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For more than 55 years, Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains have been recognized for reinventing traditional Irish music on a contemporary and international scale. Although the early following for these six-time Grammy Award winners was purely a folk audience, their range and the variation of their music and accompanying musicians quickly captured a much broader audience, lifting their status to a par with fellow Irish band, U2. The Chieftain’s ability to transcend musical boundaries and blend tradition with modern music has made them one of the most renowned and revered musical groups in the world.

New York-based harpist Madeline Olson, originally from Tracy, is enjoying international acclaim for her "wonderful musical sensibility” while entrancing audiences worldwide. Olson received her training at The Juilliard School, and since then has won prestigious harp competitions such as the 2016 Aspen Music Festival Harp Competition and the 2017 Nippon International Harp Competition in Soka, Japan. She also is an experienced orchestral musician, having performed with the Juilliard Orchestra, New World Symphony, the Riverside Symphony, and of course our very own Modesto Symphony Orchestra. Olson also has played for such esteemed conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas, Thomas Adés, and Peter Oundjian. She draws from both classical tradition and modern innovation, presenting music from all corners of the globe to showcase the beautiful sounds of the harp.

This phenomenal guitar duo is known for their creative programming, technical ability and compositional/ improvisational skills. Founding member guitarist Randall Avers won the Guitar Foundation of America competition—the most prestigious competition in the U.S.—when he was just 17 (!). FUN STUFF: Their show in Modesto will feature The Unknown, a silent film being projected while the duo and a violin player perform their own soundtrack.This classic silent era film stars Lon Chaney, one of the best actors of his time. You can preview how Les Frères Méduses performs to the film by clicking here.

FREE MASTER CLASS WITH LES FRÈRES MÉDUSES!
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 3 – 5 PM
FOSTER FAMILY THEATER GALLO CENTER
OPEN TO MUSIC STUDENTS & ENTHUSIASTS FROM ACROSS THE COMMUNITY!

This performance is part of the distinguished Music Lives! Concert Series, which is dedicated to presenting established art music performers from around the world at affordable prices. It is a collaboration between the Music Department of Modesto Junior College and the Gallo Center for the Arts that offers learning opportunities to music students in our community, while also supporting the Center as a platform for the performing arts and a leader in arts education.

For more than four decades, The Irish Rovers have charmed and entertained audiences around the world with their exciting stage shows. These international ambassadors of Irish music have maintained their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer, one that will soon have you singing and clapping along. “Their songs have become anthems of revelry and joy among generation after generation of fans!” says Belfast Telegraph.

DISNEY IN CONCERT: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Full Feature Movie with Live Orchestra

Ryan Murray, conductor
MSO Men’s Chorus - Dr. Daniel R. Afonso, Jr., chorus director

Come along for the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow and his motley crew in The Curse of the Black Pearl presented on the big screen while the Modesto Symphony Orchestra simultaneously performs the electrifying musical score.

Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts. ©All rights reserved.

Don Felder is renowned as a former lead guitarist of The Eagles, one of the most popular and influential rock groups of our time. The band's record-setting, greatest hits compilation sold over 29 million copies in the U.S. alone and was named the top-selling album of the 20th Century. A member of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1998, Felder served as a member of The Eagles for 27 years, putting his mark on numerous Eagles milestones. Felder originated the music and co-wrote The Eagles' biggest hit, “Hotel California,” and is celebrated for his lyrical, signature guitar work on legendary songs like “Hotel California,” “One of These Nights,” “New Kid In Town,” and numerous others.

Does it get better than this? Dan Aykroyd, Judy Belushi and original Blues Brothers musical director Paul Shaffer themselves have authorized this production. They also hand-picked the performers, Kieron (Elwood Blues) Lafferty and Wayne (Jake Blues) Catania, to carry the torch first lit by the iconic duo of Aykroyd and John Belushi on Saturday Night Live in 1978 and later immortalized in the eponymous blockbuster 1980 film. Backed by the six-piece Intercontinental Rhythm & Blues Band, the boys rip it up with such classics as “Soul Man,”“Gimme Some Lovin,” “Sweet Home Chicago” and “Shout.”

Bumper Jacksons are hot and sweet, painting America's story from the streets of New Orleans to Appalachian hollers. Unafraid to scrap together new sounds from forgotten 78's, the Bumper Jacksons elegantly balance paying homage to the traditions while fashioning their own unique, playful style. The group began as a duo, but grew to a brassy seven-piece, with horns and pedal steel. Bursting at the seams with some of the richest threads of old America, Bumper Jacksons bring you into the center of a party where everyone's invited and the dance floor never sleeps.

The Gallo Center is thrilled to announce that a show by the Eli Young Band has just been added to our schedule! This band has always been unique in modern country music. They are a true band of brothers who play their own instruments, write their own songs and cling fast to their Texas roots. Although their sound has evolved over time, what they’re good at has always been the same—organic, live-show-focused country dripping with authenticity and perfected in clubs, amphitheaters and stadiums from coast to coast. Three No. 1 singles gave the Eli Young Band an edgy, romantically-charged identity (“Crazy Girl,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” and “Drunk Last Night”). Expect those hits and more, including selections from band’s exciting fourth major label album Fingerprints.

THE GATHERING, 4 GUITARS. Experience an evening of heartfelt and soulful music with legendary producer, Grammy-winning guitarist and Windham Hill Records founder Will Ackerman, kalimbatar/guitarist Tevor Gordon Hall, guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Todd Boston, and Imrat guitar/guitarist Todd Mosby. This is an amazing event representing the next generation of acoustic guitarists to carry on Ackerman’s legacy. The concert culminates with an encore of all four guitarists playing in ensemble. This is truly a rare treat for lovers of acoustic guitar.

Enjoy “An Afternoon of Big Band” as director and saxophonist Rod Harris leads the Columbia Kicks Big Band from Sonora in this lively concert. A music teacher at Columbia College, Harris has successfully built a strong following for the band throughout central California. The band plays jazz standards as well as hits from the swing era.

Jeremy is a recording artist and concert singer currently in the Broadway production of the Phantom of the Opera. Jeremy recently finished the brand new Disney theatricals Pre-Broadway Production of THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, directed by Scott Schwartz and written by Alan Menken, Stephen Schwartz, and Peter Parnil. Jeremy also appears as Jehan on the Hit original cast recording of Hunchback. Other Theater credits include the workshop Production of Broadway’s: A TALE OF TWO CITIES The Musical, Music Theater Wichita’s: THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLE, (Trevor Graydon) North Shore Music Theater’s Camelot, (Lionel), multiple national productions of Beauty and the Beast, (Gaston). Jeremy played the title role in Jekyll and Hyde and Scarlet Pimpernel (for which he won an Elly Award for “Best Actor in A Musical). Other roles include Billy Bigalow in Carousel and Tommy in Brigadoon.

George Hinchliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has already toured in the U.S many times, but for those who have not yet encountered this group, the essential point is that UOGB is an original musical ensemble featuring only ukuleles of various sizes and registers, accompanied by just the natural voices of the performers. They have performed for the British Royal Family and other crowned heads of Europe, at the Houses of Parliament in London, and for many millions of television and online viewers. Celebrity fans include Sir Paul McCartney, the late David Bowie, Monty Python’s Michael Palin, George Benson and Bette Midler. This show is a blast!

Ryan Murray, conductor
Angelo Xiang Yu, violin
Members of MSYO, side-by-side

SIBELIUS & TCHAIKOVSKY
Berlioz:  Hungarian March from the Damnation of Faust
Sibelius • Concerto for Violin in D minor
Tchaikovsky • Symphony No. 2 in C minor (Little Russian)

Internationally acclaimed violinist, Angelo Xiang Yu, returns to Modesto to perform Sibelius’ exceptionally beautiful Concerto for Violin in D minor. Sibelius’ only concerto perfectly combines his musical language while taking the violin to it’s limits. The evening ends with Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony. Nicknamed Little Russian, this symphony highlights Tchaikovsky’s use of blending Russian folk songs with symphonic harmonies and dramatics.

British swing band The Jive Aces is renowned for high-energy music and a rousing stage show. They were the first live band to reach the final rounds of Britain’s Got Talent and audiences love their incredible takes on the music of Louie Prima, Cab Calloway and others. “Sing, Sing, Sing,” “Just a Gigolo,” “That Old Black Magic” are just a taste of what to expect!

Opera Modesto, formerly Townsend Opera - Carmen

Bizet’s Carmen has been called one of the greatest operas of all time, and it’s easy to understand why. This opera has everything—spectacular staging, passionate characterizations, emotion-laden performances, lush orchestrations, and memorable melodies. Even if you don’t know the opera, you’ll recognize the tunes, as well as the emotions, and leave the theater with a lump in your throat and a song in your heart. This production includes local performers you know and love as well as singers who are known nationally and internationally.

David Lockington, conductor
Modesto Symphony Chorus – Dr. Daniel R. Afonso, Jr., chorus director

STRAVINKSY Rite of Spring & FAURÉ Requiem
Stravinsky • Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring)
Fauré • Requiem

Over 100 years after the tumultuous premiere, The Rite of Spring continues to thrill audiences with the unmistakable rhythmic complexities and musical colors of Stravinsky. If The Rite of Spring is thought of as angular and primal, the Fauré Requiem is just the opposite. Fauré’s setting for the Requiem strays from the expected with a peaceful and serene atmosphere that will feature the full force of the MSO Chorus.

Conductors and Coaches

Ryan Murray, Music Director, Symphony Orchestra Conductor, and Chamber Ensemble Coach
Donald C. Grishaw, Concert Orchestra Conductor
Phil Vallejo, Assistant Conductor and Percussion Specialst
Ella Webb, Wind Specialist and Chamber Ensemble Coach

The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra has been enriching the lives of Modesto’s young musicians for over 40 years and this year we are bringing back four MSYO Alumni as featured soloists! These young performers have gone on to study at some of the nation’s best academic institutions including the San Francisco Conservatory, Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University and The Julliard School. Don’t miss this chance to see them back in Modesto at the Gallo Center for the Arts.

HOLLYWOOD SINGS! with Michael Krajewski & Lori Zabka
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Lori Zabka, vocalist

Michael Krajewski returns to the MSO with vocalist Lori Zabka to bring Hollywood to Modesto!  Hollywood has produced many memorable musical moments - join us as we celebrate Hollywood’s glorious musical past and present with selections from The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Singing in the Rain, Skyfall, Beauty and the Beast, Frozen, La La Land, and much more. 

What a perfect concert to help kick off Modesto’s Graffiti Summer celebrations—with a group that had two hit songs on the soundtrack for “American Graffiti” directed by native son George Lucas! Though the performers’ names have changed down through the years, the oh-so-memorable music remains a wonderful constant. The Platters charted 40 hit records—among them “Only You,” “The Great Pretender,” “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes,” and “Twilight Time.” Experience the distinctive sound of one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era!

LEE ROCKER of the STRAY CATS. Bass player Hall of Famer Lee Rocker and the Stray Cats sold more than 10 million records, garnered an astounding 23 gold and platinum records worldwide, and were music video pioneers on MTV. The Stray Cat’s worldwide mega hits “Stray Cat Strut," “Sexy and Seventeen” and “Rock this Town” have become a part of the fabric of rock and roll. Rocker and his band deliver the hits and a lot more—including stories about his adventures lugging the giant piece of equipment around.

In order to prevent scalpers from acquiring tickets to this performance, there is an 8 ticket limit on individual purchases. The Gallo Center for the Arts reserves the right to cancel any or all orders and tickets without notice if they exceed this limit. This includes multiple orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or other information.

Started by Scott Bradlee in 2009, Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) has gone on to amass over one billion YouTube views with 3.5 million subscribers, and have chalked up more than 1.7 million fans on Facebook. For the past half-decade, PMJ has toured the world, playing hundreds of shows to sold-out houses on six continents. To usher in the upcoming Twenty-Twenties, this time-twisting musical collective is circumnavigating the globe in 2019 on their Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour. The tour is meant to prepare the world for a new decade, one that Bradlee hopes will see a return to the style and craftsmanship that typified the music of past generations.

VIP PACKAGES AVAILABLE!

Postmodern Jukebox Gold VIP Package: $170

• 1 Premium Seat Location in the First 2 Rows
• Post Show Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity with members of Postmodern Jukebox
• Exclusive Postmodern Jukebox Limited Edition Tour Poster
• 1 Commemorative VIP Laminate (Your pass to access the Meet & Greet)

Postmodern Jukebox Silver VIP Package: $110

• 1 Premium Seat Location in the First 10 Rows
• Exclusive Postmodern Jukebox Limited Edition Tour Poster

There is a limit of 4 VIP Packages per order.  All package elements will be rendered invalid if resold. VIP Package instructions will be sent to you via email no later than 3 days prior to the concert. If you do not receive instructions 3 days prior, please email info@237global.com. All Gold VIP Package tickets are will call only and will be issued prior to the show on the date of the event only. VIP Package components are to be picked up at the Postmodern Jukebox merchandize table in the Gallo Center lobby on the night of the concert. Please note VIP packages are non-transferable; no refunds or exchanges; all sales are final. Patron information provided at the time of purchase (e-mail and mailing address) is the same information that will be utilized for shipping and individual contact requirements where applicable. 23/7 Global, the artist, tour, Gallo Center for the Arts or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the patron at the time of purchase. If you have any questions regarding your VIP package elements, or have not received your package information within 3 days prior of performance date, please email info@237global.com