Pink Martini
Now in its 31st year, the unstoppable engine of joy that is Pink Martini continues to bring founder Thomas Lauderdale’s mission of multicultural connection and inclusion to concert stages on six continents. Presenting a mélange of catchy old-fashioned pop, global color, foot-tapping big band sound, and Hollywood glamour, Oregon’s most famous “little orchestra” performs music intended to appeal to everyone, regardless of age or background. Performing with a number of iconic voices including the band’s first lead singer China Forbes, the inimitable Storm Large, NPR’s dashing Ari Shapiro, the soulful Edna Vazquez, America’s Got Talent finalist Jimmie Herrod, fan favorite Timothy Nishimoto, and international singing sensation Meow Meow, Pink Martini has played on legendary concert stages around the world, including the Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, Royal Albert Hall in London, and Bercy Arena in Paris. They’ve released over a dozen albums on their in-house label Heinz Records, including the newest EP, Bella ciao, featuring the anti-fascist title song sung by Storm Large.
“This is rich, hugely approachable music, utterly cosmopolitan yet utterly unpretentious. And it seems to speak to just about everybody … from grade-schoolers to grandmothers to the young and hip and beautiful.” – The Washington Post
Another Longworth-Anderson Series evening of great music, food, and drink! Complimentary pre-concert reception features live local music, light bites from Ollie’s Trolley and N.Y.P.D. Pizza, and craft beer tastings from HighGrain Brewing Co.
Let Me Be Frank – A Tribute to Frank Sinatra feat. Jack Garrett and the Atomic Wise Guys
Travel back in time to the 1960’s for a fabulous evening of music and entertainment, reminiscent of a Frank Sinatra performance at the Sands Hotel in Las Vegas. Song stylist Jack Garrett and the amazing Atomic Wise Guys perform Sinatra’s classic hits, including “Fly Me to the Moon,” “My Way,” “One for My Baby (One More for the Road),” “Summer Wind,”“Nice N Easy,” “New York, New York” and many more. As a bonus, Jack and his ten-piece band perform hits from some of Frank Sinatra’s friends such as Tony Bennett, Frankie Valli, Dean Martin and Bobby Darin.
Guest vocalist Teresa Carey contributes hits from artists including Sarah Vaughan, Nancy Wilson, Aretha Franklin, and Etta James.
Featuring custom-written, deeply authentic band arrangements to reproduce the original Sinatra recordings, Let Me Be Frank is a fast paced, high-energy show including audience interaction and interesting information about Frank, both the man and his music.
The Atomic Wise Guys
Brian Cashwell – Pianist – Keyboard
Michael Sharfe – Bassist
Jim Leslie – Drummer – Music Director
Bill Dixon – Trombone – Trumpet – Music Arranger
Hank Mauntner – Lead Trumpet
Christopher Jeffery – Jazz Trumpet
Grant “King” Koeller – Tenor Sax
Jeff Spurlock – Alto Sax
Terry Staten – Baritone Sax
Jack Garrett – Vocalist
Teresa Carey – Guest Vocalist
Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse
Witness the UK’s premier tribute to Amy Winehouse on this comprehensive journey through the iconic artist’s music and legacy. Brought to you by Reine Beau, an internationally recognized performer and artist from the UK who has taken her interpretation of Amy’s music to three continents with sell outs and standing ovations worldwide.
Amy Winehouse captured the world with her unique vocal stylings and unapologetic lyrics combined with a sassy, yet dark brooding personality. This show tells the story of Amy’s love of music and the influences that shaped her own writing and the ongoing legacy that will forever be imprinted on popular culture.
Back To Black is brought to you by Night Owl Shows: Night Owl shows bring you more than just the music with a new take on the tribute genre that has won them international acclaim and over 25 international awards. You won’t just hear the music, but you’ll learn the back story through Reine’s passionate story telling along-side her soulful interpretation and genuine connection to this classic back catalogue.
Includes Back To Black, Valerie, Rehab, Me & Mr Jones, Monkey Man and many more.
“A heartfelt, gutsy and justifiably packed performance …… Simply superb” ★★★★★ Edinburgh Review
“the sell-out audience loved every song” ★★★★★ Edinburgh Guide
“This show is an absolute stunner” ★★★★★ Upside News
“Recommended by” The Times & The Sun