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Woodland
Park Zoo opens its 15th summer concert series, ZooTunes,
with singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff on July 15. She’ll
be followed by Keb’ Mo’ on July 22; Michael
McDonald on July 29; Marc Cohn
on August 5; David Wilcox on August 12; Lee Ritenour,
with R. Carlos Nakai Quartet, on August 19; and Art Garfunkel
on August 26.
Concerts
are held outdoors in the zoo’s North Meadow with festival
seating. Concert-goers are welcome to bring blankets and low-backed
patio chairs. Food and non-alcoholic beverages are available for
purchase. Law prohibits alcoholic beverages on zoo grounds. Concerts
benefit the zoo’s various conservation projects and general
fund.
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| WHEN: |
Wednesdays,
July 15 to August 26
Zoo
gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Local
opening acts begin at 6:00 p.m.
Headliners
begin at 7:00 p.m. Concerts end shortly after sundown.
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| WHERE: |
Woodland
Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N. The North Meadow is near the North
Gate off N. 59th St. & Phinney Ave. N. Other entries
are the South Gate at N. 50th St. & Fremont Ave.
N. and the West Gate at N. 55th St. & Phinney Ave.
N.
Parking
is free, but limited. Parking is also available at lower Woodland
Park. Call Metro at (206) 553-3000 for bus service to the zoo.
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| COST: |
Tickets
go on sale beginning June 6 at Zi˘
Pani˘ cafes, with limited tickets available at Woodland Park Zoo
gates. Ticket prices range from $8 to $10; 12 and under are free.
A $1 to $2 service charge is added to tickets purchased at any of
the 20 local Zi˘ Pani˘ cafes. If available, tickets will be for
sale only at the zoo on the day of each concert. |
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| INFO: |
Zoo
concert line: (206) 615-0076.
For
the Zi˘ Pani˘ location nearest you, please call: (206) 298-9082.
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July
15 Karla Bonoff * One of the all-time
favorite singer-songwriters to ever perform at the zoo, Karla Bonoff
has received acclaim for her performances as well as her extensive
songwriting career. Songs like the Grammy award-winning "All
My Life," performed by Linda Rondstat and Aaron Neville, have
earned her a well-deserved following of new and old admirers of
her music. Tickets: $8. |
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July
22 Keb’ Mo’ * The blues
artist makes his second consecutive appearance at the zoo. With
his mixture of 12 bar blues and down-to-earth ability to tell a
story in his songs, Keb’ Mo’ has earned his recognition
as one of the top contemporary blues men in the country. His single
"Just Like You" has been airing recently on VH1, and features
his friends Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne on vocals. Those who
have experienced Keb’ live attest that he brings much more
to the performance than his music. He brings himself and enjoys
the experience with the audience. Tickets: $10. |
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July
29 Michael McDonald * As a former
member of the Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald has repeatedly shaped
the music scene with his rich bluesy vocals. McDonald went on to
repeatedly unveil hits such as "I Keep Forgettin’ (Every
Time You’re Near)," "Ya Mo B There" with James
Ingram and "On My Own" with Patti LaBelle. Tickets:
$10. |
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Marc Cohn Replaces
Christopher Cross At ZooTunes
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August
5 Marc Cohn * Singer-songwriter
Marc Cohn hit the scene in 1991 with his successful hit, "Walking
in Memphis on his debut album, "Marc Cohn." Featuring
arrangement help from guitarist John Leventhal and a guest appearance
by James Taylor on "Perfect Love," this album won the
hearts of the musical community and earned him a Grammy Award for
"Best New Artist" following its release. Cohn heads are
sure to enjoy his premiere appearance at the zoo this year. Tickets:
$10. |
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August
12 David Wilcox * By combining
the honesty of folk music with a rock/pop sound, David Wilcox has
created a sound that reflects the themes he chooses to write on,
including loneliness, unrequited love, marriage and the birth of
a new child. Wilcox frequently draws comparisons to James Taylor,
but with a softer and warmer voice. Tickets: $8. |
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August
19 Lee Ritenour * Jazz guitarist
Lee Ritenour has spent his career experiencing and expanding music
in all realms. His recordings include work with artists ranging
from Barbra Streisand to Quincy Jones to Herbie Hancock. His 25
previous solo recordings have brought numerous gold albums, a dozen
Grammy nominations, and continual acclaim from listeners and critics.
Ritenour also is known for being a former member of Fourplay, whose
debut album in 1991 spent 33 weeks in the #1 position on Billboards
contemporary jazz chart. |
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R.
Carlos Nakai Quartet * This southwest
phenomena blends a fusion of jazz, folk, reggae, Native American,
Latin salsa and American styles. Grammy award-winning flutist R.
Carlos Nakai, percussionist Will Clipman, keyboardist/saxophonist
Amo Chip and guitarist/bassist J. David Muniz have created a musical
sound that encompasses a wealth of stylistic impressions. The quartet
is one of the best musical collaborations of players from different
backgrounds who incorporate diverse influences into extraordinary
music. Tickets: $10. |
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August
26 Art Garfunkel * As part of one
of the most influential musical duos ever, Art Garfunkel has made
an indelible mark on music and audiences worldwide. Since the 1970
split of Simon and Garfunkel, he has continued to record solo albums.
His most recent album includes his 6-year-old son in a rendition
of the Elvis classic, "Good Luck Charm." Throughout his
career, Garfunkel has always maintained his ability to touch his
audience and continues to do so in his performances combining classics
with new work. Tickets: $10. |
Buy
your tickets at any Zi˘ Pani˘ café by June 12 and receive three free
bagels.
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