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Heritage and History - Mildred Bailey Starring Cece Curtis

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Coeur d'Alene Tribal Casino, Worley

Imagine being taken to the past by a live performance to weave a story that can only be told on the lands it happened and was birthed from. The story of Mildred Bailey will be acted and sung by none other than Coeur d’Alene Tribal member CeCe Curtis-Cook. Her performance will take you to the turn of the century when America was going through its struggles and its heyday of the roaring 20’s and beyond. Enjoy a night of History, laughter and good ole music that makes you feel right at home. Produced by Gary A. Edwards and the Coeur d'Alene Casino.

Dec31

Cecilia Curtis

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Coeur d'Alene Tribal Casino, Worley

On New Year’s Eve, I produced a show that features Cecilia Curtis from the Coeur d’Alene Tribe singing Mildred Bailey songs from 6 to 10 pm at the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Casino in Worley, Idaho from 6 to 10 pm. This will be the 5th time this show has been performed and everyone who loves swing music loves this show. The backup band is the Bruce Pennell trio which is one of the best swing trios in Spokane, Washington.

Apr5

Qualchan Opera Excerpts

Eastern Washington University, Cheney

The EWU School of Music, Abigail Coté directing, is presenting excerpts from operas by area composers including the Qualchan Opera composed by Gary A. Edwards in 2016. The opera tells the love story of Qualchan who is courting his love in 1855 but their romance keeps getting interrupted by the call to battles to protect the Yakama Nation and its people, land, culture, religion and way of life. This is the heretofore untold story of the conquest of the West from the perspective of the native peoples.

Mar8

Gary A. Edwards Lectures on Qualchan

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Iron Horse Restaurant, 407 Sherman Ave, Coeur d'Alene ID 83814

Gary A. Edwards will present a history lecture on Qualchan, the bravest warrior of the Yakama Nation who fought in the wars of 1855 to 1858 to protect his people, land, culture, religion, language and way of life but was hung by Col. Wright at Hangman's Creek near Spokane in September of 1858, thus ending the war.

Nov15

Mildred Bailey Tribute

Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley

Cecilia Curtis is singing a tribute to Mildred Bailey. Mildred Bailey was a famous CDA Tribal member who had several #1 hit songs on the radio in the 1930's and 1940's. She was a friend of Bing Crosby who sang in a duo with her brother and they helped each other throughout their careers. The show has a speakeasy theme.

Nov1

Mildred Bailey Tribute

Coeur d'Alene Casino, Worley

Cecilia Curtis is singing a tribute to Mildred Bailey. Mildred Bailey was a famous CDA Tribal member who had several #1 hit songs on the radio in the 1930's and 1940's. She was a friend of Bing Crosby who sang in a duo with her brother and they helped each other throughout their careers. The show has a speakeasy theme.

Sep8

Mildred Bailey Preview

McEuen Park, 7th & Front, Coeur d'Alene

Cecilia Curtis, Orlando Sanchez and I are doing a half hour preview of the Mildred Bailey show coming up in November. Mildred Bailey was a famous CDA Tribal member who had several #1 hit songs on the radio in the 1930's and 1940's. She was a friend of Bing Crosby who sang in a duo with her brother and they helped each other throughout their careers.

May26

Gary A. Edwards Composer

Tacos Tumbras, 2nd & Maple, Spokane WA

Edwards records is looking for a male or female singer who can sing in Spanish and English. There will be a karaoke contest at Tacos Tumbras, corner of 2nd and Maple Ave. in Spokane Washington the next two Fridays, May 20th and 27th from 9 pm to closing. The winner of the contest will receive a recording contract with Edwards Records for up to 3 original songs with Spanish and English lyrics. For more information, please contact www.edwardsmusicsite.com or email Gary A. Edwards at gedward@roadrunner.com.

May25

Gary A. Edwards Composer

Tacos Tumbras, 2nd & Maple, Spokane WA

Edwards records is looking for a male or female singer who can sing in Spanish and English. There will be a karaoke contest at Tacos Tumbras, corner of 2nd and Maple Ave. in Spokane Washington the next two Fridays, May 20th and 27th from 9 pm to closing. The winner of the contest will receive a recording contract with Edwards Records for up to 3 original songs with Spanish and English lyrics. For more information, please contact www.edwardsmusicsite.com or email Gary A. Edwards at gedward@roadrunner.com.

May24

Gary A. Edwards Composer

Tacos Tumbras, 2nd & Maple, Spokane WA

Edwards records is looking for a male or female singer who can sing in Spanish and English. There will be a karaoke contest at Tacos Tumbras, corner of 2nd and Maple Ave. in Spokane Washington the next two Fridays, May 20th and 27th from 9 pm to closing. The winner of the contest will receive a recording contract with Edwards Records for up to 3 original songs with Spanish and English lyrics. For more information, please contact www.edwardsmusicsite.com or email Gary A. Edwards at gedward@roadrunner.com.

May23

Gary A. Edwards Composer

Tacos Tumbras, 2nd & Maple, Spokane WA

Edwards records is looking for a male or female singer who can sing in Spanish and English. There will be a karaoke contest at Tacos Tumbras, corner of 2nd and Maple Ave. in Spokane Washington the next two Fridays, May 20th and 27th from 9 pm to closing. The winner of the contest will receive a recording contract with Edwards Records for up to 3 original songs with Spanish and English lyrics. For more information, please contact www.edwardsmusicsite.com or email Gary A. Edwards at gedward@roadrunner.com.

May22

Gary A. Edwards Composer

Tacos Tumbras, 2nd & Maple, Spokane WA

Edwards records is looking for a male or female singer who can sing in Spanish and English. There will be a karaoke contest at Tacos Tumbras, corner of 2nd and Maple Ave. in Spokane Washington the next two Fridays, May 20th and 27th from 9 pm to closing. The winner of the contest will receive a recording contract with Edwards Records for up to 3 original songs with Spanish and English lyrics. For more information, please contact www.edwardsmusicsite.com or email Gary A. Edwards at gedward@roadrunner.com.

May21

Gary A. Edwards Composer

Tacos Tumbras, 2nd & Maple, Spokane WA

Edwards records is looking for a male or female singer who can sing in Spanish and English. There will be a karaoke contest at Tacos Tumbras, corner of 2nd and Maple Ave. in Spokane Washington the next two Fridays, May 20th and 27th from 9 pm to closing. The winner of the contest will receive a recording contract with Edwards Records for up to 3 original songs with Spanish and English lyrics. For more information, please contact www.edwardsmusicsite.com or email Gary A. Edwards at gedward@roadrunner.com.

May20

Gary A. Edwards Composer

Tacos Tumbras, 2nd & Maple, Spokane WA

Edwards records is looking for a male or female singer who can sing in Spanish and English. There will be a karaoke contest at Tacos Tumbras, corner of 2nd and Maple Ave. in Spokane Washington the next two Fridays, May 20th and 27th from 9 pm to closing. The winner of the contest will receive a recording contract with Edwards Records for up to 3 original songs with Spanish and English lyrics. For more information, please contact www.edwardsmusicsite.com or email Gary A. Edwards at gedward@roadrunner.com.