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DRAW THE LINE: TRIBUTE TO EASTERN BANK LOBBY JAZZ SERIES: THE
AEROSMITH KAREEM SANJAGHI QUARTET FEATURING
SAT, MAR 23 @ 8PM ANN AUSTIN
$30 THU, APR 4 @ 7:30pm
Draw the Line is the only Aerosmith tribute band endorsed $15
by Aerosmith! Hailing from Boston, Mass., the city that Kareem Sanjaghi began his professional career in 2002 with
boasts the World Championship Red Sox, The New England his grandfather, pianist Bob Hayes, & jazz trumpeter Lou WINTER 20224
Patriots, the musical groups Boston, members of Journey, Colombo with whom he performed for 10 years.
J.Geils, and Peter Wolf, Godsmack, of course Aerosmith. Equally adept in jazz and rock settings, Kareem has made a
Adding to the subculture of this city is Draw The Line the name for himself with his energetic drumming and
Aerosmith Tribute Band.
impeccable time.
Embark on a musical journey through the heart of classic jazz
with the enigmatic ensemble known as The Kareem Sanjaghi
Quartet. Comprising seasoned virtuosos deeply rooted in the
INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS tradition of jazz standards, this quartet effortlessly channels
SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE the spirit of a bygone era.
SHADY ROOSTERS
SUN, MAR 24 @ 2:00PM-5:00PM

*****TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, cash only***** INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS
[General Admission seating]
SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE
The Shady Roosters are a South Shore-based roots rock SHADY ROOSTERS
band that have been together for about twenty-five years,
mostly under the name Lonesome Jukebox. But they SUN, APR 07 @ 2:00PM-5:00PM
changed the name to the Shady Roosters recently as the *****TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, cash only*****
lineup had changed somewhat. Their song list includes a [General Admission seating]
mix of rockabilly, blues, roots, and country with some The Shady Roosters are a South Shore-based roots rock band
original tunes that wouldn’t have sounded out of place on that have been together for about twenty-five years, mostly
jukeboxes of the ‘50s and ‘60s. The most important under the name Lonesome Jukebox. But they changed the name
ingredient is fun. They wouldn’t still be doing it if it wasn’t to the Shady Roosters recently as the lineup had changed
fun and that always carries over to the crowd. somewhat. Their song list includes a mix of rockabilly, blues,
roots, and country with some original tunes that wouldn’t have
sounded out of place on jukeboxes of the ‘50s and ‘60s. The
most important ingredient is fun. They wouldn’t still be doing it
if it wasn’t fun and that always carries over to the crowd.
SPIRE LOBBY SERIES: UNCLE
JOHN’S BANJO
THU, MAR 28 @ 7:30PM DONNA THE BUFFALO
$15 WED, APR 10 @ 8PM
Presented by The Antonia and Vladimir Kulaev Cultural $35
Heritage Fund. This series showcases local and regional
musicians in a relaxed and intimate setting. The lobby is Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather one might say that
transformed into a 70-seat showcase lounge! Donna The Buffalo has become a lifestyle for its members and
audiences. Since 1989, the roots rockers have played thousands
Uncle John's Banjo is a four-piece group from the Boston area of shows and countless festivals including Bonnaroo, Newport
that puts a bluegrass spin on the music of the Grateful Dead! Folk Festival, Telluride, Austin City Limits Festival, Merle Fest,
With a decade-long residency on Court Street in Plymouth
MA, from The Driftwood Public House on down to the New and Philadelphia Folk Festival.
World Tavern, UJB quickly gained a reputation on the South They’ve opened for The Dead and have toured with Peter
Shore for putting a high-energy, exciting, and fresh spin on Rowan, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Jim Lauderdale,
the vast Grateful Dead catalog. UJB features Ethan Robbins Rusted Root, and Railroad Earth to name a few. They also
on guitar, Conor Smith on fiddle, Paul Chase on bass, and Rob toured with Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen to help raise
Megna on drums. awareness about increased corporate spending in politics.

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