On Sunday, February 5, witf will be holding a live pledge event featuring some of your favorite concerts, as well as a new one that's sure to be a hit. During each concert video, you'll get a chance to purchase tickets to see the artists at a local concert. Several of the opportunities include meet-and-greets with the musicians. Get the lineup for this event below:
1:30 p.m. - Human Nature - For more than 19 years, the vocal talents of Human Nature have forged one of the most successful careers in Australian music history. The band has sold millions of CDs around the world, having released eight albums and numerous singles. Now those extraordinary voices pay tribute to the music that influenced generations and inspired Human Nature from the very beginning as they sing and dance their way through the Motown hit list. With high energy takes on the great sounds of vocal groups like the Four Tops, the Supremes, the Jackson Five, Martha and the Vandellas and others, Human Nature brings their incredible vocal harmonies to some of pop music’s most enduring anthems.
During the show, we'll be offering special Human Nature themed thank you gifts for your donation to witf. For your gift of $60, you'll receive the “Human Nature: The Motown Record” CD. For your gift of $75, you'll receive the "Human Nature Sings Motown with Special Guest Smokey Robinson" DVD. For your gift of $125, you'll receive both the CD and DVD. For your gift of $75, you'll receive 2 tickets to see Human Nature at Hershey Theatre on April 25, 2012.
3 p.m. - Celtic Thunder Heritage - "Heritage" is a Celtic Thunder show that focuses entirely on their Celtic and Irish roots. Featuring traditional standards such as "Whiskey in the Jar," "Black is the Color," "Skye Boat Song" and "Red, Red Rose," as well as a few beautiful love songs such as "The Dutchman," "Noreen" and "Just a Song at Twilight." Celtic Thunder fan favorites "Ireland's Call" and the new "A Voice in the Choir" are also performed in the show. Filmed in Poughkeepsie, New York in front of a live audience, Celtic Thunder's singers bring their musical talent and passion to the performances in this new Celtic Thunder show. The performances range from solo numbers, to enchanting duets and powerful ensembles. The show is a celebration of Celtic Music and the Celts heritage, a joy for all the family, performed as ever with Celtic Thunder magic.
During the show, we'll be offering special Celtic Thunder themed thank you gifts for your donation to witf. For your gift of $60, you'll receive the "Celtic Thunder Heritage" CD. For your gift of $75, you'll receive the "Celtic Thunder Heritage" DVD. For your gift of $120, you'll receive both the CD and DVD. For your gift of $200, you'll receive a chance to meet and greet Celtic Thunder at witf in March 2012 (date to be determined).
4:30 p.m. - Brit Floyd - Brit Floyd is a UK based Pink Floyd tribute band formed in 2010 by Chas Cole. All but two members of Brit Floyd have performed with Australian Pink Floyd on their North American tours. Filmed at the Brit Floyd launch show in Liverpool Echo Arena in January 2011, with a 7,000 strong crowd, this performance sees Brit Floyd showcase their impeccable musicianship, alongside new cutting edge Floydian animation and a staggering new stage production, to deliver the very best of Pink Floyd - complete with a 30-piece school choir. Musical Director, Damian Darlington, said, “It was an amazing night in Liverpool, with a fantastic audience. This promo DVD will let everyone see what a brilliant bunch of musicians we’ve got. I can’t wait to take this show around the country.”
During the show, we'll be offering special Brit Floyd themed thank you gifts for your donation to witf. For your gift of $75, you'll receive the "Brit Floyd: Live in Liverpool" DVD. For your gift of $150, you'll receive 2 ticktes to see Brit Floyd at Hershey Theatre on March 15, 2012, as well as a meet-and-greet with the band.
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