Celebrate Spring in the beautiful Allegheny-Clarion River valley on Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 PM in Foxburg’s Lincoln Hall with AN EVENING OF R&B / SOUL artistry with CHANTAL JOSEPH – who has been described as a feast for the eyes, ‘electric’ and ‘a force of nature’ and was voted ‘Best R&B Performer of 2021’ (Pittsburgh City Paper) .
Back by popular demand’, Chantal is joined by nationally known musicians, Daniel May (composer/keyboard), Benjamin May (bass) and George Heid III (composer, drums and percussion) – each a master in their own right.
Originally from Cape Cod, Chantal has performed at the Newport Jazz Festival, Indiana Jazz Festival, with the Boston Pops and Cape Symphony, and has toured with the Perry Rossi Orchestra, with whom she will be appearing on the east coast in the summer of 2024. Since moving to Pittsburgh, she is a favorite at The Fairmont Hotel, Eddie V’s, The Brick Shop and Con Alma.
In 2021, Chantal sold out Lincoln Hall and electrified and enchanted the audience with people dancing at the back of the hall and grooving in their seats to her consummate vocalism and superb musicians – which received a standing ovation for a glorious night of music.
ARCA is grateful for the very generous donation of Linda and Michael Bradley sponsoring the return of Chantal Joseph and her band to Lincoln Hall.
Bring a group of friends and celebrate Spring – and have an unforgettable night entertained at your seats or dancing at the back of the hall to the artistry of Chantal and her band.
Wine and Beer for Sale.
Tickets are Adults $25, Students $5 – and may be purchased online here.
To pay by cash or check at the door, CALL TO RESERVE at 724-659-3153
Chantal’s fabulous band brings together nationally acclaimed musicians including DANIEL MAY on keyboard, a composer of feature films, television and, most notably, IMAX films who has recorded more than 50 CD projects and extensively with some of the world’s foremost jazz artists.
Bassist Benjamin May has recently moved to Pittsburgh after 30 years as a freelance jazz musician in Los Angeles working with notables like Ben Vereen, Joe Pass, Rosemary Clooney, and Anita O’Day; appearing with big bands, symphony orchestra and small combos; opening for Tony Bennett; and recording with various artists on over 40 CDs.
George Heid III, a drummer, percussionist, and composer whose diverse musical passions range from jazz, funk and classical to world and electronic genres, has recorded with acclaimed artists and played in venues across the US and in China including the Monterey and Washington Jazz Festivals, among others.
Enjoy Chantal’s artistry in this Zoom livestream performance coming out of COVID for a charity event of “Free” by Denise Williams accompanied here by pianist and composer Daniel May, who appeared with her frequently at The Fairmont Hotel and joins her at the keyboard in her April 20 Lincoln Hall performance.
Chantal is an entertainer! You’ll be dazzled by Chantal’s gorgeous voice, musical passion and inner-and-outer beauty, as she performs musical favorites from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and songs from artists Anita Baker, Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin and Nora Jones – plus jazz standards.
Here’s Chantal in R&B singer/songwriter Anita Baker’s “Sweet Love”.
Here she is in Steve Wonder’s “I Wish” at Pops By The Sea in Hyannis, MA, where she has appeared frequently in past seasons.
CHANTAL has been described in performance as a force of nature. Anyone who has seen her perform will agree.
They might also use adjectives like ‘high-energy’, ‘electric’ or offer comparisons to Tina Turner and Stephanie Mills.
But now more than ever, CHANTAL is determined to leave her own mark on the music industry.
Where others would give in to auto-tuned tracks and fashion trends, CHANTAL’S raw energy and fearless execution cut through the noise with the expressiveness and sensuality of yester year’s greats, but with a 21st Century twist that is necessary to drive the dialogue of today’s society.
But to really understand CHANTAL, you’ll have to come see for yourself in Foxburg’s Lincoln Hall.
For Chantal, music is a life-long journey in an adventure that has already had her share the studio and stage with the likes of Kenny Loggins, Dwayne Dolphin, Roger Humphries and Grace Kelly.
Chantal is more than just a feast for your eyes and music to your ears: CHANTAL is an experience, and you’re invited to be entertained by her magic, backed up by acclaimed musicians and composers in her band – Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 PM in Lincoln Hall.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
CHANTAL JOSEPH
You will often find Chantal performing professionally all across the U.S. with her own band as well as many acclaimed local and national artists.
While versatile in her craft as a performer, studio recording artist, and songwriter, she also is passionate about community outreach and giving back. Chantal’s motivation lies in spreading positivity, inspiration, and empowerment to young and old alike.
Chantal Joseph is a dynamic musician, educator, and business entrepreneur residing in Pittsburgh, PA. She studied Music Business at Boston’s Northeastern University.
Chantal has performed at the Newport Jazz Festival, Indiana Jazz Festival, the Boston Pops, and the Cape Symphony, touring with the Perry Rossi Orchestra. Since moving to Pittsburgh, she is a favorite at The Fairmont Hotel, Eddie V’s, The Brick Shop and Con Alma. She was voted 2021 Best R&B performer by Pittsburgh City Paper.
Here with pianist Daniel May who will be backing Chantal in Lincoln Hall.
Chantal brings her professional experience ranging from musical theatre, studio recordings, songwriting/production and performer to her work as a vocal coach and educator.
Chantal is a voice and piano instructor at the Afro-American Music Institute in Pittsburgh and is the head of the music department at the Sister Thea Bowman private academy. Chantal also serves as a Teaching Artist with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
In the midst of the 2020 COVID crisis, Chantal founded a non-profit organization called the Giving Grace Foundation! Its mission is to empower the youth from underserved and at-risk backgrounds through arts and education workshops and scholarship opportunities.
An advocate for arts education, she and The Giving Grace Foundation began working within the Pittsburgh public school system beginning in the Spring of 2021.
Enjoy this link to the benefit that Chantal’s Giving Grace Foundation gave to benefit Independence House.
In April of 2020, Chantal was featured in a story in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette “In Focus: Pittsburgh Jazz in the age of Covid 19”. She was interviewed along with several Pittsburgh musicians as they discussed their experiences and thoughts regarding the challenges of this time as well as its effects on the music community.
Join us for a phenomenal night of R&B/SOUL with consummate artists in Foxburg’s Lincoln Hall on Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 PM. Beer and Wine for Sale. Dancing at the Back of the Hall.
Tickets are Adults $25 and Students $5. Buy online here – or Call to Reserve at 724-659-3153. Pay by cash or check at the door.
Daniel May – Keyboard
Composer and pianist Daniel May had a very musical upbringing – both of his parents were his music teachers in Sioux Falls. May studied music composition at the University of Connecticut, where he received a Master’s degree in music composition and music theory.
He then went to Ithaca, New York, to study music composition at Cornell University. After earning a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, Daniel has had a career as composer for feature films, television and, most notably, IMAX films.
Career highlights include his score to the award-winning IMAX film Everest. In his film scores, Daniel has collaborated with George Harrison (Everest), Sting (The Living Seas and Dolphins), Lindsay Buckingham (Adventures in Wild California), and The Moody Blues (Journey into Amazing Caves).
Additionally, May is a jazz pianist and has recorded extensively with some of the world’s foremost jazz artists.
During his career, May has produced and recorded more than 50 CD projects.
Benjamin May, Bass
After many years of classical training, Benjamin May moved to the Los Angeles area to pursue performing full time. After 30 years and 14,000+ performances, Benjamin has amassed a great deal of real-life on-stage experience that he uses to add richness and depth to his performances. In addition, he has worked as an instrumental aid, full time, for over twenty years in Long Beach Unified School District. In 2023 Benjamin relocated from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh and has quickly become integrated into the Pittsburgh jazz scene, keeping a very active performance schedule.
As a freelance jazz musician, Benjamin has worked with countless singers and music groups ranging from full big bands or symphony orchestras, and small combos like quintets or as small as a duo. Some notables include: Joe Pass, Rosemary Clooney, Anita O’Day, Annie Ross, Bonnie Raitt, Ben Vereen, Bill Henderson, Barbara Morrison, Llew Matthews, Johnny Crawford, Bill Elliot, Al Viola, Frank Sinatra Jr., Seth MacFarlane, just to name a few. Benjamin has also opened for Joe Zawinul, and Tony Bennett. As a recording artist, Benjamin has recorded on over 40 CDs for various artists and projects.
George Heid, III – Drums & Percussion
George Heid III is a drummer, percussionist, and composer whose diverse musical passions range from jazz, funk and classical to world and electronic genres.
George Heid III grew up in his father’s recording studio and began playing drums and piano at age 3. In this environment, he was always immersed in music and surrounded by powerful musical influences, such as jazz guitarist Jimmy Ponder and his uncle Bill Heid, a world-class pianist and Hammond B3 jazz musician.
George’s earliest studies took place at the Afro American Music Institute where he studied with Thomas Wendt and James Johnson III. Later George would graduate from Pittsburgh’s Creative and Performing Arts high school, where he was mentored by jazz drumming legend Roger Humphries. After high school, he studied at Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University as well as at State University of New York: Purchase, where he studied with master jazz drummers Kenny Washington, John Riley and Richie Morales.
George has toured and played at numerous notable jazz venues across the United States and China, including three multi-month residencies in Hangzhou, China. He has recorded with numerous well-known artists, including Bill Heid, Dwayne Dolphin, Joe “Sonny” Barbato, Daniel May, Antonio Croes, Benny Benack III, Brett Williams, Victor Provost, Ron Blake, Henry “The Skipper” Franklin, Sean Jones, Warren Wolf, Bob Reynolds, David Budway, Orrin Evans, Roger Humphries, Jamey Haddad and Steve Shehan. He’s also performed at numerous festivals, including the Monterey Jazz Festival, Pittsburgh JazzLive International Festival, Tri-C Jazz Fest Cleveland, Washington Jazz Festival, among others.
George is the recipient of numerous awards as both a performer and composer, including the 2013 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award, Downbeat magazine’s 2013 Best Original Jazz Composition award, and back-to-back Outstanding Soloist awards at the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival awards in 2011 and 2012.
George proudly endorses Canopus Drums and Bosphorus Cymbals.
Experience Early Spring in Foxburg
Plan to make it a day of it in beautiful Foxburg on the Allegheny – or spend an overnight and have a refreshing Spring weekend in Foxburg!
Before the concert, arrive early for a late lunch at The Allegheny Grille – or have dinner after the 4 PM concert in Lincoln Hall in the beautiful sunset.
Be sure to make a reservation for the main dining room with tables overlooking the stunning Allegheny River in early Spring.
Or for more casual fare enjoy supper – salads, sandwiches or their special April pizza – at Foxburg Pizza.
Everyone loves chocolate – for dessert after lunch or a treat before the concert stop by at Divani Chocolatier and Barrista to pick up a box of hand-made organic chocolates or their famous chocolate caramels.
And while there, enjoy a gourmet chocolate or a specialty coffee to fortify your spirits before the concert.
Be sure to save time to enjoy a wine tasting in the newly renovated Foxburg Wine Cellars or enjoy a bottle of wine on the beautiful, enclosed patio on a warm early April afternoon – or bring some wine home to celebrate Spring – like their deliciously robust River Queen.
And for those graduations and birthdays coming up, shop for special gifts in the gift shop area of the Foxburg Wine Cellars.
Make it an Early Spring Get-away in Foxburg – and enjoy an overnight on Saturday or Sunday night in the newly renovated and elegantly rustic Foxburg Inn where every room has a view of the river.
Reserve early and get the room with the fireplace!
