The finer points of romance are a too often overlooked art…but with triple threat singer/dancer/actor Elijah Rock making his Boise debut at the Knitting Factory Boise, they are ever in bloom and on the rebound. Rock will be Headlining his American Songbook show “Our Love Is Here To Stay” on Friday, September 23rd with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Alzheimer’s Association. “When I had to transition my father to assisted living due to his recent diagnosis with dementia last year, I started looking for ways to bring awareness to this condition,” says Rock.
Rock has teamed up with his fiancé and longtime Boise resident, Lesley Jacobson to produce this posh red carpet/black tie event. Jacobson says, “We will be transforming the Knitting Factory Boise into a super club atmosphere reminiscent of The Cotton Club with tapas, drinks, and dessert. We thought this would be a special offering to our guests and seniors where they get to dress to the nines and enjoy an elegant evening of classic entertainment”
Jacobson has had an illustrious career serving the senior living community as an Executive Director of Morning Star Senior Living. In September she will be taking the helm as Executive Director of Cornerstone Memory Care. “My love and passion for this community of seniors continues to inspire me” says Jacobson “And I realized that the music Elijah performs is the perfect genre of music for the seniors who grew up listening to these timeless songs.”
Long dedicated to upholding and aligning himself with the first-class carriage and aesthetic of timeless entertainment, American Rock has long made his mission clear of keeping the proud traditions and legacies of The Great American Songbook not just alive…but vibrant. The Legendary Tony Bennett recently exalted Rock by saying, “Keep on singing and keep this beautiful music alive!” Other critics have applauded Rock by saying,
“ROCK’S SWINGING STYLE AND LARGE VOICE RECALL TONY BENNETT, FRANK SINATRA AND NAT KING COLE OF THE 1950’S WITHOUT CLOSELY COPYING ANY OF THEM.” -SCOTT YANOW/ LA JAZZ SCENE
His deep baritone voice was previously featured on his debut album “Gershwin For My Soul”. For his second CD “Matters of The Heart” as a leader, Rock continued his crusade to revive songs from the Great American Songbook while also contributing a pair of originals. Rock’s single release of “All I Need is The Girl” reached #1 on the World Indie Music Charts and #3 on the European Indie Music Charts!
Currently Rock is soon to release a string of Songbook recordings which infuse a country western feel arranged and produced by Hall of Fame Songwriter and Producer Steve Dorff, who has penned over 20 Top 10 hits for pop and country artists around the world, including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Blake Shelton, Smokey Robinson, Kenny Rogers and more.
100% of the benefit’s proceeds will go to Alzheimer’s Association’s Greater Idaho Chapter. Adrean Cavener, the Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association- Boise says, “We jumped at the opportunity to join Lesley and Elijah for this extraordinary benefit because of their compassion for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, along with Elijah’s amazing talent which we welcome as a new resident of Boise.”
While considering local venues, Elijah and Lesley thought Knitting Factory Boise would be the perfect fit. Special Events Manager Andrea Lucas says” This event will have the feel of an intimate private evening coupled with an exclusive public concert. We love the idea of giving back to the community with such entertainer as Elijah Rock, where we get to transform our venue into a swanky supper club. This is going to be super exciting!”
For sponsorship packages, please contact Lesley Jacobson at 208.821.4028. Tickets will be on sale in mid-August.
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Event: OUR LOVE IS HERE TO STAY
When: Friday, September 25th
Time: 7pm-11pm
Where: Knitting Factory Boise 416 S 9th St, Boise, ID 83702
www.bo.knittingfactory.com
***Formal Attire Strongly Encouraged***