City of Greeley News

“Sweaty Soul” meets symphonic music in an exciting, collaborative performance from local favorites, The Burroughs and the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra (GPO), at the Union Colony Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23.

The concert will feature The Burroughs’ trademark nine-piece band and popular hits, accompanied by the seasoned members of the GPO.

An Evening of Firsts
The Burroughs jump into their first experience playing with a symphony orchestra with new arrangements and joint orchestrations of their popular songs. Fans can look forward to a set list highlighting favorites from The Burroughs catalog of music and some new releases as well.

This event also kicks off the GPO’s 2021-2022 performance season and marks their first live concert in 18 months. This will be the début concert for the GPO’s new music director and Greeley native, Lowell Graham, who was appointed to the role in July.

A Piece of Greeley’s Music Past and Present
Operating for more than a century, the GPO is one of the nation’s oldest professional orchestras, contracting full-time musicians from across Colorado. In addition to continuing its rich heritage of providing Greeley residents with access to symphony classics, the GPO finds ways to adapt and introduce new audiences to orchestral music through unique collaborations. To learn more about the GPO, visit greeleyphil.org.

Founded in Greeley, The Burroughs are a nine-piece band with a powerhouse sound that garnered attention throughout the state and beyond. Since their start in 2013, the group played prestigious festivals and venues, sharing their unique sound and modern twist to classic soul standards. To learn more about The Burroughs visit theburroughssoul.com.

This Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra performance is sponsored by Brian and Kim Larson with Edward Jones Financial Advisors; Linda Winter with Accessories with a Flair… and Hair; and Brad Inhulsen with Sears Real Estate.

The Union Colony Civic Center staff and officials are deeply grateful to the 2021 sponsors who help the shows go on. The 2021 Fall Semester Sponsors include:

• Colorado Creative Industries,
• UCHealth,
• Banner Health
• the Women's Clinic of Northern Colorado

To become a sponsor, contact Celeste McCorvey at celeste.mccorvey@greeleygov.com or 970-350-9878.

The UCCC, 701 10th Ave., is Northern Colorado's premier performing arts venue, owned and operated by the City of Greeley. With more than 100 events held per year, the UCCC offers various Broadway musicals, concerts, comedy shows, and many local dance and school performances. Spring 2022 performances will be announced later this year.