» ABBA-Mania
A rock musical which takes you back to
the disco era of one of the best pop bands in history, ABBA. ABBAMANIA
features nine incredible musicians and singers which are the main
highlights of this musical. ABBAMANIA perform 21 of ABBA's hits,
with all the costume changes, choreography, a live band, back-up
singers and big studio sound. For all the ABBA fans, there are two
shows you should see this year… Mama Mia a play which features
the music of ABBA and ABBAMANIA which recreates ABBA in concert!
Both shows are fantastic!
» Michael Andrew and Swingerhead
Led by band leader-singer-songwriter Michael Andrew, these cats are making people swing! The dynamic show mesh 50's kitsch with the raw energy of the 90's club scene from Florida, California and New York, combining tunes from Frank Sinatra and others with originals. Catch Michael soon starring on Broadway in The Nutty Professor!
» Bach To The Future
Using rhythms and musical styles from many countries and traditions
including Jazz, Latin, African, Far Eastern and other world musical
influences, this innovative and eclectic classical/jazz quartet
transforms famous classical melodies into exciting new compositions
that sound fresh and contemporary. With their futuristic instruments
including the Zendrum, Drumitar, the Keytar, six string fretless Space
Bass and the Violectra (electric violin), Bach To The Future has shared
the stage with top artists such as David Sanborn, The Yellowjackets,
Peter Cincotti, The Rippingtons, Acoustic Alchemy, Al DiMeola, and
Stanley Jordan among many others. They have thrilled audiences coast
to coast, sold over 100,000 copies of their new CD and are the house
band on the CW TV Network's, "The Fan Show."
» Marcus Belgrave
Marcus Belgrave is Detroit's
internationally recognized jazz trumpet great. He is acclaimed
not only for his great technical virtuosity, soulful tone and
seemingly limitless improvisational creativity, but also for
an on stage persona that exudes warmth and joy in music making.
An original member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, his
performances of Louis Armstrong's trumpet classics follow the
general stylistic shape of the jazz legend's approach, with
a personalized "Belgrave" interpretation and nuance.
As a singer, Belgrave's low and gravelly voice exudes a "Satchmo-like" quality
that comes naturally, evoking Armstrong's sound, spirit and
warmth with uncanny ease. Vocalist, Joan Bow, captures
the spirit of the many singers that Louis Armstrong worked
with such as, Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington and Billie
Holiday.
» Dave Bennett's, "Benny Goodman Salute"
Only "twenty-something!"
(born 1984)… Dave with his All-Star Septet play
Goodman's big hits and "swing-era" classics:
Moonglow, I've Got Rhythm, Body and Soul, Slipped Disc, Sing, Sing,
Sing and many others. Dave Bennett is a jaw dropping clarinet prodigy
who brings to life the music of "The King of Swing" with
incredible technique, expression and sensitivity. Vocals made famous
by such Goodman singers as Peggy Lee and Helen Forrest are brought
to life by jazz singer, Anne Seabury.
» James Dapogny
James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band is small band swing at its most stylish. Specializing in authentic and spirited classic jazz, music from the first 50 years of jazz history, Dapogny's band plays turn-of-the-century ragtime, New Orleans and Chicago Jazz of the 1920s, and small-band swing of the 1930s and early '40s. Dapogny's tasteful arrangements, combined with James' dry sense of humor make for an evening of great fun.
Chicago Brass Quintet
As Chicagos original
brass quintet, these five virtuosi possess the technical and musical mastery
needed to perform music of all periods and styles with equal aplomb. The
Chicago Brass Quintet brings style, grace, dazzling technique and humor
to every performance. "Virtuoso Brass" - the music of Vivaldi,
Bach, DeFalla, Ewazen and Copland. "Brass & Gospel" - joined
by the Brown Singers Gospel Quintet for an evening of traditional American
and gospel music with brass. "Brass & Organ" - the quintet
joins forces with organist Paul Vander Weele in works by Stanley, Purcell,
Strauss, Widor, Vienre and McCabe. "A Night in London" - featuring
music of The Beatles, Manhattan Transfer, Andrew Lloyd Weber, Handel, William
Boyce, Gustav Holst and more.
» Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire's, "Johnny Cash Tribute"
Rockabilly
Hall of Famer, Rusty Evans and his band Ring of Fire have been
burning up the California festival circuit with his rollicking
tribute to country music icon Johnny Cash. With a voice of
rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain RUSTY has been
wowing audiences from Nashville to San Francisco with his stunning
tribute to the "MAN IN BLACK." His weighted
drawl doles out molasses-coated syllables, putting an upbeat
spin on less than optimistic situations. Lending
his own touch to world famous songs such as "I Walk the Line" and
"Folsom Prison Blues" Rusty honors Johnny Cash with soulful
honesty and exuberance.
» Banu Gibson
Banu Gibson and The New Orleans Hot Jazz have performed
at The Hollywood Bowl twice and were a star attraction with the Boston Pops
for their millennium New Years Eve. Banu is one of the best entertainers
and singers around. An evening with Banu and her band features songs by
Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Fats Waller, and George Gershwin.
» The Chenille Sisters
The Chenilles' voices ring strong and clear as ever as they mingle alongside the musical might of a symphony, And their singular songwriting, with its poetry, emotion and wry wit, holds its own just as well. Featuring scores of songs from their contemporary repertoire, plus some energetic Swing arrangements, it brilliantly showcases classic Chenille harmony and humor.
» The Highwaymen-A Musical Tribute
Formed in 1985, the original Highwaymen consisted of Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. This recreation of that amazing, never to be seen again band continues the legacy of perhaps the greatest super group in country music history.