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Drew Holcomb has always charged listeners’ hearts and minds while inspiring them to find joy and community in their 15 years of nonstop touring. And never more so than on his latest album Dragons. His most collaborative to date, the record features artists & songwriters including Lori McKenna, Natalie Hemby, Sean McConnell, The Lone Bellow, and Ellie Holcomb.

Dragons debuted at #1 on several charts; including Billboard Americana / Folk Albums, Amazon New Albums, and iTunes Singer Songwriter. It also led to a feature in Rolling Stone which declared Holcomb “One of Americana’s Most Popular Stars.” With several critically-acclaimed albums under his belt, Holcomb has been featured by NPR, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, CMT, and more. Holcomb is An Emmy Award-winning artist with music featured in over 75 of TV’s most watched shows. He and his band have also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! twice.

Among Holcomb’s ambitious projects are Moon River Music Festival, which draws crowds of 10,000 people each year to Chattanooga and Magnolia Record Club, a monthly vinyl subscription service. Holcomb has traveled the globe with a catalog of vibrant, honest songs that explore the full range of American roots music. The band has appeared at countless major festivals including Bonnaroo, ACL, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Stagecoach, and more. They have shared the stage with legendary artists like Willie Nelson, Zac Brown Band, The Avett Brothers, and many more.

On Sale Schedule:

Artist presale - 8/29 11 AM

Member presale - 8/30 12 noon

General on sale - 8/30 12 noon

VIP 1 - Acoustic Performance + Photo Op:

o One (1) ticket to the show

o Early entry into the venue

o Join Drew for an intimate solo acoustic song performance before the main show!

o Photo with Drew

o Specially designed tour poster; autographed by Drew Holcomb

o Limited availability

o *Takes place one (1) hour before doors*

VIP 2 - Bourbon on the Bus:

o One (1) ticket to the show

o Pre-show hang with Drew on the bus prior to the VIP Acoustic performance

o Photo with Drew

o Early entry into the venue

o Join Drew for an intimate solo acoustic song performance before the main show!

o Specially designed tour poster; autographed by Drew Holcomb

o Limited to 10 people

o *Takes place one and a half (1.5) hours before doors*

Booking: Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors Sub Booking:

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox – The ‘10’ Tour Body:

Onsale Timeline:

VIP Presale Start: Wednesday, September 27 at 10am local
Classic Member Presale: Thursday, September 28 12 noon
General Onsale: Friday, September 29 at 10am local

When New York City pianist Scott Bradlee created Postmodern Jukebox out of a basement in Queens in 2011, his goal was simple: to remake the pop hits of today into the classic sounds of the legends of yesterday. Miley Cyrus became The Platters. Bruno Mars became Frank Sinatra. The Spice Girls became The Andrews Sisters. Guns ’n’ Roses became Bessie Smith.

Now, nearly a decade later, Postmodern Jukebox has grown to become a pop culture mainstay in its own right, having played over a thousand shows on six continents worldwide — including acclaimed venues like Radio City Music Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Red Rocks Amphitheater. In the process, PMJ has introduced audience to many of the world’s greatest singers, dancers, and instrumentalist — many of whom have gone on to become stars in their own right.

One part celebration of vintage music and culture, one part “’Saturday Night Live’ for singers”, a Postmodern Jukebox show is an unforgettable trip back in time that makes Pop Music History — in your own hometown.

Postmodern Jukebox VIP Package Includes:
-One Premium Reserved ticket in the first ten rows to see Postmodern Jukebox live
-Autographed, Limited edition poster
-VIP access to the merchandise booth and a 25% discount on any available item
-Early entry to the venue
-Early merchandise shopping before doors

Booking: Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox – The ‘10’ Tour Sub Booking:

The Alpaca Gnomes Body:

The Alpaca Gnomes are a vibrant, stomp-and-groove, 7 piece original rock-folk jam band from Bridgeport, CT. The Gnomes ensemble currently features violin, electric & acoustic guitar,bass,drums,sax,and percussion.

The Alpaca Gnomes eclectic style has allowed them to appear on a multitude of bills with varied acts and musical genres such as Living Colour, Blues Traveler, Twiddle, DJ Logic, Funky Meters, Anders Osbourne, Railroad Earth, The Drifters, The Tokens, Rick Derringer, Soul Rebels, Roots of Creation, Kung Fu, Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds, Funky Dawgz Brass Band, Box Set Duo Trio, The Main Squeeze, as well as private events such as ESPN radios NCAA College Football National Championship pre-party in Pasadena, California.

The Alpaca Gnomes have built a loyal following of passionate fans, nicknamed “Gnomies", who often join the fun by rocking the band’s signature Gnome style hats during shows. The band rocks out many venues, festivals, and concert series including:

Venues: Infinity Music Hall (Norfolk) Toad's Place (New Haven), Fairfield Theatre Company Warehouse (Fairfield), Pacific Standard Tavern (New Haven), The Acoustic (Bridgeport), The Ballroom/Outer Space (Hamden), BRYAC (Bridgeport), Palace Theatre (Stamford), Levitt Pavillion (Westport), Electric Haze (Worcester, MA), Arlene’s Grocery (NYC), Olive’s (Nyack, NY), Mexicali Live (Teaneck, NJ).

Festivals: Pleasantville Festival(NY), Blues Views BBQ (Westport), international festival of arts & ideas(New Haven), Blues on the Beach(Stratford), Two Roads Brewery Road Jam (Stratford), Rock n Roll Resort(NY), Soupstock Music & Arts Festival, Just Joshin' Festival, Shuck & Jive, as well as numerous Summer Concert Series throughout Connecticut including Bridgeport, Hamden, Rowayton, Stratford, Huntington and Mamaroneck, NY.

Booking: The Alpaca Gnomes Sub Booking:

Teton Gravity Research: Legend Has It Body:

Ski lore is riddled with stories, sometimes of unknown origin, describing plausible but extraordinary past events. Often shared on chairlifts, the skintrack, or over a beer, these legendary tales, whether it be mythical storm cycles, heroic feats, or whispers of fantastical terrain, all contribute and shape our present experience. For 28 years Teton Gravity Research has been traveling the globe with the best athletes to the most incredible locations often based on this fabled history to uncover the experience…and sometimes creating legends of our own along the way.

Booking: Teton Gravity Research: Legend Has It Sub Booking:

Joan Osborne Body:

Joan Osborne is an 8-time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum selling recording artist. Pop stardom is fickle and fleeting, but real music endures. And for 30 years, Joan Osborne has been making real music. Whether she’s singing her own compositions or interpreting the work of other artists, her voice always brings life to the words. “One of Us” is a great song, but it’s only the surface level of Joan Osborne, and she has some deep waters.

Booking: Joan Osborne Sub Booking:

Uncharitable Body:

After three of the most dynamic and successful U.S. charities were shut down by conservative charity watchdogs, destroying lives and cutting off precious resources, many of the top influencers in the field knew something had to be done to overhaul the nonprofit sector.

Led by Dan Pallotta, whose record-breaking TED Talk on the subject has inspired leading philanthropists and changemakers, this feature-length documentary directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal exposes the dark side of philanthropy and introduces a radical new way of giving. In a powerful call to action, Uncharitable demands that charities be freed from the traditional sackcloth-and-ashes constraints, so that they can truly change the world.

Driven by the poignant, personal stories of Dan Pallotta, Steve Nardizzi, Dorri McWhorter, Scott Harrison, Edward Norton, Darren Walker and other prominent figures in philanthropy, Uncharitable delivers an emotional journey that moves, persuades and inspires its audience to change the way we think about giving.

No topic is more crucial and timely as we confront an increasingly unstable world with the growing revelation that we are all interconnected and that our fate lies in how much we are willing to invest in positive change.

Directed By: Stephen Gyllenhaal/ Distributed By: Upstream Pictures/ Genre: Documentary/ Runtime: 1hr 30mins

Booking: Uncharitable Sub Booking:

Immediate Family Body:

Documentary follows the work and lives of legendary 1970s session musicians who were featured on some of the most iconic recordings of the era.

Booking: Immediate Family Sub Booking:

New Paradigm Theatre Co. Holiday Show Body:

Join New Paradigm Theatre Company (NPT) and usher in the holiday season at the Fairfield Theatre

Company's StageOne with spectacular performances!

NPT's annual holiday extravaganza features Broadway and local stars who will perform the annual Holiday-themed show

on Saturday December 9th at 8:00pm and Sunday December 10th at 2pm.

Booking: New Paradigm Theatre Co. Holiday Show Sub Booking:

New Paradigm Theatre Co. Holiday Show Body:

Join New Paradigm Theatre Company (NPT) and usher in the holiday season at the Fairfield Theatre

Company's StageOne with spectacular performances!

NPT's annual holiday extravaganza features Broadway and local stars who will perform the annual Holiday-themed show

on Saturday December 9th at 8:00pm and Sunday December 10th at 2pm.

Booking: New Paradigm Theatre Co. Holiday Show Sub Booking:

The Alternate Routes Body:

The Alternate Routes are the band that helped us to remember “we are how we treat each other, and nothing more.” Now they’re back with a new single, “Safe Haven”—a love song that uses real life as its backdrop.

“Nothing More” propelled the band into new ears and new heights, having been featured prominently in the 2014 Winter Olympics, on NCIS, and in a partnership with TOMS shoes. It was followed up with “Somewhere in America,” a poignant and personal conversation about gun violence that earned the band a 2016 Independent Music Award and a visit to the White House.

“Safe Haven” continues the socially-conscious, no-hold-barred examination on modern living that the band has increasingly embraced. It reflects an evolution and maturity that results from sticking together and trying new things, musically and lyrically, for over a decade.

“Sitting down with someone you love and trying to convince them, and yourself, to keep pushing forward, to face your fears and stay strong, is a sentiment that I hope many people can relate to,” says guitarist, Eric Donnelly.

“Safe Haven” was self-produced by Donnelly, drummer and engineer Kurt Leon, and singer Tim Warren, a sonic departure from previous efforts that highlights the use of the recording studio itself as an instrument. It was mixed by fellow Bridgeport, Connecticut native Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, The Swell Season).

The Alternate Routes first burst onto the scene in 2005 with their breakthrough album Good and Reckless and True. They released several albums on Vanguard Records and on their own, toured extensively, and relentlessly refined their craft. They have collaborated with such seemingly disparate artists as singer-songwriter Patti Griffin, director Lisa Cholodenko (The Kids Are All Right), and guitarist Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket. They’ve performed on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” and have been repeat guests on NPR’s “Mountain Stage.”

Booking: The Alternate Routes Sub Booking:

King Buffalo Body:

King Buffalo is the trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson. Since forming in 2013, the self-proclaimed "heavy psych" band has made its name via 4 EPs, 4 Full-lengths, and tours with the likes of Clutch, All Them Witches, Uncle Acid & the deadbeats, The Sword and Elder.

Booking: King Buffalo Sub Booking:

The Alternate Routes Body:

The Alternate Routes are the band that helped us to remember “we are how we treat each other, and nothing more.” Now they’re back with a new single, “Safe Haven”—a love song that uses real life as its backdrop.

“Nothing More” propelled the band into new ears and new heights, having been featured prominently in the 2014 Winter Olympics, on NCIS, and in a partnership with TOMS shoes. It was followed up with “Somewhere in America,” a poignant and personal conversation about gun violence that earned the band a 2016 Independent Music Award and a visit to the White House.

“Safe Haven” continues the socially-conscious, no-hold-barred examination on modern living that the band has increasingly embraced. It reflects an evolution and maturity that results from sticking together and trying new things, musically and lyrically, for over a decade.

“Sitting down with someone you love and trying to convince them, and yourself, to keep pushing forward, to face your fears and stay strong, is a sentiment that I hope many people can relate to,” says guitarist, Eric Donnelly.

“Safe Haven” was self-produced by Donnelly, drummer and engineer Kurt Leon, and singer Tim Warren, a sonic departure from previous efforts that highlights the use of the recording studio itself as an instrument. It was mixed by fellow Bridgeport, Connecticut native Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, The Swell Season).

The Alternate Routes first burst onto the scene in 2005 with their breakthrough album Good and Reckless and True. They released several albums on Vanguard Records and on their own, toured extensively, and relentlessly refined their craft. They have collaborated with such seemingly disparate artists as singer-songwriter Patti Griffin, director Lisa Cholodenko (The Kids Are All Right), and guitarist Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket. They’ve performed on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien,” and have been repeat guests on NPR’s “Mountain Stage.”

Booking: The Alternate Routes Sub Booking:

Tauk Body:

TAUK has been painting with sound for nearly a decade now, pushing boundaries and reinventing themselves every chance they get. Founded by Dolan, Jalbert, and Carter, who began playing together as middle schoolers on Long Island, the band landed on its present incarnation in 2012, when college pal Teel joined full time.

Since then, the quartet has gone on to tour with the likes of Umphrey’s McGee, Widespread Panic, and Lettuce, landed festival slots everywhere from Bonnaroo to Electric Forest, racked up millions of streams across platforms, and garnered extensive critical praise with a series of widely lauded studio and live albums. The Washington Post hailed the band’s music as “a hard-charging, often melodic fusion that—thanks to a penchant for improv—offers limitless possibilities,” while Keyboard Magazine declared that their sound “doesn’t adhere to a single genre but, instead, creates its own,” and Relix dubbed them “an incredibly impressive ensemble of talent.”

Booking: Tauk Sub Booking:

The Lone Bellow Body:

- On Sale Schedule -

•Artist Presale: Wednesday, August 9 @ 10 AM
•Spotify Presale: Wednesday, August 9 @ 12 noon
•FTC Classic member Presale: Thursday August 10 @ 12 noon
•General Onsale: Friday, August 11 @ 10 AM

The Lone Bellow makes music that feels like it's welcoming you in — like the band members are opening their arms wide and inviting you to join their family with sing-along choruses, the hand-clapping rhythms, and melodies that somehow sound familiar even on a first listen. Blending soaring three-part harmonies with Southern gospel-tinged Americana, blue-eyed soul, and acoustic folk, The Lone Bellow calls upon their upbringing in the South for an authentic yet polished sound, backed by the band's high caliber of musicianship.

- Heart of Gold VIP Details -

•General Admission ticket

Invitation to a pre-show experience including:
•Private acoustic trio performance
•Q&A with Zach, Brian and Kanene
•Personal photo opportunity

Exclusive VIP merchandise including:
•Commemorative VIP tote bag
•Flexi disc of a special live recording of “Green Eyes and a Heart of Gold” •Oxford Pennant Mini Pennant
•Signed Souvenir Ticket

•VIP Tour Laminate

•Merchandise shopping before doors open to the general public

Booking: The Lone Bellow Sub Booking:

Caravan of Thieves Body:

Driving gypsy jazz rhythms, acoustic guitars, upright bass and violin lay the foundation for mesmerizing vocal harmonies and fantastic stories. It's theatrical and humorous. It's musical and intense. It entertains, dazzles and defies classification while welcoming the spectator to join the band throughout the performance in momentary fits of claps, snaps and sing-alongs. If Django Reinhardt, the cast of Stomp and the Beatles all had a party at Tim Burton's house, Caravan of Thieves would be the band they hired.

Booking: Caravan of Thieves Sub Booking:

Tom Petty Project Body:

With earthy, instantly catchy tunes that capture the promise of wide-open horizons and youthful rebellion, Tom Petty forever changed the course of rock 'n' roll. The Tom Petty Project celebrates the musical legacy of Tom Petty while tapping into the heart of one of America's most beloved and committed live acts.

Booking: Tom Petty Project Sub Booking:

Jamie McLean Band and Whiskey Treaty Roadshow Body:

Jamie McLean Band creates a musical gumbo that incorporates New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, Delta blues and New York City swagger. Jamie McLean Band is a triple threat. The group’s energetic and captivating live show is undeniable. McLean’s fiery guitar has joined the ranks of Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Dr. John and more on stages from from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock. His blue eyed southern soul vocals ooze real emotion. And his top line songwriting chops have crafted profound, honest and heartfelt songs that will keep you singing along, dancing along and feeling like the song was written about you.

Jamie McLean Band is touring behind a fantastic new album “Paradise Found” on Harmonized Records. The album was produced by Ken Coomer of Wilco at Nashville’s Cartoon Moon studio and features the band’s strongest and most mainstream songwriting to date. Songs like “Give My Life To Rock and Roll” and “Waiting On You” are dripping with summer festival sweat while “Turn Around” and “Hotels and Cabarets” are ready made for film and television.

The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow is a collaborative band that brings together five Massachusetts singer-songwriters in the vein of Americana, rock and folk music. The collective is made up of songwriters Tory Hanna, Billy Keane, Chris Merenda, Greg Daniel Smith and David Tanklefsky. The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow puts on a performance that can’t be recreated anywhere else, with five singer/songwriters all trading off on lead vocals, an eclectic array of instruments from strings to horns to keys; consider the band a one-act music festival - replete with boot stomping jams, sing-along anthems and a completely larger than life command of the stage.

“Jamie McLean has soaked up quite a bit of America's musical DNA. McLean provides a fascinating cross-section of sounds that merge the yearning and romanticism of Tom Petty, the air-tight instrumental proficiency of Nashville and the rugged independent streak of alt-country.” — Guitar World Magazine

Booking: Jamie McLean Band and Whiskey Treaty Roadshow Sub Booking:

The English Beat Body:

One of the key bands of the U.K. ska revival of the late '70s and early '80s, the Beat (known as the English Beat in North America to avoid confusion with the Paul Collins-led power pop group) achieved a near-perfect balance of pop melodies and taut rhythms that made them stars in Britain and won them a substantial cult following in the United States. Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Dave Wakeling and toaster Ranking Roger, the racially integrated Beat were based in Birmingham, England and released their debut single, "Tears of a Clown" b/w "Ranking Full Stop," through the Specials' 2-Tone label in 1979. The single went Top Ten in the U.K., and they soon struck a deal with Arista to distribute their own Go Feet label. 1980's I Just Can't Stop It (released by Sire in the United States) went gold in England on the strength of the single "Mirror in the Bathroom," and the band's ferocious performances and clever blend of personal and political lyrics made them stars at home. After a disappointing sophomore effort, 1981's Wha'ppen?, the band came roaring back with 1982's Special Beat Service, a more pop-oriented set that gave them a wider U.S. audience thanks to MTV's embrace of the singles "I Confess" and "Save It for Later." The band split at the end of that year, but in the 2000s, both Wakeling and Roger were fielding touring versions of the Beat, and the Wakeling edition recorded a new album, 2018's Here We Go Love.

Booking: The English Beat Sub Booking:

Will Evans of Barefoot Truth Body:

Will Evans has spent the last decade as the primary songwriter and frontman for the New England-based roots-rock outfit Barefoot Truth. After four albums and 50+ million streams on Pandora & Spotify, he’s embarked on his solo journey—carrying along some of the Jack Johnson-ish vibes from his earlier band. He’s since released three additional full-length albums and traveled the U.S. & Europe several times over.

In his shows, Evans displays technical mastery of live-looping that showcase his skills as a multi-instrumentalist, including the didgeridoo, steel drums, percussive beatboxing, acoustic guitar, and layers of soulful vocals.

His album “Rise” was nominated for three categories by the New England Music Awards. The album features deeply personal topics of humanity, compassion, and a reflection of the current political times. While promoting the album, he toured extensively with his friend and fellow conscious-roots musician Trevor Hall, performing for sold-out crowds across North America and Europe. In 2020 Evans released ‘The Summer Swell,’ a 3-song live EP, as well as a new summer-vibed single: “Lean In.”

ENVIRONMENT, HOPE, AND INCLUSION A lifelong surfer and environmentalist, Evans’ songs speak to the importance of connecting with—and protecting—the earth. At a time when so many are looking for words of inspiration and reassurance, his songs deliver messages of family, love, hope, and inclusion.

“KIND FOLK” FAN COMMUNITY In the Spring of 2020, at the start of the global pandemic and with a palpable anxiousness felt worldwide, he launched “Kind Folk,” a tight-knit fan community that’s grown into the thousands and has become a network for good friends who’ve connected via his music and the group’s charity efforts.

Over the years, he’s shared the stage with: Crosby & Nash, Grace Potter, Bruce Hornsby, Rusted Root, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Trevor Hall, Nahko, Xavier Rudd, Donavon Frankenreiter, Ryan Montbleau, Railroad Earth, and members of Dispatch.

Booking: Will Evans of Barefoot Truth Sub Booking:

Mullett Body:

These guys need no introduction. They've successfully sold out The Warehouse every time they've come 'round. They deliver the 80s hits in Big Hair and faithful renditions with all the lights, confetti, and hairspray to go with it. This is the closest anyone can get to classic Van Halen, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Journey, and Poison without hitting 88 mph in a tricked-out Delorean.

Booking: Mullett Sub Booking:

The Stones and Brian Jones Body:

Director Nick Broomfield uncovers the true story and legacy of Brian Jones, founder and lost creative genius of The Rolling Stones. Featuring revealing interviews with all the main players and unseen archive released for the first time, the film explores the creative musical genius of Brian Jones, the key to the success of the Rolling Stones. The film uncovers how the founder of what became the greatest rock’n’roll band in the world was left behind in the shadows of history.

Directed By: Nick Broomfield/ Distributed by: Magnolia Pictures/ Genre: Documentary/Music/ Runtime: 1hr 33mins

Booking: The Stones and Brian Jones Sub Booking:

Reid Genauer & Assembly of Dust Body:

Over the years, Assembly of Dust has crafted a unique sound that recalls the likes of The Band, Traffic and Neil Young. They have taken that early 70s Americana swagger, put their own funky spin on it and and earned comparisons to the next generation of Americana heroes. Hooky melodies, poetic lyrics, and a profound depth of musicianship prompted USA Today to say Assembly of Dust has what it takes to “dazzle the Alt-Country universe.” The New York Times praises saying that AOD “puts forth one of the more lucid songwriting efforts to emerge in the long wake of the Grateful Dead.”

Booking: Reid Genauer & Assembly of Dust Sub Booking:

Night of Music Body:

VIP Ticket: $150 pp Doors open 5:30 pm
Hearty hors d’oeuvres in private VIP area
Meet and greet with the bands
Open Bar
General Admission: $50 pp

Doors open at 6:30 pm One drink ticket good for beer or wine Description:

A Night of Music, in memory of Keith Lebo and Jim DeSantie, has been a long standing fundraising event to support cancer patients through the Swim Across the Sound. This year, the Night of Music leadership committee has partnered with Hartford Healthcare’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center to come together to ignite the night with classic rock with two of the most sought after bands, Tangled Vine and Fleetwood Macked.

Tangled Vine is made up of professional full time musicians and has won multiple Best of the Gold Coast's Highest Award for total votes for all gold coast towns. With a mix of classic and contemporary rock, soul, and rhythm & blues - from Janis Joplin to the Stones, Bruno Mars to Prince, Johnny Cash to Humble Pie - Tangled Vine delivers an irresistible soundtrack and is ready to bring the house down with smokin’ hot rock and roll.

Fleetwood Macked is hailed as the most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the U.S. All members of Fleetwood Macked are and have always been professional, touring Rock musicians, which adds to the authenticity of the sound of the band. Fleetwood Macked live brings the passion, depth, heart and the musicianship Fleetwood Mac's music requires. Whether performing the Rumours album or Fleetwood Mac's hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today, every performance transports audiences to another time and place.

There are two ticket levels available. Get your VIP tickets early as there are a limited number available. Whether you purchase a VIP or a general admission ticket, get ready to rock out to these two amazing bands and celebrate the important work of Swim Across the Sound!

There will be a cash bar, silent auction and t-shirts for sale.

Booking: Night of Music Sub Booking:

Eric Gales Body:

Eric Gales was hailed as the second coming of Jimi Hendrix when he first hit the blues circuit, was endorsed by Carlos Santana at the age of 15, and quickly earned praise from peers like Joe Bonamassa who called him, “One of the best, if not the best guitar player in the world.” Gales is infamous for his playing style: left-handed and fully upside-down (low E string towards the floor), like Albert King, but is naturally right-handed. But, what is truly impressive is his unquestionable virtuosity – a seemingly effortless mélange of Hendrix, SRV, and jazzier Eric Johnson-esque licks winding around bold riffs daubed in vividly thumping tones.

“How Eric Gales isn’t the hugest name in rock guitar is a total mystery” – Dave Navarro

Booking: Eric Gales Sub Booking:

The Englishtown Project Body:

On September 3rd, 1977, The Grateful Dead headlined one of the largest and most musically successful concerts of all time at Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ. In addition to the Grateful Dead, who had just completed its legendary Spring/Summer 1977 tour featuring a batch of new material from Terrapin Station, the show also featured the Dead family’s New Riders of the Purple Sage and the good-time, southern rock of The Marshall Tucker Band. This tribute extravaganza will feature healthy “doses” of selections from each band’s sets that day along with other deep cuts from all three bands and more.

As Michael Falzarano tells the tale!

Everywhere I toured with The New Riders of the Purple Sage for the past 18 years someone would come up to me at almost every show and say “I saw you guys at Englishtown.” Long story short, it seemed like a good idea to put a band together and pay tribute to that legendary September 3, 1977 show. With that, The Englishtown Project was born.

The Mission!

The mission is to pay tribute to the music played that day in 1977 by all three iconic bands: The Grateful Dead, The New Riders of the Purple Sage and The Marshall Tucker Band. There were over 60 songs played at that show, all of which are instantly recognizable. We play an ever-changing mix of the songs at every show. From time to time we’ve been known to add songs not played that day. These bonus tunes are true to the history and legacy of the three bands. So if the spirit moves you and you have a request, shout it out. It just might get played.

Booking: The Englishtown Project Sub Booking:

Rubblebucket Body:

"Brooklyn's Rubblebucket performs a high-wire act, mixing genres and piling on details. It all works.The band makes ecstatic upbeat music that blends horns, vocal harmonies, clubby beats, squiggly synths and all kinds of extra fizz and trippy touches. Fans of Best Coast, Florence and the Machine, Arcade Fire, Tuneyards and other ambitious indie popsters should pay attention. Rubblebucket wants to make the live experience festive, interactive and theatrical. It's a band that seems to call for a confetti cannon, balloons, and bright costumes." - Hartford Courant

Booking: Rubblebucket Sub Booking: Fall Tour 2023

BLKBOK Body:

Born and raised in Detroit’s inner-city, BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson III), grew up in a music-filled house and by the time he was 8, BLKBOK was an acclaimed piano prodigy, winning statewide accolades and college-level competitions. When it came to music, most of the kids he grew up with pursued hip-hop, adopting rap names. However, it’s no coincidence that Charles chose the name BLKBOK, which echoes that of one of the greatest pianists and composers of all time. The tag is also an apt reflection of the elements that have contributed to the artist’s identity and symbolizes his colorful journey from pop and hip-hop culture to his critically acclaimed, neo-classical debut album Black Book, and various Mixtape projects and collaborations.

BLKBOK's live, high-energy performance is culturally reflective and seeks to entertain with a live piano based performance like none you have ever seen before. BLKBOK's vision is to illuminate awareness for all, encouraging dialogue and counterpoint in the way we perceive ourselves and the world we live in together.

BLKBOK’s critically-acclaimed debut album Black Book, served as a founding cornerstone at the very first Juneteenth Foundation’s Freedom Concert and was re-released as a DLUX Edition in June, with two new tracks, Forgotten Girls and Kendrick + Karine, covering relevant topics in mainstream culture, and in the voice that is uniquely BLKBOK. His first Mixtape release, CVRART, and Mixtape project Angels Watching Over Me, with world-renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee, illustrate the innovative and disruptive musical landscape that is BLKBOK. His original track Stars (Ad Astra) was performed as the first-ever piano duet from Space in April 2022.

Booking: BLKBOK Sub Booking:

Sister Hazel Body:

Combining elements of folk, jangle pop, post-grunge, and south-of-the-Mason-Dixon-Line classic rock, Sister Hazel's earworm melodies, tight harmonies, and upbeat D.I.Y. aesthetic helped make the Florida-based group a fixture on the alternative charts in the 1990s and early 2000s. Emerging in 1993, the band found success in 1997 with the release of their sophomore effort, Somewhere More Familiar, which went platinum on the strength of the single "All for You," Sister Hazel's biggest hit to date. Subsequent LPs like 2000's Fortress and 2009's Release also saw a modicum of chart success, and in 2016 the band issued its first country album, Lighter in the Dark. They continued to find favor on the country charts with the EPs Water, Wind, and Fire, which were compiled on 2020's full-length Elements.

Booking: Sister Hazel Sub Booking:

Rock For Hope - A Benefit for Operation Hope Featuring Band Central Body:

Band Central brings you rock legend Joe Bouchard, former member of Blue Oyster Cult for a concert to support Operation Hope and their programs to eliminate hunger and homelessness in our community.

Featuring music from The Rolling Stones, Grand Funk, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, Blue Oyster Cult, CSNY and more, this music is the soundtrack of our lives! The show features Joe Bouchard, Gabrielle Lakshmi, Joan Levy Hepburn, Bill Carbone, John Torres, Gray Fowler, Pat Marafiote and Rob Fried.

Come join the pre-party at 6:30PM prior to the concert to socialize in the FTC gallery and get warmed up for the show! Let’s celebrate the important work of Operation Hope!

Each ticket will include a drink ticket for beer/wine. There will be a cash bar.

Booking: Rock For Hope - A Benefit for Operation Hope Featuring Band Central Sub Booking:

Teton Gravity Research: Flying High Again Body:

In a world, where the snowboard corporatocracy cares more about the next Instagram swipe, one company has decided to team up with legendary snowboard film director, Mike Hatchett, and do the impossible. This film defies all odds - to bring together a crew of passionate riders for a full-length feature film - and celebrate what matters most: a bomber squad, rowdy soundtrack, and pure unadulterated riding action. Are you ready?

Booking: Teton Gravity Research: Flying High Again Sub Booking:

Melges: The Wizard of Zenda Body:

A documentary film exploring the life of sailing legend Buddy Melges He won Olympic medals and world championships. But sailing’s biggest prize eluded him, the America’s Cup. Follow Buddy’s extraordinary journey as seen through unprecedented access to over 200 hours of archival footage and interviews with the icons of sailing.

Join us for a special Q&A with Dave Perry (in person), Dawn Riley (in person) and Brian Porter (via zoom).

DAVE PERRY (from Pequot Yacht Club)
National Sailing Hall of Fame, Match Racing National Champion, Olympic Rules Advisor, Recipient of US Sailing's Highest Honor, Nathaneal Herreshoff Award.

DAWN RILEY
National Sailing Hall of Fame, America's Cup Team Captain, Watch Captain on MAIDEN in the Whitbread Round The World Race, Executive Director Oakcliff Sailing Center.

BRIAN PORTER (Via Zoom)
Melges 24 World Champion and nine-time National Champion, 2013 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.

1/2 of the proceeds to benefit St. Vincent's Foundation Directed By: Mark Honer/ Distributed by: Quicklier Film Partners/ Genre: Documentary/ Runtime: 1hr 25mins

Booking: Melges: The Wizard of Zenda Sub Booking: In partnership with Pequot Yacht Club and Black Rock Yacht Club

The Weight Band Body:

The Weight Band presents a dynamic set of classic Americana that draws upon roadhouse rock, funky swamp pop, blues, country soul and folk music. Composed of band leader, renowned guitarist Jim Weider (The Band, Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band, Jim Weider Band), keyboardist Brian Mitchell (Levon Helm’s Midnight Ramble Band), bassist Albert Rogers (Jim Weider Band, Jimmy Vivino), drummer Michael Bram (Jason Mraz) and keyboardist Matt Zeiner (Dickey Betts), the veteran quintet shares a deep appreciation and knowledge for this music, which Weider describes as the “Woodstock Sound.” The Weight Band continues to serve as its torchbearer, with Shines Like Gold representing a sublime example of these masterful roots musicians at work.

“The performances have inspired dancing in the aisles, reflecting the continued appeal of favorites like “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “Up on Cripple Creek” and “The Weight.” – New York Times

Booking: The Weight Band Sub Booking: featuring members of The Band & Levon Helm Band

Shemekia Copeland Body:

Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland — winner of the 2021 Blues Music Award for B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year— connects with her audience on an intensely personal level, taking them with her on what The Wall Street Journal calls “a consequential ride” of “bold and timely blues.” NPR Music says Shemekia sings with “punchy defiance and potent conviction.” The Houston Chronicle describes her songs as “resilient pleas for a kinder tomorrow.”

“Shemekia Copeland is the greatest blues singer of her generation.” —The Washington Post

“One of the leading blues artists of our time.” —NPR Music

“Powerful, ferocious, clear-eyed and hopeful...She’s in such control of her voice that she can scream at injustices before she soothes with loving hope. It sends shivers up your spine.” —Living Blues

“She is a commanding presence, a powerhouse vocalist delivering the truth.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer

“I am so happy Shemekia is delivering these songs that the world needs to hear. Her voice is strong and soulful, and her message comes from her heart.” —Mavis Staples

Booking: Shemekia Copeland Sub Booking:

Yacht Lobsters Body:

Established 2022 in New York City, the Yacht Lobsters sail the waves of the butteriest Soft Rock of the 70's and early 80's. Their big sound recreates - and at times reimagines - the studio mastery of retro-rock icons like Steely Dan, the Doobie Brothers, Hall & Oates, Toto, etc. It's the breezy Yacht Rock cool vibe you know and love, fused with stellar vocals, a full horn section and unique elements of NOLA funk, classic rock and jazz improvisation to keep things bouncy, set your mood to festive and ensure your boat's a-rockin'. There's even a tasteful smattering of original music that sounds like it stepped right out of 1978. Founded by the visionary team behind Brother Joscephus and the Love Revolution, the Lobster roster features NYC's finest professional musicians who have played together for decades. Grab your captain's hat, make that Pina Colada a double and climb aboard!

Booking: Yacht Lobsters Sub Booking:

Marine Protected Areas Short Films Body:

Join us for a night of short Patagonia films related to marine protected areas. There will be a Q&A with Kate Masury from Eating With the Ecosystem and Emma Deloughry from Save the Sound.

Corazón Solado (27 min.): In Corazón Salado by Patagonia Films, Patagonia Global Sport Activist Ramón Navarro joins with the Kawésqar—a traditionally nomadic Indigenous community who had their practices stripped from them during the colonization of Chilean Patagonia—in a fight for their homeland and ancestral waters. The salmon industry is creeping deeper and deeper into the region, polluting and destroying its wild and delicate ecosystem. For the locals, the fish no longer bite here, forcing the Kawésqar to stray farther from home to feed and support their families. Navarro connects with Leticia Caro and her father, Don Reinaldo, a traditional fisherman and elder, who show him the damaging effects of the salmon farms and the need to establish a marine protected area in the Kawésqar National Park. Along the way, they find common ground in their love for the sea.

The Custodians (12 min.): Over the last 40 years, commercial overfishing and bottom trawling have turned Scotland’s once-thriving west coast waters into sparse, lifeless deserts. Patagonia Films’ The Custodians follows the work of four locals from the West Coast of Scotland are reclaiming their natural coastlines. They’re restoring wildlife, creating sustainable industries and showing us how we can work with, not against, our ocean.

Madre Mar (11 min.): The local people have worked the waters of the Sado Estuary Natural Reserve in Portugal for hundreds of years, coexisting with the dolphins, fish and shellfish supported by the region’s rich seagrass meadows. Then big industry arrived, bringing with it the devastating practice of bottom trawling and its scouring of the seafloor—which has helped wipe out nearly two-thirds of the ocean’s seagrass meadows globally. Raquel Gaspar, marine biologist, mother and cofounder of the Portuguese NGO Ocean Life, is on a journey to protect and re-meadow Sado’s seagrass habitat. In Patagonia Films’ Mãe Mar, Raquel teams up with a group of local fisherwomen to restore this crucial piece of the ocean’s ecosystem–one that provides habitats for sea life and 10 percent of the carbon captured in the ocean.

For the Love of the Sea (12 min.): In Patagonia Films’ For the Love of the Sea, a family pioneers a movement to revive the Welsh coastline and a fishing industry that locals have depended on for decades. The documentary short follows Câr y Môr, the first community-owned regenerative ocean farm in Wales. Cultivating versatile crops like seaweed with zero-input techniques, the Haines family reveals the powerful ways that the ocean can help fight climate change while nourishing people in more ways than one.

Booking: Marine Protected Areas Short Films Sub Booking: In partnership with Patagonia of Westport, Eating with the Ecosystem and Save the Sound

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Body:

The ever-charming and British music legend Nick Lowe joins forces with Nashville-based luchador-masked surf rockers Los Straitjackets for a fun night of rock n roll. Lowe could hardly look less like a rock star - but don’t let appearances fool you. Beneath the snow-white hair and Buddy Holly specs lurks a consummate stage performer and Los Straitjackets seem to have re-ignited his love of rock & roll.

“I’ve always had a penchant for this kind of ‘rocking-hard-whilst-hardly rocking’ skiffle style of music,” Lowe tells NPR. “The difficulty nowadays is finding people who understand how to make it happen, because in the wrong hands it can easily turn into something that’s a whole lot less funny. I have to work quite hard to achieve it, but luckily Los Straitjackets are premier rock and roll entertainers to whom this phenomenon occurs naturally.”

Booking: Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Sub Booking:

FTC Presents a Night of Short Films by local filmmakers Body:

Join us for night of short films by local filmmakers curated by Brian Russell of Red Shoe Film. We'll have several special guests for Q&A after their film. The night will be moderated by Brian Russell.

Red Shoe Film was founded in 2010 after accidentally buying a camera. He has shot over 2,000 interviews, and has hundreds of credits to his name, ranging from an ESPN 30 for 30, to celebrities like Arianna Huffington, Ed Burns and the entire cast of Saturday Night Live. He loves movies, and has directed over a dozen short films (some of which he hopes you never see!)

Special Guests-

Actor James Naughton
Actor/Musician Greg Naughton
Writer/Director Samuel B. Russell
Writer/Actor Mike Boland
Writer/Director Jim Clemente
Composer Chris Kalafus

Films -

Yo Andrea
A middle-aged man hatches a plan to win the woman of his dreams.

Street Sale
Wide-eyed and eager Chris finds that his new job is much more than he bargained for when he begins working with the shrewd, yet perpetually broke street hustler Skip! Will Chris surrender to this world of easy money and questionable ethics or will he rise above it?

Be Nice to Fish
An anchovy pizza-loving man must contend with the ethics and consequences of his actions when he acquires a pet goldfish.

Past Prologue
Robert and Claudette have a chance encounter in a coffee shop, their first meeting since they dated over 60 years ago. A re-connection to memory, and discovery of feelings long buried takes them on an emotional journey through their past.

Not the Same Clarence
A man must come to terms with his fathers Alzheimer's disease.

Booking: FTC Presents a Night of Short Films by local filmmakers Sub Booking: Moderated by Brian Russell of Red Shoe Film

Will Leet & Pan Arcadia Body:

Will Leet

WILL LEET IS A BROOKLYN BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER, ALSO KNOWN AS THE LEAD GUITARIST OF SAMMY RAE & THE FRIENDS. SELF DESCRIBED AS “CAMPFIRE ROCK WITH A CITY GROOVE,” WILL'S MUSIC IS AN ECLECTIC MIX OF ROCK, FOLK, COUNTRY AND BAROQUE POP, WITH INFLUENCES RANGING FROM KACEY MUSGRAVES TO THE BEATLES. JOINED BY HIS BAND, “THE NYC COWBOYS,” LEET WILL TAKE YOU ON A SONIC JOURNEY THROUGH POIGNANT ACOUSTIC SONGS TO EXTENDED ROCK N’ ROLL JAMS.

Pan Arcadia

Fresh out of the cellar-studio of a tipsy Brooklyn shack lumbers the music of Pan Arcadia. Raised on the nutritious sounds of Television, Status Quo, Miles Davis and Sam & Dave, Pan Arcadia makes propulsive yet soulful indie music; melding garage rock with horn arrangements. Pan released its debut album in February 2023. Leading up to its release, they organized the Save the Scene NYC virtual festival to benefit performers and venue workers affected by Covid, and got voted ‘New York’s Best Emerging Band’ by readers of The Deli Mag.

Booking: Will Leet & Pan Arcadia Sub Booking:

Eric Hutchinson Body:

Singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson is feeling nostalgic as he prepares to spend 2023 celebrating the 15th anniversary of his debut album, Sounds Like This. “It’s a special record for me - one that changed my life, my career, and introduced my music to a new audience I could only have dreamt of,” the Takoma Park, MD native reflects. To commemorate the anniversary, Eric has announced that he will be playing shows all year long, performing the album in its entirety.

Booking: Eric Hutchinson Sub Booking: Sounds Like This 15th Anniversary Tour

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Body: Doors for the Friday, October 27th, 2023, screening of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show will open at 7:00 p.m. with pre-show festivities (costume contest, trivia, prizes, and more) beginning at 7:15 p.m. The movie is set to begin at 8:00 p.m.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is renowned for its audience participation roles at different times and scenes during the film. There will be props available for purchase at the venue the night of the show for $5 a bag. To encourage the safety and enjoyment of the film by all in attendance, any bags brought to the theater could be subjected to a search for inappropriate/non-allowable items.

What is allowed & what’s in the kit!

The $5 kits include:

Rice, Newspaper, Water Gun, Glow Stick, Time Warp Flyer, Rubber Glove, Noisemaker, Confetti Popper, Toilet Paper, Party Hat, Bell, Sponge, Cards, Instructions, Bag.

So now we know what the kit will include, we’re new to this thing. How do we use them, which ones that aren’t in the kit are also allowed OR are not allowed, and at what point in the movie do we use them?

This movie is all about participation but we also want to make sure the theater isn’t damaged, wrecked, or burned down (under NO circumstances should an open flame ever be used within the Theatre). People are absolutely encouraged to dress up and have fun, but there are just a few things we cannot and will not allow and they are listed below along with the items included in the $5 kit, as well as when to use them.

Another thing we ask is to please not throw things at the screen.

Here’s your play-by-play of when to use your props, as well as the things that just can’t be allowed. Here we go:

Rice

In the kit? Yes

Is it allowed? Yes… But PLEASE, less than a handful. Large bags will be

taken at the door.

When to use: At the beginning of the film when the wedding guests exit the church.

Large “J”-“A”-“N”-“E”-“T” cards

In the kit? No

Is it allowed? Yes, we just didn’t include it since it takes some decent coordination between people to pull off. You’re welcome to do it if you feel like your four friends can spell.

When to use: During the song “Dammit Janet” when Brad says Janet’s name, and when spells out Janet’s name, each card is held up as he spells it. Some people also write “Oh” “B”-“R”-“A”-“D” on the back of them and use them then.

Water Guns

In the kit? Yes

Is it allowed? Yes… Only tiny squirt guns will be allowed. Anything oversized will not be allowed in.

When this normally happens: During the song There’s a Light (Over at the Frankenstein Place), while they are walking through the rain.

Newspaper

In the kit? Yes

Is it allowed? : Yes

When to use: When Brad and Janet are caught in the storm, Janet covers her head with a newspaper. At this point, you should likewise cover your head.

Glow Stick / flashlight

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed? Yes (NO Lighters, matches, flammables due to fire code restrictions). Get creative and download a concert lighter app on your phone. Those are much less flammable!

When to use: During the song There’s a Light (Over at the Frankenstein Place), while the “There’s a Light” chorus is playing. Do this during the chorus and when they say “in the darkness” lower it.

How to Time Warp Flyer

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed? Of course! Yes but try to keep the aisles open if possible for people trying to get through.
When to use: During the Time Warp – get up and dance!

Rubber Glove

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed? Yes

When to use: During Frank’s speech at the tank when he puts on the gloves, stretches and snaps them. He does this three times and try to snap them at the same time!

Noisemakers

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed? Yes

When to use: During the “Lab” scene, when the Transylvanian Guests use their noisemakers at the end of the creation speech.

Confetti

In the kit? Yes (1 confetti streamer popper)

Is it allowed? Yes

When to use: At the end of the “Lab” scene when the wedding march is being played when they head to the bedroom.

Toilet Paper

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed? Yes

When to use: When Dr. Scott makes his entrance and Brad exclaims “Great Scott!” Get it? Like Scotts toilet paper? Yeah, that’s why people do it. Wait to toss it when Dr. Scott crashes through the wall. By the time Dr. Scott hits the Transducer wall and Frank has his leg on the chair it’s time to stop tossing.

Party Hat

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed? Yes

When to use: During dinner, Frank will put on his party hat, and you should too. It’s a party after all and you should be dressed appropriately.

Toast

In the kit? No

Is it allowed? : Yes… If you must, but we’d rather you didn’t.
When this normally happens: During dinner after Frank is done carving, he will lift his glass and proclaim “a toast”.

Bell

In the kit? Yes

Is it allowed? Yes, if you didn’t bring a bell you can use your keys also. However it doesn’t look as cool.

When to use: When Frank is chasing Janet after dinner and asks the musical question “did you hear a bell ring?” during the song “Planet Schmanet”.

Sponge

In the kit? Yes (1 qty)

Is it allowed? Yes

When to use: When Columbia is doing her “bitch out” speech and says to Frank, “you’re like a sponge!”

Cards

In the kit? Yes

Is it allowed? Yes… But Please, not a whole deck.
When to use: After floor show, when Frank is doing his solo number and sits down and sings the line “cards for sorrow, cards for pain”. Make it rain!

Rope

In the kit? No

Is it allowed? Yes

When to use: When the rope falls from the rigging after Riff finishes shooting.

Hot Dog and Prunes

Is it allowed? Please, please, please DON’T.
People sometimes throw these anytime they’re mentioned. It’s messy, stains things, and nobody wants to get hit with a prune or a hot dog for that matter.

Booking: The Rocky Horror Picture Show Sub Booking: Preshow Festivities at 7:15PM Rated R

Popa Chubby Body:

He knows no musical genre boundaries. He rocks. He funks. An imposing figure with a shaven head, tattooed arms, a goatee and a performance style he describes as “the Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motörhead meets Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson,” Popa Chubby is an endearing character who is one of the genre’s most popular figures.

Booking: Popa Chubby Sub Booking:

Stop Making Sense 40th Anniversary Body:

There will be a dancing area behind the seats on the Warehouse floor. There will be a limited amount of high top tables in the dancing area. General admission seating is first come first serve.

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.

Q&A with Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth after the film moderated but Dave Schneider.

NY Times - https://shorturl.at/jEHR2

Directed By: Jonathan Demme/ Distributed By: A24/ Genre: Documentary/Music/ Runtime: 1hr 28mins

Booking: Stop Making Sense 40th Anniversary Sub Booking: Q&A with Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth

John Hiatt - CANCELLED Body:

A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his own terms. Hiatt's finest album is 1987's Bring the Family; other catalog highlights include the pop and rock of 1983's Riding with the King, the rough-hewn blues-rock of 2008's Same Old Man, and 2021's Leftover Feelings. His lyrics and melodies have graced more than 20 studio albums, have been recorded by Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt and scores of others, and have earned him a place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, a BMI Troubadour award, and a lifetime achievement in songwriting designation from the Americana Music Association.

Booking: John Hiatt - CANCELLED Sub Booking:

Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (of Gomez) Body:

It’s 25 years since Bring it On and Ben and Ian have decided to mark the occasion by playing the entire of their debut, as a duo, on their upcoming US tour.

Bring It On by Gomez is an album that artfully weaves together various musical elements to create a vibrant and captivating experience. With its rich musical tapestry, Bring It On is like a vibrant garden of sounds that ensnares the senses and invites listeners to immerse themselves in its beautiful, ever-changing landscape.

Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball of Gomez will come together for an intimate run of duo performances this Winter. Ottewell and Ball’s first release with Gomez, the 1998 break-outBring It On, launched a spectacular career punctuated with the distinguished Mercury Prize, multiple platinum selling records and legions of devoted fans spanning three continents. Taking a break from writing sessions for Gomez’s next record, the duo’s performances will draw from Gomez fan-favorites, highlights from their respective solo projects, and perhaps offer an opportunity to road-test some of their newest work.

Booking: Ben Ottewell and Ian Ball (of Gomez) Sub Booking: Bring it On 25th Anniversary Tour

Joan Baez I Am A Noise Body:

An unusually intimate psychological portrait of legendary folk singer and activist Joan Baez. Neither a conventional biopic nor a traditional concert film, this immersive documentary is more of a visual memoir anchored by Joan’s extraordinary archive, including newly discovered home movies, diaries, artwork, and audio recordings.

Directed By: Karen O'Connor, Miri Navasky, Maeve O'Boyle/ Distributed By: Magnolia Pictures/ Genre: Documentary/Film/ Runtime: 1hr 53mins

Booking: Joan Baez I Am A Noise Sub Booking:

Mountainfilm on Tour Body:

Mountainfilm is a documentary film festival that showcases stories about environmental, cultural, climbing, political and social justice issues. Mountainfilm is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, Colorado. Along with exceptional documentaries, the festival goes beyond the film medium by bringing together world-class athletes, change makers and visionary artists for a multi-dimensional celebration of indomitable spirit. Mountainfilm’s mission is to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. To learn more about Mountainfilm, visit www.mountainfilm.org.

Booking: Mountainfilm on Tour Sub Booking:

An Evening with North Mississippi Allstars Body:

Nothing runs deeper than family ties. Brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters understand one another at the purest level. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, twelve albums, four GRAMMY® Award nominations, and sold out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars open up their world once again on their thirteenth album, Set Sail [New West Records], welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold. As legend has it, Luther and Cody Dickinson started the band in 1996 as a loose collective of like-minded second-generation musicians who shared a local repertoire and regional style. Over the years, the lineup shifted by design, and each subsequent record offered up a different combination of collaborators. This time around, they mined the talents of Jesse Williams on bass and Lamar Williams, JR. on vocals. During the Allman Betts Band Family Revival, the Dickinsons first linked up with Lamar, son of the Allman Brothers bassist Lamar Williams, Sr., becoming fast friends and collaborators and eventually paving the way for Set Sail.

Booking: An Evening with North Mississippi Allstars Sub Booking:

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Body:

During the month of October, Rock and Roll Playhouse will be supporting Trick-or-Treat for UNCEF at shows across the country. We invite you to lend your support by making a donation to UNICEF USA at trickortreatforunicef.org/rockandroll. Donations can help UNICEF reach children and families around the world with health care and immunizations, safe water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief and more.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse, a family concert series hosted at historic music venues across the country, allows kids to “move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon” (NY Times). Performing songs created by the most iconic musicians in rock history, The Rock and Roll Playhouse band offers its core audience of families with children age ten and under games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out in an effort to educate children and explore their creativity. The Rock and Roll Playhouse is an early and often first introduction to a child’s lifelong journey with live music and rock and roll. See you at the show!

This concert for kids and families shares the music of the artist named above with a new generation of music lovers, but is not associated with or endorsed by the artist. All children must be accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse knows that little ears are sensitive, so we turn down the volume at our shows. However, all kids experience music differently and you may find that your child is more comfortable wearing hearing protection earmuffs, such as Baby Banz.

By attending this event, I consent to my image (with or without my voice) being included in photographs and/or film and videotape of the event, and give the venue, The Rock and Roll Playhouse and their respective licensees and assigns the absolute and irrevocable right and permission to use and publish such content in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter developed.

Booking: The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Sub Booking: Music of Taylor Swift for Kids + More

Melvin Seals & JGB Body:

The current Melvin Seals & JGB lineup finds Seals joined by guitarist John Kadlecik (Dark Star Orchestra, Further), bassist John-Paul McLean and drummer Jeremy Hoenig. Melvin spun his Hammond B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so, helped define what jamband music is today. As nicknamed by Garcia himself, come see the Master of the Universe’s powerful presence in The Warehouse.

Booking: Melvin Seals & JGB Sub Booking:

Rockin' Halloween Bash - A Benefit Concert for CLASP Body:

Join Band Central for an evening of the best party-vibe rock music to benefit CLASP, a local nonprofit that provides homes and opportunities for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Featuring the most popular, danceable, and fun rock music from artists including Tina Turner, Rolling Stones, Journey, Wild Cherry, Led Zeppelin, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Rick James and more, this show includes Stephanie Harrison, powerhouse who leads the band Fake ID, Anthony Gadaleta, Crispin Cioe, accomplished sax player who has toured with the Rolling Stones, Pat Marafiote, Marcos Torres Jr., who plays with the Cosmic Jibaros, and Rob Fried, Band Central founder.

The pre-party starts in the FTC gallery at 6:30PM with complimentary light bites and the opportunity to support a great cause. Wear a costume (or don’t) and come ready to dance your CLASP off! 100% of the proceeds benefit CLASP, its residents, and its programs. Visit www.clasphomes.org for more information.

Booking: Rockin' Halloween Bash - A Benefit Concert for CLASP Sub Booking: Featuring Band Central

The Wild Feathers Body:

Nashville, Tennessee's Wild Feathers prefer the term "American" over Americana when describing their sound, which falls somewhere between the earnest, neo-Southern rock of the Black Crowes, the bluesy swagger of the Black Keys, and the wide-open-road country-rock of the Eagles. The group's eponymous debut drew largely from classic rock and country, while 2016's Lonely Is a Lifetime bristled with modern touches and big production values, dialing back on the twang and incorporating elements of psych, pop, and anthemic alt-rock. The band continued to refine their Southern rock, Americana, blues, and folk-tinged sound on subsequent efforts Greetings from the Neon Frontier (2018) and Alvarado (2021).

Booking: The Wild Feathers Sub Booking:

Alejandro Escovedo Body:

On Sale Schedule:

Artist Presale: 9/13 11AM

Classic Member Presale: 9/14 12PM

General On Sale: 9/15 11AM

A celebrated singer and songwriter, Alejandro Escovedo has as eclectic a background and body of work as any rock artist of his generation. As comfortable performing with a string ensemble as he is with an amped-up power trio, and as likely to bare his soul in his lyrics as he is to display some serious rock & roll swagger, Escovedo had already played an important role in punk (with the Nuns), roots rock (the True Believers), and alt-country (Rank & File) before he launched a solo career that's seen him work with everyone from John Cale to Bruce Springsteen. Beginning with 1992's Gravity, Escovedo's music has been consistently literate, ambitious, and eclectic, with 2001's A Man Under the Influence exploring different genres and approaches from track to track, while 2008's Real Animal and 2016's Burn Something Beautiful focused on passionate, guitar-based rock & roll. 2018's The Crossing (and its 2020 Spanish-language counterpart La Cruzada) told a richly detailed story of the immigrant experience.

Booking: Alejandro Escovedo Sub Booking:

Bob Mould Solo Electric Body:

Jason Narducy is a Chicago musician. When he isn't touring with Bob Mould or Superchunk, he writes and sings in Split Single. Greg Kot (Chicago Tribune, Sound Opinions) calls Jason “a first rate songwriter and band leader”. Jason has performed with Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices), Sunny Day Real Estate, The Pretenders, Liz Phair, Eddie Vedder, and many more.

Jason and his first band, Verböten, were featured in the Foo Fighter's HBO series Sonic Highways and in Dave Grohl's NYT best seller, Storyteller. Playwright Brett Neveu wrote a musical about Verböten (featuring music by Jason) that opened in Chicago in January 2020. Verböten the musical garnered rave reviews and sold out performances and is currently being re-worked for a film adaptation.

Jason Narducy has written and performed in comedy shorts such as The Sexiest Elbows in Rock (3 episodes all found on YouTube). The episodes feature Fred Armisen, Michael Shannon, Frank Black, Sharon Van Etten, Todd Barry, Dave Hill, Rick Nielsen, and Michael Cerveris among others.

Booking: Bob Mould Solo Electric Sub Booking:

Nicotine Dolls Body:

Nicotine Dolls formed in New York City (Summer 2017) by Singer Sam Cieri and Guitarist John Hays, with John Merritt (Bass) and Abel Tabares (Drums) joining shortly after. The band has released a string of singles including "The Madness" and "Burning a Good Thing" throughout 2019, along with self produced music videos. The band prides itself on there raw live shows. Nicotine dolls are the ones who stand outside smoking all night because they are too afraid to go inside but can't bring themselves to leave.

Booking: Nicotine Dolls Sub Booking:

Rock N' Rodeo Body:

WANTED! Cowboys and cowgirls are being lassoed up for Fairfield Theatre Company’s dance party fundraiser, Rock N’ Rodeo! Dust off your boots, grab your hat, and saddle up for a rowdy night in The Warehouse with live music by Southern Voice. Not only are they covering your favorite country dance hits, but they’ll be shakin’ The Warehouse with guided line dancing! Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or a newcomer, these experts are sure to have your boots scootin’ all night long.

The Warehouse will be transformed into the Old West for this hoedown - complete with hay bales to dance around, lassoes to round up your friends, and twinkling lights that stretch like starlight to shine on the evening!

So, buckle up and mosey on down to FTC for a rootin’ tootin’ good time!

See y’all there!

*VIP ticket details - a ticket for the event plus a tshirt and one drink ticket

Booking: Rock N' Rodeo Sub Booking: A Country Themed Dance Party

Roomful of Blues Body:

A tour de force of horn-fired blues. So tight, and so right: a masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues, and R&B. The group's deeply rooted blend of swing, rock 'n' roll, jump, blues, and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven BluesMusic Awards. These guys are a non-stop hip-shaking party. It's clear why People Magazine said Roomful's music "can turn a dull evening at home into a heel-clicking night of fun."

“Brawny shuffles, swinging horns, searing guitar, passionate vocals and balls-to-the-wall enthusiasm” —Living Blues

“High-voltage swingin’ jump blues and R&B” —USA Today

Booking: Roomful of Blues Sub Booking:

Manhattan Short Film Festival Body:

This year, we have selected six short films (85 Min Total) to create a unique and captivating lineup.

MANHATTAN SHORT has a history of sharing short film selections with the Academy Awards and this year is no different. Two of the six films in this year's lineup are Oscar Nominated while another two of them were shortlisted for the 2023 Oscars.

Booking: Manhattan Short Film Festival Sub Booking:

MORE! Body:

MORE!, the current project from Tom Hamilton is also his oldest. Hamilton (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, Brothers Past, Ghost Light) was still in high school when he began writing songs with his brother Jim Hamilton and friends Joe D’Amico and Tom McKee. By the end of their college years life had pulled them all in different directions. When the world shut down in 2020, Hamilton found himself in his studio with no band or inspiration. The solution to both came as the four boys reconnected. With the addition of drummer Scotty Zwang, MORE! was born.

This group of artists combine elite songwriting skills with an incredible sense of adventure in improvising within those songs. They’re live debut came in early 2023 when they were invited to share the bill with Grateful Dead offshoot, Dead & Company at their destination event, Playing in the Sand. MORE! wowed 5,000 fans in attendance with two shows of their unique sound, and followed with a sold out hometown debut at Philadelphia’s Ardmore Music Hall.

Booking: MORE! Sub Booking: featuring Tom Hamilton (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead & Ghost Light)

Brendan James Body:

Contemporary singer/songwriter Brendan James began writing placid, autobiographical songs in college, accompanying himself on piano and wrapping his tenor vocals around tales of childhood, love, and nature. A native of New Hampshire, James relocated to Chapel Hill to attend the University of North Carolina, but the desire to pursue music convinced him to temporarily move to Los Angeles. He wrote songs during his stay in California and returned to Chapel Hill in 2002, where he graduated from college and set his sights on New York. James decamped to the Big Apple and issued a four-song EP before enlisting producer Mikal Blue (who would later produce Colbie Caillat's Coco) to help him record a full-length debut. Featuring songs inspired by his parents' divorce and former love interests, The Day Is Brave arrived in June 2008. After touring the album and relocating once again to Los Angeles, James wrote and recorded his self-titled sophomore release, Brendan James, which appeared in 2010. Playing Favorites followed in 2013, with the emotionally direct Simplify arriving later that same year.

Booking: Brendan James Sub Booking:

Andy Frasco & The U.N. - Fall 2023 Tour Body:

First, understand that this is a band known for making a BIG first impression. As the jam scene’s resident merrymaker, Andy Frasco puts on a live performance that is one of the most entertaining and fun on the road today. This is music to get lost in and to dance to, with a knowingly absurdist sense of humor and an almost reckless indifference to genres and categorization. It is what rock and roll should be.

What To Expect: Party rock from one of the most buzz-worthy live performers on the scene

Known For: Over-the-top stage presence, humorous banter, and renegade shenanigans

ABOUT COOL COOL COOL: Cool Cool Cool blends the best of Funk, House and R&B to create a sound that is truly unique. With dynamic female-led vocals, a tight horn section, swirling synths and a rhythm section that lays down a wicked groove, this band knows how to deliver an electrifying performance. After spending more than a decade traveling the world together with the touring act Turkuaz, the members of Cool Cool Cool decided to team up and form their own band in 2022. Their shared experiences, from playing dive bars to international festival stages, helped them develop a close bond that goes far beyond music. In Cool Cool Cool, this bond translates into a powerful synergy that allows each band member to showcase their individual talents, creativity, and passion.

Booking: Andy Frasco & The U.N. - Fall 2023 Tour Sub Booking: With special guest Cool Cool Cool

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