A Tribute to Aretha feat. Damien Sneed w/ Valerie Simpson
Damien Sneed, multi-talented bandleader, composer, musician, and vocalist, brings A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul home to Augusta, GA. This dynamic presentation celebrates the amazing musical legacy of the late Aretha Franklin. While touring with Aretha Franklin, Damien Sneed developed a strong mentee relationship with the soul legend. Sneed pays homage to her in A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul with fresh renditions of her most cherished hits, including “How I Got Over,” “Respect,” “Say A Little Prayer,” and more.
ABBAFAB
ABBAFAB is a stunning tribute to the music of ABBA!This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the 1970’s and 1980’s including monster hits such as “Waterloo”, “Fernando”, “Honey Honey”, “Dancing Queen”, and countless others. From the earliest hits to “Mamma Mia”, ABBAFAB will take you on an ABBA journey that is unmatched. Our vocalists and musicians have toured the world as solo artists and as band members and have come together to create the most entertaining ABBA tribute on the market today. ABBA’s record-breaking string of hits are timeless and continue to thrill audiences of all ages. There’s no generation gap here; just memories and memorable music and ABBAFAB covers them all. There’s no doubt that the ABBAFAB vibe is infectious!
BSE Presents: JAMES GREGORY
For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt untucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It’s storytelling at its best.The trademark caricature is the essence of humorist James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch.
Big Spring Ent. Presents: CHRIS CAGLE
Chris Cagle made his debut on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts with “My Love Goes On And On”, the first single from his debut album Play It Loud. The album, which was certified gold in the United States, also produced the number one single, “I Breathe In, I Breathe Out”. In 2002, his self-titled sophomore project debuted at number one on the Billboard charts and is certified gold in the United States. This album yielded two top 5 offerings, “What a Beautiful Day” and “Chicks Dig It”. Cagle penned more albums that brought continued success with hits like “Miss Me Baby”, “What Kinda Gone”, “Let There Be Cowgirls”, and “Country by the Grace of God”.
Little Feat
Making a truly great live rock and roll album is an enormous challenge, so difficult that they are a rarity. Waiting for Columbus is a consensus member of that very exclusive club.This tour will celebrate the 45th anniversary of the legendary Waiting for Columbus, replicating the album at every stop.In August 1977, the band brought along a recording team to four shows in London and then three in Washington, D.C., and they captured sonic gold. Backed by the Tower of Power horn section, with whom they’d recorded Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, they romped through extended versions of a stellar song selection that included “Fat Man in the Bathtub,” “Spanish Moon,” “Dixie Chicken”, “Sailin’ Shoes,” and “Feats Don’t Fail Me Now,” as well as the iconic truck driver’s lament, “Willin’,” the song that got Lowell out of the Mothers of Invention and gave birth to Little Feat. Generations of listeners have worn out the original vinyl, and the digital world will carry that heritage forward.Little Feat currently includes Bill Payne (keyboards, vocals), Kenny Gradney (bass), Sam Clayton (percussion and vocals), Fred Tackett (guitars and vocals), Scott Sharrard (guitars and vocals), and Tony Leone (drums).
Kenny G
A crossover jazz icon, saxophonist Kenny G has enjoyed phenomenal success across the pop, jazz, and R&B charts for over three decades. G is known for his lyrical and emotive style, a sound that has garnered a loyal fanbase and made him one of the biggest selling instrumentalists of all-time. He initially broke through with 1986’s “Duotones”, which reached the top 10 on the pop and jazz charts and spawned the hit single “Songbird.” He gained yet wider attention with 1992’s “Breathless”, which reached number two on the Billboard 200, topped the jazz charts, and won the Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for “Forever in Love.” G has more than ten number one Billboard Jazz Albums.
The Black Jacket Symphony Presents The Police “Synchronicity” + The Best of Greatest Hits
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers
Bruce Hornsby has built one of the most diverse, collaborative and adventurous careers in contemporary music. Drawing from a vast wellspring of American musical traditions, the singer/pianist/composer/bandleader has created a large and accomplished body of work and employed a vast array of stylistic approaches. Throughout this period, Hornsby has maintained the integrity, virtuosity and artistic curiosity that have been hallmarks of his work from the start. Hornsby has had a distinctly unique career since his debut with The Range on their multi-platinum 1986 album “The Way It Is”. He has steered his way through a stint on keyboards for the Grateful Dead, writing music for Spike Lee’s films, and albums exploring jazz, bluegrass and contemporary classical music. Bruce Hornsby is on a roll. After taking the music world by surprise with his wide-ranging, critically acclaimed 2019 album “Absolute Zero”, the singer, songwriter, composer and bandleader returns with a follow-up that picks up where its predecessor left off. “Non-Secure Connection” features 10 new songs exploring a broad range of themes, from civil rights to computer hackers, mall salesmen to the Darwinian aspects of AAU basketball.**In the best interest of fans and staff, the Event Organizer will continue to monitor local COVID-19 trends and meet or exceed protocols mandated by local governments. By purchasing tickets to this event, unless prohibited by law, you agree to abide by the health and safety measures in effect at the time of the event, which may include, but not be limited to, wearing masks, providing proof of vaccination status and/or providing proof of negative COVID-19 test. Check back often for updates to your event venue website as guidelines are subject to change.**
CHRIS BOTTI
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD “When I Fall In Love”, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. Most recently, his latest album “Impressions” won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre.Over the past three decades, Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music, including Sting, Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Josh Groban, Yo-Yo Ma, Michael Bublé, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, and even Frank Sinatra. Hitting the road for as many as 300 days per year, the trumpeter has also performed with many of the finest symphonies and at some of the world’s most prestigious venues.
Rickey Smiley and Friends
Comedy legend and entertainment mogul Rickey Smiley is a television host, actor and top-rated nationally syndicated radio personality, and has become one of the entertainment industry’s most celebrated performers.He is known for having made millions laugh for over 30 years and earned a reputation for delivering to audiences both on and off stage. With the distinct ability to take everyday observations and turn them into comedic gold, Rickey is one of the few “clean” comics amongst the upper echelon of contemporary comedians. At any given performance, audiences are treated to such original characters as “Mrs. Bernice Jenkins,” “Lil’Daryl,” “Joe Willie” and “Beauford.”
