June 3, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Smothers Brothers and John Pizzarelli will replace Mannheim Steamroller in the Alys Stephens Center's upcoming 2008-09 season.

The Smothers Brothers and John Pizzarelli will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Alys Stephens Center, 1200 10th Ave. S. Ticketholders can simply exchange their tickets for the new performance or call the ASC Box Office for more details. Tickets are $95, $75, $65 and $55; $10 for kids and $20 for students. This show is part of the AT&T Red Hot and Jazz Series. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 205-975-2787 or visit www.AlysStephens.org.

Marking their 50th anniversary as show business professionals, the Smothers Brothers are time-honored legends. With their blend of comedic and musical talents, the irrepressible brothers have made an impact on generations of fans, a testimony to their intuitive humor, warmth and superlative showmanship and the pure joy they bring to audiences of all ages. They have starred in their own primetime comedy series, made guest appearances on many television programs, headlined countless shows in Las Vegas, Reno and Lake Tahoe, made 12 top-selling albums and traveled coast-to-coast for continuous concert tours and performances with symphony orchestras.

John Pizzarelli is a jazz guitarist, vocalist and bandleader internationally known for classic standards, late-night ballads and the cool jazz flavor he brings to his performances and recordings. Pizzarelli is among the prime contemporary interpreters of the great American songbook with his signature style and brilliant guitar playing. He recently launched "Radio Deluxe With John Pizzarelli" a nationally syndicated radio program co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey.