Concert Series
Series on Sale August 2nd!
Lafon Arts Center’s Concert Series
Our Concert Series features the best local and internationally touring concerts to your backyard. These concerts bring musicians to the Shell Theatre stage and let you swing, rock, sway…whatever your heart desires.
Uptown: A Celebration of Motown and Soul!
Sunday, October 20
From New York City, the epicenter of contemporary Pop and Soul, Uptown is a group of men who combine the smooth stylings of R&B with the fresh hits of today. The perfect mix of Bruno Mars caliber stage presence with the vocals of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye. You’ve never seen anything like Uptown!
Each member of the collective is a soloist, bringing a unique flavor of performance that will have any crowd on their feet dancing and singing along. Regardless of the genre or era of music, The Uptown Show exudes freshness and fun in a way that everyone will enjoy.
Choreography, Vocals and Stage Presence…You do not want to miss out on Uptown.
Voctave's It Feels Like Christmas
Sunday, December 8
A cappella sensation Voctave has had over 160 million social media views of their videos, and their albums frequently debut in the top 10 on the Billboard and iTunes charts. Last season Voctave released a brand-new holiday album It Feels Like Christmas, and embarked on a North American holiday tour. Other recent highlights include an album of lullabies entitled Goodnight, My Someone and tours of their popular show The Corner of Broadway & Main Street. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. Hailing from Central Florida, the eleven members of Voctave have performed across the globe and appear on countless recordings. The group has performed with GRAMMY, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, and Jody McBrayer. Voctave’s ten albums are digitally available on all platforms.
Linda Eder
Saturday, March 22
Experience the unparalleled talent of Linda Eder, showcasing one of the greatest voices of our time. From Broadway to Country, Pop to Jazz, Linda seamlessly navigates diverse genres, captivating audiences worldwide. Rising from humble beginnings to Broadway acclaim, her journey is as remarkable as her performances. With 18 solo albums and her own record label, Tressamail, Inc., Linda’s musical legacy is defined by innovation and independence. From acclaimed PBS specials to sold-out concerts, Linda’s magnetic presence continues to enchant audiences, transcending boundaries and leaving an indelible mark on the music industry. Join us in celebrating Linda Eder, a virtuoso whose passion for performance knows no bounds, and whose voice resonates with emotion and authenticity.
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Sunday, April 6
Windsor Castle to Carnegie Hall, the all-singing, all-plucking Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain continues to break the mould with a programme of new tunes as well as old classics.
A concert by the Ukulele Orchestra is an unforgettable experience. A witty, quirky, irreverent, joyful, foot-stomping obituary of rock & roll and melodious light entertainment, all played on the ‘bonsai guitar’. Add to this a menagerie of voices, eccentric humour and a fusion of post-punk energy meets afternoon tea, and a wonderful night of entertainment is guaranteed.
There are no pianos, backing tracks or banjos, no pitch shifters or electronic trickery. Only an astonishing revelation of the rich palette of orchestration afforded by different sized ukuleles, vocal harmonies, and a bit of whistling. Prepare yourselves for a roller coaster ride through every musical genre. From Abba to ZZ Top, Tchaikovsky to Nirvana, whether its Soul, Funk, Classical,
Country, Pop, Rock, Punk or Folk, in the hands of the Ukulele Orchestra, musical alchemy unites and transports the audience.
So in demand, they find themselves perpetually ‘on a world tour with hand luggage only’, The Ukulele Orchestra are delighted to be back in the USA once again with our friends across the pond. Buckle up.