The Concert on the Quad series continues Monday, July 23rd with the annual favorite Evening of Jazz, welcoming newcomers to the stage, The BraziLionares.
The BraziLionaires sound is an infectious blend of jazz, rock, and pop over hypnotic Latin Grooves.
Fronted by vocalist Dove Benoit and guitarist Rico Johnson, the band is backed by a stellar cast of musicians and includes horns, bass, drums, and percussion. Since forming in 2012, the band has developed a strong following with a dynamic and engaging stage show. The BraziLionaires’ music can be heard on the radio and through streaming sites including Pandora and Spotify. In addition to performing their original music, the band is known to give a “Latin twist” to jazz and pop hits, to the delight of the crowd.
The 2018 Concerts on the Quad schedule includes:
- July 30: Singing Under the Stars
All concerts begin at 7 p.m., are free and open to the public, and take place on the east side of Cook Hall (the Castle) on the Illinois State University Quad. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
The Concerts on the Quad series is presented by the Illinois State University College of Fine Arts and School of Music and in conjunction with the Illinois Shakespeare Festival and The Pantagraph, and is sponsored by the Mirza Fund of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, Fell Trust, the Town of Normal Harmon Arts Grant Program and Debbie and Terry Lindberg.
