November 6, 2024
Patrick Sheridan and the Plast of Brass Combo
Are you ready for some Dixie-Land Jazz? This night of rousing music and fun banter is not to be missed. Featuring artists with international credentials, the club will be treated to a very special concert. The featured artist is Pat Sheridan playing Tuba. He is one of the most celebrated tuba soloists in his instrument’s history. He has performed more than 3,500 concerts in over 50 countries in venues ranging from the White House to NBA half-time shows to the Hollywood Bowl. He is a former member of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band and has been featured on NBC’s “Today Show” and NPR’s “All Things Considered.” Joining Patrick for this event are four other gifted musicians with extensive credits. Rodney Booth and Dave Butler are graduates of the University of North Texas (UNT) and were members of the school’s renowned One O’Clock Lab Band. They have performed with many major artists such as Lou Rawls and Ella Fitzgerald, to name a few. Mike Drake moved from South Africa to get a degree in Jazz Studies at UNT. He has a very long list of famous bands and performers he has played with and has appeared with both the Dallas and Fort Worth Symphonies. Brian Piper likewise has a long list of bands and performers he has played with, which includes being the current Jazz Pianist for the Dallas Symphony
For more information, check these links: https://patricksheridan.com/
http://www.metmuspro.com/
The Dallas Knife & Fork Club, by booking this event, is playing a big part in bringing outstanding instrumental coaching to local area high schools that might not otherwise have such talented instrumentalist available to mentor their students.
January 15, 2025
Dr. Calvin Jillson
SMU Professor of Political Science
Dr. Jillson is widely regarded on his ability to research the available data following a U.S. Presidential Election and find the strategic insights and explanatory changes in voting patterns that yielded the electoral outcome. He does this in a non-partisan fashion and then presents his findings to audiences both large and small. The Dallas Knife & Fork Club is excited that Dr. Jillson will let us in on his findings related to this historic 2024 presidential election. As a scholar of American politics, Dr. Jillson shares his knowledge of how government and politics work, in particular the development of American institutions and ideas and how they continue to shape national debates. He earned a doctorate in government and politics in 1979 from the University of Maryland and has been teaching about American politics since 1976. Since moving to Texas in the mid-1990s, he has charted the rise to power of President George W. Bush and has written extensively on U.S. and Texas politics. From 1996 to 2001, he was chair of the SMU Political Science Department and directed the Tower Center for Political Studies, which examines domestic politics and national security issues. For more on Dr. Jillson, visit https://www.smu.edu/news/archives/2012/cal-jillson-book-16feb2012
February 12, 2025
Taste Of The Follies
If you have never been to a performance of the Spectacular Follies (formerly The Senior Follies), you have really missed out on a truly fun Metroplex tradition. This is a variety show with all the performers being at least 55 years old. They truly demonstrate that age is just a number. The show features comedy skits, Broadway style production numbers, beautiful show girls in elaborate costumes and various singing and dancing acts. The cast includes musical theatre performers, vocal soloists, vocal groups, dancers and comedians. Our event will feature recent acts that are of a size and nature to fit the venue. The board of the Spectacular Follies is very pleased to have this prominent booking and are looking forward to putting on a great show. Learn more about the Spectacular Follies by following this link:
https://spectacularfollies.com/
March 12, 2025
Actress Sheree J. Wilson
March 12, 2025
Sheree J. Wilson is known for her roles on the hit shows “Dallas” and “Walker, Texas Ranger”. Sheree is also known for her fascinating talks that open the insider’s door to the fascinating world of television production. Her appearance at our March event will give our members an insiders view into some of the iconic shows shot in and around the Dallas area. She has many other credits and experiences that might also be drawn upon as she shares her life story with our members. Visit Sheree’s website at this link:
http://www.shereejwilson.com/
April 16, 2025
Goga Denisov – Goga Music
April 16, 2025
Goga’s notable activities include opening for Earth Wind and Fire Band for a private event in Houston TX. Opening for Cindy Lauper at a private fundraiser in Dallas, TX. Goga performs on a regular basis at premier places around Dallas Texas, and Los Angeles, CA. such as the the Mansion On Turtle Creek, Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, Hotel Zaza, Ocean Prime, the Joule Hotel , and many others. Learn more about Goga Denisov and listen to his broad range of vocal styles at GogaMusic.com.
Goga never quite figured if he prefers the Raspy or Clear colors of his voice. That in turn became his greatest strength; over the years perfecting and expanding his vocal range, Goga can now use different timbres of his voice depending on a song. He studied classical and jazz piano since the age of 7, played the guitar for more than 15 years. Goga’s unique baritone voice on the lower notes has a silky flavor, similar to Michael McDonnald and Sting. On the high notes it becomes as clear as a bell, like Operatic Tenor singers. Goga’s enthusiasm on stage is contagious. You feel that he has fun performing, and the passion that he puts into every phrase of every song makes his shows a special experience.
For more information or to listen to online audio tracks, please follow this link: https://www.gogamusic.com/