Sincerely,
Douglas R. Fiely
Director, Schomburg Series

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Performances

Neil Jacobs and American Gypsy
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
7:00 p.m. Schomburg Auditorium
Internationally acclaimed 12-string guitarist / composer Neil Jacobs, Ukrainian master violinist Arkadiy Gips, and award-winning bassist, Steven Fox form this soulful, high-energy Gypsy “power trio.” American Gypsy has thrilled and mesmerized audiences across the United States and Europe as they transform Gypsy, jazz, and world folk into intriguing new American music. Both Neil Jacobs and Arkadiy Gips have a history of performing and traveling with the Gypsies of Europe. Neil resided and studied with Gypsies of Spain from 1994-1996, and Arkadiy traveled with a Gypsy group from Bulgaria in the 80’s. Steven Fox is a graduate of Ohio State University where he earned his degree in double bass performance. His musical expertise includes everything from bluegrass to African music and beyond. Co-Sponsored by: The Hubbard Company
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Dwight Lenox and Orchestra
Thursday, October 23, 2008
7:30 p.m. Historic Valentine Theater

From blues to ballads and jazz to swing, Dwight shines. His impeccable instincts and mellow sound have garnered the attention of some of the finest musicians in the industry. He’s performed with Sammy Tucker and renowned organist Hank Marr. He’s been showcased alongside the likes of Freddie Hubbard, Bobbie Humphrys, Ramsey Lewis and Herbie Mann. And as featured vocalist with the 17-piece Columbus Jazz Orchestra, he’s shared the stage with Harold Jones and Carmen Bradford. Dwight’s fluid style lends itself to a vast repertoire from Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, James Ingram, Stevie Wonder, Lou Rawls and many more. But his raw abilities are uniquely evidenced in his performance of original music.
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Lee Murdock
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
7:00 p.m. Schomburg Auditorium

Lee Murdock has uncovered a boundless body of music and stories in the Great Lakes. There is an amazing timelessness in this music. Great Lakes songs are made of hard word, hard living, ships that go down and ships that come in. The music is grounded in the work song tradition, from the rugged days of lumberjacks and wooden sailing schooners. Lee’s fans have discovered a sweetwater treasure in his songs about the Great Lakes, lives of sailors and fishermen, lighthouse keepers, ghosts, shipwrecks, outlaws and everyday heroes. Murdock’s concert coincides with the anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald on November 10, 1975.
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The David Munnelly Band
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
7:00 p.m. Schomburg Auditorium

Started by Irish button accordion player David Munnelly, the David Munnelly Band is one of the hottest bands on the traditional Celtic music scene. The exciting sextet combines button accordion, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, bodhrán and flute for a high-spirited instrumental sound colored with a bit of jazz and ragtime, topped with the singing of All-Ireland champion Shauna Mullin and the extraordinary percussive dancing of American Nic Gareiss. “The Irish band to see” (Irish Voice) has won special acclaim for incorporating the sound of the 1920s and 1930s and such bands from that era as the Flanagan Brothers with its traditional roots. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these outstanding Irish musicians.
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Ernie Hawkins
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
7:00 p.m. Schomburg Auditorium

For many years Ernie Hawkins has been playing concerts, clubs, blues and folk festivals, workshops, colleges, museums, parties, fist fights and millennium celebrations in the United States, Canada, Japan and Europe. He has played with blues greats such as Son House, Mance Lipscomb, Fred McDowell, Jim Brewer, Rev. Gary Davis and many others. “Ernie Hawkins is an important link in the unbroken chain of blues and gospel artists. His guitaristry and love of the style is incomparable. From the Rev. Gary Davis into the future with his own style Ernie is one of the special ones!” - Jorma Kaukonen
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Schomburg Series Sponsorship Information
Defiance College supports the cultural life of Northwest Ohio in numerous ways – concerts by the Defiance College Community Band, musical performances including the annual Messiah concert, and plays performed by the DC Players – to name a few.

The efforts of Defiance College to encourage and support the cultural life for the citizens of Northwest Ohio continues with the 2008-2009 Schomburg Series offerings. We are proud of our partnerships and encouraged by the number of sponsors who support the diverse talent that we bring to the community. We rely on these corporations and individuals to assist in funding the high caliber of talent that we bring to the area.

Senior, Brass, Bronze, and Silver sponsors receive invitations to special events, a listing in the program, and one ticket to each of the performances. Gold, Platinum, and Diamond sponsors receive two tickets. Corporate sponsors receive a program listing, four season tickets, a listing on all advertising, and the opportunity to place their company logo and a short statement on the available performance of their choice.

Sponsorship level

Corporate Sponsor: Diamond Sponsor: Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: Silver Sponsor: Bronze Sponsor: Brass Sponsor: Senior Sponsor:

$1,500 $500 - $1,000 $300 - $499 $150 - $299 $75 - $149 $65 $55 $45 (age 60 and above)

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Contact Information:
Douglas R. Fiely, Director
Defiance College
701 North Clinton Street
Defiance OH 4 3512
419.783.2452
dfiely@defiance.edu