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THE SHADOW RIDERS @ The Rex Theater, Manchester, NH

THE SHADOW RIDERS Tribute to the Marshall Tucker Band

FRI ~ SEP 12, 2025 ~ 7:30 PM The Rex Theater (formerly The Palace Theater) 23 Amherst St, Manchester, NH 603-668-5588

Tickets $40 https://palacetheatre.org/events/the-shadow-riders-tribute-to-the-marshall-tucker-band/?occurrence=2025-09-12

Bruce Marshall ~ Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist ~ formed this tribute to the Marshall Tucker Band. The songs by Toy Caldwell will sound fantastic in this 300 seat State-of-the-Art performance theater. This new stellar 6 piece band performs hits like “Can’t You See”, “Take the Highway”, “Fire on the Mountain” and other popular tunes from their heyday like “Heard it in a Love Song”, “Blue Ridge Mountain Sky” and “This ‘Ol Cowboy” in addition to the B sides and the “deep cuts”.

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Dub Apocalypse Reggae Rise Up @ Sanctuary Maynard

Dub Apocalypse Reggae Rise Up @ Sanctuary THU ~ JUL 11, 2024 Doors 7 PM - Show 7:30 PM Sanctuary - Event and Live Music Venue 82 Main St, Maynard, MA 01754 978-933-1476 https://www.SanctuaryMaynard.com TICKETS $15 General Admission $25 Hi-Top Table Seating Ticket Link: bit.ly/4eUEs2j

Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/1111210976632144

Dub Apocalypse is an instrumental dub reggae band from Boston, MA. Band members are Tommy Benedetti (drums), Van Martin (guitar), Johnny Trama (guitar), Aaron Bellamy (bass), and Timo Shanko (sax & bass).

The band came together in 2007, led by drummer Tommy Benedetti and guitarist, Johnny Trama. Tommy Benedetti is one of the founding members of American Reggae Pioneers, John Brown's Body. He brings a wealth of experience from the reggae/dub scene to the table, having recorded albums for the legendary Shanachie Label, John Zorn's Tzadik Label (mixed by Bill Laswell), and is currently with John Brown's Body on Easy Star Records. This history is combined with almost 2 decades of International touring, as well as backing some of the giants of Jamaican music, including The Meditations and Justin Hinds.

Guitarist Johnny Trama adds a soulful blues touch to the Dub Apocalypse signature sound. Trama has spent time on the road with the great Ron Levy, BB King's organ player, as well as many other regional rock and Soul/R&B acts. Not long after Dub Apocalypse came together, longtime friend Timo Shanko entered the fold.A dual threat on both bass and saxophone,Shanko is a veteran of the blues and free jazz scene.He spent many years on the road with Blues legend, Eddie Kirkland, as well as with G. Love and Special Sauce. Shanko is also a prolific composer,and his improvisational stylings are an integral part of the Dub Apocalypse sound. Although DA started out as more of a collective,in the past few years the lineup has solidified with the addition of bassist Aaron Bellamy and guitarist Van Martin. Bellamy is a longtime fixture in the Boston funk scene, and in combination with Benedetti, they form the deep, militant sound at the core of Dub Apocalypse.

Originally hailing from Chicago, Van Martin rounds out the lineup on guitar. Martin has much touring experience as well, including appearances with Bernie Worrell and Big Daddy Kane. His sonic textures, adventurous playing and songwriting have helped Dub Apocalypse take their sound to a new level. The DA sound is an evolving mix of original compositions and their own interpretations of classic Jamaican and UK songs and dub plates. Heavy hitting drum and bass grooves set the table. A twin guitar attack, with Trama's rhythmic anchor, and Martin's dub sonics, swirl in and out in tandem. These pieces, combined with Timo Shanko's Coltrane inspired sax approach, give Dub Apocalypse a sound that is truly their own.

The band has appeared at many clubs and festivals throughout New England. They've won a Boston Music Award, were named "One of 10 Local Acts You Need To Hear Now" by The Improper Bostonian, and have one of the most popular and longest running weekly residencies in Boston. Dub Apocalypse released their first CD, "Road To Oblivion" in March 2015. The CD release will be followed by an International release on vinyl through Mnemonic Dojo Records out of the UK.

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Josh David Barrett Reggae Rise Up @ Sanctuary Maynard

Josh David Barrett Reggae Rise Up @ Sanctuary THU ~ JUL 18, 2024 Doors 7 PM - Show 7:30 PM Sanctuary - Event and Live Music Venue 82 Main St, Maynard, MA 01754 (978) 933-1476 https://www.SanctuaryMaynard.com

TICKETS $15 General Admission $25 Hi-Top Table Seating Ticket Link: bit.ly/4cMswOE

Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/515176844179983

Josh David Barrett is a Two-Time Grammy Nominated Singer and Bassist, whose musical journey has carried him from his "churchical" upbringings, to performing for over 20 years with the top artists of the day. He joined the legendary band "The Wailers" in 2015, they continue to spread JAH message of One Love in the Roots, Rock, Reggae sound as created and inspired by the great Bob Marley & The Wailers. A native of New Jersey of indigenous and Jamaican ascent, Josh was blessed to grow up around many cutting edge musicians, hailing from the same Union County, NJ as the legendary Funk group, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic.

Before becoming the Lead Vocalist of The Wailers, his extensive experience as a bassist and producer led him to work with many Gospel greats such as, Bishop George Searight & Royal Priesthood, Tramaine Hawkins, Kim Burrell, Donovan Jackson & Joshua Generation, and many others. After receiving his B.A. in Jazz Performance from William Paterson University, he went on to record and perform with such artists as, Q-Tip (ATCQ), Common, Quincy Jones, Mary J. Blige, Joy Denalane, Smif n Wesson, Silent Knight, Soul Cycle, Soul Understated, Zoe Maza (Germany), Solange, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, and Kanye West. In recent times, Josh David has worked with top Bluesman and CEO of True Groove Global Soul Records, Tomás Doncker; renowned Ethiopian singer Teddy Afro, and Grammy award winning producer Commissioner Gordon (Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, Ghetto Youths, White Tiger Society).

@joshdavid.barrett Former Lead Singer of "The Wailers" https://www.facebook.com/joshdavid.barrett

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THE BEL AIRS ~ 2022 SUMMER CONCERT

THE BEL AIRS ~ SUMMER CONCERT THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022 6-8 PM KIMBALL LIBRARY 5 Academy Ave, Atkinson, NH 03811 Phone (603) 362-5234 http://www.kimballlibrary.com

Register on the Library's web site to attend this FREE All Ages Rain or Shine Event. Bring Lawn Chairs if Outdoors. In the event of rain it will be moved inside the Library's Meeting Room that has a capacity of 100.

The Bel Airs are New England's Premier Doo-Wop Group. The award winning vocalists are Gabe, Randy, Denice, Robert and Denise. They have been performing their fabulous songs of the 50s and 60s in venues throughout New England for 13 years (since 2009). Their exquisite five part harmonies are rounded out with musical facts and humor to produce a full family entertainment experience.

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Mike Slater Tribute to Elvis

Mike Slater Tribute to Elvis

New England's Premier Elvis Tribute

FRIDAY ~ AUG 16, 2018 ~ 9PM

Olympia's Zorba Music Hall 437 Market St, Lowell, MA 01854 http://zorbamusichall.com Phone (978) 459-7652

Tickets $15

Internationally acclaimed Mike Slater has performed SOLD OUT shows at venues throughout the country. Mike is a much sought-after performer for private parties, weddings, cruise ships, and corporate events. He sings over 190 Elvis songs by heart and by request at his shows.

"The best Elvis impersonator in New England, the third best in the country." Published by The Providence Journal, Rhode Island

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Hero's Cup Boston Harbor Benefit Cruise

Hero's Cup Foundation Boston Harbor Benefit Cruise With the band Pieces of Eight . Friday June 7, 2019 Ship Boards 6 PM Ship Sails 7-10 PM . Departs from Bay State Cruise Company 200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210 (Cruise Company is NOT Selling Tickets) . Tickets ONLY $20 Per Person Contact The Hero's Cup Foundation Buy Online, by Phone or at the Dock Online Tickets: http://bit.ly/HeroCruise Phone Tickets: 508-525-5825 . Take a Boston Harbor Benefit Cruise with the "Hero's Cup Foundation" aboard a three deck, 900 Passenger, vessel. Dance and party the night away with the music of "Pieces of Eight", a High Energy Dance Band with top musicians from the East Coast playing everything from Allman Brothers to Led Zeppelin, all genres and time periods. . Pieces of Eight Band Members Jeffrey Baker ~ Lead Vocals Rick “The Senator” Goode ~ Guitars & Vocals Jay Tullio ~ Guitars & Vocals Jody Briggs ~ Keyboards Dave Hines ~ Bass & Vocals Alec Antobenedetto ~ Drums & Vocals http://piecesofeightband.com http://www.facebook.com/TheBandPiecesofEight . The Hero's Cup Foundation brings together our First Responders, Firefighters, Police Officers, Military Members and Emergency Medical Services (EMS), to raise money for the charities they are passionate about. . Hero's Cup Foundation 2 Spring Lane, Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone 508-525-5825 Instagram & Twitter @HerosCupHockey http://www.facebook.com/heroscuphockey . Facebook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/760165344380631 . Promotion by Northern Music northernmusic@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/MusicInNewEngland http://www.facebook.com/groups/NewEnglandMusicNetwork . #HerosCupFoundation #FirstResponders #Firemen #Firefighters #Police #PoliceOfficers #Military #MilitaryMembers #EMS #EmergencyMedicalServices #BostonHarbor #Benefit #Fundraiser #Cruise #PiecesOfEight #PiecesOfEightBand #rock #music #dance #party #livemusic #shows #concerts #BayStateCruiseCompany #BostonMA #Massachusetts #NewEngland #NewEnglandMusic

Gary Backstrom Todd Rundgren Tribute Regent Theatre Arlington

Gary Backstrom's Road To Utopia ~~~~ Todd Rundgren Tribute ~~~~ . FRI ~ JUN 7, 2019 ~ 8 PM The Regent Theatre 7 Medford St, Arlington, MA 02474 Phone 781-646-4849 http://regenttheatre.com . Tickets $28 . Ticket Link: http://bit.ly/garyplaystodd . Get $5 OFF Each Online Ticket with Promo Code: nazz . This is a benefit for "The Alzheimer's Music Project", a non-profit 501c3 organization that provides FREE MP3 players and music to people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia to help them calm chaotic brain activity and to regain a sense of connection with others. http://www.alzheimersmusicproject.org . A Tribute to Todd Rundgren, the superstar musician, singer, songwriter and record producer who continues to tour after four decades of stardom! Gary Backstrom is considered one of the most underrated, fluid, and melodic players in the Northeast and his band's sound features exciting, unpredictable improvisation that can only be heard in the best live acts on the scene today. While Rundgren is still considered by many to be the Ultimate Rock Cult Hero who has maintained a legion of fans through four decades, rivaled only by The Grateful Dead. Rundgren’s searing guitar work reached a nationwide audience, in his role as lead guitarist for the blues . BAND MEMBERS Gary Backstrom ~ Lead Vocals, Guitar Kevin Silvia ~ Guitar, Vocals Chris Nemitz ~ Keyboards, Vocals Everett Pendleton ~ Bass, Vocals John Vanderpool ~ Saxophone, Flute Kit Holiday ~ Vocals Peter Koeplin ~ Drums . @GaryBackstromBand http://www.garybackstrom.com http://www.facebook.com/gary.backstrom.7 . Facebook Event Page http://www.facebook.com/events/323061185036714 . Promotion by Northern Music northernmusic@yahoo.com @northernmusicii http://www.facebook.com/MusicInNewEngland http://www.facebook.com/groups/NewEnglandMusicNetwork . #GaryBackstromBand #ToddRundgren #superstar #singer #songwriter #guitarist #rock #music #LiveMusic #shows #concerts #ArlingtonMA #Massachusetts #NewEngland #NewEnglandMusic

3rd Annual Gloucester Harvest Music Festival 2017

3rd Annual Gloucester Harvest Music Festival 2017

Saturday ~ Sept 16, 2017 ~ 10:30am - 8:30pm (Rain or Shine)

Fundraiser for the Addison Gilbert Hospital

Music Schedule ---------------------

10:30 AM ~ NADIA ROBERTSON http://www.facebook.com/michaellover.jackson.9

11:00 AM ~ OL BROWN SHOE https://www.facebook.com/Ol-Brown-Shoe-249527586014

12:15 PM ~ FENNARIO https://www.facebook.com/FennarioBand

1:30 PM ~ RED TAIL HAWK https://www.facebook.com/RedTailHawkBand

2:45 PM ~ COLD ENGINES https://www.facebook.com/coldengines

4:00 PM ~ BIM SKALA BIM https://www.facebook.com/BimSkalaBimMusic

5:45 PM ~ THE FOUR LEGGED FAITHFUL https://www.facebook.com/thefourleggedfaithful

7:00 PM ~ GANG OF THIEVES https://www.facebook.com/GangofThieves

A full day of Live Music with bands, food, beer, wine, alcohol, over 30 vendors, artisan marketplace, live art demos, children’s activities and more !

At 65 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

Tickets $20 Adults, Children 12 and under FREE

Event Web Site: http://www.gloucesterharvestmusicfestival.com

Ticket Link: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2947673

Facbook Event Page: http://www.facebook.com/events/1763169273711606

Festival Promotion by Richard Axtman ~ Northern Music northernmusic@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/richard.axtmanii http://www.facebook.com/MusicInNewEngland http://www.facebook.com/groups/OpenMicsInNewEngland http://www.facebook.com/groups/NewEnglandMusicNetwork

Tommy Cash Band - Palmer High School Fundraiser April 29, 2017

Saturday ~ April 29, 2017 ~ 7 PM

TOMMY CASH & THE CASH CREW BAND (Brother of Country Music Great JOHNNY CASH) With Special Guest MARK ALAN CASH

This is a New Uniforms Fundraiser for The Palmer High School Marching Band

Palmer High School, 4105 Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069

TICKETS $25 Adults $20 Seniors (60 & over) $10 Students (18 & under)

Order Tickets Online Here http://firestormministry.com/tommy-cash-tickets/

To buy tickets with cash or check contact Sheryl Upchurch 413-478-8981 supchurch72@verizon.net

TOMMY CASH was born in Arkansas in a family with seven children and eight years after his brother Johnny Cash. Tommy formed his first band in high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduation. During his military service, he was a DJ on the Armed Forces Radio Network. When Tommy left the Army he played with Hank Williams Jr., and 1969 he signed a his first record deal with Musicor Records in New York. A year later Tommy was signed to United Artists Records and his song * THE SOUNDS OF GOODBYE * almost made it to the 1968 Country Top 40. In late 1969, while signed to the Epic Records Label, he scored his biggest hit song * SIX WHITE HORSES * a tune dedicated to JFK, RFK, and Martin Luther King. In 1970 he recorded two Top 10 Hits * ONE SONG AWAY * and * RISE AND SHINE * plus the Top 20 Hit Song * I RECALL A GYPSY WOMAN. Tommy is a much sought after Country Music Guest on all the TV networks, * NBC * ABC * CBS * TNN (The Nashville Network) and his music videos are often played on CMT (Country Music Television) and TNN (The Nashville Network). Tommy Cash has more than 20 RECORD ALBUMS to his credit and he still tours the world, bringing his audience the Best Live Country Music and Entertainment.

Tommy Cash http://www.facebook.com/TommyCashMusic

MARK ALAN CASH is a singer-songwriter guitarist, and a family member of two Country Music giants, his father Tommy Cash and his uncle Johnny Cash. The day Mark was born, his dad's and uncle's music was already being played on radio stations. Mark grew up on the road touring with his famous father, so he got to see first hand, the good, the bad, and the ugly side of the music business. Fast forward a number of years and now Mark has his own tour bus and is performing his own Country Music at Concerts. Mark's song * UNCLE JOHNNY * was written during a dark time in his life, it gives a personal glimpse into a memory of a conversation Mark had with uncle Johnny during a family gathering to say goodbye to their beloved Mama Cash. Listen closely to the lyrics, hear the deep tones of the vocals, the traditional country sounds of steel guitar and harp, and you'll be taken back to that day, just as Mark is everytime he sings it. And catch the hook. It is the essence of Mark's songwriting, it is the essence of the Cash family, with melodies filled with stories. Stay tuned because, Mark has many more stories to tell through his music.

Mark Alan Cash http://www.facebook.com/markalancash

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Mark Marquis Group Bull Run Concert May 12, 2017

The Mark Marquis Group

Friday ~ May 12, 2016 ~ 6 PM Doors & Diner, 8 PM Show

The Bull Run Restaurant (Sawtelle Room) 215 Great Road (Route 2A), Shirley, MA 01464 http://bullrunrestaurant.com

Tickets $15 in Advance or $20 at the Door if Any Left

For the Past 5 YEARS this Annual Concert has SOLD OUT!

For reservations call 978-425-4311 or 877-536-7190 (Toll Free)

Purchase Tickets Online here https://tickets.bullrunrestaurant.com/ordertickets.asp?p=1267

The Bull Run Restaurant serves Steaks, Prime Rib, Atlantic Salmon, Trout Saltimbocca, Roasted Chicken and Turkey, Black Angus Burgers, plus a wide selection of Gourmet dishes prepared by a Culinary Chef.

In 2016 Mark Marquis won the LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD at the Worcester Music Awards !

Mark Marquis, critically acclaimed guitarist, is one of the finest musicians you will hear anywhere. Along with his band, The Mark Marquis Group, he has been performing his music in concert, clubs, and festivals for the past thirty years. Shows combine a blend of jazz, blues, rock, fusion, and world music with a fantastic line up of musicians. In addition to performing his compositions, Mark has been known to pull out and place his own spin on music by such artists as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and more. His solo guitar segments are often a highlight of his concerts. Whatever direction he may take, Mark has a way of bringing his own unique style to whatever is being played. Marquis has written arranged and produced a number of CDs, including the titles, Above the Clouds, The Invisible Ray, Right Place, Right Time. His annual “Most Peaceful Night of the Year” holiday concerts are some of the most popular and well attended shows in the Worcester County area. Fantastic guitar playing always a great band. This is a night of music you don’t want to miss. This is as good as it gets !

Mark Marquis Group ----------------------------- Mark Marquis ~ Band Leader, Composer, Guitar, Keyboards Lizzy Marquis ~ Vocals & Piano Don Kirby ~ Drums Bob Simonellie ~ Bass Bill Jones ~ Saxaphone Jerry Sabatini ~ Trumpet

Please LIKE & SHARE The Mark Marquis Group here http://www.facebook.com/Mark-Marquis-186138350100 http://www.markmarquis.com

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