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"Bringing world class Jazz performance to our classrooms
and the historic Cactus Hotel for over two decades"
We had a great year in 2011... See below for info on the artists we enjoyed! This spring we are again bringing in special musical guest artists for San Angelo's Elementary Schools.
Many Thanks to our 2011-12 corporate sponsor:
Thursday, February 23rd:
Saxophnist, Joseph Vincelli
Joseph will spend the day "touring" local elementary schools. He will then perform free to public at Sierra Vista United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM. Come out and hear some free jazz!
www.josephvincelli.com
Guitarist Paul Finley will be our guest March 22nd-24th
He will perform in our schools, free public performance at Fort Concho for the Stribling Art Extravaganza benefiting the West Texas Rehab Center (3/24 at 10:00 AM), and another free public appearance at the album release concert for "Songs for Joan Project" benefiting the arts in elementary schools at Emmanuel Parish Hall
(3 S Randolph 3/24 at 7:00 PM)
Paul with master guitarist, Phil Keaggy!
www.paulfinleymusic.com
With the Cactus Music Series, San Angeloans and local students can enjoy the sophisticated sounds of the big city without ever leaving the heart of West Texas. Surrounded by the historic grandeur of the Cactus Hotel, music lovers will savor a concert experience unlike any other. The setting is intimate and the energy is palpable.
A local, school-based Jazz band opens each show and our new guest artist program brings musicians directly to our elementary schools!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2012 line up.
Call the office at 325-653-6793 for information
Click Here to view our sponsors for 2011
This Fall of 2011 we enjoyed:
 Ms. Nicki Parrott arrived in NYC from her native Australia in 2000. She became master guitarist, Les Paul's primary accompanist joining him for his weekly showcase at the famed Iridium Club. She has also performed with numerous Broadway Shows, with countless other Jazz greats and in international festivals. Along with her talent as a bassist she brings a sultry voice to masterfully deliver familiar standards from the American Songbook. John de Martino will join her on piano for this show.
October 14th - ATASH (World Music)
 Hailed by the Austin Chronicle as "Austin's best kept secret," Atash has been a force in the genre of world music since 1996. The level of musicianship is stunning and several players are members of acclaimed symphony orchestras. Drums, sitar, vocals, violin and bass will accompany a global range of traditional instruments.
November 11th - the Dave Noland Quintet (Saxophone)
 Dave Noland was raised in San Angelo and now resides in NYC working on Broadway Shows and teaching at the university level. His debut album, Nomad, has been well received by the elite of Jazz critics and reveals not only a talented player of exceptional tone, but a gifter writer, arranger and band leader as well. Dave returns home with a supporting cast of some of the most talented young players on the NYC scene. This show will have the energy, improvisaton and feel of a live jam session!
November 18th - Season Finale with Grammy-Nominee, Freddy Cole
 As brother of the legendary Nat King Cole, Freddy has become accustomed to high expectations. He delivers with a style and a voice reminiscent of Nat, but all his own. He is a Grammy-nominated vocalist and brings his quartet to town for a superb season finale featuring classics, a few holiday tunes and memorable original songs. Come laugh, cry and experience one of America’s living treasures!
"Freddy has an impeccable sense of swing... he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive." -The New York Times
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW:
Venue: Cactus Hotel (36 East Twohig)
Seating: General Admission
Time: Doors/Bar/Opening Act (local school-based jazz bands) at 7:30 PM
Ticket Prices: $20/person general admission ($10/person military and student. Please provide i.d.)
Season Tickets: $60/person general admission ($30/person military and students with valid i.d.) Season tickets include one non-reserved seat to each of the concerts at the Cactus Hotel.
Ticket Outlets: Cultural Affairs Council Office (Suite 200, Cactus Hotel), Blair's Western Wear (4230 Sherwood Way), In Vino Veritas (2007 Knickerbocker), Elite Physique (3109 Knickerbocker or 2802 Southwest Blvd.)
Tickets by Phone: (325) 653-6793
Tickets at Will Call: Unpaid Will Call tickets will be released to the public if not picked up by 8:30pm the night of the concert.
Tickets at the Door: If available
Payment Options: cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express
Refreshments: Beer, wine and cocktails are available. Food is not available.
Smoking: The Cactus Hotel is a non-smoking facility.
CD Sales: The artists are allowed to sell their CDs.
 The Cactus Music Series is funded in part
by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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