Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & the Philly Sound

Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown & the Philly Sound is a Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Pops concert coming to Strathmore on February 19, 2027. Led by the charismatic trumpeter and entertainer Byron Stripling, the program brings together Motown’s smooth, melodic soul and the polished, string-rich sound of Philadelphia soul, often known as the Philly Sound. The result is a nostalgic, feel-good evening built around timeless hits made famous by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Spinners, and Lou Rawls.

The concert is designed as a spirited celebration of some of the most beloved songs in American popular music, weaving together danceable grooves, heartfelt ballads, and classic soul showmanship. Byron Stripling serves as the evening’s host and leader, guiding the BSO through a repertoire that spans Motown’s golden era and Philadelphia soul’s sophisticated arrangements. The performance is scheduled for a single evening at Strathmore’s Music Center, with a start time of 8:00 PM.

When: Friday, February 19, 2027.

Showtimes: 8:00 PM; no additional performances are listed.

Venue: Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852.

Presented by: Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) as part of its Pops series.

Conductor and Host: Byron Stripling.

Lineup and Repertoire: Hits made famous by The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Spinners, and Lou Rawls, celebrating both Motown and the Philly Sound.

Tickets: Official pricing is not listed on the Strathmore page. Third-party resale sites list tickets starting at $187.00 for the Upper Tier and ranging up to $498.00 for Orchestra Center sections; additional tickets are available through SeatGeek and Event Tickets Center.

Run time: Not specified.

Ages: Not specified; no age restriction is mentioned.

Accessibility: Not specified on the event page.

Note: This February 19, 2027 performance is listed as the only Baltimore Symphony Orchestra date for this program at Strathmore.