Dancing in the Street with the Philly Pops
May 15 @ 7:00 pm
1 hour run time
Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany (Center City)
330 S 13th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 United States Buy Tickets
Get ready to dance as the Philly Pops Little Big Band brings the sound of Motown to the streets. Featuring Philly Pops favorite Paula Holloway and led by Jeff Smith, this concert is packed with the hits that defined a generation — soulful, joyful, and made to make you move.
Featured Guests
Paula Holloway
Vocalist
Paula Holloway
Vocalist
Songstress Paula Holloway, a Native Philadelphian, has been described by the Philadelphia Inquirer as “a standout among standouts!” She performed as a regular guest with The Philly Pops, and now is a shining star with The NoName Pops of Philadelphia. Paula is also a lead singer with UGO, and heads her band, Generations’ Soul Scion!! Paula has sung for years in the churches of Philadelphia, on the stage in productions ranging in diversity from “A Soulful Christmas,” Dorothy in “The Wiz,” and a featured Psalmist in “The Gospel at Colonus,” an ancient Greek tragedy!! Paula’s gospel-tinged sound fills the room with power and vibrancy, whatever the venue. She has proven to be one of Philly’s premier sought-after Soloists. She has worked worldwide as a touring vocalist, writer, studio session singer, and Vocal Arranger. Paula has recorded or toured with world-class musicians, including Anita Baker, Patti LaBelle, Regina Belle, Teddy Pendergrass, Phyllis Hyman, Lou Rawls, Stephanie Mills, Billy Paul, Tyrese, Peabo Bryson, and many more. These experiences have allowed Paula to cultivate and develop this beautiful gift God has given her. And now, It’s Paula’s Time to Shine and be Heard!!
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Jeffrey R. Smith
Conductor
Jeffrey R. Smith
Conductor
Jeffrey R. Smith graduated with a Music Composition degree from Ithaca College, after which he moved to NYC where he was musical director and/or keyboardist for several Broadway and off-Broadway shows. After a few years in New York, he returned to his home city of Philadelphia to become the conductor for the Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale.
Now based in Philadelphia, Smith often plays piano or keyboard for the Philadelphia Orchestra and Philly Pops. His vocal and orchestral arrangements and compositions have also been performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra and Philly Pops, as well as various other ensembles across the country. He recently began conducting orchestral concerts of video game music touring around the country, most notably as music supervisor and principal conductor for Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons and Symphony of Seasons.
Smith is Artistic Director of the newly-renamed Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles (PYCE), home of the Philadelphia Boys Choir, Philadelphia Girls Choir, and Commonwealth Youth Choir. He has led the boys choir on numerous concert tours throughout the US, Europe, Africa, South America and Asia, most recently to India and Ghana. Under his direction, the choir has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Philadelphia Ballet, Opera Philadelphia and the Philly Pops; they have performed in prestigious venues around the world including Carnegie Hall, the Vatican, and the Singapore Esplanade; and they have made several appearances on local and national television, including annual performances on Good Morning America and The Today Show.
