Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Don't touch that dial!!!! From top hits to cool riffs, from classic skits to comedy bits, Five by Five Design takes us back to the days of the television legends. Backed by an 8-piece band, this vocal quintet tunes into the music of Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, Bobby Darin, Henry Mancini, Ferrante & Teicher and the Four Lads. A musical journey through the golden age of television, packed with memorable songs, commercial jingles and sketches. "… a real crowd pleaser and a timeless evening of entertainment."

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Singing of love, conquest, betrayal and heartache, the tenor voice romances. Phil Grant, Todd Jang and Frederick Robert, together as ROMANZA, have been winning people's hearts everywhere they perform. Accompanied by their wonderful ensemble of piano, violin and bass, ROMANZA have taken their tenor repertoire to new heights by re-invigorating opera hits, Italian favorites, popular folksongs and well-loved ballads with their own irresistable and original arrangements. "… they have been show stoppers wherever they have toured."

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best… "it is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do". The group initially won recognition as the first and only all-women traditional Irish band. In a short time they soon established themselves as musicians and performers without peer. With their unique and spectacular blend of virtuosity, this powerhouse group combines all the facets of Irish traditional culture and puts it forth in an immensely humorous and entertaining show. "… the most sought-after Irish-American group in all of Celtic music."

Friday, February 13, 2009

One of the finest choirs in the country, The National Lutheran Choir is a 60+ voice mixed chorus that performs works from the entire spectrum of sacred choral music. Their rich and diverse repertoire includes traditional choral favorites from composers such as Bach, Rachmaninoff and F. Melius Christiansen, as well as spirituals, gospel songs and new compositions. David Cherwien, music director of the NLC, is a nationally known conductor, composer and organist. "… The NLC represents the absolute best in a capella singing… they were tremendous… BRAVO!!!!!!"

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

The world-renowned SPANISH BRASS includes two trumpets, a French horn, trombone and tuba. These five fabulous musicians play a program ranging from Bach and Malcom Arnold to Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini and Fats Waller. Not only will their program choices display a wide variety of genres, but their presentation is unique in that all +the music is played from memory, and each piece in the program is choreographed! A first for a Brass Quintet! "… I cannot think of a better brass quintet in the world."

Monday, April 27, 2009

In the spring of 1934 the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra was born. In 1935, Tommy Dorsey left the band and Jimmy Dorsey became the leader. Jimmy was considered one of the finest clarinet and alto saxophone players of his day, until his death in 1957. The Jimmy Dorsey orchestra is now under the direction of legendary trombonist Bill Tole. In 1992, Nancy Knorr, the lead singer of the Pied Pipers, became the featured vocalist fo the orchestra. "… playing all of their big hits - this great 16 piece orchestra will help you re-live your dreams."