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Mic Gillette, original lead
trumpet for the legendary Tower of Power, steps out on his own
in concert with his world-class musician friends to celebrate the release of his debut solo CD, Ear Candy.
Although Mic Gillette is best
known for 30+ years of stellar horns work with Tower of
Power, Cold Blood, and the Sons of
Champlin, not as many people realize that he has appeared
on several hundred albums and CDs for some of the biggest
names in the music business--Santana, The Rolling
Stones, Quincy Jones, The Doobie
Brothers, Rod Stewart, Elton John,
Jefferson Starship, Huey Lewis and the News, and
hundreds more.
The majority of these appearances were during nearly
two decades as leader of the world-renowned Tower of Power
Horn Section.
So if you didn't know, now you do. Mic Gillette has
been and continues to be one of the most prolific and
sought-after horn players in the history of music! When it
comes to searing funk, soaring brass solos, and deliciously
soulful ballads, it doesn't get any better!
SPECIAL
GUESTS:
Bill
Champlin, two-time
Grammy Award® winning songwriter, lead
singer, keyboardist and guitarist for the bands Chicago and
The
Sons of Champlin.
Larry Braggs, the incredible lead singer for the legendary
Tower
of Power gives one of the most dynamic
and exciting vocal performances you'll hear anywhere and is currently releasing his first
solo album
Stephen "Doc"
Kupka, "The
Funky Doctor", songwriter and baritone saxophonist
extraordinaire, co-wrote most of Tower of Power's hits
and holds down the bottom in the legendary
Tower
of Power horn
section.
Jane L. Powell, Roanoke's
favorite female vocalist, is well known and loved by Roanoke
audiences. As a featured entertainer on Norwegian Cruise
Lines and a touring entertainer,
Jane
has entertained thousands and built a stellar
reputation.
The Funky Loophole, Mic's band, features Steve Finch,
Kelly Gravely, Josh Shilling, Bernard Hairston, Elmer Coles,
Ray Wilkes, Rick Milan, Andy Cobb, Larry Wheeling, Ronnie
Law, and special guests Bruce Wall, Barry Tucker, Donna Tucker, Victor
Tuck, Clint Randolph, and Rick Hendricks.
Tickets
available now at www.jeffcenter.org
or from the Jefferson Center Box Office at
(540)345-2550
Showtime is at 7:30pm.
Doors open at 7:00pm.
All seats are reserved.
Questions about the concert?
Email info@bkarecords.com
Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime concert!
Hotel Information
Horseshoe Bend Productions has negotiated a special rate of $55.00 (+ 12% tax) per night for concert attendees with the Best Western
at Valley View in Roanoke. The rate
is very competitive and the hotel is clean and well maintained. A small indoor pool is available and continental breakfast is included. Shuttle service
to the airport is available.
Best Western at Valley View
5050 Valley View Blvd
Roanoke, VA 24012
Reservations (540)362-2400
Call the hotel directly at this number.
(Ask for Ginger in Group Sales if you have any problems.)
Just advise the reservation desk that you are with the "Mic Gillette Concert" for the special rate.
The special rate is available for any nights from Oct 4th through Oct 6th.
NOTE: Officially, this special rate expired on September 9th, but depending on availability, rooms may still be available at this rate. Ask for the "Mic Gillette Concert" rate. Don't wait!
Directions from the Hotel to the Concert Here
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