Lansing Theatre Organ

10/04/2018

SILENT MOVIE: "THE LODGER: A Story of the London Fog" (1927)
Andrew Rogers, Organist
Sunday, October 7, 2018 - 3:00 p.m.

The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog is a 1927 British silent film directed by famed director Alfred Hitchcock, in which he makes his first cameo appearance. When a landlady (Marie Ault) and her husband (Arthur Chesney) take in a new lodger (Ivor Novello), they're overjoyed: He's quiet, humble and pays a month's rent in advance. But his mysterious and suspicious behavior soon has them wondering if he's the killer terrorizing local blond girls. Their daughter, Daisy (June), a cocky model, is far less concerned, her attraction obvious. Her police-detective boyfriend (Malcolm Keen), in a pique of jealousy, seeks to uncover the lodger's true identity. Based on a book of the same name, the film is loosely based on the story of Jack The Ripper. Andrew Rogers is a resident of Fenton. He began musical studies on the accordion at age seven, winning local and national competitions, and later appeared in the orchestra of Broadway productions while attending Michigan State University. After making the switch to the organ, he concurrently studied theatre organ stylings with the late Fr. Jim Miller and classical organ with Dr. Marilyn Mason at the University of Michigan. Currently, he is on the organ playing staff of the Michigan Theatre, Ann Arbor. His worldwide performances have brought rave reviews, and we welcome Andrew for his fourth performance for Riverside Pops!

04/09/2018

AT THE MOVIES
Tony O'Brien, Organist
Sunday, April 29, 2018 - 3:00 p.m.

Detroit area organist Tony O'Brien is one of those rarest of breeds. In addition to his theatre organ training, Tony possesses a degree in classical organ, and performs equally well in both fields. This combination of talents enable Tony to exact a unique perspective in his musical performances. His versatility shows in all aspects, from accompanying silent films to concertizing. Having circled the globe in his musical pursuits, his name and reputation are literally known internationally. In this concert, Tony will feature mini-scores such as "Casablanca" and "Gone With The Wind" to individual tunes featured in various films. During the years when LTO sponsored an annual event for all of the organ clubs called "Meet In The Middle," Tony was a featured performer, but this is his first time as a featured performer on the Riverside Pops concert series. He's a man in constant demand, and it has taken us many years to find a mutually workable date, so don't miss it!

03/18/2017

Here's your ONE-DAY heads up for our next Riverside Pops event! Be SURE to read further down for some last minute news...

A YOUNG MAN'S FANCY
Justin Lavoie, Organist
Sunday, March 19, 2017 - 3:00 p.m.

Grand Ledge Opera House
121 S. Bridge St. @ River St.
Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Twenty-year old Justin LaVoie possesses a steadfast dedication to the theatre organ art form. After hearing a theatre organ recording at the age of six, this Detroit-area native was instantly captivated by the instrument’s distinctive sound. Beginning in 2008, Justin attended several Summer Youth Adventures, conducted by the American Theatre Organ Society, deepening his knowledge of both the musical and mechanical aspects of the pipe organ. In recognition of his diligence as an organ student, he was named ATOS Student of the Year in 2010, after which he began a period of study with acclaimed theatre organist Jelani Eddington. At the 2013 ATOS National Convention in Atlanta, Justin won the ATOS Young Theatre Organist Competition, achieving the prestigious title of Overall Winner. He currently studies at the University of Oklahoma, pursuing a Bachelor of Music Arts Degree. Away from the console, he enjoys cooking, poetry, spending time outdoors, listening to a wide variety of music, maintaining his extensive collection of early 20th century box cameras, and restoring his personal Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ, which was originally installed in the Punch & Judy Theatre in Grosse Pointe. Welcome, Justin, for the very first time!

Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door day of performance.
Tickets available in the office of the Grand Ledge Opera House during normal business hours. VISA/Mastercard accepted. No credit cards accepted on concert days.

Doors open one hour prior to performance (2:00 p.m.)

517-627-1443 Grand Ledge Opera House

517-882-5115 LTO Office

www.lto-pops.org


IN OTHER NEWS...

Those attending the performance tomorrow will want to take advantage of a special CD sale at our record counter. While our performer will not have any recordings of his own to sell, LTO is offering this special sale of mostly-new group of compact disc recordings. Most are theatre organ related, and the majority of those are new and still sealed.

Included are several copies of a compilation disc of the best of performances offered at the 2014 annual convention of the American Theatre Organ Society in Indianapolis. It's a mix of several different organs and organists. You won't find these recordings just anywhere, and they're available for a special price of just $10 each.

You'll also find a few copies of another compilation recording, this time all made at the suburban Cleveland residence of Vincent Aveni. These will also be available for the low-low price of $10 each.

Several other recordings, both organ and other music will also be available for the same price. Come in and take advantage of this special offer! All proceeds benefit LTO and the Riverside Pops concert series.

04/01/2016

This Sunday, April 3 at 3:00pm at the Grand Ledge Opera House. Theatre organ concert by Scott Smith. Mention our page and get in for $10 (normally $15).

03/13/2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PboRVTTO3bc

Clark Wilson playing the beautiful 3/20 Barton at Grand Ledge, MI. This 8 minute clip features show music from composer Burton Lane. Clark is one of the most...

03/13/2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrHCBpbmw3g

Scott Smith on the Barton organ and Cletus playing piano at the Grand Ledge Opera House, Grand Ledge, Michigan.