Saturday February 6^th, the Diamond Valley Arts Center’s 1^st Saturday Series presents an evening of upbeat folk rock music with CHANGE REQUIRED doors open at 6:30pm concert starts at 7:00 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Diamond Valley Arts Council’s music and events.  Guests receive access to the current gallery exhibition as well as the concert.

Bill Sheppard  - has played professionally for over 50 years, performed on TV, movies, radio, my records have had national and international airplay, concerts up to 10,000 people, written commercials, signed with Columbia Records, Artists of America Records (Decca), William Morris Agency (same agent as The Mod Squad) and much more.

Elaine Balkman – has a background in musical theatre and acting (The Sound of Music, Pippin, Follies, Oliver, Annie Get Your Gun, etc.).  Her experiences in the recording studio include dates with Don Ciccone (vocals arranger for The Four Seasons), Bonnie & Delaney Bramlett and several other well-known artists as well as studio singing, arranging and pianist for other songwriters/artists.  She’s had original songs signed with MCA Music & Vette Records and is an ongoing singer/writer/performer and voice teacher.

Lee (Roy) Miracle - Lee (Roy) is a musician songwriter who has been performing in Southern California bands, off and on, all his life. He is currently the bass player in That's All Folk among other local artistic projects.

Craig Wills - Craig has been a drummer since the age of 12, growing up in Riverside.  His brother is a guitar player, so there was never a shortage of classic rock music to play and local bands to play with.  He has participated in numerous events for the last 40 plus years, which include marching band, rock and roll bands, a country-folk group and church worship teams.  A few years ago, he discovered the Cajon box, which he now substitutes for his drum kit.  Music keeps him young at heart and feeds his soul.  He has lived in Idyllwild since first visiting in 1993.  He always enjoys sitting in with other musicians around town and sharing a tune.

John King - A classically trained violinist who added guitar & vocals to his repertoire at the age of 13, John cut his teeth playing full time with a Long Beach, CA-based group called The Dynamite Gangbusters.  They were the house band at the world famous 'Palomino Club' in Hollywood.  During this time they opened for many stars including Jerry Lee Lewis and Asleep at the Wheel.  John has continued to perform with many groups since, including 'That's All Folk', an Idyllwild-based group with awesome harmonies, currently working on a CD and playing for full houses everywhere.

Admission $15 at the door.Tickets may be ordered ONLINE at the DVAC website (www.thedvac.org) or at the Arts Center located at 123 N. Harvard St. in Downtown Hemet. Seating is limited. Doors open at 6:30 pm. For more information call 951-652-3822. The 1^st Saturday performances are a fundraiser for the Diamond Valley Arts Council a 5013c organization.