SING US A SONG
Piano Men come to town

The Angelina Arts Alliance is delighted to introduce East Texas to The Piano Men…Starring Jim Witter, live on the Temple Theater stage on the Angelina College campus, Saturday, January 19th at 7:30 pm. Tickets prices are $18-$25, and are available at the Temple Theater box office (936-633- 5454). Patrons who arrive at the box office 30 minutes prior to curtain will be able to purchase any unsold seat for half-price (subject to availability). Box office hours are weekdays noon to 5:30 pm. Please note that the box office will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. Show sponsor is Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc./Scott & Strong, Architects. Season sponsors are First Bank & Trust/East Texas and Temple-Inland.

The Piano Men is a musical celebration of the 1970s- year by year, hit by hit- from the songs of beloved songsmiths, Billy Joel and Elton John. Renowned recording artist Jim Witter and his band lead an expertly crafted tour of an entire decade, and showcase music that has become ingrained in our cultural consciousness.

Jim Witter knew from a very early age that music was his future- singing along at the age of four, while his mother played the piano in their living room. Jim paid his dues over the years, as he composed songs and recorded demos by day and performed in the Canadian club scene at night. His career took off in the early '90s with a multi-record deal that led to 10 top-ten hits on the Canadian music charts, 7 hit videos on CMT, and multiple awards and nominations, including the Juno and Dove Awards.

A few years ago, Jim came up with the concept for the show The Piano Men; a musical journey through the 70's featuring the songs of Billy Joel and Elton John. "I was always a big fan of acoustic music-especially the folk of the '70s: James Taylor, Harry Chapin," he reveals, "but my real mentors were Billy Joel and Elton John." This multi-media concert has turned out to be a hit, receiving rave reviews from music critics all across North America and the UK.

If you can remember where you were when Elvis may have died, this show is for you. If you can still smell the interior of your 1973 VW Beetle, you'll recognize every song. If you watch reruns of Gilligan's Island or Green Acres, you'll find yourself singing along. And if you still have your bell-bottom jeans and Puma running shoes, then you probably need more help than Witter can provide! Tickets for The Piano Men…Starring Jim Witter are on sale at the Temple Theater box office (936- 633-5454).