Photos courtesy of Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
Arizona-based band, Live from Laurel Canyon invites you to hear your favorite songs again for the first time, when they take to the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts’ stage in Wickenburg on Fri., Jan. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Celebrating a very special time in American popular music, “Songs & Stories of American Folk Rock” includes iconic hits from The Mamas and The Papas, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and other talented artists. These musical legends are responsible for the birth of a genre and the soundtrack of a generation.
More hot shows scheduled in January include phenomenal vocalist, Ann Hampton Callaway performing “The Linda Ronstadt Songbook” with hit songs such as “You’re No Good,” “Desperado,” and “That’ll Be the Day” on Fri., Jan. 20. Next, “Get funky” as Grammy-winning Ranky Tanky blends their South Carolina roots music with the addictive vocals of Ms. Lisa Fischer on Sun., Jan. 22.
“Lucy Loves Desi: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Sitcom” is a witty, fast-paced radio play of how the pioneering sitcom came to be and how it changed the face of television forever. This theatrical event will appear at the Webb Center on Fri., Jan. 27. Then, charismatic musician and star of Billy Joel’s hit Broadway Musical, “Movin’ Out,” Michael Cavanaugh brings “The Songs of Billy Joel & Elton John” to life on stage on Sun., Jan. 29.
Following in early February is Galway, Ireland quartet We Banjo 3 with their unique blend of traditional Irish and Celtgrass melodies. The award-winning band of multi-instrument musicians will play banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, and percussion during their concert on Fri., Feb. 3. That same weekend, on Sun., Feb. 5, the venue welcomes classically trained, pop-inspired string trio Simply Three for an unforgettable performance. Entertaining country music star, Neal McCoy shakes things up on Thurs., Feb. 9 and Fri., Feb. 10, complementing Wickenburg’s 74th Annual Gold Rush Days celebration.
Also in February is the chance to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the irresistible John Pizzarelli, as he presents “Dear Mr. Sinatra” with his jazz trio on Tues., Feb. 14. This concert is a great addition to your date-night, or the perfect reason to plan a night out with friends.
Visit dewpac.org or call the Webb Center Box Office at 928-684-6624 to purchase performance tickets, gift certificates, or to learn more about programs offered at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 2001 W. Wickenburg Way, Suite 3, Wickenburg.
