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PATRICIA ALBERTI P E R F O R M I N G A R T I S T S M A N A G E M E N T www.palbertiartists.com SWITCHBACK AMERICAN ROOTS – CELTIC SOUL SPOTLIGHT Featured on 30 PBS stations throughout the U.S. KUDOS “…multi-faceted and high quality in all directions… Each of them has amazing talent…pure excellence.” —Susan Thomae-Morphew, Director, R. Don Cowan Fine Arts Center, University of Texas at Tyler “Brian and Marty are not only consummate professionals in their field, they are delightful performers and lovely human beings.” —Christina Steelman, Ex. Dir., Springfield Area Arts Council, Springfield, IL “…a unique, unsurpassed playing style and superb lyric talent coupled with an enchanting vocal clarity.” —Cameron Ross, Assistant Chief of Staff, Land Force Central Area Headquarters, Ontario, Canada Switchback – American Roots – Celtic Soul The talent of Martin McCormack and Brian FitzGerald is a musical partnership that results in an exciting and entertaining duo…Switchback. Think guitar, mandolin, vocals and some good Irish humor and you have Switchback entertaining audiences world-wide. Having been chosen by legendary County Kerry composer and concertina master, Terrence “Cuz” Teahan, Marty and Brian joined his traditional Irish group, thus becoming part of one of the last generations to be directly influenced by a master of this musical genre. Their first album was literally a commercial success with Chevrolet using one of the songs to promote the Chevy Blazer. Switchback’s music – 11 original albums to date – is frequently played on radio stations such as RTE Radio One in Dublin with Pat Kenny as the host. The Americana Sessions and Celtic Sessions programs, produced by an Emmy Award-winning staff of WTTW, Chicago, can be seen on PBS Television throughout the United States. Their highly energetic and engaging performances have made them headliners from Nashville to County Mayo, Ireland. Sometimes known as “the duo who sounds like eight people,” Switchback has become festival favorites, entertaining large audiences at festivals from Canada to over 15,000 at the Summer Celebration in Muskegon, Michigan. Their orchestral presentations of traditional and original Irish music with the 75 member Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra received standing ovations. Switchback also offers educational programs and songwriting workshops for school and community organizations. The duo often customizes programs to fit the curriculum of the presenter. Elementary through high school are the settings for their spirited programs. Switchback features an Americana show that is original and traditional. It is performed in an exciting style unique to Switchback. Brian and Marty perform their brand of Americana Folk Songs as they define what that form of music encompasses. Always a crowd pleaser, Switchback’s Americana includes stories of their travels, audience participation and a healthy dose of comedy thrown in for good measure. Whatever they play, no matter the size or age of the audience, Switchback always captivates and charms folks with their energy and creativity. Great Music! Good Irish Humor! Arizona - Payson Office Hawaii Office Arizona - Tucson Office Patricia Alberti 1912 E. Rainbow Trail Payson, Arizona 85541 Tel 928.468.6963 Fax 928.468.6765 email: [email protected] Mary Schulz P.O. Box 1668 Hanalei, Hawaii 96714 Tel 808.826.1406 Fax 808.826.8781 email: [email protected] Bob Boysen 18637 S. Avenida Santa Deborah Sahuarita, Arizona 85629 Tel (Tucson) 520.305.9712 email: [email protected] PATRICIA ALBERTI P E R F O R M I N G A R T I S T S M A N A G E M E N T www.palbertiartists.com SWITCHBACK AMERICAN ROOTS – CELTIC SOUL SPOTLIGHT Voted Top Duo 2008-2009 (US, Ireland, EU and UK) By the Irish Music Association KUDOS “absolutely wonderful performers…They are very genuine in their performances and their love of their art – and their roots in Ireland shine through.” —Carolyn Brode, Performing Arts Manager, Gorton Center for the Performing Arts Lake Forest, IL “With Everly Brothers harmonies and FitzGerald’s whirlwind and soulful mandolin work, Switchback romps and reels with audacity and talent.” —Matt Molloy, Musician, The Chieftains BIG IS BEAUTIFUL! Have you ever been to an opera where the words were projected up on the screen as the soprano is singing in Italian? Well, without it, the opera would still be beautiful, but it really does help give the performance extra meaning. That’s the idea behind Switchback’s big shows. By big show, we mean our two special performances that are accompanied by stunning visual scenes that play behind Brian and Marty as they perform. The Celtic Show has beautiful views of Ireland that have been taken during the many Switchback tours. The Americana Show has photos taken from around the upper Mississippi region, which is where Brian lives. Both shows consist of two 45-mmute segments of scenery that are projected behind the band. Each scene dissolves into another glorious view that enhances the impact of a Switchback program. As one fan said after the Celtic show, “I felt like I was transported to Ireland.” First used at the request of Susan Thomae-Morphew, director of the University of Texas at Tyler’s R Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, the visual presentation made the big show a huge success. As Susan said, it created “an additional dimension in our vast hall. The performance is warm, energetic and pure excellence.” And another option for our big shows is the addition of dancers who can perform Celtic dancing or some good American clogging. Dancing to traditional as well as original Switchback songs, the dancers help create a dynamic performance that will have your patrons asking for a repeat performance. Give us a call and we can help you get the BIG SHOW to your Performing Arts Center. BIG IS BEAUTIFUL! Arizona - Payson Office Hawaii Office Arizona - Tucson Office Patricia Alberti 1912 E. Rainbow Trail Payson, Arizona 85541 Tel 928.468.6963 Fax 928.468.6765 email: [email protected] Mary Schulz P.O. Box 1668 Hanalei, Hawaii 96714 Tel 808.826.1406 Fax 808.826.8781 email: [email protected] Bob Boysen 18637 S. Avenida Santa Deborah Sahuarita, Arizona 85629 Tel (Tucson) 520.305.9712 email: [email protected] PATRICIA ALBERTI P E R F O R M I N G A R T I S T S M A N A G E M E N T www.palbertiartists.com IT’S TIME TO SWITCH ON THE FOLLOWING GREAT PERFORMANCES!” Traveling Down An Irish Road Tour—oin Brian and Marty as they take you on a musical journey across the Emerald Isle with a collection of Celtic original and timeless traditional pieces. Kanoka, A musical postcard from the Midwest—Switchback celebrates its American Roots with a tribute of songs that captures the spirit of the Midwest, its landscape and the people who call the plains and bluffs home. Good Church—That’s an old southern term that means “when things are all right”. Good Church is quite all right with an evening of sacred music that helped shape the foundation of the American song writing. Complete with Switchback originals, this program delves into the story behind such songs as “Amazing Grace”, “Down By the Riverside”, and “How Great Thou Art”. At the same time Switchback originals draw upon the traditional spirit to complete the evening with a show that will have you singing along, clapping your hands and getting a taste of an old time revival. A Very Switchback Christmas—It is the down-home favorite that started at the Thrasher Opera House and has now played in venues across North America. Brian and Marty bring you the holiday standards along with some fun Christmas originals from the album that bears the shows name. Audience participation is literally key, as the famous Switchback Car Key Choir is activated each time, with audience car keys jangling along to such favorites as “Jingle Bells” and “Silver Bells”. Sing along, share the humor and add a little nip of the Irish in this year’s musical eggnog! An Evening With Switchback—Hundreds of PBS stations play their specials, now see them live on stage as they present the eclectic mix of American Roots and Celtic Soul. The original music of Switchback has been described as “breathtaking music for your ears”. Join Marty and Brian as they tell the tales behind their outrageous humorous ditties, touching ballads and soaring rockers. Arizona - Payson Office Hawaii Office Arizona - Tucson Office Patricia Alberti 1912 E. Rainbow Trail Payson, Arizona 85541 Tel 928.468.6963 Fax 928.468.6765 email: [email protected] Mary Schulz P.O. Box 1668 Hanalei, Hawaii 96714 Tel 808.826.1406 Fax 808.826.1406 email: [email protected] Bob Boysen 18637 S. Avenida Santa Deborah Sahuarita, Arizona 85629 Tel (Tucson) 520.305.9712 email: [email protected] PATRICIA ALBERTI P E R F O R M I N G A R T I S T S M A N A G E M E N T www.palbertiartists.com SWITCHBACK American Roots — Celtic Soul Big is Beautiful! Have you ever been to an opera where the words were projected up on the screen as the soprano is singing in Italian? Well, without it, the opera would still be beautiful, but it really does help give the performance extra meaning. That’s the idea behind Switchback’s big shows. By big show, we mean our two special performances that are accompanied by stunning visual scenes that play behind Brian and Marty as they perform. The Celtic Show has beautiful views of Ireland that have been taken during the many Switchback tours. The Americana Show has photos taken from around the upper Mississippi region, which is where Brian lives. Both shows consist of two 45-mmute segments of scenery that are projected behind the band. Each scene dissolves into another glorious view that enhances the impact of a Switchback program. As one fan said after the Celtic show, “I felt like I was transported to Ireland.” First used at the request of Susan Thomae-Morphew, director of the University of Texas at Tyler’s R Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center, the visual presentation made the big show a huge success. As Susan said, it created “an additional dimension in our vast hall. The performance is warm, energetic and pure excellence.” And another option for our big shows is the addition of dancers who can perform Celtic dancing or some good American clogging. Dancing to traditional as well as original Switchback songs, the dancers help create a dynamic performance that will have your patrons asking for a repeat performance. Give us a call and we can help you get the big show to your Performing Arts Center. Big is beautiful! Arizona - Payson Office Hawaii Office Arizona - Tucson Office Patricia Alberti 1912 E. Rainbow Trail Payson, Arizona 85541 Tel 928.468.6963 Fax 928.468.6765 email: [email protected] Mary Schulz P.O. Box 1668 Hanalei, Hawaii 96714 Tel 808.826.1406 Fax 808.826.1406 email: [email protected] Bob Boysen 18637 S. Avenida Santa Deborah Sahuarita, Arizona 85629 Tel (Tucson) 520.305.9712 email: [email protected]
