Manhattan’s own Thundering Cats Big Band to perform at McCain Auditorium
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025
Local vocalists and musicians will perform alongside the Thundering Cats Big Band at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at Kansas State University's McCain Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now. | Download this photo.
MANHATTAN — The McCain Performance Series welcomes the Thundering Cats Big Band back to the stage for a night of outstanding vocalists from the community performing classic big band and vocal repertoire at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7.
The Thundering Cats Big Band was established in Manhattan in 2009. Directed by Frederick Burrack, the band comprises local musicians from diverse backgrounds. Each fall and spring, they perform for community events and support initiatives such as funding for McCain Auditorium’s educational and outreach programs. A highlight of their concerts is the opportunity for community members to sing alongside the big band on the McCain stage. The musicians are thrilled by this chance and are dedicated to keeping big band music alive for the region’s music lovers.
Tickets can be purchased in person or by phone at 785-532-6428 for $10, plus a $4 facility surcharge and taxes. Tickets can also be purchased online at mccain.k-state.edu for $10, plus a $4 facility surcharge, a $5 internet service fee and taxes. Tickets must be paid in full at the time of the order and can be picked up at the ticket office in the McCain lobby from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays or starting an hour and a half prior to the start of the performance on Feb. 7. For more information, email mccain@k-state.edu.
The program will include: “Let's Face the Music and Dance,” “Mack the Knife,” “Cheek to Cheek,” “Sunny,” “Things Ain't What They Used To Be,” “Nice Work If You Can Get It,” “Don't Be That Way,” “Night and Day,” “Bill Bailey,” “Respect,” “Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man,” “Come By Me,” “Fly Me to the Moon,” “A Foggy Day,” “Stormy Weather” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing.”
Vocal soloists from the community include Keoni Messer, Zach Weinstein, Masie Dulitz, Corbin Montenegro, Heather Augustine, Linda Uthoff, Kate Meives, Blakely Bunning, Pedro Martinez, Emily Thiesen, Amy Rosine and Patricia Thompson.
Band Members include Craig Weston, Chase Burman, Nate McClendon, Richard Ebersole and Seth Galitzer on saxophone; Gary Lloyd, Scott Freeby, Brian Hardeman and Andrew Kvasnica on trumpet; Paul Hunt, Julie Hunt, Jim Reed and Logan Herring on trombone; and Wayne Goins, guitar; Michael T Brown, bass; Caleb Brown, drumset; and Frederick Burrack, piano.
