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32 | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | OCTOBER 2018 | This month, the Friendship Club presents Branden & James, a cello and vocal duo that combines the soulful timbre of a cello with emotional and powerful vocals. Their sound will leave you feeling moved and inspired. The power of James' cello accompanying Branden's voice solidifies the classical sound, and adds new depth to the popular one. The energy and fervor of their music tells a story of their unique pairing. Branden had a successful career on stage and in recording prior to meeting the Australian cellist, James. Branden was a 2013 Finalist on America's Got Talent, and appeared at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Los Angeles Opera, spent two world tours with the renowned Twelve Tenors, and released two solo albums worldwide. James brought to the mix his own share of musical accomplishments, accompanying Olivia Newton John, Idina Menzel, and Bernadette Peters in multiple concerts. He directed one of many charity concerts in which Branden performed, and they began to play together regularly. The two started creating new arrangements of familiar tunes. Shortly after their first public concert together, they began touring around the world with their original songs and innovative, classically inspired covers. Since then, they shared the stage with legends such as Sarah Maclachlan, Rita Moreno, Sally Struthers, Loretta Divine, Bruce Vilanch, Constantine Maroulis, Pia Toscano, and The PussyCat Dolls. They regularly entertain for Princess, Oceania, Azamara, and Seabourne Cruise lines with their energetic shows, "At The Corner of Symphony and Soul" and "From Bach to Bieber." They weave familiar melodies of pop tunes in classical style with their own unique sound. Don't miss this Oct. 14 program. Tickets are $20 for members, $25 for non-resident guests. Doors open at 6 pm, show begins at 7 pm. New members who join for 2019 before the October show are welcome to attend the October and November shows, as well as all the shows in 2019. Annual membership is $25 pp. Make checks out to Friendship Club, and deliver them to 5168 Rio Bravo Drive. For cancellations and information, call Pat (845-3789) or Leeann (909-973-3143). A delicious buffet dinner is available in the restaurant for show goers by reservation only, beginning at 4:30 pm. Call the restaurant hostess (769-6654) for more information. The Friendship Club