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SOUTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS 2 CAPE COD MELODY TENT 2018 SSPA OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES & 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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In our 70 year history, we’ve seen quite an evolution in the live music and recording industries. Cassettes and CDs have come and gone, digital downloads had their heyday, concerts have become multi-media events, and conglomerates have formed. In the midst of industry upheaval, we’ve continued to be the heart of our communities, offering not only world-class live entertainment but a constant gathering place for friends and families.

Home is where your heart is. We’re pleased to welcome back many performers who consider our venues not just a stop on tour but a home away from home. Lee Brice, Melissa Etheridge, Jake Owen, Boz Scaggs are just a few of the many returning performers under the tents this summer. We hope to become a summer home to some of the new faces of the 2018 season including Chris Janson, Little River Band and Peter Cetera.

We’d like to thank our patrons for keeping their money where their heart is. You’ve made an investment in both a wonderful night out and in your community. We use proceeds from ticket sales to support non-profit arts and education organizations throughout Cape Cod and the South Shore. Local art and music classes, neighborhood sports teams and town libraries flourish because of you. In recent years, we’ve donated over $4 million. Thank you for embracing what makes our communities unique and supporting independent arts organizations. When you shop local you nurture community.

Our success is ensured by the many loyal members of our Inner Circle and Gold Circle Clubs. Our club members join for great benefits including ticket discounts, the opportunity to purchase tickets first, and white-glove treatment by our cheerful box office staff. They stay for the world class entertainment and the memories they make with friends and family. Check in at the box office or on our websites for additional details about joining us for the 2019 season.

Sincerely,

Vincent G. Longo CEO/Executive Producer

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Cape Cod Melody Tent South Shore Music Circus 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: RESTROOM LOCATIONS: FIRE EXITS: Our official websites for secure ticket Melody Tent: Opposite aisles 4, 5 and 6. Locate the lighted sign nearest the purchases are: melodytent.org Music Circus: Restrooms are located seat you occupy. In the event of an and themusiccircus.org. Use our opposite aisles 4 and 8. The restroom emergency, follow management sites to avoid overpriced secondary building opposite aisle 8 includes and staff instructions, and WALK TO market, fraudulent tickets. We cannot handicapped access. THE EXIT. guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased through other sites. LOST & FOUND: SAFETY & SECURITY: Tickets are also available by calling Lost & Found is located in the main To provide a safe environment for Etix at 1-800-514-3849. The Melody office adjacent to the box office. patrons, performers and staff, bags Tent Box Office is open seven days exceeding 12” x 12” x 6” are not allowed a week from noon to 6PM; on show CELLULAR PHONE into the facility. All bags are subject to ETIQUETTE: nights it is open through intermission. search. Please allow additional time Please turn all cell phones on to silent The Music Circus Box Office is open for entry. To ensure the highest level mode while inside the theatre. Monday – Saturday from noon to 6PM, of safety and security, all patrons are closed Sunday. On the days of the subject to security screening, which CONCESSIONS: children’s shows, the box office opens may include metal detection devices Our concessions stands are open one hour before show time. and/or pat down. prior to the performance and during intermission. We serve a variety of SPECIAL NEEDS: PLEASE NOTE: food and beverages, including beer, Wheelchair accommodations may Professional cameras (with detachable wine and champagne, pizza, hot be arranged by calling or visiting lenses) or recording devices are not pretzels, hot dogs, ice cream and our box office. Patrons arriving permitted inside this theatre without cotton candy. We offer a Premium with wheelchairs should inform written permission of the management. Wine Bar located near aisle 11 at the the patrolman on the street to be Photographs and recordings are strictly Music Circus and opposite aisle 4 at directed to the appropriate parking regulated by State the Melody Tent. All beverages may space. Assisted listening devices are Law; violators may be punished by be enjoyed under the Tents. Stands available at both facilities. Patrons ejection and may be liable for monetary that accept credit cards are clearly should request listening devices when damages under Massachusetts marked; please ensure that you are in tickets are purchased, or at least 24 State Law. the proper line for payment. hours in advance of performance. Melody Tent: Opposite aisles 5 and 7. The Melody Tent and Music Circus are PARKING: Music Circus: At aisles 3, 7 and 11. not responsible for schedule changes Patrons are requested to park beyond our control, or for lost, stolen ATMS: only in designated Melody Tent or or misplaced tickets. All sales are For your convenience ATMs are Music Circus parking lots. Please final. No re-admittance. located behind Section C at the do not sound your horn when Melody Tent and behind Section 5 at The Melody Tent and Music Circus leaving the parking lot. We are in a the Music Circus. are operated by the South Shore residential area and this is a good Playhouse Associates, Inc., a non- neighbor policy. for-profit company that donates proceeds to other not-for-profit arts organizations throughout the South Shore and Cape Cod.

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) Sara Paulson (Music Circus & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Kevin Hoppe (Melody Tent ) Melody Tent ) Becky Brooke ART DIRECTION MUSIC INSTRUMENT CONTROLLER Peg Lee SERVICES Katie Walsh BERGSTEN MUSIC INC. ARTIST CUISINE DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/ TASTEFULLY DONE CATERING HOSPITALITY PUBLIC RELATIONS Kevin Dubois Elizabeth Doherty (Music Circus) Deanna Lohnes Mary Graham (Melody Tent ) CONCESSIONS MANAGERS BOX OFFICE MANAGERS Ron Ford (Music Circus) GROUP SALES ASSOCIATES Nan Jordan (Music Circus) Kevin Dubois (Melody Tent ) Nan Jordan, David Sheehan Evan Frye (Melody Tent ) HOUSE MANAGERS HEAD OF SECURITY GENERAL MANAGER Lisa Pratt (Music Circus) Michael Moore, Sr. (Music Circus) Keith Bellevue (Melody Tent ) John Sforza (Melody Tent ) John Chaplic (Melody Tent )

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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Chris Janson MUSIC CIRCUS: WITH SPECIAL GUEST DANIELLE BRADBERY SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH, 8:00 PM MELODY TENT: WITH SPECIAL GUEST ASHLEY MCBRYDE SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH, 8:00 PM

Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music country artist Chris Janson was born to entertain crowds. He just released his new “heart-piercing ballad” (People) “Drunk Girl” to country radio and it is already drawing praise from fans and critics alike. In November he earned his second No. 1 single with the summer anthem “Fix A Drink” from his sophomore Everybody. In 2015, Janson’s breakthrough No. 1 Platinum single “Buy Me A Boat” was the 7th bestselling country song of the year.

“Twenty-one year old, multi-faceted artist Danielle Bradbery steps out and into her own with new leading track, “Sway,” marking a new sound for Bradbery that infuses her pop, R&B, soul and country influences. Penned herself with co-writers Johan Fransson and Emily Weisband, this will be the first project where Bradbery has gotten to play a role in writing her songs, allowing her to find her own voice and share her own story.

Dubbed as one of ’s “Artists You Need To Know,” citing she’s “an Arkansas red-clay badass, with the swagger of Hank Jr. and the songwriting of ,” McBryde fearlessly lays it all on the line, and it’s that honest all-in approach that has led to NPR critic Ann Powers to ask if McBryde could be “among the first post-Stapleton country stars?” McBryde’s album will showcase an artistic vision that will prove her to be one of the genre’s keenest working storytellers, bringing unwavering honesty back into a pop-preoccupied genre.

An Evening with Melissa Etheridge MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, JUNE 15TH, 8:00 PM

Melissa Etheridge stormed onto the American rock scene in 1988 with the release of her critically acclaimed self-titled debut album, which led to an appearance on the 1989 Grammy Awards show. For several years, her popularity grew around such memorable originals as “Bring Me Some Water,” “No Souvenirs” and “Ain’t It Heavy,” for which she won a Grammy in 1992. Etheridge hit her commercial and artistic stride with her fourth album, Yes I Am (1993). The collection featured the massive hits, “I’m the Only One” and “Come to My Window,” a searing song of longing that brought Etheridge her second Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance. In 1995, Etheridge issued her highest charting album, Your Little Secret, which was distinguished by the hit single, “I Want to Come Over.”

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An Evening with Darci Lynne & Friends Live! MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 16TH, 7:00 PM MUSIC CIRCUS: SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH, 3:00 PM

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT SWEETHEART VENTRILOQUIST/SINGER Darci is one of the youngest contestants to ever win NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” garnering over 21 million views on AGT’s YouTube and the most votes for a final performance in the history of the show. An evening for the entire family to enjoy.

WCOD Cape Cod Chowder Festival MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH, 12:00 PM

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 some of the best bands on the Cape. Don’t miss your chance to get “bowled” over by the Cape’s choicest chowders!

An Evening with Happy Together Tour featuring , Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, Mark Lindsay former lead singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders, MELODY TENT: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27TH, 7:30 PM

Music fans have been enjoying the hits of the sixties and seventies since the Summer of Love and beyond. They get to relive those moments on the renowned Happy Together Tour 2018, which is going on its 9th consecutive year. This summer, the Happy Together Tour returns with six headline artists who delivered the biggest hits of the era: The Turtles, Chuck Negron, formerly of Three Dog Night, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Association, Mark Lindsay, former Lead Singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders and The Cowsills.

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An Evening with Boz Scaggs MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH, 8:00 PM

Fans who have followed Scaggs’ remarkable career dating back to the late sixties with the Steve Miller Band; his solo triumphs with such classic as Silk Degrees (1976) and Middle Man (1980); and the splendid assurance of late-period high points like Some Change (1994) and Dig (2001), will instantly recognize Scaggs’ characteristically deft touch as a singer.

An Evening with MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH, 8:00 PM MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JUNE 30TH, 8:00 PM

Academy Award winner Steven Wright is a prototype comedian that many others continually try to follow. One of four children, Wright was raised in Burlington, MA. Upon graduating from Emerson College and holding a bevy of odd jobs, Steven attended an “open mike” audition and became a regular performer at Ding Ho’s Comedy Club and Chinese Restaurant in Cambridge, MA.

Lee Brice MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JULY 7TH, 8:00 PM MUSIC CIRCUS: THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 8:00 PM

When you dig into Lee Brice, with its thick grooves, the squalling guitars, the tumbling drums, sheets of steamy B-3 organ and wide open vocals, the two-time CMA/ACM/Grammy Song of the Year nominee takes listeners to church, school, home and out on a Saturday night. For a man known for raucous live shows and contemplative songs, there’s a whole lot of gospel driving his fourth album.

Little River Band MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, JULY 7TH, 8:00 PM MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JULY 8TH, 8:00 PM

Little River Band was formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975. It was originally a blend of musicians who had enjoyed success in other Australian acts. Their new focus was to get airplay on American radio, and they achieved that goal with good songwriting, powerful vocals, and guitar harmonies. They immediately claimed their place as one of the great vocal bands of the ‘70s…and the ‘80s.

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Kaleidoscope Children’s Theatre

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! MELODY TENT: MUSIC CIRCUS: WEDNESDAYS, 11:00 AM THURSDAYS, 10:30 AM Sleeping Beauty July 11th July 12th Cinderella July 25th July 26th Beauty and the Beast August 1st August 2nd Pinocchio August 15th August 16th

Retro Futura Tour ABC, Modern English, Tony Lewis from The Outfield MELODY TENT: THURSDAY, JULY 12TH, 8:00 PM

Travel back in time to the 1980s with the Retro Futura Tour with ABC, Modern English, and Tony Lewis from The Outfield.

Michael Franti & Spearhead Stay Human Tour MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, JULY 13TH, 8:00 PM MUSIC CIRCUS: SUNDAY, JULY 22ND, 7:30 PM

The “Stay Human” Tour comes in anticipation of Franti’s upcoming new album Stay Human 2, due this June, and provides the soundtrack for Franti’s forthcoming self-directed documentary, Stay Human. Of the upcoming tour, new music and , Franti explains, “I’ve traveled the globe making music, and throughout the years I’ve always hoped that it could inspire small steps towards making the world a better place. Struggling with the challenges of the world I began filming my new documentary, Stay Human, telling the stories of heroic everyday people who helped me to discover more deeply what it means to be and STAY HUMAN.

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An Evening with Chris Botti MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JULY 14TH, 8:00 PM

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD 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 , 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 Album at the 2013 55th Grammy Awards. 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.

An Evening with The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, JULY 14TH, 7:30 PM MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JULY 15TH, 7:30 PM

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.

Brett Eldredge MELODY TENT: THURSDAY, JULY 19TH, 8:00 PM

Country up-and-comer has always been attracted to singers, a fact that should come as no surprise to anyone who’s heard the Illinois native’s soulful, distinctive baritone. “I always gravitated towards big voices, because as a kid I had this big voice coming out of me,” says Eldredge. “I was hooked on the story that somebody would be telling through their voice.”

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Jake Owen MUSIC CIRCUS: THURSDAY, JULY 19TH, 8:00 PM

Every artist has his or her sweet spot. For Jake Owen, it’s all-American nostalgia. No artist is more adept at summoning those times when a sunny day, good friends and maybe a cold drink were all you needed to feel forever blessed. Now reunited with , the producer of his star-making album Barefoot Blue Jean Night, Jake is recording the country-music soundtrack of summers past and those still to come. The multi-Number One artist and ACM Award winner is also launching a high-profile tour and unveiling an unforgettable new single, “I Was Jack (You Were Diane),” his first release for Big Loud Records. “It’s been revitalizing. Making music with Joey is all about recording songs that reflect who I am,” Jake says of his creative rebirth. “I’ve seen the negative side of life and the positive side—and I really like the positive side. I want my songs to put a smile on your face.”

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, JULY 20TH, 8:00 PM

There are few artists whose names are synonymous with one instrument and how it’s played in service to an entire genre. Utter the phrase “young blues rock guitarist” within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are most likely to respond with will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. The Louisiana born axeman and songsmith has sold millions of albums while throwing singles into the Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens.

In a 20+ year recording career that began when he was just 16, Shepherd has established himself as an immensely popular recording artist, a consistently in-demand live act and an influential force in a worldwide resurgence of interest in the blues.

An Evening with Straight No Chaser MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, JULY 21ST, 8:00 PM MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JULY 22ND, 8:00 PM

Straight No Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. Straight No Chaser is the real deal, the captivating sound of nine unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people in a fundamental sense… and with a sense of humor. On the road, Straight No Chaser has built a reputation as an unforgettable live act. If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again.

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SOUTH SHORE MUSIC CIRCUS 23 CAPE COD MELODY TENT Did You Know? Young people who participate in the arts for at least three hours on three days each week through at least one full year are: • 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement • 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools • 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair • 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance • 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem

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Gin Blossoms, Tonic, MUSIC CIRCUS: WEDNESDAY, JULY 18TH, 7:30 PM MELODY TENT: WEDNESDAY, JULY 25TH, 7:30 PM

“The have undoubtedly left their mark on the map. The Grammy nominated band’s fusion of melodic rock, pop, folk and country elements has helped pave the way for the modern rock of today. Fans around the world are very familiar with Gin Blossoms’ five-time Platinum breakthrough album New Miserable Experience, containing gems like “,” “,” “” and “.” Those hit tracks were followed up by the Empire Records Platinum Soundtrack hit, “.” In 1996, the singles “” and “” hit the radio again in a huge way, making their Congratulations I’m Sorry record another platinum success.

With six top 10 singles, over 4 million records sold, multiple Grammy nominations, platinum albums, hit songs around the world including the #1 most-played rock song of 1998, it is safe to say that Tonic is a musical powerhouse. Merging the raw honesty of rock with their unabashed melodies, Tonic have helped rock n roll into the new millennium. Many bands would be content with that sort of history. Tonic breaks the mold.

Vertical Horizon was founded in the early 1990s, but it was seven years before lead singer ’s songs became the radio hits that brought the popular grass roots band to national attention. Vertical Horizon released three albums independently (There and Back Again, Running on Ice, and ) and toured extensively before signing with RCA Records in 1998. In 1999, they released their breakout album, Everything You Want, which went on to sell more than two million copies. The second single off the CD, the title track “Everything You Want,” captured the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and charts, and became Billboard’s Most Played Single of 2000. Having carved out a page in the annals of music history, the band garnered further radio attention with “You’re a God” (#4 on Billboard’s Adult Chart) and “Best I Ever Had (Grey Sky Morning).” In 2005, “Best I Ever Had” became a top 20 country hit for country star Gary Allan.

Engelbert Humperdinck MELODY TENT: THURSDAY, JULY 26TH, 8:00 PM

In a career spanning almost 50 years, Engelbert has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold albums and 35 platinum, four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe, and stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and Leicester Walk of Fame. He has performed for the Queen four times, several presidents and many heads of state. He has recorded everything from the most romantic ballads to movie theme songs, disco, rock, and even gospel. His unique voice has charmed millions of fans around the globe.

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An Evening with Buddy Guy & Jonny Lang MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, JULY 27TH, 7:30 PM At age 81, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a major influence on rock titans like , Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the city’s halcyon days of electric blues. Buddy Guy has received 7 GRAMMY Awards, a 2015 Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY Award, 37 Blues Music Awards (the most any artist has received), the Billboard Magazine Century Award for distinguished artistic achievement, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the Presidential National Medal of Arts. Rolling Stone Magazine ranked him #23 in its “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” It is hard to believe that at 36 years old Jonny Lang has already had a successful career for two decades. Easier to believe when you learn he released his first platinum record at 15— an age when many young people are just beginning to play music. Lie to Me revealed a talent that transcended the crop of blues prodigies floating around in the late Nineties. No flashy re-hasher of classic blues licks, even at that early age Lang was a full-blown artist with a style of his own. Also, setting Lang apart from the wunderkind crowd was a 15-year-old voice that sounded like a weathered soul shouter. Actual life experience was yet to come, and has been subsequently chronicled in a series of five uniformly excellent recordings.

Grammy Award Winning Peter Cetera MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, JULY 27TH, 8:00 PM Grammy Award winning singer/, Peter Cetera has had two distinct musical careers. From 1968 thru 1986 Peter was the singer, songwriter, and bass player for the legendary rock group “Chicago”. In his time with the group, they recorded 18 of the most memorable albums of a generation, including such hits as “If You Leave Me Now,” “Hard to Say I’m Sorry,” “Baby What a Big Surprise,” “You’re the Inspiration,” “Stay the Night,” “Love Me Tomorrow,” “Happy Man,” “Feeling Stronger Every Day,” and “Along Comes a Woman.”

Eddie Money MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, JULY 28TH, 8:00 PM MUSIC CIRCUS: SUNDAY, JULY 29TH, 7:30 PM After signing a recording contract with Columbia Records, Money burst onto the scene with his eponymous debut album in 1977. Fans immediately fell in love with Money’s sound, and the album— which went double platinum, featuring hits like “Baby Hold On” and “Two Tickets to Paradise.” Money followed the success of his debut album with a stream of Top 40 hits, as well as some of the era’s most creative videos for songs like “Think I’m in Love” and “Shakin.” In 1986, Money released Can’t Hold Back, which featured the classic, Grammy-Nominated duet with Ronnie Spector, “Take Me Home Tonight.” The song reached number 4 on the . The album went platinum and also featured the hit “I Wanna Go Back.”

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An Evening with The Temptations & The Four Tops MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, JULY 28TH, 7:30 PM MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, JULY 29TH, 7:30 PM

For more than forty years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold-out performances throughout the world.

The Four Tops, 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.

KC & The Sunshine Band MELODY TENT: THURSDAY, AUGUST 2ND, 8:00 PM

KC & The Sunshine Band are still as widely popular today as they were when they first danced into the music scene 40 years ago. Harry Wayne Casey—KC for short—developed a unique fusion of R&B and , with a hint of a Latin percussion groove, giving us an impressive string of hits like “Get Down Tonight,” “That’s the Way (I Like It)” and “Shake Your Booty.” With sales of over 100 million records, nine Grammy nominations, three Grammy Awards and an American Music Award, KC & The Sunshine Band was one of the most progressive bands of the 70’s and is credited with changing the sound of modern pop music!

An Evening with & The Shondells and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 3RD, 8:00 PM With his current best-selling book ME, THE MOB AND THE MUSIC and upcoming movie and play, it’s time to present TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS. Over 100 million records sold worldwide—24 Top 40 hits. Universally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of stage, screen and record, Noone’s performances are the stuff of legend, deftly delivering a broad palette of music, all gems that, through his voice, defined a generation. Rock’s premiere raconteur packs plenty of puns but pulls no punches with his music. Peter Noone is the real deal. Over 60 million records sold!

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Ocean 104.7 Cape Cod Arts & Scallop Festival MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 5:30 PM

Join us for an evening of art, music and everyone’s favorite Cape Cod tradition—scallops!

An Evening with Lyle Lovett & His Large Band MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 7:30 PM MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 7:30 PM

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

An Evening with Kidz Bop Live 2018 MELODY TENT: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 6:00 PM

The KIDZ BOP Kids are hitting the road again in 2018! KIDZ BOP, the #1 kids’ music brand, and Live Nation have announced the launch of the all-new North American Tour, “KIDZ BOP Live 2018.” The tour announcement coincides with the release of KIDZ BOP 37, the latest album in the best-selling music series.

An Evening with ABBA The Concert MELODY TENT: THURSDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 8:00 PM

21st Century Artists, Inc. has been presenting its ABBA tribute show throughout North America for well over a decade, known as ABBA The Music, ABBA The Concert, and ABBA The Hits. The audience and press all agree—“This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” ABBA The Concert brings one of the greatest pop phenomena back to life.

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The Piano Guys MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 8:00 PM

Hailing from Utah, The Piano Guys became an internet sensation by way of their immensely successful series of strikingly original self- made music videos. They’ve made over 65 since joining forces in early 2011, including their hit video, an innovative 10-handed version of One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful.” But it’s the Guys’ highly original blend of with pop that has really been the cause of an internet phenomenon that brought them to their major label self-titled debut album released on Sony Music Masterworks in 2012. This release was followed by their sophomore album, , holiday album, , Wonders, The Piano Guys Live! and recently released Uncharted album, all available now on Portrait, an imprint of Sony Music Masterworks.

An Afternoon/Evening with MUSIC CIRCUS: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 7:00 PM MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 3:30 PM MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 7:30 PM

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that The Beach Boys’ songs have forever changed the musical landscape, profoundly influencing countless performing artists to follow.

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Boston Comedy Blowout starring , Tony V, Jimmy Dunn, Don Gavin MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10TH, 8:00 PM

Born in Charlestown, Steve Sweeney is a legendary comedian known as a master of dialects and character voices. With his famous Boston accent and great insight into human nature, Steve is so thoroughly Bostonian that he merits his own stop on the MBTA Green Line.

Tony V started his stand-up comedy career in 1982 after attending several shows at Boston’s prestigious Comedy Connection. He wandered in one night, quite by accident, looking for a little stress relief from a high pressure job as a case worker at the Somerville Mental Health Center. Tony was working his way toward a Masters degree in social work having graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a B.S. in Psychology. It was not long after that he took to the stage himself. Tony’s street-wise humor tempered with a genuine feel for the human condition quickly propelled him to headliner status on the national comedy club circuit.

Jimmy Dunn is an actor and stand-up comedian from Boston, who recently co-starred on the CBS comedy “The McCarthys” as Sean McCarthy.

Scotty McCreery MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 11TH, 8:00 PM MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 8:00 PM

“I’ve lived a lot of life since my last record,” says Scotty McCreery. “I moved out on my own, I travelled across the country and the world, I got engaged, I was dropped by my label, I was even robbed at gunpoint. So I really wanted this album to show who Scotty is at 24, what’s going on in my life, and I think we accomplished that.” With his third album (plus a chart-topping Christmas record), the young star takes a huge creative step forward. He co-wrote all 11 songs on Seasons Change, working with some of the finest in Nashville to express a wide range of emotions and musical styles. And after a lengthy legal struggle that kept him on the sidelines for several years, McCreery placed a bold bet with his career that has paid off with a new label and a reinvigorated attitude.

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Daughtry MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 8:00 PM MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 8:00 PM

“It takes a lot of time to accept who you are,” says . “You shave off the persona that you thought people expected, stop worrying about what anyone is going to think. You start to be comfortable with who you are onstage and off, and that all blends together. I think I finally know who I am as a person.” As the frontman for the band bearing his name, Daughtry has become one of the most visible and consistent rock & roll torchbearers of the 21st Century. Since rising to prominence on the fifth season of , he has released four albums, all of which reached the Billboard Top Ten and have combined sales over 8 million copies in the U.S. Daughtry’s self-titled debut was the best-selling album of 2007, which contained four top twenty hit singles including the Grammy-nominated smash “It’s Not Over.” “Leave This Town” also reached Number One in 2009.

Hippiefest with Vanilla Fudge, Rick Derringer, Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels, Badfinger featuring Joey Molland MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 7:30 PM MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 19TH, 7:30 PM

Hey man, what’s happenin’? We’ll tell you what’s happenin’… HIPPIEFEST 2018! Flower power is back and it’s coming your way! It’s peace, love, happiness and an evening full of great music that has stood the test of time. Come July, you’ll have a chance to let your freak flags fly, once again, as the immensely popular Hippiefest tour returns to celebrate an incredible era in music and American culture. We’re not ones to keep you hangin’ on! Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo!

Comedian Brian Regan MUSIC CIRCUS: FRIDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 8:00 PM MELODY TENT: SATURDAY, AUGUST 25TH, 8:00 PM

Critics, fans and fellow comedians agree: Brian Regan is one of the most respected comedians in the country with Vanity Fair calling Brian, “The funniest stand-up alive,” and calling him, “Your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” Having built his 30-plus year career on the strength of his material alone, Brian’s non-stop theater tour continuously fills the most beautiful venues across North America, visiting close to 100 cities each year.

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Boston Comedy Blowout starring , Steve Sweeney, Christine Hurley, Jimmy Dunn, Tony V MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, AUGUST 26TH, 7:30 PM

Born in Charlestown, Steve Sweeney is a legendary Boston comedian known as a master of dialects and character voices. With his famous Boston accent and great insight into human nature, Steve is so thoroughly Bostonian that he merits his own stop on the MBTA Green Line.

Jimmy Dunn is an actor and stand-up comedian from Boston, who recently co-starred on the CBS comedy “The McCarthys” as Sean McCarthy.

Tony V started his stand-up comedy career in 1982 after attending several shows at Boston’s prestigious Comedy Connection. He wandered in one night, quite by accident, looking for a little stress relief from a high pressure job as a case worker at the Somerville Mental Health Center. Tony was working his way toward a Masters degree in social work having graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a B. S. in Psychology. It was not long after that he took to the stage himself. Tony’s street wise humor tempered with a genuine feel for the human condition quickly propelled him to headliner status on the national comedy club circuit.

Ziggy Marley Rebellion Rises 2018 Tour MELODY TENT: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 8:00 PM

An open mind naturally attracts inspiration. remains receptive to the countless muses and magnetic flurries of creativity surrounding him on his musical journey. In 2014, he fully embraced a distinct freedom while working on his fifth solo offering Fly Rasta—which received the 2015 GRAMMY Award for “Best Album.” Maintaining that mindset, he went one step further on his 2016 self-titled sixth full-length album, for which Marley was just awarded his 8th GRAMMY.

An Evening with Jeff Dunham MUSIC CIRCUS: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 8:00 PM MELODY TENT: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 8:00 PM

Jeff Dunham has become a global entertainment brand and imminently bankable star whose two decades of unparalleled success have left him one of the world’s most recognizable and inventive entertainers. Most recently, his NBC primetime comedy special “Jeff Dunham: Unhinged in Hollywood,” chronicling two sold-out nights at Los Angeles’ historic Dolby Theatre (home to the ) with Dunham’s cast of characters, drew more than 6 million viewers when it aired in September this past year, winning the night for the network in non-NFL programming and went on to unrivaled success on and in DVD/Blu-Ray release.

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