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KINGS OF SOUL BRINGS THE HITS OF MOTOWN AND MORE WITH AMERICAN IDOL FINALIST MICHAEL LYNCHE

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Pasadena, CA (July 05, 2023)– The Pasadena POPS Rusnak Summer Concert series continues on Saturday, July 15 with Kings of Soul. Resident Pops Conductor Larry Blank will lead the orchestra with special guests Kings of Soul, who will shine a spotlight on the hit songs of Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson, James Brown, Otis Redding, The Temptations, Al Green, Barry White and Smokey Robinson in an evening of soulful rhythms and melodies. Highlights include Soul Man, Shop Around, Get Ready, Try a Little Tenderness, Stand By Me, Move On Up, Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher and more to get the audience dancin’ in the aisles!

Kings of Soul is comprised of three vocalists touting a breadth of stage and screen experience. Chester Gregory’s Broadway credits include Motown the Musical, Dreamgirls and Sister Act, and Darren Lorenzo has been seen on Broadway and touring productions of After Midnight, Legally Blonde, Saturday Night Fever, Madagascar, Fosse, Hair and Once on This Island, among others. You may remember Michael Lynche or “Big Mike” from his turn as a finalist on American Idol season 9, where he wowed millions of fans with his comforting and powerful voice. Lynche has since toured as an opening act for Boyz II Men, Lalah Hathaway and Faith Evans.

All concerts are held at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens. Grounds open for  picnicking and dining at 5:30pm and performances begin at 7:30pm. Don’t miss the best outdoor dinner party in town with spacious circular table seating with fine linens, or lawn seating for those who want to bring a blanket – each option carries on the tradition of picnic-dining with your family and friends with Michael Feinstein and the San Gabriel Valley’s premier orchestra! Among many venue amenities, concert goers can enjoy pre-ordered gourmet box dinners for on-site pickup just steps from their table, two full-service beverage centers and a variety of food truck options.
The Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. Subscribers have the opportunity to purchase onsite Arboretum parking. Single ticket holders may purchase guaranteed and convenient parking at Santa Anita Park Lot 6, located just across Baldwin Ave., with complimentary non-stop shuttle service to the Arboretum’s main entrance. Lot 6 parking may be purchased in advanced at pasadenasymphony-pops.org or onsite (cash only) for $15.

Single tickets start at $30. Season subscriptions and single tickets are now on sale, and are available by calling the box office at (626) 793-7172, online at PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org or at the Arboretum on concert days.

IF YOU GO:
  • What: The Pasadena POPS presents Kings of Soul
    Larry Blank, Resident Pops Conductor
    Kings of Soul, special guests
  • When: Saturday, July 15, 2023. Concert starts at 7:30pm. Gates open at 5:30pm.
  • Where: The LA County Arboretum | 301 N Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
  • Cost: Tickets start at $30.00
  • Dining: Gates open at 5:30pm for picnicking. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and drink, pre-order boxed meals, or purchase from onsite food and beverage vendors.
  • Parking: The Arboretum is located at 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA. Subscribers have the opportunity to purchase onsite Arboretum parking. Single ticket holders may purchase guaranteed and convenient parking at Santa Anita Park Lot 6, located just across Baldwin Ave., with complimentary non-stop shuttle service to the Arboretum’s main entrance. Lot 6 parking may be purchased in advanced at pasadenasymphony-pops.org or onsite (cash only) for $15.