Casual Classics - Last Gasp Collective

The Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra presents a performance by the LAST GASP COLLECTIVE as the third installment of the Summer Casual Classics Series! Thursday, August 3, 2017, 6:00pm at the The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center in St. Joseph, MI. Includes a light dinner & dessert.

Sometimes soft or loud, at times smooth and mature, other times youthful and thought-provoking, the compelling collection of artists that is Last Gasp has made waves that would leave the Pacific envious!

Their raw yet passion-filled performances have intrigued thousands in little over a year at Midwest Fest, Lamplight Festival and the Black Arts Fest. The group has shared the stage with acts such as Nappy Roots, Bus Driver, The Go Rounds, Guilty Simpson, Shamar Alef, J. Robb, Yolonda Lavender and DC of Truth Tone. Last Gasp continues to be a huge promoter of the collaborative spirit that is shared amongst many artists in Southwest Michigan.

Made up of Western Michigan University music students as well as local musicians, the diverse group has been brought together by a mutual love of art. Their live arrangements are reminiscent of the internet, the roots and hiatus kaiyote where melodic cello and saxophone lines, fuzzed out guitar lead and gospel piano set a beautiful soundscape underneath the soulful voices of Ashley Hicks, Lakeshore Drew and the poetic lyricism of Jay Jackson.

As this group continues to debunk stereotypes one melody at a time, they hope their music continues to touch the hearts of people from all walks of life.

Tickets are $35/each (includes light dinner and dessert), available at smso.org, by calling 269-982-4030 or visiting the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra office at 513 Ship Street, St. Joseph, Monday through Friday from 10 am - 5 pm.

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra is only able to provide these events with support from our community.  While that support takes many forms, we are particularly grateful to Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council and A Friend of The Heritage Museum & Cultural Center for sponsoring this year’s Casual Classics Series.

For more information, contact the Symphony office at 269-982-4030 or visit www.smso.org