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-- Edited by Eris at 17:35, 2008-06-25

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Thanks Eris, I am looking forward to this. I hope you get to see Taylor. I'm sure it'll be great.biggrin.gif

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I doubt I'll be watching

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Eris wrote:

Hicks, Mitchell and More to Perform on PBS' "A Capitol Fourth"; Smits Hosts

-- Edited by Eris at 17:35, 2008-06-25





Thanks for spreading the news, Eris. I have been looking forward to this for a while. This year, the show is jam packed with my favorites. teevee.gif

Taylor ~ of course! biggrin.gif

Huey Lewis ~ I had a major crush on him back when he was topping the charts. He plays a mean harmonica, too.

Jerry Lee Lewis ~ It made me kind of sad the last time I saw him, but he still rocks.

Brian Stokes Mitchell ~ Who knew, watching Trapper John, MD all those years ago, that this man was such a major talent.

Harolyn Blackwell ~ I first saw her in a televised production of Un Ballo In Maschera with Pavarotti. Her portrayal of Oscar was pure delight.

Haley Westenra ~ This name sounded familiar, but I was not sure who she was. On to Google, then youtube. Oh my! What an amazing voice! And so young.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nLKXxzVqTY


This should be a wonderful show! clap.gif

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Sounds like the best lineup they have ever had. I will definitely DVR it.

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I'll be programming my DVR for this one too. Thanks again Eris for the info.

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I can't wait....Taylor will be awesome as always!!!!!! smile.gif

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new press...


Kansas .com
Witchita Eagle
Sat, Jun. 28, 2008
Washington gets a chance to sparkle on 4th
BY KATHY BLUMENSTOCK

Jimmy Smits has participated in PBS's Fourth of July concert before, but he will host for the first time on Friday.

Smits, whose work includes roles on "The West Wing" and "NYPD Blue," said being present on the Mall for the annual event "takes your breath away."
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http://www.kansas.com:80/entertainment/story/447772.html
"You have all the monuments, and the orchestra, you've got cannon batteries and fireworks, and it gives you goose bumps," he said.

This year's concert includes appearances by iconic rocker Jerry Lee Lewis, 2006 "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks, pop band Huey Lewis and the News, Broadway performer Brian Stokes Mitchell and classical singers Hayley Westenra, Harolyn Blackwell and Vittorio Grigolo, as well as the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Erich Kunzel.

The show will include a tribute to the Olympics, taking place Aug. 8-24. Kunzel is scheduled to conduct the music at the opening ceremonies in Beijing, "so this was his idea," said executive producer Jerry Colbert. "We're hoping to have some of the Olympians (onstage) as we salute Team USA and play the John Williams Olympic theme."

Colbert said the concert, in contrast to the more somber National Memorial Day Concert on the Mall, will feature more energy and celebration.

"Between the Lewis boys and Taylor Hicks, they'll get everybody going," he said. "Huey will do 'Dancing in the Dark,' the old Springsteen song. And Jerry Lee Lewis"Great Balls of Fire' will almost lead right into the fireworks."

The broadcast's signature fireworks finale is slated to run an extra two minutes this year. And viewers may notice a different look, with a new stage at the Capitol's reflecting pool and several new camera angles, including one from inside the Capitol dome.

"We're trying to create an Olympic feeling, so the entire city can see the fireworks and the crowd. We'll do guns and bells and bonfires," Colbert said. "All this time later, 232 years after (the nation's founders) were at Independence Hall, we're still having a birthday party for this country."

http://www.kansas.com/entertainment/story/447772.html


 



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Brendon and Brenda from Kentucky will be watching. See you Taylor next month.

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Kentucky Woman wrote:

Brendon and Brenda from Kentucky will be watching. See you Taylor next month.





Glad to have you aboard, Kentucky Woman. smile.gif

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Argall: Glad to be here. I'll be even happier when I see Taylor next month. My eleven year old son and I are huge Hicks fans. My son will not bedtraveling with me to New York. He has cerebral palsy and doesn't travel away from his doctors. He did get to meet Taylor last July at the Kentucky Speedway. Taylor set it all up for him and we had a wonderful time. He included the whole family. We only live about an hour drive away from the speedway. We have wonderful pictures of Taylor and my son. Infact, wonderful pictures of all of us with him. It was a great Tay Day!

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July 4th is my birthday so seeing Taylor on TV that night will be a wonderful gift!


My father always loved to tell every year on my birthday how when I was little I always thought all the fireworks and celebrations were for MY birthday! LOL! I miss my daddy sharing this story. He's been gone 6 years. But every year my family tells it now in honor of my dad. This year I'll have an extra sweet smile on my face seeing Taylor. cake.gif




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