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SWINGING STEAKS DUKE ROBILLARD
SAT, FEB 10 @ 8PM SAT, FEB 17 @ 8PM
$28 $28

With seven albums currently to their credit, the Swinging Duke Robillard, born on October 4, 1948, in Woonsocket, R.I.,
Steaks resume boasts multiple Boston Phoenix and Boston is a blues icon known for mastering various genres. Co-
Music Awards and appearances on Late Night with Conan founding Roomful Of Blues in 1967, he pioneered jump blues.
O’Brien, on Mountain Stage, at the CMJ Music marathon in Duke's guitar expertise spans T-Bone Walker's style to swing,
New York and at the Nashville Extravaganza. It’s their rock, and Chicago blues. After a decade with Roomful, he WINTER 20224
charismatic live performances, reflecting joined The Fabulous Thunderbirds and launched a prolific solo
the sheer joy of playing music together, that keeps their fans career, recording with Bob Dylan and others. Duke's accolades
coming back for more and making new ones at every show. include Grammy nominations and Blues Music Awards. His
latest release, "Duke Robillard and his Dames of Rhythm,"
This kind of magic cannot be manufactured or simulated! showcases his versatility in swing tunes. Based in Rhode Island,
Duke is not just a musician but also a producer, gardener,
photographer, and now, a fine art abstract painter. His career
continues to surprise and enrich the world of music.
INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS
SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE SLAMBOVIAN CIRCUS OF
SHADY ROOSTERS DREAMS
SUN, FEB 11 @ 2:00PM-5:00PM FRI, FEB 23 @ 8PM
*****TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, cash only***** $28
[General Admission seating] Explore the depths of Americana ‘one trippy tune at a time’ with New
York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams. Voted Chronogram Magazine’s
The Shady Roosters are a South Shore-based roots rock “Best Band of 2022” for their rootsy rockin’ psychedelia, the
band that have been together for about twenty-five years, Slambovians’ deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows
mostly under the name Lonesome Jukebox. But they
changed the name to the Shady Roosters recently as the are legendary. Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and
lineup had changed somewhat. Their song list includes a The Waterboys may flavor the musical mix, but the Slambovians’
mix of rockabilly, blues, roots, and country with some musicianship and songwriting stand on its own. With vocals “soothing
original tunes that wouldn’t have sounded out of place on and bewitching as a snake oil tonic” the resident shaman of
jukeboxes of the ‘50s and ‘60s. The most important Slambovia, lead singer Joziah Longo, is joined onstage by bandmates
ingredient is fun. They wouldn’t still be doing it if it wasn’t Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, mandolin, flute) and the brilliant guitar-
fun and that always carries over to the crowd. slinging and mandolin-playing skills of Sharkey McEwen – creating a
show that constantly evolves “with a little help from their friends,” —
RJ McCarty (keys, bass, sax), Bob Torsello (bass), and Matthew
Abourezk (drums).

CURTIS STIGERS JESSE AGAN: THE MUSIC OF QUEEN
FRI, FEB 16 @8PM SAT, FEB 24 @ 8PM
$32 $39

For 30 years, Curtis Stigers, a versatile artist, has defied
categorization with hits in soul, jazz, and pop. Singer, EXPERIENCE THE MUSIC OF QUEEN
songwriter, saxophonist, and guitarist, he's had top-ten hits, Jesse Agan and his band honors the unique one-of-a-kind voice
Emmy-nominated TV theme, and collaborations with legends. of Freddie Mercury, along with the artistry and complex
His rich voice has graced records with Al Green, Shawn musicality that Queen brought to life with every show.
Colvin, and more. Mentored by jazz icons, he gained Clive
Davis's attention, selling over 1.5 million copies with his They encompass Queen’s high energy Rock ‘N’ Roll with killer
debut. Stigers' diverse career includes contributions to The guitar solos, tight harmonies and catchy melodies, keeping
Bodyguard soundtrack, appearances on iconic TV shows, and audiences of all ages engaged and entertained from start to end.
cameos in Seth MacFarlane's movies. Amidst concerts, he
champions charitable causes and recently released "This Join the band as they take you on a journey with iconic songs
Life," a self-produced retrospective album. like “We Will Rock You”, “We Are The Champions”, “Another
One Bites The Dust”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, and many more!

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