70s, 80s & 90s Unplugged | Brave New Pops 3 with Andrew Lipke

Presented by the Southwest Florida Symphony:

Travel back in time with the Southwest Florida Symphony for an unforgettable evening of acoustic magic, featuring the sensational Andrew Lipke. “70’s, 80’s & 90’s Unplugged” is a special concert that will stir your soul and rekindle memories with acoustic renditions of hits from some of the most iconic artists of these vibrant decades. From the grunge anthems of Nirvana to the soulful tunes of Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart’s classic rock to the alternative vibes of 10,000 Maniacs, this concert has it all. Revel in the poetic lyrics of Alanis Morissette, the R&B grooves of Jodeci, and the timeless melodies of The Eagles. Experience Mariah Carey’s ballads, George Michael’s pop hits, and the unique sounds of Toad the Wet Sprocket. Along with Paul McCartney’s legendary compositions, Sheryl Crow’s Americana, the haunting melodies of The Cranberries, and the smooth tones of Chris Isaak, this evening promises a diverse and delightful musical journey. Perfect for fans of all ages, this concert is more than just a performance—it’s a celebration of the enduring power of music across generations. Join us for a night where every song is a trip down memory lane!

Andrew Lipke is a Philadelphia-based, South African born composer, producer, arranger, conductor, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and educator active in many styles across multiple genres.

As arranger and conductor Andrew has worked extensively with American singer-songwriter Amos Lee, initially providing orchestrations for Lee’s 2015 album “Live at Red Rocks with The Colorado Symphony” and continuing to orchestrate additional material for Lee’s performances with prominent American orchestras including the Philadelphia, Nashville, Los Angeles, Oregon, St. Louis, Utah, and Seattle symphony orchestras. In 2019 Amos Lee returned to Red Rocks in a performance featuring Lipke conducting the “Red Rocks Chamber Orchestra” assembled specifically for the event. Past conducting engagements also include The National Symphony Orchestra at Kennedy Center, The Atlanta Symphony, Colorado Symphony, Grand Rapids Symphony, and Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestras.

As multi-instrumentalist Lipke spent more than a decade touring the country with the highly successful Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out as keyboardist, guitarist, and vocalist and has also traveled extensively as vocalist with conductor and composer Steve Hackman’s symphonic synthesis Brahms V Radiohead, including performances with the Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Indianapolis, Colorado, Columbus, Charlotte, North Carolina, and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras.

From 2015 through 2019, upon invitation from esteemed maestro Dirk Brossè, Andrew was in collaboration with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia where he created, curated, and hosted an innovative, cross-genre concert series entitled “Intersect” exploring the common attributes of music that transcend genre and style.