Music on the Promenade Series 2013

Music on the Promenade Series 2013

Experience a various mix of musical performers and acts that will highlight this year’s 7^th annual “Music on the Promenade”. The event was presented by Earnhardt Hyundai North Scottsdale. This six- week event was also sponsored by EXCEL Trust, Hotel Del Coronado, the law firm of Buchalter Nemer, Phoenix Magazine, Scottsdale Airpark News, Scottsdale.com and Uncorked which has become the northeast Scottsdale’s mainstay since 2007.

Music on the Promenade 2013 will be held on April 19, Friday night at the Scottsdale Promenade. Performances will run from 7:00 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. in the shopping center’s intimate amphitheater area located just south of Maggiano’s Little Italy and The Capital Grille Restaurant.

The Scottsdale Promenade is the perfect setting for the concert series. It is located at one of Scottsdale’s most prominent intersections and has emerged as one of the Valley’s most important destination and commerce centers, Class “A” office space, large-box retail, combining retail, and entertainment. The 87-acre retail and office center is located at the southeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Frank Lloyd Wight Boulevard.

The concert series and the free weekly event will accept attendee donations to support the nation’s leading non-profit organization devoted to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality – The March of Dimes.

Aside from taking pleasure in the fantastic variety of musical talents, guests will also enjoy the food and wine tastings made from some of the center’s wide variety of restaurants, including Someburro’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Uncorked- a Scottsdale Promenade wine bar.

The marketing specialist for the Scottsdale Promenade, Evie Norins said: “We are thrilled to have Urban Electra back again at this year’s event. They are the ideal group to kick off our seventh annual musical series that features six weeks of high-quality entertainment that will benefit one of the Valley’s leading charities.” – said Norins

This year’s Music on the Promenade series will again be hosted each week by eva 95.5 personality Melissa Sharpe. The lineup includes:

• Friday, April 19, Urban Electra (Formerly Urban Strings) – Based in Phoenix, Urban Electra was founded in 2006 and has played for thousands of concert goers.  The group came together with the single idea of exploring the possibilities of modern sounds through the medium of the traditional string quartet.  Known for its versatility in performing a wide range of music from jazz and alternative rock, to cutting edge electronic music, Urban Electra’s eclectic repertoire includes the best works of Sting, U2, Coldplay, INXS, Led Zepplin, and the Rolling Stones.

• Friday, April 26, Alice Tatum – A fixture on the Phoenix music scene for more than 30 years, Alice Tatum is an award-winning and critically-acclaimed singer who is always on the ‘must have’ list for events needing the finest in musical entertainment.  She has also worked with Hall of Fame producer Don Costa as well as entertainers Flip Wilson, Paul Anka and, most recently, her summer concert series with Merv Griffin.

• Friday, May 3, AFFINITY – Founded in 1973 by Les Koel, Jim May and Dave Grale, AFFINITY has been a musical mainstay in the Valley of the Sun for 40 years.  AFFINITY is a 10-piece powerhouse band with an extensive repertoire ranging from Sinatra to U2.   Lead vocalists are Les Koel and Amber Dirks ( a member of 70’s superstars Sister Sledge), with Billy Abdo on guitar, Dave Grale on bass, Tim Ponzek on keyboards, Todd Chuba on drums and an explosive four-piece horn section.

• Friday, May 10, Marmalade Skies – Beatles lovers rejoice!  The seven members of Marmalade Skies are all seasoned, professional musicians who have known one another for years while playing in various bands throughout the country.  A few years ago they joined together to feed their passion – appearing as Marmalade Skies: A Musical Tribute to The Beatles.  Members of the band include Bobby Frasier, Jodi Drew Frasier, Mark Aguirre, Keith Rosenbaum, Michael Roe and Tim Forkes.  At last count, Marmalade Skies features more than 20 guitars on stage to reproduce the sounds of world’s most famous rock and roll band.

• Friday, May 17, Dominic Amato – One of the nation’s truly outstanding woodwind musicians, Amato has been influenced by his instructor, world renowned saxophonist and educator Eric Marienthal. Amato dedicates countless hours to fine tuning his musical ability and technique, and draws inspiration for a number of musical icons, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, David Sanborn, Weather Report, the Chick Corea Elektric Band, Yellowjackets, Michael Brecker, Bob Mintzer, and James Brown.

• Friday, May 24, Silhouette – Formed in 2005 to perform at Scottsdale’s popular Barcelona Night Club, Silhouette is a vibrant R&B, Soul and Motown band featuring some of the Valley’s most talented musicians.   Lead vocalist Cornelius Bishop is joined in the band by lead guitarist Anthony Kinchion, saxophonist Alex Holland, keyboardist Tim Forkes, and drummer Chris Strong.  The group has performed with a number of major artists and at some of the Valley’s top venues and special events.