Big Blue Sky Concert
Elkader Opera House
Saturday, October 17 – 7:30 pm
For the 2nd year in a row, special guest jazz vocalist Cindy Scott and guitarist Brian Seegar from New Orleans will join local musicians in Big Blue Sky for an an interesting New Orleans style concert at the Elkader Opera House. This event will include Big Blue Sky regulars Jon Stravers, Folko Landvoght, Kevin Dohse, and Mike Obmascher, with special guests Sophia Landis on vocals and flute, and Terry Nirva on percussion.
Cindy and Brian are exceptional musicians in the New Orleans community. They have played with Jon Stravers in three concerts in previous years in New Orleans and they will bring a unique jazzy influence to this event.
This event is co-sponsored by the Clayton County Conservation Awareness Network and Driftless Area Bird Conservation, specifically promoting conservation in Northeast Iowa.
During the intermission there will be silent auction to help raise funds for the concert and for local conservation projects.
We encourage donations of $15 to $20 but we invite those with low or limited income to come and make any donation they can. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
Cindy Scott and Brian Seegar are both music instructors in a town famous for its music and its musicians. Anyone interested in having vocal session with Cindy Scott or a guitar session with Brian Seegar can contact Jon Stravers or Cindy Scott (see info below). This is a rare opportunity for any local musicians who are seeking to advance their understanding of music.
For more info contact Jon Stravers at 563-880-8046 or e-mail at hawk@acegroup.cc,
or check websites www.claytoncan.com or www.bigblueskyproject.com. or www.cindyscottmusic.com