Peabo bryson: The Voice of Love…
“I knew then that music was going to be my life,” he said. As he grew older, his interest in being a musician was strengthened as he saw how music transcended race, bigotry, prejudice and religion. He remembered thinking, “What a noble profession.”
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Sat. Feb 13, 2021 // 8:00 p.m. // Tickets: $180 You just might hear hits like “I’m So Into You,” “Tonight, I Celebrate Love,” “Feel The Fire,” “Can You Stop the Rain,” and Disney Classics, “Beauty and the Beast” and “It’s a Whole New World.”
If you have ever been in love, fallen out of love, lost a love and found it again, you need to be at the Newberry Opera House February 13, the day before Valentine’s Day, to hear Peabo Bryson, “The Voice of Love.”
He prepared for this noble profession in high school, where his music director thought so much of his talent that he asked him to start a jazz band. His real education, however, began when he, at 14, began singing backup for Al Freeman and the Upsetters, a local band.
Two years later Peabo began touring with the successful local band, Moses Dillard and his Tex-Town Display. The band required that every member be able to sing backup and front, write, play several instruments, compose, arrange and know his way around a This Greenville, South Carolina native is a two-time Grammy® sound studio. It was the equivalent of a master’s degree winner who will take you right back to THAT moment in musicology and performance. Peabo was an excellent in your life. Perhaps, it will be the song “Tonight, I “ knew then student. Celebrate my Love,” an emotionally charged duet, originally sung with Roberta Flack. Perhaps, it will that music In 1976, Peabo launched his solo career with the song be “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again” or “Can You was going to “Underground Music,” and he hasn’t stopped since then. Stop the Rain.” There is even the possibility it will be quickly became a favorite duo partner, beginning the two soaring Disney hits “Beauty and the Beast,” be my life.” He with Natalie Cole. He said, “Doing duos originally with Celine Dion, and Oscar winning “A is not something you plan to do. It Whole New World” from Aladdin, originally with just happened.” Regina Belle.
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Songwriter Peabo Bryson will also share some of his new songs about love from his latest album “Stand for Love.” Even after all of these years, Peabo is still writing about love. He said, “Every love is like a snowflake, no two are alike…I will never run out of words to write about love.” Peabo’s understanding of love first began with his mother Marie Bryson. She had a passionate love of music. He said, “Take my mother out of the equation, and I wouldn’t happen.” She took her children to the Greenville auditorium to hear all of the music greats of the time. He said, “I bet I saw Sam Cooke 15 times. I saw Jackie Wilson, all the greats.” By five or six years old he was singing along with them. Folks in the audience would turn around and say, “Listen to that little boy sing.” Even then people could feel the emotion in his voice.
He quickly learned that duets are not a competition. However, it was with Roberta Flack that he truly discovered the secret to great duets. It’s about connecting with your partner, the song, and the audience. Music critics have acclaimed his mastery of “intimate music.” “New York Times” critic Jon Pereles dubbed him the “Pavarotti of Soul.” September 2-4, 2016 Peabo Bryson was a featured performer at the Greater Charleston Low Country Jazz Festival. The presenters honored him by proclaiming September 4 as Peabo Bryson Day in North Charleston and Charleston, South Carolina.
Blue dogs Sat. Feb 20, 2021 // 8:00 p.m. // Tickets: $35
Sawyer brown Fri. Feb 19, 2021 // 8:00 p.m. // Tickets: $150 CMT, CMA, and ACM award-winning group Sawyer Brown brings their high energy brand of Country music back to Newberry. Known for their soulful ballads, upbeat anthems, and good times, Sawyer Brown sure knows how to create an energetic live performance. Hear hit songs like “The Walk,” “Some Girls Do,” “Thank God For You,” “The Race is On,” and so many more! Similar Artists This Season: John Anderson, Paul Thorn, Parmalee
For over thirty years, the Blue Dogs has thrilled audiences with its energetic and exciting performances and down-to-earth demeanor. The group has shared the stage with the likes of Darius Rucker, Willie Nelson, Edwin McCain, Hootie & The Blowfish, Bruce Hornsby, and so many more. The Blue Dogs distinctly American mashup of music forms has earned the group a place in the hearts of audiences across the country and around the world. Expect guests to stand and dance along at the performance. If you would like to sit, please consider the balcony or orchestra boxes. Similar Artists This Season: Edwin McCain, Delbert McClinton, Paul Thorn
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