The 2018-2019 Season
Bruce Springsteen
The Boss Project
THE BOSS PROJECT
This premier Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band tribute is an unstoppable powerhouse ball of energy that brings audiences to their feet, singing and dancing every second of the show! If you can’t see Bruce himself, then you MUST see The BOSS Project!
This seven piece band of professional musicians will transport you back in time, playing some of Bruce’s greatest hits, including: “Born To Run”, “Glory Days”, “Hungry Heart”, “Dancing In The Dark”, Born In The USA”, “Thunder Road”, “Jungleland” and SO MANY MORE!
As is true Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band style, The BOSS Project delivers an arena style show that engages and enthralls audiences of all ages time and time again! With precision, accuracy and live instrumental music and highly trained vocals, The BOSS Project far surpasses today’s mostly karaoke-style tribute acts that get by with pre-recorded shows. The BOSS Project performs the music as it was written and meant to be performed by Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band to sold-out audiences around the world – LIVE! The BOSS Project leaves it all on the stage with every heart pounding, gas tank emptying, ounce of energy they have with every show they perform!
Three Dog Night
The Music of Three Dog Night
CELEBRATE – A Tribute to Three Dog Night is South Florida’s first Three Dog Night tribute band recreating the timeless songs from one of the world’s most prolific harmony bands best known for more than two dozen top hits from the late 1960s and 1970s including “Joy to The World,” “Celebrate,” “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” “One,” “Eli’s Coming” and “Easy to Be Hard.”
Despite the name’s implication, Three Dog Night was a seven-man band. The focus was on the singers most of the time, but the guys in the band played a huge part in giving the group their top notch sound. CELEBRATE features Fred Ferrese, John Justice Parker and Fred Moore – talented vocalists backed by professional musicians Steve Rowley on guitar, Robert Viands on keyboards, Ron Esposito on drums and Max Farnbauch on bass.
Join us and step back in time to the heady days of Rock ‘n Roll. You won’t be disappointed!
Barry Manilow Hits
I Write The Songs
Jim Witter Sings The Timeless Hits Of Barry Manilow
When you hear his name, you might immediately think of “Copacabana”, but Barry Manilow is responsible for some of the most memorable love songs of the 70’s and 80’s. Hits like “Weekend in New England”, “Could It Be Magic”, and “Looks Like We Made It” are just a few of the many tunes Manilow has forever ingrained in our minds and in our hearts in a career that has spanned over four decades, and is still going strong.
Manilow began his career in 1971 as an arranger and music director for Bette Midler, working with her in the studio and on tour. He would go on to produce records for other artists as well, including Dionne Warwick, before his own solo career took off with the breakthrough, number one hit “Mandy”.
Join Jim Witter and his band as they explore the songbook of this iconic pop star. you’ll hear all the hits that made Manilow famous including “I Write the Songs”, “Copacabana”, “Even now”, “Mandy”, “Somewhere In The Night”, and many more. You’ll learn about Manilow’s journey from obscure television writer and arranger to one of the most beloved singers of all time!
Les Misérables
Married To Broadway
Ron Sharp and Barbra Russell first met in Les Miserables playing young romantic leads of Marius and Cosette. After being married on stage hundreds of times, they did it for real. They are still married to each other and to the great Broadway musicals that brought them together. In Married to Broadway, Ron and Barbra, along with friends, share their love of Broadway musicals by performing the big show-stopping numbers that are audience favorites around the world. The show also features several famous holiday classics.
A Jew Grows in Brooklyn
A smash hit in the heart of the Broadway, where it played for a more than a year and a half, A Jew Grows in Brooklyn is an “engaging, poignant and hilarious” (Palm Beach Post) comedy musical about the search for identity and meaning. The highly acclaimed show chronicles the life of Jake Ehrenreich; a uniquely talented American born child of Holocaust survivors.
From the streets of Brooklyn and struggle with his family’s past, to the laughter and rebirth of Catskills summers, to his mother and sisters heartbreaking early Alzheimers disease, this “tour de force performance” (Las Vegas Journal Review) is “a delightful journey that speaks to anyone hoping to live out the American Dream” (ABC TV).
The New York Times raves A Jew Grows in Brooklyn is “funny, touching and beautiful… you don’t have to be Jewish or Brooklynish…Jake Ehrenreich is Dazzling!” The Philadelphia Inquirer calls it “An uplifting treasure with universal appeal—in the same elevated company as Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, and Chaz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale.”
Through stories and comedy and music, performed with a live band and multi-media video and photos – including a classic Rock Medley (California Dreamin’, Secret Agent Man, Sunshine of Your Love), a multi-instrumental version of Louis Prima’s Sing, Sing, Sing, and even a selection of Yiddish songs – Jake mesmerizingly recreates his unforgettable journey of discovery and lessons learned. From the stoops of Brooklyn to Rock n’ Roll days – from the comedy and musical stages of the Catskills and Broadway to the bedsides of ailing parents and siblings, this show “has a glow all it’s own” (Chicago Tribune) and is “one of the most touching, soulful, and laugh out loud shows you’ll ever see!” (Jazz FM 91).
Brooklyn Jewish Hall of Fame inductee and award winning playwright / performer Jake Ehrenreich debuts the newest version of his iconic hit show from the heart of Broadway. From the stoops of Brooklyn and the struggle with his family’s survivor past to the laughter and rebirth of Catskills summers, this is “one of the most touching, soulful, and laugh out loud shows you’ll ever see.” (ABC-TV). Lots of great music, comedy and multi-media grace this innovative new production of the show that started it all. You’ve read his books, watched him on TV and the big screen – now don’t miss seeing Jake Ehrenreich in person for these very limited performances.
Michaela Paige & Vintash Band
Michaela Paige is more than just another singer. Michaela was a participant on NBC’s Emmy Award winning hit reality TV show “The Voice”, where she not only earned a spot in the Top 12 with Team Blake, but graced the likes of USA Today, Rolling Stone, Access Hollywood, and the iTunes Top 100 Chart (to name a few)! Michaela also spent four years as creator and host of three radio shows with
Talk4Media, a company partnered with iHeart. She’s shared the stage with artists such as Vanilla Ice, Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, Smash Mouth, C+C Music Factory, Fantasia, Sugar Hill Gang and the Temptations.
Her website helps young people overcome bullying, depression and body shaming. Michaela hopes to reach out to pre-teens and teens through her self-realization, offering encouragement, empowerment, and belief in themselves in order to pursue their dreams.
Vintash Band – high energy, high end, unforgettable entertainment, comprised of a blend of colorful, multicultural, top shelf performers, hailing from as close as USA/ Cuba to as far as Europe. This transcendent ensemble has created a musical sound that has listeners bound for a journey of stylesand concepts as far as the mind can imagine. Vintash has a unique international flavor, blending Jazz, Funk, R&B. Blues, Latin, World and Bossa Nova. Raymond Daniel Rodriguez, Michaela Paige and Dorian Reyes, the founders of the band, are eager to share their unique style to a worldwide audience who demand and enjoy a distinct taste in their music.
Vintash sets itself apart by incorporating and drawing from many diverse cultures; as well as integrating inspiration from other world class musicians such as Amy Winehouse, Adele, Caravan Palace, Hiatus Kaiyote (…) and many others. This exceptional level of performance and creativity brings a presence to the stage
never before seen by audiences.
Charles Calello
Oh What A Night!
In 1958, Frankie Valli walked into a nightclub in Newark, New Jersey, and was completely blown away by a band of young musicians performing live. Already with a hit of his own, Valley new what he was listening to was special and asked who wrote the band’s arrangements. He was introduced to Charles Calello, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Five decades later, Charles has recorded more top 10 hits* than any other arranger, 15 of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards. With a discography that includes over 100 q”Billboard” chart records, Calello is regarded as one of the greatest arrangers of our time. Some of the biggest entertainers of the 20th century, including Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Neil diamond, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, have relied on Calello’s musical genius.
Calello’s work with the four seasons in the early 60s helps bond chain of it records that catapulted the group to start them and created a sound that is still unique today. In 1965/1966, low actually replaced Nick Massey and toured with the four seasons, but throughout that period, he also arranged and produced several other hit records which include “The Name Game” with Shirley Ellis “Blue Navy Blue” with Diane Rainey “A Lover’s Concerto” with The Toys and “Lightning Strikes” with Lou Christie.
In late 1966, Calello was ready for a change and accepted a position with Columbia Records as a staff arranger/producer. Two years later he left Columbia and settled comfortably into a career as an independent arranger, producer and composer. For the next 25 years, working between New York and California, Calello’s talent continued to produce top 10 hits and earned him international acclaim.
In 1992 he relocated to Florida and became an arranger and assistant conductor for the Florida symphonic Pops, and Boca Raton. On October 20, 2000, he was honored for his talent and artistic contribution to the music industry with an introduction to the vocal group Hall of Fame as one of The Four Seasons.
Today, Calello’s talent continues to flourish with numerous recording projects, guest appearances with the sunshine pops, and live concert performances of the show entitled “The Hit Man.” He also tours with Ronnie Millsap, conducting his life symphonic concerts. Calello’s most recent recordings include Engelbert Humperdinck’s single, “Endlessly” soon to be released in Europe, Deanna Martins new CD “Volare,” a European release with brilliant singer-songwriter Tomey Sellars, entitled “The Other Side of Love ,” Frankie Valli’s “Romancing the 60’s” CD, “Live the Dream” debut CD for Kelly King, a talented young artist with a 5 1/2 octave voice, and new studio CD with international recording artist Sean Rae.
When asked if he’s thinking about retirement, Calello response without hesitation:” a lot of people tell me that the records I make are some of the greatest records they’ve ever heard, but honestly I never looked at my career like that. I just did what I did because I loved. It brings me a tremendous amount of joy. And it is for that reason, I will never give up.”
A Perfect Evening With Erich Bergen
Erich Bergen doesn’t sing or dance on the CBS television series Madam Secretary, but he has an incredible bari-tenor voice and moves that light up the stage, so it is fair to say that the series is missing some bonus material. Not to mention the fact that Erich is a phenomenal piano player and his self deprecating humor and good looks make him more than charming.
Erich starred in a company of Jersey Boys, playing the part of Bob Gaudio who told director Clint Eastwood who was casting the Movie Jersey Boys that”Erich Bergen is the one”! Erich has said that Clint Eastwood taking the chance and casting him in the blockbuster film changed his life.
Backed by his music director, Michael Orland, and six top-notch musicians, his joyous 90-minute set will include stories from his incredibly interesting life, music you know and love and you will laugh. Erich knows how to tell a joke.
His obviouos acting talents are there for all to see on CBS, but his amazing voice and dry wit will surprise you. If you thought you know Blake Morane, “You ain’t seen nothing yet.” Erich has it all.
The Bee Gees
Stayin' Alive
STAYIN’ ALIVE offers to their audiences the songs and sights of a full Bee Gees play list, singing blockbusters such as “Night Fever”, “Jive Talkin'”, “How Deep Is Your Love”, “You Should Be Dancing”, “Nights on Broadway”, and “Stayin’ Alive”. In addition, they perform softer poetic ballads such as “I Started a Joke”, “Massachusetts”, “Fanny Be Tender”, “Words”, and “To Love Somebody” among other great hits.
STAYIN’ ALIVE is the largest and most definitive production of its kind, offering big screen video clips, photos and dazzling imagery. STAYIN’ ALIVE has played intimate settings as a six piece band and huge venues with a 62 piece orchestra. STAYIN’ ALIVE is the quintessential tribute band to the Bee Gees, capturing the excitement of live performance and the tender subtleties of the human voice!
Carole Bufford
Carole J. Bufford has become one of the most sought after young performers in the New York cabaret & jazz scene. Her recent shows, “speak easy.” (featuring the Grammy Award-winning Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks) and “Body & Soul” earned her rave reviews across the board, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Carole is the recipient of a Nightlife, Bistro and BroadwayWorld Award for Outstanding Vocalist. She has traveled all over the US (The Colony’s Royal Room- Palm Beach; Venetian Room- Dallas; Cabaret 313- Detroit; Broadway By The Bay- San Mateo; Upright Cabaret- L.A.) and recently made her London Debut to great critical acclaim.
Recently, Carole was featured in Michael Feinstein’s Great American Songbook series at Jazz @ Lincoln Center. She has been spotlighted in numerous “Broadway By The Year” concerts, both at The Town Hall and in California. Carole recently starred in Scott Siegel’s “11 O’Clock Numbers at 11 O’Clock” at Feinstein’s at The Loew’s Regency along with Christina Bianco and Scott Coulter. The show played every Thursday and enjoyed an eight month run, one of the longest in Feinstein’s history.
Carole J. Bufford originally hails from Lincolnton, GA where she grew up on healthy doses of Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Dinah Washington, & Bessie Smith. She attended Ithaca College where she majored in Musical Theater. She is a firm believer in honoring, celebrating, & teaching the Great American Songbook, both material written yesterday and today. She’d also like someone playing a nasty slide trombone to follow her around punctuting her daily activities.
Amazing Tribute
The Everly Set
The Everly Set– Starring Sean Altman (founder Rockapella) and Jack Skuller (Songwriters Hall of Fame Holly Prize) this show takes your audience back to 1957 when teens Phil and Don Everly first supercharged the vocal sound of Rock’n’Roll with sparkling harmonies that influenced The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, The Hollies, and the Bee Gees. With charted hits from 1957 to 1988 the show features songs like Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clown, All I Have To Do Is Dream, When Will I Be Loved, and many more classic hits. “The Everly Set” is sure to get your audience up singing and dancing in the aisles!
Join us on May 18th for a local cultural treasure, the Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches. They are considered one of South Florida’s finest ensembles and has won several awards for outstanding performance. Now in its 57th season, the all-volunteer band gives a series of ten concerts per year. Proceeds from concerts are used to purchase musical instruments for elementary and middle-school students in lower-income neighborhoods and to offer college scholarships to talented young musicians. The band will be joined by David Crohan and feature selections from Broadway and Patriotic favorites.
