Edgerton PAC-The Hunt Family

The Hunt Family March 3, 2012 7:30 PM

Edgerton Performing Arts Center Funded in part by the William & Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts The Hunt Family 1

Set List is subject to change: Hallelujah- Leonard Cohen Storm- original by Johnny Hunt Apple Tree- original by Jessi Hunt Lifting the Sea- original by the Hunts I'm Yours- Jason Mraz Worn- original by Jenni and Josh Hunt Touching the Ground- Brandi Carlile Catharsis- celtic tune/step dancing 15min intermission Cave- Mumford and Sons Darling I Do- Landon Pigg Dance of Love- celtic hornpipe Crazy Fingers- original by Johnny Hunt I'll Fly Away Thunderstorm- celtic dance Green Eyes- original by Jenni Hunt Folsom Prison Blues- Johnny Cash Devil Went Down to Georgia- Charlie Daniels *Please turn off cell phones and pagers as they will interfere with our sound system. No food, gum or beverages in the theatre, and no unauthorized video or photography. Thank You! 2 Edgerton Performing Arts Center

The Hunts are a family of nine whose performances cover a wide spectrum of musical genres, ranging from Celtic to country to rock and include a diverse repertoire of original compositions. Champion fiddling is mixed with a percussive blend of world-ranked step dancing, drums, djembes, ashikos, and cajons. Acoustic and electric guitars accompany soaring piano melodies and beautiful vocal harmonies. This is true family entertainment for all ages.

The Hunts have performed from Scotland to Ireland to Canada and all over the United States. They have opened for the Virginia Symphony and performed for Queen Elizabeth during her most recent visit to the United States. They have played at performing arts centers, festivals and schools across the country. They offer educational workshops in strings, fiddle, guitar, songwriting and Irish step dance. The goal of their school shows and workshops is to educate participants and promote the arts while instilling a passion for music, song and dance.

The Hunts have produced and recorded five CDs: Table for Two, Dance in the Field, Be Thou My Vision, Christmas with the Hunts and Hearts Held High; they have authored and published 101 Sizzling Tips for Excellence on the Violin and Fiddle Book; and they have produced The Hunt Family DVD. Individual Bios: Jessi (22) and Jenni (22) are identical twins.

Jessi’s fast fiddling and love of music have led her to study music at Old Dominion University in VA. Jenni, who has been studying photography and web development, is a wellspring of song-writing and hopes to record all her own music. She also manages The Hunts Blog. Jessi has a folk style and enjoys adding harmonies to her sister’s more contemporary style of songwriting.

Josh (20) is the soft-spoken bass player. He brings an easygoing personality to the stage. At age 15, Josh had the privilege of representing the United States in the World Championships of Irish Step Dancing in Glasgow, Scotland.

Jonathan (18), songwriter and keyboard player, is always brainstorming about new songs. This five-time worldranked Irish step dancer has had the opportunity to dance in Belfast and Ennis, Ireland and Glasgow, Scotland.

His musical styling is unique, with influences of TransSiberian Orchestra, Phantom of the Opera and Electric Light Orchestra.

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Jordan (17), the drummer, has a very energetic and dynamic personality. Jordan was the first family member who expressed a desire to dance.

At age 3 he asked for a pair of tap shoes and then went on to be the lead dancer for the family at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg before earning a national ranking for Irish step dance.

Justin (15) plays guitar and various hand percussion instruments as well as the fiddle and is the featured vocalist on “Hearts Held High.”

JJ (13) competed at age 10 in the World Championships of Irish Step Dancing in Philadelphia, PA. Justin and JJ enjoy making their own funny home movies when they’re not playing basketball or “Airsoft”.

Sandy, or “Mom,” has encouraged and trained the children in music over the years. In the early years, she led them to perform for hospitals, nursing homes, talent shows and on to bigger venues. Sandy directs and designs the shows while also teaching many other children at the Hunt Family Music Blast summer camp each year.

Clint, or “Head Navigator,” loves performing with the fam and feels that there is no better job in the world than what he is doing. Clint plays guitar and handles all of the sound needs for the group.

EPAC Production Personnel WEpac Board Members EPAC Coordinator: Paul M. Tropp Technician: Josiah B. Tropp Ticket Manager: Donna Skau Box Office Clerk: Sharon Wright

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The WEpac (Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts Center) Board was established in 2003 by former Edgerton School District Superintendent Dr. Norman L. Fjelstad to work in accordance with the Wartmann Endowment to help the arts program in the Edgerton Community grow in perpetuity. Board members are: Jennifer Dail Diane Everson Aundrea Kerkenbush Joan Montgomery Lisa Teubert

Nancy Dickinson Erin Gonzalez Ellen Knutson Dr. Dennis Pauli Connie Tronnes

Cathe Engler Amy Horn-Delzer Tom Livick Gary Smith Paul M. Tropp

Striving to provide a diverse selection of quality, affordable entertainment to the Edgerton Community.

Edgerton High School Drama Club presents Craig Sodaro's "Night at the Wax Museum" March 23 & 24, 2012 at 7PM March 25, 2012 at 2PM "School's out for summer, but not for six unlucky students who don't know much about history -- they have to re-take the class in summer school. First year teacher Heather Fairchild has arranged for them to help her two aunts set up a new wax museum as a class project. Though the students' eyes glaze over with boredom, there's a twinkle in the wax figures' eyes when a mysterious incantation from the back of Cleopatra's bracelet brings them to life!

King Henry VIII finds himself smitten with Cleopatra, making his queen, Anne Boleyn, furious. If she can just not lose her head, John Adams is there to serve as her divorce attorney!

When Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, Blackbeard and a bevy of lady pirates show up, everybody's out for one thing -- treasure!

Supposedly, there's a mighty valuable one hidden in the museum!

It's a wild goose chase to find it, with a greedy museum landlord and her bumbling son joining in the mad search.

And why is Lizzie Borden lurking in the shadows, since the aunts say they never had a wax figure of her?! Join the hilarious fun as treasure-hungry outlaws, pirates and royalty mount the greatest siege since Vicksburg! Wax historical in this mad-cap comedy adventure where the magic of history comes alive... literally!"

Tickets $5 Adults $3 Seniors/Students Available at the door or 608-561-6093

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Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues with Megon McDonough Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 7:30 PM $25/advance; $30/door

Corky Siegel has earned an international reputation as one of the world's great blues harmonica masters. He is a composer, blues pianist, and singer/songwriter. Corky Siegel's career began with a fortunate break when he formed the legendary Siegel-Schwall Band that toured the major rock palaces and clubs in the 60's and 70's. He was introduced to the blues through his very first steady engagement at Peppers, the internationally renowned blues club, where his job included performances with the blues masters themselves. Corky Siegel's newest project, Chamber Blues with the West End String Quartet and Frank Donaldson on world percussion, blends classical and blues styles in a chamber music setting. http://www.chamberblues.com/ Megon McDonough is best known for her work as an inaugural member of The Four Bitchin Babes. She has performed on stages as varied as The Cellar Door and Carnegie Hall. She is an accomplished comedic actress having appeared in numerous theater productions including Pump Boys and Dinettes, Beehive, and a box office recordbreaking starring role in Always Patsy Cline.

Folk lovers may remember a 17-year old McDonough opening in the 70’s for John Denver, Steve Martin, and Harry Chapin. But McDonough classifies her music as folk/cabaret. Born in Illinois, McDonough was one of nine theatrically inclined children. Her IrishCatholic parents both had careers in the performing arts. She wrote her first song at 11, and was inspired to play the guitar and sing after watching The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. Ever since, her mantra Live to Sing and Love to Sing has guided this wife and mother from Chicago. http://www.megonmcdonough.com/ 6 Edgerton Performing Arts Center

Arts Council of Edgerton Benefit Concert Sponsored by William J. Wartmann Friday, July 6, 2012 at 7:30 pm

Wartmann Prairie Edgerton, Wisconsin

Chatham Baroque with Flutist Chris Norman “One of Pittsburgh’s greatest treasures” says the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Chatham Baroque continues to excite audiences with dazzling technique and lively interpretations of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century music played on instruments of the period. Founded in 1990, Chatham Baroque celebrates its twentieth season this year.

The trio of baroque violin, viola da gamba, theorbo and baroque guitar tours nationally and internationally, has recorded seven CDs on the Dorian label and hosts a successful concert series in Pittsburgh. Chatham Baroque has toured across the United States as well as in South America and Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and Canada. The Washington Post calls them “musically impeccable”; the Chicago Tribune, “a splendid period-instruments ensemble”; and the New York Times praises their “colorful virtuosity.”

Born in Halifax Nova Scotia, Chris Norman appears frequently as soloist with orchestra and touring with his own Chris Norman Ensemble. In years past Chris has also appeared worldwide as a member of the international folk trio, Helicon, and the all-star Celtic fusion group, Skyedance, and the acclaimed early music group, The Baltimore Consort and across Europe with Concerto Caledonia.

Norman’s flute playing can be heard featured in the Oscar winning soundtrack of Titanic as well as other films including Stone of Destiny and Soldier.

Performing are Chris Norman, wooden flute, Andrew Fouts, baroque violin, Patricia Halverson, viola da gamba, and Scott Pauley, theorbo and baroque guitar.

Tickets are $10 from the Edgerton Chamber of Commerce at 608-884-4408 or at the door.

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Concert & Series Sponsors: PRODUCER

William and Joyce Wartmann Endowment for the Performing Arts Center William J. Wartmann

DIRECTOR

Warren & Judith Kukla Rudisill Family

ASSOCIATE

Mercy Health System

PATRON Jeanette & Richard Beard Mimmi Fulmer & Fredric Merritt Pam & George Kiskunas David & Jane Nelson Ruth Olson Steve & Susan Saunders Southern Wisconsin News Ellen Trewartha

James Cullen Albert & Rosalie Kempfer Joan & Jack Malin Don & Barbara Nickerson Prairie Craftsmen Lawanna & Ron Schieldt Jean & Ronald Theis Larry & Sharon Zartman

Special Thanks To: William & Joyce Wartmann Dr. Dennis Pauli WEpac Board Members Gary Smith, EMS Bands Val Gaffney, EHS Bands Edgerton Pharmacy Knapton Musik Knotes Voigt Music Centers, Inc. Piggly Wiggly, Inc. C&M Printing The Edgerton Reporter Outpatient Entrance Graphics Edgerton School District Board of Education and Staff

Proud members of these organizations

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