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INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS
SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE
SHADY ROOSTERS
SUN, FEB 25 @ 2:00PM-5:00PM
*****TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, cash only*****
[General Admission seating]
The Shady Roosters are a South Shore-based roots rock band
that have been together for about twenty-five years, mostly
under the name Lonesome Jukebox. But they changed the
name to the Shady Roosters recently as the lineup had
changed somewhat. Their song list includes a mix of
rockabilly, blues, roots, and country with some original tunes BY WOODROW BAVOTA
that wouldn’t have sounded out of place on jukeboxes of the
‘50s and ‘60s. The most important ingredient is fun. They Master Illusionist Lyn Dillies has enchanted audiences throughout the United States and Canada for more than
wouldn’t still be doing it if it wasn’t fun and that always two decades with her astounding illusions. Lyn is the most prominent female magician working in the United
carries over to the crowd. States today. Her incomparable illusions are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. She is a regular performer at
many of magic's most prestigious venues including Hollywood's Magic Castle. Ms.Dillies was the first female
ATLANTA RHYTHM SECTION illusionist to receive the prestigious Milbourne Christopher Award from the Society of American Magicians. Lyn's
THU, FEB 29 @ 8PM many other awards include the International Magicians Society Merlin Award, The Parent’s Choice Award, and
$70 The Dove Foundation Award.

Meet & Greet also available! Welcome Lyn Dillies and thank you so
Formed from the cream of Atlanta’s studio musicians, the much for spending a bit of time with us
Atlanta Rhythm Section (actually hailing from nearby here at the Spire Center Magazine.
Doraville, Georgia) came together in 1970 after working on a Okay this first question is a big one, I'd
Roy Orbison recording session. say about nine-tons big! In the Summer
Keyboardist Dean Daughtry and drummer Robert Nix had of 2000 it's my understanding that you
been members of Orbison’s backing group, the Candymen, were the first Master Illusionist to
and Daughtry and guitarist J.R. Cobb had been members of make two elephants appear in front of a
the Top 40 hitmakers Classics IV (“Spooky,” “Stormy,” live audience. This illusion was such Big
“Traces”). Rounding out the original ARS lineup were vocalist News that it has been recognized by
Rodney Justo (replaced after the first album by Ronnie The Society Of American Magicians. I
Hammond), guitarist Barry Bailey, and bassist Paul Goddard. can only imagine the prep work that
went into the design, the building of
props and rehearsing this monumental
MASTER ILLUSIONIST LYN DILLIES illusion with two elephants. Lyn please
SAT, MAR 02 @ 8PM fill us in on all of the details!
$35 Thanks Spire Center Magazine! It’s such
an honor to be part of your top notch
The most highly acclaimed female illusionist in America, Lyn publication! If someone asked me what
Dillies delivers a dazzling display of spectacular magic for my biggest AHA moment of my entire
audiences of all ages. Rave reviews accompany her unique career has been, it happened in August
brand of mystery, comedy and audience participation. -Salt of 2000. The Buttonwood Park Zoo in
Lake Tribune New Bedford, MA had been closed for
renovations for 4 years and was slated
MASTER ILLUSIONIST LYN DILLIES: to reopen in August of 2000. I have
JUNIOR SHOW*** always loved elephants and I knew the
SUN, MAR 03 @ 2PM zoo had two elephants in their
collection. I proposed the idea to Mayor
$25 Kalisz of making one of the elephants
A Parent’s Choice Award Winner, Master Illusionist, Lyn appear for the grand opening. He loved
Dillies brings the world of magic to our town. Lyn has been the idea and gave me the green light.
deemed America’s Premier Female Illusionist by the Society After meeting the staff at the zoo, we
of American Magicians, and is a pioneer in her field. With her came up with a plan for training Emily
stunning array of astounding illusions, Lyn’s talent ignites the elephant. When I first met her, I was
each show with energy and excitement. awestruck by her size! I started to
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