Tucson Day Trip - See Virtuoso Musician Tim Wiedenkeller at Hacienda Corona
Get away from Tucson this Saturday (23rd of June) where the prediction for temps is 104/75. Go to the Nogales area, where the prediction is 99, cooling down to 66 in the evening. You'll be glad you did, for more reasons than weather, if you get to the Hacienda Corona de Guevavi, where you can see a great musician, Tim Wiedenkeller.
Tim will be working his musical magic with his banjo, guitar, mandolin, the Sevan (his own invention; a 7-string banjo/guitar hybrid), and his vocals. Expect to be dazzled, amazed, and thoroughly entertained as this musical genius takes you through song after song in diverse genres: love songs, bluegrass, jazz, and folk. Mostly the songs are Tim's own compositions, and his covers are such unique arrangements that they truly become his own.Tim's very popular Tucson song, The New Old Pueblo, will be part of his program.
He will also include 1 or 2 of his original classical banjo compositions. Tim has recorded a full CD, Milagros, of this spectacular music, and the CD is getting rave reviews on National Public Radio.
Joining Tim on stage will be Rob Paulus, virtuoso bassist and violinist; Porongui, an exciting percussionist from Brazil; and Debbie Daly, outstanding harmony vocalist.
Visit Tim's Web site to learn more about this incredible musician.
The Hacienda Corona, once part of a large ranch, is 36 acres of beautiful land turned into a bed & breakfast inn.
The innkeepers,Phil and Wendy Stover, present monthly concerts under the stars every summer, and select the best of regional talent to appear there.. The cost is only $15.00 per person, and Phil & Wendy generously allow attendees to bring their own picnic dinners to their lovely property. (They also ask that you bring a chair or a blanket.)
Call them at 520-287-6503 to make reservations, and be sure to ask about their special bed & breakfast Concert Weekend Packages.
Directions from Tucson: Take I-19 to Ruby Road Exit (#12). Turn to the east and follow Ruby to Via Frontera, then turn right. At stop sign turn left onto South River Road. Follow South River Road approximately 1.5 miles to Guevavi Ranch gate on left. (Past the green "School Bus Stop Ahead" sign). Follow the dirt road across riverbed straight to the end of fields. Turn right at Hacienda Corona sign and follow signs to top of hill. Go past the yellow barn on your right. Map on their Web site on the Contacts page.
