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* ELI COOKELI COOK

Time: 7:00 pm

*Complimentary cake, champagne and visual arts demonstration 6:00-7:00 PM Tickets: $15 in advance - $20 at door With his super slick slide guitar sound and a husky voice that is heartfelt, this young bluesman has opened many times for B.B. King among others. Eli Cook was christened “the best blues singer of his generation” by All Music Guide, and is featured in Vintage Guitar Magazine. Eli was born in the mountains of Virginia, growing up with no TV. He picked up the guitar at age 13 and within two years he was playing for gospel revivals and in local “juke joints.” At 18, with his bone-shaking growl and bonafide blues guitar chops, he was hailed by fans and critics as a torch bearer for a slew of historical players, from Son House and Leadbelly to Chris Smither and Rory Block. As the country sounds of Appalachia crept in Eli didn’t flinch. “It didn’t seem unnatural,” says Cook, who was the product of a rural Southern upbringing where people moved easily between genres. “It’s what was around me, and I just tried to pick up on everything and everybody, including Doc Watson and Chet Atkins. In fact, hearing Chet fingerpick made me realize I didn’t need a band.” (Source: Guitar Player 2007) His debut Moonshine Mojo in 2004 contained choice classic blues covers. In 2007 both the scalding, blues-rocking Electricholyfirewater and the all-original acoustic Miss Blues’es Child made their appearance. Following were Static in the Blood (2009), an outside-the-box studio production mixing R&B and rock, Ace, Jack & King (2011), a grunge blues blast, and the all-original, explosive trio recording Primitive Son (2014) with star-studded cameos. He has toured to national acclaim, holding his own in the company of blues royalty B.B. King, Johnny Winter, Shemekia Copeland and Gary Clark, Jr. In 2015 he was voted #3 on the prestigious UK Blues Matters Writer’s Poll for Favorite International Blues Solo Artist. Cook’s most recent release, High-Dollar Gospel “…catches fire and respects the traditions… Cook’s righteous vocals and anthemic guitar work proves this 31-year-old can play with the best.” – Glide Magazine
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* NOT FADE AWAY: Buddy HollyNOT FADE AWAY: Buddy Holly

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* IT DON’T MEAN A THING IT DON’T MEAN A THING

Time: 7:00 pm

Imagine if Duke Ellington played in the style of Justin Timberlake or Glenn Miller played in the style of Lady Gaga. Tonight’s showcases the vocal talents of four of the top vocalists in Southern Arizona: Liz Cracchiolo, Jeremy Vega, Charlie Hall and newcomer Emily Xander. This dynamic group of singers will take great pop and rock songs and perform them in a swing style that will “jazz you up”. Backed by the Pete Swan Trio (drummer Pete Swan, pianist Sly Slipetsky and bassist Scott Black), this custom built concert will deliver an eye opening portrayal of modern music!
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* OKTOBERFEST AT CPACOKTOBERFEST AT CPAC

Time: 5:00 pm

Tickets: $30 in advance - $35 at door ($220 for a table of 8) Celebrate Oktoberfest on the theater patio with the Bavarian Brass Band. The ensemble was started in 1996 by founding director, Earl Harrison, and has been entertaining audiences ever since with energetic polkas, marches, folksongs and waltzes. The band is directed by Lance Hoopes and features the yodeling talents of Tamara Kahrimanis. Ticket price includes full German themed meal and two drink tickets to be redeemed for authentic German beer and wine or various non-alcoholic beverages.
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* DANIKA AND THE JEB DANIKA AND THE JEB

Time: 7:00 pm

Tickets: $15 in advance - $20 at door Danika and Jeb are taking stages of all sizes by storm - having opened for mainstream heavyweights such as Lyle Lovett, Dierks Bentley, Phil Vassar, Tracy Lawrence, and others, to being named 2016 Artists of the Year from Concerts in your Home. Their soulful and intoxicating sound lures in new fans daily. If when you hear the term ‘acoustic duo’ you imagine two people sitting on stools, lightly strumming guitars, singing about how life has treated them poorly, think again. Danika & the Jeb are dynamic, uplifting, and fun, while their music is a soulful combination of artfully written songs and powerful musical phrasing. When asked about why she has never applied to American Idol, Danika says “I never looked at the music industry like a lottery. I don’t need to buy a ticket. I simply need to be an artist.” Danika’s belief is that a well written song can embody all emotions of the human existence, and she articulates that beautifully with her slightly raspy yet warm voice and truthful lyrics. Grand-nephew to the great country guitarist Clyde Moody, Jeb Hart can craft a story with six strings. Despite a car accident that left him unable to play for several years, Jeb’s determination to overcome prevailed. After listening to Jeb perform, the two most common responses from fans are “The best guitar player I’ve ever heard” and “It sounds like there’s two of him.”
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* GREEN VALLEY CONCERT BAND GREEN VALLEY CONCERT BAND

Time: 4:00 pm

Admission is free (tickets required) The Green Valley Concert Band will begin its 2019-2020 season with a free one-hour concert on the CPAC theater patio. This concert is presented as a thank you to the White Elephant and all those that volunteer and support the organization. The Green Valley Concert Band receives funding each year from the White Elephant which enables the ensemble to purchase equipment and music, deliver on its mission of music education for the youth of our area and provide high quality, enjoyable music for our community. The band will perform Gershwin's "Strike up the Band" and other American gems including Charles Ives "Variations on America," a medley of Sinatra tunes, a jazzy work, "Summer in Central Park" and Leroy Anderson's "Rakes of the Mallow"! Prepare to be delighted by music featuring the band’s trombone and trumpet sections and a medley of Disney favorites. Please join us as the Green Valley Concert Band “Strikes up the Band” for their new season!
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* GARY ALLEGRETTO GARY ALLEGRETTO

Time: 7:00 pm

Tickets: $15 in advance - $20 at door Gary Allegretto is an award-winning Cowboy and Blues singer/songwriter/guitarist whose rare abilities on the harmonica are virtually one-of-a-kind. His jaw-dropping performances have captivated audiences at concerts and festivals all over the globe. American Cowboy Magazine calls him "Amazing. You've never seen or heard anything like him." Indeed, Gary’s dazzling musicianship has earned him an Academy of Western Artists (AWA) Will Rogers Award, ten AWA Award nominations, a Best of the West Award, nine Western Music Association award nominations and two Grammy Award Nomination considerations. His songs have repeatedly reached the top of the Western, Blues and Roots Music radio charts. Gary has provided music to the soundtracks of TV and film including major motion pictures by Disney and Warner Brothers. His latest album release “Blues on the Trail” is a riveting acoustic ride that uniquely explores the connection between the Blues and Cowboy music. Living Blues Magazine calls Allegretto’s music “kind of Zane Grey filtered through Robert Johnson - a fantastical campfire serenade for restless souls who can only dream about the trail coming to its end.” Don't miss your chance to witness the world’s top "Harmonicowboy"!
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* LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORSLITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Time: 7:00 pm

October 31-November 2 and November 7-9 at 7:00 PM November 3rd and 10th at 3:00PM Tickets: $20 in advance - $25 at door A deviously delicious Broadway sci-fi smash musical, Little Shop of Horrors has devoured the hearts of theatergoers everywhere for more than 30 years -- and now it's ready to take a bite out of you this fall at CPAC! When meek flower shop assistant Seymour stumbles across a new breed of plant, he names it Audrey II after his co-worker crush. As Audrey II grows bigger and meaner, the foul-mouthed carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down-and-out Seymour as long as he keeps feeding it BLOOD. Just when it is too late, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! Full of delightfully demented humor, this campy musical comedy promises a night of gleeful gore with a pop/rock score by Tony Award winner Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, featuring songs like "Skid Row," "Somewhere That's Green," "Feed Me" and "Suddenly, Seymour." This production is directed by Marcy Miller with musical direction by Murry Holmstrom and choreography by Susie Brown. *Due to some mature thematic material including comic horror violence, this show may not be appropriate for young children.
   
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