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PAUL NELSON BAND THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW VEGAS TOP
SAT, SEP 23 @ 8PM IMPERSONATORS THE EDWARDS TWINS
$30 SAT, SEP 30 @ 7PM
SUN, OCT 01 @ 2PM
Whether it’s headlining international festivals, performing to
sold out shows at iconic clubs worldwide, Paul Nelson‘s guitar $50
mastery, in a live setting is the most exciting and “Extraordinary”-The NBC Today Show
unforgettable experience for all who attend.
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Being blues/rock icon Johnny Winter‘s hand-picked touring
and recording guitarist joining in 2010, is just one of the Remember all the wonderful Variety shows we all grew up on
accolades held by Grammy-winning guitarist Paul Nelson. in the 70’s & 80’s? Now is your chance to see them live and re-
Nelson has also shared the world’s stages and/or recorded created by Las Vegas’ number one impersonators of all time.
alongside Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Susan Anthony & Eddie Edwards use state of the art make-up to look
Tedeschi, Dr. John, John Popper, Slash, Warren Haynes, and sound like the superstars of today and yesterday. All your
Derek Trucks, Vince Gill, Sonny Landreth, Ben Harper, Joe favorite legendary Superstars come alive in SUPER STARS ON
Bonamassa and the list goes on. STAGE THE ULTIMATE VARIETY SHOW.

EASTERN BANK LOBBY JAZZ SERIES: THE
TD BANK LOBBY SERIES: MARSHALL WOOD - DONNA BYRNE QUARTET
SHAUN ENGLAND BAND THU, OCT 05 @ 7:30PM
$15
THU, SEP 28 @ 7:30PM
$15 Featuring Mike Flanagan and Tim Ray
Musician and songwriter Shaun England has been recognized This All-Star quartet will feature unique arrangements of American
by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for his songwriting standards, jazz standards, Bossa Nova and a few musical surprises.
and contribution to the arts. Music deeply influenced by the
blues and poetic lyrics earned him a nomination for Song of Marshall Wood and Donna Byrne have been performing in New
the Year, in addition to listeners from around the world. England and beyond since 1982. Each of them has established
“He is a romantic, connected spiritually with literary greats and themselves internationally as superb musicians and performers. Tim
with the most beautiful and noble souls who have crossed this old Ray has had a storied career as both a great jazz pianist/composer and
world.” ~Anna Maria Polidori, Guibo, Italy 2013 accompanist. Alto saxophonist, Mike Flanagan is both a super talent
and responsible for restoring jazz in clubs on the outer Cape.
“His music seemlessly combines old time country with the blues, a
rare treat.” -Living Arts.

COMEDY NIGHT FT. TONY V
THU, OCT 01 @ 8PM
$25
JOHNNY A TRIO Tony V went from an employee at the Somerville Mental Health
FRI, SEP 28 @ 8PM Center to being voted “The Funniest Man in Massachusetts” by
$35 Showtime Television in 1986. Tony V now has a very successful
career in comedy with appearances on networks such as
Spearheaded by Boston Hall of Fame Guitarist JOHNNY A. Comedy Central and MTV as well as many movie roles. Tony V
and stemming from his passion for all things music, this new
collective, The JOHNNY A. TRiO will take you on a journey has worked with people such as Bill Burr, Jay Leno and Adam
Sandler!
that instrumentally re-imagines the vast song catalogue of
The Blues, The Beatles and Beyond. Travel with the band as Jerry Thornton - OPENER
they sonically walk you from “Muddy Waters” through Jerry Thornton is a big deal! Jerry’s a writer/podcaster for
“Strawberry Fields Forever” and songs from JOHNNY A.’s “Barstool Sports!” Jerry was also a co-host of the “Dale Arnold
award winning albums. It’s sure to be an uplifting celebration and Michael Holley Show” on WEEI. A 30-year veteran of stand-
as you “rock” along with the JOHNNY A. TRiO. up comedy, he has performed at clubs all over the northeast!
Often referred to as a “musicians’ musician” Johnny A. is an Hosted by Matt Misci
internationally recognized Grammy Nominated Matt Misci started comedy in 2018 with a little push from
guitarist/songrwriter/producer. family, friends and clients. As a local barber, many of Matt’s
customers were supportive of Matt entering the world of stand-
up comedy!

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