Were proud of their success and we hope to have some of our own as well, of course. (By the way, Cunio goes by his last name not so much because there are two Michaels in the group, but because growing up he was surrounded by Michaels, and using surnames made it easier to distinguish among peers. Stubbs: So Im going to be surprised with a new tune at the beginning of the second act at your concert? Under the Streetlamp will perform on March 24 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. And I really think that that in a sense goes a long way in allowing all the other things to happen because we were all content with just making great music and making people happy. As far as Chris new second set tune, Cunios description of it as exciting proved spot on, so much so that one dork in the front row got carried away enough (that would be me) to prove why the audience sometimes has to be considered the fifth member of the group. I see a great future for UTSL and cant wait to see them in person. (Shonn sings the only Monkees tune in the show.) And aside from that, you know, theres room for everybody. Turns out its the covering that has worn off and needs to be replaced. As part of the Let Your Light Shine! Such as getting us on Access Hollywood, and things like that. May 24th, 2012. Backed by a seven-piece band, the four singers perform the hits of Tom Jones, The Beatles, Sam Cooke, Roy Orbison, some rock 'n' roll tunes, some doo-wop ditties and some Motown melodies, among other songs. Stubbs always..DELIVERS! THE AMERICAN RADIO SONGBOOK His rendition of recently-departed Etta James At Last from 1960 is a showstopper. Our press agent, Liz Rosenberg, has a very short list of clients including Madonna, Cher, Michael Buble, and Tony Bennett. Learn more about the full cast of Under the Streetlamp: Rockin' Round the Clock with news, photos, videos and more at TV Guide Michael probably can, still displaying the elocution of the Shakesperean actor that he was before there was a Jersey Boys. Shonn: Michael Ingersoll. Chicago Jersey Boys Tickets in April 2008, New York Jersey Boys Tickets in April 2008, JBB Exclusive Interviews with Cast & Crew, Jersey Boys San Francisco/Chicago Company. Stubbs: Id say you tutored them very well. So although he may be known for being a Jersey boy, Wiley likens the male quartet Under the Streetlamp, of which he is a member, more to the Rat Pack. Weve all enjoyed singing together in Jersey Boys; Michael had the idea of learning extra music while we were in Chicago, and we continued singing outside of the show, and when we got our closing notice, we all made the commitment to continue working together because we became great friends. I had a chance to talk to both of them, and they were very excited for us. Michael: And frankly he was more successful before he met us. If the Backstreet Boys, for lack of a better comparison, hadnt been successful there would have been no room for a band like Nsync. That was my first clue that this wasnt going to be an easy conversation to stay in charge of. Im sure JB fans will find that story very interesting indeed. Chris: Absolutely. The members of Under the Streetlamp - Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones and Shonn Wiley.This DVD also includes interviews with members Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, and Shonn Wiley and the track Hey Jude.Track list:1. "JONES HAS THEAUDIENCE SWOONING UNTIL THE FINAL CURTAIN. Ingersoll, Jones and Wiley appeared at one time or another in the Chicago or national. They stood under the streetlamps and created intricate, entertaining harmonies for friends, fans and passersby. The Four Cunios. Our manager Charlie Blum has been an industry pro starting with the Nederlanders all the way back in the 70s. Theres a new number for Chris too which is particularly exciting. Michael: I would say this: We hope that the music we make , that people enjoy it enough, so that we become top tier touring artists in the vein of Michael Buble, I would like us to become premier touring artists that play in the best venues, all over the world, with great musicians, making as many people happy as we possibly can, I guess that would be my answer. But heres another clue for you all the second set opener begins with the band playing some background music, basically reminding people to get back to their seats. Follow the nationally lauded singing group Under the Streetlamp as they launch a singing competition to find talented vocalists with compelling stories to share. We had an opportunity to capitalize on a if you want to call it a semi-celebrity in this area, and it gave us an opportunity to work with charities and not-for-profits, with arts education programs, to raise money for their organizations. THE CONCERT One more time on everyone's favorite Television Station, PBS! Do you want to tour more? He stuck with em until they hitwhich didnt take long! Chris: Yeah, by joining UTSL. And thats how everybody referred to it. Shonn Wiley: Shonn Wiley and the Five OClock Shadows. Ryan will play guitar, Matts on drums, and Im gonna play bass. I caught UTSL on PBS and was blown away by the talent and professionalism of the production Stubbs: I could see that, because as a guy who was fortunate enough to experience this music its first time around, I love it when I see younger folks today enjoying this music as well. In addition, Christopher Kale Jones, a member of Under the Streetlamp since 2010, left the group at the end of last year. Thats all. Yep. Stubbs: Will you tell me now what it is? (More laughter). Jones tenderly recounts Darins story of a life lived in the spotlight and lost too soon. Try to keep up with this quarter, Under the Streetlamp, in this Las Vegas show! While each performer gets his moment in the spotlight, their synergy and . Listen to the LIVE album recorded January 6th and 7th at Chicago's very own Mercury Theater. Cunio: That includes our seven musicians you mention two of them, but our whole team, the band that we play with, aside from being totally exceptional as musicians individually, they bring to the table a wealth of talent and that allows us the ability to do exactly what Michael just said. Expand. Behind the Streetlamp " A Conversation with Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, Michael Cunio, and Shonn Wiley. Latest News See All. Their latest PBS special, wrapped in 2016, is now airing Nation Wide. By stubbleyou, Jersey Boys Blog Special Correspondent, Our West Coast correspondent stubbleyou talks with the members of Under The Streetlamp about their origins, their first national tour, and their filmed-for-television concert that recently aired on Public Broadcasting stations across the country. Wiley said the foursome performs on a minimalist set. UNDER THE STREETLAMP is a group Chris founded with his friends in 2012. Ingersoll is heard gravitating toward early rock and roll as well as staking out the anything rockabilly corner, having spent a number of years in Memphis. He also toured extensively with PBS retro-rock sensation Under the Streetlamp. Christopher Kale Jones. #FlashbackFriday: BC/EFA Jersey Boys/Four Seasons Fan Cocktail PartyOctober 21, 2007! The blue lights are active whenever a traffic light is red. Its not the lights that are actually defective. Youre about to embark on a six week, twenty-six concert tour. Michael: Im going to just answer that question and say no, not a damned thing. You will see why I now call UTSL the hardest working group in show business. And as a bonus, the guys hung out afterwards for photos and to sign CDs and DVDs which were on sale, on site. And he has the funniest lines of all: Theres a bar in the back; I think I ripped my pants (which might have been true, given that suit!). Michael: One thing I would very much like to make clear to all the blog readers who have supported us and the show all these years is how much gratitude we have for the entire team of Jersey Boys, whether thats Bob Gaudio personally, or the producers, and the ways in which they have shown us some grace and some guidance in terms of making sure that we can use that event as a jumping off point for this new and exciting project. It looks like it would take a lot to learn and to remember, so Im surprised you can learn a number in ten minutes. Artists Lounge Live. Like Wiley, he joined Jersey Boys with prior acting experience in New York theater. Itll be a surprise. Cunio: Is world domination an option? He was born in Jackson, Tennessee, where his father was a grocery clerk and his mother, Robbie, was an artist.Jones's father and aunt admitted her to the state hospital in Bolivar, Tennessee, in 1945.Jones and his brother were then placed in Boys Town in Memphis, where he became a fan of James Dean after being told he bore a resemblance to him. While his current pursuits keep him in Chicago, the group continues to tour around the US. Shonn, I understand you are the groups choreographer. I give Ingy a lot of credit here. The way we look at it is this: The universe has decided, we believe, that this project would make people happy. On any given night one can imagine him deciding between his tan shoes with pink shoelaces or his blue suede shoes. Well travel with our rhythm section, our quartet, and well pick up horns in each city, which will be a new experience for us. Ingersoll left Under the Streelamp in March 2017 to pursue producing opportunities, according to Wiley. Most Under The Streetlamp concerts last about 2-3 hours but can run shorter or longer depending on the opening acts, encore, etc. Wardell was in the Broadway casts of "Thoroughly Modern Millie," "Assassins," "Good Vibrations" and "Catch Me If You Can. Part One Discover the transformative power of music to affect positive change in the lives of individuals and their communities. Under the Streetlamp Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones and Shonn Wiley have been featured on Broadway, in film and television, and showcased on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Emmy Awards and The Oprah Winfrey Show during their Jersey Boys tenure. Ill decline the guys offer to name the two new numbers in the second act, I mean set, so that you can be surprised too. He also gets a chance to show off the some fancy footwork that demonstrates why hes the choreographer for the group. The music we do is the music of the people that were kids at that time. Shonn: We tend to laugh a lot, we tend to make each other laugh a lot, and we were talking just today about how this first tour were going to have to be very careful about that, because it can do some damage to the voice. Other theatre includes reprising his role as Frankie Valli in the St Louis premiere of Jersey Boys (St Louis Theater Circle Award), starring as Seymour in multiple productions of Little Shop of Horrors (Chicago; and opposite wife Jenna Coker-Jones in Washington DC), the world premiere music It Came From Outer Space (John Putnam), Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Joseph, Kevin Kline nomination), Olympus On My Mind (Barrymore nomination), The Sound Of Music (Captain von Trapp),Grease, The Music Man, Miracle on 34th Street, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Ragtime, The King & I, The Wizard of Oz, Aladdin, and Peggy Sue Got Married. Which is work in total collaboration with one another. Funny, Michael, that you referred to the audience earlier as your fifth member, because that leads right into one of my questions: George Martin became known as the fifth Beatle. (More laughter). Never thought of that ourselves, actually. Catch ROCKIN' AROUND THE CLOCK on your local PBS station! Jersey Boys Broadway Returns to Millionaires Club for Week Ending 5/20/12. But basically my philosophy with this is, I want to put everything I have into it, for the time being, I want to continue to do stuff that I want to do, which is create music with these guys, and I know the guys feel the same, and see what happens. He contributes some of the pre-rock tunes in the show, and hes a natural with anything from Vaudeville to Clarksville and all stops in between. Their enthusiasm or sometimes lack of enthusiasm (laughs) shapes the music that we do and how we do it. And its so much fun for the viewer. Why didnt you tell him Shonn was the inpsiration for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button? Actually although Ive never met Shonn, I had the privilege of seeing this talented Bojangles as the real-life Jack Donahue, the lead in his Drama Desk nominated Mr. After just enough time to think, Hey, wouldnt it be cool if the guys came out and started singing along? they did just that. The quartet is composed of recent leading cast members of the smash hit Jersey Boys: Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones, and Shonn Wiley. With this, officers patrolling certain intersections can wait in a spot that is safer to pull out if they have to catch a driver who ran a red light. Superb interview! Not only did I love the show one friend who saw it with me the first time said he looked over at me during the show and it was as if I was injecting heroin into my arm but I was also very impressed and surprised afterwards at what a nice guy Chris was. UTSL has a similar phrase that packs a lot of meaning into a few words, and that is how you describe your music: The American Radio Songbook. This of course is a variation of the oft-used phrase the great American songbook, which refers more to show tunes, movie songs, and jazz standards of the twentieth century. Created by: John M Forte//Jenna Coker-Jones//Christopher Kale Jones. While his current pursuits keep him in Chicago, the group continues to tour around the US. Streetlight LED bulbs would normally appear a little blue, so the manufacturer coats the bulb to turn the blue light into the bright white that comes to mind when you think of an LED. While his current pursuits keep him in Chicago, the group continues to tour around the US. LED lights normally have a blue / violet color. And were very privileged for that, and were very proud of what weve done with the opportunity. A sampling of social media comments highlights the range of reactions: One person said the purple hue gives them headaches due to a past concussion. campaign, people can purchase pink light bulbs with the proceeds being donated to the foundation. Whats next do you have specific goals for the short term and the long term? Chris: That was actually written for us by Joanne Doherty, whos now touring with JBs second national tour, when we were in rehearsals for the special. It can go undetected for far too long, especially if the victim feels they cannot leave due to a dangerous response from the attacker. If you ever see a purple porch light, its there to bring awareness to incidents of domestic violence. Who are the members of under the streetlamp? With irresistible charm and rapport, Under the Streetlamp offers audiences the opportunity to get to know four critically acclaimed stars of stage and screen, Eric Gutman, Christopher Kale Jones, Shonn Wiley , and Brandon Wardell, the latter, a local Charlestonian. Another great thing about the concert, as it aired on PBS, is the reaction of the audience. (More laughter). And talk to Frankie Valli for about an hour and a half. I was having more fun as the audience was having more fun, seeing the quartet come together. Everyone's favorite retro rock band, Under the Streetlamp, delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American Radio Songbook, bringing their unique blend of tight harmonies and. We have choreography and staging and four-part harmony. Menu. Michael: One thing that I will say about that, and you were kind of alluding to this earlier, Stubbs. So I put this concert together, and at the very end of it, I invited the other three guys who were performing with me (in Jersey Boys) in downtown Chicago at the time, and the audience reaction was so intense when the other three guys joined us, they were so happy and so surprised. and Sammy Davis, Jr., among others) performed on stage. . This is a rare opportunity to hear the star of Jersey Boys and Under The Streetlampon PBS sing Bobby Darin's biggest hits: "Dream Lover," "Mack the Knife," "Splish Splash," and many more! Cunio: Weve had a lot of help and were lucky for it. Were not talking about what those two new tunes are but. He was in the second grade. Are those bands? Now this is doubly funny, not only because of the numerical mismatch but because Shonn, as the babyface of the group, looks as if hes barely ready to remove that first layer of peach fuzz. Were constantly competing to be better performers and better at what we do within our organization. We started a conversation, and I said to Michael, were going to put some movement to some of these tunes, and it was the first time that we had ever done that. Because obviously its a setting, which is kind of an unusual thing for a name. How do you feel about the increasing interest in the sort of music that you do, and the concomitant (I love that word, concomitant, and I hardly ever get to use it. When we first got started we took advantage and when I say took advantage I mean in an incredibly positive way of the opportunities that JB had created for us. This guy wrote us You guys are the kind of group I think if me and my friends could sing, we would form, because we would just get together over beer, and we would just hang out and sing these songs. And thats kind of what we like to put forth on stage. I now have returned home to Chicago, where I live with my beautiful wife Jenna, daughter Presley, Boston terrier Rocket, and Chiweenie Nacho. Shonn Wiley portrayed Bob Gaudio in the production of "Jersey Boys," the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, at the Bank of America Theatre in Chicago, for more than a year. Gutman was in the Chicago company of "Jersey Boys" and did the show on Broadway. 98 Degrees? And in addition to that, at a lot of these gigs weve flown in to perform, weve been able to partner with some high schools, so we could go and have actual talkbacks with students who want to be performers in some way, whether it be in acting, or singing, or becoming a musician, and well get these groups of kids to come out, and well just talk to them, and tell them about our experiences. You get PBS favorite, Under the Streetlamp and their electrifying show, with an inspiring catalog of classics, that has been thrilling audiences across the globe for over a decade. Shonn does stuff from the 30s and 40s, and we did get our feet wet in the 70s and the 80s , but its all stuff that you found on the radio during a certain time period. The greater Chicagoland area did not want the show to close. You could either say he gets the credit, or gets the blame, depending on your perspective. You covered everything Stubbs! (Laughter). Another fantastic interview! Dean Martin FINAL THOUGHTS Left to right, Brandon Wardell, Shonn Wiley, Eric Gutman and David Larsen make up Under the Streetlamp. Stubbs: Your mentors comments really match my recollection of what it was like back then too. Its for them, and without them we wouldnt be up there. Do you want to get a long-term engagement in a showroom in Vegas or Atlantic City? Menu. Shonn: Actually yes. I look forward to following this wonderful group of guys and hopefully catching a concert. Kudos, Cunio! Members of Under the Streetlamp (left to right: Christopher Kale Jones, Shonn Wiley, Brandon Wardell and Michael Ingersoll) will perform at 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. awareness to incidents of domestic violence. Stubbs: Speaking of which, do you find that younger folks are enjoying your music as well? Cunio: It opens the second act. 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