Johnny Mathis Program

65 Years of Romance Tour

The Cincinnati Arts Association recognizes and thanks the following individuals, corporations and foundations for their generous support. This list includes all gifts received as of August 13, 2021.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS CHAIRMAN Gifts of $5,000 and above Craig and Anne Maier Dr. Robert and Mrs. Jackie Prichard Dudley and Tina Taft PRODUCER Gifts of $2,500-$4,999 Gina Crowley Rob and Allison Chavez Claudia F. Vollmer DIRECTOR Gifts of $1,000-$2,499 Ms. Carol M. Beyersdorfer Jacklyn and Gary Bryson Gina Crowley The Everingham Family Fund* H. Wayne Ferguson and Pamela D. Wiedeman Fidelity Investments Dr. Ryan Flynn Lori and Bob Fregolle Chris and Melissa Goodwin Denny Hackett George L. and Anne P. Heldman Fund* Marje and Rich Kiley Phil and Christy Ochs James and Susan Troutt Mr. and Mrs. Eric Vetter Anonymous (2) FOUNDER Gifts of $500-$999 James Beering and Lisa Keller Matthew and Stacey Behrensmeyer Lee Benmlouka Mrs. Virginia Brezinski Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Bryant Chris and Daniele Cusentino Dr. Alex and Maria Della Bella Jon and Lisa Hall Paulette Homer Don and Kathy King John and Susie Lame* Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Lazarus Robert Mages Gregory McGrath Ryan and Michelle Murphy Randall and Marianne Olson Charitable Fund Joe and Kay Pierce Mr. C. Michael Powers and Kathryn Muldowney Teri Reed and PK Imbrie Joseph Rippe J.R. & Julie Roemke Harvey and Jan Rosen

BOARD OFFICERS Dudley S. Taft – Chairman Maribeth S. Rahe – Vice-Chair Otto M. Budig, Jr. – Treasurer Carol M. Beyersdorfer – Secretary Richard L. Kiley – Special Vice President

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65 Years of Romance Tour

Saturday, August 28, 2021 Aronoff Center • Procter & Gamble Hall

JOHNNY MATHIS BAND AND CREW John Scott Lavender Musical Director/Piano/Keyboards Kerry Marx Guitar Ken Wild Bass Joe Lizama Drums Gil Reigers Tour Manager/Production Manager Stacey Westbrook Lighting Director /Stage Manager Eric Hatcher Sound Engineer Carrie Reigers Merchandise Manager and Souvenir Program Coordinator

JOHNNY MATHIS “There are a number of good singers, a smaller handful of truly great singers, and then there’s Johnny Mathis.”

– Barbra Streisand The fourth of seven children, John Royce Mathis was born on September 30, 1935 in Gilmer, Texas to Clem and Mildred Mathis.

As a small boy, the family moved into a basement apartment on Post Street in San Francisco. At age eight, Johnny’s father, Clem, purchased an old upright piano for $25, which wouldn't fit through their apartment’s front door. So that evening, he stayed up to watch his father dismantle the piano, move the pieces into their small living room, and then reassemble it. It was there that he learned an appreciation of music from his father who taught him his first song, “My Blue Heaven.” Clem, who worked briefly as a musician back in Texas playing the piano and singing on stage, would continue to teach his son many songs and routines. Johnny had proven to be the most eager of the children to learn all about music. He sang in the church choir, school functions, community events, and amateur shows in the San Francisco area. He was also a successful track and field athlete, and was offered a chance to compete in the U.S. Olympic Trials. In that same week Columbia Records called, so Johnny chose to go to New York to record his first album, which was released on July 16, 1956. A year later, with his first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, Johnny’s career truly launched into stardom.

Best-known for his supremely popular hits like “Chances Are," "It's Not For Me To Say," and "Misty,” Johnny has recorded close to 80 albums and six Christmas albums, and has sold millions of records worldwide. During his extensive career, he has had three songs inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, achieved 50 hits on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Chart, and ranks as the all-time #6 album artist in the history of Billboard’s pop album charts. He

has received five Grammy nominations, and in 2003, was given the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. His 1958 album, Johnny’s Greatest Hits, started the music industry tradition of “Greatest Hits” albums, which is noted in the Guiness Book of World Records for a nearly ten year run on the Billboard Top Albums Chart.

In addition to all this, Johnny and his music have appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including The Tonight Show, Silver Linings Playbook, Family Ties, Criminal Minds, Gremlins, Mad Men, and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, just to name a few. In 2017, he released his 78th studio album titled Johnny Mathis Sings The Great New American Songbook and debuted his “lost” albums – I Love My Lady, produced by Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of the pivotal group CHIC, and The Island with Sergio Mendes. He also recorded new musical collaborations with other artists up to and through 2020. Johnny continues to be Columbia Records longest-signed recording artist, and to fans of all ages, The Voice Of Christmas!

In spite of a very busy tour schedule and many charity events, Johnny still finds time to enjoy a little free time. He was an avid tennis player until the late 1960s, when a good friend turned him on to his now life-long love of golf. He plays golf almost every day when he's not traveling, and has even hosted his own golf tournament, The Johnny Mathis Seniors PGA Classic. He is also quite the gourmet chef thanks to his parents, who taught him how to cook at an early age.

After 65 years as a Recording Artist, what’s next for Johnny? “I don’t think about retiring. I think about how I can keep singing for the rest of my life. I just have to pace myself.”

SPECIAL GUEST ‒ BRAD UPTON Brad Upton was a fourth grade teacher and high school track coach when he stepped on stage for the very first time in September 1984, and he’s never looked back. He quickly rose through the stand-up ranks, making numerous television appearances and headlining comedy clubs from coast-to-coast.

In September 2018, he surpassed 6,000 lifetime performances. In a 34-year professional career, there are too many highlights to name them all. He is a past winner of the Las Vegas Comedy Festival and appeared at Caesar’s Palace as part of the HBO Comedy Festival.

He has spent the last twelve years as the opening act for the legendary Johnny Mathis and did multiple shows all over the country with the late, great Joan Rivers. He has also been seen in concert with The Smothers Brothers, Smokey Robinson, Little Big Town, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Lewis Black, George Jones, Glen Campbell, Pam Tillis, Neal McCoy, and many others.

All over North America isn’t the only place Brad performs. Brad has headlined in Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the MGM in Macau, and did eight nights in Israel as part of the Comedy for Koby benefit. In the fall of 2017, he performed for four nights at Comedy Masala in Karachi, Pakistan. His new CD entitled Brad Uptonogood is heard regularly on Sirius Satellite Radio and is available online wherever music is sold. He also just released his first DVD entitled Brad Upton, Live from the 509.

Writing about everyday life, a long-term marriage, and anything else that pops into his head, Brad packs more laughs-per-minute into his set than nearly anyone in the business. It’s not all comedy either; he actually has a hobby that keeps him busy every spring. Brad and his wife of 33 years have a 26-year old son and 23-year old daughter….they are empty-nest, cul-de-sac dwellers.

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