DOC SEVERINSEN


There's a new show in town and you're going to love it. UGA's Performing Arts Center and the Classic Center are joining forces to bring you Celebrity Evenings. So, make a date with some of the biggest names in show business.

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Tony Bennett

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 8PM
CLASSIC CENTER THEATRE


As the world's most boyish octogenarian, Tony Bennett remains a vital musical artist at the peak of his powers. He celebrated his 80th birthday in 2006 by recording a hit CD of duets with an incredible lineup of singers that included Bono, Billy Joel, Elton John, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, and Stevie Wonder. It earned three Grammy nominations. An international treasure, with a "Citizen of the World" award from the United Nations to prove it, he's living proof that fairy tales can indeed come true when you're young at heart. You'll agree with millions of devoted fans around the world . . . it just doesn't get any better than an evening with Tony Bennett.

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Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 8PM
CLASSIC CENTER THEATRE


Lyle Lovett was one of the most distinctive and original singer/songwriters to emerge during the 1980s, and though initially labeled as a country singer, the tag never quite fit. Lovett's musical tastes don't rely on country, though the genre provided the foundation of his sound; instead, he incorporates jazz, folk, and pop into a country framework, pushing the musical boundaries of each genre. Since 1980, Lovett has recorded 13 albums and released 21 singles. He has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. In 1991, he made his acting debut in Robert Altman's award-winning film, The Player.

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Doc Severinsen and The San Miguel 5

THURSDAY, MAY 12, 8PM
HODGSON CONCERT HALL


The vivacious trumpeter and band leader Doc Severinsen's latest project is classical Spanish with a jazz flair. It is gorgeous ballads, both Latino and American, plus some great movie music and the popular gypsy jazz, a la Django Reinhardt. The San Miguel 5 features classical guitarist Gil Gutierrez, a virtuoso who consistently delivers energetic, electric performances. Add the soaring trumpet of Doc Severinsen and the experience is indescribably brilliant.

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