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Media Contact: Jason Nichols
nicholsj@festevents.org
(757) 675-1150
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A Summer Pops Concert
featuring The Music of Elton John
performed by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
with Special Guests Jean Meilleur singing Lead Vocals & John Regan playing Piano
A tribute to Elton John’s Final Tour
Sunday, July 29, 2018 in Town Point Park in Norfolk, VA
Park opens at 6pm // Show starts at 8pm
- free and open to the public - rain or shine -
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Norfolk, VA
(March 13, 2018)- Norfolk Festevents, with support from the Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation, will present a
Summer Pops Concert featuring The Music of Elton John performed by the
Virginia Symphony Orchestra
in Town Point Park, along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront on
Sunday,
July 29, 2018.
Sir Elton John holds 37 gold and 27 multi-platinum albums and has sold 250 million records worldwide, making him the third-most successful artist in the history of the American charts (behind only Elvis and The Beatles).
According to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra website, “It is reasonable to say no one can hold a Candle in the Wind to the astronomic Rocket Man, who has been honored time and again for his poignant and transcendent rock ballads that still hum in the hearts of listeners worldwide.”
“We selected
The Music of Elton John
as the theme for this summer’s Pops Concert as a tribute to Sir Elton John’s last tour and his impact on generations for whom his songs became the soundtracks to our lives”, offers Norfolk Festevents CEO Karen Scherberger.
Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in the park to honor and celebrate a lifetime of award-winning song-writing and performances by Sir Elton John on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. Open-lawn seating allows guests to bring picnics and enjoy dinner on the waterfront before the show. The evening will also include gourmet artisan foods and beverages for purchase. The
park opens at 6pm
and the
performance begins at 8pm
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Jean Meilleur has been a headliner with Jeans ’n Classics for over 20 years. In that time he has performed with scores of major North American orchestras, lending his distinctive voice to some of the greatest popular music of our time.
Originally from Madison WI, Jean was born and remains a Green Bay Packer fanatic! He moved to Detroit MI at a young age. Living in the Motor City helped shape his penchant for the Motown, Soul and R&B sounds of the early ’70s.
Jean is a prolific songwriter who has been performing professionally for over thirty years. His singing voice can best be described as passionate and provocative, with a robust timbre that is immediately recognizable. His voice stands as a true original. Jean’s voice has been heard over the years on many national radio and television jingles and advertisements. He was recently chosen as the Canadian voice of Jim Beam Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.
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John Regan has been a member of Jeans ’n Classics since the early 1990’s. Classically trained but conditioned by rock, pop and folk music, John’s repertoire is vast. Prior to joining Jeans ’n Classics he worked with Second City in London, Ontario and did solo work across southwestern Ontario. John cites Joe Jackson, Tom Waits, Elton John and Roy Bittan as influences.
Since becoming a Jeans ’n Classics regular performer, John has shared the piano with such notables as Roger Hodgson (Supertramp), Lawrence Gowan (Styx), as well as his good friend Don Paulton (Lighthouse, Jeans ’n Classics). He has performed with more than 50 orchestras across North America. in addition to the piano, John often plays host and emcee in J’nC concerts, offering insight and whimsy to the musical selections.
A high school teacher and football coach by day, John lives in London with his wife and two small children.
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- Schedule is subject to change.
- This event is free and open to the public and will occur in rain or shine.
- Produced by Norfolk Festevents and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and sponsored by the City of Norfolk with support from the Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation.
- For more information about this event and many others at Town Point Park visit festevents.org, or call 757.441.2345.
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Norfolk Festevents, Ltd
., based in Norfolk, Virginia, is a private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating the most dynamic urban waterfront community in America through innovative programming and imaginative uses of its historic waterfront spaces. An extensive 10-month schedule of diverse outdoor cultural events, festivals, concerts, entertainment, holiday programs, tall ship visits, sports and recreation are presented in two popular and welcoming waterfront environments; Town Point Park located in downtown Norfolk on the banks of the Elizabeth River and Ocean View Beach Park situated on the shore line of the Chesapeake Bay. Norfolk Festevents has served as the City of Norfolk’s official event marketing agency since the city’s downtown waterfront revitalization initiatives began in 1982. The organization has garnered international acclaim for its advocacy for public access to waterfronts, outstanding quality programming and development of public spaces, transforming Norfolk into one of the most progressive, fun and livable waterfront communities in the country. Residents, workers, and visitors to Norfolk and the Hampton Roads region are invited to experience all the fun and excitement of the 2018 season! For more information, visit the Norfolk Festevents press room at
bit.ly/FesteventsPress
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Join us along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront for a one-of-a-kind experience!
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