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| 6th Annual Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival The 6th annual Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival returns to Penn's Landing on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 1:00-7:00 p.m. To celebrate the music, Speedo and The Cadillacs will headline a spectacular line-up of local and nationally-known Doo Wop artists on the RiverStage, located at the Great Plaza, on Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street. Don't miss this opportunity to hear some of the greatest names in Doo Wop for FREE during this fabulous event produced by the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Education Center. In the mid 1950s, the Doo Wop music genre emerged from the streets of northeastern American cities. Hundreds of groups were formed on street corners and front stoops and all one needed was a voice to create beautiful music. With its harmonies and themes love and life, this music holds a special place in history. While entrance into the Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival is FREE, donations will be accepted for the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Education Center. This non-profit organization aims to provide employment, training, and related educational services to all facets of the community, especially Veterans, regardless of their station in life. In addition, they offer social and human services, counseling, and referrals to less fortunate clients experiencing barriers in finding their way back into the mainstream of society. The Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival featured talent: SPEEDO AND THE CADILLACS CORNERSTONE featuring the Golden Voice of Harry Schmitt THE LARKINGS QUIET STORM VIC DONNA GROUP NOW & THEN MEN of JUBILEE the legendary NEIGHBORS COMPLAINT FRANK LAFARO SPEEDO AND THE CADILLACS The Cadillacs were one of the premier African American rhythm and blues vocal groups of the 1950s. They were one of the first vocal groups to use elaborate choreography in their stage shows. The Cadillacs got their start in 1953 in the Harlem section of New York. The group includes lead tenor Earl "Speedo" Carroll, bass Bobby Phillips, and baritone Gary K. Lewis. The group has performed all across the United States and Europe and has won many awards including the 1996 Rhythm and Blues Foundation Pioneer Award. Speedo and the Cadillacs put on a great show with the energy, flash, and finesse. CORNERSTONE (FEATURING GOLDEN VOICE HARRY SCHMIDT) Cornerstone is a group of five gentlemen with deep roots in the original Philly Doo Wop scene. Lead singer Harry Schmidt is a local Philadelphia legend nicknamed "The Golden Voice" .Some of their hits include, "When I Woke Up This Morning, " "Gloria My Love, " and "Have You No Heart." THE LARKINGS The LarKings were formed in 1961 in Williamsburg and Ridgewood Brooklyn, NY. Since making their debut at the United Group Association, they are one of the most popular vocal groups specializing in recreating the distinctive sounds of the Moonglows and Nutmegs. Their smooth voices have twice won them the Lead East Vocal Group Acappella Competition. The LarKings were also part of 1994 The United Group Harmony Association Hall of Fame Group which backed up Harold Jaynes, and now the Nutmegs. QUIET STORM Based in Philadelphia, Quiet Storm is a vocal harmony group specializing in classic and contemporary Rhythm and Blues and Soul. Founded in 2007, the group's aim is to bring back music that speaks of love from the heart. Quiet Storm is Kamau "Smitty" Akibu, "Marti" Bentley, "Ramon" Bentley, Richard "Rich" Hildegard, and Vincent "Vinnie" Tucker. Quiet Storm has performed in and around the Philadelphia area in festivals and on the radio. write your comments about the article :: © 2011 Jazz News :: home page |