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EASTERN BANK LOBBY JAZZ SERIES:
ALDOUS COLLINS
THU, MAR 30 I 7:30PM JOHN ALLMARK JAZZ QUINTET
$25 WED, APR 05 I 7:30PM
$15
Chris Ballerini opens. Featuring Brian Hitchings, Aldous
Collins comes back to the Spire to hit the main stage! Aldous John Allmark brings his renowned quintet to the Spire Center for
is the high energy frontman for the award-winning Aldous the first time! The band features some of the top jazz artists based WINTER 2023
Collins Band but he also loves connecting with listeners in the Northeast!
through intimate acoustic shows. A few of his inspirations: John Allmark – trumpet/flugelhorn
Beck, The Lumineers, Michael Kiwanuka, The National, Milky Dino Govoni – tenor
Chance, The Bahamas, Eddie Vedder and more… Dennis Hughes – keyboard
Evan Carley – bass
Vinny Pagano – drums

THE BREAKERS: A TRIBUTE TO TOMMY CASTRO AND THE
TOM PETTY PAINKILLERS
SAT, APR 1 I 8PM THU, APR 06 I 8PM
SOLD OUT $36
The country’s premier Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute “The hardest thing to do,” says internationally beloved soul-blues
band. Established to let the fans of the late great Tom Petty rocker Tommy Castro, “is be yourself, take some chances and bring
continue to enjoy the live experience of TP & the HB’s. No other your fans along with you.” Throughout his long, constantly evolving
Tom Petty tribute band comes close to capturing the SOUND and career, guitarist, singer and songwriter Tommy Castro has always
emotions of Tom’s songs quite like the Breakers. remained true to himself while exploring, growing and creating new
music, and he has taken his thousands of devoted fans right along
with him. Since his solo debut in 1994, he’s made 16 albums— the
last seven for Alligator—each its own unique chapter in the book of
Tommy Castro. Ranging from horn-fueled R&B to piping hot blues
CELTIC ANGELS IRELAND to fiery, stripped- down rock ‘n’ roll, each release is solidly built
upon Castro’s unshakable musical foundation—a dynamic mix of
SUN, APR 2 I 3PM & 7PM 1960s-influenced guitar-fueled blues, testifying Memphis-soaked
$42 blue-eyed soul and Latin-tinged East San Jose funk, all driven by
Escape to Verdant Valleys and Heathery Highlands! Step Castro’s grab-you-by- the-collar vocals and passionate guitar work.
back in time to the Land of Saints and Scholars. Lose Blues Revue declared, “Tommy Castro can do no wrong.”
yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies Feel your
heart pound to raucous rhythms of the champion Celtic
Knights Dancers. Immerse yourself in Ireland’s infectious HARPER AND MIDWEST KIND
influences across the Wild Blue Ocean to the Amber Waves
of Grain and Beyond! SAT, APR 08 I 8PM
Headed by the powerhouse creative team direct from $28
Ireland and featuring award winning Irish and World Award winning Australian singer/ songwriter/ virtuoso
Champion Singers, Dancers and Musicians. Celtic Angels harmonica player “Peter D. Harper”, now based in Detroit,
Ireland is a theatrical feast for all ages. Michigan, USA creates a heady mix of roots music through his
Written, Directed and Choreographed by Louise Barry creative use of the harmonica, and the haunting drone of the
(Dublin, Ireland. The Diddley Idols / National Theatre) didgeridoo. Known in the music world as “Harper”, his latest
Musical Arrangements by Peter Sheridan (Co.Cavan, release “RISE UP” (Access Records), features 10 original tunes
Ireland. Celtic Thunder) and Irish Step Dance Director, that reach deep within. “RISE UP”, which had its debut at #3 on
Sarah Costello (Belfast, Ireland. Rhythm of the Dance / the Billboard Blues Charts, profoundly expresses Harper’s
ADCRG). creative use of the harp and the haunting drone of the
didgeridoo with underlying meaningful lyrics, which reflect the
With over 30 Irish traditional and contemporary tunes divisive times, we currently live in. Harper has received an
masterfully intertwined and performed fully live by the amazing 14 x Blues/Roots Music awards (including a Gold
Trinity Ensemble, the Heavenly Celtic Angels and the Record) in the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada and
Dynamic Celtic Knights Dancers, the spectacular Celtic achieved 4 x Top Ten Billboard Blues Charting albums.
Angels Ireland is guaranteed to entertain and delight!

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