POP SYMPHONIC
Pop Symphonic 68-piece orchestra is comprised of 60 Las Vegas musicians featuring 8 power house vocalists. The Orchestra covers a wide range of genres including high energy exciting Pop, Classical, R & B, Motown, Classic 70’s Rock, Latin, and Tribute-themed shows as well. The Orchestra is well suited for concert halls, corporate conventions, outdoor events and more. A “One of a Kind” true “Pops” Las Vegas Orchestra.
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FULL 2-Hour Pop Symphonic "Rock Symphony" 70-piece, featuring The Raiderettes with Trumpet/Conductor David Perrico. All Music Arrangements by David Perrico, Live at Reynolds Hall-The Smith Center Las Vegas, 7-14-23
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POP SYMPHONIC IN THE NEWS
"THE BUSINESS JOURNAL" GUEST COLUMN: PERRICO CONCERT WAS A CELEBRATION OF THE CITY
Friday, February 23, 2024 | Guest Author, George Denney
Originally published in The Business Journal Daily, Youngstown Publishing Co.
Originally published in The Business Journal Daily, Youngstown Publishing Co.
George Denney, Author
My wife, Arlene, and I were at our first concert before we were married, clapping hands and standing on our seats in Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown.
It was 1968, and Smokey Robinson and The Miracles were on stage.
Memories of that night more than 50 years ago filled me with wild emotion as we stood with the crowd at Powers Auditorium on Valentine’s Day to applaud David Perrico for his composition, “Youngstown Steeltown,” performed by Pop Symphonic and the Youngstown Symphony.
Perrico’s trumpet and his tribute to our city sparked a standing ovation by an audience composed of symphony concert regulars, Chaney High School and YSU Dana School of Music alumni and others who came to welcome home one of their own. It was a magical scene in the middle of the city in which I have resided for more than 70 years.
Full disclosure: David Perrico is a close friend; his father is a lifetime friend; and his brother, Brian, is our godson.
I remember the winter weekends years ago when David, Brian and our son, Steve, went sledding in Mill Creek Park, and when David’s father went to Vietnam. A half century has gone by, and here we are.
I am neither a music critic nor have I ever written a review. But I have something to say about good things that happen in my community, and I like to talk about people from our city who do well.
At the Powers Auditorium concert, Perrico and 14 of his musicians and vocalists from Las Vegas, with local guest artist Jackie Popovec of The Vindys, joined with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a joyful blend of classical, opera, pop and rock music – all arranged by Perrico, who served as guest conductor.
Perrico is a native of Youngstown and a graduate of Chaney High School and Dana School of Music. For the popular Las Vegas entertainer, his hometown concert was like a celebration with friends.
Since relocating to Las Vegas 20 years ago, he has become one of the most in-demand musicians for casinos, private parties and concerts. His wife, Lily Arce, is a vocal artist with several groups in Vegas. She also performed at the show in Youngstown.
Perrico has organized several bands in his career. He currently fronts a 19-piece ensemble that is the house band for the Las Vegas Raiders and performs at all home games at Allegiant Stadium.
Perrico had started working to create a pop music and symphony orchestra blend in 2020, when casinos shut down their live shows. Forced to stay home during the pandemic, he wrote compositions and music arrangements for days – pausing for the occasional hike with Lily.
When Covid restrictions were lifted, he gathered 60 top musicians and eight vocalists to create his Pop Symphonic orchestra. The act puts a lively and brassy spin on popular songs.
He performed some of his arrangements in Youngstown, featuring Pop Symphonic members Arce and Fletch Walcott on vocals, Andrew Friedlander on tenor sax and David Siegal on piano.
Perrico features the string section. Pop Symphonic travels with an animated group of violinists and cellists that move and sound as one. This was especially true in Perrico’s arrangement of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band.
I’ve attended Pop Strings concerts in Las Vegas and a game at Allegiant Stadium while the Raiders House Band performed. On each occasion, audiences and crowds connected with Perrico.
It happened again in Youngstown on Valentine’s Day.
In all his work, Perrico strives for a connection with his audience, and when it happens, he says you can feel the love. It was obvious again when many gathered at Penguin City Brewing after the concert. Perrico shook hands and hugged friends and fans for two hours.
Cities like Youngstown need to feel the love, to celebrate themselves, to celebrate the achievements of those among us. That’s why David Perrico’s return was so important.
Let’s hope we see Pop Symphonic again.
Editor’s note: George Denney is happily retired after working three careers over a 50-year span. He was a steelworker in Youngstown, a reporter for the Tribune Chronicle and The Vindicator, and a Youngstown Municipal Court administrator. He and his wife remain city residents.
Copyright 2024 The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
It was 1968, and Smokey Robinson and The Miracles were on stage.
Memories of that night more than 50 years ago filled me with wild emotion as we stood with the crowd at Powers Auditorium on Valentine’s Day to applaud David Perrico for his composition, “Youngstown Steeltown,” performed by Pop Symphonic and the Youngstown Symphony.
Perrico’s trumpet and his tribute to our city sparked a standing ovation by an audience composed of symphony concert regulars, Chaney High School and YSU Dana School of Music alumni and others who came to welcome home one of their own. It was a magical scene in the middle of the city in which I have resided for more than 70 years.
Full disclosure: David Perrico is a close friend; his father is a lifetime friend; and his brother, Brian, is our godson.
I remember the winter weekends years ago when David, Brian and our son, Steve, went sledding in Mill Creek Park, and when David’s father went to Vietnam. A half century has gone by, and here we are.
I am neither a music critic nor have I ever written a review. But I have something to say about good things that happen in my community, and I like to talk about people from our city who do well.
At the Powers Auditorium concert, Perrico and 14 of his musicians and vocalists from Las Vegas, with local guest artist Jackie Popovec of The Vindys, joined with the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra for a joyful blend of classical, opera, pop and rock music – all arranged by Perrico, who served as guest conductor.
Perrico is a native of Youngstown and a graduate of Chaney High School and Dana School of Music. For the popular Las Vegas entertainer, his hometown concert was like a celebration with friends.
Since relocating to Las Vegas 20 years ago, he has become one of the most in-demand musicians for casinos, private parties and concerts. His wife, Lily Arce, is a vocal artist with several groups in Vegas. She also performed at the show in Youngstown.
Perrico has organized several bands in his career. He currently fronts a 19-piece ensemble that is the house band for the Las Vegas Raiders and performs at all home games at Allegiant Stadium.
Perrico had started working to create a pop music and symphony orchestra blend in 2020, when casinos shut down their live shows. Forced to stay home during the pandemic, he wrote compositions and music arrangements for days – pausing for the occasional hike with Lily.
When Covid restrictions were lifted, he gathered 60 top musicians and eight vocalists to create his Pop Symphonic orchestra. The act puts a lively and brassy spin on popular songs.
He performed some of his arrangements in Youngstown, featuring Pop Symphonic members Arce and Fletch Walcott on vocals, Andrew Friedlander on tenor sax and David Siegal on piano.
Perrico features the string section. Pop Symphonic travels with an animated group of violinists and cellists that move and sound as one. This was especially true in Perrico’s arrangement of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by the Charlie Daniels Band.
I’ve attended Pop Strings concerts in Las Vegas and a game at Allegiant Stadium while the Raiders House Band performed. On each occasion, audiences and crowds connected with Perrico.
It happened again in Youngstown on Valentine’s Day.
In all his work, Perrico strives for a connection with his audience, and when it happens, he says you can feel the love. It was obvious again when many gathered at Penguin City Brewing after the concert. Perrico shook hands and hugged friends and fans for two hours.
Cities like Youngstown need to feel the love, to celebrate themselves, to celebrate the achievements of those among us. That’s why David Perrico’s return was so important.
Let’s hope we see Pop Symphonic again.
Editor’s note: George Denney is happily retired after working three careers over a 50-year span. He was a steelworker in Youngstown, a reporter for the Tribune Chronicle and The Vindicator, and a Youngstown Municipal Court administrator. He and his wife remain city residents.
Copyright 2024 The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
"Perrico brings Pop Symphonic to hometown crowd" Article in The Vindicator
Originally published February 1, 2024 - by ANDY GRAY, The Vindicator
David Perrico grew up going on field trips to Powers Auditorium and watching his trumpet teacher, Esotto Pellegrini, play with Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.
Now the Youngstown native will be playing on that stage with his ensemble Pop Symphonic and conducting the YSO for a Valentine’s Day concert.
“It’s gonna be great, something I’ve wanted to do for quite a while,” he said during a telephone interview from his home in Las Vegas.
It won’t be the 1988 Chaney High School graduate’s first appearance there with his trumpet. He played as an auxiliary member of the orchestra a couple of times when he was a Dana School of Music student, and he last performed there 31 years ago when Jazz Studies Director Tony Leonardi brought Chuck Mangione to Youngstown to perform.
“Chuck Mangione gave me his hat at that concert,” Perrico said, and a different-style short-brimmed hat is a part of Perrico’s standard on-stage attire.
The stages Perrico plays only have gotten bigger in recent years. Since 2021 he’s led the Las Vegas Raiders house band, performing for 65,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium for every Raiders’ home football game.
“It’s been an incredible honor performing throughout the games with the Raiders’ house band,” Perrico said. “It’s certainly elevated our cachet. Most of the work we do now is high-end corporate work and all Raiders-affiliated events. People see us at the game and want us to play at their event. After Youngstown we go to San Diego. A guy who saw us at the game said, `I want you to play at my wedding.’ It’s been just a thrill.”
With this year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Perrico and the Raiders band will be the entertainment for an event hosted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for the league’s owners, and the band has five other events booked during Super Bowl week.
For the Youngstown concert, Perrico is bringing 13 members of the Raiders band with him to perform with the orchestra.
“We’re bringing what we do here in Vegas, a lot of aspects of our Caesar’s Palace show. We had a residency there for four years,” Perrico said.
He described it as a high-energy show featuring a mix of classical (Beethoven) and classic rock (Journey, Bon Jovi, AC/DC) as well as disco and R&B.
The concert also will feature “Youngstown Steeltown,” an orchestral piece written by Perrico with lyrics by Rockie Brown.
“It’s paying tribute to where you come from, where I cut my teeth,” he said. “I learned a lot of skills coming from Youngstown, one of which is knowing how to make a buck. I always say I learned how to hustle (there), how to communicate with people. In the winters, I was shoveling driveways for 5 bucks a driveway. In the summer, I’m cutting grass, doing drywall with my cousin or painting with my uncle, doing whatever it takes to move forward. Those skills I learned in Youngstown helped me going forward.”
That Youngstown hustle is evident in his Vegas resume. In addition to his own performances, Perrico produces 12 bands through his company DPG Enterprises and employs more than 100 musicians. He also operates Soul Circle Records.
The creation of “Youngstown Steeltown” also led to this month’s Powers performance. He sent the orchestra the song after he released it on his 2022 album “Pop Symphonic.”
“I just sent it to them – `Hey, I wrote this song about Youngstown. Maybe it would be great to have the symphony play it or something.’ Then I thought, `What if I come in with my band, plug into the Youngstown Symphony and do a concert?’ Those talks started in late 2022, so it took about a year plus to get it to fruition.”
In addition to the local talent of the orchestra, “Youngstown Steeltown” also will feature Jackie Popovec, lead singer of The Vindys. Perrico said he hasn’t met her yet in person, but he’s a fan of the band.
“I thought that would be great to have her join us on `Youngstown Steeltown’ and perhaps maybe another song she can jam with us,” Perrico said. “It’s going to be fun.”
The Youngstown show will be the first time Perrico has taken the Pop Symphonic concept outside of Las Vegas, and he hopes the concert will lead to more orchestral opportunities in the future. He’s also looking forward to introducing his bandmates to Brier Hill pizza and getting to perform for family and friends.
“I think it’s going to be like a Chaney High School reunion, a lot of love and support for what I’ve been doing,” Perrico said. “I’m really taken aback.”
If you go …
David Perrico grew up going on field trips to Powers Auditorium and watching his trumpet teacher, Esotto Pellegrini, play with Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.
Now the Youngstown native will be playing on that stage with his ensemble Pop Symphonic and conducting the YSO for a Valentine’s Day concert.
“It’s gonna be great, something I’ve wanted to do for quite a while,” he said during a telephone interview from his home in Las Vegas.
It won’t be the 1988 Chaney High School graduate’s first appearance there with his trumpet. He played as an auxiliary member of the orchestra a couple of times when he was a Dana School of Music student, and he last performed there 31 years ago when Jazz Studies Director Tony Leonardi brought Chuck Mangione to Youngstown to perform.
“Chuck Mangione gave me his hat at that concert,” Perrico said, and a different-style short-brimmed hat is a part of Perrico’s standard on-stage attire.
The stages Perrico plays only have gotten bigger in recent years. Since 2021 he’s led the Las Vegas Raiders house band, performing for 65,000 fans at Allegiant Stadium for every Raiders’ home football game.
“It’s been an incredible honor performing throughout the games with the Raiders’ house band,” Perrico said. “It’s certainly elevated our cachet. Most of the work we do now is high-end corporate work and all Raiders-affiliated events. People see us at the game and want us to play at their event. After Youngstown we go to San Diego. A guy who saw us at the game said, `I want you to play at my wedding.’ It’s been just a thrill.”
With this year’s Super Bowl in Las Vegas, Perrico and the Raiders band will be the entertainment for an event hosted by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for the league’s owners, and the band has five other events booked during Super Bowl week.
For the Youngstown concert, Perrico is bringing 13 members of the Raiders band with him to perform with the orchestra.
“We’re bringing what we do here in Vegas, a lot of aspects of our Caesar’s Palace show. We had a residency there for four years,” Perrico said.
He described it as a high-energy show featuring a mix of classical (Beethoven) and classic rock (Journey, Bon Jovi, AC/DC) as well as disco and R&B.
The concert also will feature “Youngstown Steeltown,” an orchestral piece written by Perrico with lyrics by Rockie Brown.
“It’s paying tribute to where you come from, where I cut my teeth,” he said. “I learned a lot of skills coming from Youngstown, one of which is knowing how to make a buck. I always say I learned how to hustle (there), how to communicate with people. In the winters, I was shoveling driveways for 5 bucks a driveway. In the summer, I’m cutting grass, doing drywall with my cousin or painting with my uncle, doing whatever it takes to move forward. Those skills I learned in Youngstown helped me going forward.”
That Youngstown hustle is evident in his Vegas resume. In addition to his own performances, Perrico produces 12 bands through his company DPG Enterprises and employs more than 100 musicians. He also operates Soul Circle Records.
The creation of “Youngstown Steeltown” also led to this month’s Powers performance. He sent the orchestra the song after he released it on his 2022 album “Pop Symphonic.”
“I just sent it to them – `Hey, I wrote this song about Youngstown. Maybe it would be great to have the symphony play it or something.’ Then I thought, `What if I come in with my band, plug into the Youngstown Symphony and do a concert?’ Those talks started in late 2022, so it took about a year plus to get it to fruition.”
In addition to the local talent of the orchestra, “Youngstown Steeltown” also will feature Jackie Popovec, lead singer of The Vindys. Perrico said he hasn’t met her yet in person, but he’s a fan of the band.
“I thought that would be great to have her join us on `Youngstown Steeltown’ and perhaps maybe another song she can jam with us,” Perrico said. “It’s going to be fun.”
The Youngstown show will be the first time Perrico has taken the Pop Symphonic concept outside of Las Vegas, and he hopes the concert will lead to more orchestral opportunities in the future. He’s also looking forward to introducing his bandmates to Brier Hill pizza and getting to perform for family and friends.
“I think it’s going to be like a Chaney High School reunion, a lot of love and support for what I’ve been doing,” Perrico said. “I’m really taken aback.”
If you go …
WHAT: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra with David Perrico, guest conductor and trumpet, and Pop Symphonic
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14
WHERE: Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown
HOW MUCH: Tickets range from $35 to $75 and are available at the DeYor Performing Arts Center box office, online at experienceyour arts.org and by calling 330-259-9651.
DAVID PERRICO FEATURED ON WKBN CH 27, YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO
January 27, 2024 - WKBN Channel 27
Watch David Perrico (Trumpet/Conductor of Pop Symphonic) as he's interviewed on WKBN Channel 27, Youngstown Ohio, discussing their upcoming concert featuring POP SYMPHONIC in collaboration with The Youngstown Symphony on Feb 14, 2024, 7:30pm @ Powers Auditorium, DeYor Performing Arts Center. In this interview, you'll hear Perrico talk about growing up in Youngstown, and what it's like to go home again!
Tickets to the concert are available NOW on the DeYor Performing Arts Center website:
Watch David Perrico (Trumpet/Conductor of Pop Symphonic) as he's interviewed on WKBN Channel 27, Youngstown Ohio, discussing their upcoming concert featuring POP SYMPHONIC in collaboration with The Youngstown Symphony on Feb 14, 2024, 7:30pm @ Powers Auditorium, DeYor Performing Arts Center. In this interview, you'll hear Perrico talk about growing up in Youngstown, and what it's like to go home again!
Tickets to the concert are available NOW on the DeYor Performing Arts Center website:
Watch FINAL NUMBER & STANDING OVATION FOR POP SYMPHONIC AT THE SMITH CENTER, FEATuring The Las Vegas Raiderettes!
David Perrico Pop Symphonic 70-piece rock symphony performing "Don't Stop Believin" featuring the Raiderettes! 7-14-23 The Smith Center Reynolds Hall Las Vegas.
RAIDERS.COM ARTICLE: "THE SILVER AND BLACK ROCK OUT WITH THE DAVID PERRICO POP SYMPHONIC AT THE SMITH CENTER"
Originally posted Jul 18, 2023 at 11:50 AM on RAIDERS.COM
by Levi Edwards (Digital Team Reporter)
by Levi Edwards (Digital Team Reporter)
The David Perrico Pop Symphonic rocked out The Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas last Friday night, with some assistance from the Silver and Black.
Perrico, composer and showman for the 70 member group, serves as the leader of the Raiders House Band on gamedays – renewing the tradition of live musical stylings at Raiders games that dates back to the 1960s when Del Courtney formed the first Raiders band.
He has now branched out to create a rock-orchestra, The Pop Symphonic, which debuted in Reynolds Hall at Smith Center to a full crowd. During the performance, 34 Raiderettes made an appearance on stage for an Beethoven-esque rendition of "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC.
The orchestra was also fueled by a performance from three-time Super Bowl champion... <read more>
Perrico, composer and showman for the 70 member group, serves as the leader of the Raiders House Band on gamedays – renewing the tradition of live musical stylings at Raiders games that dates back to the 1960s when Del Courtney formed the first Raiders band.
He has now branched out to create a rock-orchestra, The Pop Symphonic, which debuted in Reynolds Hall at Smith Center to a full crowd. During the performance, 34 Raiderettes made an appearance on stage for an Beethoven-esque rendition of "You Shook Me All Night Long" by AC/DC.
The orchestra was also fueled by a performance from three-time Super Bowl champion... <read more>
"Raiderettes dance in rock-orchestra concert in downtown Las Vegas"
ORIGINAL ARTICLE by John Katsilometes Las Vegas Review-Journal
July 16, 2023 - 6:04 pm
July 16, 2023 - 6:04 pm
Click on preview image above to view photos on Las Vegas Review-Journal website...
The David Perrico Pop Symphonic Orchestra dominated Reynolds Hall on Friday night.
What’s next? A road victory, maybe?
“I’d really like to plug into symphonies around the world, nationally and internationally, where I’m guest soloist, arranger and composer,” the acclaimed Las Vegas musician, composer and showman said Saturday. “Or, I take the Raiders House Band and play with any symphony. I’m just thinking of taking the next step.”
Pop Symphonic, 70 members strong, was in stride in its debut at The Smith Center. Perrico has grown out his Raiders House Band concept (among many other concepts in his multiband fiefdom) and created a rock-orchestra experience with a Vegas flourish.
“We can do the Beethoven, the Brahms, the Mozart, but we will do it in a different way,” Perrico said. “We will do Pitbull, AC/DC, Earth Wind & Fire. I just want to make it accessible for everybody … And, we have the Raiderettes.”
The Raiders’ popular cheerleaders turned up in force, arriving as ... <read more in original article>
What’s next? A road victory, maybe?
“I’d really like to plug into symphonies around the world, nationally and internationally, where I’m guest soloist, arranger and composer,” the acclaimed Las Vegas musician, composer and showman said Saturday. “Or, I take the Raiders House Band and play with any symphony. I’m just thinking of taking the next step.”
Pop Symphonic, 70 members strong, was in stride in its debut at The Smith Center. Perrico has grown out his Raiders House Band concept (among many other concepts in his multiband fiefdom) and created a rock-orchestra experience with a Vegas flourish.
“We can do the Beethoven, the Brahms, the Mozart, but we will do it in a different way,” Perrico said. “We will do Pitbull, AC/DC, Earth Wind & Fire. I just want to make it accessible for everybody … And, we have the Raiderettes.”
The Raiders’ popular cheerleaders turned up in force, arriving as ... <read more in original article>
POP SYMPHONIC CONCERT FEATURED ON THE MORE SHOW LAS VEGAS
Posted in LATEST NEWS 6/3/21
DAVID PERRICO DELIVERS ELECTRIFYING NEW POP SYMPHONIC WITH THE RAIDERETTES
Original posted 4/21/23
The Smith Center NEWS
The Smith Center NEWS
After 10 years of selling out Myron’s concerts with his Pop Strings Orchestra and its rollicking pop covers, “I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t work,” says acclaimed trumpeter-composer David Perrico.
For instance, Perrico — known nationally as music director for the Las Vegas Raiders — saw how audiences at his holiday show lit up at a surprise visit from the Raiders’ cheerleaders, the Raiderettes.
And when Perrico filmed a music video at The Smith Center’s spacious Reynolds Hall, he saw how glorious the stage looked when filled with a full symphony.
“Everyone was so jazzed about it,” he recalls. “I thought, ‘maybe we could do a show in here.’”
Building on this vision, Perrico will deliver an epic performance as he’s never done before on July 14 in Reynolds Hall.
Transforming his traditional ensemble into the Pop Symphonic, Perrico’s large-scale show will feature a tremendous, 68-piece orchestra of top Las Vegas musicians – as well as eight powerhouse vocalists.
To thrill audiences of all musical tastes, the set list will span classical, pop, Latin, ‘70s and ‘80s rock and more, including hits by Foreigner, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé.
The show will also feature celebrity guests… Plus performances by all 32 of the Raiderettes led by Tiphanie McNiff.
“I want to keep this pure Vegas, and I want to give the audience something they can’t see at home,” Perrico says. “It’s a party. I want it to be fun.”
VIRTUOSOS, CELEBRITIES AND RAIDERETTES – OH MY
Perrico vows this show will feature Las Vegas’ most glittering talent.
His Pop Symphonic will showcase musicians who perform with headliners such as Rod Stewart, Shania Twain, Aerosmith and Andrea Bocelli.
“These are all virtuoso musicians,” Perrico assures.
Audiences will also enjoy surprise, big-name artists who have performed at Raiders games, he adds.
Bringing in the Raiderettes proved an easy decision, he notes, as he already customizes music for their dances at Allegiant Stadium.
“They like working with a live band — any dancer will say that,” Perrico says. “I also think the Raiderettes strengthens our presence of the Raiders in the community.”
MAKING CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR THE MASSES
Perrico keeps one goal in mind with his symphonic versions of rock and pop anthems.
He wants to make orchestral music accessible for the general public.
“When you start getting into heavier stuff like Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, people appreciate it, but might not connect with it,” he explains.
So, he plans to pack his upcoming show with “songs that people can sing,” he says, including symphonic adaptations of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
“My goal is to always connect with the audience,” he says. “This will be very high energy.”
Perrico hopes this will lead to an ongoing series of Pop Symphonic concerts, with themes spanning Disney, The Godfather and James Bond.
“I’m excited, the musicians are excited and the Raiderettes are excited to come together and have this really fun night of music,” he says.
David Perrico Pop Symphonic – Featuring the Raiderettes runs at 7:30 p.m. on July 14. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
For instance, Perrico — known nationally as music director for the Las Vegas Raiders — saw how audiences at his holiday show lit up at a surprise visit from the Raiders’ cheerleaders, the Raiderettes.
And when Perrico filmed a music video at The Smith Center’s spacious Reynolds Hall, he saw how glorious the stage looked when filled with a full symphony.
“Everyone was so jazzed about it,” he recalls. “I thought, ‘maybe we could do a show in here.’”
Building on this vision, Perrico will deliver an epic performance as he’s never done before on July 14 in Reynolds Hall.
Transforming his traditional ensemble into the Pop Symphonic, Perrico’s large-scale show will feature a tremendous, 68-piece orchestra of top Las Vegas musicians – as well as eight powerhouse vocalists.
To thrill audiences of all musical tastes, the set list will span classical, pop, Latin, ‘70s and ‘80s rock and more, including hits by Foreigner, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé.
The show will also feature celebrity guests… Plus performances by all 32 of the Raiderettes led by Tiphanie McNiff.
“I want to keep this pure Vegas, and I want to give the audience something they can’t see at home,” Perrico says. “It’s a party. I want it to be fun.”
VIRTUOSOS, CELEBRITIES AND RAIDERETTES – OH MY
Perrico vows this show will feature Las Vegas’ most glittering talent.
His Pop Symphonic will showcase musicians who perform with headliners such as Rod Stewart, Shania Twain, Aerosmith and Andrea Bocelli.
“These are all virtuoso musicians,” Perrico assures.
Audiences will also enjoy surprise, big-name artists who have performed at Raiders games, he adds.
Bringing in the Raiderettes proved an easy decision, he notes, as he already customizes music for their dances at Allegiant Stadium.
“They like working with a live band — any dancer will say that,” Perrico says. “I also think the Raiderettes strengthens our presence of the Raiders in the community.”
MAKING CLASSICAL MUSIC FOR THE MASSES
Perrico keeps one goal in mind with his symphonic versions of rock and pop anthems.
He wants to make orchestral music accessible for the general public.
“When you start getting into heavier stuff like Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, people appreciate it, but might not connect with it,” he explains.
So, he plans to pack his upcoming show with “songs that people can sing,” he says, including symphonic adaptations of Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” and Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
“My goal is to always connect with the audience,” he says. “This will be very high energy.”
Perrico hopes this will lead to an ongoing series of Pop Symphonic concerts, with themes spanning Disney, The Godfather and James Bond.
“I’m excited, the musicians are excited and the Raiderettes are excited to come together and have this really fun night of music,” he says.
David Perrico Pop Symphonic – Featuring the Raiderettes runs at 7:30 p.m. on July 14. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
POP SYMPHONIC FEAT. IN LATEST ISSUE OF JAZZIZ MAGAZINE
Pop Symphonic in JAZZIZ Spring 2023 Issue. Click on the image above to view full-size!
JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice: Peggy Lee, David Perrico, The Royal Bopsters & More
Original posted Thursday, Jan 5
by MATT MICUCCI
by MATT MICUCCI
The editors of JAZZIZ have the good fortune of being able to listen to new music before it’s officially released in stores and streaming platforms. And because we’re always listening to new tunes, we always know just what to recommend. That’s why we’ll bring you a roundup of ten songs each Monday, featuring music from our favorite new albums, singles and other tunes that may have flown under your radar. And, for good measure, we’ll be throwing in some “golden oldies” as well…
We kick off the playlist with “Love Song,” the opening track from Peggy Lee’s Norma Deloris Egstrom from Jamestown, North Dakota, the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of which was released recently on Capitol/UMe. Following is “Urbanessence,” the title track from the second solo album by trumpeter/composer Tito Carrillo, and “An Upturned Crab,” a new single from James Yorkston, Nina Persson and The Second Hand Orchestra that also features the talents of Radiohead’s Philip Selway and is included on The Great White Sea Eagle.
Trupeter/arranger Phil Lassiter leads a vivacious 24-piece ensemble on “Simmer Down.” Fred Hersch and esperanza spalding take on “But Not For Me” in the opener to their duo album, Alive at the Village Vanguard, released today. “One G and Two J’s” is a Bo Diddley-inspired jazz-rock jam from guitarist/composer Grant Geissman, featuring a three-guitar lineup with Josh Smith and Joe Bonamassa, from the GRAMMY-nominated BLOOZ.
David Perrico introduced his latest creation, his 68-piece orchestra Pop Symphonic, on his latest album, Sidewalk, featuring “La Promessa.” You can find out more about the project in our recent JAZZIZ Podcast conversation with the trumpeter/composer. “Refuge” is the opening track from pianist/composer Geoffrey Keezer’s latest and independently-released album, Playdate. The track recently received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Instrumental Composition.
The Royal Bopsters’ recently released the 10th-anniversary edition of their self-titled landmark 2015 album, including the bonus track “Jazz Jump,” which you can hear on this playlist. And our conclusive track is “Catamaran,” the opener from pianist/accordionist/composer Ben Rosenblum’s fourth album, A Thousand Pebbles, released today and featuring his extraordinary seven-piece group, Nebula Project.
Listen to this weekend’s JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice Playlist via the player below.
We kick off the playlist with “Love Song,” the opening track from Peggy Lee’s Norma Deloris Egstrom from Jamestown, North Dakota, the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of which was released recently on Capitol/UMe. Following is “Urbanessence,” the title track from the second solo album by trumpeter/composer Tito Carrillo, and “An Upturned Crab,” a new single from James Yorkston, Nina Persson and The Second Hand Orchestra that also features the talents of Radiohead’s Philip Selway and is included on The Great White Sea Eagle.
Trupeter/arranger Phil Lassiter leads a vivacious 24-piece ensemble on “Simmer Down.” Fred Hersch and esperanza spalding take on “But Not For Me” in the opener to their duo album, Alive at the Village Vanguard, released today. “One G and Two J’s” is a Bo Diddley-inspired jazz-rock jam from guitarist/composer Grant Geissman, featuring a three-guitar lineup with Josh Smith and Joe Bonamassa, from the GRAMMY-nominated BLOOZ.
David Perrico introduced his latest creation, his 68-piece orchestra Pop Symphonic, on his latest album, Sidewalk, featuring “La Promessa.” You can find out more about the project in our recent JAZZIZ Podcast conversation with the trumpeter/composer. “Refuge” is the opening track from pianist/composer Geoffrey Keezer’s latest and independently-released album, Playdate. The track recently received a GRAMMY nomination for Best Instrumental Composition.
The Royal Bopsters’ recently released the 10th-anniversary edition of their self-titled landmark 2015 album, including the bonus track “Jazz Jump,” which you can hear on this playlist. And our conclusive track is “Catamaran,” the opener from pianist/accordionist/composer Ben Rosenblum’s fourth album, A Thousand Pebbles, released today and featuring his extraordinary seven-piece group, Nebula Project.
Listen to this weekend’s JAZZIZ Editors’ Choice Playlist via the player below.
David Perrico | The JAZZIZ Podcast #11
Original posted Thursday, Dec 22
by MATT MICUCCI
by MATT MICUCCI
Welcome to the JAZZIZ Podcast. This is our new series of podcast conversations, hosted by JAZZIZ Online Editor Matt Micucci and featuring some of the best artists of today’s jazz and creative music scene. Many of these artists are part of JAZZIZ Vinyl Club, our series of limited-edition color vinyl albums curated by the JAZZIZ Editors, featuring some of the most exciting jazz artists from yesterday and today that we cover in the print version of JAZZIZ, our website and these podcasts.
David Perrico is a classically-trained trumpeter, an award-winning conductor/composer/arranger, and one of the most in-demand musicians in Las Vegas. Regularly wowing audiences with his bands, including the acclaimed Pop Strings Orchestra, and having toured internationally with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and other great ensembles, Perrico recently unleashed his new creation: the 68-piece band Pop Symphonic. The orchestra is showcased on his latest release, Sidewalk, on a program of ten original compositions and orchestrations by Perrico himself. We talk about this album and more in our latest episode of The JAZZIZ Podcast.
Listen to our JAZZIZ Podcast conversation with David Perrico via the player below. Sidewalk is available now. Order it here. And if you love jazz and vinyl, be sure to check out our carefully-curated series of vinyl compilations, JAZZIZ Vinyl Club!
POP SYMPHONIC featured in Youngstown's Business Journal Daily: "Vegas Bandleader Salutes Youngstown in New Song"
Published Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | Guy D'Astolfo | Business Journal Daily, Youngstown, OH
LAS VEGAS – While on a songwriting spree during the pandemic, David Perrico got to thinking about his hometown.
The Las Vegas-based music producer, composer, band leader and trumpet player fondly recalled growing up on Youngstown’s west side. He wanted to salute the city, whose character and traditions remain at his core.
The result is “Youngstown, Steeltown,” a seven-minute opus recorded in May by Perrico and his 68-piece Pop Symphonic orchestra, plus a group of eight singers. Perrico arranged all parts for the orchestra and also plays trumpet on the song. Rocky Brown co-wrote the lyrics with Perrico and also arranged the vocal parts.
WATCH VIDEO HERE
“Youngstown, Steeltown” will appear on Pop Symphonic’s upcoming album, “Sidewalks,” which will be released July 1. The song and video were recorded at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
Perrico’s DPG Enterprises employs 100 musicians and manages 12 bands in the casino city, where he has lived for the last two decades.
But the Chaney High School and Dana School of Music graduate simply cannot forget the city that shaped him.
“It’s important for people to remember where they cut their teeth,” he said in a phone interview. He credits Youngstown for his work ethic and never-quit approach during hard times.
“People there learn to adapt,” he said. “They are quick to think on their feet and hustle, to make a buck. That work ethic gave me the drive I needed out here.”
Perrico also credits the musical mentorship he got in the city, citing some of his instructors: Tony Leonardi and Esotto Pellegrini at YSU, and Bill Gonda and Joe Danko when he was still in middle school and high school. Perrico actually began taking trumpet lessons from Pellegrini when he was 12.
In “Youngstown, Steeltown,” Perrico layers a confident and clear trumpet melody over the lush orchestra. At intervals, the vocalists take turns singing lines about the city and its enduring pull.
“Something keeps on calling me back there, and I know it will always be home.
“It’s the people who give this city it’s heart and soul.
“All the ones who lived here before us, all the ones who raised and adored us.
“The memories and lessons they taught that made us who we are.”
Brier Hill, “Sunday sauce” and the city’s long list of sports greats also get mentions.
The upcoming album will include “Youngstown, Steeltown,” and nine other new songs written and arranged by Perrico and performed with Pop Symphonic.
While Perrico’s orchestra “can play everything from Beyonce to Beethoven,” it specializes in reworking pop songs with a full-bodied Vegas flair. He’s already thinking of a follow-up album that will focus on covers of songs by the likes of Earth Wind and Fire and Bruno Mars.
Perrico is also the leader of the Raiders House Band, which performs at all Las Vegas Raiders home football games. His next visit to Ohio will be as an ambassador for the NFL team.
On Aug. 6, former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, and Perrico and the Raiders House Band will perform at the event.
“[Raiders owner] Mark Davis wanted his Raiders band to be there,” Perrico said.
LAS VEGAS – While on a songwriting spree during the pandemic, David Perrico got to thinking about his hometown.
The Las Vegas-based music producer, composer, band leader and trumpet player fondly recalled growing up on Youngstown’s west side. He wanted to salute the city, whose character and traditions remain at his core.
The result is “Youngstown, Steeltown,” a seven-minute opus recorded in May by Perrico and his 68-piece Pop Symphonic orchestra, plus a group of eight singers. Perrico arranged all parts for the orchestra and also plays trumpet on the song. Rocky Brown co-wrote the lyrics with Perrico and also arranged the vocal parts.
WATCH VIDEO HERE
“Youngstown, Steeltown” will appear on Pop Symphonic’s upcoming album, “Sidewalks,” which will be released July 1. The song and video were recorded at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
Perrico’s DPG Enterprises employs 100 musicians and manages 12 bands in the casino city, where he has lived for the last two decades.
But the Chaney High School and Dana School of Music graduate simply cannot forget the city that shaped him.
“It’s important for people to remember where they cut their teeth,” he said in a phone interview. He credits Youngstown for his work ethic and never-quit approach during hard times.
“People there learn to adapt,” he said. “They are quick to think on their feet and hustle, to make a buck. That work ethic gave me the drive I needed out here.”
Perrico also credits the musical mentorship he got in the city, citing some of his instructors: Tony Leonardi and Esotto Pellegrini at YSU, and Bill Gonda and Joe Danko when he was still in middle school and high school. Perrico actually began taking trumpet lessons from Pellegrini when he was 12.
In “Youngstown, Steeltown,” Perrico layers a confident and clear trumpet melody over the lush orchestra. At intervals, the vocalists take turns singing lines about the city and its enduring pull.
“Something keeps on calling me back there, and I know it will always be home.
“It’s the people who give this city it’s heart and soul.
“All the ones who lived here before us, all the ones who raised and adored us.
“The memories and lessons they taught that made us who we are.”
Brier Hill, “Sunday sauce” and the city’s long list of sports greats also get mentions.
The upcoming album will include “Youngstown, Steeltown,” and nine other new songs written and arranged by Perrico and performed with Pop Symphonic.
While Perrico’s orchestra “can play everything from Beyonce to Beethoven,” it specializes in reworking pop songs with a full-bodied Vegas flair. He’s already thinking of a follow-up album that will focus on covers of songs by the likes of Earth Wind and Fire and Bruno Mars.
Perrico is also the leader of the Raiders House Band, which performs at all Las Vegas Raiders home football games. His next visit to Ohio will be as an ambassador for the NFL team.
On Aug. 6, former Oakland Raiders wide receiver Cliff Branch will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, and Perrico and the Raiders House Band will perform at the event.
“[Raiders owner] Mark Davis wanted his Raiders band to be there,” Perrico said.