Legendary Drummer Stars at Legendary Fox Theater; Fox Festival 2000... A Downtown Redwood City New Year's Eve Celebration.REDWOOD CITY Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 1999-- Jazz drummer legend Louis Bellson will perform at the historical Redwood City Fox Theater on New Year's Eve, in a show entitled "Fox Festival 2000." Bellson is the world's most revered jazz drummer who pioneered the double bass drum and who played for years with the Duke Ellington Band, and other stars like Count Basie, Benny Goodman Noun 1. Benny Goodman - United States clarinetist who in 1934 formed a big band (including black as well as white musicians) and introduced a kind of jazz known as swing (1909-1986) Benjamin David Goodman, Goodman, King of Swing , James Brown
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He was born in St. Louis, Missouri. , who performed with Count Basie, Ray Charles For the composer and conductor of the Ray Charles Singers, see . Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004) known by his stage name Ray Charles, was a pioneering American pianist and soul musician who shaped the sound of rhythm and blues. and Natalie Cole, and other known artists are performing with Bellson. Anagnostou and Monte, producers of the Fox Festival 2000 and owners of the Fox Theater, said: "We are thrilled to host the event as it brings legendary artists together to perform at our historic theater and town." They further explained that the New Year event marks a whole new direction for the Fox Theater and the revitalization of Redwood City. The Fox will be equipped with state-of-the-art audio and visual facilities and infrastructure, and a modern lighting system, that will enable the hosting of other events such as internet broadcasting of live concerts and shows. Anagnostou and Monte also stated: "We are very excited about the opportunity to serve the dynamic needs of Redwood City, and eventually create a new and exciting cultural hub for the Peninsula. This enterprise is our dream -- the FOX Dream!" One of the major sponsors of the Fox Festival 2000 is Liquid Audio, a music company that allows digital-delivery of professional-quality music over the internet. The Fox Festival 2000 event features other live performances by Rhythm and Blues rhythm and blues (R&B) Any of several closely related musical styles developed by African American artists. The various styles were based on a mingling of European influences with jazz rhythms and tonal inflections, particularly syncopation and the flatted blues chords. (R&B) artist Lydia Pense, her band Cold Blood, and 50s Rock and Roll (R&R) artist Dave Crimmen and his band. An entire downtown Redwood City block will be closed off for this special event as the concert extends to the San Mateo County Courthouse where sumptuous gourmet food will be served by multiple local Redwood City restaurants, showcasing Euro-asian foods and delicacies, and free-flowing champagne. All-night dancing to great music bands and a midnight countdown surprise awaits guests. For information on tickets to the Fox Festival 2000, please call 650/369-4119. Tickets for the dinner and champagne, all-night performances, and count-down surprise from 7:00 pm to 1:30 am are available at $250. Tickets for the 10:30 pm entertainment, which include the Bellson All-Star Big Band performance and the count-down surprise is available at $100.00. |
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