American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor takes you on a magical trip back to the 1970s to experience the timeless music and prolific songwriting of Paul Simon, Jim Croce, and James Taylor. Relive the intimate storytelling, intricate chord changes, and breathtaking melodies of these gifted artists – their work building on and transcending the more traditional folk-influenced acoustic music of the previous decade.

Performed by artist Tom Glynn, American Tune: Simon, Croce, and Taylor showcases the songs you know and love from these master craftsmen during this brilliant span, framed in engaging stories about the artists themselves.

A meet and greet with Tom will take place after the performance and there will be merchandise available for purchase.

Acclaimed for their "individual virtuosity and seamless collaboration," the Yu&I Duo embarks on a journey that captivates audiences with their mesmerizing performances. Their repertoire is a celebration of their diverse backgrounds, blending folk-inspired melodies from South Korea and Germany, in addition to classical favorites and movie themes. From the spicy rhythms of Astor Piazzolla's tango to the romantic virtuosity of Niccolo Paganini, and the emotional rollercoaster of Bartok's Romanian Dances, their concerts promise a whirlwind adventure of musical expression. Experience the allure of the Yu&I Duo—an unforgettable musical voyage awaits! The concert will be followed by a meet & greet reception with YuEun and Ines! Merchandise will be available for purchase.

SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA featuring SAXOPHONE CONCERTO by RICHARD SCHWARTZ

MARCH 29, 2026 –R.N. TYDINGS AUDITORIUM, HOBBS, NM

SWS Orchestra will perform classics including a saxophone concerto.

DUO ENCANTADA

MARCH 7, 2026 - FIRST METHODIST CHURCH, HOBBS, NM

Duo Encantada is a faculty-in-residence ensemble at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU).

Co-founded in 1999 Dr. Tracy Carr, oboe, and Dr. Mark Dal Porto, piano, have performed in over 23

of the 50 US states and in England, Spain, China among others. This performance includes the concert, a symposium of the creative process and dessert reception.

SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUTH SERIES "FARKLE McBRIDE"

JANUARY 26 –7:00pm - R.N. TYDINGS AUDITORIUM, HOBBS, NM

SWS Orchestra will proudly present its Youth Series Concerts bringing in over 2,000 Lea County 3rd

and 4th graders, over a two-day period for an educational symphonic experience with our musicians.

There will also be an evening concert for the public.

SOUTHWEST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

NOVEMBER 16, 2025–R.N. TYDINGS AUDITORIUM, HOBBS, NM

Join the SWS Orchestra and start the holiday season with one of their popular Christmas concerts.

This performance will also include the HHS Choir!

THE MOANIN’ FROGS

OCTOBER 18, 2025 - 7:00pm - NMJC WATSON HALL, HOBBS, NM

Prepare to be dazzled and delighted by The Moanin' Frogs, the 2018 First Prize Laureates of

the prestigious international M-Prize Competition! Described as "The Canadian Brass of

Saxophone," this sensational sextet brings together six saxophones, from sopranino to bass, in a

captivating blend of jazz, classical, pop, a cappella singing, and comedy.

SEASON OPENER EVENT

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025- 6:00-8:00pm –WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM, NMJC, HOBBS, NM

Encore Entertainment’s 25-26 Season will start with our season opener event. There will be food,

friends, and fun with the Northshore Jazz Trio. We will be selling our 25-26 Season Tickets at the

event

TaikoProject was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by group of young, emerging Taiko drummers led by Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba. The group continues to define a modern American style of Taiko drumming, blending traditional forms with an innovative and fresh aesthetic.

Southwest Symphony Orchestra will finish out the season with a concert of pieces chosen by the Southwest Symphony Orchestra musicians. They have cast their votes for their all-time favorite music that they have performed over the years.

Bria Skonberg has become the shining hope of hot jazz, on the strength of a clarion trumpet style indebted to Louis Armstrong, a smooth purr of a singing voice inspired by Anita O'Day and the wholesome glow of youth. She is the 2017 JUNO winner, Vocal Jazz Album of the Year and 2018/2020 JUNO Nominee.

SWS Orchestra will proudly present its Youth Series Concerts bringing in over 2,000 Lea County 3rdh and 4th graders over a two-day period for an educational/hands on experience with our musicians. There will also be an evening concert for the public as well as a day of rehearsals for the orchestra.

DSQ is referred to as “Bach meets Bon Jovi” and is compared to artists like Lindsey Stirling, Vitamin String Quartet, Brooklyn Duo and 2Cellos. A fusion of classic traditional and electric strings, they perform as a quartet with the full accompaniment of drums and guitar.

Brass Transit brings together accomplished and award-winning musicians for the sole purpose of paying tribute to the decades -long, multi-platinum songbook of the band CHICAGO! Performing along with the incomparable Southwest Symphony Orchestra this show is not to be missed!

Artrageous is a troupe of multi-talented Live performance artists, world-class singers, and recording artists, highly trained dancers, audience motivators, and veteran musicians hailing from the high desert of New Mexico. Their high energy performance is a combination of ALL ARTS on ONE STAGE, combined with humor and audience interaction in a frenzy of movement and color.