
The AMAZING rock band Styx is coming to Tuacahn! In 1974 Styx certified gold with the hit single "Lady", and later with the introduction of their album Paradise Theater, Styx made history as their band released four consecutive triple-platinum albums. Popular singles include "Come Sail Away", "Renegade", "Too Much Time On My Hands", and many more!
Since 1999, Styx has been performing on tour with Def Leppard, Journey, Boston, REO Speedwagon and Bad Company, to name a few. Now, it's our pleasure to bring famous rock stars Tommy Shaw, James "JY" Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips to Tuacahn for an out of this world performance under the stars!! This is the concert everyone will be talking about! Check out seat availability online, or call the box office today to reserve your tickets.
This group is comprised of exceptionally talented musicians, coupled with a fantastic music genre! Their music ranges from the bluesy rock of "Long Train Runnin'", and country tinged "Black Water", to the gospel/jazz rooted "Takin' It To The Streets". There is literally something to love for everyone, in the Doobie Brother albums, that have earned multiple Grammy Awards, numerous gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums. The band includes a total of eight members, and each band members boasts an extensive musical history and multiple talents.
Members of the band are: Guy Allison (Keyboard/ Vocals), Michael Hossack (Drums),Tom Johnstone (Vocals/Guitar), John McFee (Guitar/Strings/Vocals), Mark Russo (Saxophone), Pat Simmons (Vocals/Guitar), Skylark (Bass/Vocals) and Ed Toth (Drums). You can check out each of these amazing musicians on the Doobie Brothers website at www.doobiebrothers.net.
Tuacahn can't wait to partner the acoustics of the canyon, with the amazing sound of the Doobie Brothers live in concert! Reserve your tickets now for the September 6, 2010 performance of the Doobie Brothers.
If Odyssey Dance Theatre's "Thriller" isn't part of your yearly Halloween tradition, it should be. The spooky spectacular combines technical aspects of dance while paying homage to the stars of All Hallows' Eve.
Throughout the two-hour program, "Thriller" highlights all the heroes of the season, including Frankenstein's monster and his bride, skeletons, mummies and werewolves. But among the ghouls, you'll find other unlikely heroes of Halloween, such as the knife-savvy Lorena Bobbitt and the "Giggle Girl," who sings and maniacally laughs her way through songs such as "I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus."
Critics agree that Odyssey Dance Theatre is nothing short of spectacular:
"Compelling dance performed to perfection! Young, trim, slim, and athletic...Great fun!" --The Spectrum
"Odyssey's "Thriller"..a delightful "Dance Macabre"....As for humor, there were bucket loads. Laughs abounded during a "Romeo & Juliet" inspired "Frankenstein & Frankenstein" and "Jason Jam," a work that used a lot of percussive dancing, a la "Stomp", that spotlighted three "Friday the 13th" villains dancing with ice picks, machetes and, of all things, chain saws. The whole idea was cool..." Scott Iwasaki, Deseret News.
Michael Martin Murphey, "singing cowboy poet," is not only the number one, best-selling singer-songwriter of American Cowboy Music, he's one of the world's most respected singer-songwriters in the Pop and Country-Western field. Murphey is the world's most prominent musical representative of the Western horseman, the horse rancher, cattle rancher, and cowboy. He's also a lover of the outdoors, with a strong commitment to issues regarding farmers and ranchers, open space, and management of natural resources.
Although Murphey did have some love song-related hits, most of them were penned by other writers such as Rafe VanHoy's "What's Forever For?", Jesse Winchester's "I'm Gonna Miss You, Girl" and the Overstreet/Schuyler composition "A Long Line Of Love," most of his own work involves nature and his respect for all things living and the universe at large. And let's not forget that his biggest hit, "Wildfire", was about a mysterious dream horse on the vast American heartland prairie. While others sang about the urban street life and hip discos, Murphey was singing about the stark beauty of the "dark, flat land" of Nebraska.
In the early 1980's, Murphey recorded a watershed album called "Michael Martin Murphey" for Capitol Records, produced by fellow-Texan, Jim Ed Norman, architect of the cross-over country sound of the time. Murphey's self-penned "Still Taking Chances," released that same year, was, according to Murphey, one of the first love songs he ever wrote. It also went high on the charts, solidifying his relationship with country radio as a singer-songwriter, which exposed him to an entirely new audience. Ironically, 12 years after his first hit in Pop music, Murphey was awarded Best New Artist by the Academy of Country Music in 1983 (beating out George Strait!), and he continued to enjoy hits on country and pop radio throughout the decade. In 1987, his "A Long Line Of Love," reached No. 1. "I'm Going Miss You, Girl" (written by Jesse Winchester) and "From The Word Go," from his 1988 album River Of Time, both went to No. 3. His last single on the charts was "Cowboy Logic" in 1989.
Now you can enjoy Murphey's classic songs live when he performs at the Tuacahn Amphitheatre for one special night of down-home music.
"Outstanding...ABBA Mania had done an even better job than our originals...They nailed the voices, the accents, and most importantly, the vibe. Close your eyes and it could have been ABBA."-Sky News, 2007
Take a chance on ABBA Mania. You won't be disappointed!
The world's number one touring ABBA tribute concert, "Abba Mania" has been delighting sold-out audiences of all ages since 1999. This show has toured the world in its quest to bring the music of the Swedish super group to their millions of fans, old and new.
ABBA's timeless songs were written to be enjoyed live and "Abba Mania" gives you exactly thatÑtwo hours of uplifting, dance-inducing and sometimes heart-breaking songs, fully live with fantastic staging, lighting and effects. The show recreates ABBA's sound not only perfectly, but respectfully, too. "Abba Mania" is not only for life-long, die-hard ABBA fans but for the new generation of fans, who never had the opportunity to see ABBA live. Hit after hit includes "Dancing Queen," "Waterloo," "Mamma Mia," "The Winner Takes it All," "Super Trouper," "Fernando," "Take A Chance On Me" and many more memorable songs that continue to fill dance floors and theatres worldwide.
Nathan Osmond is an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer, motivational speaker and has shared the stage with some of the industry's biggest names. He is the son of 70's pop star, Alan Osmond. Nathan is currently focused on his solo Country career. He is proud to be releasing his first solo album this year called, "Feels Like Heaven." Dean Sams of the hit country group, Lonestar, produced four of the tracks on his album out in Nashville, TN. He finished recording his album in Muscle Shoals, AL with Grammy Award-winning songwriter & producer, Gary Baker. Nathan's song, "Sweet" will be featured on CMT this year. Tuacahn invites you to join us this Christmas season for an unforgettable night of music, as Noteworthy and Nathan Osmond take the stage.
Founded in 2004, Noteworthy is a nine-voice, all-female contemporary a cappella ensemble based out of Provo, Utah, that has quickly risen to the cream of the vocal crop. Performing for thousands each year in Utah, the west, and throughout the United States, their unique, dynamic performance style has repeatedly earned them critical acclaim. The group's 2006 debut album, On the Horizon, was nominated for a Contemporary A cappella Recording Award (CARA). In the International Championship of Collegiate A cappella (ICCA), Noteworthy has taken home numerous awards for its unique arrangements, choreography, and vocal percussion. In 2007, the group won the entire competition, earning the coveted title of International Champion. In all they do, the Noteworthy ladies seek to uplift those that see and hear them.
In the Indoor Hafen Theatre
Come experience the magic of Tuacahn's Christmas in the Canyon holiday season with a "feel good" holiday treat Now That's Christmas, a holiday musical revue and benefit featuring amazing talent from Tuacahn's past Broadway in the Desert Seasons of Les Miserables, Footloose, The Sound of Music, Aida, Annie and more.
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of music, dancing and scenes from favorites like: The Polar Express, A Christmas Carol, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, It's A Wonderful Life, and others, presented inside Tuacahn High School's Hafen Theatre. A portion of the ticket sales for Now That's Christmas will go to benefit a local charity or individual and we hope to make this a seasonal tradition each year. This year's production will help benefit local talented artist, wife, mom, and dear friend to many, Nancy Hamblin and her fight with cancer. Seating is limited so get your tickets early for this memorable holiday event.