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David Grossman

Saturday, May 26. 2012 at 7:00pm

Los Angeles singer-songwriter David Shepherd Grossman has written and recorded hundreds of songs and produced several music videos. Songwriter’s Monthly called him, “A career artist with a real past, present and future.” David has opened for Doc Watson, David Bromberg, Clarence Clemmens, John Stewart, and many others. 
 
Press
“He earns his daily bread as a human jukebox, delivering vocal imitations of his favorite singer-songwriters, such as Tom Waits and Lyle Lovett, as well as crowd-pleasers such as Billy Joel and Elton John. But what folks who stumble into his six-nights-a-week cover gigs rarely realize is that Grossman is an accomplished songwriter in his own right. He has even put together a 10-disc box set of CDs. An elegant guitarist with a lovely, James Taylor-esque voice, Grossman's songs use tried-and-true pop-folk melodies and structures with a great deal of musical and lyrical elegance, and often a healthy sense of humor. His request-o-matic shtick is fun, but when he performs his own material, he transcends entertainment. ”
—  Arizona Republic

with Special Guest Sandy Hathaway

Sandy Hathaway has been playing guitar and singing since she was eight years old and has performed professionally  in Arizona for over 12 years. Sandy works as a performer at wine rooms and restaurants in Arizona. She masters cover songs by Dar Williams, Shawn Colvin, Adele, Joni Mitchell, and hundreds more.  Sandy had played at the Tucson Folk Festival since 2005 and in 2004 was one of the top ten in the Tucson Folk Festival Songwriter’s contest.  This year she has been playing at the Chandler Art Walk and Farmer’s Market and was featured on TV Channel 12 in February.  Her song, This Gallery has been in the top eight position at reverbNation for over four months before moving up the folk music charts to number 5. 

NEW SEASON OF PERFORMANCES AT THE HCPA ANNOUNCED

 A Michael Jackson tribute show, mentalist  Kreskin, The New Shanghai Circus, and The Kingston Trio headline the 2012-2013 line-up at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts. Other shows are planned for audiences of all ages and in all areas of the performing arts. Several discounts and special offers are available to help attendees save money on ticket purchases.

NEW THIS YEAR - Several new and innovative programs are part of the 2012-13 season.

SAVE MONEY WITH PACKAGES - Most notable is the ability for ticket buyers to receive a discount on tickets by purchasing three or more events at once. Ticket buyers can choose what events they want to attend from a list of possibilities. The saving is equal to 20% off of the regular adult ticket prices. This is the best discount available because it is even lower than the group rate. According to Larry Whitesell, manager of the HCPA, “The ability to customize a package of performances that are of interest to a particular individual gives patrons the most flexibility in how they spend their entertainment dollars.” Whitesell added, “You may pick just the musical theater events. If you want to enjoy a music theatre show, a concert and the Chinese acrobats, you can select them as your package and save 20% on each ticket. The more tickets for different shows you buy at one time, the more you save.”

MORE VARIETY - Another new offering during this season is the addition of several acoustic music concerts that are scheduled in the Little Theater. This area seats 186 people as compared to the Concert Hal that seats 1235. It promises an intimate experience for both the audience and the performer. Other events that have been added include La Catrina String Quartet, Letters Home, a play that commemorates and celebrates military men, women and their families, and a tribute to America’s most memorable entertainers, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby.

FOR YOUTH - As in past years, several performances for young people are planned. Coming back for their 4th year is the Great Arizona Puppet Theater that is located in central Phoenix. Other shows for young audiences include Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. performed by Copperstar Repertory Co., and The Velveteen Rabbit, a touring production of the Enchantment Theater, Check out the HCPA website for more shows for youth.

The Higley Center for the Performing Arts is located at 4132 E Pecos Rd., Gilbert 85295.