Gary Brooker / Paul Winter • 2016 Winter Solstice celebrations in Manhattan

Gig Alert: Gary Brooker of Procul Harum/ Winter Solstice at Cathedral of St John the Divine

Gig Alerts | Dec 15, 2016

Gig Alert: Gary Brooker (Procul Harum), Paul Winter & Winter Solstice at Cathedral of St John the Divine
Tickets, $35-$95, 8PM

Gary Brooker, founder, vocalist, composer, and pianist of the iconic band Procol Harum performs alongside sax player Paul Winter’s band at the first of the annual Winter Solstice concerts at the Cathedral of St John the Divine. This year's Solstice Celebration will be a tribute to the late Sir George Martin, renowned producer of the Beatles' recordings, who also produced the Paul Winter Consort's landmark album ICARUS. The multi-media event, celebrating the spirit of the holidays, features musicians, vocalists and the 25 dancers and drummers of the Forces of Nature Dance Theatre. Performances run tonight through Saturday, 12/17.

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