Jamestown (CSi) A LIFE OF MUSIC presentation will be performed with Steve and Nancy Kuykendall, Jamestown residents, as they take stage to share their music and to share musical experiences, both from the years before their marriage and from their years as husband and wife.

On March 12, 2016, at 7-p.m. at the Jamestown Arts Center, they will share a wide variety of music from classic pop-rock to classical to jazz and also some of their own compositions. Steve and Nancy will share stories and will welcome interaction from the audience.

KuykendallNancyNancy, who is a retired music teacher of thirty years, will share her musical side through the piano, bass guitar, soprano recorder and her voice. She will share personal stories of her musical journey, some of which are included in her two published books of non-fiction short stories, Mornings on the Porch (c 2014 Tate Publishing) and Ordinary Wonders (c 2015 WestBow Press).

Since retiring from teaching music, Nancy has answered the call to take up writing. Her most current works are a novel and a daily reading book, both still in the works. While writing she continues to perform with Steve, singing, playing their instruments and sharing their journey and their faith.

kuykendallSteveSteve will use his various guitars, nine on stage, to bring delicate, melodic renderings of classic favorite hymns to exciting fingerstyle journeys, propelled by stunning technique. Steve draws the listener into the world of guitar by the joy of his delivery, from blues and jazz, to folk and country, and into the Avant Guard. Steve comfortably integrates these styles, and more, into an enjoyable listening experience.

As a singer/songwriter/music producer, Steve adapts scripture and key biblical truths into songs of worship and praise, delivered with conviction, emotion and originality. For four decades Steve has been a winner in guitar competitions: 1987, 1991, 1994, 2001, 2011 and has shared the stage with world class recording artists.

Join Steve and Nancy for an enchanting evening of music, storytelling, and prizes. Five prizes, including a brand new acoustic guitar, two paperback books and two digital download cards for ebooks, will be given away at the end of the evening.

Tickets $10 in advance or $15 at the door.  Call the Jamestown Art Center for more information at 251-2496.