Rocky Mountain High

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AM1150 and Geek SOS Productions is proud to present Rocky Mountain High – An Evening of John Denver concert series. John Denver’s internationally acclaimed composer/conductor/arranger Lee Holdridge will conduct special guests The Okanagan Symphony Orchestra in an incredible music tribute.

Featuring vocals by Canadian recording artist Rick Worrall, as well as guests, Soprano Mia Harris, Canadian recording artist Steve Worrall, actress/singer Delphine Litke and Tenor Justin Moore.  Boasting an all-star band, comprised of some of the best-known musicians from throughout the Okanagan, including Gary Smyth, Scott Grant, Brian McMahon, Chris Stevens, Susan Aylard, Neville Bowman and Melina Schein.

These Concerts will help raise awareness to the Boys and Girls Club of the Okanagan.  A portion of the sponsorship and ticket sales will be donated to the club.  Also, kids from the club as well as youth of school age are invited to attend an “invitation only” dress rehearsal on March 29th at 2 pm at Kelowna Community Theatre.  This will be a way for the kids to experience a behind the scenes look and have a little fun. Please contact Geek SOS Productions for more information.

Performance and Ticket Information: 
Thursday March 29th –  Friday March 30th - Kelowna Community Theatre
Kelowna Tickets - 250 -862 - 2867 www.kelownatickets.com
 
Saturday March 31st – Vernon Centre for the Performing Arts
Ticket Seller - 250 - 549 - 7469 www.ticketseller.ca

To John Denver fans Lee Holdridge is best known for his arrangements for John Denver’s songs, including Annie’s song, Country Roads, Calypso and Perhaps Love to name a few.

Holdridge has also written, arranged and conducted for many major recording artists including Placido Domingo, Barbara Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, John Denver, Dionne Warwick, Diana Ross, Natalie Cole, and many more.

One of Hollywood’s most honoured composers, Holdridge has lent his talents to countless feature films, television movies, mini-series, series and specials. He has been nominated 18 times for an Emmy Award, winning seven. He has also won an ASCAP Film and Television Music Award, received three Cable Ace Award Nominations, and Grammy Awards.