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Music of Glenn Miller Featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra One of the most popular big bands of the World War II era, the Glenn Miller Orchestra featured Tex Beneke on songs such as Chattanooga Choo Choo, I Got A Gal in Kalamazoo, and Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree. Following Miller's death the demand for the Miller sound was bigger than ever and Beneke was asked my Miller’s widow to lead the famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Playing the music made famous by Glenn Miller, such as In the Mood, String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug, Tuxedo Junction, and Pennsylvania 65000, the Tex Beneke Orchestra continued to play throughout the years.
Today the Tex Beneke Orchestra is lead by Jim Snodgrass. Having played with Harry James, Benny Goodman, and Nelson Riddle Orchestras, Snodgrass is an effective and energetic spokesperson for the music of the Swing Era. Before leading the band, he performed with the Tex Beneke Orchestra for five years. Today he and the orchestra have been performing in venues across the country.
Emcee Ken Delo will take you on a musical journey through the decades. Join the Tex Beneke Orchestra, the Modernaires, the Chordettes, and the Coasters celebrate July 4th with a tribute to America’s music. Ken was a regular performer on the Lawrence Welk Show for over 30 years.
The Modernaires, now celebrating 60 years in show business received their big break when the one-and-only Glenn Miller asked them to record It's Make Believe Ballroom Time. Soon they were performing regularly around the world with the Miller Band. Further hits with Miller soon followed, including Chattanooga Choo Choo, Kalamazoo, I Know Why, and Juke Box Saturday Night. Frank Sinatra handpicked the Modernaires in 1950 to sing back up for him and continued to record and perform with him through the years.
The Chordettes were one of the most popular female groups in the ‘50s Their renown barbershop-style harmony are featured in hits like Mr. Sandman, Eddie My Love, and Lollipop. In the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Chordettes continued to alternate between pop songs and ones with an eye on the rock market, including covers with The Coasters- Charlie Brown, Paul Anka- Lonely Boy, and Dodie Stevens- Pink Shoelaces. After Lollipop they released a more hits including Zorro, No Other Arms, No Other Lips, and Never on Sunday.
Original Coaster Leon Hughes and his Group In 1958, the Coasters hit the charts with two blockbuster hits Yakety Yak and Charlie Brown. From then through the 60’s the Coasters had hit after hit with such songs as Poison Ivy, Along Came Jones, Little Egypt, Zing With The Strings of My Heart, Love Potion No. 9. In 1987, the Coasters were the first group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In 2000, the Coasters were honored by President Clinton in celebration of their 45 year anniversary in show business. The Coasters have been performing for over forty years and are still going strong under the leadership of original Coaster Leon Hughes who maintains the same style and quality of the fifties and sixties.
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The 2005 Starlight Bowl Summer Concert Season begins with the July 4th Independence Day Celebration featuring patriotic music, spectacular aerial fireworks, and fun for the entire family.
Your Spirit will Soar this Fourth of July
with one of America’s most beloved Big Bands of all time: THE Music of Glenn Miller Featuring the Tex Beneke Orchestra and Special Guests:
Featured on Chattanooga Choo Choo, Kalamazoo, and Juke Box Saturday Night and Hits include: Mr. Sandman, Lollipop, and more! and Original Coaster Leon Hughes and his Group Hits include: Charlie Brown, Yakety Yak, Poison Ivy, and more!
Join us in celebrating the Swing Era made famous by the music of Glenn Miller. This All-American Hit Parade spans three decades and features an energetic patriotic salute. The evening concludes with a spectacular aerial fireworks show! Be sure to buy your tickets early!
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