United Way of Summit County’s fourth annual ‘Docs Who RockTM’ physician talent show was another rousing success this past weekend. And at the end of an amazing display of ta
lent by nearly 70 musicians (including 26 physicians), the first-place winning band was ultrasound, a high-energy R&B band.
Local cardiologist Dr. Terry Gordon served as co-host for Docs Who Rock and treated the audience to his unique versions of classic songs by Michael Jackson (see left) and Barry Manilow (picture on the right).
lent by nearly 70 musicians (including 26 physicians), the first-place winning band was ultrasound, a high-energy R&B band.Sponsored by The University of Akron, the show was held Saturday, October 13 at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall before a raucous crowd of more than 1,900.
The 11-member ultrasound features seven local physicians – Dr. Akida Green, vocals; Dr. George Kefalas, bass & vocals; Dr. Costas Kefalas, drums; Dr. Michael Wells, congas/bongos; Dr. Matt Taylor, guitar; Dr. Nick Papas, first trombone; Dr. Edward Esber, second trumpet; along with Jan Goddard, saxophone; Greg Kefalas, keyboards/vocals; Costa Papas, second trombone; and Steve Hadgis, first trumpet.
In second place was Big Adventure featuring Dr. Drew McIntosh and in third place was Accent, with Dr. Fred Slezak.
In just four years, Docs Who Rock has grown from a free show at the Downtown Akron Main Library auditorium’s 430 seats to a major theatrical production at one of the region’s top venues.
Local cardiologist Dr. Terry Gordon served as co-host for Docs Who Rock and treated the audience to his unique versions of classic songs by Michael Jackson (see left) and Barry Manilow (picture on the right).United Way of Summit County President Bob Kulinski said, “This event continues to grow – not just here in Summit County, but across the nation. We have trademarked ‘Docs Who Rock’ and have licensed several United Ways in other regions to produce their own show. One of the reasons these talented doctors and their bands are willing to donate their time to this project is because we’re able to hold it in the beautiful E.J. Thomas Hall. We appreciate the support of The University of Akron for making that possible.”
To purchase a DVD copy of this year’s Docs Who Rock show for just $15, call United Way at 330-643-5533.
United Way of Summit County improves lives by mobilizing community assets for health and human services. For more information, call 330-762-7601, visit our website at www.uwsummit.org, or write to us at United Way of Summit County, 90 N. Prospect St., P.O. Box 1260, Akron, Ohio 44309-1260.
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