Alabama Symphony Orchestra – Back to the 80’s

Alabama Symphony Orchestra – Back to the 80’s

Alabama Symphony Orchestra – Back to the 80’s

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Alabama Symphony Orchestra – Back to the 80’s

October 18 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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Back to the ’80s
October 18, 2024 at 7pm
BJCC Concert Hall

Chris Confessore, conductor

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Step Back into the ’80s with the ASO!

Get ready to relive the vibrant, high-energy days of the 1980s! Join the Alabama Symphony Orchestra as we bring to life the ultimate soundtrack of the decade, featuring unforgettable hits from music legends like Elton John, Madonna, Billy Joel, Steve Winwood, and Cyndi Lauper. This isn’t just a concert; it’s a nostalgic journey back to the nights of blasting your favorite cassette tapes and singing along with friends.

Feel the excitement as you enjoy iconic tracks like “The Power of Love” by Huey Lewis, “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes, and “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by the Eurythmics, performed live! From Joe Cocker’s soulful “Up Where We Belong” to the infectious energy of Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” this concert will have you dancing, singing, and embracing the electrifying vibes of the ’80s.

“Back to the ’80s” features all-new arrangements by Grammy-winner Jeff Tyzik and showcases three outstanding vocalists, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Ready to relive the magic of the ’80s? Get your tickets now and prepare for a night of non-stop nostalgia. The ’80s are calling—don’t miss this epic blast from the past!

Check out our fabulous featured soloists

Brie Cassil

Birmingham, Alabama welcomes Brie Cassil! Cassil is a singer, actress, and composer and has traveled all over the world for her art. She has led Musical Theatre Workshops in Brazil, as well as opened for Adler (original drummer for Guns & Roses band) with her original band, Rebel. Brie has had the pleasure of singing in several different genres of music in her career. She has sung everything from Opera to Rock. In the world of theater, she has been seen in many productions such as Beauty and The Beast (Belle), Urinetown (Little Sally), RENT (Mimi), The Marvelous Wonderettes (Suzy), and the new rock musical Chix 6 (Blast). Brie is excited and honored to be performing on multiple productions with symphony orchestras where she gets to sing the music of some of her biggest artistic influences. Check out her website for more information at www.briecassil.com.

Colin Smith

Welcome to Alabama, Colin! With a career spanning over 20 years, Irish born Colin Smith has led a musical life as varied as it is impressive. With his former band MrNorth, while on RCA, they toured extensively with the likes of The Who, Van Halen, Sheryl Crow and Journey among many others. As a solo artist, songs from his two records have been licensed to movies and TV alike. Colin has been seen in live collaborations with Alicia Keys and has worked multiple times on Saturday Night Live as the featured vocal talent. Colin has also toured with Christina Aguilera, duetting with her on the GRAMMY winning Say Something to audiences across the globe, as well as performing background vocals for the show. Colin splits his time between NYC and LA. Check out this YouTube of Colin’s performance of Blow the Candle’s Out.

Paul Loren

Paul completed his first headline tour in 2019, also having performed in the past as a support artist for: The Temptations, as part of Stamford’s Summer Concert Series “Wednesday Night Live”, Brendan James, American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks, David Bromberg, and sold out Joe’s Pub at the Public in NYC multiple times. Paul was also selected by Jennifer Lopez to perform at her Birthday Gala in Las Vegas, showcased at The SoHo House NYC, was a featured artist at the AAA Radio Convention in Boulder Colorado, and shared the stage with Paul Shaffer, Queen Latifah, and Christie Brinkley at Target’s launch event for New York Fashion Week. Alabama Symphony Orchestra is excited to welcome Paul to the stage! If you want to see more about what Paul is doing now, click here.

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Details

Date:
October 18
Time:
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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Venue

BJCC CONCERT HALL
1 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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