Friday, 26 April 2024

It's all about that band in the musical, 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'

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LAKEPORT, Calif. – “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” the latest show produced by the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport, is running through May 1.

While you may know that many of the performers from last year’s successful production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” are in this cast you might not know that most of the musicians are back as well.

Returning is Band Director Tom Aiken, long known around Lake and Sonoma counties for his piano work with blues and jazz bands, and for his performances on the harpsichord with the Mendocino Music Festival, Ukiah Symphony, Opus Concert Series, Healdsburg Philharmonia and Lake County Symphony. He’s also a retired music teacher who rocks the keyboards every night.

David Ferrario returns on bass. He’s played a number of shows locally.  You may remember him from the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.” He is a multi-talented musician who also plays trumpet, ukulele and the fiddle.

Scott Wise also is back on drums. Previously a drummer/percussionist with the U.S. Navy band he, too, performs with the Ukiah Symphony Orchestra, local theater groups and with the popular blues and southern rock band, Double Standyrd.

The newest member in the group is guitarist, Travis Austin. He currently performs with his guitar duo ( www.AustinandOwens.com ) around Northern California at wineries, resorts, weddings, fairs and music festivals. His current discography includes "Infinite Oasis," "Lemuria" and "Elegant Voyager."

All four of these musicians are unbelievably talented in their own right and the opportunity to see them work together is not to be missed.

And, as long as we are talking about local bands, you have to come check out one of the newest cast members, Heidi Jeffers. She is one half of the local group TAKE2. Her unmistakable voice and energized performance will have you dancing in your seat.

Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 1.

Tickets cost $20, $18 and $15 and can be purchased at www.soperreesetheatre.com or by calling 707-263-0577. All seats are reserved.

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