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SUMMARY:The Music of Led Zeppelin
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bradley Thachuk\, conductor\nRandy Jackson\, lead vocals\nGeorge Cintron\, guitar & vocals\nDan Clemens\, bass\nPowell Randolph\, drums \nIt’s the return of one of our most in-demand rock shows that always sells out! Astounding vocalist Randy Jackson fronts a rock band in collaboration with the BPO for another popular Windborne Production. Classic hits like Kashmir\, Good Times\, Black Dog\, Stairway to Heaven\, and more – plus rock lighting create the ultimate rock show. \nProgram to be announced from the stage.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nThe Rock Series is presented by the Yurtchuk Foundation. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Randy Jackson\nLead Vocals\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nRandy Jackson is the lead singer and guitarist for the rock band\, Zebra. Randy’s first foray into recording success began with the self-titled Zebra debut album\, released on Atlantic Records in 1983. Critically acclaimed for its lush rock sounds\, due in large part to Jackson’s searing lead vocals and soaring guitar leads\, the album sold 75\,000 copies in its first week. “Who’s Behind the Door” and “Tell Me What You Want\,” written by Jackson\, received serious notice in the press and helped to form legions of Zebra fans almost instantly. The latest Zebra release\, “Zebra IV\,” was also produced and engineered by Jackson. \nRandy toured as keyboardist\, guitarist\, and backing vocalist in 1989 with the original\, reunited Jefferson Airplane in their last tour together. He has also worked extensively in the areas of musical software and hardware development. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout George Cintron\nGuitar & Vocals\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nHaving grown up in New York\, George has played in numerous bands throughout the Tri-state area since 1976. In 1981\, George founded Cintron. Developing the band into one of the top live acts around\, he played over 1\,500 shows including appearances with Zebra\, Twisted Sister\, Rat Race Choir\, Ritchie Blackmore\, Joe Perry\, Edgar and Johnny Winter\, and Mountain. He released a self-titled EP in 1983. \nFor three years George performed guitar and vocals for Enrique Iglesias. Over the course of three world tours\, he performed over 150 concerts and numerous television programs\, including The Tonight Show and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve special. Milestones include playing Madison Square Garden and the American Music Awards. \nIn 1995 he was a founding member\, along with Danny Miranda and Bobby Rondinelli\, of Pyramid. The group is still together. In 2000 he joined the West coast tour of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra for their annual tour. George is also an accomplished studio musician\, having recorded with artists including Blue Oyster Cult\, Leslie West\, Danger Danger\, and The Good Rats. \nGeorge joined Windborne’s Music of Led Zeppelin Tour in 2004\, and has been involved in writing and recording various original projects since 2000. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Dan Clemens\nBass\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nDan Clemens has been playing bass since the age of 13. A 1989 graduate of Berklee College of Music\, he has performed in bands throughout the United States. In 1993 he formed Waterworks\, which received the Budweiser Best Unsigned Band sponsorship for the next two years. \nClemens has also recorded radio and television jingles\, along with independent music CDs. He has toured with the Virginia Opera and performed with the Virginia Symphony and Chorus. His bands have opened for various musical acts including Fleetwood Mac\, Little Feet\, Del Amitri\, The Romantics\, and The Hooters. Clemens has also performed with Elliot Easton of The Cars and Robbie Krieger of The Doors. A bass player with Windborne Music since its beginning\, he has played with orchestras all over the world in cities such as Atlanta\, Denver\, Detroit\, Toronto\, Los Angeles\, and Kuala Lumpur. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Powell Randolph\nDrums\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nPowell has been a professional musician and instructor for over 14 years. A 1989 graduate of Berklee College of Music\, Powell majored in songwriting with a concentration in percussion performance. Powell’s classical and orchestral resume includes performances with the Virginia Symphony and the Virginia Opera\, in addition to the BPO. \nAs a studio musician\, he has played on countless recordings including film scores\, jingles\, and CDs for a wide range of clients. Powell can be heard on the score for the remake of Quo Vadis for Premier Pictures\, playing a wide range of percussion instruments. Additionally\, Powell is an instructor for all styles and all levels on drum set\, as well as for music theory\, sight reading\, and composition. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/led-zeppelin/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023-2024 season,2023-24 Rock Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240120T193000
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SUMMARY:Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown and The Philly Sound
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The pop\, soul\, and R&B sounds of Motown face off with the famous hits from The Philly Sound in this incredible evening of classic songs including Ain’t No Stopping Us Now\, Love Train\, What’s Going On\, I’m Gonna Make You Love Me\, I Heard It Through the Grapevine\, and more. \nJoin us after the concert in the Mary Seaton Room for a party featuring live music by local band Urban Renewal! This special event is open to all ticketholders.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nProgram\nByron Stripling\, conductor\nChester Gregory\, vocals\nAshley Jayy\, vocals\nBrik.Liam\, vocals\nEric Metzgar\, drums\nShubh Saran\, guitar \n\n\n\nKENNETH GAMBLE & LEON A. HUFF\nTSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia)\nas recorded by MFSB\n\n\nMAURICE WHITE & WAYNE LEE VAUGHN\nLets’ Groove\nas recorded by Earth\, Wind & Fire\n\n\nBARRETT STRONG & NORMAN WHITFIELD\nI Heard It Through The Grapevine\nas recorded by Marvin Gaye\n\n\nMELVIN STEALS & MERVIN STEALS\nCould It Be I’m Falling In Love\nas recorded by The Spinners\n\n\nGAMBLE & HUFF\nYou’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine\nas recorded by Lou Rawls\n\n\nTHOMAS RANDOLPH BELL & PHIL HURTT\nI’ll Be Around\nas recorded by The Spinners\n\n\nBOBBY HART\, TEDDY RANDAZZO & ROBERT WILDING\nHurt So Bad\nas recorded by Little Anthony & The Imperials\n\n\nGAMBLE\, HUFF & CARY GILBERT\nDon’t Leave Me This Way\nas recorded by Thelma Houston\n\n\nWALDO T. HOLMES\nRock The Boat\nas recorded by The Hues Corporation\n\n\n\n–INTERMISSION– \n\n\n\nLUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN & WALTER MURPHY\nA Fifth of Beethoven\nas recorded by Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band\n\n\nNORMAN WHITFIELD & BARRETT STRONG\nBall of Confusion (That’s What The World Is Today)\nas recorded by The Temptations\n\n\nTHOMAS RANDOLPH BELL & LINDA EPSTEIN\nPeople Make The World Go Round\nas recorded by The Stylistics\n\n\nBERNARD EDWARDS & NILE RODGERS\nI’m Coming Out\nas recorded by Diana Ross\n\n\nLEON A. HUFF\, GENE MCFADDEN & JOHN WHITEHEAD\nBack Stabbers\nas recorded by The O’Jays\n\n\nSMOKEY ROBINSON & RONALD WHITE\nMy Girl\nas recorded by The Temptations\n\n\nGAMBLE & HUFF\nLove Train\nas recorded by The O’Jays\n\n\nGAMBLE\, HUFF & CARY GILBERT\nMe and Mrs. Jones\nas recorded by Billy Paul\n\n\nMCFADDEN\, WHITEHEAD & JERRY COHEN\nAin’t No Stoppin’ Us Now\nas recorded by McFadden & Whitehead\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Byron Stripling\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nWith a contagious smile and captivating charm\, conductor\, trumpet virtuoso\, singer\, and actor Byron Stripling has ignited audiences across the globe. In 2020\, Stripling was named Principal Pops Conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra\, and his baton has led countless orchestras throughout the United States and Canada. As a soloist with the Boston Pops Orchestra\, Stripling has performed frequently under the baton of Keith Lockhart\, and was the featured soloist on the PBS television special “Evening at Pops” with conductors John Williams and Keith Lockhart. Currently\, Stripling serves as artistic director and conductor of the highly acclaimed Columbus Jazz Orchestra. \nSince his Carnegie Hall debut with Skitch Henderson and the New York Pops\, Stripling has become a pops orchestra favorite throughout the country\, soloing with over 100 orchestras around the world including the Boston Pops\, National Symphony\, Pittsburgh Symphony\, Dallas Symphony\, Cincinnati Pops\, Seattle Symphony\, Baltimore Symphony\, Minnesota Orchestra\, St. Louis Symphony\, Vancouver Symphony\, Toronto Symphony\, and orchestras throughout Europe and Asia. He has been a featured soloist at the Hollywood Bowl and performs at festivals around the world. \nAn accomplished actor and singer\, Stripling was chosen\, following a worldwide search\, to star in the lead role of the Broadway-bound musical\, Satchmo. Many will remember his featured cameo performance in the television movie\, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles\, and his critically acclaimed virtuoso trumpet and riotous comedic performance in the 42nd Street production of From Second Avenue to Broadway. \nTelevision viewers have enjoyed his work as soloist on the worldwide telecast of The Grammy Awards. Millions have heard his trumpet and voice on TV commercials\, TV theme songs including “20/20” and CNN\, and soundtracks of favorite movies. In addition to multiple recordings with his quintet and work with artists from Tony Bennett to Whitney Houston\, his prolific recording career includes hundreds of albums with the greatest pop\, Broadway\, soul\, and jazz artists of all time. \nStripling earned his stripes as lead trumpeter and soloist with the Count Basie Orchestra under the direction of Thad Jones and Frank Foster. He has also played and recorded extensively with the bands of Dizzy Gillespie\, Woody Herman\, Dave Brubeck\, Lionel Hampton\, Clark Terry\, Louis Bellson\, and Buck Clayton\, in addition to the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra\, Carnegie Hall Jazz Band\, and GRP All Star Big Band. \nStripling is devoted to giving back and supports several philanthropic organizations\, including United Way and Community Shelter Board. He also enjoys sharing the power of music through seminars and master classes at colleges\, universities\, conservatories\, and high schools. His informative talks\, combined with his incomparable wit and charm\, make him a favorite guest speaker to groups of all ages. \nStripling was educated at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester\, New York and the Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen\, Michigan. One of his greatest joys is to return\, periodically\, to Eastman and Interlochen as a special guest lecturer. \nA resident of Ohio\, Stripling lives in the country with his wife Alexis\, a former dancer\, writer\, and poet\, and their beautiful daughters. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Chester Gregory\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nChester Gregory is an award-winning singer and actor\, last seen starring in Motown: The Musical as the iconic Berry Gordy. Broadway credits include Motown: The Musical\, Hairspray\, Tarzan\, Cry-Baby\, and Sister Act. Other credits include August Wilson’s Fences and Two Trains Running. He has toured nationally with Dreamgirls\, Sister Act\, as well as his one-man show\, The Eve of Jackie Wilson. Chester has received many awards\, including the Jeff Award and a NAACP Theatre Award\, and has been presented the keys to the cities of his hometown of Gary\, Indiana and East Chicago. He has also been chosen as an Honorary State Representative of Indiana and has received an Honorary Doctorate from his alma mater\, Columbia College Chicago. \nChester is currently producing several projects and recordings. Add him on social media @ChesterGregory and chestergregory.com. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Ashley Jayy\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nBorn and raised in Portland\, Oregon\, Ashley Jayy has been multitalented and artistic from a very young age. Singing became a key part of her life when Ashley began singing solos and leading choir songs in her local church and with choirs around town. Ashley’s musical ear developed rapidly as she was able to listen to music and not only single out the notes or tunes she would hear\, but also retain them and interpret them in her own unique way. This only enhanced her already impeccable musicality and unique ability to interpret music of all styles. She began to write her own songs and create and arrange unique harmonies\, and her creativity grew as she blossomed and came into her own. \nAshley started her musical journey singing with such great artists as Liv Warfield and Mike Phillips. These ventures led her to the late and great Prince\, whom she soon began touring with shortly after he was introduced to her singular vocal talent. Ashley became a member of the New Power Generation and now sings regularly with Tevin Campbell\, Monica\, and Jazmine Sullivan. Ashley is spreading her wings and soaring as she embarks on her solo vocal journey\, becoming the Ashley Jayy. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Brik.Liam\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nCultivated in diverse backgrounds and raised in the church with his mother as head of the choir\, Jacoby “Brik.Liam” Williams was exposed to different genres of music that influenced his current sound. Brik.Liam was born in Petersburg\, Virginia and reared in Germany and Houston\, TX. His frequent relocation is a result of his military family upbringing. His early introduction to music helped shape his outlook on music and creativity. Now as an artist\, Brik.Liam is in a league of his own\, fusing classic soul vibes like the sound of Marvin Gaye with the urban contemporary music fans are accustomed to today. \nThe stage name Brik.Liam is a two-part compilation: “Brik”– a synonym of his favorite color red – and “Liam”\, an abbreviation of his last name. Brik.Liam also has a signature image of a floating\, red balloon that helps fans to identify his work in any setting. Brik’s perspective on artistry and his contribution to the music industry today can be described as poetic and unconventional\, which adds to his unique appeal. \nBrik.Liam’s career has evolved to greater success in recent years. He has released albums\, performed with some of the industry’s brightest talents\, and has showcased his music across the globe. Brik has performed in places like London and the Republic of the Congo. Notably\, Brik has toured the United States as an opening performer for Grammy-winning artist PJ Morton during the 2018 More Gumbo Tour and the 2019 Paul Tour. Since then\, Brik.Liam also completed a solo tour in Russia and released his EP\, What’s The Matter\, Brik. \n“My goal in creating music and art is to make people feel understood\, heard\, and to make better choices and find happiness because of the telling of my story. I want to grow their minds and imagination\, little by little.” \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Eric Metzgar\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nEric Metzgar is an in-demand drummer and versatile collaborator who offers his musicianship to various jazz/pop artists and symphony orchestras worldwide. He has had the opportunity to play with numerous first-rate performers including Jeff Tyzik\, Sutton Foster\, Joe Locke\, Jimmy Greene\, Shayna Steele\, Byron Stripling\, and Delfeayo Marsalis. \nMetzgar is a passionate educator deeply invested in music teaching and learning. Each summer\, he teaches at the Cape Ann Jazz Workshop under the direction of saxophonist Alexa Tarantino. He maintains a private studio and serves as a clinician at grade schools and universities. \nMetzgar holds a BM in Drum Set Performance and an MM in Music Teaching and Learning from the Eastman School of Music. He lives in New York City and tours frequently around the world. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Shubh Saran\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nShubh Saran is a New York-based guitarist\, composer\, and producer who has performed globally with his band throughout the United States\, India\, Canada\, Bangladesh\, Vietnam\, and Mexico. Having grown up in six different countries\, his career has been shaped by a mixture of influences. Saran’s intricate compositions fuse sounds from modern jazz\, neo-soul\, and rock with classical and contemporary Indian music. In October 2021\, Saran independently released his second full-length album and fourth overall release titled “inglish” – a groundbreaking work that explores concepts of assimilation\, global identity\, and native culture. \nPitchfork described inglish as “a heartfelt exploration of the ups and downs of being part of the world’s fastest-growing floating tribe – part global citizen\, part cultural refugee\,” and named the album to its list of Best Jazz and Experimental Music of 2021. DownBeat described inglish as a “scintillating musical brew\,” and awarded the album three and a half stars. Before moving to New York City to start his music career\, Saran studied at Berklee College of Music\, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance. In 2017\, Saran made his critically acclaimed debut with the release of “Hmayra\,” and later followed up with “H.A.D.D.” (2018)\, and “Becoming” (2019). Throughout his career as a recording artist\, each release has represented a different introspection for Saran. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/lets-groove-tonight-motown-and-the-philly-sound/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
CATEGORIES:2023-2024 season,2023-24 Pops Series
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SUMMARY:Schumann's Rhine Journey
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Schumann’s Third Symphony is filled with his joyful appreciation of the Rhine River and the inspiring cathedral on its banks in Cologne\, Germany. A Sphinx Virtuosi commission\, Delights and Dances by Michael Abels is an infectious and witty blend of jazz and blues. The world premiere of a BPO-commissioned Oboe Concerto by Randall Svane rounds out the program. \nThis performance is sponsored by the Constance Shepard Walsh Memorial Endowment Fund. \n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nProgram\nJoAnn Falletta\, conductor\nHenry Ward\, oboe \nMICHAEL ABELS  Delights and Dances\nRANDALL SVANE  Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (World Premiere)\nI. Flowing\nII. Very slow\nIII. Quick and light \n–INTERMISSION– \nSCHUMANN  Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major\, Op. 97\, “Rhenish”\nI. Lebhaft\nII. Scherzo: Sehr mäβig\nIII. Nicht schnell\nIV. Feierlich\nV. Lebhaft[/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_column_text] \nAbout Henry Ward\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \nA native of the Philadelphia area\, oboist Henry Ward joined the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra as Principal Oboe in 2016\, having previously served as acting Associate Principal Oboe of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. He has performed with the Philadelphia and Minnesota orchestras\, the Boston Pops\, the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (New Zealand)\, and was a fellow with the New World Symphony. As a chamber musician\, he has performed with the Marlboro Music Festival\, Friends of Vienna\, Buffalo Chamber Players\, and toured with The Knights and Zéphyros Winds. He has performed as a soloist in orchestras around the United States and has been featured with the BPO on several occasions\, most recently in Haydn’s Sinfonia Concertante in B-flat major in 2021. \nHenry has participated in the Lakes Area Music Festival and Oregon Bach Festival as Principal Oboe since 2016. He also received fellowships to the Music Academy of the West and Tanglewood Music Center\, where he received the Mickey L. Hooten Memorial Award. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the New England Conservatory of Music where he studied with Boston Symphony oboists Mark McEwen and John Ferrillo\, followed by a master’s degree\, studying with Eugene Izotov and Scott Hostetler at the Chicago College of Performing Arts\, Roosevelt University. \nHenry also teaches privately\, and has given masterclasses around western New York\, the U.S.\, and internationally. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://bpo.org/event/schumanns-rhine-journey/2024-01-27/
LOCATION:Kleinhans Music Hall\, 3 Symphony Circle\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14201\, United States
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