Pops Series

Kings of Soul

Nov 02, 2024

7:30 PM

Doors open at 6:00 PM for picnics and socializing. Bring your picnic basket, libations, and dancing shoes!

For more information and tickets call the Symphony box office at (562) 436-3203 ext. 1

Long Beach Arena
300 E. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802

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Kings of Soul

Nov 02, 2024 7:30 PM

Herb Smith, Conductor

Michael Lynche, Vocals

Chester Gregory, Vocals

Darren Lorenzo, Vocals

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Honoring the true “Kings” of classic soul, celebrate the music of legendary artists Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Al Green, Barry White, Smokey Robinson and Curtis Mayfield. Sing along to soul’s greatest hits, such as Soul Man, Shop Around, Get Ready, Try a Little Tenderness, Stand By Me, and Lonely Teardrops.

Doors open at 6:00pm for indoor picnicking. Bring your baskets with food, sweets, libations, and even costumes and table decorations. You may also pre-order catering from these pre-approved vendors.

 


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Herb Smith, Conductor

Conductor Herb Smith is widely known in both the classical and jazz worlds as an exciting performer who inspires musicians and audiences wherever he goes.  Whether he is performing, conducting, teaching or composing, Herb’s expression of music draws from his multifaceted and dynamic musical experiences from …

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Michael Lynche, Vocals

Hear more from Michael here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbixJ9Dc4GiJK_OsKYV6iXg American Idol Michael Lynche is a new breed of soul singer with completely classic influences. Traces of Donny Hathaway, Al Green, Luther Vandross, Sam Cooke and James Brown all seem to flash in this uniquely talented performer. Undeniable charisma, well-crafted …

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Chester Gregory, Vocals

Learn more about Chester here: A MOTOWN CELEBRATION with Chester Gregory (youtube.com) Chester Gregory is an award-winning singer and actor. He was last seen starring in Motown The Musical as the iconic Berry Gordy.  Broadway credits include Motown the Musical, Hairspray, Tarzan, Cry-Baby and Sister Act. …

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Darren Lorenzo, Vocals

Darren Lorenzo is a veteran performer, hailing straight from Atlanta, Georgia. Lorenzo has appeared in numerous productions both nationally and internationally. He received his B.A. in Mass Communications at Clark Atlanta University and further trained with Broadway Theatre Project at the University of South Florida, …

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