Kearney Concert Association

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Kearney Concert Association's mission is "to provide and promote concerts of exceptional quality at affordable prices."

All concerts are held at the
Merryman Performing Arts Center
225 West 22nd
Kearney, Nebraska

Arrive by way of 2nd Ave (Hwy 44), turning West on 22nd street.

2009-2010 Final Concert

Harry James Orchestra

April 30, 2010
7:30 pm

Harry James Orchestra Website

Great music is still around - you just have to know where to look for it.

If you are longing for the greatest popular music of the 20th century, you've come to the right place. Fred Radke and the Harry James Orchestra have entertained folks of all ages, at all types of venues, including conventions, cruise ships, formal concerts, and international tours. The group, along with the talented and beautiful vocalist Gina Funes, features show-tunes, standards, love songs, and music from the golden age of swing.

 

2010-2011 Concert Season

. . . . . . .Accepting New Subscriptions Beginning April 18. . . . . . .

Bonus for New Subscribers----Free admission to the Harry James Orchestra concert.

Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra

October 3, 2010

Schoenbrunn Orchestra Website

The Schoenbrunn Palace Orchestra is a renowned and internationally acclaimed Viennese chamber orchestra that translates the glamorous era of imperial Vienna into music. The orchestra performs regularly at Vienna's Orangery of Schoenbrunn Palace and has recently begun to perform internationally, both in Europe and the United States. The concert repertoire is limited almost completely to Strauss-the elder and the younger.

Burning River
Brass

May 3, 2011

Burning River Brass Website

Composed of twelve of the finest brass and percussion players in the country, Burning River Brass is an ensemble on fire! Since 1996, Burning River Brass has been dazzling audiences from Alaska to Taiwan with "power and virtuosity," "harmonious blend," and "consistently stirring performances." Burning River Brass presents classics from the concert state to the big screen. Ballet, Opera, Broadwayk and more!

 

Leon Williams: Noel

November 18, 2010

Leon Williams Website

New York born baritone Leon Williams has earned and exceptional reputation on several continents for his warm, rich bariton voice, his charismatic personality and his impassioned interpretation of works ranging from Christmas Carols to Broadway to Opera. An alumnus of the Harlem Boys Choir and a graduate of Juilliard, he has performed in Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the White House. Leon is making his third mid-western tour, including this, his second Christmas tour, all highly popular with his audiences.

The RedHead Express

March 27, 2011

Youth Concert
March 28, 2011

RedHead Express Website

The Walker Family, aka The RedHead Express, from Alaska via Branson, are equally at home playing straightforward bluegrass as they are playing their own unique renditions of old-time and gospel music. This wholesome family showcases their four daughters' beautiful harmonies and original songs. Mom and Dad add vocal depth and backup, and occasionally feature their three young boys.

Edgar Cruiz

January 22, 2011

 

 

Edgar Cruz Website

Edgar Cruz performs over 200 concerts each year, playing throughout the United States, Europe and South America. He has been a headliner at Nashville's Chet Atkins Festival since 1995 and named the State's Best Performing Artist and /or Acoustic Guitarist for over ten years by the Oklahoma Gazette. Audience participation, clapping, singing, dancing, snapping and "oles and yee-haws" are all encouraged. His concert will include music from Bach and Beethoven to the Beatles, Big Bands, and Irving Berlin.

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