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98th AnnualSummer Music

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Friday, July 30, 2021● 8:00 p.m.

THE MASTER OF CEREMONIESShelli Stockton

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This program is generously sponsored by University of Redlands, University of Redlands Town & Gown,

Clara Mae Clem ‘48, and Marilyn K. Solter ‘59 __________________________________________________________________

Photo are by Mike Melnyk

THIS EVENING’S ARTISTS

J2B2 is an all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring four legendary, award-winning mu-sicians – John Jorgenson on acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen onbanjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Mark Fain on bass; and Patrick Sauber on acousticguitar and vocals – delivering bluegrass like no one has ever heard it before. The band’sundeniable live shows have received stellar reviews and have the bluegrass worldbuzzing. The four combine forces to form a spot-on union of impeccable musicianship,incomparable songwriting, incredible harmony vocals (a fresh twist combining bluegrasswith elements of West Coast folk rock) and seasoned showmanship. This is the “highlonesome sound” of American roots music at its finest.

Jorgenson and Pedersen are founders (with Chris Hillman) of the formative countryrock group Desert Rose Band. After working as a freelance musician in Southern Califor-nia, Jorgenson met Hillman and soon formed the Desert Rose Band. In 1990, Jorgensonwent on to found the Hellecasters and toured with Elton John's band for six years. Artistsranging from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought out Jorgenson'sguitar work. Jorgenson portrayed Django Reinhardt in the Hollywood feature film Headin the Clouds. In 2008, Jorgenson won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Instru-

mental with Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert, and Steve Warinerand was nominated for Best Bluegrass Album with Earl Scruggs.

Herb Pedersen was a member of legendary bluegrass bandThe Dillards as well asbluegrass super-group Old and In the Way. A sought-after singer and musician, he hasworked with such music legends as Chris Hillman, Earl Scruggs, Gram Parsons, EmmylouHarris,Tony Rice, Dan Fogelberg, Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, JohnPrine, Jackson Browne and John Denver.

Mark Fain toured and recorded as bass player for Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunderfor 13 years. He’s toured and recorded with the Dixie Chicks, Alan Jackson,TravisTritt,Dwight Yoakam, Alison Krauss and Dolly Parton, as well as producing many artists injazz, country, bluegrass and gospel genres.

Patrick Sauber is a multi-instrumentalist who has quickly made a name for himselfin the world of bluegrass and old time music. Equally adept on guitar, mandolin andbanjo, Sauber has toured with Peter Rowan and Laurie Lewis and appeared on screenin “The Mighty Wind.”

All photos are by Mike Melnyk

NEXT EVENT OF THE SEASONTuesday, August 3, 2021 – 8:00 pm

Tango del CieloA unique, theatrical music and dance program featuring a fusion of Latin stylesincluding tango, flamenco, Spanish classical, and Latin jazz.

J2B2’s debut album, From The Crow’s Nest, was recorded in Sheryl Crow’s home barnstudio in Nashville,Tennessee. The album was originally released as part of a John Jor-genson limited edition, 3-CD box set called DIVERTUOSO (Cleopatra Records), whichhas received vast critical acclaim. DIVERTUOSO includes three new distinct albums byJorgenson: J2B2 - From The Crow’s Nest; John Jorgenson Quintet - Returning (gypsyjazz); and John Jorgenson - Gifts From The Flood (instrumental electric guitar). J2B2'sFrom The Crow's Nest, featuring Jorgenson, Pedersen, Fain and Jon Randall, was re-leased individually for the first time on July 13, 2018.

In addition to recording their first album as a group, J2B2 has played several major tourdates over the course of the past several years, including tours of Norway and the UK,performances at the annual RockyGrass Festival in Lyons, Colorado; the Joe Val Festivalin Framingham, Massachusetts; and headlining the Guitar Town Festival in CopperMountain, Colorado, several years in a row. J2B2 made its Grand Ole Opry debut inOctober 2013 and has returned several times since to play the hallowed Opry stage.

The International Bluegrass Music Association is among the many giving J2B2’s live per-formances high marks. In a review of J2B2’s first show, the IBMA wrote, “There waswarmth, and storytelling, and lots of laughter as this fresh band of legends made theirdebut...but with their expertise combined, you would think they had been playing in thisconfiguration for years.” Yes! Weekly in Greensboro, NC has noted of J2B2: “Expect fire-works and amazing playing from some of the best string players in the world.” PerhapsMusic City Roots’ Craig Havighurst summed up J2B2's unique sound best: “There's atouch of California breeze in their sound, but it's bluegrass at its core.”

For more information: johnjorgenson.com

“If there was one guitar player I’d like to be, it would be John Jorgenson.” – BRAD PAISLEY

“John Jorgenson is one of the most respected guitarists in the world…” – LOS ANGELES TIMES

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SMOKING: By a City of Redlands Ordinance, no smoking or vaping is permitted at Redlands Bowlperformances.SEATING: No seats may be reserved by leaving items unattended for any program by ruling of theCity Council. Seating is not permitted in the orchestra pit area.CAMERAS: No filming, recording or photographing is permitted without prior written consent of theartists and Redlands Bowl Performing Arts.IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PERFORMERS AND FELLOW AUDIENCE MEMBERS: Kindly refrain from talking during the performance. We ask that adults closely monitor their children. Pleaseturn off cell phones and other electronic devices. LASER POINTERS: The use of laser pointers duringperformances at Redlands Bowl is prohibited.DOGS: NO DOGS PERMITTED, except for service animals, at the Music Festival per Redlands CityOrdinance #220, Section One: 12.40.110.AISLES: For your safety, all aisles must be kept clear during performances.

REFRESHMENTSAt intermission the Optimist Club of Redlands sells water, soda, candy, popcorn, and other snacks.RBPA and the Assistance League of Redlands Assisteen Auxiliary will sell ice cream, frozen treats, andfans to benefit the summer music festival.

OUR APPRECIATION TO...AK SMILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY for the use of their lot for handicapped parking. ASSOCIATES OF THE REDLANDS BOWL, INC.CITY OF REDLANDS FACILITIES & COMMUNITY SERVICES- for grounds maintenance. CITY OF REDLANDS TVMICK & SANDIE GALLAGHER- FINISHING TOUCH ENGRAVING, for season sponsor gifts. HOSPITALITY ENSEMBLE OF RBPA, for artist hospitality. REDLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Citizen Volunteer Patrol, Citizen Volunteer Park Rangers, and Police Chief Chris Catren, for the security patrol. THE RED SHIRT USHERS for their service to our audiences.

REDLANDS BOWL STAFFExecutive DirectorBeverly Noerr

Operations DirectorKristi Marnell

Program DirectorValerie Peister

Marketing & Communications CoordinatorCourtney McKinnon

Technical DirectorTim Mahoney

Stage ManagerNathan Prince

Program Layout by Citrograph Printing Co., Redlands, CA

Redlands Bowl Performing Arts is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. All gifts are tax deductible.