Billings Events
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| Start Date | | 05/07/2010 | | Start Time | | 8 p.m. | | | 2 hours |
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As a unique FUNdraiser, the Billings Symphony presents an end-of-season dance party with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy on Friday, May 7, 8 p.m. at the Shrine Auditorium. Currently on tour supporting their eighth studio album “HOW BIG CAN YOU GET? A tribute to Cab Calloway,” Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (BBVD) considers their latest album a milestone in their multi-platinum-selling 16-year career.
“Making the album was one of our biggest musical moments,” says lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Scotty Morris, who co-founded BBVD with drummer Kurt Sodergren in southern California. “Delving into Cab’s songs made us all realize how relevant they are to our time, and working on someone else’s music inside out caused a growth and depth in my work as a songwriter, arranger, and producer.”
Trumpeter Glen “The Kid” Marhevka recalls being captivated by Calloway onstage: “I was 11 years old, and I was blown away; he had so much energy and so many great musicians. This album concept seemed a perfect fit for us because of Cab’s visuals, performances and intense energy. As soon as we rehearsed and played these songs live, it was musically challenging and refreshing to all of us.”
Since their arrival on the music scene in 1993 in a legendary residency at Los Angeles’ Brown Derby nightclub, BBVD’s irresistible live show and aggressive, musically perceptive approach has proven them over time to be the singular standout among the numerous bands that launched the 90s swing revival. The seven-man group forged a massively successful fusion of classic American sounds from jazz, swing, Dixieland and big-band music, building their own songbook of original dance tunes, and, 16 years later, BBVD is a veteran force that adds new fans by the roomful every time they play.
So that they can celebrate their successful 59th Season, Billings Symphony Orchestra & Chorale musicians will NOT be performing with BBVD at the Alberta Bair Theater; rather, BSO musicians will be a part of the dance party at the Shrine where a large dance floor can accommodate BBVD fans.
Tickets are on sale now at the Billings Symphony office, 252-3610, or online at www.billingssymphony.org. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $50 for VIP, which includes a seat at a table with bar service and exclusive access to the VIP lounge. General admission tickets will also be available at the Shrine.
| Tickets: | $25 general admission
$50 VIP | | Ticket Info: | Billings Symphony
252-3610 |
Billings Symphony Society 2721 2nd Ave. N 59101 (406) 252-3610 http://www.billingssymphony.org Maestra Ann Harrigan and the 135 musicians of the Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale invite you to join them for live symphonic music with internationally recognized guest artists. Related:
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