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SPIRE LOBBY SERIES: SETH GLIER INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS
THU, APR 18 @ 7:30PM SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH THE
$15
SHADY ROOSTERS
Seth’s gifts are an innate curiosity and a fierce desire to connect SUN, APR 21 @ 2:00PM-5:00PM
with other people. His musical acumen provides him with a *****TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, cash only*****
vehicle for both. He was worked as a cultural diplomat for the [General Admission seating]
US State Department and collaborated with musicians in The Shady Roosters are a South Shore-based roots rock band WINTER 20224
Ukraine, Mongolia, China, and Mexico. Seth has shared the bill that have been together for about 25 years, mostly under the
with a diverse list of artists ranging from the likes of Ronnie name Lonesome Jukebox. But they changed the name to the
Spector, James Taylor, Ani DiFranco, & Glen Campbell. As a Shady Roosters recently as the lineup had changed
producer, music director, or studio musician he has collaborated somewhat. Their song list includes a mix of rockabilly, blues,
with Sophie B. Hawkins, Tom Rush, Antje Duvekot, Cyndi Lauper roots, and country with some original tunes that wouldn’t
& more. Seth is a 5x Independent Music Award winner and have sounded out of place on jukeboxes of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
received a Grammy nomination for his album The Next Right The most important ingredient is fun. They wouldn’t still be
Thing. With a commitment to using songwriting as a tool for doing it if it wasn’t fun and that always carries over to the
positive change, he has written with the students in Parkland, FL crowd.
for the “Parkland Project,” cowritten with soldiers at Walter
Reed, and is an advocate for autism awareness citing his autistic
brother Jamie as his greatest non-musical-musical influence. CHERYL WHEELER & KENNY
WHITE
FRI, APR 26 @ 8PM
JOE LOUIS WALKER $38.50
FRI, APR 19 @ 8PM If you’re not already familiar with Cheryl, you have probably
$32 heard her music. She is very respected as a songwriter by her
peers, which can be seen by how many of them record her
Joe Louis Walker a Blues Hall of Fame inductee and six-time songs. Cheryl’s songs have been covered by artists as diverse
Blues Music Award winner, celebrates a career that exceeds a as Dan Seals, Peter Paul & Mary, Kenny Loggins, Garth Brooks,
half a century. One of most celebrated and respected bluesmen Suzy Bogguss, Melanie, Bette Midler, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia,
working today, Joe Louis Walker, returns with some of the most Kathy Mattea, and Holly Near.
electrifying recordings he's done in his over 5 decade long Joining Cheryl on stage is musician Kenny White. Hailed by
career! This extraordinarily diverse set includes both incredible reviewers from The New York Times to The San Francisco
new compositions including the blues stomping opener "Uptown Chronicle for his “thrilling” and “unique” piano playing, Kenny
Girl Blues" and horn-powered "Bad Betty" as well as killer cover White is a talented singer-songwriter and a successful NYC-
versions of The Eagles' "Hotel California" and Warren Zevon's based record producer. He has written, performed, and
"Werewolves of London!" Includes special guest performances produced music for hundreds of TV and radio commercials as
by Waddy Wachtel, Doyle Bramhall II and the incomparable B.B. well as film soundtracks, and has toured with stars like Judy
King Blues Band!
Collins, Stephen Stills and Tom Jones, among others.
ANA POPOVIĆ This concert is presented by JKB Entertainment Group.
SAT, APR 20 @ 8PM A BAND OF BROTHERS
$35
Internationally renowned guitarist Ana Popovic has built her career on SAT, APR 27 @ 8PM
defining and describing, on her own terms, the essence of American music, $32
simultaneously pushing limits, bending genres, and reinventing her music A Band Of Brothers isn't just an Allman Brothers tribute band;
and herself with each new record. they're a powerhouse, uniting the top-tier talent of the East Coast.
Not surprisingly, she can claim any number of notable accolades and The brainchild of ace Boston guitarists Ryan Taylor and Johnny
achievements from the highest quarters of the music industry. She's Trama, this collective, more than a mere homage, harness the
shown her commitment to celebrating her guitar-driven, eclectic music Allman Brothers tradition as a vehicle to bring a unique and
style through consistent touring, awards, and recognition for the past 25 exciting experience every night. The ensemble features artists
years. from an array of bands including - North Mississippi Allstars , Pink
Talking Fish, Neighbor, Dub Apocalypse, Peter Wolf's Midnight
Ana's new album, Power, brings those dynamics to the fore and, in the
process, turns this set of songs into both a powerful and personal tale of Travelers, Dickey Betts Great Southern, Slightly Stoopid, Sonya
survival through faith, determination and tenacity. Rae Taylor, Band of Killers and more.
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