Chris Spheeris Concert, CD
Release and Art Show
Chris Spheeris; Musician and New Media Artist: The Art,
Music, Meditation, New CD Release and Wishes Benefit Tour. Well
known as an award winning international recording star, Sedona’s own Renaissance
Man, Chris Spheeris, is set to debut his
work as a visual artist. A weekend of benefit concerts and art exhibits
will take place in the Great Room on Friday, May 30th and Sat., May 31st, 2008.
Art shows both nights at 6:30 and concerts at 7:30. Percentages of both
ticket and art sales will be donated to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation. Tickets for the concerts/art shows are $25 per
evening at The Golden Word, Crystal Magic and Infinite Light Healing/Peace
Place.
Additional info, call 282-9185. Also, on Sunday June 1st, at 12 noon,
Chris will facilitate a powerful meditation in the Retreat Room,
“Expansion and Forgiveness". Seating is
limited to 20, so book in advance. $20 per person. For more information
please visit www.chrisspheeris.com
His original , innovative and stunningly beautiful digital media pieces are a visual and physical expression of his musical messages. Spheeris explores multiple mediums including giclees, prints, metals, and fabrics, featuring his Personal Essence Mandalas, to create a sensory experience that will leave you as inspired and delighted with his artwork as you are by his music.
While his 12 original CD’s have earned multiple Gold, Platinum and Emmy awards, Spheeris’ rare solo performances showcase his talent as a singer songwriter. Spheeris’ concerts are personal and intimate; his voice warm and vulnerable. Disarmingly candid and lighthearted as well as deeply philosophical, Spheeris takes his audience on a emotional and spiritual journey filled with intimacy, humor and joy. Look for the newest CD “Bridge- Chris Spheeris Live”, recorded right here in Sedona, featuring Spheeris and an incredibly talented group of musicians. The CD will be available for the first time at the benefit concerts and art shows.
The fusion of art and music is a natural evolution for Spheeris. You
won’t want to miss this inspiring and entertaining event dedicated to raising
much needed funds for Make-A-Wish. Always an advocate for giving, Spheeris
is embarking on a nationwide series of benefits. Tickets for the Sedona
benefit concerts and art shows are $25 per with Spheeris’ New Media Art being
auctioned, raffled and sold. For the first time, you take a piece of Chris
Spheeris’ artistic magic home with you and support Make-A-Wish at the same time.
Chris Spheeris
Chris Spheeris has 18 recordings spanning two decades that have sold in excess of one million copies. Spheeris’ art is an uplifting experience in the musical fusion of world harmony and is an eclectic combination of guitar and piano melodic expression. The Wisconsin native has scored numerous documentary films and is a pioneer in the field of modern romantic music. His music is heard on television and radio all over the world and recognized as some of the most elegant music gracing the airwaves today. Best known for his multi-cultural, romantic instrumental recordings, Chris Spheeris has sold more than one million records in over 40 countries. He has received gold and platinum honors and has scored more than fifty documentary films. His music has been featured in the Olympics and Winter World Skating Championships, on popular daytime television dramas, most recently in the 2002 Miss Universe Pageant, and has been recorded by numerous well-known pop artists in the US, Greece, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
A 20 year resident of Sedona, Chris Spheeris helped pioneer the new age movement by being one of the first such artists to be signed to a major record label in the late 80’s. Highlighting his singer/songwriter abilities, his music is reminiscent of the era of great songwriters such as Paul Simon, Cat Stevens & Joni Mitchell. Disarmingly candid and lighthearted, Spheeris’ deep philosophical nature accentuates his unusual gift for creating a warm connected atmosphere during his performances. In addition to his musical works, Spheeris also finds inspiration in authoring what he refers to as “transformational poetry”, and in capturing the moment with his colorful photography. For examples and more information please visit www.chrisspheeris.com
Last Year Chris received his first Emmy award for a soundtrack he created for
Duncan Entertainment called
"In a Just World". The documentary is
an exploration of the ways abortion and contraception are practiced and
prohibited in different cultures.
For further information please contact
Sedona Creative Life Center
928-282-9300