Name: Brian McKnight: Seasons Greetings
Start: 2025-12-02T19:30:00
Location: Gallo Center for the Arts

Brian McKnight

Gallo Center for the Arts

CelloVoci is a newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello and vocal duo Branden & James, along with powerhouse singer/songwriter (and Modesto native) Effie Passero from American Idol and Postmodern Jukebox. With “dazzling cello and soaring tenor vocals“ (NPR Music) from Branden & James, and Ms. Passero's “insanely powerful voice,“ (Entertainment Weekly), the trio presents a tour-de force of epic musical collaborations and lighthearted stories that will make you both laugh and cry. They recently recorded their first collaborative album entitled Happy Days, and made their solo concert debut at New York City's Carnegie Hall in October 2024.

CelloVoci with Effie Passero

As an R&B artist who needs no introduction, Brian McKnight has gained international recognition, earning himself a spot in contemporary music history. He has released 19 albums over the past 25 years, with 17 Grammy nominations, and sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. A singer, songwriter, and producer, McKnight also is a multi-instrumentalist who plays piano, guitar, bass, drums, percussions, trombone, tuba, flugelhorn and trumpet, all of which he just might play in this holiday delight!