Opening Act
Totsy
Brian Setzer Orchestra
The Brian Setzer Orchestra is a swing and jump blues band formed in 1990 by legendary “Stray Cats” frontman Brian Setzer. The orchestra is styled as a big band, including full sections of trumpet, trombone, saxophone, rhythm, piano, string, bass, drums and vocals. The orchestra began playing in clubs around California until they signed and record deal and began recording studio albums. The band found major popularity during the “Swing Revival” period of the mid 1990’s, along with their cover of “Jump Jive an’ Wail.” The Orchestra then embarked on several U.S. and world tours. In the early 2000’s, they released two albums of Christmas music and went on several supporting tours. Over their career they released an impressive 8 studio albums, including “Songs from Lonely Avenue” released in 2009. The song “Mr. Surfer Goes Jazzin” was nominated for a Grammy Award in the best Rock Instrumental Performance category. Brian Setzer Orchestra still tours all over the U.S. today, especially during Christmas time when they can be found performing great holiday hits!
Totsy
Based in Los Angeles, TOTSY is the brainchild of lead singer Beth Curry and guitar player Brett Boyett. The pair formed a songwriting partnership and the chemistry of their songwriting inspired them to put together a show-stopping band with a unique sound, style and look. TOTSY performed several shows in Los Angeles and quickly gained the attention of the music, television, advertising industries and fans alike. The supporting cast of musicians features a multi-instrumentalist who plays violin/mandolin/guitar & trombone, a keyboardist, a bass player, a drummer and two sexy back-up vocalists.
TOTSY’S stylistic brand of pop, along with their entertaining live show, makes them a perfect band to tour alongside The Brian Setzer Orchestra. They will open for The BSO’s 2012 Christmas Rock’s Extravaganza tour, November thru December.
In addition to being a seasoned singer, Beth Curry performed in successful Broadway productions of Legally Blonde and Good Vibrations. Most recently, she starred in the national tour of Young Frankenstein playing the Madeline Kahn role, Elizabeth. She has had an extensive stage career, touring all over the world performing. In addition to the stage, she has appeared on television shows such as Burn Notice, Bunheads, All My Children, Hope and Faith, A Christmas Carol, The Tonight Show, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
Brett Boyett has been a successful songwriter, composer and record producer for television and film for several years. Brett’s work has appeared on many successful shows such as The Young and the Restless (CBS), Major League Baseball (ESPN), Never Better (ABC), Friday Night Lights (NBC), Yes Dear (CBS), The Oprah Winfrey Show (ABC), Cold Case (CBS), and The Good Guys (FOX) to name a few. Brett has also worked with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singers Billy Griffin (The Miracles) and Bill Medley (The Righteous Brothers), Kimberly Locke (American Idol), Keith Olsen (Fleetwood Mac, Whitesnake, Rick Springfield, etc.), Lamar Odom, Shawn Marion (Full Court Press Album), Steve Dorff, Snuffy Walden and Rick Marotta. Brett has also written the national song for The Make-A-Wish Foundation, as well as songs for The Patriot Guard, Honor and Remember, and The Freedom Alliance.
To learn more about Totsy, please go to totsyband.com
