“It’s a fun outdoor activity before it gets cold out.” They said they love the symphony orchestra and have seen many classic rock bands, such as Fleetwood Mac, The Who and Aerosmith in concert over the years, but they never saw Chicago play.īlaine Turley and Alexia Harris, who recently moved from Ohio to Butler, said they bought their tickets in advance to hear the symphony, which they have not heard play before, more than Seraphine. “25 or 6 to 4” is Connie Rossellini’s favorite Chicago song, and Lou Ann Rossellini’s favorite is “You’re the inspiration.” They said they bought tickets at the gate, instead of in advance, because a chance of rain showers was in the forecast. Antoszyk said she likes all of Chicago’s music.
Pintirsch said “Saturday in the Park” is her favorite Chicago song. “I think it will be an enjoyable night,” said Terri Antoszyk as she and Shari Pintirsch, both of Butler, settled into the folding chairs they brought before the show started.Īntoszyk said she saw Chicago play in concert at the Civic Area in Pittsburgh years ago. 7 performance of the “Magical Mystery Tour” that the symphony orchestra is hosting at the Butler Intermediate High School, Cacioppo said. The Beatles repertoire was selected as a preview of the Oct. Members of the symphony orchestra performed with the band. Jeff Coffey, who played bass and sang for Chicago from 2016 to 2018, provided the vocals.
The main event was Seraphine, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and his band, CTA, playing songs from Chicago’s lengthy hit list. Hewlett and Anderson were then joined by members of the symphony orchestra’s string section in performing acoustic covers of songs made famous by the Beatles. The group was followed by the duo of Pete Hewlett and Scott Anderson playing classic rock ’n’ roll tunes. The orchestra’s jazz quartet opened the concert.
He said about 800 people were expected to attend. Shane Potter/Butler EagleįRANKLIN TWP - The Butler County Symphony Orchestra used some classic rock ’n’ roll to help kick off its 75th season Saturday.ĭanny Seraphine, co-founder of the classic rock band Chicago, brought his “Take Me Back to Chicago Tour” to Butler Fairgrounds for the symphony orchestra’s outdoor concert to launch the season.Ībout 275 tickets were sold in advance of the show that also featured food trucks and activities for children, said Ben Cacioppo of the orchestra. 9, before the start of the 75th anniversary of the Butler County Symphony Orchestra concert held at Butler Fairgrounds in Franklin Township. Ashlock has served as artistic director for the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra since August 2013.The band Hewlett Anderson plays a song to warm up on Saturday evening, Sept. Ashlock has produced numerous recordings, including “New Jazz Order” featuring Bobby Watson, as well as a recent release with Denver pianist Ben Markley, “The Return.” He was recently featured as a soloist at the First Jazz Education Festival in Shanghai, China, and at the International Trumpet Guild Conference in Sydney, Australia, as well as winning the Downbeat Student Music award for best big band arrangement. Locally, he has performed with his own groups, En Masse and New Jazz Order, as well as with the Marcus Lewis Big Band and The Project H. He has performed with luminaries such as Aretha Franklin, the Temptations, Clark Terry and Natalie Cole.
Trumpeter/composer/bandleader Ashlock grew up in the Kansas City area and is a dedicated contributor to the local jazz scene. Williams is on the American Jazz Museum Board of Directors and is an instructor for its Jazz Academy. He released his third CD, “Flavors of Jazz,” in 2018. He also accompanied jazz singer Queen Bey and the internationally acclaimed jazz saxophonist, Arthur Blythe, on tour in Brazil in 1998. Williams has accompanied legendary Kansas City jazz artists such as Ida McBeth, Angela Hagenbach, The McFadden Brothers and Dr. He is bandleader for GENRE, his newest group, which plays smooth jazz, funk and Motown. Williams has served as the pianist for The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra since its inception in 2003. Musical tales of the great jazz heroes through a 21st century lens.
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