The Independent
On Monday, June 8, the City of St. George is pleased to present Ted Vigil, a John Denver tribute artist, as part of the Concert in the Park 2015 Series. This free event will take place at the Vernon Worthen Park at 7:30 p.m.
Vigil was born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia, Wash. area. He has been performing since the age of 10 in concert bands, orchestras, and jazz bands, developing his talents as a drummer and singer.
In 2006, he went to Laughlin, Nev., and took first place in the Talent Quest 2006—involving participants from 28 states, New Zealand, Australia, and Canada. He then went on to win Komo TV 4’s NW Afternoon Celebrity Look Alike Contest. Vigil now performs nationwide for all kinds of venues and events. He has sold out theatres in Pennsylvania and Kansas, playing twice for John Denver’s own “Windstar Foundation” in Aspen, Colo. Vigil cruised the Caribbean with Darryl Worley and Jimmy Wayne on a “Travelin’ Inc. country cruise,” hosted by Great American Country’s own Storme Warren, and last year he was awarded the Rising Legend Award by the National Traditional Country Music Association. Vigil also performs with Steve Wiesberg, John Denver’s lead guitar player from the ‘70s, who has been quoted as saying, “Apparently the audience thinks they all look and sound like John. I don’t see it. I see it with Ted. A very strong physical resemblance… Uncanny!” The most heard comments after a show are, “I can’t believe how much he looks and sounds like John Denver!” and “It really took us back!”
Sponsored by the City of St. George, with funding from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums, the State of Utah, and the National Endowment for the Arts, the Concert in the Park 2015 Series takes place the second Monday of each month, April through September. Park seating is available. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, food, and family. For more information, call (435) 627-4525.
