The Greater Hazleton Concert Series Presents Two Amazing Concerts in October!

The Greater Hazleton Concert Series, Inc. is pleased to announce two great performances in October; “Vinyl Radio” and “Simply Sondheim.” will be headlining the second & third concerts of the 20242025 Season. Both programs will begin at 7:30pm at Hazleton Area High School Auditorium, 1601 W. 23rd Street, Hazleton, PA 18202, where abundant free, lighted parking is available.

Vinyl Radio will take the stage Saturday, October 12th. They come at you with a wash of vocal power and righteous regard for the great music of the 70's. These Music City pros combine their talents into than experience that captures the essence of an era when guitars and grooves, mellow mayhem and melodies ruled the airwaves. Simply put, Vinyl Radio is the soundtrack of your life.

Vinyl Radio started in 2010 when four Nashville studio guys decided to play at a birthday party for a friend. They broke out all the old songs they grew up loving. Well, it was so much fun they went from back porches to clubs to performing arts centers! Quoting the band, “We've built a large following of fans and friends that we're very proud of.”

Vinyl Radio is Ron Wallace, Tim Buppert, Ronnie Kimball, Brian Nutter and features any number of guests from bands like America,

Pure Prairie League, Phil Vasser, Jim Messina, Orleans, Ozark Mt. Daredevils, and the list goes on. Vinyl Radio plays all the best 70's hits from bands like Aerosmith, The Eagles, America, CSN&Y, The Doobie Brothers, Little River Band, Styx, Firefall, Supertramp, The Cars, Led Zeppelin, and many more. If you like 70's music, you're going to love this show, come on out and enjoy some great tunes from backin-the-day.

Then, Celebrate the music and poetry of legendary Broadway composer Stephen Sondheim, with Simply Sondheim Tuesday, October 22nd.

"JOHANNA" - A tender declaration of love from Sondheim’s 1979 smash hit Sweeney Todd. "LOSING MY MIND" - Written by Stephen Sondheim for the 1971 musical Follie. It became a popular top ten hit for singer and actress Liza Minnelli in 1989.

"MARIA" - The iconic love song from West Side Story, published in 1956 with music by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

"MARRY ME A LITTLE" - Written for Sondheim’s record-breaking 1970 musical, Company. This charming and bittersweet song professes the protagonist’s conflicting desire for a relationship that grants him the freedom to remain himself.

"SEND IN THE CLOWNS"Written by Stephen Sondheim for the 1973 musical A Little Night Music. This iconic ballad reflects on the ironies and disappointments of life.

Revel in the magic of the music of Stephen Sondheim as four powerhouse singers bring you on a journey through all the most memorable music of Sondheim’s career. From tender love songs to soaring ballads and raucous showstoppers, Simply Sondheim transports its audiences through some of the best and most famous songs written for the stage or screen. Rich, soaring harmonies will bring you on a journey from the familiar fire escapes of West Side Story to the seedy streets of Victorian London, and on Into the Woods and beyond!

Simply Sondheim combines the talents of 4 fantastic singers with the best-known music of Broadways most beloved composer to create a magical evening for the whole family. Come join us for a special night with some of the most memorable Broadway vocalists.

The 2024-2025 Greater Hazleton Concert Series offers entertaining, professional performances to subscribers. Individual tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. For concert information or tickets call Cynthia at 570-436-6615, or Shirley at 570-384-1226. For more information on all GHCS concerts, visit www.hazletonconcertseries.org or visit our Facebook page.