There is no other performer who looks and sounds so much like Elton John, nor any tribute act that provides the experience of being at an Elton John concert the way Gerald Brann and Yellow Brick Road do.
Artful Impact: Benefiting Chester County OIC
Brann not only bears an uncanny resemblance to the international superstar — complete with gap-toothed smile and many of his mannerisms — but recreates Elton John’s vocals and playing to a tee.
To capture the essence of the piano man, Brann dresses in replica costumes and wears Elton’s trademark outrageous glasses. A trained jazz pianist, Brann has been a lifelong Elton John fan, and his admiration for and love of his music comes shining through as he plays one hit after another with remarkable likeness to the pop music icon. Brann and his talented five-piece band evoke audience participation throughout the entire show — whether singing along to “Rocket Man” and “Your Song,” swaying to “Candle in the Wind,” or hopping and bopping to “Crocodile Rock.”
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is proud to introduce Artful Impact, an innovative program designed to blend the power of the arts with philanthropy. Through strategic partnerships with nonprofit organizations, Artful Impact sets aside a portion of tickets for select events where each ticket includes both the cost of admission and a donation to the partnered nonprofit.
When you purchase an Artful Impact ticket, you’re not just securing your seat for an unforgettable performance—you’re also supporting a cause that makes a difference. In addition to the performance, ticket holders are invited to an exclusive pre-show reception featuring complimentary food, a cash bar, and an opportunity to learn more about the partner organization. The reception often includes silent auctions and other fundraising activities to further support the cause.
Artful Impact is more than just a night at the theater; it’s a chance to engage with the community, support meaningful causes, and experience the arts in a whole new way. Join us in making an impact, one performance at a time.
Interested in having your organization participate in our Artful Impact program? Send a message to info@uptownwestchester.org with “Artful Impact” in the subject line.
This event supports Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Centers, Inc. popularly known as Chester County OIC is celebrating 45 years of service! Founded in 1979, Chester County OIC is the only Workforce Development agency of its kind in the area. No-cost Adult Education, Professional Development, Career Technical Education and Sustainability is CCOIC’s specialty. Over a thousand Chester County residents join the CCOIC network each year in pursuit of completing their GED, Driver’s Education or more work-ready intensive training like the Work Enclave, Certified Nurse’s Aide, Digital Literacy or Manufacturing-oriented skills such as Forklift Operator’s/ OSHA 30. With over 60 business partners from social services, local small businesses and corporations, CCOIC provides economic empowerment for individuals through sustainable employment opportunities and offering resources for financial independence. CCOIC is an affiliate of OIC of America, Inc. The mission-oriented work was started by late Founder, Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan who served as a Board Member for General Motors and helped to end Apartheid in South Africa. Sullivan created the OIC network at a time where poor people and people of color were not hired for Livable Wage jobs in the Philadelphia-area. OIC was started in a jail-house in North Philadelphia, then expanding across the country. Today CCOIC is one of 24 affiliates of OIC of America and CCOIC is located in the heart of the city of Coatesville (22 N 5th Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320). CCOIC is a $1.5M nonprofit continuing to grow its mission and looking for new economic empowerment partners and Board Members to grow the mission-oriented work and vital community services. Visit CCOIC.org to learn more about the illustrious nonprofit business!