Street Corner Symphony performing in A.L.
Published 8:54 am Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Runners up on “The Singoff,” an NBC TV reality show, a cappella sextet, Street Corner Symphony, based in Nashville, will be singing in Albert Lea at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. The group is comprised of two sets of brothers, one of which are the grandsons of legendary gospel singer Bill Shaw from the Blackwood Brothers. Five of the members are preacher’s kids and grew up with church music. Even with this religious and gospel background, Street Corner Symphony has an expansive repertoire including songs from the Nylons, Johny Cash, John Denver, Willie Nelson, The Beach Boys, Elvis and The Beatles. Admission is by season ticket only and tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Bev Leonard at 377-9359. -- Submitted photo