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Sarasota News Leader January 25, 2013 Page 102 VINCE GILL TO RETURN TO THE VAN WEZEL Vince Gill will be returning to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at 8 p.m. on Jan. 26, the hall has announced. "A Sarasota favorite, Gill has been performing at the Van Wezel for many years, and he never ceases to pack the house," a news release says. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, Gill has 20 Grammys, 18 Country Music Association Awards and two Entertainer of the Year Vince Gill/Contributed photo Awards, the release points out. "His musical prowess was highlighted on his 2006 album, and "his undeniable talent as a musician and These Days, which spanned multiple genres songwriter continues to be an inspiration to and featured a star-studded list of duets," the musicians and music lovers alike." release notes. Tickets are priced from $30 to $75. For more Gill is considered to be one of the greatest information, call the box office at 953-3368 or guitarists in country music, the release adds, visit www.VanWezel.org. RIVERVIEW HIGH KILTIES ANNOUNCE ANNUAL SOUSA CONCERT The Riverview High School Kiltie Band will perform the music of John Philip Sousa during its annual Sousa Concert on Friday, Feb. 1, the high school has announced. "The Sousa Concert has been our most popular concert for many years," said Mark Spreen, director of the Kiltie Band, in the release. "This show is probably our best of the year and is The 90-minute show will begin at 7 p.m. at the likely to attract music lovers of all ages," he Riverview Performing Arts Center. added. "Known as the American March King, Sousa is considered by many to be America's most beloved bandmaster," a news release says. "His music has maintained enormous popularity over the generations since it was first written and performed in the late 19th century," the release adds. As always, the Kilties will perform in their full Scottish attire, the release points out. A $5 donation will be collected at the door of the concert. Reserved seating for larger groups may be arranged by contacting Miriam Thompson at 539-5383 or miriamdenver@ The Kilties will perform many of his best- netscape.net. known pieces, including The Washington Post, King Cotton and The Stars and Stripes Riverview High School is located at 1 Ram Forever, the release notes. Way, Sarasota, off Proctor Road.