Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with the Lexington Philharmonic
A nine-piece contemporary swing band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy gained mainstream popularity when “Go Daddy-O” was used in the movie, “Swingers.”Their first major record with Capitol Records sold three million copies, and their most notable singles include “Go Daddy-O,” “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight,” and “Mr. Pinstripe Suit.” Previous entertainment engagements include the 1999 Super Bowl Halftime Show, the 2006 Capitol One Bowl, and the Espy Awards. Always sporting their zoot suits, they perform more than 100 concerts around the world each year.
About the LPO
The Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra began in 1961 as the Central Kentucky Philharmonic Orchestra, a group of 65 volunteer musicians who performed 3 subscription concerts in their first year.
The orchestra was composed primarily of music faculty from the University of Kentucky, Morehead State University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Fayette County Public Schools, as well as graduates of the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra. The orchestra soon adopted the name Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra and quickly became the region’s preeminent symphony orchestra.
In the fall of 2010, the Lexington Philharmonic enters its 50th season. The orchestra now presents over 150 concerts and educational programs annually that are designed to reach a variety of musical tastes and a vast range of ages! MasterClassics, the orchestra's signature series, features seven concerts of classical music and world-renowned guest artists. Pre-concert lectures (called Inside the Score) designed to introduce patrons to the guest artists, programming, and other topics are free before each concert. The Family Series is a fun way to introduce children (and grown-ups) to classical music. The Philharmonic also offers extensive educational programs, reaching over 25,000 children a year through Discovery Concerts, Ensembles in Schools, Partners in Education, Instrument Petting Zoos, and Peanut Butter & Jelly Concerts.
In April 2009, the Lexington Philharmonic selected Scott Terrell from nearly 300 applicants and 10 finalists as new Music Director and Conductor.
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