HOW TO GO
What: Night Fever – The Tribute to the Bee Gees
Where: Turner Pavilion, Veteran’s Park, Springfield
When: 8 p.m., Thursday, June 26
Admission: no cost; donations are accepted
More info: call 937-324-2712 or go to www.SpringfieldArtsCouncil.org.
Mention the Bee Gees and thoughts of disco and “Saturday Night Fever” may come to mind.
Listen closer and you’ll hear five decades worth of hits that glitter beyond the massive success of the mirror-ball era Gibb brothers’ music.
An audience favorite of the 2013 Summer Arts Festival, Bee Gees tribute act Night Fever returns at 8 p.m. today, June 26 at Turner Pavilion in Veteran’s Park.
The show is presented by the Springfield Arts Council and is appropriate for all audiences. There is no admission fee, but donations will be accepted.
“These are hits that have stood the test of time,” said Garry Lichach, who produces the show. “Disco just brought them to a whole new generation.”
Prior to Saturday Night Fever, Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb had numerous top 10 hits including, “To Love Somebody,” “Lonely Days” and “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart.”
Disco-influenced mid-1970s number-one hits “Jive Talkin’” and “You Should Be Dancing” paved the way for “Saturday Night Fever.”
Having performed from Russia to Disneyland, Lichach said the outdoor setting of Turner Pavilion is perfect for Night Fever.
“The outdoor experience is a little more party time, a little more fun than the indoor crowd, which is more polite. There’s times when the band plays ‘To Love Somebody’ and they stop and the audience is still singing.”
He said to expect a few different hits that weren’t included in last year’s set like “Too Much Heaven” and “You Win Again.”
Lichach, who has produced for 45 years, said to expect a precision sound experience as he will personally supervise the sound board at the show.
He was also responsible for helping the band, all of whom hail from Canada, rehearse for six months prior to going on the road. With two of the three Gibb brothers having passed on, it’s a fitting tribute to the originals.
“It’s difficult to get that Bee Gee harmony sound and when you hear them live you’ll know why that was worth it,” Lichbach said.
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