Carpenters Legacy, starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills
Higher Ground
1214 Williston Rd
Burlington, VT 05403-5720
May 26, 2017
8:00 PM UTC
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Acclaimed Karen Carpenter sound-a-like and look-a-like, Sally Olson will appear in concert on Friday, May 26 at 8:00pm at the Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT. The show will include signature covers and hits by the Carpenters, such as “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “(They Long To Be) Close To You”, “Rainy Days And Mondays”, “Superstar” and more. Sally offers commentary on the history behind the Carpenters’ music, as well as Karen Carpenter’s rise to fame and her sudden and tragic death at the age of thirty-two. Carpenters Tribute Concert, debuted in January 2015 and was conceived by Bill Reed (arranger, music director & piano) and Sally Olson (artistic director & lead vocals). Randy Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter, has said that "Sally's tribute to Karen Carpenter is heartfelt and honest” and Lane Gibson, recording studio owner, producer and engineer, claims that Sally has “an uncanny resemblance” and looks and sounds “just like Karen!” Sally is unsurpassed in her startling representation of Karen Carpenter, and her voice, appearance and stage-presence will have you convinced that the 1970s songstress lives on. Sally’s stunning vocals combined with state of the art video projection, vintage costumes, historical commentary, lovely arrangements and a live band led by music director Bill Reed and featuring bassist Arthur DeQuasie and drummer Chanon Bernstein, will take you on an incredible journey into the world of the Carpenters.Tickets: $17 in advance|$20 day of show. Tickets are available online. For more information, please contact Nick Vaden: vaden@highergroundmusic.comVenue: Higher Ground, Showcase Lounge, 1214 Williston Road, South Burlington, VT 05403www.highergroundmusic.com | 802-652-0777
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Carpenters Legacy, starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills Biography
The World's ONLY Authentic Carpenters Tribute...in Sight & Sound!
Direct from Las Vegas, "Carpenters Legacy: A Re-creation of the 1976 UK Tour" stars Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and pianist Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, backed up by some of Las Vegas’ top musicians. It is THE definitive show celebrating the music and legacy of the famed brother-sister duo, featuring hits including “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “Close To You”, “Superstar”, Karen's drum feature and much more. The show opens with a tribute to Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.
"Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait", starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, takes the audience back in time to an old fashioned Christmas. The show recreates the nostalgia of the Carpenters' 1977 and 1978 Christmas TV Specials, in addition to the silly and endearing humor that will make you feel like a kid again! The show features the holiday classics "Merry Christmas, Darling", "Sleigh Ride", "The Christmas Song” and much more, and includes many of the Carpenters’ greatest hits.
Randy Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter, says “Sally’s tribute to Karen Carpenter is heartfelt and honest” and John Katsilometes of Las Vegas Review-Journal has lauded the show as “musically sound, vocally spot-on, and will please any fans of the duo.” Sam Novak of Vegas Unfiltered Blog says, “Sally Olson and Ned Mills perfectly embody Karen and Richard Carpenter. 'Carpenters Legacy' is nothing short of astounding.” David Halston of Tribute Masters says, “Sally is remarkable, spot-on, and delightfully entertaining.” Sally is truly unsurpassed in her startling representation of Karen Carpenter, including authentic hairstyles and makeup, vintage costumes, gestures, and stunning voice.
"Carpenters Legacy" completed their first Las Vegas residency in Town Square on Las Vegas Boulevard in spring of 2021. The show has played to performing arts centers, cabarets spaces including the famed Triad Theater in NYC, and SOLD OUT showrooms in Las Vegas. "Carpenters Legacy" was featured at the Carpenters 50th Anniversary Celebration in Thousand Oaks, CA in April 2019. Olson is the first-ever and only Karen Carpenter tribute artist to perform with the world-renowned Las Vegas based review "Legends In Concert". The show has been nominated in five entertainment categories for the 2021 Best of Las Vegas/Las Vegas Review-Journal awards.
"Carpenters Legacy" features a powerful live band, historical commentary, lovely arrangements and video, taking audiences on an incredible journey down memory lane into the world of the Carpenters – the world’s only authentic Carpenters tribute in sight and sound.
www.thecarpenterslegacy.com
Read MoreDirect from Las Vegas, "Carpenters Legacy: A Re-creation of the 1976 UK Tour" stars Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and pianist Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, backed up by some of Las Vegas’ top musicians. It is THE definitive show celebrating the music and legacy of the famed brother-sister duo, featuring hits including “We’ve Only Just Begun”, “Close To You”, “Superstar”, Karen's drum feature and much more. The show opens with a tribute to Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.
"Carpenters Legacy: A Christmas Portrait", starring Sally Olson as Karen Carpenter and Ned Mills as Richard Carpenter, takes the audience back in time to an old fashioned Christmas. The show recreates the nostalgia of the Carpenters' 1977 and 1978 Christmas TV Specials, in addition to the silly and endearing humor that will make you feel like a kid again! The show features the holiday classics "Merry Christmas, Darling", "Sleigh Ride", "The Christmas Song” and much more, and includes many of the Carpenters’ greatest hits.
Randy Schmidt, author of Little Girl Blue: The Life of Karen Carpenter, says “Sally’s tribute to Karen Carpenter is heartfelt and honest” and John Katsilometes of Las Vegas Review-Journal has lauded the show as “musically sound, vocally spot-on, and will please any fans of the duo.” Sam Novak of Vegas Unfiltered Blog says, “Sally Olson and Ned Mills perfectly embody Karen and Richard Carpenter. 'Carpenters Legacy' is nothing short of astounding.” David Halston of Tribute Masters says, “Sally is remarkable, spot-on, and delightfully entertaining.” Sally is truly unsurpassed in her startling representation of Karen Carpenter, including authentic hairstyles and makeup, vintage costumes, gestures, and stunning voice.
"Carpenters Legacy" completed their first Las Vegas residency in Town Square on Las Vegas Boulevard in spring of 2021. The show has played to performing arts centers, cabarets spaces including the famed Triad Theater in NYC, and SOLD OUT showrooms in Las Vegas. "Carpenters Legacy" was featured at the Carpenters 50th Anniversary Celebration in Thousand Oaks, CA in April 2019. Olson is the first-ever and only Karen Carpenter tribute artist to perform with the world-renowned Las Vegas based review "Legends In Concert". The show has been nominated in five entertainment categories for the 2021 Best of Las Vegas/Las Vegas Review-Journal awards.
"Carpenters Legacy" features a powerful live band, historical commentary, lovely arrangements and video, taking audiences on an incredible journey down memory lane into the world of the Carpenters – the world’s only authentic Carpenters tribute in sight and sound.
www.thecarpenterslegacy.com
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