Smothers Brothers bring comical and musical performance to the Symphony

Apr 1, 2005

For Immediate Release

Contact: Annie Matlow 509-326-3136

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Smothers Brothers bring comical and musical performance to the Symphony

SPOKANE: The Smothers Brothers join the Spokane Symphony for an evening filled with humor, nostalgia, and bluegrass entertainment on April 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Spokane Opera House.

The Smothers Brothers have been entertaining fans for more than 46 years with their sidesplitting antics. They have made an art form out of sibling rivalry through their wit and easy banter. Tommy and Dick, the brothers, present hilarious amusement with their mocking and facetious retorts, resulting in eruptions of laughter and delight from the audience.
While their comedian talent is definitely highlighted, the Smothers Brothers are gifted musicians who deliver superb harmonies when they sing together.

Tom and Dick were born in New York City and attended the same high school and college. The Smothers Brothers first performed professionally in San Francisco of 1959 and began televised performances in January 1961. Apart from their musical and comedic talents, they also have other unique interests. Tom is known for being able to use a yo-yo as a golf club and putt a ball into its hole. Dick spends his time staying fit and healthy by cycling or practicing yoga.

They are known as time legendary performers who have entertained diverse generations and more than four decades of audiences. This year, the Brothers were nominated for the Favorite Singing Siblings at the TV Land Awards.
The evening is full of lively music that will bring joy to your heart. The Smothers Brothers will announce their special program from the stage.

Eckart Preu and the Spokane Symphony will perform Franz Suppe's La Marseillaise, Georges Bizet's Overture to Light Cavalry and 'Carillon' from Suite No. 1 of L'Arlesienne, and Johann Strauss' Jockey Polka. The will also treat the audience with a well-known favorite Jaques Offenbach Can-Can and Hector Berlioz's Hungarian March' from La Damnation de Faust. This performance will lift the joy and laughter out of the audience and is a concert not to miss!

Tickets are $20, $30, $36, $42. Tickets are available in advance without service charge at the Spokane Symphony ticket office, 818 W. Riverside, Suite 100, or by calling 509-624-1200. Tickets are also available at all TicketsWest outlets or by calling 1-800-325-SEAT or at spokanesympony.org.

This concert is underwritten by US Bank and Witherspoon Kelley Davenport & Toole PS Attorneys at Law.

The Season Brochure for 2005-2006 is also available, save your tickets for this upcoming year!