{"id":128173,"date":"2020-02-14T07:42:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T12:42:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevwindependent.com\/news\/?p=128173"},"modified":"2020-02-14T07:42:11","modified_gmt":"2020-02-14T12:42:11","slug":"evening-of-love-songs-with-ohio-native","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thevwindependent.com\/news\/2020\/02\/14\/evening-of-love-songs-with-ohio-native\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Evening of Love Songs’ with Ohio native"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Sunday, February 23, Jim Brickman and Melissa Manchester will perform an \u201cEvening of Love Songs\u201d at the Niswonger. It will be a memorable evening in Van Wert from two music industry powerhouses who know a thing or two about the artistry of a love song. The evening is a perfect combination of talent as the first half will be Jim Brickman\u2019s distinctive piano classics followed by a soulful second half with Melissa Manchester. Each performance will be independently performed and bridged by a brief intermission where hot cocoa, chocolate, and camaraderie await in the Grand Lobby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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By Tafi Stober<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This event was specially selected to bring to the Niswonger stage on a Sunday in the winter when nestling into the Niswonger auditorium and basking in the ambiance satisfies the soul. So what is it that makes Jim Brickman a revered talent? Jim’s captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of instrumental music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the best-selling solo pianist of our time earning 21 No. 1 albums and 32 Top 20 radio singles. He\u2019s garnered two Grammy nominations, gospel music\u2019s Dove Award, two SESAC \u201cSongwriter of the Year\u201d Awards, and the Canadian Country Music Award. He also has a music scholarship named for him by his alma mater, the prestigious Cleveland Institute of Music.
Jim is an Ohio boy, being born and raised in Shaker Heights. He began his music training at the age of 5. But young James wouldn\u2019t conform to the rudimentary regulations of piano lessons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe didn\u2019t have the knack for it,\u201d his first teacher would say. That didn\u2019t discourage the tenacious pianist from creating his own unique brand of musical storytelling.
Brickman is one of pop-music\u2019s most fascinating success stories. He jumped from a career as a jingle writer of famous tunes for advertising, to reviving the romantic standard of the popular song. His first album release was 1995\u2019s No Words, and he\u2019s gone on to sell 8 million albums worldwide. His star-studded vocal collaborations have crossed genres to feature luminaries like Martina McBride, Carly Simon, Lady Antebellum, Michael W. Smith, Herb Alpert, Michael Bolton, Donny Osmond, Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Loggins, Jane Krakowski, and a host of country, R&B, Broadway, pop, and jazz musicians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He\u2019s written three best-selling books, starred in four TV concert specials, and is in the 20th season of hosting the popular syndicated radio show: \u201cThe Jim Brickman Show.\u201d
\u201cHope,\u201d \u201cFaith\u201d and \u201cPeace\u201d are truly at the heart of Jim Brickman\u2019s passionate songwriting. \u201cI write music to be shared — to soothe, to inspire, to celebrate, to love. To me, music is the pure and simple soundtrack to life\u2019s most memorable moments.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a true artist that lives and breathes the music he creates, Jim Brickman is thrilled to introduce fans to his most recent songs and perform them live in Van Wert. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stay tuned next week to find out what the compelling second half of this musical experience on Sunday, February 23, beholds. Hint: MM isn’t a reference to the lobby chocolate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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