WALESKA, GA – What happens when The Great Gatsby meets big band swing? The result is The Texas Gypsies, and they will bring their unique sound to the Falany Performing Arts Center on Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
The Texas Gypsies band is a collection of seasoned players comprised of Grammy-award winners and musicians who have backed many of today’s top jazz, swing music and pop performers. Some of these acts include The Blues Brothers, the Jacksons, Paul McCartney and Winds, Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett and Barbara Mandrell.
“The roaring twenties will be in full swing at the Falany,” said Jessica Akers, director of the Falany Performing Arts Center. “It’s a lively, fun show that features the music of several bygone eras.”
The Texas Gypsies is known for its unique take on classic jazz and swing music from the 1920s Gatsby era to the 1940s big band sound. They also perform the Parisian swing or gypsy jazz and the western or Texas swing sound. The band mixes violin, horns, guitars, brass and drums to create their own eclectic style.
Tickets are $40 to $45 for adults, $35 to $40 for seniors and $10 to $15 for children (12 and younger). Tickets can be purchased at Reinhardt.edu/fpac or by calling the box office at 770-720-9167.
About the Falany Performing Arts Center
The Falany Performing Arts Center is a world-class facility overlooking Lake Mullenix on the beautiful campus of Reinhardt University in Waleska. With Flint Hall, an impressive concert hall, and the beautiful marble Ken White Atrium, this concert venue is one of a kind. Since its first year in the performing arts, guests have commented on their wonderful experiences with the convenient free parking, meet-and-greet with artists, and intimate performances. The Falany Performing Arts Center has hosted a variety of events, from theatrical productions, chamber groups, student productions and recitals, and popular ensembles such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The main attraction of this concert hall is its state-of-the-art acoustic and tunable stage. Known as one of the best concert halls in the Southeast, musicians, theatre groups, and guest speakers have enjoyed the quality sound the concert hall provides.
About Reinhardt University
Founded in 1883, Reinhardt University is a private, comprehensive institution grounded in the liberal arts. Reinhardt offers more than 40 graduate and undergraduate programs online and on campus, including business, education, music, theater, and nursing. Reinhardt’s 525-acre campus is ideally located in Waleska in the heart of Georgia’s high country and nearby the great international city of Atlanta. For more information, please contact Reinhardt at (770) 720-5600 or see
Reinhardt.edu.
