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February 26, 2015

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To step out and decide to make a living in music takes a tremendous leap of personal and professional courage. For Daniel and Carolyn Routh, however, the husband-and-wife team that founded Nu-Blu, it be- came a necessity, the way to maintain the life-giving force of their music. Even as they continue to grow and reach loftier and bigger goals, they have rea- son to celebrate: the release of their new project, All The Way, released through Ru- ral Rhythm Records. The al- bum is fueled by the George Jones inspired song "Je- sus and Jones," which has gained attention and expo- sure nationally across mul- tiple genres. The bluegrass quartet is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at Red Bluff's State Theatre, 333 Oak St. Nu-Blu, based in Siler City in central North Caro- lina, is comprised of Caro- lyn, who handles bass and vocals; Levi Austin on vo- cals and banjo; Austin Ko- erner, on mandolin; and Daniel, who is the band's Renaissance Man — gui- tarist, singer, manager, and tour coordinator, among many other roles. The group brings its lively and entertaining version of Americana-bluegrass mu- sic to audiences across the nation year-round. Their sound acknowledges the traditional institutions that have shaped it, yet is inno- vative and daring enough to bring a fresh sparkle to con- temporary acoustic music that lands them squarely in the forefront of bands blaz- ing the trail in acoustic en- tertainment. Influences range from the sounds of original blue- grass pioneers like Earl Scruggs, Jimmy Martin and Lester Flatt to rock bands of the 1980s, and modern con- temporary sounds such as Alison Krauss and Union Station. Carolyn's soprano vocal approach might be described as similar to Ms. Krauss, except she carries a phrasing and emotional el- egance that shows a clear originality. Daniel and Levi provide inventive singing to fill out the vocal sound, while all four members present in- strumental prowess to im- press. Nu-Blu started back in September 2003 after Car- olyn and Daniel, who had played for years in differ- ent genres both separately and together, decided to de- vote their efforts to forming Nu-Blu. Despite challenges that included numerous per- sonnel changes, the folding of their original record la- bel, and even a stroke that left Carolyn unable to speak or move her right side, the Rouths were determined to make Nu-Blu a full-time ve- hicle for them to bring mu- sic to their fans. With the addition of Levi in 2007 and Austin in 2011, the magical sound of Nu-Blu was complete, and as the group continues to build a national fan base, audiences are listening. The band is finding itself more and more at home on the radio charts, most re- cently with the evocative "Jesus and Jones." The stage is now set for the group to continue its chart trend with the songs from All The Way. Tickets will be $15 for ages 13 and older, $10 for children 12 and younger. The box office will open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets may be purchased in advance at statetheatreredbluff.com and the Tehama Country Visitor Center, 250 Ante- lope Blvd. in Red Bluff. BLUEGRASS Nu-BlusettoperformFridayatState COURTESY Nu-Blu will perform Friday at the State Theatre. REDDING The exhibit Cross-Eyed, Two Siblings/ Distinct Memories by John and Leah Harper, will be on display March 9 through April 17, at the Shasta Col- lege Art Gallery. A free story telling event will be given by the artists at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 19 in room 400 on the Shasta College main cam- pus with a reception for the artists from noon to 2 p.m. in the College Art Gallery, Building 300. Through writings and artworks, brother and sis- ter, John and Leah Harper have created a magical, humorous exhibit based on differing memories of their early childhood expe- riences. The exhibit origi- nally opened at the Redding Museum of Art and History in 1998. Since that time it has been received with tre- mendous response at such places as The National John Steinbeck Center in Salinas and The Hermitage Mu- seum in Nashville, Tenn. For its encore showing in Redding, at Shasta College, the Harpers have created some brand new artworks. Growing up in a pioneer and native family in north- ern California, the Harpers did not have much in mate- rial terms. Active imagina- tions and childhood creativ- ity more than made up for the lack of fancy toys, board games, or television. John Harper writes: "we were a very large and religious family sharing an acre of land with our chickens, pigs, turkeys, ducks and at least one cow not to men- tion the fruit trees, a veg- etable garden and Mom's strawberry patch. It seemed to me we had everything." The result is a wonderful multi-dimensional exhibi- tion with whimsical, child- like objects which are likely to evoke childhood memo- ries from the gallery visitors themselves. To keep the feeling of the Harpers' childhood envi- ronment, the artists use as much natural materials as possible. The sculptures are made of such found mate- rials as redbud pods, lami- nated wood, and thousands of books of burnt matches. Each sculpture is accompa- nied by text panels giving the siblings differing view of the same event. John Harper is an artist and Emeritus Professor of Art at Shasta College. Leah Harper is a teacher, artist, puppeteer and musician. She is also a native healer for the Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu tribe. SHASTA COLLEGE A collaborative exhibit of writings and artworks REDDING The Simpson University Music Depart- ment will present "The Musical Review," a chorale concert and fundraiser at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, inside the Heritage Stu- dent Life Center on cam- pus. This special event in- cludes a dinner and con- cert by the student cho- rale, featuring highlights from a variety of popu- lar American musicals, in- cluding "Les Miserables," "The Sound of Music" and "Phantom of the Opera." Directed by Dr. Cyril Myers, the 40-member chorale is an auditioned ensemble specializing in advanced vocal and cho- ral techniques and stan- dard choral repertoire. Chorale is the touring vo- cal group of the university, traveling in the U.S. and abroad. A silent auction will be held during the event, with items valued up to $1,500 available for bidding. Pro- ceeds from the fundraiser will go to support choral activities at Simpson. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the silent auction. Din- ner begins at 6:15, and the concert begins at 7:30. A limited number of din- ner tickets are available online only for $25 and in- clude concert admission. Concert-only tickets cost $10 and are available on- line and at the door. Pur- chase tickets online at simpsonuedu/musicevents. Simpson University is at 2211 College View Drive in Redding. SIMPSON UNIVERSITY Chorale to present dinner and review REDDING The Simpson University Music Depart- ment will present its com- munity chorus, the Trin- ity Repertory Singers, with orchestra in a free perfor- mance of Mozart's "Re- quiem." Featuring this classical masterpiece, the concert is a collaborative produc- tion that will include in- strumentalists from the Redding region and choir members from Weaverville Congregational Church and Pilgrim Congregation Church. Two free performances are scheduled at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at the Heritage Student Life Cen- ter on the Simpson campus in Redding, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at the Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center in Weaverville. Trinity Repertory Sing- ers is conducted by Dr. Cyril Myers Jr., Simpson's director of choral activi- ties. Myers holds a doctor- ate in choral conducting and has extensive experi- ence as a choral director, as well as being an alum- nus of three professional ensembles. He is the Music Minister at Pilgrim Con- gregational Church where he leads the Pilgrim Choir and newly formed Inter- faith Children's Choir. He has been active in the area as an adjudicator, clini- cian, and directing the in- ter-faith choir at the an- nual Interfaith Celebra- tion. Trinity Repertory Sing- ers holds auditions each fall for community mem- bers, as well as Simpson University students and employees. For more information about Simpson University's Music Department and up- coming events, visit simp- sonu.edu/music. CONCERT Singers, orchestra to perform Mozart's 'Requiem' The following events are scheduled in March for Chico Performances. All events are in Laxson Auditorium unless other- wise noted. • The Intergalactic Nem- esis, Live-Action Graphic Novel Book One: Target Earth: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 7. Tickets are $10- 36. Pulitzer-winning re- porter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wil- cott join forces as they face the most serious threat Earth has ever known: an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon. Writer, di- rector, and producer Ja- son Neulander and his col- laborators have created a theatrical trilogy in cele- bration of 1930s radio se- rials, comic book culture, Star Wars, and every other adventure story you loved as a child (or as an adult!). This live-action graphic novel will captivate all. • Cirque Mechanics Pedal Punk: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 10. Tick- ets are $10-36. Cirque Mechanics re- turns to Laxson with a new creation, Pedal Punk, a rowdy circus where the mischief is on wheels. In Pedal Punk, you'll encoun- ter unicycles that fly, acro- bats that hover, cyclists that whirl, pole climbers that soar, and trapeze art- ists that float. The show draws inspiration from the culture of steampunk, where a postapocalyp- tic world of machines is powered by steam. Pedal Punk's "steam" power comes from the acrobatic strength of the artists. • Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México (State Symphony Orquetra of México): 2 p.m., Sunday, March 15. Tickets are $10- 42 Founded in 1971 in its home city of Toluca, the capital of the state of México, this magnificent orchestra has performed across North America and toured Europe and China. Under the hand of Mae- stro Enrique Bátiz, the or- chestra will perform two great works of the classic period and feature gui- tarist Alfonso Moreno in a concerto for orchestra and guitar. • Southern Troubadours in the Round: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 17. Tickets are $10-38. For tickets and infor- mation for these perfor- mances, visit www.chico- performances.com. Call the University Box Office at 898-6333. 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