Blood, Sweat, Tears, Earth, Wind, Fire…and a Little Chicago
Gavin Hope, lead vocalist
Jean Meilleur, lead vocalist
Paul Stevenson, trumpet
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic presents the music of the 70's! Join us for an unforgettable evening of R&B, Soul & Pop hits from the classic horn bands of the 70’s: Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, and Blood Sweat & Tears. You’ll groove to timeless tunes like “Boogie Wonderland”, "September," “Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?” and “Spinning Wheel”.
Listen to our Blood, Sweat, Tears, Earth, Wind, Fire…and a Little Chicago playlist on Spotify.
Program
CHICAGO Beginnings
CHICAGO Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is?
BS&T Go Down Gambling
BS&T You're the One
EW&F September
EW&F Let's Groove
EW&F Sing a Song
BS&T And When I Die
CHICAGO Make Me Smile
INTERMISSION
BS&T Spinning Wheel
CHICAGO If You Leave Me Now
EW&F Fantasy
EW&F Got to Get You into My Life
EW&F Boogie Wonderland
Chicago Colour My World
EW&F After The Love Has Gone
Chicago 25 or 6 to 4
With his lightning speed comedic timing, skills on the dance floor and a truly exceptional, velvety, emotional voice, Gavin Hope is a natural born performer and always a fan favourite!
Gavin Hope is a three-time Juno Award Nominee, both as a solo vocalist and also as a longtime Baritone member of the iconic Canadian a cappella group, The Nylons, with whom he wrapped up a sold out Farewell Tour in Canada, U.S. Belgium and Holland in 2017. He recorded 6 studio albums with The Nylons, as well as two successful solo albums: AC/Pop album “Anything Like Mine” which nationally charted in the Top 100 and Top 40, and most recently, the beautifully minimalist Jazz album “For All We Know”, called one of the top Canadian Jazz albums of 2013 by the Toronto Star. Learn more here.
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. Learn more here.
At home in jazz, orchestral or commercial settings, Paul has been described as one of Canada’s most versatile trumpet players. Paul possesses an outstanding command and understanding of the trumpet. No matter the style, Paul is able to capture the subtle nuances and brings great energy and excitement to the music being performed. As a performer Paul is in great demand, and has played for such international artists as Michael Bolton, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Diana Krall, Roger Hodgson, Natalie Cole, and many others. Learn more here.