The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is extremely excited to announce that tickets will be on sale August 13, 2009 at 10:00AM for Boyz II Men Oct. 30th, 2009, Ten Tenors Nov. 6th, 2009 and The Bacon Brothers Nov. 20th, 2009. Tickets may be purchased at the Van Wezel Box Office, by calling (941) 953-3368 or by logging onto www.vanwezel.org.
Fri. Oct. 30, 2009 @ 8 PM-This Grammy® Award-winning American boy band from Philadelphia, PA is the most successful R&B male vocal group of all time. Specializing in new jack swing-style music they recorded five #1 R&B hits and have sold more than sixty million albums. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road," "I'll Make Love to You," and "One Sweet Day," (with Mariah Carey) set and exceeded records for the longest period of time a single remained scored at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Sponsor: Michael's On East
The Ten Tenors
Fri. Nov. 6, 2009 @ 8pm- Always a sellout at the Van Wezel! This group performs a diverse repertoire in concert; performing Queen standards, including "Bicycle Race," "Bohemian Rhapsody," and "Who Wants to Live Forever," a Bee Gees medley, and ABBA's "Dancing Queen." The powerful tenors then switch gears mid-set to perform opera and native Australian tunes (including "Men at Work"). Their most recent album Here's To The Heroes is heavily influenced by the music of John Barry. Join a lavish celebration of vocal power, witty onstage antics and pitch-perfect musicality with one of Australia's hottest exports.
Sponsor: Lakewood Ranch
The Bacon BrothersFri. Nov. 20, 2009 @ 8pm-Long before iconic movie actor Kevin Bacon became a household name with such hit films as Footloose and A Few Good Men, he was writing songs and playing percussion in Philadelphia coffeehouses with his brother and other groups. Michael, nine years Kevin's senior, had already established himself as a professional musician, performing with his popular Philly band "Good News." Today the Bacon Brothers - Kevin on guitar and vocals and Michael on guitar, cello and vocals - are a dynamic force on the American music scene and one of the most popular live bands on the concert circuit. They call their sound "forosoco," a fusion of folk, rock, soul and country. Their fans call it "awesome!"
Tickets may be purchased at the Van Wezel Box Office, by calling (941) 953-3368 or logging onto www.vanwezel.org. Set along Sarasota's bayfront, the landmark Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall has been entertaining audiences with a variety of music, dance, theater and comedy for 40 years.
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