Britt announces 2008 summer season Mar 28, 2008
- Crosby Stills and Nash, LeAnn Rimes, The Neville Brothers and Dr. John, Keb Mo , Taj Mahal, Earth Wind B.B. King, Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, Clint Black, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Buddy Guy, Judy Collins, Steve Miller Band and Joe Cocker are among those booked to perform for Britt Festivals 46th season of concerts under the stars. Britt Festivals is the Pacific Northwest s oldest outdoor music and performing arts festival. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Britt adds Big & Rich to festival lineup Aug 4, 2007
Britt Festivals announces the addition of the groundbreaking and multi-platinum country duo Big to its 2007 season ... The Britt Festivals 2007 Classical Season opens today ... Now in its 45th year, Britt Festivals is a non-profit organization that. (Yreka Siskiyou Daily News, CA)
Singing for the love of art Apr 6, 2007
She opened for the Smothers Brothers and for Burt Bacharach at the Britt Festivals, and sang with the Dixie Fat Cats at the Medford Jazz Jubilee, along with performing benefit concerts. As a girl growing up in San Jose, Calif. (Mail Tribune, OR)
The 2007 Britt season Mar 30, 2007
Audiences can look forward to another series of outdoor concerts when the Britt Festivals launches its 45th season this summer in Jacksonville ... The Britt Festivals announces its summer concert line-up ... The Britt Festivals has been presenting concerts for 44 years. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Grab some picnic fixings Mar 30, 2007
And the announcement of the Britt Festivals line-up always sets me dreaming about music and meals on the hillside. But. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Britt 'has something for everyone' this season Mar 24, 2007
Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs, Chicago, Vince Gill and the Doobie Brothers are among the big names on the 2007 Britt Festivals season announced Friday. Michael Franti and Spearhead will open Britt's 45th season June 8 at the Britt Pavilion in Jacksonville, and young pop-country singers Michelle Branch and Jessica Harp, performing as The Wreckers, will wrap it all up Sept. 9. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Railway project garners support Mar 18, 2007
The project will benefit the economy of both towns and reduce Jacksonville's traffic woes, especially during the busy Britt Festivals tourism season, Adams said at Wednesday's public hearing before Jacksonville Planning Commissioners. "We're trying to re-create what we had 100 years ago," said Adams, referring to the Rogue Valley Railroad, which ran between Jacksonville and Medford from 1891 to the 1920s. (Mail Tribune, OR)
On Journey and the Bloody Hollies Mar 2, 2007
For most people, Southern Oregon culture begins and ends with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Britt Festivals. Oh, and Bruce Campbell might live somewhere near Jacksonville. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Jacksonville proposes owning Britt area park Feb 28, 2007
The city of Jacksonville wants to own the Jackson County park where the Britt Festivals summer concerts have been staged since 1963 ... He said the county would not make any property transfer decision without first consulting Britt Festivals officials ... Britt Festivals officials had not yet seen a copy of the city's request. (Mail Tribune, OR)
'Hotel Paradiso' Feb 23, 2007
Smith has directed in the SOU Theatre Arts department since 1985, as well as directing productions for the Rogue Opera, Britt Festivals, Oregon Cabaret Theatre and Lyric Theatre. Lampooning stereotypical characters, especially fools and buffoons, is a device used for centuries in theatre. (Mail Tribune, OR)
These roots run deep Feb 9, 2007
He's a longtime Rogue Valley favorite, packing venues over the years from the old Jazmin's in Ashland to the Britt Festivals in Jacksonville and the Rogue Theatre in Grants Pass. His remarkable voice ranges from gravelly to smooth, and he plays more than 20 instruments, including the National Steel and Dobro guitars and the piano. (Mail Tribune, OR)
New Britt director 'passionate' about arts Jan 26, 2007
Britt Festivals on Thursday announced the hiring of former ballet dancer and current financial wizard Frederic (Rick) Hood Jr. as the new executive director of the nonprofit organization ... "Rick brings a unique blend of talents and experience to leading Britt Festivals. We're honored he's accepted the position," says Britt board President Jon Elliot ... He will take the helm Feb. 19, replacing Britt Festivals Executive Director Ron McUne, who retired in December after 20 years. (Mail Tribune, OR)
Keeping the songs and memories alive Jan 19, 2007
Thanks to the Britt Festivals, my wife and I were able to see some of our favorites from our teenage years. Right there on the stage in Jacksonville were the Everly Brothers and Little Richard. (Mail Tribune, OR)
