Back Home Again – Tribute to John Denver – benefit fundraising concert for the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra
Back Home Again, a special benefit concert featuring singer/songwriter Tom Becker, former member of The New Christy Minstrels and backed by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra (SCSO) with a heartfelt tribute to the iconic John Denver. Back Home Again will be held on Sat. evening, Nov. 22, at 7 p.m. at The Emerson Center in Vero Beach and presented by MusicWorks.
Audiences are encouraged to get their tickets early which are currently on sale ranging from $45-$105 by visiting this convenient link: Tickets & Event Details
For more information visit the website: www.MusicWorksConcerts.com. This concert is a production of MusicWorks and will be held at The Emerson Center.
The doors for Will Call will open at 6 p.m. and seating begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to come early and enjoy a complimentary taste of champagne as a toast and wishing good luck to SCSO! There will be a Reception held following the concert in Emerson Center’s Fellowship Hall, which will include light refreshments and a Meet and Greet with Tom Becker, Conductor Aaron Collins and all of the musicians. A separate $35.00 ticket purchase will be required by using this convenient link: Tickets & Event Details
Reception tickets are limited and all proceeds from the concert and reception will go to The Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. This concert is generously sponsored in part by Barbara Ruddy and a special thank you goes to The Emerson Center.
As a teenager, Tom’s fondness for the music of John Denver brought him to pick up the guitar and follow in the footsteps of his “mentor”. By his early 20’s, he was well on his way, becoming a member of The New Christy Minstrels, touring the world with the group that John Denver worked with years earlier. Soon, Tom’s original songs became a regular part of the group’s performances. After leaving The New Christy Minstrels, Tom moved to Nashville, where he began a successful career as a songwriter.
“MusicWorks has partnered with the Space Coast Symphony on many occasions, always with great success. I have wanted to find another opportunity to bring them back to The Emerson Center and when I saw the video of Tom I knew this was the right one” said Stacey Young, President of MusicWorks. “MusicWorks’ mission has always been to give back to the community by supporting non-profit organizations and I’m thrilled to be able to present this benefit for Aaron and his talented group of musicians.”
Aaron Collins is recognized as one of the most electric and compelling conductors in America. He will lead the SCSO in this unique partnership bringing the songs of John Denver to life.
According to Collins, “In any SCSO season, the audience can expect the best of what makes the SCSO a unique force in our community: the organization’s tradition of innovative programming, high-quality dynamic symphonic performances, active community engagement and commitment to arts education. When Stacey Young asked us to come on board to perform with the talent of Tom Becker as a fundraiser for our non-profit, it was an easy answer…absolutely!”The audience will enjoy Tom bringing back the foot-stomping fun of “Thank God, I’m a Country Boy”, the tenderness of “Annie’s Song”, and the sweeping grandeur of “Eagle and the Hawk” in an uplifting and powerful tribute to one of America’s most beloved singer/songwriters. John Denver’s universal themes of home, family, love and nature, along with Tom’s personal anecdotes and observations from his career in folk music create a warm, humorous and uplifting experience. Back Home Again offers the perfect blend of well-known and lesser-known Denver songs that are sure to please both new and long-time fans. The performance also includes a few Denver-inspired original songs including, “Sailor”, selected by the US Navy as the Official Commemorative Song for the US Navy Memorial in Washington, DC as well as a few New Christy Minstrels hits like “This Land is Your Land” and “Today”.
The Emerson Center is conveniently located on the campus of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, 1590 27th Avenue, on the SE corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue. An elevator to the 2nd floor balcony is available as well as complimentary listening devices from the Emerson Center office. The venue will provide a wine/snack bar in the lobby. For more information call Stacey at 772-777-9321 or email Stacey@musicworksconcerts.com.
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