For The Outlaws, it’s always been about the music. For more than 40 years, the Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs and endured tragedies to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. Today, The Outlaws have returned with new music, new focus, and an uncompromising new mission: It’s about a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony, and the road. It’s about a group that respects its own legacy while refusing to be defined by it’s past. But most of all, it’s about pride.
It’s About Pride was also the title of the band’s acclaimed 2012 album, universally hailed as their victorious comeback. “Because The Outlaws had been out of the public eye for so long, it was almost like starting over,” explains founding singer / songwriter / guitarist Henry Paul. “But because of the band’s history, we dig deeper, write better, perform stronger. Everything we do is to reinforce the notion that The Outlaws still matter, and that Southern Rock will always matter. It’s a message we’re proud to bring into the 21st century.”
History lesson: Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band’s first three albums The Outlaws, Lady In Waiting, and Hurry Sundown – featuring such rock radio favorites as ‘There Goes Another Love Song,’ ‘Green Grass & High Tides,’ ‘Knoxville Girl,’ and ‘Freeborn Man’ – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. Known as ‘The Florida Guitar Army’ by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band, as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles and The Rolling Stones. Henry Paul left after the group’s third album to form The Henry Paul Band for Atlantic Records, and later co-founded the multi-Platinum country trio BlackHawk. Over the next 20+ years, The Outlaws would experience rampant personnel changes, tonal missteps, ill-fated reunions, and bitter trademark battles that left fans, not to mention Paul, frustrated and saddened. And with the tragic deaths of co-founding members Frank O’Keefe and Billy Jones in 1995 and songwriter/vocalist/lead guitarist Hughie Thomasson in 2007, it was feared that The Outlaws’ trail had come to an end.
When Henry Paul took leadership of the band in 2008, he firmly put The Outlaws back on a path both trusted and celebrated by longtime fans. “Audiences discovered that The Outlaws have something to say that is as engaging as when we began,” says Paul, “which is why every night when we perform, we give nothing less than everything we’ve got.” Along with founding member Paul, the band features several of Southern Rock’s most respected players: Keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins is a co-founding member of BlackHawk and has written hits for artists that include Restless Heart, Kenny Rogers and Eric Clapton. Longtime bassist/vocalist Randy Threet has performed with Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, and BlackHawk, and is familiar to audiences from USA Network’s ‘Nashville Star.’ Lead guitarist Jimmy Dormire has played to millions with Confederate Railroad, Colonel Bruce Hampton, and The Luke Wheeler Band on the TV series Nashville. Drummer Michael Grando – who replaces the band’s retired / beloved co-founder Monte Yoho – has powered the beat for artists that include Joe Diffie, Jason Aldean, and Chris Knight. Vocalist / co-guitarist Jeff Aulich brings new fire to the band’s harmony arrangements and six-string pyrotechnics. The Outlaws have not only re-emerged as what fans now call ‘Southern Rock’s Last Band Standing,’ but as a dedicated band of brothers who still write, play and perform with the skill, grit, and fire of acts a fraction of their age. “I want the fans to see the band’s growth and recognize the quality of the music,” Henry says. “We’re focused on where we come from, where we’re headed and how much fun we’re still having on the ride.”
As live performers, the band burns hotter than ever. “The Outlaws helped define Southern Rock for me and for generations of fans,” wrote music journalist Bill Robinson in The Huffington Post. “Seeing them onstage with The Charlie Daniels Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd or countless others was, for a long time, one of the best experiences I could have. And so it was again when I saw The Outlaws play recently.” The band’s concerts – vividly captured in their 2016 double album Legacy Live – are blazing 2+ hour tributes to the band’s rich history and fiery rebirth. Classic tracks and fan favorites from the first three albums – as well as The Henry Paul Band’s definitive ‘Grey Ghost’ – share the spotlight with songs from It’s About Pride and 2020’s acclaimed Dixie Highway that have been enthusiastically embraced by audiences. “I think our new material goes back to those three classic Outlaws albums, when the band was proud of its influences from country, blues and jazz,” says Paul. “Plus, Jimmy and Jeff have honored and maybe even stepped up the legacy of ‘The Guitar Army’. Our goal is to unite the fans and bring the band back into the light. It’s about finishing what we started.” For Henry, Dave, Randy, Jimmy, Michael, and Jeff, it’s also about a band of brothers who love playing their own brand of rock, and who 40+ years ago first got the chance to share it with the world.
For The Outlaws, it’s still about the music. And now more than ever, it’s about pride.
The scintillating lead singer of THE FOOLS in Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing! It’s A BIG BAND but it’s not your typical Big Band. It’s ROCK & ROLL with HORNS… A ton of them! Expect to hear diverse covers by The Stones, AC/DC, The Animals, Green Day, Johnny Cash & Tom Jones… plus some great FOOLS classics. Mike Girard is joined by guitarist and founding member of THE FOOLS, Rich Bartlett, former FOOLS base player Joe Holaday and drummer, Jim Taft – then stir in Steve LeClaire and The Tornado Alley Horns plus a dozen or so of the best and zaniest horn players in New England! This is one hell of a show! Guaranteed danceable and wildly entertaining. Don’t miss Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing.
Although these ladies travel the country as true professional stand up comedians, each having their own long list of impressive credits, here in a Mother of a Comedy Show they come together as friends! Christine Hurley, Kelly MacFarland and Kerri Louise have all battled in the comedy clubs and done hundreds of theatre shows. The Mother of a Comedy Show gets all these comedic talents together on one stage.
Kerri Louise
Who can turn the world on with her smile? Mary Tyler Moore. But who can turn the world on with her hysterical stories, original humor, and boisterous characters? Kerri Louise. High-energy, commanding and versatile–but enough about her sex life-Kerri Louise can entertain any audience with her warmth and razor-edge wit. She just filmed the hit, new, stand-up show “Gotham Live” on AXS-TV. Kerri was a regular correspondent on the Oprah Winfrey Show and that lead her to be a guest on the very first episode of The Dr. OZ Show. NBC took Kerri all the way to the finals in the show Last Comic Standing. Her performance on that show prompted The Women’s Entertainment Network to make her the star of her own reality show called “TWO FUNNY”. Howard Stern said,“She needs a sitcom!” Other guest appearances include… TV Guide’s “Stand-Up In Stilettos”, NBC’s “The Apprentice”, The Montel Show, Nickelodeon’s “Nick Mom Night Out”, Comedy Central, NBC’s “Access Hollywood”, ABC’s “The View” among many more.
Christine Hurley
Christine Hurley loves what she does…making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material.
Like any great comedian, Christine has an innate ability to see humor in “everyday” situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbeques and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and a stage.
Christine’s maiden voyage into the world of stand up comedy was an open audition in New York City. The television network Nick at Nite was looking for “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST MOM.” She figured if it didn’t go well, no one in New York would have known who she was anyway…
Turns out it went well! Out of thousands of entries, Christine was selected to be a finalist on the nationally televised show. The producers of the show included Carol Leifer (Seinfeld show producer), Jeff Singer (talent scout, Montreal Comedy Festival), Jeffrey Ross (Comedy Central roast master) and actress Sandra Bernhardt.
Her stories and views on motherhood and marriage are exactly what everyone is living through…people get it and love it!
Christine Hurley has quickly become a favorite in the Boston comedy world. She just got a standing ovation at Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home, one of the biggest comedy event in the country!
Kelly MacFarland
As an experienced stand up comedian, Kelly has an extensive and well-rounded resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges and several television appearances.
Kelly is currently touring clubs and colleges across the country and has entertained our US troops overseas. Kelly headlined the 2009 Boston Women in Comedy Festival, was first runner up in the 2009 Boston Comedy Festival, voted Best of the Fest 2010 Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival, appeared in the Oddball Festival 2015 and performed at Boston Calling 2016 and 2017. Kelly has also appeared on Stand Up in Stilettos on the TV Guide Channel, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and is the host of the web series, Fit or Fad for Scripps Network. Most recently, Kelly was part of the Top 100 Comedians of Last Comic Standing Season 9, appeared on AXS Gotham Comedy LIVE and won first in the professional category of the Ladies of Laughter 2016 competition.
Kelly has been hosting events in and around New England as well as across the country for over 10 years. She has done extensive work with the American Heart Association and Kelly hosted the 2017 MITX Technology Awards.
Kelly is also an accomplished improviser, musical improviser and comedic actress. She has performed with Fred Willard, Laura Hall from Whose Line is it Anyway? and has been a resident cast member of the ImprovBoston National Touring Company since 2014. Kelly is a contributor to the Audible series, Sounds Like America and is currently writing a collection of short stories based on her stand-up and her life. Kelly is the creator and co-host of The Fraidy Cat Podcast, sharing real life ghost stories and all things that go bump in the night. She has released two albums, Bombshell and You Woke Up Today, both available on iTunes and Amazon.
She captivates any crowd with her charm, and her refreshing yet playful point of view makes her irresistible.
Beginnings formed in 2002 as a tribute to the music of super-group Chicago. The band makes its home in the New York City metro area and regularly performs for highly enthusiastic and loyal audiences all over the United States.
Performing in Chicago’s original, classic-era 7pc. configuration, Beginnings delivers the world’s most authentic live Chicago concert experience, bringing the legendary band’s extensive catalog to life, with stunning detail, accuracy, and intensity.
Fueled by world class musicianship and a passion for performance, the band is a live music experience not to be missed. The group’s love of the music and dedication to their fans makes for an outstanding and electrifying show every time. Come see the band live, and they promise to “Make You Smile”!
Draw the Line – the “Officially Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show” – originated near Boston Massachusetts, the same as Aerosmith themselves. Established in 1991, Draw the Line has been touring for more than 30 years spanning the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. DTL has played over 3,000 shows to sold out Audiences of up to 20,000 people. From MGM Grand Arena Las Vegas, to festivals throughout the USA, plus many legendary theaters, casinos, and cruise ships, Draw the Line is the standard for tribute shows.
During a January 1998 radio interview, Aerosmith Lead Singer Steven Tyler singled out Draw the Line as the best of the Aerosmith tribute bands. With disc jockey Nik Carter adding, “I’ve seen Draw the Line. They are Aerosmith!!” DTL has been featured in international fanzines, Boston Globe, Boston Herald and other newspapers across the country. DTL has been featured on MTV and AXSTV World’s Greatest Tribute Bands as the best Aerosmith tribute show.
They are the only tribute band that has been featured on Aerosmith’s website as well as their Aero Force One official fan club. With support and accolades from Aerosmith themselves, as well as journalists, top DJs, and fans worldwide, it’s no wonder Draw the Line is recognized as a one-of-its-kind. “A professional show band in a league of their own amongst tribute acts and of a caliber that is unparalleled in the tribute genre”, says Joe Reardon, reporter for the Mariner newspaper group.
Aerosmith members have been known to appear at DTL shows over the years, with original founding Aerosmith member Ray Tabano frequently jamming with them – you never know who you’ll see at a DTL show!
Draw the Line features lead vocalist Neill Byrnes, a true Steven Tyler doppelgänger . Neill won a Steven Tyler lookalike contest during Aerosmith’s Pump tour, which would end up kickstarting his 30 plus year career as Steven Tyler. He has appeared on talk shows, tv commercials, done voice overs and movies. He recently appeared in the 2020 Lynyrd Skynyrd biopic “Street Survivors” as Steven Tyler.
Draw the Line, in addition to Neill, boasts some incredibly talented musicians as well
Gino Caira (Joe Perry)
Jim Dennis (Brad Whitford)
Barry Johnson (Tom Hamilton)
Scott Camara (Joey Kramer)
Together, these five talented musicians perfectly recreate the sound, energy, and vibe of an Aerosmith concert; if you love Aerosmith, this is a show you Don’t Wanna Miss!
Celebrating 15 years as a stand up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night television circuit, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.
The Maine native is featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and has even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight standup! He’s been on over 100 TV shows and costarred in Boondock Saints I and II and All Saints Day, playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the US, Europe, Canada, Kuwait and Iraq.
Celebrating 15 years as a stand up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night television circuit, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.
The Maine native is featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and has even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight standup! He’s been on over 100 TV shows and costarred in Boondock Saints I and II and All Saints Day, playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the US, Europe, Canada, Kuwait and Iraq.
New England’s tribute to Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog, playing all over Northeastern US! Part solo acoustic act, part rockin’ full-band experience, Song Garden covers every phase of Chris’s career, from Soundgarden to Temple of the Dog to Audioslave to his solo work. Song Garden is dedicated to preserving the experience of hearing Chris’s wonderful music performed live. Members include Justin Ballard on Vocals/Guitar, Henry Leingang on Guitar, Jamie Griffith on Bass and Shawn Shetty on Drums.
About Nothing Safe
Nothing Safe is New England’s ultimate, face-blistering tribute to Alice in Chains!
A Celebration of The WHO Featuring Gary Cherone Lead Singer of Extreme (& formerly Van Halen) who has joined together with his brother Mark to take you on an amazing musical journey through the power & passion of The WHO Live.
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day week than by listening to a band who captures the look, feel and sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands that hails from Dublin, Ireland!
Show proceeds benefit the Salisbury Beach Partnership’s free summer beachfront concerts and fireworks series!
About the Band
The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to impersonations. Without compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Unique to The Joshua Tree is their dedication to the entire U2 songbook, including early fan favorites from the 1980-1987 period (Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and The Joshua Tree). Playing each song with the same intensity and emotion, the band covers all phases of U2’s career from their first album, Boy, to the most recent, Songs of Innocence.
When Frank Santos Jr. is on stage, you’re not just a spectator watching a comedy routine. You, your friends, and even strangers in the audience are all potential stars, eagerly awaiting the chance for instant recognition.
Frank Santos Jr. boasts over 20 years of experience
His astonishing array of mind-bending antics can transform any skeptic into a devoted fan. Each performance is always vibrant, energetic, and distinct; no two shows are ever alike.
Frank tailors his show to every occasion
Frank possesses a remarkable talent for reading his audience and adapting his performance to satisfy diverse tastes. His endless variations make it possible for Frank Santos Jr. to entertain everyone, from curious high school students to lively college crowds and nightclubs. He is guaranteed to spark a whirlwind of fun and excitement.
Frank performs nationwide
Frank showcases his talent at numerous theaters across New England, including The Palace Theatre, Colonial Theatre, Capital Center for the Arts, The Wilbur Theatre, and many others. He also performs at Plainridge Park Casino, Twin River Casino, and more. Frank has entertained at major corporate events for companies like Google, Nike, CVS, and Tyco, among others. Additionally, he has made multiple appearances on ABC.
Celebrating 15 years as a stand up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night television circuit, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.
The Maine native is featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and has even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight standup! He’s been on over 100 TV shows and costarred in Boondock Saints I and II and All Saints Day, playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the US, Europe, Canada, Kuwait and Iraq.
Celebrating 15 years as a stand up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night television circuit, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.
The Maine native is featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and has even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight standup! He’s been on over 100 TV shows and costarred in Boondock Saints I and II and All Saints Day, playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the US, Europe, Canada, Kuwait and Iraq.
About Shot of Poison–Tribute to The 40th Anniversary of Poison
Many Poison fans have said, is the best tribute to Poison they’ve ever seen. This group of talented, veteran musicians have created a top-shelf, authentic tribute to the 35th anniversary of Poison, the fun-loving, Los Angeles-based glam rockers who burst onto MTV in 1987 and created a phenomenon, eventually selling 50 million records worldwide, and legendary for their energetic live shows. The band was recognized in 2021 by E! Entertainment as among the very top tribute acts in the country, and was featured on E! TV’s Clash of the Cover Bands.
About Rotten Apple–Tribute to Alice in Chains
In October 2020, Rotten Apple was just a humble idea to pay tribute to one of the most distinctive sounds to ever come out of the Seattle music scene…the music of Alice in Chains. Rotten Apple is a full-blown ensemble of incredibly talented musicians celebrating the music of this legendary iconic band.
AM GOLD is a New York City based tribute band, performing the adult-contemporary hit songs from the late 1970’s through the mid 1980’s. Artists include Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Huey Lewis, Christopher Cross, Lionel Richie and so many more! Most of this Southern-California based music has recently experienced a revival known to many as Yacht Rock. This smooth style of music has stood the test of time. Baby Come Back!
AM GOLD formed when NYC drummer, Dan Wintersteen threw a Yacht Rock party with musician friends for his 30th birthday. Yacht Rock was something that resonated with him – he grew up sailing with his father in Western New York and spent his high school years working at the local Yacht club:
“One thing I always noticed was that there was always this adult contemporary pop and jazz-rock music playing at the Yacht Club, so when I heard about Yacht Rock, I was immediately amused and inspired to do something fun with this.”
Dan got some of his musician friends together and performed various shows in the Greenwich Village of NYC. The parties were a huge success and it was apparent that there was demand for this kind of music.
Dan joined forces with NYC singer/saxophonist Jonny Hirsch, also raised by a family of sailors, and launched AM GOLD YACHT ROCK PARTY!
Legendary New England drumming group RECYCLED PERCUSSION is back!!!
You may have seen them impressing the judges on America’s Got Talent, or even seen them perform in Las Vegas, or maybe as they opened the 2017 Super Bowl or on their Emmy Award Winning TV show “Chaos & Kindness”!
Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show. Whether it is your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks!
Don’t miss this show packed full of surprises and crowd favorites in an incredible turbo-charged performance. Be part of a one-of-a-kind show that took these guys all the way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas!
Legendary New England drumming group RECYCLED PERCUSSION is back!!!
You may have seen them impressing the judges on America’s Got Talent, or even seen them perform in Las Vegas, or maybe as they opened the 2017 Super Bowl or on their Emmy Award Winning TV show “Chaos & Kindness”!
Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show. Whether it is your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks!
Don’t miss this show packed full of surprises and crowd favorites in an incredible turbo-charged performance. Be part of a one-of-a-kind show that took these guys all the way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas!
Legendary New England drumming group RECYCLED PERCUSSION is back!!!
You may have seen them impressing the judges on America’s Got Talent, or even seen them perform in Las Vegas, or maybe as they opened the 2017 Super Bowl or on their Emmy Award Winning TV show “Chaos & Kindness”!
Maybe, just maybe, you are one of the few that have not seen this amazing show. Whether it is your first time or your tenth, a Recycled Percussion show always rocks!
Don’t miss this show packed full of surprises and crowd favorites in an incredible turbo-charged performance. Be part of a one-of-a-kind show that took these guys all the way to the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas!
Celebrating the music of one of rock and roll’s greatest 70’s acts, the Doobie Brothers, with amazing musicianship and spot on harmonies. Always delivering an accurate and high-energy show, THE BROTHERS DOOBIE – Tribute To The Doobie Brothers perform the full range of The Doobie Brothers top hits, including some of the most complex and challenging songs performed for live audiences. Comprised of some of the best musicians and performers in the industry, The Brothers Doobie also introduces Sean Byrne, a world-class vocalist who is no stranger to commanding the stage. THE BROTHERS DOOBIE – Tribute To The Doobie Brothers consistently delivers a remarkable show that will exceed your expectations!
Celebrating its 15th year the 2025 New England Winter Blues Festival will be loaded to the hilt with harmonica royalty and a monster band that the whole Blues world is talking about. Headlining is the hippest harmonicat the world has ever known, Rick Estrin (Rick Estrin & the Nightcats), harmonic legend Jerry Portnoy (Muddy Waters Band, Eric Clapton Band) bonafide harmonica genius Jason Ricci (Jason Ricci & the Bad Kind, Desoto Tiger), the smooth yet monsterous Sugar Ray Norcia (Sugar Ray & Bluetones, Roomful of Blues) all backed by the powerhouse band The Wicked Lo-Down.
About Rick Estrin
Rick Estrin was born in San Francisco, California in 1949, and grew up fiercely independent. As a 10-year-old boy, he made his way to the tough Market Street area and befriended many of the neighborhood characters. When he was 12, his older sister gave him a copy of Ray Charles’ The Genius Sings The Blues, and he became infatuated with the music. Albums from Jimmy Reed, Champion Jack Dupree, Mose Allison, Nina Simone and others soon followed. By the time he was a teenager, Estrin had immersed himself in the urban, African-American culture surrounding him. He got his first harmonica at age 15, and by age 18 was proficient enough to begin sitting in at black clubs around the city. He first jammed with blues master Lowell Fulson and immediately was hired to open five shows for R&B giant Z.Z. Hill. He worked five nights a week for almost a year with guitar legend Travis Phillips in a band fronted by famed pimp/bluesman Fillmore Slim (who was the centerpiece of the acclaimed Hughes Brothers documentary American Pimp). Slim introduced Estrin to singer Rodger Collins, the man who would become Rick’s first real musical mentor. Collins schooled Rick on the finer points of songwriting and show business. At 19, Estrin relocated to Chicago and worked with some of the city’s best bluesmen. He met and jammed with the legendary Muddy Waters, who told Rick, “You outta sight, boy! You got that sound! You play like a man!” Muddy wanted Estrin to go on the road with him, but Estrin missed Muddy’s phone call and it never happened. Estrin eventually moved back to the Bay Area, met guitarist Charlie Baty and formed Little Charlie & The Nightcats. With Charlie’s retirement from touring in 2008, Rick brought in guitar virtuoso Kid Andersen and formed Rick Estrin & The Nightcats.
Estrin cites Sonny Boy Williamson II, Percy Mayfield and Detroit bluesman Baby Boy Warren as his major songwriting influences. His work on the reeds is deep in the tradition of harmonica masters Sonny Boy Williamson II and Little Walter Jacobs, while at the same time pushing that tradition forward with his innovative songs. And his sly and soulful vocals are the perfect vehicle for driving those songs home.
About Jerry Portnoy
Jerry Portnoy was born in 1943 and grew up in the blues-rich atmosphere of Chicago’s famous Maxwell Street Market during the golden age of Chicago Blues. He began his professional career in the late 60s and since that time has performed, live and on television, for millions of people around the world. During a career that includes six years as a member of the fabled Muddy Waters Blues Band, another six as leader of the Legendary Blues Band, four years at the head of his own band The Streamliners, and another four as a featured member of the Eric Clapton Band, his touring schedule has carried him to every state in the union and twenty-eight foreign countries on six continents, with performances at the White House, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, the Smithsonian, London’s Royal Albert Hall, and at major jazz festivals worldwide, including the Newport Jazz Festival, the Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Warsaw International Jazz Jamboree, the Hawaii Pacific Jazz and Music Fair, and the Grande Parade du Jazz in Nice, France.
Jerry has played on several Grammy Award-winning albums while recording with a wide variety of artists including Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Hubert Sumlin Bill Wyman and many others, and was a Grammy Award nominee in 1997 for his work with the Muddy Waters Tribute Band. Television credits include appearances on Saturday Night Live, Soundstage, MTV, VH1, and the Disney Channel, as well as writing and performing original music for Sesame Street. In addition, he has lectured at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, and his definitive 3/CD instructional package, Jerry Portnoy’s Blues Harmonica Masterclass, is widely regarded as the premier teaching tool for those wishing to learn the instrument. Jerry Portnoy now makes his home outside Boston, Massachusetts.
About Jason Ricci
Jason Ricci is an award winning and decorated American singer and harmonica player. In his youth, Jason’s mother brought him to many live Blues shows in his early teens to witness performances of James Cotton, Charlie Musslewhite, Eddie Clearwater, Rod Piazza, Buckwheat Zydeco, Marcia Ball and many more. After studying at the feet of local New England harmonica players and blues musicians Jason moved west to Idaho to attend College. In Boise he found mentorship under Blues Club owner and Hammond B3 player Ken Harris. The relationship between Harris and Ricci, the lure of music and nightlife quickly replaced Jason’s formal studies. Ken Harris gave Ricci a low paying job, 10 dollars a night, working at the bar to allow the underage teen a legal pass to hear and play music. Ken Harris and music patron Dara Longabardi would aid an 18 year old Jason at “The Blues Bouquet” to perform with the likes of Sam Lay, Norton Buffalo, Eddie Shaw, Mark Hummel, Mel Solomon, Smokey Wilson and many more. Harmonica Player and Blues Singer Madison Slim spent many hours teaching Ricci. Jason would join his first band in Boise with Blues Singer Cyndie Lee and Streetwise.
About “Sugar Ray” Norcia
Singer, harp man and three time Grammy Nominee Sugar Ray Norcia’s career kicked into high gear in 1979 when he formed the original Sugar Ray and the Bluetones with guitar giant Ronnie Earl and it has stayed there ever since. Norcia has received a total of twenty two Blues Music Award Nominations including winning two Blues Music Awards in 2014 and has appeared on over sixty albums. In 2012 Ray was inducted into Rhode Island’s Music Hall of Fame. In 2016 Sugar Ray and his band The Bluetones released a CD called “Seeing Is Believing”. Sugar Ray was nominated for an unprecedented seven 2017 Blues Music Awards including Traditional Blues Male Artist and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year!
For The Outlaws, it’s always been about the music. For more than 40 years, the Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs and endured tragedies to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. Today, The Outlaws have returned with new music, new focus, and an uncompromising new mission: It’s about a band of brothers bound together by history, harmony, and the road. It’s about a group that respects its own legacy while refusing to be defined by it’s past. But most of all, it’s about pride.
It’s About Pride was also the title of the band’s acclaimed 2012 album, universally hailed as their victorious comeback. “Because The Outlaws had been out of the public eye for so long, it was almost like starting over,” explains founding singer / songwriter / guitarist Henry Paul. “But because of the band’s history, we dig deeper, write better, perform stronger. Everything we do is to reinforce the notion that The Outlaws still matter, and that Southern Rock will always matter. It’s a message we’re proud to bring into the 21st century.”
History lesson: Formed in Tampa in 1972, The Outlaws – known for their triple-guitar rock attack and three-part country harmonies – became one of the first acts signed by Clive Davis (at the urging of Ronnie Van Zant) to his then-fledgling Arista Records. The band’s first three albums The Outlaws, Lady In Waiting, and Hurry Sundown – featuring such rock radio favorites as ‘There Goes Another Love Song,’ ‘Green Grass & High Tides,’ ‘Knoxville Girl,’ and ‘Freeborn Man’ – would become worldwide gold and platinum landmarks of the Southern Rock era. Known as ‘The Florida Guitar Army’ by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring with friends The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band and The Charlie Daniels Band, as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, Eagles and The Rolling Stones. Henry Paul left after the group’s third album to form The Henry Paul Band for Atlantic Records, and later co-founded the multi-Platinum country trio BlackHawk. Over the next 20+ years, The Outlaws would experience rampant personnel changes, tonal missteps, ill-fated reunions, and bitter trademark battles that left fans, not to mention Paul, frustrated and saddened. And with the tragic deaths of co-founding members Frank O’Keefe and Billy Jones in 1995 and songwriter/vocalist/lead guitarist Hughie Thomasson in 2007, it was feared that The Outlaws’ trail had come to an end.
When Henry Paul took leadership of the band in 2008, he firmly put The Outlaws back on a path both trusted and celebrated by longtime fans. “Audiences discovered that The Outlaws have something to say that is as engaging as when we began,” says Paul, “which is why every night when we perform, we give nothing less than everything we’ve got.” Along with founding member Paul, the band features several of Southern Rock’s most respected players: Keyboardist/vocalist Dave Robbins is a co-founding member of BlackHawk and has written hits for artists that include Restless Heart, Kenny Rogers and Eric Clapton. Longtime bassist/vocalist Randy Threet has performed with Trisha Yearwood, Pam Tillis, and BlackHawk, and is familiar to audiences from USA Network’s ‘Nashville Star.’ Lead guitarist Jimmy Dormire has played to millions with Confederate Railroad, Colonel Bruce Hampton, and The Luke Wheeler Band on the TV series Nashville. Drummer Michael Grando – who replaces the band’s retired / beloved co-founder Monte Yoho – has powered the beat for artists that include Joe Diffie, Jason Aldean, and Chris Knight. Vocalist / co-guitarist Jeff Aulich brings new fire to the band’s harmony arrangements and six-string pyrotechnics. The Outlaws have not only re-emerged as what fans now call ‘Southern Rock’s Last Band Standing,’ but as a dedicated band of brothers who still write, play and perform with the skill, grit, and fire of acts a fraction of their age. “I want the fans to see the band’s growth and recognize the quality of the music,” Henry says. “We’re focused on where we come from, where we’re headed and how much fun we’re still having on the ride.”
As live performers, the band burns hotter than ever. “The Outlaws helped define Southern Rock for me and for generations of fans,” wrote music journalist Bill Robinson in The Huffington Post. “Seeing them onstage with The Charlie Daniels Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd or countless others was, for a long time, one of the best experiences I could have. And so it was again when I saw The Outlaws play recently.” The band’s concerts – vividly captured in their 2016 double album Legacy Live – are blazing 2+ hour tributes to the band’s rich history and fiery rebirth. Classic tracks and fan favorites from the first three albums – as well as The Henry Paul Band’s definitive ‘Grey Ghost’ – share the spotlight with songs from It’s About Pride and 2020’s acclaimed Dixie Highway that have been enthusiastically embraced by audiences. “I think our new material goes back to those three classic Outlaws albums, when the band was proud of its influences from country, blues and jazz,” says Paul. “Plus, Jimmy and Jeff have honored and maybe even stepped up the legacy of ‘The Guitar Army’. Our goal is to unite the fans and bring the band back into the light. It’s about finishing what we started.” For Henry, Dave, Randy, Jimmy, Michael, and Jeff, it’s also about a band of brothers who love playing their own brand of rock, and who 40+ years ago first got the chance to share it with the world.
For The Outlaws, it’s still about the music. And now more than ever, it’s about pride.
The scintillating lead singer of THE FOOLS in Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing! It’s A BIG BAND but it’s not your typical Big Band. It’s ROCK & ROLL with HORNS… A ton of them! Expect to hear diverse covers by The Stones, AC/DC, The Animals, Green Day, Johnny Cash & Tom Jones… plus some great FOOLS classics. Mike Girard is joined by guitarist and founding member of THE FOOLS, Rich Bartlett, former FOOLS base player Joe Holaday and drummer, Jim Taft – then stir in Steve LeClaire and The Tornado Alley Horns plus a dozen or so of the best and zaniest horn players in New England! This is one hell of a show! Guaranteed danceable and wildly entertaining. Don’t miss Mike Girard’s Big Swinging Thing.
Although these ladies travel the country as true professional stand up comedians, each having their own long list of impressive credits, here in a Mother of a Comedy Show they come together as friends! Christine Hurley, Kelly MacFarland and Kerri Louise have all battled in the comedy clubs and done hundreds of theatre shows. The Mother of a Comedy Show gets all these comedic talents together on one stage.
Kerri Louise
Who can turn the world on with her smile? Mary Tyler Moore. But who can turn the world on with her hysterical stories, original humor, and boisterous characters? Kerri Louise. High-energy, commanding and versatile–but enough about her sex life-Kerri Louise can entertain any audience with her warmth and razor-edge wit. She just filmed the hit, new, stand-up show “Gotham Live” on AXS-TV. Kerri was a regular correspondent on the Oprah Winfrey Show and that lead her to be a guest on the very first episode of The Dr. OZ Show. NBC took Kerri all the way to the finals in the show Last Comic Standing. Her performance on that show prompted The Women’s Entertainment Network to make her the star of her own reality show called “TWO FUNNY”. Howard Stern said,“She needs a sitcom!” Other guest appearances include… TV Guide’s “Stand-Up In Stilettos”, NBC’s “The Apprentice”, The Montel Show, Nickelodeon’s “Nick Mom Night Out”, Comedy Central, NBC’s “Access Hollywood”, ABC’s “The View” among many more.
Christine Hurley
Christine Hurley loves what she does…making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material.
Like any great comedian, Christine has an innate ability to see humor in “everyday” situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbeques and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and a stage.
Christine’s maiden voyage into the world of stand up comedy was an open audition in New York City. The television network Nick at Nite was looking for “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST MOM.” She figured if it didn’t go well, no one in New York would have known who she was anyway…
Turns out it went well! Out of thousands of entries, Christine was selected to be a finalist on the nationally televised show. The producers of the show included Carol Leifer (Seinfeld show producer), Jeff Singer (talent scout, Montreal Comedy Festival), Jeffrey Ross (Comedy Central roast master) and actress Sandra Bernhardt.
Her stories and views on motherhood and marriage are exactly what everyone is living through…people get it and love it!
Christine Hurley has quickly become a favorite in the Boston comedy world. She just got a standing ovation at Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home, one of the biggest comedy event in the country!
Kelly MacFarland
As an experienced stand up comedian, Kelly has an extensive and well-rounded resume including comedy clubs, theaters, colleges and several television appearances.
Kelly is currently touring clubs and colleges across the country and has entertained our US troops overseas. Kelly headlined the 2009 Boston Women in Comedy Festival, was first runner up in the 2009 Boston Comedy Festival, voted Best of the Fest 2010 Aspen Rooftop Comedy Festival, appeared in the Oddball Festival 2015 and performed at Boston Calling 2016 and 2017. Kelly has also appeared on Stand Up in Stilettos on the TV Guide Channel, Comedy Central’s Premium Blend and is the host of the web series, Fit or Fad for Scripps Network. Most recently, Kelly was part of the Top 100 Comedians of Last Comic Standing Season 9, appeared on AXS Gotham Comedy LIVE and won first in the professional category of the Ladies of Laughter 2016 competition.
Kelly has been hosting events in and around New England as well as across the country for over 10 years. She has done extensive work with the American Heart Association and Kelly hosted the 2017 MITX Technology Awards.
Kelly is also an accomplished improviser, musical improviser and comedic actress. She has performed with Fred Willard, Laura Hall from Whose Line is it Anyway? and has been a resident cast member of the ImprovBoston National Touring Company since 2014. Kelly is a contributor to the Audible series, Sounds Like America and is currently writing a collection of short stories based on her stand-up and her life. Kelly is the creator and co-host of The Fraidy Cat Podcast, sharing real life ghost stories and all things that go bump in the night. She has released two albums, Bombshell and You Woke Up Today, both available on iTunes and Amazon.
She captivates any crowd with her charm, and her refreshing yet playful point of view makes her irresistible.
Beginnings formed in 2002 as a tribute to the music of super-group Chicago. The band makes its home in the New York City metro area and regularly performs for highly enthusiastic and loyal audiences all over the United States.
Performing in Chicago’s original, classic-era 7pc. configuration, Beginnings delivers the world’s most authentic live Chicago concert experience, bringing the legendary band’s extensive catalog to life, with stunning detail, accuracy, and intensity.
Fueled by world class musicianship and a passion for performance, the band is a live music experience not to be missed. The group’s love of the music and dedication to their fans makes for an outstanding and electrifying show every time. Come see the band live, and they promise to “Make You Smile”!
Draw the Line – the “Officially Endorsed Aerosmith Tribute Show” – originated near Boston Massachusetts, the same as Aerosmith themselves. Established in 1991, Draw the Line has been touring for more than 30 years spanning the continental United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. DTL has played over 3,000 shows to sold out Audiences of up to 20,000 people. From MGM Grand Arena Las Vegas, to festivals throughout the USA, plus many legendary theaters, casinos, and cruise ships, Draw the Line is the standard for tribute shows.
During a January 1998 radio interview, Aerosmith Lead Singer Steven Tyler singled out Draw the Line as the best of the Aerosmith tribute bands. With disc jockey Nik Carter adding, “I’ve seen Draw the Line. They are Aerosmith!!” DTL has been featured in international fanzines, Boston Globe, Boston Herald and other newspapers across the country. DTL has been featured on MTV and AXSTV World’s Greatest Tribute Bands as the best Aerosmith tribute show.
They are the only tribute band that has been featured on Aerosmith’s website as well as their Aero Force One official fan club. With support and accolades from Aerosmith themselves, as well as journalists, top DJs, and fans worldwide, it’s no wonder Draw the Line is recognized as a one-of-its-kind. “A professional show band in a league of their own amongst tribute acts and of a caliber that is unparalleled in the tribute genre”, says Joe Reardon, reporter for the Mariner newspaper group.
Aerosmith members have been known to appear at DTL shows over the years, with original founding Aerosmith member Ray Tabano frequently jamming with them – you never know who you’ll see at a DTL show!
Draw the Line features lead vocalist Neill Byrnes, a true Steven Tyler doppelgänger . Neill won a Steven Tyler lookalike contest during Aerosmith’s Pump tour, which would end up kickstarting his 30 plus year career as Steven Tyler. He has appeared on talk shows, tv commercials, done voice overs and movies. He recently appeared in the 2020 Lynyrd Skynyrd biopic “Street Survivors” as Steven Tyler.
Draw the Line, in addition to Neill, boasts some incredibly talented musicians as well
Gino Caira (Joe Perry)
Jim Dennis (Brad Whitford)
Barry Johnson (Tom Hamilton)
Scott Camara (Joey Kramer)
Together, these five talented musicians perfectly recreate the sound, energy, and vibe of an Aerosmith concert; if you love Aerosmith, this is a show you Don’t Wanna Miss!
Celebrating 15 years as a stand up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night television circuit, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.
The Maine native is featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and has even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight standup! He’s been on over 100 TV shows and costarred in Boondock Saints I and II and All Saints Day, playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the US, Europe, Canada, Kuwait and Iraq.
Celebrating 15 years as a stand up comic, Bob Marley is one of the hottest and most sought-after comedians in the country. He has been featured in his own special on Comedy Central, and is one of the few comics to do the complete late night television circuit, Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.
The Maine native is featured regularly on Sirius XM radio and has even won their Superbowl of Comedy. He has put out over 20 comedy CDs and DVDs. He was inducted into The Guinness Book of World’s Records for “the longest stand up comedy show by an individual” at 40 hours of straight standup! He’s been on over 100 TV shows and costarred in Boondock Saints I and II and All Saints Day, playing Detective Greenly. He has toured the US, Europe, Canada, Kuwait and Iraq.
New England’s tribute to Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog, playing all over Northeastern US! Part solo acoustic act, part rockin’ full-band experience, Song Garden covers every phase of Chris’s career, from Soundgarden to Temple of the Dog to Audioslave to his solo work. Song Garden is dedicated to preserving the experience of hearing Chris’s wonderful music performed live. Members include Justin Ballard on Vocals/Guitar, Henry Leingang on Guitar, Jamie Griffith on Bass and Shawn Shetty on Drums.
About Nothing Safe
Nothing Safe is New England’s ultimate, face-blistering tribute to Alice in Chains!
A Celebration of The WHO Featuring Gary Cherone Lead Singer of Extreme (& formerly Van Halen) who has joined together with his brother Mark to take you on an amazing musical journey through the power & passion of The WHO Live.
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day week than by listening to a band who captures the look, feel and sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands that hails from Dublin, Ireland!
Show proceeds benefit the Salisbury Beach Partnership’s free summer beachfront concerts and fireworks series!
About the Band
The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to impersonations. Without compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Unique to The Joshua Tree is their dedication to the entire U2 songbook, including early fan favorites from the 1980-1987 period (Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and The Joshua Tree). Playing each song with the same intensity and emotion, the band covers all phases of U2’s career from their first album, Boy, to the most recent, Songs of Innocence.
“These are my boys!” exclaimed Sir PaulMcCartney after rocking out to a Chilli performance.
“Awesome!” said film star Ewen McGregor after he guested on drums with the Chillis
“Gotta get me some of that Red Hot Chilli Pipers! I WANT some!”tweeted actor Samuel Jackson afterseeing the band perform on NBC in the summer of 2012
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!
It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland.
It’s The Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers — who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping.
Since they walked away with the top prize on the primetime TV talent show, “When Will I Be Famous” in the U.K. in 2007, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers haven’t stopped for a breath, other than to inflate their bagpipes! Formed in 2002, The Chillis have fast become a global phenomenon, taking their signature ‘Bagrock’ sound to the masses with their unique fusion of rocked up Bagpipes and clever covers of popular songs from all genres. Their trademarked sound is a unique fusion of traditional pipe tunes – like “The Flowers of Scotland”, “The Hills of Argyll”, and “Amazing Grace” (done Chilli-style, of course!) — and contemporary anthems like Queen’s “We Will Rock You”, “Clocks” by Coldplay, “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol, “Let Me Entertain You” by Robbie Williams, and a fantastic rock medley of “Deep Purple”, “Smoke on the Water”, and AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”.
Fun facts about the Chillis:
Over 2.5 million views on YouTube of their viral cover of the Avicci track ‘Wake Me Up’
Gold record for over 100,000 UK sales of their first album “Bagrock to the Masses”
Triple platinum album status for third album and DVD – “Blast Live”
Awarded twice for “Best Live Act in Scotland”
Sold out tours in the UK, USA, China Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Denmark, France, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Ukraine, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and India
Regular performances for A-List showbiz, sports stars and royalty – including Ewan McGregor, Sir Paul McCartney, Gary Player, Samuel Jackson and Her Majesty the Queen
Over 350,000 Facebook followers and a very active Twitter following of thousands of fans
The Chillis have never been more in demand for their infectious style of feel-good music which appeals right across the age range to people all over the world. Theirs are the very best musicians from Scotland and across the globe – many holding World Champion titles and all serious players with impressive credentials and qualifications. There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers. Feel the Chilli heat: It’s time to come closer to the fire!
Indulge your senses in great food and dine at one of our on-site restaurants before the show! Click to make a reservation for dinner before the show at Seaglass Restaurant or Capri Seaside Italian Grille.
Bagpipers who Rock! Wednesday, March 12 | 8PM
Friday,March 14|20:00 pm
Johnny A’s Beck-O-La—Tribute to Jeff Beck + Desolation Angels—Tribute to Bad Company
About The Show
Featuring Johnny A.Led by Grammy Nominated & Boston Music Hall of Fame Guitarist Johnny A. (Yardbirds, Peter Wolf, Bobby Whitlock) also features vocalist Mike Gill (Livesay, Beyond Purple), drummer Marty Richards (J. Geils Band, Joe Perry Project, Duke Robillard), bassist Dean Cassell (Susan Tedeschi, John Cafferty, and the Beaver Brown Band) and keyboardist Steve Hunt (Alan Holdsworth, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham). This group of highly skilled professional musicians will be bringing a career retrospective of Jeff Beck’s music to audiences across America.
Blizzard of Ozz brings the ultimate Ozzy show to Blue Ocean by recreating both the sound and visual appeal of Ozzy’s early very successful solo days with the renowned late guitarist Randy Rhoads, and providing a non stop 2 and a half hour performance of every song from Ozzy’s first 2 albums of the Randy Rhoads era, plus other later Ozzy solo hits as well as some legendary early Black Sabbath favorites.
Blizzard of Ozz band members are experienced musicians fully influenced by Ozzy’s lineup and accurate to their playing style, consisting of Sliptrick Records recording artist Mark George on drums, Marshall Amplification endorsed artist Damiano Christian on lead guitar true to Randy Rhoads style, Ozzy impersonating Mark Lavoie on vocals, Paul Sylvia on bass.
With multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, two Comedy Central specials, and two Amazon Prime specials, including his latest, Parentally Challenged, it’s no wonder the New York Times called Juston McKinney, “Destined for stardom.”
In the late 1990’s, after a career as a Deputy Sherriff in Maine, he traded in his badge for a microphone and went from York County to New York City to pursue a career in comedy. He quickly became a regular at Comic Strip Live, Stand-Up New York, Dangerfield’s, Gotham Comedy Club, Caroline’s on Broadway and the New York Times called him, “Destined for stardom.” Juston would go on to sign sitcom development deals with Warner Brothers, CBS, IFC and Comedy Central.
He has appeared on numerous Comedy Central shows including his half-hour Comedy Central Presents special and his own one-hour special. He has appeared several times on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien as well as a Showtime Comedy Special with Rob Gronkowski. He has appeared twice at Denis Leary’s, Comics Come Home at the TD Garden. His TV & movie credits include The King of Queens,100 Centre Street, The Zoo Keeper and Here Comes the Boom. He recently wrote and starred in the short film, Suck It Up, which screened at the NH Film Festival. He was awarded “Best Acting Performance.”
Johnny Moeller’s developed into one of the genre’s most stunning and soulful six-string stylists with an uncanny ability to support heavy hitters. Although his most visible gig is the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Moeller’s also the Severn Records house guitarist. In that role, he has lent artful licks to albums by stellar vocalists Darrell Nulisch and Lou Pride, harmonica ace Steve Guyger, and others. Johnny has three solo releases to his credit: 1996’s The Return of the Funky Worm, 2001’s Johnny Blues Aggregation, and Bloogalooin 2010.
Bob Welsh (piano / guitar)
Hailing from Covington, LA, Bob moved to the Bay Area in his late teens, where he’s been part of the roots music scene for almost 20 years. He started out in the Rusty Zinn band, and from there has backed up and toured with multiple luminaries all over the world, including Charlie Musselwhite, John Nemeth, Mark Hummel, and several others. He was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album twice, both times as part of Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio.
Rudy Albin (drums)
From Vancouver, B.C., Rudy Albin has had a long association with Jazz/Blues organist Jack McDuff, appearing on five of his records. Albin has also worked extensively with both the Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey orchestras. More recently, he has been an A-list hired gun with the Brooklyn-based Daptone Retro SoulLabel, touring and recording with the Sugarman 3, Lee Fields, and The James Hunter 6.
Steve Kirsty (bass)
Born in Schenectady, NY, and residing in Jersey City, NJ, Steven was born into a family of musicians and music teachers. He has performed throughout America, Spain, and Israel with numerous blues and jazz artists. He is also a saxophonist and piano tuner/technician. His playing is featured on albums such as Charles Cornell’s Time Tales and Your Choice, Nic Cacioppo’s Time in Motion and Beginning to End, and Vin Mott’s Rogue Hunter and Country Blues.
Look-a-like, sound-a-like, Johnny Zatylny has been captivating audiences by carrying on the musical tradition of Freddie Mercury since 2000. His amazing likeness with the original, matches his perfect performance of “Queen” songs both through his voice and his unmistakable stage presence. This fabulous 6-piece Queen tribute is an exciting, high energy show that will get people out of their seats. “Queen Flash” is a grand, theatrical representation of the real Queen concerts, complete with vocal quality unmatched by any other tribute out there. It captures the essence of a band that transformed the music industry and set lofty standards for those who followed. “Queen Flash” will set the stage for a flash back to one of the world’s finest group of rock musicians!
With his powerful presence, from the moment he struts on stage wearing trademark black, gray, and silver sequined jacket, Robert Neary, uncannily, resembles Neil Diamond at the height of his touring career in the 90s and 2000s. His wit and mannerisms on stage is spot on, especially when he plays his guitar. When he speaks and tells the stories and trivia behind some of Neil’s most popular songs, his rich baritone gravelly voice can easily be mistaken for Neil’s own speaking voice. But make no mistake about it at all, if you close your eyes and listen to him sing any of the 22 classic Neil Diamond songs with the magnificent band behind him, you will swear you are listening to the Master himself. This truly is, the most authentic tribute to one of the greatest artists in musical history. The title says it all. It is the quintessential Neil Diamond Concert Experience.
Lynyrd Skynyrd was the most formidable band ever to emerge from the South. Vyntyge Skynyrd tributes and celebrates the 1970’s era of the band by replicating this timeless music as it was originally recorded and performed. Vyntyge Skynyrd captures the fire and heart of the band, as well as the soul of their fearless leader Ronnie Van Zant.
You’ll be transported back to 1977 where you will hear all the classic Skynyrd favorites such as Sweet Home Alabama, Saturday Night Special, Gimme Three Steps, and of course you can yell “FREEBIRD” all you like because you will in fact get it!
“I want to thank you guys for carrying on the name of Lynyrd Skynyrd” – Johnny Van Zant (Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer)
“Vynytge Skynyrd is helping to keep Lynyrd Skynyrd’s music alive” – Artimus Pyle (former Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer)
“One of the best tributes I’ve ever seen” – Gene Odom (former Lynyrd Skynyrd Security Manager and plane crash survivior)
“I love your band. Skynyrd prided themselves in getting it right every night. You guys nailed it. By the way, I’ve listened to most of your posts.” – Paul Abraham (former Lynyrd Skynyrd Manager, writer, friend of the band)
Playing Dead is a Grateful Dead tribute featuring former members of Dark Star Orchestra, Slipknot!, and Uncle John’s Band. Their marathon sets feature music and jams from the entire Grateful Dead catalog. Playing Dead faithfully recreates the experience of a live Grateful Dead concert. The music of The Grateful Dead is a complex stew of different styles of music including rock, blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and more. Their improvisational style and large repertoire guaranteed that every musical performance would be unique. Every Playing Dead show is equally unique featuring different set lists each night and exciting improvisational jams.
Their music sounds as fresh today as it did when it was first released.
Panorama – Five talented musicians from the Boston metro area dedicated to reliving the Magic of The CARS LIVE! We skillfully recreate the arrangements with passion and accuracy transporting the audience back to the time when spinning LP’s ruled the airwaves and new wave music shook the concert halls with excitement.
So, strap in and Get ready to Shake it up! Let us Drive you Home.
We are – Gary Agresti, Darren Muise, Darin Ames, Jeff Ares, Ken Marchione
The Cars were an American rock band formed in Boston in 1976. Emerging from the new wave scene in the late 1970s, the line-up consisted of singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter Ric Ocasek; bassist and singer Benjamin Orr; lead guitarist Elliot Easton; keyboardist Greg Hawkes; and drummer David Robinson.
In 2018 The CARS were inducted into the Hall of Fame. Their music has inspired countless musicians and will live on for generations to come.
Opener: Blue Collar Men
Blue Collar Men is a Tribute to the Music of Styx. Formed in May of 2023 the band is focused on performing the Album versions of your favorite Styx songs and eventually some deep cuts. The band consists of 5 experienced and talented musicians each bringing their individual reverence for Styx’s legacy, and joined in a combined mission to faithfully represent Styx’s music in live performance.
About STRANGE MAGIC Electric Light Orchestra *Featured nationwide on the AXS tv show “The Worlds Greatest Tribute Bands” STRANGE MAGIC is the authentic re-creation of legendary ’70s rock band ELO (Electric Light Orchestra), a multi–media show featuring not only music but background imagery and film. A 9-piece group of multi-instrumentalists perform all of the sounds used in a real ELO show, with vintage keyboards, live cellos, and intricate vocal arrangements. STRANGE MAGIC unleashes a span of ELO hits, including Living Thing, Evil Woman, Strange Magic, Don’t Bring Me Down, Ma Ma Belle, Shine A Little Love and all the rest! Get ready to time-travel back to the classic rock era of the ’70s! It doesn’t get any closer than this!
Matt Ryan, from the World Famous “Legends In Concert” cast, began playing the Springsteen character in 2000, in Legends “full scale” Las Vegas show. The great success in the famous Las Vegas show brought him to performances across the world, eventually evolving his character into the Bruce In The USA show.
The Bruce In The USA Band consists of seasoned world class professional musicians. The show has hosted musicians from such acts/bands as Queen/Paul Rogers, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult, Hall and Oats, Joe Cocker, The Ojays, Aretha Franklin, David Cassidy, The Temptations, Slash… and so many more.This high end, powerhouse, band has taken this genre of performance art to a whole new level, making it the World’s #1 Tribute to the E Street Band’s musical legacy.
To millions of diehard fans around the world, it’s Springsteen’s marathon, party-like performances that have elevated him to hero status. Bruce’s legendary concerts (in the largest arenas) sell-out within hours of their announced sale. For those even lucky enough to get a ticket, there was nothing that could fill the aching void in between Bruce’s long-awaited tours…until now….
The Bruce In The USA show was born on the Las Vegas Strip in the winter of 2004, with its debut at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, in the majestic “V Theatre”. The show assaulted the senses in a fun-filled and exciting party atmosphere on the Vegas Strip, while suspending disbelief for even the toughest skeptics. They’ve been met with critical acclaim, from the Stone Pony, large theaters, and Performance Art Centers across the country, as well as corporate events spanning across the globe for over a decade. Sell out crowds are on their feet from the first song to the last.
Titled, The World’s Greatest Tribute to Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band. by AXS TV’s, THE WORLD’S GREATEST TRIBUTE BANDS, Hosted by Katie Daryl.
Performing a 90 Minute Live Concert on The Sunset Strip, LA.
“Bruce In The USA is the ultimate celebration of Bruce Springsteen & The E St. Band’s legacy”.
When Frank Santos Jr. is on stage, you’re not just a spectator watching a comedy routine. You, your friends, and even strangers in the audience are all potential stars, eagerly awaiting the chance for instant recognition.
Frank Santos Jr. boasts over 20 years of experience
His astonishing array of mind-bending antics can transform any skeptic into a devoted fan. Each performance is always vibrant, energetic, and distinct; no two shows are ever alike.
Frank tailors his show to every occasion
Frank possesses a remarkable talent for reading his audience and adapting his performance to satisfy diverse tastes. His endless variations make it possible for Frank Santos Jr. to entertain everyone, from curious high school students to lively college crowds and nightclubs. He is guaranteed to spark a whirlwind of fun and excitement.
Frank performs nationwide
Frank showcases his talent at numerous theaters across New England, including The Palace Theatre, Colonial Theatre, Capital Center for the Arts, The Wilbur Theatre, and many others. He also performs at Plainridge Park Casino, Twin River Casino, and more. Frank has entertained at major corporate events for companies like Google, Nike, CVS, and Tyco, among others. Additionally, he has made multiple appearances on ABC.
LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev’s goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians”. Their first video went viral, but they really gained traction when Chicago itself published the video on its official website. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, and new original material. This incredible 11-piece band now has over 700,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 200 million+ video views, and over 200 successful US shows under their belt. The future is only looking up for Leonid & Friends.
LEONID & FRIENDS have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev’s goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians”. Their first video went viral, but they really gained traction when Chicago itself published the video on its official website. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, and new original material. This incredible 11-piece band now has over 700,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 200 million+ video views, and over 200 successful US shows under their belt. The future is only looking up for Leonid & Friends.
Fire up the grills, crank the tunes, pour the margaritas, and decorate the car. Start your evening at the tailgate party (separate ticket) in the adjacent parking lot then move inside for the show. Changes In Latitudes is the country’s premier tribute to the Mayor of Margaritaville, Jimmy Buffett. This nationally acclaimed band travels the country with beach balls and leis flying, dancing conga lines, and “Trop Rock” fun for all. It’s the ultimate beach party with an amazing authentic reproduction of the Jimmy Buffett concert experience.
Steve Kareta mimics Jimmy’s casual, storyteller style, while these world-class musicians, traveling with a full tropical stage set-up, will take you on a musical cruise through the sun-drenched waters of the Caribbean. You can expect to hear such classics as “Margaritaville”, “Come Monday”, “Cheeseburger In Paradise”, “Volcano”, and, of course, “Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes”, as well as other crowd-pleasing favorites, like “Brown Eyed Girl”, “Southern Cross”, “Another Saturday Night”, and the Alan Jackson / Jimmy Buffett hit “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere”.
It’s all to benefit the Salisbury Beach Partnership’s 11 weeks of free Summer outdoor concerts and fireworks shows!
Rodney Atkins has charted at least one radio single at Country Radio in three diEerent
decades all while being on the same record label (Curb Records). That sort of commitment
and longevity defines the man. He is an artist with multi-generational impact whose voice
has been a mainstay at Country Radio, challenging all of us to be better no matter our age –
parents who are now grandparents, and adults who first heard Rodney while eating a happy
meal in their booster seat.
The ACM Award-winning artist – who has one of the most recognized and powerful voices in
Country Music –has over 4 billion global streams; six number one radio singles; 16.5 million RIAA-certified
units over 9 singles and 3 albums; has performed on NBC’s TODAY Show, GMA’s Strahan &
Sara, and FOX & Friends; and his song “Watching You” was named Number One Song of
the Decade by Country Aircheck and earned the songwriter a BMI “Million-Air” Award.
Through the hell we all inevitably go through at some point in life, Atkins has cemented
mega-hits in our hearts and minds that help us remain focused on those who matter most.
The superstar, who is more interested in connecting with loyal fans and supporting the
United States Military than grabbing headlines, is putting his masterful finishing touches on
new music that will begin to release in late 2024 and early 2025, beginning with first song,
“True South,” on November 22, 2024.
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New England’s tribute to Chris Cornell, Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog, playing all over Northeastern US! Part solo acoustic act, part rockin’ full-band experience, Song Garden covers every phase of Chris’s career, from Soundgarden to Temple of the Dog to Audioslave to his solo work. Song Garden is dedicated to preserving the experience of hearing Chris’s wonderful music performed live. Members include Justin Ballard on Vocals/Guitar, Henry Leingang on Guitar, Jamie Griffith on Bass and Shawn Shetty on Drums.
