Pops 1 Revolution: The Music of the Beatles — A Symphonic Experience

Joseph Giunta Conductor

One of America’s most distinguished, versatile and dynamic conductors, Joseph Giunta is a musician of international acclaim. He is recognized as an important American conductor for his innovative programming and for his compelling interpretations of traditional and new music. His musical depth combined with his boundless energy and contagious enthusiasm makes him one of the most respected and successful orchestra leaders in the United States.

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Colin Smith Lead Vocals

With a career spanning over 20 years, Irish born Colin Smith has led a musical life as varied as it is impressive. With his former band MrNorth, while on RCA, they toured extensively with the likes of The Who, Van Halen, Sheryl Crow and Journey among many others. As a solo artist, songs from his two records have been licensed to movies and TV alike. Colin has been seen in live collaborations with Alicia Keys and has worked multiple times on Saturday Night Live as the featured vocal talent. Colin has been most recently been seen touring with Christina Aguilera, duetting with her on the GRAMMY winning “Say Something” to audiences across the globe, as well as performing background vocals for the show. Colin splits his time between NYC and LA.

Paul Loren Lead Vocals

Leading a new generation of soulful crooners, Paul Loren is a singer, songwriter, producer and consummate entertainer.

A native New Yorker, Paul was raised on the rich legacy of soul, classic pop, and the Great American Songbook and in those musical idioms he feels most at home. Taking elements from early R&B, jazz and Brill Building pop, he crafts his music with an ear towards timelessness.

“I started singing at 3 years old along with the little 45rpm records my mom would play and started playing piano at 4 years old. The voices I remember most and identify with are Ray Charles, Frankie Valli, Sam Cooke, Sinatra, McCartney, Otis, and Tony Bennett. Growing up in New York, Billy Joel was also a big influence.”

Paul completed his first headline tour this year and has also performed in the past as a support artist on National Tours for Brendan James, The Temptations, as part of Stamford’s Summer Concert Series “Wednesday Night Live”, and sold out Joe’s Pub at the Public in NYC multiple times. Paul was also selected by Jennifer Lopez to perform at her Birthday Gala in Las Vegas, showcased at The SoHo House NYC, was a featured artist at the AAA Radio Convention in Boulder Colorado, and shared the stage with Paul Shaffer, Queen Latifah, and Christie Brinkley at Target’s launch event for New York Fashion Week.

Paul’s appearance on “The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon” showcased his talents for millions of viewers; with a winning song and viral video to boot. In addition, Paul landed his first television sync recently on NBC’s “Mysteries of Laura”, performed on the Nationally Syndicated Radio Show America Weekend with Ed Kalegi, has partnered with The Ryan Seacrest Foundation, showcased at the headquarters of the world-renowned Leo Burnett Ad in Chicago, and had the unique honor of performing at the legendary STAX Museum in Memphis Tennessee. While in Memphis, Paul had the rare opportunity to record in the world-renowned Sun Studio in the same room as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and so many other pioneers of Rock and Roll. Paul was also a finalist in the “Unsigned Only” singer songwriter competition for 2018.

Paul’s upcoming LP release is being recorded at his “Five & Dime” studio in Brooklyn on old magnetic tape machines and features world-class live musicians.  His debut single “All By Myself” was supported by radio stations Lighting100 in Nashville, SiriusXM’s The Pulse, WCOO Charleston and KPND Spokane, among others. His follow up single, titled “I Know A Place” premiered on Huffington Post and received rave reviews along with over 200K views in its first week.  Both tracks will be featured on the highly anticipated full-length album due out in 2019.

"I Know A Place started out as a simple folk song,” says Paul. “There's an optimism that runs through the heart of the tune--which I believe in--it moves me every time I sing it.”

In support of the upcoming album Paul will be on tour again this spring and is playing his annual holiday show this year at The City Winery in New York City.

Greg Mayo Guitar and Vocals

Born and raised only miles from New York City, Greg grew up in a musical household. The son of legendary musician Bob Mayo (of Peter Frampton, Hall and Oates, Foreigner and others), he’s had it in his blood, and at his fingertips. He's been living and working in the New York music scene for 15 years.

Over the years, Greg has been producing for and performing in countless projects scattered across the musical spectrum.  His productions can be heard on shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina(Netflix), The Masked Singer(FOX), and performed by The Roots on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon(NBC).  As a guitarist his reputation is also well established, performing with Jon Bon Jovi and Kings of Suburbia, Blood Sweat & Tears and Norwegian soul artist Bernhoft.

Despite all that, Greg is never happier than when he’s playing Beatles songs with his friends.  Add an orchestra and he’s in heaven! He’s absolutely honored to be a part of Revolution. You can keep up with Greg on instagram - (@GregMayoMusic) and his website www.gregmayo.net

Zach Jones Drums and Vocals

Zach Jones is a drummer, singer, songwriter, and producer from Brooklyn, NY. Zach has shared the stage and studio with Sting, A Great Big World, Elle King, Marc Broussard, Liz Longley, and many others. He also writes and records music with his own group, Zach Jones & the Tricky Bits. A lifelong Beatlemaniac, Zach is honored to help bring this timeless music to life. Keep up with him on Instagram at @zachjonesmusic. Endless love and thanks to Mom, Dad, Natalie, and Hannah. Ram on.

Andy Roninson Keyboards

Andy Roninson is a New York City-based music director, orchestrator, and writer. As a music director, he has worked Off-Broadway (Public Theater, Playwrights Horizon, Atlantic Theater Company), regionally (New London Barn Playhouse, Park Playhouse), and at universities (Dartmouth, Fordham, NYU). His orchestrations have been heard Off-Broadway (Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure), in commercials (Match.com), and in children's musicals by Beat By Beat Press. As a composer-lyricist, he is a member of the Tony-awarded BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writing Workshop, where he was awarded the Robert B. Sherman Scholarship and the Jerry Harrington Award for Creative Excellence. He wrote music, lyrics, and orchestrations for two full-length original musicals, both produced at Purchase College. 2017 Jonathan Larson Grant Finalist, 2017 Johnny Mercer Foundation Songwriters Project. AndyRoninson.com

He is the creator/host/producer of TAKE A TEN, the all-original ten-minute musical podcast. TAKE A TEN features the voices of Broadway talent like Laura Osnes, George Salazar, Rob McClure, Nick Blaemire, and others. Episodes have won awards and been produced live around the world. Notable episodes: "Evelyn Shaffer and the Chance of a Lifetime" (Winner SFOOB Festival 2015, published by Samuel French, Inc., Winner City Theatre National Award for Short Playwriting), "The Answering Machine" (Winner Best Musical at Sound Bites in NYC, produced by Baldwin Wallace University, produced by Broadway au Carré in Paris, France), "The Almost In-Laws" (Winner Best Musical at Sound Bites in NYC, produced at City Theatre in Miami, FL). To hear every episode for free, visit TakeATenMusicals.com.

Brian Killeen Bass

Brian Killeen is a NYC bassist that has enjoyed performing with many inspiring artists. Some of his favorite musical situations have included sharing stages with Chuck Loeb, Jarle Bernhoft, Liz Longley, A Great Big World, and Joe Sumner, as well as various on and off-Broadway theatrical productions. He is thrilled to be a part of Revolution: The Music of The Beatles.