Entertainment Series of Irving

America’s Beloved Tenor Daniel Rodriguez was the New York City cop who helped bring the country an uplifting spirit of promise and hope with his stirring rendition of “God Bless America” after the September 11th terrorist attacks. Daniel has appeared on television’s The Late Show with David Letterman, Larry King Live, Live with Regis and Kelly and Oprah, among many other high profile events and debuted with the Chelsea Opera Company in New York City as “Canio” in Pagliacci.

Accompanied by piano and bass, Daniel will be joined by his talented wife, soprano Marla Kavanaugh. Their musical program will tell a beautiful story of how they met and include songs from the US and Marla’s native country New Zealand.

Amy Stevenson has been singing and entertaining since she started choir at the Baptist church at the age of 3.  She has been involved in theater in the Metroplex for many years with favorite roles and shows being Madame de la Grande Bouche in Beauty and the Beast at Bass Hall; Rockin Christmas Party, Make Me a Song and Songs for a New World.  She has also enjoyed being involved in local opera companies in The Merry Widow with Dallas Opera at the Music Hall and Carmen with Ft Worth Opera at Bass Hall.  Amy enjoys teaching elementary school in Irving and entertaining the masses.  She has taken her cabaret shows to NYC several times and every Monday she can be found hosting Dallas’ (and her) favorite Monday night happening – Mama’s Party.

Music is in their blood. You can feel it in your bones. This Canadian trio of teenagers (fourth-generation musicians) is not shy about sharing their country-flavored style with the world.

Barely adults, Elijah, John and James are artists in every sense of the word and already have the credentials of veterans. Having performed at the Grand Ole Opry, toured Europe in 2006, performed at Jacob’s Ladder Musical Festival in Israel and received the Daniel Pearl Memorial violin in 2006, their bluegrass, gospel vibes are sending waves of recognition to the legend Arlo Guthrie himself. Violin, guitar, intricate finger-work and vocals are just some of the factors that come together to make The Abrams Brothers modern-day virtuosos.

Entertainment Series of Irving is pleased to present Jason Coleman. He was such a hit in our 2009-10 season, he’s back to entertain you again with his Granddad’s hits. Floyd Cramer is one of the most admired instrumentalists of all time. His signature piano styling is exemplified by the smash hit, “Last Date,” and can be heard on classic songs by countless music legends, including Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley.

Floyd’s distinctive sound is still alive and powerful today through the music of his grandson, Jason Coleman, who has been playing the piano since he could reach the keys. After Jason made his Grand Ole Opry debut at age 17, he was given the honor of playing for the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony recognizing his grandfather’s induction into the Hall of Fame.