FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE STEELES PERFORM - THE COLORS OF GERSHWIN

The Colors of Gershwin features the music of George and Ira Gershwin
in all of its wonderful moods and colors.

Minneapolis, MN, September 22, 2014 The Steeles will grace the Redleaf stage at The Cowles Center for the first time on Friday, October 10^th and Sunday, October 12 with their new show The Colors of Gershwin. This production will feature a collection of George and Ira Gershwin songs re-imagined with dynamic new arrangements by the Steele family. The Steeles infuse jazz, gospel and soulful arrangements of Gershwin songs like It Aint Necessarily So, Foggy Day, Of Thee I Sing and many other Gershwin classics. The original interpretations of these classics are unlike any ever heard. The arrangements feature the vibrant harmonies that the family is internationally known for and combines the element of colors in the lighting of the show to categorize the many moods and styles of the Gershwin songs.

About The Steeles

The Steeles are a family group of brothers and sisters that consist of J.D., Fred, Jearlyn, Jevetta, and Billy Steele. They have been singing together since they were young children growing up in Gary, Indiana. They began to develop their style and soul in Minneapolis. The Steeles have earned every award that the music community has offered in the state of Minnesota over the last 20 years. The Steeles have recorded and performed with Prince, Donald Fagen, Morgan Freeman, George Clinton, Kim Carnes, The Blind Boys of Alabama, James Cleveland, Mahalia Jackson and many others throughout their long and storied career. The family has traveled around the world in the musical The Gospel At Colonus including a Broadway run at the Lunt Fontanne Theatre in 1988. Their recent accomplishments include projects with corporate clients including Target, Best Buy, and Slumberland. They have been featured on national commercials as well as local spots and enjoy an international profile that has earned them a worldwide audience.

Tickets are $40 (fees included), and are available at www.thecowlescenter.org, calling the box office (612.206.3600), on Facebook (facebook.com/thecowlescenter), or via mobile app Walletini.

Performance dates:

October 10^th 7:30pm
October 12^th 2:00pm

About The Cowles Center

The Cowles Center for Dance and The Performing Arts is the Twin Cities' flagship for dance in Minnesota. Centrally located in downtown Minneapolis, The Cowles Center includes the newly refurbished 500-seat Goodale Theater; the Hennepin Center for the Arts, home to 20 leading dance and performing arts organizations; the state-of-the-art Target Education Studio, housing The Cowles Centers distance learning program; and the new U.S. Bank Atrium. The Cowles Center fills the need for a place that is a catalyst for the creation, presentation, education, enjoyment and celebration of dance and the performing arts in the Twin Cities. The 2013/14 Season is presented by U.S. Bank with additional support from Ascent Private Capital Management and The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank.