Entertainment
David Hauze & Shannon Ullmann
Fri September 25, 2026 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
David Hauze and Shannon Ullmann offer a captivating blend of harmony and acoustic artistry. Their voices and instruments blend effortlessly, creating sounds that resonate with life. Their melodies are painted with influences drawn from the wisdom of nature, the insight of poets and the simple joy of sharing beauty with others.
Each song is a brush-stroke of inspiration, filled with highlights of style, familiarity and light. Their eclectic variety of folk, rock and bluegrass selections will surely brighten your soul!
You can learn more about David and Shannon at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573561026883
Find out more »Kadee Henderson Finch
Fri September 25, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Kadee Henderson Finch is a vibrant and talented classical pianist who teaches as she performs. Feast on Bach and Brahms and other classical pieces while you prepare the questions you might have for her upcoming workshop the following day. Get your keyboards ready.
Kadee Henderson Finch is an accomplished pianist and educator with 10 years of teaching experience, including leadership roles at the Utah Piano Conservatory, secretary for the Provo/Orem chapter of the Utah Music Teachers Association, and three published educational articles in Provo Music Magazine (with
more to come!).
A two-time Carnegie Hall performer and international competition prize winner, Kadee specializes in piano performance and pedagogy. With a Master of Music degree from the University of Utah (May 2025), she is passionate about contributing to a culture of musical excellence.
Learn more about Kadee at kadeepiano.weebly.com (teaching), Instagram: @pianogirl1361 and Substack: https://themusicianjournals.substack.com.
Find out more »Gypsy Boys
Fri September 25, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Our own home-grown band plays jazz/fusion/rock/blues and more. And this year, featuring the music of Le Hot Jazz, in the style of Stephan Grapelli and Django Reinhardt in 1940’s Paris.
Gypsy Boys is a rotating assortment of lowland desert dwellers, swing peddlers, groove tellers, tune-melters & note-welders – all good guys. Now assembled in Canyon Country for your leisure and listening pleasure.
Jam Session
Fri September 25, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Artists, Performers, and Festival Attendees Jam.
Come one, come all, and bring your instruments; kazoos, flutes, guitars, bongos, what-have-you. Play or listen as this year’s performers guide an open session. All are welcome; chops are optional. Singers are welcome too.
Uli Geissendoerfer Trio
Sat September 26, 2026 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
German-American pianist, composer and educator, Uli Geissendoerfer, is a remarkable musician exploring rhythms and melodies across many styles of music. He is faculty at UNLV and led the Latin Ensemble to six Downbeat Awards. He founded the Jazz Club at the Dispensary Lounge and Vegas Records. He has shared the stage with hundreds of famous artists. He has released eight CD’s as leader, and been presenting his Trio with their CD Long Way Home.
Born in 1994, Raymond Jeremiah “RJ” Reyes is from Las Vegas, NV, and currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. He began his professional career, at 16, playing in venues around Las Vegas. He developed a technical prowess on the electric and upright basses along with a distinguishable sound.
Known for his versatility in different musical styles, Jose Pepe Jimenez’ musical journey has taken him to the most prestigious stages around the world. He is a product of the Escuela Libre De Musica (Puerto Rico Performing Arts School), Musicians Institute of Technology and Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music.
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