Mark Wagner to join Maryville High Orchestra for Clayton concert
Speaking of the Clayton Center for the Arts, here’s something extremely cool in the works: Singer-songwriter Mark Wagner will join the Maryville High School Orchestra on stage at the new facility for its annual Valentine’s Day concert.
We last wrote about Wagner, a Blount County native, back in October, when he returned to town for a CD release show for “Sun’s Gonna Rise,” his most recent album. As it turns out, Bill Robinson, director of the orchestra, got his hands on a copy of the record and loved it. (Wagner is a 2003 MHS graduate.) As a result, he’s invited Wagner and Ben Shive, producer of “Sun’s Gonna Rise,” to town for the Feb. 14 performance, which will feature seven songs off the album as performed by Wagner, Shive and the combined power of the orchestra.
The concert begins at 2 p.m.; tickets are $6 students/$11 adults in advance and $14 for all tickets the day of the performance. Check out the Clayton Center online for updates, and here’s a free .mp3 for your download pleasure:
“Something to Believe In,” by Mark Wagner: Right-click here (choose “Save Target As” or “Save Link As”)
Buy “Sun’s Gonna Rise,” the new album by Mark Wagner: Click here
Mark Wagner online: Click here
Steve-
I think I sat next to you at the Avett Brothers show!! I’m not sure, but I read a tweet you posted, and then noticed the photo beside it, and I think it’s you.
Anyway, if it WAS you and your wife I was sitting next to, AWESOME! I’ve been reading articles and interviews you’ve done for the past year or so and pining for the Knoxville scene. Small world.
See you around-
Amanda
Amanda
5 Jan 10 at 9:55 am