Classical + Classic Rock In Newport This Week
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
The Klezmer Conservatory Band is one of the many fantastic acts featured at the Newport Music Festival, which kicks off this weekend.
In an interview with GoLocal last week, Isaak recalled his love for early rock, the inspiration for his recent release, “Beyond the Sun.” It’s a tribute to the great artists who have recorded at the legendary Sun Studios in Memphis. The music has wide appeal–Isaak noted, “Johnny Cash is loved by so many people; young and old, punk, and yuppie. It was the first shot of rock 'n roll and it sounds FUN!” He went on to remind us “that sometimes people take music too seriously…this music isn't stuck on itself–it's fun!”
All in a day's work
He’s the consummate entertainer, and clearly enjoys touring. Taking pride in his band and live shows, Issak mentioned that he once wore a 35-pound mirrored suit and gets a kick out of dressing like Liberace on stage. True to his small-town roots, he’s a hard worker–“You gotta give people your best, they drive a long way and pay hard cash for a ticket...they deserve the best you got.”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTIsaak has become a leading interpreter of “roots rock” and is frequently called on to contribute to compilation albums. His enthusiasm is contagious–it’s not hard to believe he still enjoys playing ”Wicked Game” in concert. He performs Wednesday night (tonight) as part of the Newport Sunset Music Series. The show starts at 5:45 PM with opening acts Allysen Callery and Cara Brindisi. A few tickets are still available.
The Newport Music Festival
The internationally renowned Newport Music Festival gets underway this weekend. The Festival brings critically acclaimed classical artists to Newport each summer, where they perform in spectacular venues, including several Newport mansions. There are over 60 concerts in the series, with a focus on chamber music, vocal repertoire, and Romantic-era piano.
Highlights this year include a six-concert Verdi/Wagner series, the popular Morning Mozart series, and the Klezmer Conservatory Band at the Breakers. There are American debuts by major artists and also several 11:00 AM Children’s Concerts. The festival runs from July 10 to July 28. Click here for all the details on the Newport Music Festival.
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