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MCC Music Grads Kimberly Kelly, Emily Gimble Perform June 11 at Bosque River Stage
I can’t wait until Thur. night! One of the most beautiful amphitheaters in Texas, The Bosque River Stage, will be the setting for some outstanding music performed by local Central Texas musicians.
Kimberly Kelly and Emily Gimble attended McLennan Community College’s Commercial Music Program together several years ago. Now both young women are recognized around the state of Texas as ‘the best of the best’ musicians. They are following in the footsteps of internationally famous MCC music grad, Ruthie Foster, who performed last Fri. night at another gorgeous amphitheater in Waco, Indian Springs Park.
Kimberly and her band will open the show at 8 pm with some of her original songs as well as covers of country classics. We’ll get a preview of some songs she is currently recording on a new album produced by Walt Wilkins. Emily plays piano and sings background vocals on some of the cuts. Maybe the girls will perform a song or two together at Thursday’s concert. Stony Larue also sang on one of Kimberly’s newly recorded songs.
Emily’s granddad Johnny Gimble will lead the second half of the ‘River Sounds’ Concert with his Texas Swing band. Johnny has been playing his Western swing style fiddle since the 1930’s. He is known worldwide and has previously earned a Grammy award. Johnny has performed with a variety of musicians including Paul McCartney, Wiilie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and American idol winner Carrie Underwood.
Thur. night Emily will add her beautiful voice and piano playing to Johnny’s band. Her dad Dick Gimble will play his upright bass, Wacoan Ken Frazier will play guitar and Joe Bullock from Dripping Springs will play drums. Every summer I look forward to hearing this inspiring group of musicians perform in an outdoor concert in the Waco area. Their love of music comes through in every song!
The gates open at 7 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you’re late because all the comfortable chair seats will be filled early.
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By Johnny Tucker
June 11, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
Great article, Sandy! Holly and Kimberly met at the MACT Groovy Awards Show, in March. And Holly recorded her first CD with Dick Gimble. We wanted to be there so badly, but Holly is performing at Rosati’s, the first of three gigs, this Summer, tonite at 7:30 PM. Everyone who attends Riversounds, tonite, will be greatly entertained! And for those who come out to Rosati’s, make reservations early! Seating is limited, for the best pizza around.
By Sandi
June 12, 2009 12:21 PM | Link to this | Report comment abuse
It was a great concert. Kimberly is a beautiful girl with a beautiful voice! My dad drove from Amarillo to go to the concert with us last night. The Gimbles are always entertaining!! Johnny is 83 now and still sounds great. It was also a special treat to watch Kimberly and Emily perform a few songs together.