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Scottsdale Philharmonic Will Open Its Season on Oct. 9 Under Direction of New Full-Time, World-Class Conductor

The musical program for Oct. 9 will include Mozart’s “Clarinet Concerto Mvt. 1” with Soloist Heather Van Beek; Rubenstein’s “Melody in F” with Piano Soloist Vitaly Serebriakov; Liszt’s “Oh! Quand je dors” with Soloist Melissa Solomon; and Carl’s “O Fortuna from Carmina Burana” with full chorus.
“We are so lucky and privileged that Dmitry has decided to accept the position and become our Principal Conductor as we begin our newest vision of seeing the Scottsdale Philharmonic become a major symphony in Arizona,” says Joy Partridge, President and Co-Founder of the Scottsdale Philharmonic.
All concerts in the Scottsdale Philharmonic’s 2022-23 season (Oct. 9, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Feb. 19, March 19 and May 7) will be held at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 East Second St., Scottsdale, from 4 to 6 p.m.
Ticket donations of $15 are available for all upcoming concerts online at www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org, and the venue website lists the latest information about COVID protocols for the events.
“Every great symphony must first start with a great conductor,” Partridge says. “Dmitry amazed both our musicians and audience as a visiting guest conductor with his brilliant talent and masterful skills as he conducted our spring concerts. He received numerous standing ovations and tremendous enthusiastic applause from our audience. It was an exciting moment for all of us who were there.
“Our orchestra members have expressed their enjoyment in performing under the baton of our new and exciting musical leader,” Partridge continues. “We feel his skills as a conductor enhances our abilities to perform at our highest level.
“The vision of creating the Scottsdale Philharmonic into a major symphony in Arizona is just beginning,” Partridge explains. “Because Maestro Polyakov is a key figure in building our future and lead us to a treasury of classical musical, we created the ‘Conductor’s Circle Sponsorship’ program. Contributions to this program will allow us to develop our new vision of a first class symphony in Scottsdale and build a great symphonic orchestra and perform unforgettable concerts. He is a leader that we are excited to have for our future.”
“We want to thank our Mayor of Scottsdale David Ortega, the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, and our audience, sponsors, donors, and benefactors,” Partridge said. “We are so grateful to all of you. As a non-profit, the orchestra always welcomes volunteers and any generous support.
“We prepared many projects for the next season and beyond,” Partridge continued. “Follow us on our website and social networks. We are looking forward to seeing you at our upcoming concerts.”
For more information about the Scottsdale Philharmonic or to make a donation, visit www.scottsdalephilharmonic.com or call 480-951-6077.
Artists
Billy Ray Charles’ Last Call Friend Finds The Loveforce Collective All Funked Out

The new Billy Ray Charles song “Last Call Friend,” is an Indie Pop song with a Latin beat & instrumentation. Co Written by prolific songwriter Mark Thomas Wilkins, lyrically it is about a lonely woman whose social life is centered at a bar. When last call comes she goes home with an available guy, hence the title last call friend. The lyric doesn’t judge but merely describes the woman who is part of this phenomenon of a last call friend.
The Loveforce Collective’s latest Digital Music Single is entitled “All Funked Out” It is an Indie Singer-Songwriter FUNK-R&B song that features a Hammond organ creating a funk-beat ambiance while the singer belts out a tune about being frustrated by too many funk songs. Recorded in the 1970’s when there was a plethora of Funk available it is a simple, Low-Fi throwback that can be fun to listen to. It’s kind of like a guilty pleasure, you like it but don’t want to admit it publicly.
“Loveforce Summer is in full effect with this week’s new releases,” said Loveforce International CEO Mark Thomas. Billy Ray Charles and Songwriter Mark Wilkins are taking advantage of a phrase that is popular in bars across America with “Last Call Friend,” The Loveforce Collective is going retro with a low fi funk song with a retro feel to it,” he continued.
The two new Digital Music Singles will be released to Spotify, Pandora, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Instagram, Facebook, Claro Musica, iHeart Radio, iTunes, Deezer, KK Box, Boomplay, Media Net, Touchtones, Soundtrack by Twitch, Snapchat, NetEase, Anghami, TikTok, Resso, Flo, Audio Mack, Kuack, Pretzel, Gio Saavan, Yandex and Pretzel.
For further information contact, Evan Lovefire at (661) 523-4954.
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Professional Cabaret Singer Barb Bailey Will Bring Her Unique Talent to the Newly Opened Casino for Two Nights Only on August 24, 2025 and September 7, 2025

From her humble beginnings of being the “Tally Ho Baby” found in a cardboard box in West Virginia to the present day of being a Singer, Writer, Producer and Booking Agent based in Chicago, Barb is truly blessed and offers her talent to entertain audiences with a variety of music. Barb Bailey has also created 16 different shows that she is able to perform in addition to “Sinatra & Friends” which she is looking forward to sharing at the new Hollywood Casino Joliet.
Her Executive Producer, Barry Edwards (formerly of Dick Clark Productions & WBBM/CBS Radio) is part of Barb’s professional team along with keyboard, drums and bass provided by Bobby Schiff, John Scoville & Dick Bunn. This powerhouse entertainment team will provide a magical evening of memories and music.
“Barb’s shows all consist of personal stories that set up the next songs. They are funny and heartfelt. She has a penchant for making the audience feel like they are in her living room – no matter how large the venue. They end up falling in love with her and go home feeling like they know her. They can’t wait to see her again – and we can’t wait to have her back either. Barb is a joy and very special.” -Olya Matic Dailey – Eastgate Cafe Owner/Proprietor
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312-388-8889 or barb(dot)bailey1 at gmail dot com
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