July 2022
Dave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”.
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Stephen Marley is an award-winning singer, songwriter and producer. From his solo works to family collaborations and production credits, Stephen Marley’s music has earned him eight Grammy Awards. He is the second eldest son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Rita Marley, raised in Kingston, Jamaica. Stephen started singing professionally at 7 years old with his elder siblings Ziggy, Sharon and Cedella in The Melody Makers.
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Four-time Grammy-award winning contemporary Blues and Americana artist Keb’ Mo’ returns to WHBPAC on the heels of his celebrated 2019 release, Oklahoma. Hailed internationally as one of the greatest Blues artists of his generation, Keb’ Mo’ has consistently made music that reflects his own interests and passions. In the process, he’s earned a reputation for his ability to draw upon his bottomless roots-music expertise to make deeply expressive, highly personal music.
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Kelli O’Hara, star of stage and screen, has established herself as one of Broadway’s greatest leading ladies. Her portrayal of Anna Loenowens in The King and I garnered her the 2015 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical, along with Grammy, Drama League, Outer Critics and Olivier Nominations. She reprised the role while making her West End debut, and performed a limited engagement at Tokyo’s Orb Theatre. Kelli also received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Katie Bonner in Topic’s hit web series The Accidental Wolf.
She can currently be seen in the HBO series, The Gilded Age.
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“The blues is bigger than most people think,” Taj Mahal says. “You could hear Mozart
play the blues. It might be more like a lament. It might be more melancholy. But I’m
going to tell you: the blues is in there.”
Taj is a towering musical figure — a legend who transcended the blues not by leaving
them behind, but by revealing their magnificent scope to the world. Quantifying the 77-
year-old’s significance is impossible, but people try anyway. A 2017 Grammy win
for TajMo, Taj’s collaboration with Keb’ Mo’, brought his Grammy tally to three wins and
14 nominations, and underscored his undiminished relevance more than 50 years after
his solo debut. Blues Hall of Fame membership, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the
Americana Music Association, and other honors punctuate his résumé. Taj appreciates
the accolades, but his motivation lies elsewhere. “I just want to be able to make the
music that I’m hearing come to me — and that’s what I did,” Taj says. “When I say, ‘I did,’
I’m not coming from the ego. The music comes from somewhere. You’re just the conduit
it comes through. You’re there to receive the gift.”
Over the course of his three-decade plus career, Platinum-selling and GRAMMY-nominated singer & actor Chris Isaak has performed to sold-out crowds across the globe with his longtime band Silvertone. His music and film credits include nine critically acclaimed studio albums, twelve chart-topping singles along with several motion pictures, such as The Silence of the Lambs and That Thing You Do!. His work has also taken him behind the scenes, creating music for multiple film soundtracks, including Eyes Wide Shut, True Romance, Wild at Heart, and Blue Velvet. Isaak has starred in his own critically acclaimed television series The Chris Isaak Show on SHOWTIME, has previously served as a judge on The X Factor Australia, and hosted the music talk show, The Chris Isaak Hour on BIO. 2019 marked the 30th Anniversary of Isaak’s beloved Heart-Shaped World album, which includes his breakthrough classic “Wicked Game.” He is currently recording a new studio album in Nashville.
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A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
Generously Sponsored by The Louis Auer Foundation
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From Gershwin to Carole King and beyond, Feinstein expands the Great American Songbook into the modern era. This is an evening of music you won’t want to miss!
Generously Sponsored by Dr. Stanley Zinberg
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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 muisc 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. 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.
Generously Sponsored by Cynthia Hochman
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International phenomenons and legendary ‘70s icons Village People and their biggest hits “YMCA” and “Macho Man” will bring you back to the days of Studio 54 and the heyday of disco. With founder Victor Willis at the helm and backed by a full band, Village People are one of the biggest disco acts of all time and this performance will be the ultimate dance party for all generations!
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Broadway, Television, and Film’s leading man, Jeremy Jordan, is bringing his effortless, soaring tenor voice to the WHBPAC stage. Regarded as a dynamic actor and vocalist, Jordan sings with a passion that can only be found in someone who truly loves what they do. Jordan’s stories and singing are mesmerizing and the witty narrative of his show allows for a warm and welcoming experience. Some of his Broadway credits include Newsies (Tony, Grammy, Drama Desk nominations), Bonnie and Clyde (Theatre World Award), American Son, Little Shop of Horrors, West Side Story, Waitress, and Rock of Ages. He can also be seen on screen as a TV series eregular on “Supergirl,” “Smash,” and Disney’s “Tangled” and in leading roles for films like The Last 5 Years, Joyful Noise, American Son, and Newsies. Next up, he will star as the tenacious record industry giant, Neil Bogart, in the upcoming feature film, Spinning Gold.
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Emmy, Tony, and SAG Award nominee, NORM LEWIS, recently starred in Spike Lee’s critically acclaimed, “Da 5 Bloods,” and in the groundbreaking FX series, Pose. Additionally, Mr. Lewis can be seen starring in ABC’s newest series, Women of The Movement, and offscreen, his voice can be heard in the latest season of Apple TV’s animated series, Central Park. He was also seen as ‘Caiaphas’ in the award-winning NBC television special, “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert!,” alongside John Legend, Sara Bareilles, and Alice Cooper.
Mr. Lewis returned to Broadway in the Fall of 2021, starring in Chicken and Biscuits at the Circle In The Square Theatre. He previously appeared in the Broadway revival of Once on This Island and as Sweeney Todd in the Off-Broadway production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street at the Barrow Street Theatre, receiving the AUDELCO Award for his performance. In May of 2014, he made history as The Phantom of the Opera’s first African American Phantom on Broadway.
Generously Sponsored In Part by Shelley & Paul Lindenauer
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MIKE DELGUIDICE & Big Shot
From New York & Billy Joel’s Band
Dynamic vocalist/singer/songwriter
Currently Mike DelGuidice tours with Billy Joel
all over the World including every month at the Iconic Madison Square Garden
Mike and his band are renowned for performing a show of astonishing renditions of songs by of Billy Joel, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Mike’s originals, and much more.
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Savage Pianos is back at the WHBPAC! The foremost dueling piano show in the Northeast, they are known for their craftsmanship, deep repertoires, and unique personalities. Fronted by Steve Savage, a classically trained pianist from the Berklee College of Music, Savage Pianos is the ultimate hybrid of all modern forms of entertainment: Two performers on two facing pianos taking turns playing audience requests and curated playlists. What sets Savage Pianos apart from the rest is their unique ability to engage the audience with comedy, witty banter and excellent musicianship.
Whether you sit on stage with the guys (complete with tableside drink service), or prefer to be out in the audience – they’ll be putting their unparalleled spin on your requests all night long. This will be an engaging, interactive experience you won’t want to miss!
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That Motown Band returns to the WHBPAC stage with all the Motown songs you know and love! With hits like “Heat Wave”, “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg”, “Baby Love”, “My Girl”, and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” in their repertoire, this talented group has previously graced the stages of The Town Hall on Broadway, Center City in Philadelphia, The Inner Harbor in Baltimore, and more!
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The story of vocalist, guitarist, and pianist Melody Gardot is remarkable; she’s persevered against abject adversity throughout her life. Blessed with a beautiful alto voice and grand insight as a songwriter, Gardot overcame a life-threatening bicycle accident early in her career. As amazing as her story is, what is more evident is that she possesses a blue, jazz-oriented style and dusky persona that reflect not only her afflictions, but conversely the hope and joy of making personalized music that marks her as an original.
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