Miami University Regionals Artist Series will present two artists this October. Performing on October 7 will be Esperanza Spalding, a Grammy-winning jazz bassist, vocalist and composer. On October 20 the theater will present American Folk singer Arlo Guthrie.
Esperanza Spalding showcases a beautiful multi-lingual voice and uncanny instrumental talent. At the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies, she performed at Oslo City Hall in honor of 2009 Laureate President Barack Obama. She was hand-selected by Obama as per the tradition of one laureate-invited artist to perform. Spalding performed again at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert. In 2011 Spalding received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist, one of the music industry’s most prestigious prizes. Esperanza Spalding will perform on October 7 at 7:30 p.m.. All seats for her performance will be $35.
Arlo Guthrie is known for singing songs of protest against social injustice, much like his late father: Woody Guthrie. One of his best known works is Alice’s Restaurant Massacre. Join Arlo in Dave Finkelman Auditorium on October 20 at 7:30 p.m.. as he pays special tribute to his father’s 100th birthday celebration. All seats for his performance will be $35.
Other performers scheduled for the 2012-2013 Artist Series at Miami Middletown’s Dave Finkelman Auditorium include Mary Black on November 14, Ladysmith Black Mambazo on February 13, and Chick Corea on April 21. Artist Series performances at Miami Hamilton’s Parrish Auditorium include Riders in the Sky on November 3, Carolina Chocolate Drops on November 19, Rhonda Vincent on March 9, and Wilcox/Werner on April 13.
