Lakeside Music welcomes back Rupert Wates for another unforgettable show!
Rupert Wates’ music is an eclectic mix of acoustic, melodic art/folk, and even a little jazz. He’s a virtuoso guitar player who includes a few classical pieces in his show. Rupert has released twelve solo CDs, has received over 50 singer songwriter awards and has toured throughout the world.
Lakeside Music regulars know this artist well, and his very long list of accolades.
A few highlights:
Rupert’s CD ‘For The People’
#6 on the Folk DJ Top 100 Albums
The title cut, ‘For The People’, #9 on the Song Chart
and Rupert, #7 on the Artist Chart
Rupert’s original instrumental piece, 'Driverless Train', was selected as a semifinalist in the Instrumental Category of The International Songwriting Competition
Rupert’s song 'The Day the Great Ship Went Down' won the 'Outstanding Achievement In Songwriting' award as a Top 5 Finalist in the Folk/Americana Category of the Great American Song Contest
Rupert has been selected as an Official Showcase Artist at:
The Northeast Area Region Folk Alliance Conference (NERFA)
The Folk Alliance Region Midwest Conference (FARM)
The Southeast Area Region Folk Alliance Conference (SWERFA)
The Far West Region Folk Alliance Conference (FAR-WEST)
Rupert is a Kerrville New Folk Finalist and a Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist
Rupert’s most recent album ‘Father to the Man’ was give 4 stars by Written Music
New songs, all the old favorites, sharp British wit, and that lovely tenor voice of his result in an unforgettableshow.
See for yourself:
Here’s a snippet from a recent show Rupert presented in NH:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUjye8rBjJ4
Medley: "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" / "I'll Never Tire of Looking in Your Eyes"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_fERaRx6Wk
Doors Open 6:30pm
Music Starts 7pm
Suggested donation is $25/person at the door
(100% to the artist)
To get your invitation and to RSVP, contact Dani at:
or
785-313-7112
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Rupert Wates
https://www.rupertwatesmusic.com/home