LAKEPORT, Calif. – The third outing for Lake County Live! proved once again that there is talent galore all around us.
Lake County Live! was performed Sunday, March 25, at the Soper-Reese Theatre in Lakeport to an appreciate audience both in the theater and on the air via Lake County Community Radio KPFZ 88.1 FM.
The show is produced live on stage and broadcast in real time, as well as streamed on the Internet at www.kpfz.org .
Musical guests included Uncorked! a quintet of performers including Don Coffin, Andi Skelton, Eleanor Cook, Dan Harris and Dennis Hadley.
The provided two sets of music, both from Ireland and contemporary folk, as well as traditional tunes that had the audience clapping along and dancing in their seats.
In between their two sets, Andy Rossoff took the stage to perform on the theater's grand piano with several songs that included the audience with singing.
Uncorked returned to close the show with another signature part of the program, a sing-along.
Cast and audience joined together in the night’s final song, “Goodnight, Irene.”
Lake County Live! was conceived by Doug Rhoades, who is the show’s producer and host.
The show features music, comedy, audience participation and lots of humor.
Several running features include the “Dogs of Clearlake” and “Ladies of the Lake.”
Cast members for these and other sketches amidst the music include Richard Smith, Suna Flores, Pam Bradley, Kris Andre, Vicky Parish Smith, Mitchell Hauptman and Nick Reid, who also acts as the show’s stage manager.
Backstage assistance was provided by Donna Herndon, Jane Ruggles, Nancy Rhoades, Mike Stempe and Nick Biondo.
Lake County Live! is performed and broadcast from the Soper-Reese Community Theatre on the last Sunday of each month at 6 p.m.
Next month’s show will feature Three Deep, a county/folk trio, the flamenco guitar duo Austin and Owens, and the keyboard talent of David Neft.
Tickets for the performance on April 29 are available at the theater box office, open Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and at the Travel Center in Lakeport.
The program is supported by the theater, KPFZ, and Lake County News at www.lakeconews.com .
For more information on the program, performers and sponsorship, visit www.lakecountylive.com or go to www.facebook.com/lakecountylive .