In an endless sea of rock and pop formats, The Moody Blues distinguished themselves through five decades as that shimmering jewel, vindicating rock music as a substantial artistic contribution to Western culture. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 and ceased touring at that time.

Under the direction of Michael Krajewski, Music Director Emeritus, The Philly POPS and GO NOW! will recreate these beautiful songs, many in their original form as heard on The Moody Blues first album, Days of Future Past.

Gordon Marshall, drummer with The Moody Blues for over 25 years, knew that there was a hunger in the market for Moody Blues music. To fill the void, he put together an amazing group of musicians and formed the band GO NOW!, a tribute to the music of The Moody Blues. Mick Wilson, the lead singer of GO NOW!, was the lead singer with 10cc for over 20 years.

Gordon and Mick are joined on stage by Patrick Duffin (Jersey Boys) and Nick Kendall, (We Will Rock You) and together recreate the magical music we all know, including all the major hits. With 25 years experience with The Moody Blues, Gordon has created true-to-the-original arrangements, making every performance truly magical.

Repertoire:

I Know You’re Out There Somewhere
Tuesday Afternoon
Fly me High
English Sunset
Isn’t Life Strange
Go Now
Story In Your Eyes
Forever Autumn
The Other Side Of Life
Say It With Love
The Actor
Timothy Leary
Singer in a Rock & Roll Band
Nights In White Satin
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Guest Artists

Michael Krajewski, Guest Conductor

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Known for his entertaining programs and engaging personality, Michael Krajewski is a much sought-after pops conductor in the U.S.A., Canada and abroad.

His twenty-year relationship with the Houston Symphony included seventeen years as Principal Pops Conductor. He also served as Principal Pops Conductor of the Long Beach Symphony for eleven years, Principal Pops Conductor of Atlanta Symphony for eight years, and Music Director of the Philly Pops for six years. He is currently Principal Pops Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony, a post he has held for twenty-four years.

Michael’s busy schedule as a guest conductor includes concerts with major and regional orchestras across the United States. In Canada he has appeared with the orchestras of Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina and Kitchener-Waterloo. Overseas he has performed in Ireland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Iceland, Malaysia and China.

Michael has conducted concerts featuring noteable musicians and entertainers from many diverse styles of music. He has worked with classical luminaries such as vocalist Marilyn Horne, flutist James Galway, pianist Alicia de Larrocha and guitarists Pepe and Angel Romero.

In the field of popular music he has performed with Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Kenny Loggins, Ben Folds, Rufus Wainright, Jason Alexander, Patti Austin, Sandi Patty, Megan Hilty, Matthew Morrison, Doc Severinsen, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Chieftains, Chicago, Pink Martini, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.

Born in Detroit, Michael studied music education at Wayne State University and conducting at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of music. He was an Antal Dorati Fellowship Conductor with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and subsequently served as the DSO’s assistant conductor for four years. Michael now lives in Florida with his wife Darcy. In his spare time he enjoys travel, photography and solving crossword puzzles.

GO NOW!, The Music of the Moody Blues

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In an endless sea of rock and pop formats, The Moody Blues distinguished themselves through five decades as that shimmering jewel, vindicating rock music as a substantial artistic contribution to Western culture. Since the 60’s, as a part of the historic original British invasion of Supergroups, The Moody Blues lit up the hearts and minds of millions of rock fans with inspiring anthems like “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon” and “I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band),” which express universal themes of love, compassion and peace. They have sold in excess of 70 million albums worldwide and have been awarded an astonishing 14 platinum and gold discs. They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018 and ceased touring at that time.

Gordon Marshall, drummer with The Moody Blues for over 25 years, knew that there was a hunger in the market for Moody Blues music. To fill the void, he put together an amazing group of musicians and formed the band GO NOW!, a tribute to the music of The Moody Blues. Mick Wilson, the lead singer of GO NOW!, was the lead singer with 10cc for over 20 years. Gordon and Mick are joined on stage by Patrick Duffin (Jersey Boys) and Nick Kendall, (We Will Rock You) and together recreate the magical music we all know, including all the major hits. With 25 years experience with The Moody Blues, Gordon has created true-to-the-original arrangements, making every performance truly magical.

Under the direction of Michael Krajewski the addition of The Philly POPS, GO NOW! will recreate these beautiful songs, many in their original form as heard on The Moody Blues first album, Days of Future Past.