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Remember John Denver’s great hits: Leavin’ on a Jet Plane; West Virginia; Annie’s Song; Take Me Home County Roads; Calypso; Sunshine On My Shoulders; Thank God I’m a County Boy; and Rocky Mountain High? If you’d like to experience those and other great John Denver songs again please read on…
The Crawford County Community Concert Association kicks off an exciting 2014-2015 Season October 7, 2014 with Rocky Mountain High: A John Denver Tribute. This show begins 7 PM at the Bucyrus Elementary Auditorium at 245 Woodlawn Ave., Bucyrus, OH. Doors open at 6:30 PM.
The legendary John Denver evokes memories of an era in music which was both inspiring and influential. His music included folk, country & environmental. He recorded nearly 300 songs, 200 of which he composed, which led to 12 gold and 4 platinum albums; he was also awarded an Emmy and two Grammy’s. He was a brilliant song writer and a truly gifted performer.
Ted Vigil, a man who, according to long-time Denver guitar accompanist Steve Weisberg, closely resembles John both physically and musically, is carrying on the tradition honoring this colossal music icon. Steve now accompanies Ted and is happy to once again be bringing the great compositions and hits of John Denver to audiences via a quality interpreter of Denver’s music.
Ted Vigil is not an impersonator, but rather sings a tribute to this great man. People miss John Denver; Ted is doing his best to pay homage. His gift for the music and polished and energetic performing style presents a warm and delightful evening through some of the world’s most popular music.
Ted Vigil had been writing, recording and performing his original compositions, leading to winning the national title for Talent Quest in Laughlin, Nevada in 2006. After this win, Ted began to plan a John Denver Tribute show. He began singing his way all over the U.S. and in 2007 shared the stage with Keith Anderson, Jeff Bates and Kevin Sharp on the annual Traveling Kounty Kruz with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.
That same year Ted won the Komo TV 4’s Northwest Afternoon “Celebrity Look-alike” contest, and in 2010 performed with John Denver’s lead guitarist, Steve Weisberg and Eddie Kilgallon, keyboard player for award winning bands Ricochet and Montgomery Gentry. Ted had the incredible opportunity to get together with Eddie K. and write a couple of great songs which they have since recorded in Nashville on their CD project Sing My Songs, which Eddie produced.
Ted Vigil’s John Denver Musical Tribute, is indeed, a high! Audiences warm to him almost instantly as they once again enjoy the music the world grew to love; they walk out of his converts feeling refreshed and joyous from the experience.
Great reserved seats for this concert are still available for $20 & $30 per seat OR money saving season tickets for the entire 2014-2015 Concert Season are still available by calling Penny at 419 562-8932 or Barb at 419 562-3244.
For additional information on these great shows and ticket information go to the Concert Association website: www.crawcocommconcert.com .