Sun Valley Blog

The guy said, “If you build it, they will come.” Well, The Holdings built it, and last night they came. There were an estimated 6,000 people Sunday night at the Sun Valley Pavilion and on the lawn on a beautiful, clear and warm August evening.

Garth Brooks showed up and with some help from his beautiful wife  Trisha Yearwood, put on a wonderful exhibition of his roots in the music business and his growth to the leading country performer in the world. Who knew that he was such an entertaining story teller?  Mixed in with the great music we have all grown up with, and the touching stories of his dear father, he wowed the crowd for over an hour before bringing out the entire Sun Valley Symphony Orchestra for support. (As back-up? Imagine that!)

It sounded like everybody  had a good time, from the $10,000 per seat folks dancing in the aisles to “I’ve got Friends in Low Places” to all the real country lovers who lined up on the lawn before dawn, and waited all day for a spot in the sun.  By the way, the 360 square foot TV screen made perfect viewing for everybody on the lawn, even those who were left ouside the fence without tickets.

And Garth said it made him think of the “Field of Dreams”

Wish you were there

The American Festival Chorus & Orchestra featuring special guest
Grammy-Award winning singer/songwriter Peter Cetera to kick-off Fourth of July weekend at Sun Valley Resort

Sun Valley Pavilion. Friday, July 2 at 8pm. Gates open at 7pm
Tickets are $39, $79, $112 & $150 – On Sale Now at the Sun Valley Recreation
Center box office (208) 622-2135 / 888-622-2108 or online at: seats.sunvalley.com
Hotel & Concert ticket packages available- Sun Valley Resort Reservations 800-786-8259.

Celebrate July 4 weekend with outstanding performances of traditional patriotic tunes and some of Peter Cetera’s greatest hits.

The American Festival Chorus & Orchestra
The American Festival Chorus was founded in the summer of 2008. Dr. Craig Jessop was appointed as Artistic Director and Conductor, with Dr. Cory Evans as Associate Director. Jessop is also Professor of Music and Head of the Department of Music at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. These two appointments follow Dr. Jessop’s distinguished tenure as music director of the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

The American Festival Chorus has brought together 270 talented singers from a 50-mile radius, including many students from the Music Department at Utah State University and several local high school choral conductors.

The professional American Festival Orchestra is composed of USU music faculty, outstanding musicians in the community and the Northern Utah region and top select senior USU students, Jessop said. Principal strings are the Fry String Quartet, hailed in the New York Times as “a triumph of ensemble playing.” The Chorus consists of 260 singers who live within a 50-mile radius of Logan, Utah.

Grammy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Peter Cetera
As the lead singer and bassist of Chicago, Cetera wrote some of the biggest hits of the rock and pop music era including “If You Leave Me Now,” “Baby, What a Big Surprise,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “Stay the Night,” “Feeling Stronger Every Day” and “Hard To Say I’m Sorry.” Of their 17 albums, three went platinum, nearly all of them went gold and their first four appeared on the best-seller list all at one time. At one point “If You Leave Me Now” was the #1 song in both the U.S. and Britain.
After a successful run with the group, mutual musical differences led to a parting of the ways. Cetera then realized a life-long ambition and launched his career as a solo artist. He won immense popularity and critical praise with his debut solo album, Solitude/Solitaire, which has the unmistakable sound and romantic intensity he has been polishing his entire career.
Cetera has just released his fourth album, One Clear Voice, and the first single, “Forever Tonight,” is skyrocketing up the charts. The single features Cetera with Crystal Bernard of NBC’s hit series “Wings.” Other highlights include pairings with country star Ronna Reeves and “The Lucky Ones,” which features the background vocals of his daughter Claire.
Don’t miss The American Festival Chorus & Orchestra with special guest, Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Peter Cetera at the Sun Valley Pavilion Friday, July 2 at 8pm. Tickets on sale now at: seats.sunvalley.com

The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most popular and sought after Big-Band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements will perform in the Sun Valley Pavilion Tuesday, July 20, 2010.
With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest Big-Bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring consistently since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world.

Glenn Miller Concert Tickets are On Sale Now! Purchase online or at the Sun Valley Recreation Center box office toll-free: 888-622-2108
Tickets are $38, $28 & $18 for Pavilion seating. $12 for Lawn seating.

For more information about the Glenn Miller Orchestra please go to: www.glennmillerorchestra.com

The Sun Valley Summer Symphony celebrates the majesty of its Alpine setting with the beauty of outstanding free classical music performances, and enriches our lives through artistic, educational and cultural programming, made possible through the philanthropic generosity of its community.  This concert series is free to the public except for the August 1 Benefit Concert featuring Garth Brooks.

Chamber Music Concert Dates:
-Edgar Bronfman Chamber Music Concert Series: July 26, 28 & 30 – Free Admission

-Summer Symphony Benefit Concert Featuring Garth Brooks on Sunday, August 1
Please contact the Sun Valley Summer Symphony for tickets to the Benefit Event.

-Summer Symphony Concert Dates: August 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 – Free Admission

For more information about the individual concert dates please visit the Sun Valley Summer Symphony website.
(208) 622-5607

Sun Valley Opera in conjunction with Sun Valley Resort Entertainment are pleased to present Miz Saigon on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 8pm in the Sun Valley Pavilion. Gates open at 7pm
This concert is performed by 5 singers, a 25-piece orchestra and a finale sung by a 100 voice chorus. The Miz Saigon concert will feature songs from two of the world’s most beloved stories and Broadway musicals; Miss Saigon and Les Misérables, under the direction of music director Brett Strader.

Tickets are $28, $49 & $76 on sale April 15 online at: seats.sunvalley.com
or at the Sun Valley Recreation Center box office: (888) 622-2108 or (208) 622-2135
Hotel & Concert Ticket packages also available. Please call hotel reservations at (800)786-8259.

Tickets to the Friday, July 10 Miz Saigon Diva Party are only available through Sun Valley Opera.
For more information about the Miz Saigon artists and to purchase tickets to the July 10 Diva Party please visit www.sunvalleyopera.com
or call (208) 726-0991.

The Duhks

Justin Guarini

2010 Sun Valley Acoustic Weekend Friday & Saturday, June 11 & 12 in the Sun Valley Pavilion
Featuring Juno Award winners & Grammy nominated The Duhks, American Idol StarJustin Guarini, rising star Zee Avi, folk-pop siren Molly Venter, Ethan Tucker and local favorites from Peru, Alejandro & Maria Laura.
Friday night’s concert begins at 6pm and Saturday’s music will begin at 5pm. Gates open one hour before showtime.
Friday starting at 6pm. Gates open at 5pm.
Ethan Tucker, Alejandro & Maria Laura, Molly Venter and Justin Guarini
Saturday starting at 5pm. Gates open at 4pm.
After short sets by Molly Venter and Justin Guarini; Zee Avi will take the stage followed by June Award winning and Grammy nominated The Duhks.

Tickets on Sale Now!
Tickets for Friday are $25 and Saturday are $45. Tickets for both Friday & Saturday are $60.

May 31 Colbie Caillat concert ticket stub holders get $15 off the the weekend package price of $60.  That’s two nights of music for only $45.  Please call the box office for more information (208)622-2135.
Friday June 11th Show

Saturday June 12th Show

Both Nights Package

The Trey McIntyre Project will perform at the Sun Valley Pavilion Thursday & Friday, August 27 & 28 at 9.30pm.

August 27th

August 28th

Dancer: Ashley Werhun Photographer: Jonas Lundqvist

Trey McIntyre Project is a contemporary ballet company founded in 2004 with the purpose to nurture, support and produce work by one of the world’s most vibrant and sought-after choreographers, Trey McIntyre.

Three short years ago, Trey McIntyre Project burst onto the national dance scene with its debut performances at The Vail International Dance Festival. Trey McIntyre Project’s “fresh and forward-thinking choreography” (Washington Post) was an immediate sensation with both critics and audiences alike. Led by celebrated choreographer Trey McIntyre, whose work has been commissioned by American Ballet Theatre, Stuttgart Ballet, and many other top ballet companies around the world, Trey McIntyre Project also boasts an ensemble of top professional dancers, coming together to further McIntyre’s unique choreographic vision.

Since its first summer season, the Company has gone on to perform at some of the most prestigious venues in the country, including Jacob’s Pillow, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts and the Aspen Dance Festival, premiering works created during annual summer residencies at White Oak Plantation. Guided by the choreographer’s unparalleled ear for musical structures, Trey McIntyre Project’s repertoire spans classical music (The Blue Boy to Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1), rock (A Day in the Life, set to music by The Beatles and High Lonesome to music by Beck), jazz (Sacred Ellington, a collaboration with opera legend Jessye Norman, and Ma Maison to the Preservation Hall Jazz Band), and historic bluegrass music selections (Go Out).

Because of the overwhelmingly positive critical reception of the Company’s work since its founding in 2004 and the success of its operational model, Trey McIntyre Project incorporated as a non-profit entity in order to be able to support a full-time, international touring company. Trey McIntyre Project made its Company World Debut in its new form at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival August 20, 2008 and now launches a 25-city tour across the United States and abroad during the 2008-09 season. McIntyre’s ambitious new multi-media ballet about the effects of global warming, commissioned jointly by the Wolf Trap National Park and Glacier National Park for its Face of America program, will premiere in the summer of 2009 as part of the Company’s tour across America.

Check out our specials and deals for the week of April 6, 2009!

Don Felder, an evening at the Hotel California
A Concert to benefit the Danny Thompson Memorial Leukemia Fund

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and former Eagles lead guitarist, Don Felder will perform with his band at the Sun Valley Pavilion Wednesday, August 19. Tickets on sale now. Online:  seats.sunvalley.com Call: 888.622.2108  or In Person: Sun Valley Recreation Office in the Sun Valley Mall.

Don Felder Bio:
World renowned musician Don Felder was one of the original five members and lead guitarist of the rock group the Eagles for 27 years. Credited with adding a rock and roll edge to their country sound, he wrote the music for their biggest hit, the multi Grammy award winning song “Hotel California”.With 14 Grammy nominations and 4 wins, his signature guitar work has become legendary on songs like “Hotel California”, “Life In The Fast Lane”, “One Of These Nights”, “New Kid In Town”, and the list goes on. Don and the Eagles also hold the honor of having the first Platinum album certified by the RIAA. That album, The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975, has reached over 26 million copies, becoming the best-selling album of the 20th century.

In the years the band was apart, Don wrote music for films and television including songs in Sluggers Wife by Neil Simon, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Heavy Metal, Secret Admirer, Nice Dreams, and Galaxy High. Having mastered instruments like keyboards, mandolin, pedal steel, and banjo, Don has performed and recorded with musicians that span the musical spectrum, from The Bee Gees, Bob Seger, Joe Walsh, Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, Kenny Loggins, David Crosby & Graham Nash, David Foster, Boz Scaggs, Tom Petty, Warren Zevon, Steven Stills, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Don Henley, Vince Gill, Stevie Wonder to Elton John, Paul Simon, Diana Ross and Barbra Streisand. He also hosted a television show for children called FTV, and continues his work with kids through various charities around the world.

A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Don is now writing and recording songs for an upcoming solo project. He has most recently become a New York Times bestselling author with his autobiography “Heaven and Hell” about his life with the Eagles.

The International hit show, BARRAGE comes to the Sun Valley Pavilion Friday, July 17. Tickets on sale NOW! $20, $32 & $40
Receive $5 OFF a Barrage ticket with your G. Love & Special Sauce ticket or ticket stub at the box office. No refunds on previously purchased Barrage tickets.

Online: seats.sunvalley.com Call: 888.622.2108 or In Person: Sun Valley Recreation Office in the Sun Valley Mall.

Show information:
Barrage – A high-octane fiddle-fest that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance.

“Barrage is too Wow for Words !” – Denver Post

Barrage has entertained millions of people around the globe. Fans in Europe, Asia and North America have enjoyed Barrage at International Festivals, Concert Performances, Special Events and TV appearances.

Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality. The music of Barrage continues to evolve – combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The young hip cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away.