Wednesday, August 12 (2015)
Pearson Lakes Art Center
2201 HWY 71
Okoboji, IA 51355
call 712-332-7029
or click here
Time: 7:30pm. A dynamic performer with a voice that transcends stylistic boundaries, Mary Carrick captivates audiences with her shimmering, velvety and powerhouse sounds matched by evocative song interpretations rooted in honest storytelling. Fusing great American standards, jazz, blues, country, and musical theater, she and her combo, The Mary Carrick Collective, take music in innovative and sophisticated directions with an inviting and embraceable style. Mary is backed by J. Gawf (piano), Mark Haar (upright bass) and JB Ferguson (percussion), all featured on Mary’s solo album, Let’s Fly (2014). Their set list features music by such celebrated songwriters as Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Leonard Cohen, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joni Mitchell, Dave Frishberg, Dolly Parton, Stephen Schwartz, Barry Manilow and more. An eclectic evening of music not to be missed. “…reminiscent of great torch singers of the past…” – Piers Ford, The Art of the Torch Singer. “…vocal perfection…” – Bob Fischbach, Omaha World-Herald. “…absolute command of the stage and of the audience… – Marcy Brandt, Minden Opera House. Sponsored by: Anne Thorne Weaver.
Cost: Tickets: $22 | Mbr $18 | Student $15