Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are world-renowned for their white sand beaches, warm hospitality, delicious seafood offerings and lively entertainment options. Additionally, both areas provide opportunities to experience live music performances as well as local events.
Vocal harmonies that capture the sound that brought joy and inspiration to generations is at the core of this talented group’s performance, which faithfully recreates it. High energy choreography and stunning costumes bring back Motown’s vibrant era with breathtaking precision.
Get Ready for Gulf Shores Winter Concert Series!
On January 29 and 30, the 2024 Winter Concert Series will kick off with Get Ready!, an explosive Motown tribute group that brings to life the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Temptations. Featuring professional singers with tight harmonies that combine perfectly with impeccable dancing moves and eye-catching costumes to produce an amazing nonstop party show.
Get Ready! is an exceptional musical journey accompanied by a live band. Enjoy timeless classics like “Get Ready”, “Signed Sealed Delivered”, and “My Girl”, among many others that will have you singing along for days afterward! Get Ready! takes you on an unforgettable musical adventure that you won’t soon forget.
Marc Broussard will showcase his signature style of R&B and rock on February 16th. Known for his soulful sound that has earned him an extensive following of music fans worldwide, his show promises an unforgettable performance!
Tickets to each performance cost $35 and go on sale October 31. They can be purchased online or by calling the box office at 255-3443; alternatively, Season Passes may also be purchased so as to access all concerts in this series as well as faculty recitals and advanced student ensemble performances of USA Musical Arts Department’s faculty recital series and advanced student ensemble performances at Erie H. Meyer Civic Center starting at 7 p.m.
The Four Freshmen – Gulf Shores Winter Concert Series
Four highly talented vocalists with successful careers in their respective fields came together at a Northwest jazz festival and spontaneously formed an acclaimed quartet. Kirby Shaw is one of the country’s premier a cappella singers; Randy Crenshaw ranks among Los Angeles’ premier studio session musicians; Kirk Marcy directs Soundsation vocal jazz ensemble at Edmonds Community College in Seattle; Vijay Singh serves as composer, arranger, soloist and director for Central Washington University’s vocal jazz program in Ellensburg to complete this group
The Four Freshmen have long been one of the premier vocal groups in America, adding jazz-tinged flair to American songbooks since 1948. Drawing influence from barbershop quartets and Mel Torme’s Mel-Tones ensembles like barbershop quartets and Mel Torme’s Mel-Tones ensembles as well as traditional quartets like Barbershop Quartet of New Orleans (Barbershop Quartet of Philadelphia in England), their close harmony singing bridged the gap between traditional 1940s ensembles like Mel Torme’s Mel-Tones ensembles like Mel Torme’s Mel-Tones ensembles such as Mel Torme’s Mel-Tones ensembles to newer generation singers such as Beach Boys or Manhattan Transfer (see NYC Transfer for details).
Hal and Ross Barbour established The Four Freshmen at Butler University in Indianapolis under their original name of Hal’s Harmonizers; later changing it to The Four Freshmen. Their debut chart hit came with 1953’s Voices in Modern; by 1956 when their LP era concluded they had several moderate hits such as Mood Indigo, It Happened Once Before and Graduation Day which earned moderate airplay. Ken Errair of Redford Township Michigan replaced Kratzsch shortly thereafter until Ross Barbour died in 1977 followed by Don Barbour dying 13 months later due to a car accident; leaving Bob Flanigan as their sole original member from The Four Freshmen.
Sister Hazel – Gulf Shores Winter Concert Series
Florida-based band Triggerfish has an accessible sound that bridges both alternative and accessible rock music genres. Recalling 90’s alternative rock artists like Three Doors Down, Counting Crows and Sister Hazel when their songs dominated charts and movie soundtracks alike; Triggerfish’s hit “All for You” has quickly become a crowd favorite and when launched into by Ken Block the audience sings along heartily! Lead singer Ken Block often steps back before starting to perform it to enjoy its amazing reception from audiences before beginning his set!
The band is widely known for their positive lyrics and upbeat sound, creating an enjoyable evening of music. Their philanthropic efforts include raising money for homeless shelters, addiction recovery programs and cancer research organizations. Lift: Acoustic Renditions is their latest album release which they are touring to support.
Lettuce from Gainesville takes classic funk music and pushes it further than ever before, with their mix of horn lines and hip-hop beats creating an irrepressible groove that has earned them multiple Grammy nominations – guaranteed to keep audiences dancing, singing, and smiling all night long!
3 Queens of Motown – Gulf Shores Winter Concert Series
3 Queens of Motown will captivate your audience both physically and emotionally with its classic vocal ensemble harmonies reminiscent of classic vocal ensembles like Four Tops and Supremes; intricate dance moves worthy of Jackson Five and Temptations; stylish matching outfits from original Motown groups from the 60’s; as well as style matching outfits worn by original Motown groups in that decade. Backed by Nathan Owens Show Band’s Red-Hot Nathan Owens Show Band as well as tight rhythm section; this high energy tribute will make any event truly unforgettable.
Lea Sweet as Tina Turner, Stacey Carter as Diana Ross and Samantha Alexes as Aretha Franklin bring Motown’s legendary female vocalists to life on stage, in music studios and clubs – each woman boasting years of experience as part of this trio that join forces to present you with unparalleled female vocal talent.
On February 22nd, we welcome Mississippi-born singer-songwriter Paul Thorn to close off our series. His powerful rootsy sound has gained him an avid following since performing cruise ships and shows around the world for years. As an entertainer who excels at big band style performances and amazing voices (winning multiple State and National Talent pageants along the way!), Paul will bring his talent and charismatic performances straight to our stage! He has even appeared in Broadway productions like Carmen Jones at Community Theatre!
