THE SPINNERS Join Picnic With The Pops

Join original members Bobbie Smith and Henry Fambrough as they are joined onstage by Charlton Washington, Jesse Peck, Marvin Taylor, a soul-infused 5-piece band, and the Columbus Symphony for an evening of Spinners' hits spanning nearly 40 years, including "Rubberband Man," "Working My Way Back to You," and "Games People Play."

The 2011 Nationwide Insurance Picnic with the Pops presents The Spinners with the Columbus Symphony on Saturday, July 16, at Chemical Abstracts Service (2540 Olentangy River Rd.) on Saturday, July 23. Gates open at 6pm. Concert begins at 8:15pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $8 for children ages 3-14 when purchased by phone at 614.228.8600, online at www.PicnicWithThePops.com, in person at the Ohio Theatre Ticket Office (39 E. State St.), or at the gate on the night of the performance. Children 2 and under are free. Discounted adult tickets are available at central Ohio Giant Eagle locations for $18.

This performance is made possible through the generous support of title sponsor Nationwide Insurance and host, Chemical Abstracts Service. Additional support is provided by presenting sponsors The Blackwell, Catering by Design, John Gerlach & Company, LLP and Live! Technologies, Inc.; concert sponsors Germain Lexus, Giant Eagle, Lasting Impressions Event Rentals, Messer Construction; and supporting sponsors Graeter's Ice Cream, Hamburg Fireworks, and Heidelberg Distributing.

About The Spinners
In 1972, The Spinners signed with Atlantic Records and teamed up with producer Thom Bell, setting into motion an amazing recording career. A partial list of their hit singles on Atlantic include "Mighty Love," "Then Came You," "I'll Be Around," "One Of A Kind (Love Affair)," "Games People Play," and "Could It Be."

In 1979, The Spinners completed their first collaboration with producer Michael Zager, and by early 1980, the single "Working My Way Back to You" was topping Pop and R&B charts, giving the group its 12th Gold record. The Love Trippin' album release included "The Cupid Medley," one of the fastest-selling records in The Spinners' career. The follow-up album, Labor of Love, featured such stand-out tunes as "Yesterday Once More" and "Long Live Soul Music."

With the release of Can't Shake This Feeling, their fourth LP in just over two years, the quintet entered a brand new phase of their remarkable career as they joined the award-winning producing/writing/playing team of James Mtume and Reggie Lucas. Other past releases include songs on the motion picture soundtracks of Twins and Spaceballs, and a duet single with Dionne Warwick on Arista Records entitled "Then Came You."

The Spinners have six Grammy nominations and have performed twice during the awards ceremony. They received a Black Gold Award from Dick Clark for their many achievements in the recording industry, and have been awarded the Rhythm and Blues Foundation Award for their contribution to R&B. The group has performed for presidents, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and appeared in numerous network and cable television specials paying tribute to the music of the ‘70s.

Today, this legendary R&B group maintains a full touring schedule, performing for fans of all ages in sold-out houses around the world.

Group Discount
A group discount is available for parties of 10 or more. Call 614.228.8600 for more information.

Reserved Seating
Center stage tables are available for purchase. Tables are sold in parties of 2, 4, 8, or 10, and range from $50-$850. Catering is not included.

Prime location lawn space may also be reserved for groups of 25 or more.

To reserve tables or preferRed Lawn seating, call 614.228.8600.

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