THE ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE:

  Welcome to New Year's Tri-Cities. Whether this is your first time coming to our event, or you have been to each of the 14 annual celebrations, we sincerely hope you will enjoy yourself and the performances we have assembled for you.
   
We may very well have outdone ourselves this year. In our quest to continue to give the Mid-Columbia the best available national, regional and local performers on New Year's Eve, we are proud to welcome national talent Gloriana to the Mid-Columbia for the first time ever! This group has opened for Taylor Swift (who recently was selected as the CMT Entertainer of the Year) and Kellie Pickler. This marks the first time in the history of the event we have been able to showcase national talent of this caliber.
   But there is more! The Gothard Sisters will return with their Irish-themed show; Brad Upton makes his NYTC debut with his comedy show; Jerry Harris returns with his wildly popular hypnosis show and Richland native Brandpn Cash will perform his Johnny Cash tribute show.
   I encourage you to come see what our event is all about and why we are the largest New Year's Eve celebration in the Mid-Columbia!

PARKER HODGE
Director, Entertainment & Production



COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
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» Jamie Adams (Performer selection, Appreciation Night, Decorations)

» Debbie Hodge (Performer selection, KidZone Chair)

» Bethany Lee (The Fallout Teen Zone)

» Michael Adams (Performer selection, Appreciation Night, Decorations)

» Connie Wright (KidZone, Performer selection)

» Vel Wright (Performer selection, Fireworks, Appreciation  Night)

» Tom Powers (Performer selection, Sponsors, Appreciation Night)

» Norma Harrington (Performer selection, Logistics, Equipment rentals)

» Kelly Hanlen (KidZone)

» Stan Johnson (Logistics, Site preparation)

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New Year's Tri-Cities Performers
(The following is not a complete listing of performers)
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HEADLINE PERFORMER: GLORIANA
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Amid the soaring four-part harmonies and electric stage presence, it's clear that Gloriana represents an exciting new and vibrant force in country music. The group consists of four uniquely talented and enthusiastic young musicians joining forces to create a fresh, one-of-a-kind sound that reflects the best of today's Nashville. Their self-titled debut album reflects both the sheer talent of its members and the level of commitment they have put into making every note count. The group will perform two shows in the CBC gymnasium.



THE GOTHARD SISTERS
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The Gothard Sisters, who are returning for a third-straight year are multi-talented violinists and Irish dancers who perform around the Seattle area at various events. The group features Greta (22), Willow (20) and Solana (14). They made their Tri-Cities debut in 2007 and are back again by popular demand with an all-new performance! Catch their show in the gymnasium on New Year's Eve as they open for Gloriana!



JERRY HARRIS, MASTER HYPNOTIST
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Jerry returns for his sixth performance at FNTC. Jerry is one of the most talented and sought-after hypnotists in the country. His dynamic personality combined with his mesmerizing voice will quickly and easily induce an altered state of consciousness. Jerry's many years of professional training and experience will overcome any fears and misconceptions about hypnosis. Once explaining the process to his volunteers and the audience, Jerry drops all who are willing into a deep sleep. Jerry is a Washington state naitive.



THE BROADWAY BABES
The Broadway Babes are a quartet of teenage girls ages 11-17 who sing Broadway tunes and other melodies with their own special twist. The group was discovered by NYTC staff five years ago at a children's talent showcase audition during an ice storm. They were the only act to show up, but they wowed the planning staff! Since that time, they have performed each year at NYTC, sung the National Anthem for the Tri-City Americans and Dust Devil games and performed at numerous fundraisers.



SKWEEZ THE WEEZLE
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The celtic music performed by Skweez the Weezle has been a crowd favorite at NYTC for nearly a decade. The band's musical mix includes traditional, modern and original tunes and sonds from HIghland and Lowland Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cape Breton and the USA. The band has performed as a quartet, trio and duo throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho at festivals, Highland Games, concerts, coffeehouses, wineries and more. Skweez is based in the Tri-Cities (where sagebrush is king!)



BRAD UPTON, COMEDIAN
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Brad Upton is a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and has appeared at Caesar's Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival. Twenty-five years and 5000 shows have made him a well sought-after performer. The Seattle Times has said "Brad Upton has mastered the nearly impossible task of appealing to people from the ages of 18-80. Brad is making his NYTC debut with with shows in the CBC Gym and the Gjerde Center.



THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS EVENT SPONSORS:
Esprit Graphic Communications  |  Tri-City Herald  |  City of Pasco  |  City of Richland  |  City of Kennewick  |  Columbia Basin College  |  Coldwell Banker - Tomlinson Associated Brokers
 Windermere Real Estate  |  Con Agra Foods/Lamb Weston  |  HAPO Community Credit Union  |  Kennewick General Hospital  |  Meier Enterprises  |  Broadmoor RV  |  RBC Wealth Management
Wildhorse Resort & Casino  |  Chervenell Construction Company  |  KVEW TV  |  Distinctive Properties  |  Vista Engineering Technologies  |  Mueller's Funeral Homes  |  Banner Bank  |  Mezzo Thai
Liebe-Thompson Financial Planners  |  Walker, Heye and Meehan, PLLC  |  Benefit Partners Unlimited  |  Wal*Mart Foundation  |  Cascade Title  |  Lourdes Health Network  |  Sigma Investments, LLC
Benton Franklin Title Company  |  Tri-City Escrow  |  Burger Ranch  |  Marple & Marple, Inc. PS  |  Overturf Volkswagen Audi Kia  |  Charter Communications  |  Tom Moak  |  Kadlec Medical Center
Kerr Law Group  |  Bennett Rentals  |  Harrington's Trophies  |  Western States Insurance  |  Divine Realty  |  Sun Pacific Energy  |  Nuxall & Associates Real Estate Services  |  JB Productions