So, while we are very proud of our product, we work very hard to make it the best it can be and hope it makes people happy, there have been some career professionals that have stepped in, and their expertise and guidance have absolutely accelerated our trajectory. Cunio: The first choreography that we put together for the show was in a kitchen, and it was literally, step touch to the right, step touch to the left, it was super simple. From Doris Day to Marvin Gaye. Created by: John M Forte//Jenna Coker-Jones//Christopher Kale Jones. With irresistible charm and rapport, Under the Streetlamp offers audiences the opportunity to get to know four critically acclaimed stars of stage and screen, Eric Gutman, Christopher Kale Jones, Shonn Wiley , and Brandon Wardell, the latter, a local Charlestonian. It means accompanying, or coming along with) increase in groups that invoke the retro repertoire? I was having more fun as the audience was having more fun, seeing the quartet come together. I loved Michaels comment that they take the music very, very seriously, but not so much themselves!! UNDER THE STREETLAMP is a group Chris founded with his friends in 2012. Michael: No one is more surprised than we are that this is now our main job. Well travel with our rhythm section, our quartet, and well pick up horns in each city, which will be a new experience for us. We're there to serve the audience.". Can you say Elvis and Orbison? Shonn Wiley. UNDER THE STREETLAMP is a group Chris founded with his friends in 2012. One of my favorite lines in Jersey Boys occurs when Tommy says that in the early days, the group always was singing somebody elses latest hit. Its a short line, easy to gloss over, but what I like about it is how historically accurate it is, in so few words. Their enthusiasm or sometimes lack of enthusiasm (laughs) shapes the music that we do and how we do it. Or perhaps I should say, is about to be. Gutman was in the Chicago company of "Jersey Boys" and did the show on Broadway. Elgin Community College Arts Center presents "Jingle Bell Rock" with nationally recognized performers Michael Ingersoll and Christopher Kale Jones on Saturday, December 18 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 19 at 3 p.m. Under the Streetlamp, from left, Christopher Kale Jones, Michael Cunio, Shonn Wiley and Michael Ingersoll. Cunio: Theres one thing that we talk about when people talk about this music, and its ability to build bridges: One of the things that we joke about is, we all grew up listening to this music because it was the music we could agree to with our parents sitting in the car, you know? Research has revealed that our eyes perceive an orange-lit street as darker than a white-lit street even when the same levels of light are provided. That was the nest from which we sort of came, and were free to leave and begin this wonderful journey. Happy Birthday to Musical Genius Bob Gaudio! Christopher Kale Jones. Hundreds of years ago, the language had words for four basic colours black, white, red, and blue so anything green was described using the word for blue, ao.. . christopherkalejones.com / Twitter: @ChrisKaleJones / Insta: @chriskalejones, 2023 ARTISTS LOUNGE LIVEAn Entity of Ingersoll Music Company. Hmm, better not display my ignorance. Lots of activities were going on, whether it was dominoes or stickball, and musicians would congregate underneath the streetlamp, and they didnt have a lot of money for instruments, and so their voices became instruments, whether it was the percussive nature of the shoo-bee-doo-wahs, and then the lead singers and that, and I think Cunio sums it up the best which is . Shonn: We really do honestly enjoy I enjoy at least two of these folks company . In 2021, a green porch light acts as a symbol of appreciation for American veterans and U.S. military service members. And its difficult to even describe our gratitude for such a thing. Very in-depth and full of interesting tidbits about the group and each member. He won acclaim starring as Frankie Valli of the Four Seasons in Jersey Boys, originating the San Francisco, Los Angeles, and First National Tour casts. Cunio: We had intended, when this thing started, for it to just be a side gig, until we found our next job, whether that was in the theater, on television, or whatever it may have been. VARIETY says "His Soulful delivery resembles Bobby Darin"& SF Examiner says "His knockout voicebrings down the house.". Chris: And from there weve gotten to the point where yesterday we choreographed an entire song in ten minutes. "We call the song catalog the 'American Radio Songbook,'" Wiley said. From: Flashback: JERSEY BOYS Celebrates Seven Years on Broadway Today! Some of it Im sure its intentional seems a bit tongue in cheek, designed to elicit smiles, if not laughter. Stubbs: I think youre right, Chris. Its as if the music has freed him. Larsen also starred as Elder Price in the national tour of "The Book of Mormon. Were all proud of what weve created. Under the Streetlamp began in 2008 as an offshoot of the Chicago "Jersey Boys." . Cunio: That includes our seven musicians you mention two of them, but our whole team, the band that we play with, aside from being totally exceptional as musicians individually, they bring to the table a wealth of talent and that allows us the ability to do exactly what Michael just said. We would congregate in the center of the stage, and we would sing some tunes and make some beautiful music. Its a great tune. Stubbs: Okay, seriously who came up with the name? Theatre Mania raves, Jones has the audience swooning until the final curtain. Songs include Dream Lover, Mack the Knife, "Splish Splash," and Beyond the Sea., October 23, 2019. Michael: The concept of starting with one voice, and adding another one, and introducing each member of the band was ours, but she was the one that turned that into a musical reality. Why did Michael Ingersoll leave under the streetlamp? Definitely including them in my Must See list. Why did Michael Ingersoll leave under the streetlamp? Thanks again, Stubbs, for the terrific coverage. Ingersoll left Under the Streelamp in March 2017 to pursue producing opportunities, according to Wiley. Chris: That was actually written for us by Joanne Doherty, whos now touring with JBs second national tour, when we were in rehearsals for the special. Cunio: Yeah, you should try working with the guy. Weve all enjoyed singing together in Jersey Boys; Michael had the idea of learning extra music while we were in Chicago, and we continued singing outside of the show, and when we got our closing notice, we all made the commitment to continue working together because we became great friends. You see true, unadulterated joy and enthusiasm on their faces. Shonn: Actually yes. Chris: And Ive changed, by the way. Date: 11 . Im really excited about the collaboration with Dan Ponce. Under the Streetlamp will bring the sounds of early rock and roll, doo wop and Motown classics to an entirely . Like, this is what its been like for us, this is what you can expect, these are the things everyone tells you are really important, these are the things that are actually really important, and its been great. Anyone else want to comment? With irresistible charm and rapport, Under the Streetlamp offers audiences the opportunity to get to know four critically acclaimed stars of stage and screen, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, Brandon Wardell and Shonn Wiley. Jones tenderly recounts Darins story of a life lived in the spotlight and lost too soon. There are a couple of guys I just look at and say, I could have gone to junior high with that kid. I can picture him at age fifteen. While his current pursuits keep him in Chicago, the group continues to tour around the US. Because obviously its a setting, which is kind of an unusual thing for a name. Shonn: Weve taken an opportunity in our show to specifically pay tribute to Frankie, Bob, Tommy, and Nick, like you see in the special. Under the Streetlamp is buoyed by the talents of Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, Brandon Wardell and Shonn Wiley several of whom formerly performed in the hot musical Jersey Boys. America's favorite retro vocal group is Rockin' Round The Clock to classic hits from the Ameri. Shonn: Occasionally some together and some apart. That was my first clue that this wasnt going to be an easy conversation to stay in charge of. Stubbs: If I can interject for a moment, Michael, Chris is responsible for my becoming a big JB fan. concert at 7:30 p.m.. You are obviously getting a lot of exposure through the PBS special that has aired on dozens of television stations around the country. Delivering harmonic versions of hit rock 'n' roll songs, Under the Streetlamp highlights the vocal prowess of, from left, Brandon Wardell, Christopher Kale Jones . The music we do is the music of the people that were kids at that time. All in all, one of the most enjoyable concerts Ive ever seen, period. Michael: He did fit the suit. Fast forward to the present, when I had the opportunity to sit down with the four very talented performers who comprise the up-and-coming retrogroup Under The Streetlamp as they were about to embark on their first national tour. Im really looking forward to the concert! Streetlight LED bulbs would normally appear a little blue, so the manufacturer coats the bulb to turn the blue light into the bright white that comes to mind when you think of an LED. #FlashbackFriday: BC/EFA Jersey Boys/Four Seasons Fan Cocktail PartyOctober 21, 2007! He contributes some of the pre-rock tunes in the show, and hes a natural with anything from Vaudeville to Clarksville and all stops in between. The Four Cunios. You get PBS favorite, Under the Streetlamp and their electrifying show, with an inspiring catalog of classics, that has been thrilling audiences across the globe for over a decade. It was up to Alan Freed or Wolfman Jack what you were listening to, and you werent just limited to heavy metal, or hip-hop, or top forty. He also gets a chance to show off the some fancy footwork that demonstrates why hes the choreographer for the group. No, seriously I made a mistake when I graduated college, and went to New York. You always have things that youre shooting for, and thats part of the reason that we have this great team because they have very specific goals that they are shooting for, for us. He was born in Jackson, Tennessee, where his father was a grocery clerk and his mother, Robbie, was an artist.Jones's father and aunt admitted her to the state hospital in Bolivar, Tennessee, in 1945.Jones and his brother were then placed in Boys Town in Memphis, where he became a fan of James Dean after being told he bore a resemblance to him. So we have gone to our friends some who have been in the JB family, some who have not, and well conceive of doing a certain song and well know someones musical taste, and well think, Oh, so-and-so should do this chart, and So-and-so should do this chart. But we will typically have a point person. May 24th, 2012. Along the way Cunio and Shonn joined the Chicago cast as Bob and Tommy, respectively, and the rest is history. Shonn: Michael Ingersoll. Menu. Comment by Pamela May 25, 2012 @ 1:24 pm. Fabulous interview. We were sitting in Chris kitchen one day trying to figure out how exactly to categorize ourselves, and it was a very brief and very short-lived moment of inspiration (laughter) but it served us well. Trivia (1) He was awarded the 2008 Back Stage Garland Award for Performance in a Musical for "Jersey Boys" at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, California . Whats next do you have specific goals for the short term and the long term? The Three Desires. David Larsen started performing in Under the Streetlamp in November 2017. Three days after Michael, Chris, Shonn, and Cunio graciously and candidly gave me 73 minutes of their time, I went to their kickoff concert of the tour, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, a premier entertainment complex that also houses the Staples Center and the Nokia Theater. All of the people that you just mentioned to be mentioned in the same breath as all those artists, is a wonderful complement. Can you say it with a mouthful of fried peanut butter and banana sandwich? Stubbletwo took one look at you on TV (on the PBS concert) and said Boy, that guy looks young., Shonn: Im actually the oldest, but I tend to have the . Often appearing in matching suits, the quartet continues to honor the great musical period between the '50s and the '70s . Best of luck to Under The Streetlamp! When we first got started we took advantage and when I say took advantage I mean in an incredibly positive way of the opportunities that JB had created for us. I thought Id open with a question or two about their name. Funny, Michael, that you referred to the audience earlier as your fifth member, because that leads right into one of my questions: George Martin became known as the fifth Beatle. Comment by Becky May 25, 2012 @ 11:46 am. We had an opportunity to capitalize on a if you want to call it a semi-celebrity in this area, and it gave us an opportunity to work with charities and not-for-profits, with arts education programs, to raise money for their organizations. Chris: They were so excited they were shouting and screaming, and the crowd of people who were maybe 50-plus were excited to see kids who were excited about it, and they got really excited. Nsync? "If it was on the radio, we may sing it. Catch ROCKIN' AROUND THE CLOCK on your local PBS station! Lets talk a little about the concert that has appeared on PBS stations across the country as part of their membership drives, and that youll be doing live throughout the tour. "That way the audience can focus on what we are doing," he said. Under the Streetlamp quickly earned a local devoted following-and a reputation for generation-bridging concerts that has paved the way to a . We do Bob Seger, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, Bobby Darin, Dion and the Belmonts; pretty much anything from the 1950s to the 1980s.". We were talking about that last night. But when I first saw the show in November of 2007 in California, I took one of those backstage tours that was offered for a charity donation. I spend a lot of time looking at footage on youtube. That was pretty much the extent of it. Shonn Wiley. First national tour cast, 2006: Erich Bergen, Christopher Kale Jones, Deven May and Michael Ingersoll. (By the way, Cunio goes by his last name not so much because there are two Michaels in the group, but because growing up he was surrounded by Michaels, and using surnames made it easier to distinguish among peers. And thats how everybody referred to it. If you ever see a purple porch light, its there to bring awareness to incidents of domestic violence. Their latest PBS special, wrapped in 2016, is now airing Nation Wide. 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