Branden & James to take the stage

Weston County Concert Association patrons will be treated to the sounds of Branden & James, a powerhouse cello and vocal duo, during the last show of the 2021-22 season. The April 28 concert is part of the duo’s 60-show U.S. tour called The Chasing Dreams Tour. 
“Australian cellist James began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you’ve never heard them before. Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent and resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera, recently penned a memoir entitled Lyrics of My Life, which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9. It was published by Simon & Schuster in September, 2020,” the Branden & James website says. 
James and his cello have been featured for Idina Menzel, Olivia Newton-John, Shoshana Bean and Scott Evan Davis during multiple concerts.
“Together they (Branden & James) have toured the globe performing their popular productions of ‘At The Corner of Symphony and Soul,’ ‘From Bach to Bieber’ and ‘The Broadway Covers Project,’” information on the duo states. 
Those who have already purchased their association membership for the 2021-22 season need only present their tickets at the door. And don’t worry, association president Jan Ellis said, memberships can be purchased at the door. 
“A one-time fee of $10 for students, $40 for adults and $85 for a family will get you into all the concerts,” she said. “This is an amazing deal for quality live entertainment.” 
In addition to the local concerts, members will be able to attend concerts in South Dakota in both Belle Fourche and Hot Springs at no additional charge. Members will also be able to attend shows in Rapid City, although they will cost an additional $15 on top of presenting their ticket for the Weston County series.