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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
October 26,
2007
THE Auditorium
As
Eureka Springs, a town of 2,278 people, hosts the 7th Willie
Nelson and "Family" concert. Don't miss this amazing
event during the Fall colors of the Ozarks. Only 900 tickets
available and going fast. "Whether or not this will be
Willie's final show here remains to be seen," according to
promoter Geoffrey Dunbar. "He's 75, after all." Only the
thing we know for sure is that Willie loves Eureka Springs
so much he always does an extra-long set-- at least two
hours."
The evening
will be hosted by Don McGuire, who has known Willie Nelson
since he was a teenager. Don looks forward to "Lots of
familiar faces in the crowd." Including on stage
performances by Willie's family, sister Bobbi Nelson,
drummer Paul English, percussionists Billy English, bassist
Bee Sprears, lead guitarist Jody Payne, and harmonic
virtuoso Mickey Paphael. The band has been with him for a
lifetime.
Opening for
Willie will be Robin English, who astounds audiences with
gutsy harmonica riffs and an unmistakable sultry, powerful
voice.
Also, as once
in a lifetime part of this event is the unveiling of two
master-piece painting of museum quality of Willie Nelson By
the international artist and master himself -- James Yale. |
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~ ART AUCTION ~
Willie Nelson & Family Concert Friday Oct. 26th 2007
This is a chance of a Life Time to own a piece of Art and Music
History! |
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These two original portraits of the legendary musician and
performer Willie Nelson were painted by internationally known
portrait painter and illustrator, James Yale.
They are true master pieces of fine art that depict the life and
character of Willie Nelson in concert in Eureka Springs, May 8th
of 2005. Yale worked from photos that were taken by friend
and photographer Richard Quick, as well as from his own memories
of the concert. They were framed by the artist in natural
redwood frames with chamois skin liners. They are signed
by James Yale on the canvas and autographed on the back by
Willie Nelson in appreciation of your support of the arts and
medical research.
These two exceptional paintings will be auctioned off to the
highest bidders, by our special “mystery auctioneer” after Robin
English’s performance and before Willie Nelson’s performance.
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This is a photo of the artist James Yale, with the first framed
painting of Willie Nelson, and his friend Don McGuire, who
helped bring this Willie Nelson and Family Concert to Eureka
Springs.
Part of the proceeds from the auction of these paintings will be
dedicated to help pay some of Jan McGuire’s medical bills from
her liver transplant.
Funds will also be given to one of Willie’s favorite charities,
Doctor Bruce Bacon’s |
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Part of the proceeds of the auction will be dedicated to Yale’s
efforts to create a non-profit foundation, in conjunction with
the National Heritage Foundation, to help disabled and aging
artist live out the remainder of their lives in dignity, doing
what they do best, “creating”. This assisted living
program is supported by apprentice and intern programs from the
educational communities. It will also help to document and
record the artist lives and their works for generations to come.
This is for artist of all types.
James Yale has worked as a professional artist for over 40
years.
He became disabled with Multiple Sclerosis in 1990. This
is his latest painting of Albert Einstein 10/06/07 |
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We hope that some generous patron will purchase one of the
paintings and donate it to the “Willie Nelson and
James Yale can be contacted at:
yale2006@cox.net or
479--636-4082 |
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IF I WERE A PAINTING....Willie Nelson
If I were a painting |
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