Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory join forces on stage to re-create the musical magic of Les Paul and Mary Ford, coming to Largo Cultural Center March 13.
LARGO - The Les Paul and Mary Ford Tribute Show will take the stage Wednesday, March 13, 7 p.m., at Largo Cultural Center.
Tom Doyle and Sandy Cory re-create one of the most famous husband-and-wife musical teams in the history of modern music, and together, they reproduce the magic of Les Paul and Mary Ford, from the 1950s.
The tribute features Doyle, finger stylist extraordinaire, who is known worldwide for his interpretation of big band swing style jazz arrangements on his guitar. He is also a luthier and a sound engineer who worked with Les Paul for over 45 years.
Cory is a multi-faceted artist whose talents include playing congas and flute and a velvet voice. Cory is influenced by the likes of Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Billy Holiday, as well as contemporary blues singers.
Audiences will enjoy Doyle’s spellbinding guitar work and Cory’s smooth vocals on hits such as “Tennessee Waltz,” “Mockin' Bird Hill,” “How High the Moon,” “The World Is Waiting for the Sunshine,” “Whispering,” “My Baby's Coming Home,” “Lady of Spain” and “Bye Bye Blues.”
Tickets start at $19.50. An applicable service fee will be added to the ticket price.
For tickets and information, call 587-6793 or visit largoarts.com. Largo Cultural Center is at 105 Central Park Drive, Largo.