COLBY — YouTube and TV stars Backtrack — a five-person pop vocal group from New York City — will perform Sunday, Oct. 20. The concert begins at 3 p.m. CDT at the Cultural Arts Center, 1255 S. Range, Colby. The program is sponsored by Western Plains Arts Association, part of the local arts organization’s 50th anniversary season.
Admission is by WPAA season ticket or at the door, $20 adults and $10 students.
Backtrack’s exciting arrangements transform familiar tunes and showcase the top-notch vocal (and beatboxing) abilities of all of the members. The group takes the stage around the nation at performing arts centers, corporate events, music festivals, schools and more. They infuse heart and humor into every performance and cover genres from pop to Motown to classical, as well as perform original compositions.
Backtrack got its start on YouTube, where the group now has over 10 million views and 110,000 subscribers. They’ve appeared on PopTV & Scary Mommy’s “Lullaby League” hosted by Parks and Recreation star Jim O’Heir; Steve Harvey’s daytime show, STEVE! and Broadway’s Kinky Boots. They recently won New York’s Got Talent Season 6.
The individual members also have distinguished resumes. Come enjoy this outstanding group of performers
WPAA’s 50th season has been made possible by numerous business and individual donors throughout the area.
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