This site gives details of the Logan Tabernacle Interfaith Events that are sponsored by Cache Community Connections. Included are special events, the Summer Noon Music Series and Christmas Music Series. Concert Series Scheduler: fohtnotes@gmail.com
Friday, November 15, 2024
Sunday December 1st 6:30PM
ANNUAL LOGAN FOOD PANTRY BENEFIT
Come and enjoy this great mix of talented musicians and help support the Logan Food Pantry. Canned food item donations are encouraged!
Music for this event will be performed by:
The Logan Food Pantry Benefit Choir, which is conducted by Dr. Harold Heep and John Ribera, both who have a long and impressive background in music conducting and voice. Also participating is Mary Beck, Director of the Westminster Bell Choir, and Karla Axtell on piano.
Mary Beck and the Bell Choir have been an integral part of top performances in the valley including the American Festival Chorus Christmas concerts. They are always a delight to hear and a great hit with the community.
Karla Axtell is well known in the valley for her outstanding performances on piano and organ. She is continues to accompany many different choirs and orchestras throughout Cache Valley, including the Cache Children's Choir, the American Festival Chorus, and Cache Valley Symphony Orchestra.
The Cache Valley Interfaith Choir, directed by Randy Welbaum. After the events of 9/11 and during a time when the community needed help healing, an organization called Cache Community Connections was formed to promote unity, inclusiveness, and embrace diversity. Soon projects, programs, and performances were created that eventually led to an Interfaith Choir.
Monday December 9th 6:30PM
The CACHE VALLEY MEN'S CHORUS
The Cache Valley Men's Chorus, formerly the Imperial Glee Club, was founded and has been performing in Cache Valley since 1916. Directed by Jerry Vanderdoes and accompanied by Merrilee Broadbent, this group is comprised of talented and versatile singers. Come enjoy the uniquely beautiful and powerful sound of a great men’s chorus.
Tuesday December 10th
REBECCA ANDERSON HARPIST
Rebecca Anderson has been playing the harp for 13 years. She graduated from USU in 2023 with a bachelors in harp performance and loves to do local gigs around Utah. Also performing with her will be Rosemary Palmer on viola and violin, Eve Anderson on violin and Patrice Densley will sing. Her music is truly a bit of heaven experience!
Wednesday December 11th 6:30PM
ERICA CHEYENNE-PEART
Erica Cheyenne-Peart performs original country music as well as popular music among many genres. This past summer Erica performed for the first time at the Tabernacle Noon Concerts and became an instant favorite with the audience.
She will be accompanied by friends (and great entertainers): Jay Davis, Chris Mortensen, Jaxon Davis and Zan Summers.
Thursday December 12th 6:30PM
MIHO EVERITT AND REBECCA LOPEZ
Accomplished pianist Miho Everitt will be accompanying Rebecca Lopez with a variety of Christmas and other songs.
Miho brings her warm personality and outstanding skill at piano performance, drawing in her audiences with a concert you won't forget. She is known for bringing together other outstanding musicians who have performed with her at many concerts including the popular Summer Noon Tabernacle Concerts.
Rebecca is a multi-genre singer, who has sung in multiple countries of the world and many states across the United States. She was born in Mexico and partly raised there. She is a wife to a wonderful man from Chile of South America, and together they have five children.
Friday December 13TH 6:30PM
CRAIG MECHAM
One of the valley's favorite musician Craig Mecham will perform a variety of songs. He will be accompanied by a few guest performers.
A small group of young children will sing "Away in A Manger," both in English and a verse in Spanish. They are sure to be delightful!
Ending the program will be Holly Conger (CCID art teacher and area musician) singing "Mary Did You Know".
Saturday and Sunday December 14 and 15 - 6:30PM
There are 40-45 musicians from the community in this performance. There are also about 85 singers in the choir. These are all community volunteer members. We look forward to a delightful evening with this special group. Audience participation is encouraged!
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024
WELCOME TO LOGAN AND OUR
2024 SUMMER NOON CONCERTS
(Painting by Logan artist Brenda Anthony)
STARTING ON MONDAY MAY 27TH AND GOING THRU
WEDNESDAY JULY 31ST
Concerts held Monday thru Friday Noon to 1:00pm at the
lst/2nd Ward Church (200 West 89 South in Logan)
TAKE NOTE:
The May 27th concert will be held at the USU Daines Concert Hall.
All other noon concerts will be held at the 1st/2nd Ward Church
The following Evening concerts will start at 6:30pm at the Carol and Jim Laub Plaza across from the Tabernacle:
June 1st (Saturday) Juniper Junction
June 14th (Friday) HartStrings
June 28th (Friday) Cache Valley Good Time Band
July 12th (Friday) Blue Blazers Jazz Band
July 26th (Friday) Salk Lake City Letter Carriers Band
1st week
Monday, May 27 CACHE COMMUNITY BAND
This performance only
will be at the USU Daines Concert Hall
starting at 12:00 Noon
The Cache Community Band (CCB) has been serving Cache Valley
and its woodwind, brass, and percussion instrumentalists since 1979. The
CCB is comprised of three groups - The Cache Wind Symphony, Parade Band and Big
Band. In 2016, the CCB integrated with the Music Department at USU to increase
exposure and performance opportunities. The Wind Symphony, under the leadership
of USU band directors Dr. Thomas Rohrer and Dr. Lane Weaver, performs five
times each year and often combines their concerts with local high school bands
or USU music groups. This interaction provides a unique opportunity for young
musicians to share the joy and impact of music with adults that are continuing
their musical pursuits.
Tuesday May 28th ERICA PEART
Erica Peart discovered her passion for singing at the young
age of 6 and started playing guitar at age 14. In 2023, she started playing
live in Cache Valley both solo and as a guest vocalist with the “Off Center
Band”. Recently, she has ventured into crafting her own country-inspired
compositions, weaving heartfelt narratives into her original works. She
performs original country music alongside popular music among many genres. She
will be accompanied by Jay Davis on rhythm guitar and Chris Mortensen on bass.
Wednesday May 29th
HINGE POINT
Kalli, Kassidy, and Kandy, are three sisters that make up the
contemporary Christian group Hinge Point. Their tight sibling harmony
gives their music a unique sound. They write their own original music and
also love singing covers of uplifting songs by their favorite
artists.
Hinge Point’s music will make you want to dance while filling
your soul with hope, peace and love.
Thursday May 30th KYRA MOON
Kyra Moon is a native of Providence, Utah. She has been
playing piano and composing music her whole life and loves to arrange music in
different styles. She has become known for taking requests for piano
improvisations from the audience, especially for Disney and Christmas songs.
Her hymn arrangements have been performed by people across the country, and her
music has also been performed on Temple Square. Kyra and her husband have four
boys and one girl.
Friday May 31 WASATCH BACK
Wasatch Back is a band of local musicians who are seasoned
veterans of the music scene in the Intermountain west. They specialize in
covering classic country and classic rock hit songs from the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
Great musicianship and tight harmony vocals characterize the sound of Wasatch
Back.
Saturday Evening June 1st
6:30pm at the Carol and Jim Laub Plaza
JUNIPER JUNCTION
Juniper
Junction plays Folk/Americana with a Bluegrass twist! Holly Conger fronts the
band singing everything from Patsy Cline to Dwight Yoakam, She is backed up by
the Gibbons boys and their dad Wally Gibbons who provide a solid accompaniment, as well as vocal harmonies.
2nd week
Monday June 3rd UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA &
MUSICAL THEATRE
Every Monday during our concert series, the Utah Festival
Opera and Musical Theatre will bring you a one-hour preview of the 2024 season.
Upcoming shows include: Anything Goes,
Cats, Gianni Schicchi & Buosso’s Ghost, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of
Horrors, Galaxy of Stars, The Pianists, Vocal Competition and Verdi Requiem.
You can go to their website for more information utahfestival.org
Tuesday, June 4th JOHN MORGAN
Americana singer-songwriter John Elwood Morgan is a true
American troubadour, sharing his music everywhere from big stages to small
coffeehouses. John's sound is a musical confluence of the Appalachian mountain
range and the southwestern desert, pulling influences from folk, bluegrass,
country, and blues to craft a unique sound and authentic stories in song.
Wednesday, June 5th HOLLY CONGER
Holly Conger has been playing
music in Cache Valley for many years both solo and with her band Juniper
Junction. She is the art teacher at CCID Charter School in Providence, Utah.
She lives in Providence with her husband Ryan and their two daughters: Lydia
and Violet. She sings original songs and chart topper cover songs
spanning over the past century.
Thursday, June 6th SADIE MORTENSEN
Sadie Mortensen was raised in Logan, Utah with four other
siblings. She started playing guitar and performing at the age of 12. In high
school she was the lead singer in the band Mjölk. Sadie recently returned from
serving a mission for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in
Berlin, Germany. Since being home, she’s been recording her first album of
originals and continues to play local venues and restaurants.
Friday June 7th CACHE VALLEY MEN'S CHORUS
Cache Valley Men’s Chorus, formerly the Imperial Glee Club,
was founded and has been performing in Cache Valley since 1916. Directed by
Jerry Vanderdoes and accompanied by Merrilee Broadbent, this group is comprised
of talented and versatile singers. Come enjoy the uniquely beautiful and
powerful sound of a great men’s chorus.
3rd week
Monday June 10 UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA &
MUSICAL THEATRE
Every Monday during our concert series, the Utah Festival
Opera and Musical Theatre will bring you a one-hour preview of the 2024 season.
Upcoming shows include: Anything Goes,
Cats, Gianni Schicchi & Buosso’s Ghost, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of
Horrors, Galaxy of Stars, The Pianists, Vocal Competition and Verdi Requiem.
You can go to their website for more information utahfestival.org
Tuesday, June 11th MUSICALITY
Musicality performs
upbeat concerts of classic oldies, love songs, patriotic numbers and everything
in-between! Personal stories highlight the impact music has on our lives and
gives a unique touch to this group's talented presentation. Violin, flute, tambourine
and piano accompaniment add to the fun and
energy Musicality generates during their performances.
Wednesday June 12th BANJO VS PIANO
The former step-mother-step-son pair combine their talents in their once-a-year duo performance, including humorous stories from their blended-family days and musical histories as well as much improvised playing. Jordan, raised in Cache Valley discovered his love for the banjo at age 12 and has won numerous competitions over the last 20 years.
Step mom Lezlee Hales Monroe, a Logan native and
current resident of Clearfield is a singer-songwriter and has created
multiple albums of music as well as performs in two Salt Lake based bands.
Thursday, June 13th RICARDO LARANJA
FAMILY
Ricardo Larkana Ricardo is a
multi-talented as a producer/composer. He is the Director of Multimedia
Operations at USU. began his teaching/mentoring career at an early age, taking
on piano students of all ages and backgrounds at the age of 12. He also began
performing as a professional musician in Brazil at that same age. He has always
been interested in technology and stays abreast of the latest audio and video
technologies available. Ricardo will play a variety of music on the keyboard as
his wife, Juila and daughter, Aline sing a mixture of jazz arrangements, gospel
and popular music. His son, George, will play bass guitar and saxophone.
Friday, June 14th KARLA AXTELL
Karla Axtell has loved playing piano all her life!
She received her piano degree at Utah State University in 2008, taught piano for
many years, and accompanies many different choirs and orchestras. She loves performing on the Logan Tabernacle organ. Karla is married to Bruce Axtell with eight
children and 26 grandchildren.
Friday EVENING June 14th at 6:30pm
at the Carol and Jim Laub Plaza
HARTSTRINGS
"HartStrings performs a repertoire of sacred, classical,
folk, and Broadway songs – anything from Orange Blossom Special to Lloyd
Weber’s Pie Jesu. The group consists of Brody and Corine Hart and their six
children. Brody was a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square and
Corine is a member of the Orchestra at Temple Square. Makenzie and Eliza, the
two oldest children, are currently studying violin performance at The Juilliard
School in Manhattan. They have soloed in concert with Kurt Bestor and Jenny
Oaks Baker. Makenzie made her debut performance in Carnegie Hall in 2023.
HartStrings has performed numerous times on Temple Square for the Families
Making Music concert series, Temple Square Concerts in the Park summer concert
series, and First Night Celebration. In 2015, HartStrings was asked to perform
a Christmas concert for the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints. HartStrings performs throughout the state of Utah and has
performed together as far away as India, China, Thailand, Singapore, and
Brazil."
4th Week
Monday, June 17th UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA &
MUSICAL THEATRE
Every Monday during our concert series, the Utah Festival
Opera and Musical Theatre will bring you a one-hour preview of the 2024 season.
Upcoming shows include: Anything Goes,
Cats, Gianni Schicchi & Buosso’s Ghost, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of
Horrors, Galaxy of Stars, The Pianists, Vocal Competition and Verdi Requiem.
You can go to their website for more information utahfestival.org
Tuesday, June 18th MIKE CHRISTIANSEN ON GUITAR
Dr. Mike Christiansen founded the guitar program at USU and
was Director of Guitar Studies at USU for 39 years. His repertoire ranges from
classic rock and pop to classical. He has performed from coast to coast doing
concerts and providing background music for corporate events, restaurants, and
receptions. He has recorded music for television and film, including the guitar
work on the film, Surviving Picasso starring Anthony Hopkins.
Mike is currently Director of Curriculum for Consonus Music.
Wednesday, June 19th CRISTINA EDLUND AND IRV NELSO
Cristina
Edlund & Irv Nelson are a vocalist/piano duo who share a love for classic
songs through the decades. Their performance will take you back in time to some
of the best songs ever recorded, that
will please the ear, touch the heart, and bring back fond
memories. Cristina is one of northern Utah’s favorite vocal artists. She specializes in the smooth sound of the classic
vocalists of the 40s, 50,s and 60s. When she was at USU, Cristina sang with
the Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Voices, Chamber Singers, and Jazz
Night at the Skyclub. Irv Nelson is a pianist, guitarist, bassist, and
vocalist who also performs with Relic Acoustic Band and other
groups. He is a composer and arranger whose work has been performed by solo
artists and choral groups around the world.
Thursday, June 20th CHRIS MORTENSEN
Chris Mortensen
is an experienced performer and songwriter. Starting at age 13, he has
performed in many bands all over the Intermountain west. Currently, Chris plays
bass and sings in several different local bands. For the past several years he
has played and sang as a solo act at area cowboy gatherings, showcasing
his songwriting ability. He is the past president of the Cowboy Poets of Utah,
past president of the Utah Chapter of the Western Music Association, and a
member of the Cowboy Poets of Idaho. Chris recently completed a cowboy poetry
album, “Upon My Horse’s Back.” That album was one of 5 nominees for Cowboy
Poetry Album of the Year by the International Western Music Association.
Friday, June 21st BEAR RIVER RAMBLERS
The Bear River
Ramblers are a country/bluegrass band from Logan, UT. They have been together
for 5 years and have performed frequently throughout Northern Utah and Southern
Idaho. Their high-energy music and tight harmonies are a favorite at festivals,
fairs and corporate events. When they’re all together the band consists of
Xavier Hay, banjo and vocals; Anna Anawalt, fiddle, mandolin and vocals; Craig
Mecham, guitar and vocals, Paul Mueller, bass and vocals, Sean Salisbury on
dobro and Buckley Banham on guitar. Both Anna Anawalt and Craig Mecham also
have demanding schedules as solo artists. You can follow The Bear River
Ramblers on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BearRiverRamblers.
5th week
Monday, June 24th UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA &
MUSICAL THEATRE
Every Monday during our concert series, the Utah Festival
Opera and Musical Theatre will bring you a one-hour preview of the 2024 season.
Upcoming shows include: Anything Goes,
Cats, Gianni Schicchi & Buosso’s Ghost, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of
Horrors, Galaxy of Stars, The Pianists, Vocal Competition and Verdi Requiem.
You can go to their website for more information utahfestival.org
Tuesday, June 25th DAN TRUMAN
Dan Truman continues to tour with the popular, award-winning
band Diamond Rio as their keyboard player. He is one of the original founders
of the band. He along with two of his sons also play in the well-known band
Nashville Tribute. We are fortunate to grab him off the road to have him share
his talent for our concert series. He performs some of his favorite piano
pieces (favorites to the audiences too) and his witt and humor bring
entertaining stories of life experiences touring with Diamond Rio and Nashville
Tribute.
Wednesday, June 26th MIHO EVERITT
Miho Everitt brings her warm
personality and outstanding skill at piano performance drawing in her audiences
with a concert you won’t forget. She
brings together other outstanding musicians who have performed with her for our
concert series in organ, piano, trumpet and flute. Get ready for an hour of extraordinary music.
Thursday June 27th KELIN AND KENDALL
Kelin Gibbons
(guitar and vocals) and Kendall Becker (double bass and vocals) are a Jazz duo
based in Logan. They cover mainly jazz standards and not-so-standards, along
with a few classic pop songs. Listeners can expect high quality musicianship,
fun arrangements of recognizable songs, and may even find some new favorite
songs!
Friday, May 3, 2024
Friday June 28th HALSEY HOLT FAMILY
The Holt Family has enjoyed making music together for more
than fifteen years. Each child began the study of their instrument at around
age three. Our performance will include folk, sacred, and classical music
performed on the piano, violin, cello, and guitar. We look forward to
sharing the light and joy that music and children can bring!
Friday Evening June 28th at 6:30pm
at the Carol and Jim Laub Plaza
CACHE VALLEY GOOD TIME BAND
It all began when Alan decided
that playing his tuba alone was no fun. So he started a band! The Cache Valley
Good Times Marching Band has been entertaining Cache Valley since 2020 and
having a great time doing it! And the audience has a great time hearing
it!
6th week
Monday July 1st UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA &
MUSICAL THEATRE
Every Monday during our concert series, the Utah Festival
Opera and Musical Theatre will bring you a one-hour preview of the 2024 season.
Upcoming shows include: Anything Goes,
Cats, Gianni Schicchi & Buosso’s Ghost, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of
Horrors, Galaxy of Stars, The Pianists, Vocal Competition and Verdi Requiem.
You can go to their website for more information utahfestival.org
July 2nd ROCKIE RICKS AND FRIENDS
Although Rockie has a PhD in electrical engineering, he took
opportunities to perform and accompany on piano and organ, and to compose and
arrange music. After retiring, he returned his focus to music and earned a BA
in music from USU. One of his compositions took third place in the 2023 Utah
Music Teacher's Association composition contest. He has performed in Utah,
Idaho, and Southern California. He can perform in a wide variety of genres, but
prefers classical, jazz, and show tunes. He has a special way of putting
feeling into his music.
Wednesday Jul 3rd OLAVESON FAMILY
Kurt
and Michelle Olaveson have always loved to make music, and were able to do
it together from a young age, even competing against each other in
competitions. Although they continued to study music in college,
they eventually pursued careers in medicine; Michelle in nursing and Kurt in
family medicine.
They now have four little girls who all love to
make music as well. The house is never
quiet! Vivian, Elsie, and Liesel continue to excel on violin and piano, and
Jorja (playing since age 3) keeps right up!
They will be sharing some of their latest
favorites from fiddle tunes to classical favorites.
Thursday Jul 4th RELIC ACOUSTIC BAND
Relic
Acoustic Band Consists of veteran musicians Steve Roberts, Scott Olsen, and Irv
Nelson. They perform songs that everyone loves from the golden era of acoustic
rock music: Bob Dylan, Neil Young, The Beatles, James Taylor, Crosby Stills
Nash & Young, John Denver, and many more. They have been playing together
for nearly 20 years. With three acoustic guitars and tight three-part
harmonies, they paint a delightful musical landscape. The performance provides
great entertainment with a relaxed and personable stage style.
Friday Jul 5th UKULELE AND "U"
We will have some good old-time sing-along-songs with YOU,
the audience as the main performers! This event will be in collaboration with
Logan’s KSM Music store and one of our favorite performers, Anna Anawalt.
KSM will offer 4 free group lessons (limit 6 in a group) to
learn some very basic ukulele. You can attend one or all 4 sessions. It will be
a first-come-first-serve basis. Sign up
for this will be at the Summer Citizen’s orientation at the KSM booth.
Then you’ll have an opportunity to strut that talent on July
5th. For those of you who want to give it a try, you can participate
in playing a couple of sing a long-songs. If you are already a “seasoned
ukulele player”, we’d love to have you help us out. And for our talented
singers in the audience, we hope you’ll help keep the music flowing!
7th week
Monday July 8th UTAH FESTIVAL OPERA &
MUSICAL THEATRE
Every Monday during our concert series, the Utah Festival
Opera and Musical Theatre will bring you a one-hour preview of the 2024 season.
Upcoming shows include: Anything Goes,
Cats, Gianni Schicchi & Buosso’s Ghost, Guys and Dolls, Little Shop of
Horrors, Galaxy of Stars, The Pianists, Vocal Competition and Verdi Requiem.
You can go to their website for more information utahfestival.org
Tuesday Jul 9th FRY STREET QUARTET
This remarkable quartet - hailed as "a triumph of ensemble playing" by the New York Times is a multi-faceted ensemble. The quartet has reached audiences from Carnegie Hall to London and Sarajevo to Jerusalem, exploring the medium of the string quartet and its life-affirming potential with "profound understanding...depth of expression, and stunning technical astuteness" (Deseret Morning
News). The quartet has a discography that includes a wide range of works, and they have commissioned and toured new works by a wide range of composers. Their collaboration with Dr. Robert Davies, Rising Tide: The Crossroads Project, has been performed more than 60 times in three different countries, and a film version of the project was released in 2020.
The Fry Street Quartet holds the Dan C. and Manon Caine Russell Endowed String Quartet. Residency at the Caine College of the Arts at Utah State University, where they have run the string program in the USU Music Department for more than twenty years.
Wednesday Jul 10th CRAIG MECHAM
Craig Mecham has spent more than five decades playing and performing on stages all over the United States including an extended 13-month tour in England where he performed for British Royalty, the Mayor of London, Chiefs of Staff Committee of British Armed Forces, various elected officials, religious leaders and for school children.
Craig has more than 20 songs in his library of current releases. He recently took 2nd place at the KSM Songwriter’s Contest and has been a two-time finalist at the prestigious Red Lodge Songwriter’s Festival. He was nominated for the HUGS 24/7 Radio Male Artist of the Year in both 2021 and 2022. His music can be found on Pandora, Spotify, Apple Music and all of the major streaming services.
As
an accomplished storyteller and humorist, His ability to weave music and lyrics
into a very personal experience will have you roaring with laughter one minute
and quietly dabbing your eyes the next.
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