2019 SSPA OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS
PRESIDENT DIRECTORS TRUSTEES Bruce T. Cameron Jason R. Cameron & MEMBERS Kurt DeVries * Roger Good VICE PRESIDENT John J. Hayes, III Kevin Leddy & CLERK N. Frank Neer Joy P. Schiffmann Richard L. Evans Meg Nelson Thomas D. Shipp Tina Watson TREASURER Brian S. Noble Susan Weisenfluh Robert C. Jordan, Jr. Jeffrey C. Pratt * Elizabeth A. Sullivan Rebecca J. Synnestvedt *Chairmen of Community Trust
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From The EXECUTIVE PRODUCER… Welcome
It’s been almost 70 years of transformation in the live music and recording industries. Technology continues to advance at record speed and we appreciate you taking the time to slow down and smell the roses with us. Thank you for making your memories with us here at the Cape Cod Melody Tent and South Shore Music Circus. It’s because of your loyalty that we continue to do what we do.
It is our pleasure to welcome back many performers who consider our venues more than just a stop on tour but a home away from home. They appreciate just as well as we do, the intimate concert setting experience our venues bring with our patrons. Artists like Lee Brice, Brett Eldredge, Chris Botti, and Jim Gaffigan are just a few of the many returning performers under the tents this summer. At the same time, the summer is a time to try new experiences and we invite you to do so by seeing our newcomers at the venue, artist like Brothers Osborne, Foreigner, and Squeeze.
We’d like to thank our patrons for keeping their money where their heart is. You’ve made an investment in both a memorable night out and also in your community. We use proceeds from ticket sales to support non-profit arts and education organizations throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod. Local art, music classes, and town libraries flourish because of you. In recent years, we’ve donated over $4.5 million. Thank you for embracing what makes our communities unique and supporting independent arts organizations. When you shop local you nurture community.
Success at our venues is ensured by our loyal Inner Circle, Gold Circle Clubs and also our loyal employees. It’s the relationships that have been formed over the years between both that has people returning year after year. We truly appreciate you all! We hope that you continue to come out and enjoy our world class entertainment with us each year.
For additional information regarding club memberships, please check in at the box office or on our websites for details. We thank you for joining us for the 2019 season and going forward.
Sincerely,
Vincent G. Longo CEO/Executive Producer
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General INFORMATION
Cape Cod Melody Tent South Shore Music Circus 21-41 West Main Street, 130 Sohier Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 Cohasset, MA 02025 (508) 775-5630 (781) 383-9850 www.melodytent.org www.themusiccircus.org
BOX OFFICE: search. Please allow additional time ATMS: Our official websites for secure for entry. To ensure the highest level For your convenience ATMs are ticket purchases are: melodytent.org of safety and security, all patrons are located behind Section C at the and themusiccircus.org. Use our subject to security screening, which Melody Tent and behind Section 5 at sites to avoid overpriced secondary may include metal detection devices the Music Circus. market, fraudulent tickets. We cannot and/or pat down. guarantee the authenticity of tickets FIRE EXITS: purchased through other sites. Tickets PARKING: Locate the lighted sign nearest the are also available by calling Etix at Patrons are requested to park only seat you occupy. In the event of an 1-800-514-3849. The Melody Tent in designated Melody Tent or Music emergency, follow management Box Office is open seven days a week Circus parking lots. Please do not and staff instructions, and WALK TO from noon to 6PM; on show nights it is sound your horn when leaving the THE EXIT. open through intermission. The Music parking lot. We are in a residential area Circus Box Office is open Monday – and this is a good neighbor policy. PLEASE NOTE: Saturday from noon to 6PM; closed Professional cameras (with Sunday. On the days of the children’s RESTROOM LOCATIONS: detachable lenses) or recording shows, the box office opens one hour Melody Tent: Opposite aisles 4, 5 and 6. devices are not permitted inside this before show time. Music Circus: Restrooms are located theatre without written permission of opposite aisles 4 and 8. The restroom the management. Photographs and SPECIAL NEEDS: building opposite aisle 8 includes recordings are strictly regulated by Wheelchair accommodations may handicapped access. Massachusetts State Law; violators be arranged by calling or visiting may be punished by ejection and may our box office. Patrons arriving LOST & FOUND: be liable for monetary damages under with wheelchairs should inform Lost & Found is located in the main Massachusetts State Law. the patrolman on the street to be office adjacent to the box office. directed to the appropriate parking The Melody Tent and Music Circus are space. Assisted listening devices are CELLULAR PHONE not responsible for schedule changes available at both facilities. Patrons ETIQUETTE: beyond our control, or for lost, stolen should request listening devices when Please turn all cell phones on to silent or misplaced tickets. All sales are tickets are purchased, or at least 24 mode while inside the theatre. final. No re-admittance. hours in advance of performance. CONCESSIONS: The Melody Tent and Music Circus SECURITY: Our concessions stands are open are operated by the South Shore To provide a safe environment for prior to the performance and during Playhouse Associates, Inc., a non- patrons, performers and staff, the intermission. We serve a variety of for-profit company that donates policy for bringing totes/bags into the food and beverages, including beer, proceeds to other not-for-profit arts venues is as follows: Transparent/clear wine and champagne, pizza, hot organizations throughout the South see through totes, bags, clutches, pretzels, hot dogs, ice cream and Shore and Cape Cod. and, one gallon re-sealable zip lock cotton candy. We offer a Premium bags are permitted. Non-transparent Wine Bar located near aisle 11 at the bags exceeding 12" x 12" x 6" are Music Circus and opposite aisle 4 at not permitted. All bags are subject to the Melody Tent. All beverages may be enjoyed under the Tents. All stands now accept credit cards.
There is no smoking in the theatres at any time including electronic smoking devices. Designated outside smoking areas are clearly marked.
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CEO/EXECUTIVE SSPA DIRECTOR OF SOUND ENGINEERS PRODUCER, MUSIC PRODUCTION Phil Sullivan (Music Circus) CIRCUS / MELODY TENT Tony Raine Zach Iven (Melody Tent) Vincent G. Longo FACILITY MANAGERS LIGHTING ASSISTANT TO CEO/ Scott Niski (Music Circus) Kendra Murphy EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Kevin Hoppe (Melody Tent) Cecelia Eby MUSIC INSTRUMENT ART DIRECTION SERVICES CONTROLLER Peg Lee BERGSTEN MUSIC INC. Katie Walsh ARTIST CUISINE HOSPITALITY DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/ TASTEFULLY DONE CATERING Elizabeth Doherty (Music Circus) PUBLIC RELATIONS Kevin Dubois Mary Graham (Melody Tent) Tricia Byrnes CONCESSIONS MANAGERS GROUP SALES ASSOCIATES BOX OFFICE MANAGERS Ron Ford (Music Circus) Nan Jordan, David Sheehan Nan Jordan (Music Circus) Kevin Dubois (Melody Tent) Evan Frye (Melody Tent) HEAD OF SECURITY HOUSE MANAGERS Michael Moore, Sr. GENERAL MANAGER Lisa Pratt (Music Circus) (Music Circus) (MELODY TENT) John Sforza (Melody Tent) John Chaplic (Melody Tent) Keith Bellevue SOUND & LIGHTS WHB CONCERT PRODUCTION, LLC William Blaine, President John Coretto, Operations
We want to take this opportunity to thank the entire team for all their dedication and hard work to make magic happen for our artists and patrons. You ROCK!
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Robert Cray, Marc Cohn, Blind Boys of Alabama MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2019
Robert Cray has been bridging the lines between Blues, Soul and R&B for the past four decades, with five Grammy wins and over 20 acclaimed albums. For his latest project, Robert Cray & Hi Rhythm, the blues Hall of Famer traveled to Memphis with his friend, renowned Grammy award-winning producer Steve Jordan, to make a classic soul album with Hi Rhythm, the band that helped create that sound. During the 90s the Cray band was featured in concert with artists like Clapton, The Stones, John Lee Hooker, BB King and Bonnie Raitt.
Marc Cohn solidified his place as one of this generation’s most compelling singer-songwriters, combining the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the passion of a great soul man after winning a Grammy for his soulful ballad “Walking in Memphis.” Rooted in the rich ground of American rhythm and blues, soul and gospel and possessed of a deft storyteller’s pen, he weaves vivid, detailed, often drawn-from-life tales that evoke some of our most universal human feelings: love, hope, faith, joy, heartbreak.
The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare distinction of being recognized around the world as both living legends and modern-day innovators. They are not just gospel singers borrowing from old traditions; the group helped to define those traditions in 20th century and almost single-handedly created a new gospel sound for the 21st. Since the original members first sang together as kids at the Alabama Institute for the Negro Blind in the late 1930s (including Jimmy Carter, who leads the group today), the band has persevered through seven decades to become one of the most recognized and decorated roots music groups in the world.
Toots & The Maytals MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 2019 MUSIC CIRCUS: SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2019
Toots is one of the true architects of reggae – so much so that “Do the Reggae,” a 1968 single by Toots and his group, the Maytals, is credited with giving the genre its name. Classic songs written and recorded by Toots and the Maytals have been covered by the likes of the Clash and the Specials, and the group was featured in reggae’s greatest breakthrough event – “The Harder They Come,” the 1972 film that became an international sensation. At the heart of it all is that voice – drenched in soul, rooted in gospel, and still breathtakingly powerful after almost four decades in the spotlight.
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The Avett Brothers MELODY TENT: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019
The Avett Brothers continue to be revered as one of the top folk-rock acts in the country. Their album “True Sadness” achieved The Avett Brothers highest career debut to date and dominated multiple charts. The Rick Rubin produced album hit #1 on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart, #1 Top Rock Albums Chart, #1 Digital Albums Chart, #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and scored two Grammy nominations. They were inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2016. 2018 brought the HBO premiere of “May It Last: A Portrait of the Avett Brothers,” a documentary on the lives of the Avett Brothers. SOLD OUT!
Blood Sweat & Tears MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019 MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019
Blood, Sweat & Tears is not the first band to ever use a horn section, but they are the first to fuse it with rock, jazz and some blues thrown in for good measure. No one can deny they invented a new style of music. From the first ensemble in the late sixties practicing in a loft on Bleeker Street in New York’s Greenwich Village and having crowds clapping on the street below between songs, founding member and drummer Bobby Colomby knew they were on the right course. The band’s self-titled album, “Blood Sweat & Tears”, received the prestigious Grammy award for “Album of the Year” in 1970 and produced three major hit singles: “You Made Me So Very Happy,” “Spinning Wheel,” and “And When I Die.” To this day Bobby Colomby (founding member) still handpicks the musicians for every tour. Colomby still uses the same theory: “Great Musicians Make Great Music.”
Jamey Johnson MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2019
Eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” according to the Washington Post. He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year awards from both, the CMA and ACMs. The Grammy-nominated ‘Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran’, paired him with Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Ray Price, Elvis Costello, George Strait, Vince Gill and Merle Haggard.
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WCOD Cape Cod Chowder Festival MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019
A Cape Cod tradition continues with WCOD cooking up its annual “Chowder Fest” at the Melody Tent. It’s the recipe for a perfect day of sampling chowder from many of the Cape’s best restaurants, all competing for the coveted “WCOD Chowder Bowl.” Bring the family and spend the afternoon savoring the “souper” seaside flavor of quintessential Cape Cod, while listening to some of the best bands on the Cape. Don’t miss your chance to get “bowled” over by the Cape’s choicest chowders! WCOD, WXTK, WEEI, and Cool 102 are happy to be partnered with Cape Cod Melody Tent and these incredible restaurants, yet again, for this special annual event!
An Evening with Happy Together Tour MELODY TENT: TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2019 MUSIC CIRCUS: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2019 STARRING: The Turtles Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night Gary Puckett & The Union Gap The Buckinghams The Classics IV The Cowsills
The biggest bands of the 60’s and 70’s take one stage at the Melody Tent this summer. Back by popular demand, each act on the Happy Together Tour will perform their hits with an amazing encore that will leave you whistling the soundtrack of the 60’s and 70’s. This is an evening full of hit after hit…after HIT!
Kip Moore MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2019
Kip Moore’s current Top 20 single “Last Shot” is the second taken from his revered third studio album SLOWHEART and follows his fourth No. One hit “More Girls Like You.” “SLOWHEART,” garnered instant praise from critics as Moore’s “most complete, cohesive declaration of his artistic sensibilities yet” (NPR,) as well as landing on multiple “Best Of” lists including Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stone, UpRoxx, Bobby Bones Show, Taste Of Country, Sounds Like Nashville, The Boot, PopMatters and Whiskey Riff.
An Evening with The Fab Four MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2019 MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JULY 14, 2019
The Emmy Award Winning Fab Four is elevated far above every other Beatles Tribute due to their precise attention to detail. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles’ classics such as “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Yesterday,” “A Day In The Life,” “Twist And Shout,” “Here Comes The Sun,” and “Hey Jude,” the Fab Four will make you think you are watching the real thing.
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Craft Brews, Blues and BBQ Festival MELODY TENT: WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2019 Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes, Brian Sances Band, British Yankees
The Melody Tent presents Craft Brews, Blues and BBQ on July 17! Nothing goes better with a craft beer than slow-cooked BBQ and Blues music. Join us for headlining blues artist and three time Grammy award-winner Tom Hambridge & The Rattlesnakes while you sample craft beers from over 10+ local breweries and vote for “Cape Cod’s Best Brew Master.” Mouthwatering BBQ from local restaurants will keep your taste buds satisfied.
An Evening with Kidz Bop MELODY TENT: THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019
Kidz Bop World Tour 2019 is a brand-new show and an interactive experience for the whole family. The Kidz Bop Kids will be performing some of today’s biggest hits, with engaging new set design, exciting choreography, and more! In the U.S., Kidz Bop is the No. 1 music brand for children and young adults, featuring today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids”, selling over 20 million albums and generating over 2.7 billion streams since the family-friendly music brand debuted in 2001.
Boston Comedy Blow Out MUSIC CIRCUS: THURSDAY, JULY 18, 2019 MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JULY 21, 2019
The Boston Comedy Blowout will feature seven of the area’s most popular and recognizable stand-up comedians—Steve Sweeney, Don Gavin, Christine Hurley, Tony V, Corey Rodrigues, Dave Russo, and Will Noonan— each of whom is a staple performer in the Boston-area comedy scene!
Lee Brice MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019 MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019
Lee Brice has produced a string of hits from “A Woman Like You,” “Love Like Crazy,” “Hard2Love,” and I Don’t Dance. Single certifications include “I Don’t Dance” and “A Woman Like You,” with “That Don’t Sound Like You” reaching double Platinum. With well over 2 billion spins on Pandora, Lee Brice was inducted into the streaming service’s ‘Billionaires Club’ on June 8, 2018. The “Rumor” singer, who is now among the Top 25 most-streamed country artists of all time on Pandora, is only the second country artist behind Keith Urban to receive the Pandora Billionaire plaque and puts Lee in company with not only Urban, but legends including Johnny Cash and Fleetwood Mac, and pop phenoms such as John Legend.
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Stephen Marley MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, JULY 19, 2019
The second son of Bob and Rita Marley, eight time Grammy winning musician and producer Stephen hits the stage to showcase his talent for navigating between genres by effortlessly blending reggae with soul, hip hop and electronic beats.
An Evening with Joe Bonamassa MELODY TENT: WEDNESDAY, JULY 24, 2019
Two time Grammy-nominated blues-rock guitar icon Joe Bonamassa announces his new U.S. Summer tour dates for 2019 in support of his upcoming all-original Studio Album “Redemption” (J&R Adventures). Hailed worldwide as one of the greatest guitar players of his generation, Joe Bonamassa has almost single- handedly redefined the blues-rock genre and brought it into the mainstream.
Backed by a stellar band of legendary musicians including Late Night with David Letterman’s Anton Fig (drums), Nashville recording legend Michael Rhodes (bass) and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and member of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Reese Wynans (piano/organ) and featuring soulful background singers and fantastic horns to bring a whole new life to the show which will feature brand new songs alongside career-spanning favorites. Bonamassa’s career in the music industry has built steadily over the years and is only gaining more momentum.
An Evening with Get the Led Out - Tribute to Led Zeppelin MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019
From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of Led Zeppelin and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musician’s intent on delivering Led Zeppelin live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that Zeppelin themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album…GTLO delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents, GTLO brings what the audience wants…a high energy Zeppelin concert with an honest, heart- thumping intensity.
Aaron Lewis MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2019 MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019
Aaron Lewis is known for his outspokenness, outlaw Country tunes and impassioned live show. He is hitting the road for The State I’m In Tour in advance of new music coming in 2019. Giving fans something different, The State I’m In Tour will feature acoustic songs along with stories, from Lewis as he shares personal tales from the stage.
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Dark Desert Eagles MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2019 MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2019
With 5 number #2 singles, 5 Grammy Awards, 5 American Music Awards and 6 #1 albums, The Eagles are one of the bestselling bands of all time, having sold more than 150 million records. Their “Greatest Hits” is the bestselling album of the 20th century.
Touched by the passing of Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey, Pat Badger (founding member of the multi- platinum rock act Extreme) formed the Dark Desert Eagles in tribute. Wanting only the best for this project, he enlisted fellow Extreme member Kevin Figueiredo, multi-instrumentalist Chris Lester, soaring guitar hero Eric Clemenzi, and Tom Appleman, a Berklee College of Music Professor. Together, they formed the Dark Desert Eagles to stunningly re-create the amazing musicianship, soaring vocal harmonies and timeless repertoire of The Eagles.
Brit Floyd, The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Tribute Band MUSIC CIRCUS: SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2019
Brit Floyd, the world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute band, returns in 2019 with its most ambitious and biggest production yet; a very special 40th Anniversary celebration of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, ‘The Wall’. Released in November 1979, a semi-autobiographical concept album from the mind of Pink Floyd founding member Roger Waters, ‘The Wall’ remains one of the biggest selling albums of all time, and a major moment in rock music history. As well as performing highlights from The Wall, the new Brit Floyd production will include songs from Pink Floyd’s classic albums, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Division Bell, and much more.
An Evening with Chris Botti MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2019
Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed album, ‘When I Fall In Love’, Chris Botti has become the largest-selling American instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with PBS has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. Most recently, his latest album ‘Impressions’ won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental. Performing worldwide and selling more than four million albums, he has found a form of creative expression that begins in jazz and expands beyond the limits of any single genre.
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An Evening with Dark Star Orchestra MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019
Performing to critical acclaim for over 20 years and over 2,800 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead’s extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use their catalog to program a unique set list for the show. This allows fans both young and old to share in the experience. By recreating set lists from the past, and by developing their own sets of Dead songs, Dark Star Orchestra offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within this musical canon.
World Music, Food & Wine Festival MELODY TENT: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2019
The World Music, Food & Wine Festival is a celebration of the tastes and sounds of Cape Cod’s international and domestic culture. Join us to sample popular dishes from local restaurants while listening to the sounds of nationally renowned artists performing Reggae, Brazilian, Afro-dance, Celtic, Americana, Jazz, and more. Admission includes a FREE wine tasting under the tent with wines from all over the world, sponsored by Carolina Wines.
An Evening with ABBA The Concert MELODY TENT: THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2019
Bringing one of the greatest Pop phenomenon’s in the history of music back to life, ABBA The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance, while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Many critics agree, ABBA The Concert is the most amazing and authentic ABBA tribute show in the world. Come dance, come sing, and have the time of your life at The Ultimate Tribute Celebration!
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Brett Eldredge MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019 MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019
Seven years into one of the hottest careers in country music, there are more eyes on Brett Eldredge than ever before. With the release of his latest album from Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville, those eyes will finally get the full story. His new album is filled with soul-searching lyrics and the raw, complex emotions Eldredge has always wanted to share. It’s so personal that when it came time to decide on a name, there was only one option, it had to be self-titled. “This album doesn’t sound like any of the others,” he admits. “I never want my fans to think I’m gonna do the same thing over and over – I want them to wonder what’s coming next.” SOLD OUT!
Voyage, The Ultimate Journey Tribute MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 2019
Voyage has been hailed by fans and critics alike as the #1 Journey tribute band in the world, performing JOURNEY’s music with chilling accuracy since 2005. Voyage has dominated America with more sold out shows than any other tribute band. Singer Hugo is an absolute dead ringer for Steve Perry both visually and vocally. He continues to stun fans with his miraculous resemblance, exact mannerisms and identical voice to Steve. Fans agree that VOYAGE delivers the closest experience to the original Steve Perry fronted lineup. The band also features world class New York musicians; Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Charlie Zeleny and Al Spinelli who along with Hugo have brought the show to critical acclaim through the many sold out shows.
Gavin DeGraw MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 2019
Gavin DeGraw is a multi-platinum selling singer, performer and songwriter. He first broke through with the 2003 release of his debut album, Chariot, which sold over 1 million copies, earned platinum certification, and yielded three hit singles: “I Don’t Want To Be,” “Follow Through,” and the title-track, “Chariot.” He has continued to hit the charts over the last decade with songs such as “Not Over You” co-written with OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder. The track reached #1 on the Hot AC charts, was a top 10 hit on Top 40, and was certified double platinum. In 2013, DeGraw released his fourth studio album, Make A Move, which included the hit song “Best I Ever Had” and garnered rave reviews from such publications as Billboard, People and Entertainment Weekly amongst many others. Since then he has been consistently touring around the world, including sold out dates with the legendary Billy Joel.
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Rock The Yacht MELODY TENT: THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019
Come sail away and ride the musical tide with Rock The Yacht 2019 for an evening full of greatest hits performed by the artists who helped shape the sounds of the seventies. Ambrosia, the headliner for this year’s tour, is an American rock band formed in southern California in 1970. They had five Top 40 hit singles between 1975 and 1980, songs like, ”How Much I Feel” and “Biggest Part of Me”. After a hiatus in the late eighties, most of the original band members reunited and have been active with the group for the past three decades. Peter Beckett, the voice of the original band Player, is best known for the band’s international number one hit, “Baby Come Back.” There are songs you hear in your life that transport you to a certain time period or give you a special feeling. This night is full of them. You’ll hear John Ford Coley’s “I’d Really Love to See You Tonight” and Elliot Lurie’s “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)”.
An Evening with Paula Poundstone MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 2019
Paula Poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit. When she isn’t collecting hotel soaps while on tour or panel-ing on NPR’s #1 show, Wait, Wait...Don’t Tell Me!, Paula hosts the popular Maximum Fun podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. Nobody is a comedy field guide to life complete with taste tests, cats of the weeks and leading experts in everything from beekeeping to ping pong to prosopagnosia (say that 3 times fast).
Paula’s stand-up credentials are endless: Cats, Cops and Stuff; Goes to Harvard; Look What the Cat Dragged In; and numerous television appearances including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Last Call with Carson Daly and Late Show with David Letterman. Famously, Paula provided backstage commentary during the 1992 presidential election on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and was the first woman to host the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Jim Jefferies MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019
Jim Jefferies has firmly established himself as one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, with a controversial and belief-challenging stand-up style that continues to surprise and entertain audiences across the globe. His latest international stand-up comedy tour, The Unusual Punishment Tour, kicked off to rave reviews. His latest project is Comedy Central’s new, weekly late night series, The Jim Jefferies Show.
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Ultimate 70’s MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2019 MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 2019
For more than 50 years, Poco’s distinctive harmonies and stellar musicianship helped define the sound of country-rock. Still led by the band co-founder and multi-instrumentalists who wrote and sang their biggest hits, they are a dedicated unit of four formidable songwriters, vocalists, arrangers and players.
From their start as the house band at the famed Studio One, to playing for tens of thousands of fans at festivals and arenas, Atlanta Rhythm Section earned their place as one of the top acts in country rock. Featuring 2 original members and with 15 albums of outstanding songwriting and performances, ARS embodies all that the phrase “classic rock” implies.
From their beginnings in mid-Sixties Ohio, as a group of friends playing cover tunes to the present-day unit featuring founding member/pedal-steel innovator John David Call, veteran bassist Mike Reilly, propulsive drummer Scott Thompson and guitar ace Donnie Clark, Pure Prairie League continues to embellish the rich 43-year history of one of Country-Rock’s pioneering forces.
Brothers Osborne MELODY TENT: THURSDAY AUGUST, 22, 2019 MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019
Two sons from a working-class family, John and TJ Osborne formed Brothers Osborne as a twang-and-crunch duo that blends equal parts country and rock. The singer/songwriter siblings recently earned back-to-back ACM Vocal Duo of the Year Awards along with ACM Music Video of the Year for their Top 10, GRAMMY-nominated single, “It Ain’t My Fault.” Brothers Osborne also currently reigns as the two-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year. They recently released their sophomore album, PORT SAINT JOE, in April with the hits “Shoot Me Straight” and “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You)”.
Foreigner MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2019 MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2019
With ten multi-platinum albums and sixteen Top 30 hits, Foreigner is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 75 million. They’re responsible for some of rock and roll’s most enduring anthems including “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” “Hot Blooded,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Feels Like The First Time,” “Urgent,” “Head Games,” “Say You Will,” “Dirty White Boy,” “Long, Long Way From Home” and the worldwide #1 hit, “I Want To Know What Love Is.” SOLD OUT!
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Midland MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019
Hailing from Dripping Springs, TX lead vocalist Mark Wystrach fronts Midland’s rich sound that is rounded out with lead guitarist Jess Carson and bass player Cameron Duddy. Rooted in tradition in both sound and style, their critically-acclaimed freshman album, On The Rocks launched to rave reviews from notable outlets such as the Los Angeles Times and Rolling Stone Country, On The Rocks was declared “the year’s best Country album” by Washington Post. Their debut No. 1 single “Drinkin’ Problem,” which offers an intentional nod to Country music reminiscent of the 1970s and 80s, earned the band their first GRAMMY Awards nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Duo/Group Performance.
Squeeze – The Squeeze Songbook Tour MUSIC CIRCUS: SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2019 MELODY TENT: TUESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2019
As teenagers on the South London Scene in the 1970’s, childhood friends Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook formed Squeeze, the pioneering UK band that saw them dubbed “The New Lennon and McCartney.” Championed early on by the Velvet Underground’s John Cale, who produced their debut EP, Packet Of Three, Squeeze established their position as one of Britain’s most beloved bands with 1979’s Cool For Cats, setting off a career that would span decades and produce hits in the UK and abroad.
An Evening with Temptations & The Four Tops MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2019 MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019
For more than fifty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. The history of The Temptations is the history of contemporary American pop. An essential component of the original Motown machine, that amazing engine invented by Berry Gordy, The Temps began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. It wasn’t until 1964 however, that the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the things You Do” turned the guys into stars. An avalanche of hits followed, many of which…“My Girl,” for instance…attained immortality. With “It’s Growing,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Beauty Is only Skin Deep,” “I Wish It Would Rain”…the hits kept coming.
The Four Tops—The quartet, originally called the Four Aims, made their first single for Chess in 1956, and spent seven years on the road and in nightclubs, singing pop, blues, Broadway, but mostly jazz—four- part harmony jazz. When Motown’s Berry Gordy Jr. found out they had hustled a national “Tonight Show” appearance, he signed them without an audition to be the marquee act for the company’s Workshop Jazz label. That proved short-lived, and Stubbs’ powerhouse baritone lead and the exquisite harmonies of Fakir, Benson, and Payton started making one smash after another with the writing-producing trio Holland- Dozier-Holland. In 1990, with 24 Top 40 pop hits to their credit, the Four Tops were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
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Jim Gaffigan MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2019
Jim Gaffigan is a four-time Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, two-time New York Times best-selling author, Emmy winning top touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life. In addition to two seasons of the critically acclaimed semi- autobiographical The Jim Gaffigan Show, which he wrote and produced with his wife Jeannie, and his widely popular stand-up comedy specials, Gaffigan has guest starred on many television comedies and dramas, ranging from Portlandia and Bob’s Burgers to the HBO cult hits Flight of the Concords to dramatic roles in Law & Order. Gaffigan regularity does humorous commentaries on CBS Sunday. Last year Jim served as master of ceremony at The Al Smith Memorial dinner. In 2015, Gaffigan had the great honor of performing for Pope Francis and over 1 million festival attendees at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia.
Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre MELODY TENT: WEDNESDAYS, 11:00 AM SNOW WHITE JULY 10, 2019 RAPUNZEL JULY 17, 2019 LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD JULY 31, 2019 CINDERELLA AUGUST 14, 2019
MUSIC CIRCUS: THURSDAYS, 10:30 AM SNOW WHITE JULY 11, 2019 RAPUNZEL JULY 18, 2019 LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD AUGUST 1, 2019 CINDERELLA AUGUST 15, 2019
Kaleidoscope Theatre delights audiences with their fresh, light-hearted take on the traditional fairy tales. Full of music and laughter, colorful costumes and zany characters, these children’s theatre musicals keep the whole family entertained!
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