It’s an All-Star Jam Fundraiser
at Sedona Performer’s Guild’s
Sedona Studio Liveby Rhonda Palance
Eric Zang, Suzie Schomaker, and Chrish Spheeris
In what may be the finest gathering of musical talent in Sedona’s colorful history, the Sedona Performer’s Guild is holding a spectacular all-day, all-night, jam-fest fundraiser, Sunday June 7, at SPG’s beautiful new performance space, Studio Live, in West Sedona.
In its short history, Studio Live has already earned a reputation as the most intimate, comfortable, and accessible venue in Northern Arizona. The sound is excellent, the professional stage lighting is delightful, and there isn’t a bad seat in the house.
If you haven’t gone to a show there, this is a great time to start.
The fundraiser will take place in two sets, each with a separate $10 entry fee. Beginning at 1 p.m., the music kicks up on the outdoor stage, behind the Studio Live theatre.
The beautiful, garden-oasis concert setting is the work of Studio Live’s neighbor, Creative Flooring Designs, and its owner David Harvey, who has produced dozens of shows there in the past decade.
With red rock waterfalls, a beautiful green lawn, and a myriad of colored flowers, it’s hard to tell who’s having more fun, the performers or the audience.
“It’s the most beautiful place in Sedona to see a show,” smiles Harvey, while he straightens a row of flowers.
The daytime set includes performances from Jake Payne, Damodara Giazzon, Busker Eaton, Sedona’s Gospel Fire Allstars, David Harvey, Jimmy Mack, Mango Men Trio with Fitzhugh Jenkins, Eddie Barattini, Zirque Bonner, and poet Mikel Weissel.
The evening set begins at 7 p.m., and moves inside onto Sedona Live’s cozy stage.
The night’s lineup features Ralf Illenberger, Eric Miller, Chris Spheeris, Suzie Schomaker, Porangui & Eric Zang, ZAZU, and poet Christopher Fox Graham.
The Sedona Performer’s Guild has been gaining momentum with a building membership (of a hundred or so performers!), generous volunteers, and supportive local businesses and donors.
“It’s amazing how many people have come together and contributed time, materials, or money,” said Harvey, who is a member of the Guild’s board, along with Schomaker, Spheeris, Bonner, Nathan Trujillo, Jim DeGeorge, and Lisa Rhodes.
The most powerful element of the Guild is its membership, which represents the whole range of Sedona performers, from musicians to actors to graphic artists and videographers. It includes the names of very popular musicians, plus many you’ve never heard of. Everybody’s in.
Studio Live is located at 215 Coffepot Dr., just up from Bashas’ shopping center, in West Sedona.
For advance tickets, visit the venue at 215 Coffee Pot Drive (next to Devi Yoga and Creative Flooring), or you can go to Golden Word Books and Music. Or call, 282-0549.
