Simply Sinatra - 'Ol Blue Eyes Lives On Lanea Stagg
Hear it to Believe It – Sinatra Reincarnated
Very few
crooners can equal the presence and control that Frank Sinatra had throughout
his career. ‘Ol blue eyes delighted listeners for decades with his smooth
voice, sexy swagger and marvelous songs. His charming stage presence turned him
into an enormous legend and he swooned many ladies in the process. Evansville's Philharmonic
Orchestra will team up with talented vocalist, Steve Lippia, to present TWO
performances showcasing Lippia's exceptional presentation of classic Sinatra
songs. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner – you really should
consider surprising your sweetheart with two tickets for this show!
This is a perfect opportunity to not
only introduce a new generation to the timeless music of legendary Frank
Sinatra, but it also appeals to long-time listeners. Lippia delivers Sinatra’s
classic music in a deeply personal way including standards engraved in the history
of American music such as: “I've Got You Under My Skin,” “The Lady Is A Tramp,”
“That's Life,” “My Way,” “The Best is Yet to Come,” “New York” and lots more.
Lippia’s youthful, energetic talent and powerful show creates a perfect blend
of classic with today. It goes without saying that the exquisite talent of
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, with Conductor Alfred Savia, is unmatched
and the pairing of EPO and Lippia will be as beautiful as say, “Love and
Marriage.”
(It
should be noted here that Maestro Savia related in an interview this past
autumn that if you close your eyes during a performance by Lippia, that you can
not distinguish his voice from that of Frank’s – ed).
Steve Lippia has been playing sold
out shows for years and continues to be in high demand, particularly for Pops
concerts similar to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra's show. It has been
said that Lippia has audiences “eating out of the palm of his hand.” Mr.
Lippia is a native of Southington,
Connecticut, but makes his home in Las Vegas, where he has headlined in highly successful,
extended engagements at the Rio Suites Hotel and Casino
in Las Vegas and Resorts Hotel and Casino
in Atlantic City,
where audiences line up more than two hours before show time to vie for
seating. He also has performed in multiple engagements for Hilton
Atlantic City and Casino Windsor,
among others.
Mr.
Lippia has recorded several CDs and hopefully you'll have the opportunity to
purchase them at the show. Hismuch
acclaimed, self-titled CD was recorded at Warner Brothers Studios in Los Angeles with a
41-piece symphony. In addition, Steve has recorded Steve Lippia Live, a collection of some of his live performances
and The Singer's Singer was released
in June, 2009. The latest CD features 21 tunes recorded live and includes a
hot, swingin' 16-piece big band made up of some of the finest musicians on the
East coast.
There is nothing but talent and
entertainment at this show and I think audiences will find it hard to see a
show better than this! This would be the perfect romantic Valentine date and my
advice to you would be to call the EPO ticket office ASAP to reserve your
seats. Your Valentine will be most impressed and I’m sure VERY appreciative.
Simply Sinatra is Saturday,
February 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 7 at 2:00 p.m. at The Victory
Theatre in downtown Evansville.
For more information and ticket sales, call the Philharmonic Ticket Office at
812-425-5050. The Philharmonic's Ticket Office is located at 530 Main Street at the corner of Sixth
and Main Streets. Office hours are Monday
through Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. On the day of the show the Victory's Ticket Office
opens two hours before the performance.
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