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  • Hawaii Public Radio (HPR) - Chris Vandercook Band and “The Three Kings,” Saturday, June 14th in the Atherton A tribute to blues giants B.B. King, Albert King and Freddy King

  • Type: Special Event
    Date: Saturday - 6/14/2014
    Time: 7:30 p.m.
    Location:
    Hawaii Public Radio (HPR)
    Atherton Performing Arts Studio
    738 Kaheka Street
    Honolulu, HI 96814

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Chris Vandercook Band and "The Three Kings," Saturday, June 14th in the Atherton

A tribute to blues giants B.B. King, Albert King and Freddy King

Singer-guitarist Chris Vandercook and his band, augmented with a horn section, pay tribute to "The Three Kings," blues giants B.B. King, Albert King and Freddy King, in the intimacy of HPR's Atherton Studio on Saturday, June 14th at 7:30 p.m. Unrelated to one another except for the mastery of their art, over the year's each musician's distinctive playing style and sound has come to define the modern electric blues sound. Vandercook's salute will feature original hits, new songs, and new arrangements for horns inspired by "The Three Kings." The lineup for this special evening will include: Vandercook (vocals, guitar); Paul Stanley (saxophone) and Ray Williams (trumpet) of the Powerhouse Horns; Bobby Thursby (organ) and Chris Vandercook Band regulars drummer Scott Shafer and bassist Ernie Provencher. Reservations may be made online at www.hprtickets.org or by calling the station (808-955-8821) during regular business hours. Tickets are $30 general, $25 for HPR members, and $15 for students with ID. The Atherton Studio is located at Hawaii Public Radio at 738 Kaheka Street in Honolulu.

Chris Vandercook has played guitar professionally for more than thirty years and while comfortable and proficient in wide variety of styles and genres, he is perhaps best known as an interpreter of the blues. He's bandleader for the Chris Vandercook Band, an arranger and a soloist. In addition, he has contributed album notes for Verve Records on classic recordings by Kenny Burrell and Dizzy Gillespie. Since 2011 Vandercook has served as co-host for Hawaii Public Radio's daily statewide interview program, The Conversation.

For "The Three Kings" tribute, Vandercook has augmented his band's regular lineup with a horn section for a bigger, more textured sound. He's also composed new songs and created new arrangements of blues classics made famous by "The Kings."




About HPR's Atherton Performing Arts Studio

The Atherton Studio seats 75 people and is home to a magnificent Bösendorfer concert grand piano. The Studio is available for rent for musical performances, community group meetings, and lectures. It is located in the HPR office and studio complex at 738 Kaheka Street, across from the Honolulu Don Quijote. Metered street parking is available, as are paid lots at the First Hawaiian Bank (Kapi‘olani branch) and in the Pan Am building.

About Hawaii Public Radio

HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, American Public Media, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio. In October 2013, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its second consecutive four-star rating for exceptional fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and West Hawai‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM)
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