Word is already getting out around about the line up for our next (March 4, 2017) Doo Wop Explosion (Another Nite of Acappella) concert at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ, so we might as well confirm it. Tickets go on sale to the general public at Noon Wednesday (June 29). We’ll give details on how to order tickets on our Events Page, then.
Our celebration of doo wop acappella harmony at the Pollak Theatre is back by popular demand. Born on the street corners of urban America, rhythm & blues and doo wop singing reached its peak in the 1950’s, but still has a strong following today. While doo wop singing began as an African American art form, by the late 1950’s it was enjoyed by singers of all races. Doo wop harmony in its purist form is acappella (without instruments or musical tracks).
We’ve again assembled some of the top acappella doo wop vocal groups from NYC to Washington DC. Headlining the concert will be R&B and Doo Wop favorites, Pookie Hudson’s Spaniels along with Vito& the Salutations. The Spaniels are known for the 1956 million seller, “Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight,” a song that defined the whole doo wop era. The current group backed lead singer Pookie Hudson before his passing in 2006 and continues the Spaniels’ tradition of superb doo wop harmony. Originating on the streets of Brooklyn, Vito & the Salutations scored regional hits in the early 1960’s with their recordings of “Gloria,” “Unchained Melody” and “Your Way”. While both Pookie Hudson’s Spaniels and Vito & the Salutations almost always sing with bands, we’ve persuaded both to do this concert acappella, harking back to their early days singing on the street corners. Also starring will be the New Paramounts, featuring original lead, Milton Delgado. As the Paramounts, this Bronx group recorded “Trying” and “Girl Friend” in the late 1950’s. They also have agreed to forgo instruments for this concert and sing acappella. Returning from our last acappella concert are two of the groups that excel every time they perform. The Philadelphia acappella group Quiet Storm remains one of the areas’ top vocal groups. Re-MemberThen did a fabulous job last time, on their own set and backing Larry Chance. New to the concert this year are the Copians, who are made up of former members of other standout Philly acappella groups. [This line up is subject to change]
Like last year, a “Meet & Greet” Reception will be held prior to the concert for those holding Golden Circle Seat Tickets
Tickets: $25; $40; $55 (Gold Circle)
Tickets go on sale to the general public at Noon next Wednesday (June 29). Remember, last year we drew an audience of 600 people and almost sold out the Pollak Theatre so order tickets early for the best seats.
