Narrated live music concert written specifically for baby boomer audiences
Program Titles
- The Magic is in the Music
Rick A. Kurshner, Music Magic: “A TRIP INSIDE THE JUKEBOX OF A GENERATION”
ACT 1 = Let’s Look Back
In the first act, the song “Going Back” describes the show’s journey itself perfectly. “I think I’m going back to the things I learned so well in my youth.” All the songs in the first act lyrically evoke images from past years in our lives.
ACT 2 = Our Jukebox
This act consists of songs specifically celebrating music itself. As a transition, “Rock and Roll Never Forgets” reminds the audience that it is never too late to recapture the excitement and emotion that the music of our lives can still provide.
ACT 3 = Band Favorites
As a third act, with the intention of building a personal connection between the players in the band and the audience, the individual band members have each chosen a song they really want to play for the audience and will explain why they chose it.
Narrated live music concert written specifically for baby boomer audiences.
Perfect for 55+ communities, theaters, and dinner clubs
ANDREW RAIHER: Musical Director, guitar/vocals
Originally from the UK, Andrew Raiher began playing music at the age of three and never stopped. Classically trained at London’s Royal Academy of Music, he spent his career bridging genres—from baroque to rock and beyond. Andrew brings decades of experience to this magical journey.
RICK KURSHNER: Drums & Creator/Writer
Rick Kurshner began his drumming career the day after The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show. He hasn’t let high school, college, law school, career, marriage, raising a son, and being a grandpa stand in the way of his ambition to be a rock star, no matter how long it takes.
MICHAEL HENSZEY: Vocals & Guitar
Michael Henszey is a music industry veteran and accomplished singer-songwriter. He co-founded a nationally recognized recording studio in Milwaukee, WI, where he worked with renowned artists such as Cheap Trick, Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads), Roberta Flack, and The Bodeans.
STEVE BAUMAN: Keyboards & Vocals
Steve Bauman is a versatile Los Angeles-based musician and multi-instrumentalist. He has performed with Solomon Burke, Teena Marie, Michael McDonald, Third World, and Henry Kapono and has recorded with Chaka Khan, Stanley Clarke, Tom Jones, Paula Abdul, and Thomas Dolby.
LAURI REIMER: Vocals & Percussion
Lauri Reimer possesses a unique skill set that enables her to make professional contributions both on and offstage. After working extensively as a fitness trainer & educator, she turned her passion and talent as a musician, performer, and event organizer into her company, Music Magique Promotions.
PATRICK MARTIN: Saxophone, Harmonica & Vocals
Patrick Martin has been playing jazz and rock ‘n roll all over the country. Originally from Michigan and now residing in Ventura, he has played with the Velvet Groove Cats and Innerstate in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and the Uranium Blues Band and Groove Garden in Grand Junction, Colorado.
BRAD STRICKLAND: Lead Guitar & Vocals
Brad Strickland has been a guitarist for longer than he cares to remember. He’s a Berklee Composition major and has played on many sessions in NY. He also worked with many of his guitar heroes and toured with Little Feat. Brad enjoys revisiting the music he loved and grew up with.
GJ TORRES: Bass
Gregory “GJ” Torres has been playing and recording music since attending university. He’s recorded and toured with Kosmos Express (Zomba Sublime/Sony Music Entertainment). In the Aughts, with Gliss (Bilawn Records). Nowadays, he writes and records with his own band, The American Peasantry.
STEVE YOUNG: Narrator
Steven Young brings his unique communication skills as a practicing 51-year trial attorney to the Program. He has been a fan of rock and roll since the age of seven. Steve is an accomplished horn player, playing with several swing bands, concert bands, and a symphony orchestra.
“A guided musical meditation vibrantly leading us through our memories, reminding us that it really is still Rock and Roll to me!!!”
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