Anna & Caitlin & Gabriel, And Special Guests Derren Raser Band Perform This Saturday

Left: Derren Raser (photo: K.C. Alfred, San Diego Union-Tribune).

Rehearsal last night sounded just great with DMTC's Young Performers' Theater (YPT) chanteuses, Anna Miles and Caitlin Humphreys! Gabriel Moctezuma will also sing along with Anna for one of the songs.

Derren Raser and his band from San Diego will also perform. Listen for Derren Saturday morning on KDVS radio, at 9 a.m.





Here are details:
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DMTC Concert Series
Saturday, June 9, 2007, 7:30pm

Purchase Tickets on-line at DMTC.

Derren Raser returns from San Diego to perform again at Davis Musical Theatre Company (DMTC), with special opening singers, DMTC's Young Performers Theatre's Caitlin Humphreys and Anna Miles.

Davis Musical Theatre Company’s “Keep the Music Playing in Your Community” concert series hosts folk/pop/jazz sensation Derren Raser at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, June 9th, at DMTC’s Hoblit Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive, Davis. Derren Raser performed previously at DMTC on February 10, 2007 and we heartily welcome him back! Two DMTC Young Performers, Caitlin Humphreys and Anna Miles, will open the concert, accompanied by regular DMTC pianist Erik Daniells and the DMTC Band.

ARTIST INFORMATION:

Derren Raser (Website):

**One of Music Connection Magazine's “Top 100 Unsigned Artists of 2006”**Award winner at 2006's John Lennon Songwriting Contest.An old soul in a new age, Derren Raser stands out from the monotonous fray of popular music. Witty, well-spoken and wise beyond his 20-something years, singer-songwriter Raser will move you with his thoughtful lyrics and haunting melodies. His ballads are old-fashioned folk stories and beautiful tributes to love lost and found.Combining lively folk-rock and classic singer-songwriter traditions with the hard edge of contemporary pop and rock influences, Derren Raser has honed a cutting edge sound that is immediately both fresh and familiar. Born and raised in suburban Kansas, Derren has undertaken the Southern California music scene and emerged with his wholesome Midwestern sensibilities intact. He employs a thoughtful, sincere approach to songwriting and performing - his dynamic live performances have been described as “emotive expression that is nearly flawless in its purity" (Jake Sibley--944 Magazine). His guitar work is centered on pristine and intelligent arrangements, each note painstakingly placed to complement the stark clarity of his unmistakable voice.

Raser is a regular on both the San Diego and Los Angeles music scenes, and is constantly working to bring his unique music to new audiences. Derren and his music have recently been featured on NPR’s “All Songs Considered,” and have appeared in 944 Magazine, Union Tribune, the Troubadour, Olathe Daily News, and numerous online publications. Raser's 2006 album, “King of I’ll Tell You Next Week” has been hailed as “awash with talent!” (Andrew Salyer--www.upbeatmusic.com) and “wildly entertaining” (Craig Yerkes--the S.D. Troubadour).

Anna Miles
Anna Miles, a sophomore at Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, has performed in numerous local musical theater with Davis Musical Theatre Company (‘Wendy’ in “Peter Pan”; ‘Mayzie LaBird’ in “Suessical’, and as ‘Belle’ in DMTC’s Young Performer Theatre's forthcoming Summer 2007 production of “Disney’s Beauty And The Beast”). She recently won much critical attention at Sacramento Theatre Company (STC), as ‘Scout’ in “To Kill A Mockingbird” and ‘Fan’ in “A Christmas Carol”. She has also performed with Sacramento's Runaway Stage Production's Storybook Children's Theatre (“Hansel and Gretel”).

Caitlin Humphreys
Caitlin Humphreys, a sophomore at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, has performed in numerous local musical theater with Davis Musical Theatre Company (e.g., ‘Jan’ in “Grease”; ‘Captain Hook’ in “Peter Pan”; ‘Bird Girl’ in “Suessical”, and as ‘Mrs. Potts’ in DMTC’s Young Performer Theatre's forthcoming Summer 2007 production of “Disney’s Beauty And The Beast”). She recently won much attention as the lead in Solano Youth Theatre's production of “Cinderella”. She also has performed with Fairfield's Missouri Street Theatre (e.g., ‘Allison’ in “Breakfast Club”, ‘Sarah’ in “Holiday Express”, etc.) and at Will C. Wood High School.
Caitlin and Anna, both age 16, are not only among the strongest Young Performers at DMTC, but are friends as well.

DMTC CONCERT MISSION GOALS:
In addition to Davis Musical Theatre Company’s (DMTC) Main Stage and Young Performers Theater (YPT) musical productions, DMTC now presents concerts showcasing talented local, regional, and touring artists. The artists selected will vary in musical style, but all will be fantastic, and all concerts will be family-friendly events.

DMTC goals in presenting these concerts are:
· Raise funds to support DMTC youth education/community outreach and to keep the American musical theater art form alive in Davis and accessible to everyone. DMTC is a non-profit 501(c)3, all volunteer community theater company with a 22-year history of excellence in artistic achievement and community service.
· Support talented local, regional, and touring artists, raising public awareness of their great work and keep their music playing too.
· Enrich the community by providing affordable, outstanding musical entertainment in a family-friendly environment.