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Good Vibes
Damien Kaplan and Mark Gifford are coming back to the Hoogland Center for the Arts to share some “Good Vibes!” Known for his brilliance at the Piano and on the Drums, Damien Kaplan was given a challenge when he went to Lincoln Land. He wanted to play in the Jazz Band but there were two or three other drummers who were waiting for their turn to play. Damien saw a set of vibes off in the corner of the room, and he asked if he could take them off to the side to give them a try. It was love at first sight, and he hasn’t stopped playing them since. Now, after playing his first ever solo concert on the Vibraphone at a First Friday Concert last year, Damien along with Mark Gifford on the piano brings this unique evening to the Hoogland Center for the Arts. From novelty songs like Tico Tico, a medley from West Side Story, The Minute Waltz (in 58 seconds), jazz and much more, Damien and Mark will bring you a delightful 90 minutes of amazing artistry, entertainment and a bit of the antics these two musicians are known for. Time flies as Damien and Mark give their musical energy to you in this evening of Good Vibes at the Hoogland.