Las Vegas’ hottest vocal and instrumental talents team up with the Carmel Symphony Orchestra (CSO) under Artistic Director Janna Hymes on Saturday, Jan. 28 for CSO’s January Pops presentation – Serpentine Fire: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire.
The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets start at just $25 and are available at the Palladium Fifth Third Bank Box Office, by calling (317) 843-3800 or online at thecenterpresents.org.
“Earth, Wind & Fire is my all-time favorite group. In fact it seems to be just about everyone’s favorite group from the reaction we’re getting to this concert!” said CSO Artistic Director Janna Hymes. “Serpentine Fire is a dynamic tribute to these great Rock & Roll Hall of Famers! It’s going to be a sensational evening of music that everyone knows and loves, so join us at the Palladium on Jan. 28, and let’s groove!”
Serpentine’s Fire lead vocalist is Tyriq Johnson, whose soaring falsetto and stage persona drew the attention of multiple national acts working in Las Vegas where he and his twin brother John performed in clubs and casino showrooms during the early 2000s. The Serpentine Fire project grew out of Tyriq’s friendship with Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White and Ralph Johnson, who found his voice a perfect fit for their musical catalog. In 2019, arranger/conductor Mariano Longo joined forces with Tyriq to create a unique, exciting, and irresistible symphony/pops presentation of the gigantic hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s – Serpentine Fire: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire.
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CSO, currently in the midst of its 47th season, is a resident company of the Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts located in Carmel’s City Center district. An abundance of free parking – in garages, lots and curbside – is available within easy walking distance of the Palladium. There also are numerous restaurants in the area for pre- or post-concert dining.
CSO recently was awarded two “Best Of” accolades for 2022 by respected arts maven Tom Alvarez in his long-running On the Aisle column: a Top Ten Performing Arts Event for its season-opening Hispanic Heritage Concert, and a Top Ten Performing Arts Luminaries nod to Artistic Director Janna Hymes for being among the area’s “most creative, innovative and impactful artists and arts administrators” of the year.
Additional information about Serpentine Fire: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire and a preview of the remainder of performances during CSO’s current season can be found at carmelsymphony.org.
The 2022-23 Carmel Symphony Orchestra season is supported by the City of Carmel, the Center for the Performing Arts, the Palladium and Pedcor.