(Nashville, Tenn.) – Emery Entertainment presents ‘Rocky Mountain High Experience®, A John Denver Christmas starring Rick Schuler’ at TPAC’s Polk Theater for one night only, Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
‘Rocky Mountain High Experience®: A John Denver Christmas’ is a heartfelt tribute that captures the spirit of the season and the timeless appeal of John Denver’s music, and for the first time, will feature the accompaniment of the Starlight String Ensemble. From devoted fans to new audiences, this family-friendly production promises to uplift and inspire, offering a memorable holiday experience for all.
Tickets are $66-80 and are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased at the TPAC Box Office, on TPAC’s website or by calling 615-782-4040.
Led by acclaimed performer Rick Schuler and joined by Musical Director William Lenihan and the Starlight String Ensemble, this enchanting holiday concert features beloved Denver classics like ‘Rocky Mountain High,’ ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads,’ ‘Annie’s Song,’ and ‘Sunshine on My Shoulders.’ The evening also includes a heartfelt tribute to Denver’s iconic holiday specials, with seasonal favorites such as ‘Aspenglow,’ ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Joy to the World,’ and ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.’
This Nashville performance also signals the premiere of Rick Schuler’s long-awaited studio recording, ‘Colorado.’ Produced by the award-winning hit songwriter and record producer Keith Follesé at Nashville’s historic Sound Emporium studio, the twelve-song album includes four of John Denver’s hits along with eight original compositions by Schuler. The record will be available for purchase at the performance in CD, LP, and download versions.
“I am honored to officially release my album in Nashville, a musically important and exciting place, and where the record was produced,” said Schuler. “I feel deeply connected to John not just through his music and his lyrics, but also because we are both sensitive souls. It’s exciting to bring his music and my own original work to this audience.”
Rick Schuler emerged as the leading performer of John Denver’s music almost four decades ago. His Rocky Mountain High Experience® is just that, a true experience. Even John’s bandmates sing Rick's praises. Schuler not only sings, sounds and looks like Denver, he shares his humanitarian spirit and incorporates his global works into the show. He performs in front of thousands of Denver fans at such wide-ranging venues as performing art centers, theatres, and outdoor festival stages, and has been featured on nationally syndicated television and radio shows. Rick was also chosen to open and close a major Hollywood film release called ‘Grace and Grit’ starring Mena Suvari and Frances Fisher and directed by Sebastian Siegel. For more information on Rick Schuler, visit rickschulermusic.com.
Performance Schedule
Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m.
TPAC’s Polk Theater
505 Deaderick St
Nashville TN 37243
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