Sat 9/7 @ 7:30PM
Since moving to Cleveland more than 20 years ago, British-born actress/vocalist Helen Welch has maintained an active presence in the local music scene, applying her jazzy pop vocals style to Christmas-themed shows, shows of Carpenters tunes, and the music of the Beatles. She’s performed with the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra, the Akron Symphony Orchestra, and the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and at venues such as Playhouse Square, the Akron Civic Theatre and the University of Akron’s E.J. Thomas Hall.
Now she’s bringing an augmented version of her Carpenters show, called Superstar. The Songs. The Stories. The Carpenters, to Severance Hall. She describes it as a “doc-musical … not a tribute concert, but an original, fresh perspective of songs peppered with vignettes that finally captures the true quality and essence of the Carpenters in and uplifting and respectful manner.” She’ll perform nearly two dozen songs, including such timeless favorites as “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Close to You” and “Superstar,” and tell behind-the-scenes stories about the brother-sister duo who dominated the 70s charts. She’ll be joined b It will include more than 20 tunes as well as behind-the-scenes stories. She’ll be joined by musical director/pianist Joe Leaman, bassist Bryan Thomas, drummer Steven Renko and guitarist Charlie Trenta.
In addition, at this concert, she’ll rerelease her album Superstar. The Carpenters Reimagined, with bonus tracks. Get tickets here.
Cleveland, OH 44106