![]() ![]() Maybe most famous for singing the Grammy winning themes for Disney’s “Beauty & The Beast” and “Aladdin”, Peabo Bryson earned his title “The Voice of Love” for his impassioned love songs such as “Can You Stop the Rain,” “If Ever You’re In My Arms Again,” and duet “Tonight, I Celebrate My Love” with Roberta Flack. Folks in the audience would turn around and say, “Listen to that little boy sing!” Peabo remembers, “I knew then that music was going to be my life.” I saw Jackie Wilson, all the greats.” By the time he turned five or six years old he was singing along with the performers from his seat. Peabo Bryson remembers his mother Marie Bryson taking him to performances at the Greenville Auditorium. Peabo Bryson *PLease note that peabo bryson's visit to the NOH has been postponed. This group will return to the Opera House on with their upbeat engaging performance. Reggie’s dance band Deas Guyz are known for their regular gig at The Jazz Corner in Hilton Head, but have been entertaining audiences up and down the Eastern seaboard for years featuring everything from classic Motown to Bruno Mars. ![]() With strings and horns added to his regular dance band, the orchestra allows for more orchestrated performances.ĭeas Guyz Orchestra includes a former violinist with the Lexington Kentucky Philharmonic, concertmaster of the Boston Lyric Opera and Ballet, a saxophonist from the US Marine Corp band, and more amazingly talented individuals.ĭeas Guyz Orchestra will be performing songs from artists such as Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Brook Benton, and many more when they perform on January 29, 2021, at the Newberry Opera House. Reggie’s latest musical adventure has been helping to create Deas Guyz Orchestra. Reggie remembers, “She would say, ‘Hey my son is going to get up and sing a song.’ I’d sing Amazing Grace or something else…Music became a passion for me.” Reggie also thanks his mom for encouraging him to sing at his home church of Hannah AME. He kind of turned me on to the old school music…Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Brook Benton, Nat King Cole…he told me that was the music I should be listening to…In the band I have now we do Nat King Cole, Luther Vandross, and so many of those favorites.” Reggie thanks his parents for influencing him, “My dad had a band. He would go on to become an educator in Hilton Head, but throughout his life, music was always important. Local Newberrians may remember Reggie Deas as a football player at Newberry High School and Newberry College. Zack Austin (guitar), Aija Silina (violin), Reggie Deas (vocalist), Mary Woodmansee Green (conductor), Dominique Geer (cello), Danny Dennison (not pictured, bass), Greg Whittaker (alto sax), Jaron McCarr (not pictured, trombone), Martin Lesch (piano), Keith Cross (not pictured, violin), Stacey Beane Howe (not pictured, violin),and Billy Howe (not pictured, flugelhorn). Members include (L to R): Dave Skinner (tenor sax), Chris Russell (drums), Jeff Shawd (trumpet). From world-famous Grammy winner Peabo Bryson to regional stars Deas Guyz Orchestra, SC has amazing talent to share this season at the Newberry Opera House.Ĭutline: Based out of Hilton Head, Deas Guyz Orchestra will perform everything from Nat King Cole to Tony Bennett classics when the Orchestra performs at the Newberry Opera House on January 29, 2021. But, this season the Opera House is especially proud to present artists with SC roots. The Newberry Opera House is renowned for bringing in artists from around the world. Finding Ways to Safely Perform During the Pandemic ![]()
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