Artists create peak performance

Several eclectic artists will converge for a grassroots performance at The Showcase at Studio Bee in the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Thursday

Mango Fan Django along with George Whitesell and his All Stars will take the stage in the relaxed atmosphere.

“Mango Fan Django has delivered Colorado fans a twist to gypsy jazz since 1998 - whether hot club jazz a la Django Reinhardt, American swing tunes or island calypso and reggae,” said a spokesperson for the The Pikes Peak Center in a press release.

With a 45 year history, George Whitesell performs as a solo artist, in duos, andin groups. His present band, George Whitesell and His All Stars place Jill Watkins in the limelight. Watkins has brought local energetic performances to the area for 10 years. George and his wife, Amy, produce concerts locally under, A Music Company Inc.
As part of the ongoing free showcase series the artists are Colorado grown from El Paso and Teller counties. Artists have produced at least one album and write their own music.

The concert begins at 6 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center at 190 S. Cascade Ave. Picture above is Mango Fan Django curtisy of the Pikes Peak Center. For more information visit: www.pikespeakcenter.com/showcaseatstudiobee.