TESH TO PLAY SHERIFF'S BENEFIT.Byline: Romy Jacobson Daily News Staff Writer Composer and pianist John Tesh John Frank Tesh (born July 9, 1952) is an American pianist and composer of new age and contemporary Christian music. He is also a nationally syndicated radio host, and has previously served as a sportscaster, news anchor and reporter. will bring his eclectic music to the Antelope Valley This article is about the Los Angeles County region. For the census-designated place in Wyoming, see Antelope Valley-Crestview, Wyoming. The Antelope Valley this summer. A four-time Emmy winner, Tesh will be the headline entertainment at the Palmdale Sheriff's Boosters Fundraising Concert at 8 p.m. July 11 at Marie Kerr Park, 30th Street West and Avenue P. ``We basically try and fill the night with surprises. We do everything from classical stuff to a little bit of rock and roll and jazz,'' Tesh said in an interview Tuesday. ``There is everything from a little bit of Mozart to stuff from `Live at Red Rocks.' '' A 10- to 12-piece orchestra utilizing such instruments as an electric cello The electric cello is a type of cello that relies on electronic amplification (rather than acoustic resonance) to produce sound. Many electric cellos have bodies modeled after acoustic cellos, while others abandon the design completely, opting for a totally new body shape, or and violin will accompany Tesh on selections from his newest album, ``Grand Passion,'' as well as from ``Live at Red Rocks'' and ``Avalon.'' Tesh said he looks forward to performing in the west Palmdale park. ``The outdoor thing is always great because it's such a nice atmosphere under the stars,'' said Tesh. ``We actually like to play outdoors because the sound is better outdoors.'' Tickets are $50, $40, $25 and $15, and will go on sale at 9 a.m. May 21 at the Antelope Valley Mall's Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department This article is about the Los Angeles County Sherriff's Department, not to be confused with the smaller Los Angeles County Police The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) is a local law enforcement agency that serves Los Angeles County, California. facility across from the Oasis Food Court. The mall is at Avenue P and 10th Street West in Palmdale. ``This is a special show for us because it's in the area,'' said Tesh, who lives in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . ``I'll be able to be with my family.'' Blending his education in classical music with his love for jazz and rock, Tesh says his music is influenced by his family, the environment and experiences he's had abroad. ``There are songs about commitment, about kids. We get a pretty big family audience for the things we do,'' said Tesh. Before pursuing a career in music, Tesh had worked as a news anchor, eventually landing the job of anchor for the CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. affiliate in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . In the early 1980s, CBS hired Tesh as a sports commentator. In 1989, Tesh joined NBC Sports and has been a commentator for Wimbledon tennis, cycling, 1992 Olympics gymnastics and cycling, and the 1996 Olympics gymnastics competition. In 1995 Tesh did a concert and video for use as a PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, fund-raising special. ``Live At Red Rocks'' combined gymnastic performances with an 80-piece orchestra and turned out to be one of PBS' most lucrative pledge-drive shows. After 10 years as co-host of ``Entertainment Tonight,'' Tesh decided to leave the top-rated magazine show in 1996 to concentrate on his music career. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO John Tesh will play a fund-raising concert June 11 in Palmdale. |
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