Christmas with David Steinquest and Friends returns for 10th year at APSU

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – For the 10th year in a row, David Steinquest and his talented friends will gather at Austin Peay State University for a relaxed evening of holiday music, with this year serving as a sort of “greatest hits” event from a decade worth of concerts.

“This year’s music is comprised of favorite selections from past concerts with a little new music thrown in for good measure,” Steinquest, APSU professor of music, said.

The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, in the Mabry Concert Hall. Admission is two cans of food, which will be donated to Loaves and Fishes, or $5. Bring cans to the music office in the Music/Mass Communication Building, Room 139.

The evening will feature Steinquest’s holiday band, made up of Allison Steinquest, vocals; Paul Carrol Binkley, guitar and vocals; Kevin Madill, piano; Larry Crew, bass; Sam Campbell, drums; Steinquest, percussion; and the APSU Percussion Ensemble.

The program will include Christmas standards like “My Favorite Things,” “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Santa Baby,” “O Come O Come Emmanuel,” “Christmas Don’t Be Late,” “Mr. Grinch,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” “Tennessee Christmas” and “Silent Night.” However, the tunes are dressed up in unusual and innovative arrangements that give them new life.

As always, the show will have a homey atmosphere with the stage set up like a living room, complete with Christmas decorations.

To purchase tickets, google AP Marketplace. Tickets go on sale Monday, Nov. 25. This concert has sold out every year, so make sure to get your tickets ahead of time.