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Soul and Inspiration
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Location: Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College
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“Blue Eyed Soul” is alive and well! Soul and Inspiration is a tribute to one of the most celebrated, iconic, and respected duos of all time - The Righteous Brothers.
In 2003, with the success of three # 1 hits, six top 10s and dozens of top 100s The Righteous Brothers earned themselves a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Soul and Inspiration keeps their music alive and well for those who were there when it all started and for new fans everywhere.
You’ll reminisce about some of the most memorable songs of all time. From “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” (the most played song in American radio history), to “Unchained Melody” (which charted at #4 in 1965 and went to #1 in 1990 after being featured in the movie “Ghost”) as well as favorites such as “(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration”, “Just Once in My Life”, “Rock and Roll Heaven”, “Ebb Tide” and more…
Plus you’ll enjoy the hits of other top artists of the genre in songs such as “Lady Willpower” by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap Band, “Soul Man” made famous by the Blues Brothers, “ Hold On/I’m Coming” by the great Sam and Dave as well as hits like “Wake-up, Little Susie” by the Everly Brothers.
All this was brought to life by Andy Schlosberg and John Wilson, two performers, who both feel their entire entertainment careers, to date, have brought them to this moment in music history.
TAKE3
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Location: Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College
WHERE ROCK MEETS BACH
Born out of the practice rooms of the top conservatories, TAKE3 lives at the intersection where pop, rock, and classical fusion collide. Their unmistakable style and infectious joy in music-making bring them to over 60 stops during the 22/23 season.
Known for their infectious and down-to-earth onstage personalities, this threesome leaves their indelible mark on captivated crowds around the country, performing their arrangements of top pop hits, Americana, and their signature classical mashups. Highlights from recent performances include appearances with the North Charleston POPs, Cape Symphony, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, and the Symphonies of Victoria, Midland, and Springfield, as well as at Music in the Mountains, Redlands Bowl, OK Mozart Festival, Festival Mozaic, Herb Alpert’s Vibrato Grill, and Bear Valley Music Festival.
TAKE3’s interactive lighting shows, comedic stories of their journey from scales in conservatory practice rooms to pop music in packed stadiums, come together in unforgettable experiences that have fired up concertgoers all over the nation.
Chapel Hart
Saturday, December 16, 2023
This is a "Don't Miss Show!"
Location: Grover C Fields Middle School,
2000 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
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Witness this band's evolution from singing together as children in Hart’s Chapel to a world-class group whose colorful and contagious energy has flourished into a full live band experience that fills venues at home and around the country. Chapel Hart can tug on your heartstrings with a tender yet powerful ballad, then have you pumping your fist in unison to the pulse of hard-hitting rock and roll. The band accentuates the three vocalists, who embody the country's sweet and southern sound with soulful undertones noting their gospel roots. The band's cohesiveness has not gone unnoticed as they have garnered thousands of fans worldwide and received hundreds of thousands of views online of their performances.
In 2021, Chapel Hart was inducted into CMT’s Next Women of Country. The trio can naturally make people join in song and dance in their live performances. They often note music's incredible power to unite people of all nationalities, religions, and walks of life. The ladies often treat the audience to three-part harmony A Capella arrangements ranging from energetic
and playful to emotional and chilling. Chapel Hart has entertained people from all over the world, and the decision is always unanimous. There’s no experience quite like the Chapel Hart experience!
Carolina Style Chorus
Thursday, February 22. 2024
Location: Orringer Auditorium, Craven Community College
The Carolina Style Chorus is a women’s chorus specializing in singing a cappella music in the barbershop style. Our goal is to provide musically excellent artistic performing opportunities and vocal education in an atmosphere of fun and friendship!
Award-winning International Sweet Adelines barbershop group. 50 Members Strong! Celebrating 50th Anniversary.