Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Five for Fighting is going on a show-stopping String Quartet tour this upcoming September and October. Joining him on tour is a quartet of renowned stings players with heavy experience on Broadway and as touring musicians, showcasing decades of Five for Fighting’s beloved music.
The mastermind behind Five for Fighting, John Ondrasik will bring his music to life on a whole new level with the extravagant ensemble accompanying him on his forthcoming tour. On violin is Katie Kresek, a Tony winner and co-orchestrator of Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Melissa Tong, who toured with Post Malone will also join Ondrasik’s show on violin.
The rest of the quartet includes Chris Cardona playing viola. Cardona has been a part of countless Broadway orchestras. Lastly, cellist, Peter Sachon contributes to music all over New York City. Having not only played on Broadway and on Broadway artists’ records but also in classical, jazz, and rock ensembles, Sachon continuously proves that he can flourish in any genre.
Even without the quartet, Ondrasik’s band is monumental. Made up of drummer Randy Cooke (Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, Dave Stewart), guitarist Peter Thorn (Chris Cornell, Melissa Etheridge, Don Henley), and bassist Whynot Jansveld (Matchbox Twenty, The Wallflowers, Sara Bareilles), audiences are undeniably in for a show.
To share the stage with such incredible musicians every night is a gift that keeps giving. Such an intimate format allows me to share the stories behind the songs, and the adventures along the way.
John Ondrasik
Attendees will get to indulge in six albums, and many hits such as “100 Years” and “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” which are now considered classics. By bringing new light to these songs, Ondrasik can present them more profoundly than ever before.
To purchase tickets for the upcoming string quartet tour visit fiveforfighting.com/tour
FIVE FOR FIGHTING AUGUST FULL BAND TOUR DATES:
Tuesday, August 6- Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore, PA
Thursday, August 8- Electric City in Buffalo, NY
Friday, August 9- House of Blues, Cambridge Room in Cleveland, OH
Saturday, August 10-St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI
Sunday, August 11- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI
Tuesday, August 13- Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC
Wednesday, August 14- Oceanfront Concerts Series, 24th Street Park in Virginia Beach, VA
Friday, August 16- Cabot Theater in Beverly, MA
Saturday, August 17- The Wolf Den At Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT (Free Show)
Sunday, August 18- Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY
FIVE FOR FIGHTING SEPTEMBER + OCTOBER STRING QUARTET TOUR:
Thursday, September 26- Homer, NY at Center for the Arts of Homer
Friday, September 27 Saratoga Springs, NY at Universal Preservation Hall
Saturday, September 28- Corning, NY at Corning Museum Of Glass
Sunday, September 29- Bethel, NY at The Event Gallery at Bethel Woods
Tuesday, October 1- Oneonta, NY at Foothills Performing Arts Center
Thursday, October 3- Nashua, NH at Nashua Center for the Arts
Friday, October 4- Laconia, NH at The Colonial Theatre Laconia
Saturday, October 5- Bethlehem, NH at The Colonial Theatre
Sunday, October 6- Waterville, ME at Waterville Opera House
Tuesday, October 8- Newport, RI at The JPT Film & Event Center
Wednesday, October 9- Red Bank, NJ at Count Basie Center for the Arts – The Vogel
Thursday, October 10- Port Washington, NY at Landmark on Main Street
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