Studio Live presents theme night: 3rd Point and Blues Dawg with Suzie Schomaker Nov 19-21, 2009

3rd Point will be performing at Studio Live 215 Coffeepot Drive Friday Nov 20th 7:30-9:30. 3rd Point is back in the scene, with virtually all new material. Their instrumental power trio style is a blend of rock and jazz, featuring a heavy dose of unusual time signatures. They are a band that can go from punk to classic jazz to mind bending sonic textures. Gary Bettum-Guitar, Bob Wachunas - Bass, Fretless Bass, Whamola, Bill Juharos – Drums. Advance tickets are $15, and are available at Golden Word Books & Music 1575 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona, 282-2688 and at the door the evening of the performance. Cash or check only, please.

Studio Live presents SPG Theme Night, 3rd Point and Blues Dawg with Suzie Schomaker Nov 19-21, 2009

SEDONA, AZ (November 12, 2009) - Studio Live Sedona presents a group of shows featuring some of our great local talents. The Sedona Performers Guild (SPG) Theme Night, power trio 3rd Point and Blues Dawg with special guest Suzie Schomaker will all take the stage for out-of-this-world performances.

On Thursday, November 19th, Studio Live presents the next installment in a series of Sedona Performer’s Guild Theme Nights. This week’s show is a tribute to the music of two prolific songwriters of the 1970’s: James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. The SPG Theme Nights are generously produced by Rick Cyge of Meadowlark and feature performances from many Guild members. A memorable experience is certain, as a variety of artists from diverse musical backgrounds perform their chosen favorites from these two artists. Performers include: Rick Cyge, Susannah Martin, Bob Murnahan, Chris Seymour, Nathan Trujillo, Saith, Jeannie Carroll, Joy Sinnott, JJ Corcoran, and Henry Twombly. Tickets are a $5 suggested donation to support the Sedona Performers Guild. Seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis at the door. No advance reservations will be taken for this performance, which begins at 7:30pm.

On Friday Nov 20th, 3rd Point is back in the scene, with virtually all-new original material. Their instrumental power trio style is a blend of rock and jazz, featuring a heavy dose of unusual time signatures. They are a band that can go from punk to classic jazz to mind bending sonic textures featuring the whamola. Comparisons have been made to King Crimson, Jimi Hendrix, and John Coltrane. They’re like no other band in the area! 3rd Point are Gary Bettum on guitar, Bob Wachunas on bass, fretless bass and whamola and Bill Juharos on Drums. The show starts at 7:30 and tickets are $15.

Saturday, November 21st will bring Blues Dawg featuring Suzie Schomaker to the stage in a special benefit concert for the SPG. Blues Dawg showcases contemporary blues steeped in the traditions of early American blues and roots music. The band performs originals and covers, all greatly influenced by the masters of Chicago, Memphis, Texas and California. With Joe Neri, the band’s founder and originator, on guitar and vocals, Keys Marsh on keyboards, Hutch Hutchinson on bass, and Ed Tortorello on drums, they are sure to rock the house. Show starts at 7:30. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door.

Advance tickets for Studio Live shows are available at Golden Word Books and Music located at 1575 W. Hwy 89A (282-2688) and tickets for the Blues Dawg featuring Suzie Schomaker performance are also available at Well Read Coyote (3190 W Highway 89A, 282-2284). Pre-show prices end one-and-a-half hours before scheduled time. Cash or check only, please. For more information on Studio Live please call 282-0549 or email sedonaperformersguild@gmail.com.

The venue is located at 215 Coffee Pot Drive (next to Devi Yoga and Creative Flooring).