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ENTER THE HAGGIS
FRI, DEC 29 @ 8PM
$36

For the better part of two decades, Toronto’s Enter The
Haggis has combined bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm
section to create a distinctively eclectic sound, praised by
The Boston Globe, The Washington Post and Canada’s Globe
and Mail. Their songs offer singalong melodies and deep,
meaningful lyrics which tell the stories of everyday hard
working people, often faced with seemingly insurmountable
challenges. Signature songs like “One Last Drink”, “Gasoline”,
“Down With The Ship” and “Lancaster Gate” have had
hundreds of thousands of plays on social media, appeared in
Hollywood movies, and have been performed and recorded
by artists around the world.

ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE:

TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES Onsite at Spire Center for the Performing Arts, Tai-Chi and Qi Gong are rooted in ancient Asian
SAT, DEC 30 @ 8PM 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth. MA. and Virtual philosophies that perceive the balance of the universe
and merge the individual practitioner with that unity.
$38
ANOTHER TEQUILA SUNRISE is America’s premier Tribute to SPIRE SCHEDULE Tai-Chi fosters confidence and graceful body
the Eagles. Since 2001, this New England based tribute band has alignment rather than power and speed. Students
been delighting sell-out crowds across the country with a catalog learn precise movements with coordinated breathing
of music that encompasses the classics and deep cuts from the that develop supple physical strength, focused
Eagles’ studio collection, as well as the biggest hits from the solo TUE 5:30 - 6:30PM TAI CHI concentration, and improved memory. Because its
careers of Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and Joe Walsh.
And they do this with an unparalleled commitment to the music. Another Tequila Sunrise has gone beyond techniques relax both body and mind, Tai-Chi restores
the realm of understanding “how” this music was made. Yes, their ability to recreate these iconic studio vitality. At the same time Tai-Chi is useful for personal
sounds does not go unnoticed; but what really sets them apart is their ability to recreate the Eagles’ LIVE WED 9 - 10AM QI GONG sports and dancing.
experience. And to do that, one must understand not only “how” the music was made, but also “why”. Why
does Henley alter his drumming pattern ever-so-slightly? Why does Felder choose this particular lick or Qi Gong evolved from Tai-Chi and incorporates its
passage over another? Uncovering these notions is crucial to peeling back the layers of these timeless focus on precise movement, but Qi Gong utilizes a less
songs, the key to improvising like an Eagle, and the secret to delivering a painstakingly authentic Eagles FRI 9 - 10AM WEAPONS
LIVE experience…..and this all-star lineup has it in spades. intricate sequence of motions. Variations of Tai Chi
include performance weapons—sword, fan, and broad
sword—that add challenging extensions to the
SAT 9 - 10AM TAI CHI motions. Another variation is push hands which is

INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS SUNDAY done with a partner.
FUNDAY W/ THE SHADY ROOSTERS SAT 10 - 11AM PUSH HANDS & In Master Fang's Tai-Chi and Qi-Gong classes both
SUN, DEC 31; 2PM-5PM TAI CHI veteran students and newcomers benefit together. As
**TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, $5; CASH ONLY** beginners learn the first motions, the more advanced
The Shady Roosters are a South Shore-based roots rock band that students continue to perfect their forms. Each class
have been together for about twenty-five years, mostly under the nurtures students’ potential for achieving personal
name Lonesome Jukebox. But they changed the name to the *Individual private or group lessons are harmony.
Shady Roosters recently as the lineup had changed somewhat. available. Please call Master Fang.
Their song list includes a mix of rockabilly, blues, roots, and
country with some original tunes that wouldn’t have sounded out Asian Crane Tai Chi, LLC.
of place on jukeboxes of the ‘50s and ‘60s. The most important Tai Chi & Chi Gong with Fang Association
ingredient is fun. They wouldn’t still be doing it if it wasn’t fun and 781.588.5421
that always carries over to the crowd. fang@taichiwithfang.com
www.taichiwithfang.com
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