The Four Freshmen to perform at Hargrove Chapel Friday night

[October 22, 2015]  LINCOLN - Singing with a harmony uniquely their own, The Four Freshmen have captivated listeners world-wide for 65 years, while gaining recognition as one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. Their tight-knit sound inspired The Beach Boys, The Mamas & The Papas, Frankie Valli and Manhattan Transfer.

They will bring all of this to the stage at 7 p.m., Friday, October 23 at the Hargrove Chapel Auditorium at Lincoln Christian University. Their appearance is presented by the Lincoln Land Concert Association

It all started in 1948, when four college freshmen crafted a unique style of vocal harmony that soon caught the ear of the great bandleader Stan Kenton. Kenton was responsible for bringing the Freshmen to Capitol Records, where they would eventually record 23 albums, thrusting them into the national spotlight.

In 65 years The Freshmen have recorded over 75 albums, 70 top selling singles and received 6 Grammy Nominations. The four have toured constantly since their inception, continuing to perform to sold-out audiences around the globe.

As the faces changed through the years, the integrity of the sound created by the original guys has been meticulously maintained. Die-hard fans and former members alike have agreed that the current lineup: Brian Eichenberger, Curtis Calderon, Stein Malvey and Bob Ferreira, are second to none.

While paying tribute to such classic Freshmen favorites as Day By Day and Blue World, the current group also continues to bring new arrangements to their live shows and recordings. Their latest record, Love Songs, features lush strings and a fabulous Hollywood rhythm section. The Freshmen shine on brand new arrangements of quintessential standards such as “Stardust, On The Street Where You Live and many others.

As four amazing musical talents, their show is one not to be missed. Admission to the concert is part of the season package for LLCA season ticket holders. Individual concert tickets may be purchased at the door. Season memberships will also be available at the door and will include admission to all remaining LLCA concerts this season, as well as to all concerts presented by our Pontiac and Canton concert association partners!

[Elaine Knight, Lincoln Land Concert Association]