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Media contact: Julia Guzman / 941-351-9010 Ext. 4800 / Julia_guzman@asolo.org
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BENEFIT CONCERT an Asolo LateNite special event
Who: Bill Deasy in concert
Why: Come out and support the third year students of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory who will be graduating in May of this year. This class will be performing a showcase this summer in NYC in the hopes of gaining agent representation. This concert is being held in order to raise funds to help the students produce the best showcase possible. Good music for a good cause.
When: Saturday, February 5 at 11:00pm (House opens at 10:30)
Where: The Jane B. Cook Theatre in the FSU Center for the Performing Arts
5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL34243
Call 941-351-8000 for information
Cost: The students are asking for a $10.00 donation at the door for General Admission, first come first served seating. Cash only—no credit cards can be processed for LateNite events. Limited seating -160 max, all good seats in a great venue. *There will also be a raffle held with great prizes from generous local businesses.
About Bill Deasy...
Bill Deasy is the former lead singer/songwriter of the Gathering Field, whose regional hit "Lost in America" led to a deal with Atlantic Records. Now a solo artist, his most recent studio album is "Good Day No Rain," which has gotten rave reviews and airplay nationwide. Performing Songwriter Magazine says: "He calls to mind Paul Westerberg and many of the finest rock songwriters who mix poetry and drunken bluster, yet somehow sound macho and sensitive at the same time" and All Music Guide suggests that "Sensitive singer/songwriters are a dime a dozen, but really good ones are a rarity. Bill Deasy is the real deal. In a perfect world, you'd already know this..." Deasy has appeared as an opening act for artists such as Bob Dylan, Patty Griffin, John Mellencamp, Hootie and the Blowfish and Norah Jones. His songs have been recorded by a wide array of artists including The Clarks, Michael Stanley, Kim Richey, British pop star Howard Jones and country star Martina McBride. Deasy has also been featured on national television singing his own song in a national promo for ABC's Good Morning America program. Everyone attending will be incredibly fortunate to have this rare opportunity to experience such a talented artist—and in a great venue!
The Asolo is funded in part by the Division of Cultural Affairs, Florida Department of State, The Florida Arts Council, the City and County of Sarasota and the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax through the Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Sarasota Arts Council. The Asolo Theatre Company’s Shakespeare productions are sponsored in part by Shakespeare in American Communities, a national theater initiative sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Sallie Mae Fund in cooperation with Arts Midwest. Additional funding is also received through the efforts of support groups including the Asolo Angel Association, the Asolo Theatre Guild, The Directors Emeritus and the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations.