35th ANNUAL CELEBRATION
National Tap Dance Day
May 25, 2024
Walt Wilkins: Songwriter, singer, traveler, troubadour - the calling I answered, the life I chose, the way I make my way.
I chose to go full time on this road 25 years ago. Its been a spiritual quest, an amazing trip, at turns heartbreaking & transcendent. In that time I've made 9 solo records, 4 records with The Mighty Mystiqueros, 1 with my wife Tina, and there's a new live record with my friend Kevin Welch. I've had 100 or more songs recorded by other artists, traveled a fair part of the world, and had some very, very large times. I have these anchors: Wednesdays with my brothers The Mystiqueros at The Saxon Pub in Austin, the 1st Sunday of every month at Luckenbach, The Red River Songwriters Festival on the last weekend of January in the mountains of northern New Mexico, and Waltstock & Barrel, a Texas wine, beer & music festival near Fredericksburg on the 1st weekend of April. I move around a lot.
I get to work with some inspiring artists on their records, most often with the coolest cat on the field, Ron Flynt, at his Jumping Dog Studio in Austin. I play all over Texas & as much as the US as we can get to, and even in Europe, where our 2nd home is The Netherlands. I know a wide, beautiful variety of mighty poets, pickers, philosophers, artists, and wild spirits. I am a most fortunate man. Mostly, I drive, play & sleep & dream. Its a rich experience, a wild ride, and the way I make my way. I hope to meet you if I haven't. If I have, I hope to see you again soon on this path. Cheers.
Johnny Case, piano
Pianist Johnny Case was born into a musical family on August 24, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas. His exposure to jazz recordings in his early teens inspired Johnny to become a professional musician. He eventually achieved his goal of playing jazz years after his entry into the music profession via country dance bands when he was 15 years old.
Since 1980 Johnny Case has remained a fixture on the Fort Worth jazz scene. His self-produced albums date back to 1969. It was while playing jazz six nights a week at J.R.’s Place that Johnny met Kitty Keever, the love of his life whom he married in 1981. He began playing 6 nights a week at Sardines Ristorante Italiano in 1983 and continued until it closed near the end of 2011.
Johnny Case has received numerous awards for modern jazz and also western swing. He attributes such accolades to the longevity of his commitment to playing only the music he truly loves.
GYPSY MOON
FREE ADMISSION - FOR ALL AGES
(DONATIONS APPRECIATED)
Festivities Begin at 7:00 pm:
Pre-Show Music, Concessions & T-Shirts on Sale
THE BIG SHOW on our Outdoor Stage -
8:00 pm with performances by:
A5A TAP DANCERS
Dancing Dames from Taps n’ Tunes
R. D. Evans Recreation Center Tappers
Grapevine Recreation Center Tappers
Eli Halevi
Abi Abel
Tap Poles
and more
with Special Guest, Mr. Ronald Young!
Keith Wingate, drums
A Fort Worth native, Keith Wingate began playing guitar when he was 13 years old. He started with the pop music of the 60-70’s but grew to love jazz, which has become his primary focus for the last 30 years. Six years ago, Keith took up drums. Being self-taught, his skill at drums has surprised and delighted his peers who first knew him as a guitar player and as a bass player. For the last 12 years Keith has been working regularly with the Johnny Case Trio at Lili’s Bistro, Pinky’s Champagne Room, Stage West and other venues.
Keith has been married to his best friend Stephanie for 19 years. She is very supportive of his musical endeavors. They have three children whom they are very proud of.
ARTS FIFTH AVENUE
1628 5TH AVENUE
FORT WORTH, TX 76104
817-923-9500
KIM PLATKO WITH
"STRING THEORY MANOUCHE"
A Sound Culture Production
2nd SUNDAY SPOKEN WORD
Curated & Hosted by Tammy Melody Gomez
Sunday, May 12.....6-8 PM.....$5 at the door
Joey Carter, vibes
Joey Carter teaches music theory, ear training, jazz history, and jazz ensemble, as well as private lessons in percussion, jazz piano, and jazz improvisation at Texas Christian University. He also is the accompanist for the TCU Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
Mr. Carter is active as a vibraphonist, drum set artist, percussionist, pianist, organist, and arranger. Joey is a member of and composer for the original jazz group Bertha Coolidge which was elected into the Fort Worth Weekly Music Hall of Fame in 2018, won Album of the Year (Live at the Caravan of Dreams 030201 in 2002) and Best Live Show (2008) in the Fort Worth Weekly music awards. His quartet was featured on the Sammon’s Center for the Arts Jazz concert series in February 2015. He performs regularly as a piano soloist with Johnny Reno and the Bitchin’ Camaros, various area churches, and as a recording session musician. He has also arranged music for movies (including Spy Kids 3D), drum lines, big bands, musicals, and many popular music projects. Mr. Carter is an endorser and clinician for Innovative Percussion (mallets and sticks).
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A word-based performance art where speakers engage in powerful self-expression by sharing their views on particular topics for a live audience, focusing on sound and presentation. Poetry, Prose, Spoken Word.
COMING EVENTS
Please note: our online Box Office closes 1 hour before show time, after that you may call 817-923-9500 to see if tickets are still available.
Thank you.
2nd Saturday Jazz
with JOHNNY CASE & FRIENDS
May 11...8 pm...$20
Johnny Case, piano
Joey Carter, vibes
Nathan Phelps, bass
Keith Wingate, drums
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Nathan Phelps, bass
Nathan Phelps is a multi-instrumentalist, and composer from Denton, Texas. Being primarily self-taught throughout his early years, he went on to earn the degree of a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz Bass Performance from the California Institute of the Arts where he studied with the legendary jazz bassist Charlie Haden.
DJANGO IN JUNE
"JUST THE MUSIC"
JUNE 8 ...8 pm...$20
GYPSY MOON
KIM PLATKO WITH "STRING THEORY MANOUCHE"
WALT WILKINS
Sunday, May 19, 2024
7PM...$30
Playing Americana Country Music
Walt Wilkins
Bobby Duncan
Christ Curtis
Nick Verzosa