RTP-area local music and culture

[David Menconi (News - Features) <dmenconi AT newsobserver.com>]

> Anyone going to Bacharach at the Symphony this weekend?
>
> I saw him in this "touring pops" context five years ago at the
> National Arts Centre in Ottawa and it was bloody amazing. It's not
> _just_ the obvious hits, he does go a little deeper into his oeuvre.
> Even though Burt (or the orchestra leader) had really Jon Secada
> taste in male vocalists. Plus Burt sings. A little.
>
> If you're even considering it, go. Worth every penny. Plus you can
> wear your Lud t-shirt and swear around the pops subscribers.
> Secretly, they love it.


I went to watch about an hour of the rehearsals a little while ago, & 
I'd highly recommend going. I walked in as they were playing "What The 
World Needs Now," which was followed by one hit after another: "Walk on 
By," "This Guys In Love W/You," "I Say A Little Prayer," "24 Hours From 
Tulsa," "One Less Bell," "San Jose," etc. it was almost like an acid 
flashback to right back in the middle of my parents' den circa 1970; 
but in a good way. anyway, it sounded great.

also from the Burt files, interview w/him ran in last Sunday's paper:

http://www.newsobserver.com/308/story/402113.html



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