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Waynesboro: American Big Band Experience brings Dan Gabel, orchestra to The Wayne Theatre

Rebecca Barnabi
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D‍an Gabel and His Orchestra, renowned for its rich, authentic sound, will transport you to a bygone era in a breathtaking performance featuring an all-star ensemble of musicians.

The American Big Band Experience” will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, at The Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main St., Waynesboro. Tickets are available online.

Award-winning vocalist Kimberly Hawkey takes the stage to pay tribute to the legendary voices of Helen Forrest, Doris Day, Ella Fitzgerald and more. Her stunning vocals, combined with the orchestra’s powerful harmonies, create a truly magical experience.

Sway to the timeless rhythms of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie, Harry James and other iconic bandleaders. “The American Big Band Experience” is a celebration of the Great American Songbook, filled with elegance, romance and pure musical joy.

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca Barnabi

Rebecca J. Barnabi is the national editor of Augusta Free Press. A graduate of the University of Mary Washington, she began her journalism career at The Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star. In 2013, she was awarded first place for feature writing in the Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia Awards Program, and was honored by the Virginia School Boards Association’s 2019 Media Honor Roll Program for her coverage of Waynesboro Schools. Her background in newspapers includes writing about features, local government, education and the arts.