LV Philharmonic Presents ALOHA FROM LAS VEGAS Concert Tonight

Las Vegas is considered by many to be the "ninth island" of Hawaii. The Las Vegas Philharmonic's first Pops Series concert for the 2014-15 season will celebrate the strong connection between the tropical paradise and our desert oasis by showcasing traditional and popular Hawaiian music in a program called "Aloha from Las Vegas." The concert will take place tonight, November 15th at 7:30PM in Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

The concert will feature the full orchestra conducted by Matt Catingub, guest vocalist Amy Hanaiali'i, and guest drummer Steve Moretti. Hanaiali'i's guitarist and bassist, Jeffrey Peterson and Stephen Jones, will also take the Reynolds Hall stage for the Hawaiian-themed performance. Highlights from the program include the popular theme song Hawaii Five-O and the 1966 hit originally performed by Don Ho, Tiny Bubbles. In addition, Amy Hanaiali'i will perform her biggest hit, Haleiwa Hula, and other notable songs including Have You Ever Seen The Rain, written by John Fogerty, and Hukilau, a traditional Hawaiian song.

Catingub is the Founder & Artistic Director of Hawaii Pops and long-time Pops Conductor of the Honolulu Symphony and the Hawaii Symphony. He is the son of great jazz vocalist and "Polynesia's First Lady of Song," Mavis Rivers. Growing up, Catingub regularly performed with his mother and honed his skills as a conductor, vocalist and alto sax player. Catingub wrote and performed the music for the George Clooney film, "Goodnight and Good Luck." The soundtrack for "Goodnight and Good Luck", featuring Catingub and vocalist Diane Reeves, won a GRAMMY.

Known as Hawaii's top selling female vocalist, Hanaiali'i has received many accolades for her music, including five GRAMMY nominations for Best Hawaiian Music Album and 22 Na Hoku Hanohano awards - Hawaii's equivalent to the GRAMMY awards. Hanaiali'i has performed with many well-known artists including Earth, Wind and Fire, Carlos Santanas, and Diana Krall. She is currently working on a reunion album with legendary Hawaiian singer and songwriter Willie K., and a solo album with acclaimed producer Jason Miles.

Moretti is a drummer, percussionist and producer who has performed with many vocal and instrumental artists including Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Arturo Sandoval, Toni Tennille, and The Temptations. He toured with Catingub and Rosemary Clooney for six years and recorded two GRAMMY nominated CDs with them. Moretti is co-founder of the Macon Pops in Macon, GA, and runs his own production company, Morettiman Music.

The Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform five Pops Series programs during the 2014-15 season, including its annual holiday concert on December 6th, A Gershwin Valentine on February 14th, a Symphonic Spectacular showcasing popular classics on March 28th and A Tribute to Frank Sinatra on May 16th in celebration of Sinatra's upcoming 100th birthday. (Full Pops Series program online here.)

The Las Vegas Philharmonic offers four ticket price levels: $96, $66, $46 and $26. Tickets are available from The Smith Center Box Office, phone 702.749.2000 or online from lvphil.org. A 50% student discount is available on all single ticket purchases (ID required.) Groups of 10 or more receive a 20% discount off the ticket price. Group sales are available by calling the Las Vegas Philharmonic at 702.462.2009. The Smith Center ticket link. Las Vegas Philharmonic ticket link.

2014-15 Pops Series Subscription Packages - Patrons can still subscribe to the Las Vegas Philharmonic's complete five-concert Pops Series. Packages range from $130 for a five-concert, balcony section subscription to $480 for a premium, main floor subscription. Full details are available online at lvphil.org.

DETAILS:

Saturday, November 15th, 7:30PM

Pops Series I

ALOHA FROM LAS VEGAS

Reynolds Hall, The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, 361 Symphony Park Drive

Las Vegas Philharmonic

Matt Catingub, conductor

Amy Hanaiali'i, vocalist

Steve Moretti, drums

Las Vegas is considered by many to be the "ninth island" of Hawaii and this concert celebrates the strong connection between the tropical paradise and our desert oasis by showcasing traditional and popular Hawaiian music. Matt Catingub, the Founder & Artistic Director of Hawaii Pops and long-time Pops Conductor of the Honolulu Symphony and the Hawaii Symphony, will be featured as conductor, host and performer for this exciting evening with special guest Amy Hanaiali'i. Ms. Hanaiali'i, Hawaii's best-selling female vocalist of all time and a five-time Grammy nominated artist is the winner of 22 Na Hoku Hanohano awards.

Tickets $26, $46, $66 & $96 available from The Smith Center Box Office, phone 702.749.2000 or online at lvphil.org.

Bus Service - The Las Vegas Philharmonic offers shuttle buses to The Smith Center from Summerlin (Starbright Theatre, 2215 Thomas Ryan Blvd) and Henderson (Anthem Center at Independence Center 2460 Hampton Road.) Buses depart at 6:30PM for Pops concerts. Bus passes must be purchased in advance and can be obtained when purchasing concert tickets, or by calling The Smith Center Patron Services at 702.749.2000. Each bus pass costs $15 roundtrip per concert.

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