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September 27 - October 1, 2017

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YOUR CHRISTMAS TRADITIONBEGINS NOVEMBER 22!

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Top tribute artists Corrie Sachs and Roger Hegyi come together for this iconic show. Corrie is widely considered one of the best, and best known, Reba McEntire tribute artists in the country and Roger has been chosen as the most authentic and convincing tribute act to ever portray Willie Nelson in America. To top it all off, Roger and

his band will also pay tribute to the legendary music ofWaylon Jennings, Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash!

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SET LISTCan't Even Get the Blues • Take it Back • Fancy • Little Rock

I'm a Survivor • Love Will Find It's Way • Rocky Top • Somebody Turn On the Radio • Lights Went Out in Georgia • We're So Good Together

Does He Love You • Why Haven't I Heard From You?(intermission)

Whiskey River • Stay All Night • Always on My Mind City of New Orleans • Night Life • Crazy • Pancho and Lefty

On the Road Again • Blue Eyes Crying In Rain • Mamas Don't Let Babies Go Good Hearted Woman • Uncloudy Day • To All the Girls

Don't Get Around Much • Georgia • Gotta Get Drunk • Beer for My Horses

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TWO BIG TRIBUTE ACTS. ONE BIG SHOW.

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Musicians and fans agree – Willie Nelson is an iconic figure in American music history. Roger Hegyi as “True Willie” pays tribute to the life and music of one of the world’s most recognizable and distinctive musicians. Not just a Willie Nelson “impersonator,” Roger has found a way to reach into the musical soul of Willie Nelson and share it with audiences wherever he performs.

“Roger looks and sounds so much like The Man that fans and friends are convinced that he and Willie were twins separated at birth!”

“Watching and listening to Roger performing the music of Willie Nelson gives me chills!”

Chosen as the most authentic and convincing tribute act to Willie Nelson in America, the True Willie Tribute Band is fast becoming the first choice with audiences across America.

Roger Hegyi began singing in his church at the age of 10 years old before being recognized as “one voice in a million” by professionals in the music industry. Roger has since amassed over 40 years of experience as a singer and guitarist, including several engagements in Southern California at the Anaheim Angels Stadium and the San Diego Padres Stadium, in theater groups and through thousands of performances in small clubs. The True Willie Tribute Band made up of Johnny Higgins (keyboards), David Terry (Drums) Cliff Saunders (Bass Guitar) and Mike Fleetwood (Guitar), represents Roger’s lifelong dream to honor the music of Willie Nelson and the influence Willie has had not only on Country and Western music, but also on American music history.

Join Roger and his band in celebrating the excitement and journey through the timeless story through song with incredible vocals, phrasing and incomparable likeness of Roger Hegyi as True Willie.

Roger Hegyi WILLIE NELSON

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Corrie Sachs has enjoyed a prolific career spanning stage, television, and radio. She is currently signed with Reve Records and is promoting her CD throughout the country. In addition, Corrie is widely considered the #1 "Reba McEntire" tribute artist/impersonator in Las Vegas, and currently stars in the production show Country Superstars Tribute Show at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Corrie recently completed a successful two-year run in the hit-production show of Showstoppers Live at the Casino Arizona in Scottsdale, AZ. Corrie also starred in the five-year run of Honky Tonk Angels in Las Vegas. Prior to Honky Tonk Angels, Corrie starred as Miss Annie Oakley in the Wild Bill’s Wild West Show in Los Angeles, CA. She also starred in the Las Vegas production shows Country Fever, American Superstars, and Legends in Concert. She has appeared in Atlantic City, starring in The Showboat Follies as well as the hit-production show Dazzle.

Corrie traveled extensively on the road throughout the country for fifteen years before settling in Las Vegas, NV. She has performed for the USO

throughout the World and has opened for such stars as Bob Hope, Bob Newhart, and Allan and Rossi. Corrie was honored as Las Vegas Singer of the Year in 2004, 2006, 2010 and 2013, and was inducted into the Las Vegas Entertainment Hall of Fame in 2011. In addition, Corrie was awarded the prestigious 2011 Tribute Act of The

Year from the Las Vegas Review Journal for her portrayal of Reba McEntire. She currently appears weekly as co-host in the 13-year long running Dennis Bono Radio Show at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas.

Born and raised in Omaha, NE, Corrie’s career started at the young age of three singing and dancing. She turned professional at the age of 15 and continued her vocal training at the University of Miami. Corrie's dynamic stage presence and versatility captures audiences of all ages, and her musical interpretation and sincere enthusiasm keeps fans coming back for more!

Corrie Sachs REBA MCENTIRE

6 OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARYCOMMEMORATIVE BOOK

Revisit the shows, and stars, that have paraded across the Alhambrathe Alhambra stage throughout its five decades, featuring headliners, great plots, ironic twists, and plenty of surprises. The Alhambra is as it always has been, a place to make memories and celebrate life’s moments. 50 years and counting. Be part of the history and the future.

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Johnny Higgins KEYBOARDSJohnny was a childhood prodigy on the piano, beginning his music career at age five. Mastering the keyboard and accordion early, he has played with a long list of artists and performers including such country and western music greats as Roy Clark, Jerry Reed and Ray Price. With deep rooted influences of jazz, rock, blues and country, Johnny’s interests have spanned

the musical spectrum. He has traveled far and wide in his career, having previously played in wide variety of venues and locations, most recently in Las Vegas, Southern California’s Knotts Berry Farm and the Sacramento State Fair.

Mike Fleetwood GUITARMike has played guitar since a very young age. His musical career has crossed paths with many of music’s legends, including years on the road with Jim Pike (The Lettermen), Bruce Belland (The Four Preps), David Somerville (The Diamonds), Jim Yester (The Association) and many others, not to mention a magical improvisational jam with Stevie Wonder. From small bars to the Greek Theater, Mike has performed all over the United States, and in England as well.

Cliff Saunders BASS GUITARCliff began his musical career at age seven when he began music lessons. Later in high school and college, after years of piano lessons, Cliff played every wind and string instrument he could get his hands on. After a stint in the Air Force Band, Cliff began playing clubs and concert openers for artists like Dan Seals, Billy Joe Royal, Sammy Kershaw. He has also sung on stage at

The Rhyman Theater in Nashville.

David Terry DRUMSA journeyman drummer, David relocated to California in 1988. He believes in versatility, and is known for his ability to play in a wide variety of styles, ranging from reggae and jazz fusion to rock and country. David has shared the stage with a long list of major and regional acts, and continues to be an active and sought-after drummer in the Southern California music scene.

Meet the Band

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Debra Hammons Bailey Rider VOCALSDebra was born in St. Augustine, FL. A “child of the sixties,” she honed her vocal abilities with the rhythm and blues and Motown music on AM radio, combined with influences from her native Kentucky bluegrass and gospel roots. She started singing in church and then at Fletcher High School in Neptune Beach, FL. In the 80s and 90s, she sang in pop-rock bands. From

1988 to 1992, Debra toured and sang backup vocals with the hall of fame southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd. She has sung on many studio and jingle sessions for bands, TV and radio, and has been the voice of several robotics characters for Sally Industries. Debra sang Janis Joplin’s tunes for Sam Andrew of Big Brother and the Holding Company, opened for Boots Randolph and Marcia Ball, sang with University of North Florida’s Jazz Ensembles I & II, and also was featured with the Chris Riddle Big Band (son of Nelson Riddle).

She won a merit award for songwriting from Unisong International, placed in the Savannah Music Festival’s American Traditions Competition twice, and performed several times at the Springing the Blues Festival, Jacksonville Beach, the New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival, and the Amelia Island Jazz Festival. Debra is honored to be part of Jacksonville Symphony sponsored non-profit, “Body & Soul,” a healing through music program; performing in area hospitals, retirement and rehab centers, as well as churches and schools. She received a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of North Florida’s prestigious jazz studies program in 2010. In 2010 she released her second CD of original songs, “Soul Food 7.”

Debra is currently promoting her original songs and performing her style of “jazzy-blues” with several area musicians as well as showcasing her music via Reverbnation.com. She was invited to perform in New Orleans at the Cutting Edge Music Business Conference, September 2012. Debra showcased her original songs at Irvin Mayfield’s I Club, New Orleans, as she was chosen from 3500 submissions and only one of 30 singer-songwriters invited to perform. She is a song leader-soloist-choir member at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville Beach. Debra is continuing to pursue a singer-songwriter career and is promoting her music. She performs with several area bands, including living legend guitarist, Calvin Newborn. From gospel, jazz and blues to rock and pop, Debra sings it all. Her late voice professor at University of North Florida, William Brown, classified her a “soul singer” and she continues to sing with soul from the heart.

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