John Michael Montgomery has turned an uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of country music’s most storied careers. Behind the string of hit records, a roomful of awards, and critical and fan accolades lies a connection that goes beyond his undeniable talent and his proven knack for picking hits. Since the days when “Life’s A Dance” turned him from an unknown artist into a national star, John Michael’s rich baritone has carried that most important of assets–believability. Few artists in any genre sing with more heart than this Kentucky-born artist.

It is readily apparent in love songs that have helped set the standard for a generation. Songs like “I Swear,” “I Love the Way You Love Me,” and “I Can Love You Like That” still resonate across the landscape. It is apparent in the 2004 hit “Letters From Home,” one of the most moving tributes to the connection between soldiers and their families ever recorded, and in “The Little Girl,” a tale of redemption that plumbs both the harrowing and the uplifting. It is apparent even in the pure fun that has always found its way into John Michael’s repertoire–songs like “Be My Baby Tonight” and “Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident),” where John Michael’s vocal earnestness takes musical whimsy to another level.

 Before the show, enjoy dinner at Strings Café. Reservations are required: 

This intimate summer program showcases Mozart and
Bottesini duos before finishing with Beethoven’s sublime
“Ghost” Trio, performed by members of the Los Angeles
Philharmonic and Colorado Symphony.
Martin Chalifour, violin
Claude Sim, viola
Barry Gold, cello
Timothy Pitts, bass
Joanne Pearce Martin, piano
MOZART Duo No. 1 in G Major for Violin and Viola, K. 423
(Chalifour, Sim)
BOTTESINI Grand Duo Concertante in A minor for Violin and
Bass (Chalifour, Pitts, Martin)
BEETHOVEN Piano Trio No. 1 in D Major, Op. 70 “Ghost”
(Chalifour, Gold, Martin)
We invite you to mingle with the musicians following this
evening’s performance.

 Before the show, enjoy dinner at Strings Café. Reservations are required: