"America's Beloved Tenor" Daniel Rodriguez Performs in Folsom
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By Alan Gray
"America's Beloved Tenor," Daniel Rodriguez, brought a heartfelt performance to the Folsom Lake Concert Association at Oak Hills Church in Folsom, CA on Sunday, Valentine's Day.
The concert, part of the Folsom Lake Community Concert Association's electrifying season, was enthusiastically received by the largest audience in the association's history.
Daniel is performing in 107 cities on his current tour, appearing and traveling with his wife, Marla and her twin sister Marissa. The identical twin sisters have been entertaining professionally in New Zealand and the US as Harmony. They have a phenomenal sound, like one voice in harmony.
Daniel Rodriques speaks with Bea Buder
It was fate that brought an unknown New York police officer named Daniel Rodriguez to the national stage after September 11, 2001. While a country in mourning looked for answers, it was his stirring a cappella renditions of "God Bless America" and the National Anthem that brought renewed hope, determination and patriotism to America.
Since that memorable performance, Daniel has sung around the world including at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and he was featured in the PBS Memorial Day concert in Washington, D.C.
With three CD's under his belt, Daniel is looking to the future with the same optimistic spirit that has brought him to this point. His goals include the Broadway stage, opera and acting. "I don't want to limit myself," he says. "For me, life is an experience; life is a ride; you can't say I'm going to take this road, and that's it. Life has twists and turns, and you have to be able to navigate through them."
The FLCCA presented a special evening concert to honor the First Responders of our area. Special guests included Mayor Starsky, Chief Dan Haverty, Folsom City Fire Department, Chief and Sam Spiegal, Folsom City Police Department who presented a gift from the City of Folsom to Daniel Rodriguez. The First Responders of the Folsom Lake area were invited guests and honored by both Daniel's performance and a reception following the performance made possible by Folsom Lake Community Concert Association with partial funding by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation grant, as well as support from Joan and Greg McGinty, Claudia Cummings and gifts from The W.I.N.D. Ladies, Trader Joe's and Snooks Candies.
The concert was presented by the Folsom Lake Community Concert Association's board who includes Sandra Burvant, President; Tom Chilton, VP Publicity; Donald Littlefield, CFO.; Doreen and Steve Mykytyn, VP of Subscribers; John Rogolino, VP Contracts,; Donna and Don Thomas, VP Fund Development,; Mary Etta Hamazawi, Secretary; Dick Merz Past President and directors Denny Wiemers, Mary Lee Dunn, Yvonne Gordon, Alan Gray, Don Parks and Diane Ellis. The First Responders evening was headed by Bea Buder who orchestrated the event.
Mr. Rodreguez related his experiences as a New York Police Officer and his experiences on 9/11. He reminded the audience that a First Responder never knows if he is going to return home when he leaves for duty.
Live On Stage, Inc. and the Folsom Lake Community Concert Association Announce Daniel Rodriguez as part of their 2009-2010 Concert Season
In 1994, a group of Folsom residents interested in the performing arts formed the first Board of Directors of a fledgling concert association. Out of their interest and willingness to serve their community has grown the Folsom Lake Community Concert Association (FLCCA). Today, in partnership with Live On Stage in Nashville, TN, the FLCCA continues its dedication to bringing concerts of the highest quality to the greater Folsom area. In addition to the artists from Live On Stage, the FLCCA contracts with local talent to provide a diversified genre of music for their patrons and guests.
The final concert of the 2009-2010 season is a San Francisco group called The Edlos, appearing on Sunday, April 18 at 3 p.m. at Oak Hills Church. Wherever songs are being presented, the Edlos always weave comedic elements into their stage show
Season subscriptions for the 2010-2011 concert season will be made available from March to May for $55 for the entire season of five concerts. After May 15 the season price will go up to $60. A special concert will be presented for early subscribers. Showcasing Tom Rigney with his group called Flambeau. Because of capacity limitations, season tickets will be limited to the first 850 subscribers.
For more information visit the website at www.flcca.org
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