Sunday Art Experiences

2020 FESTIVAL

ART EXPERIENCES

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Saturday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Kierland Boulevard
Free Admission
Between Kierland Commons, and The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa.

Presented by the Kierland Master Association – a collaboration between Kierland Commons, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, The Kierland Master Association, and the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) – the Kierland POP experience will feature immersive and experiential activities throughout Kierland Commons and The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa. Colorful experiences include a three-day community POP art festival, the 4th Annual Kierland POP 5K Run/Walk, an Arts & Crafts marketplace, and more.

Signature Art Experiences

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Vessel Project
Founded in 1996 by Rachel Bowditch and Lea Bender, Vessel is a theatre company dedicated to exploring innovative intersections between physical theatre, public art, installation, dance, visual arts, and multi-media technology. Our goal is to create exciting, visually dynamic, original work. Our combined international experience results in a style that crosses the boundaries of theatrical form. Currently based in Phoenix, Arizona, Vessel draws actors, dancers, circus artists, playwrights, poets, musicians, and designers into a single creative endeavor. Creating a common physical vocabulary through vigorous physical preparation drawing on Lecoq pedagogy, Viewpoints, and Rasaboxes actor training techniques among others is the foundation of our work. From the street to the stage, our aim is to create a poetry of space that brings our stories to life in dynamic, poignant, and visceral forms while creating a sense of intimacy and connection to our audiences. Vessel is a not-for-profit (501c3) theatre company under the fiscal umbrella of Fractured Atlas.
www.vesselproject.org

Chalk Art Mural by Rather be Chalking
https://www.ratherbechalking.com/

Main Stage Performances

The Kierland POP Festival mainstage is located on Kierland Boulevard, in the heart of the Kierland Commons Shopping Center. Seating will not be provided during performances.

11:00 AM
The Sugar Thieves (Blues Duo)
The Sugar Thieves have been winning fans over worldwide with their high energy, soulful live shows since 2006. Over the years they have honed their brand of American roots music, creating a sound that is all their own. Moving between blues, country, folk, gospel, rock and roll, and elements of jazz, freely they honor the tradition that makes American music so great. From smokey dive bars, to big festival stages, this band has what it takes to move the people.
www.sugarthieves.com

1:00 PM
Traveler (World Music Fusion)
TRAVELER featuring the captivating sound of violin, oud, Middle Eastern percussion along with ethnic instruments collected during violinist and band leader Scott Jeffers’ journeys around the world. The compositions range from fiery to playful songs, to tragic, heart-wrenching ballads inspired while traveling across the harsh deserts of Jordan and Egypt and across the contrasting landscape of the Emerald Isle. The real magic of a Traveler concert is in the connection the band makes with the audience. Acoustic Traveler has been a returning favorite of the spectacular Las Noches de las Luminarias festival throughout December, bringing the sounds of Moroccan sand dunes, Mediterranean coast, birdsong filled forests of Transylvania, and rain forests of Malaysia to Arizona. Learn more about this group at travelerworldfusion.com/bio/

3:30 PM
Sahnas Brothers (Flamenco and Latin Guitar)
Beautifully blending the sounds and rhythms of their native Greek culture with the warm, inviting romance of the classical Spanish guitar, brothers Thano and Demitri Sahnas have created a magical and intimate Mediterranean style that perfectly complements the powerful jazz-fusion of their popular Phoenix based band Turning Point. Sahnas—as the brothers are collectively known—has enthralled thousands of people at clubs and arts and crafts festivals throughout the Southwest with their unique hybrid sound. Learn more about this group at www.theguitarbrothers.com/home

POP-Up Music Performances

Pop-Up music performances are located throughout the Kierland Commons Shopping Center. Performances are set to surprise shoppers, as they are located throughout the walkways and courtyards throught the center.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Carolyn Camp (Americana, Old Time and Blues)

Carolyn Camp (Pick & Holler) plays mostly instrumental old-time and early country classics on fiddle with occasional harmonies and vocals.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Joe Baker (Americana, Old Time and Blues)

Joe Baker (Acoustic Guitar) plays moslty instrumental old-time and early country classics on the acoustic guitar.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Come Back Buddy (Retro Rock and Roll)
Transcend time with music from the 50's! Step back in time with COME BACK BUDDY specializing in 50's Rock-N-Roll, providing great entertainment for dancing and fun. An exciting atmosphere for "kids" of all ages! Learn more about this group at www.comebackbuddy.com.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Rachelle Romeo (Blues and Funk Saxophone)
Rachelle Romeo is a highly sought-after saxophonist and respected veteran of the Los Angeles R&B, blues and jazz scenes. Her warm, distinctive tone and unerring musicality lends wonderful soul to every note she plays. A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Rachelle started saxophone at the age of 10 in the school jazz band. She continued playing through high school in the award-winning jazz band, marching band and concert band. Rachelle continued her playing and music education at the local community college majoring in music and then attended Hayward State. Her love of performing led her to Los Angeles where she had an active performance career. Some notable artists she has performed with are, Peter Cetera, Flora Purim, Airto Moreira, Steve Smith, Pete Escovedo, Dallas Hodge, as well as many local bands. Rachelle has recorded for film, been a featured artist on live radio and other artists projects like No Static trio + who released a CD in the fall of 2013 called" Times up". Rachelle was a 3 time featured artist in an annual event called Divas Do the Blues, featuring women in blues. She recently moved to Arizona where she currently shares her talents with local bands and solo gigs in the Phoenix area. Learn more about this artist at www.rachelleromeo.com

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
J. Scotty Howard (Americana Singer/Songwriter)
J. Scotty Howard is the leader and founding member of the rollicking country/rock band Tramps & Thieves, who, in addition to touring Germany in 2015, have shared stages with Jason Isbell, Blackberry Smoke and The Gin Blossoms, to name a few. As a solo performer Scotty strips down the many songs he’s written, both in and out of the band, but also pays homage to his diverse influences with riveting, finger picked guitar, harmonica and vocal renditions of tunes ranging from Motown hits to Texas Troubadour classics.
https://jscotthoward.com/

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Igor Glenn (Jazz Cowboy)
Igor is a lively entertainer performing on stage for large audiences and for intimate concerts in private homes. With a 4-octave voice which includes skilled yodeling, his story songs cover the U.S. borderlands from the Deep South to the Wild West.
Igor was a professional accompanist for musicians including Benny Goodman and John Denver. His show band, the “Jazz Cowboys” toured the United States and throughout the world in Australia, Asia, Canada, Europe, Israel and Mexico. National television appearances include five appearances on the hilarious “Gong Show”. Each December, he entertains as a real-beard Santa Claus.
https://igorsjazzcowboys.com/

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Funky Lotus (Blues and Funk Saxophone)
Rachelle Romeo is a Multi-Saxophonist who excels at playing Pop, Blues and Jazz. Rachelle is a graduate of Cal State University Hayward, where she received a degree in Music Education and Saxophone Performance. She also studied privately with Jazz saxophonist Rachel Z. Rachelle.

Throughout her career, Rachelle has performed with the Symphonic Wood Wind Orchestra, Diva’s Do the Blues, Al Jacobs' Coasters, Latin percussionist Pete Escovedo, and Steve Smith of Journey. She has recorded with the renowned Brazilian duo Aierto Moreira & Flora Purim, Sue Raney, Lisa Cee, B.J. Sharpe and David Longoria just to name a few. Rachelle has recently toured with Tchiya Amet & The Lighthouse Band and with the group Big Fish.