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| Quicksilver Messenger Service - July 24, 2008 | ||||||||
Quicksilver "Fresh Air" Thursday, July 24, 2008 Quicksilver Messenger Service was one of the best bands to emerge from the Sixties Haight Ashbury - San Francisco scene. They launched their career at classic venues like the Fillmore & Avalon by stretching out, improvising and pushing their music in unpredictable directions. Quicksilver Messenger Service's most recognizable hit singles are "Fresh Air" & "What About Me" and their current line-up still features founding members Gary Duncan (on guitar & vocals) and David Freiberg (acoustic guitar & vocals). |
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| Australia's Thunder From Down Under - July 22, 2008 | ||||||||
Australia's Australia's Internationally Tuesday, July 22, 2008 Ladies Night Out!!! Direct from the golden beaches of Australia it's the world's leading internationally acclaimed Male Revue! They've become one of the hottest tickets at the Las Vegas Stardust for the past 6 years with their fully choreographed routine and numerous costume changes with a tasteful non-tipping show. The sexy Australian imports crackle with high energy as they show off their buffed bodies to adoring fans and love to perform & interact with the ladies. Thunder also has become sought-after guests on many television shows including "The View", "Wayne Brady", "The Best Damn Sports Show Period!"& VH1's "Strip Search" "Best Adult Attraction of 2006 & 2007" - AOL's City Guide "Best Male Revue in 2006 & 2007." - Las Vegas Review-Journal |
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| Richie Furay Band - July 21, 2008 | ||||||||
Richie Furay Band Buffalo Springfield & Poco Founder Monday, July 21, 2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Richie Furay brings his band to Sellersville. As a founding member of the seminal groups Buffalo Springfield, Poco and the Souther Hillman Furay Band, expect a concert filled with classics, such as "Pickin' Up the Pieces", "Kind Woman", "Good Feelin' to Know", "C'Mon" & "Just for You and Me" plus material from his latest collection Heartbeat of Love. |
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| Soft Parade - A tribute to The Doors - July 19, 2008 | ||||||||
Soft Parade - A Tribute to The Doors The World-Famous Authentic Saturday, July 19, 2008 The Soft Parade is the number one Doors tribute in the world. Lead singer Joe Russo looks Morrison, moves Morrison, and most importantly, sings Morrison; his dreamy yet menacing performance invokes a myriad of emotional shock waves which he creates with the support of three astounding musicians who have achieved international success. Soft Parade performs many Doors classic rock staples such as "Light My Fire", "Hello, I Love You", and "Touch Me". "...The Soft Parade's show is eerily convincing, causing the audience to temporarily suspend its disbelief..." - New York Times |
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| The Duke Robillard Band - July 18, 2008 | ||||||||
The Duke Robillard Band Award-winning Blues Guitarist Friday, July 18, 2008 Roomful of Blues founder Duke Robillard has been recognized by fans, critics & his fellow musicians as a premier guitarist. He's won a pair of Handy Awards for "Best Blues Guitarist," was a member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and played on albums by Bob Dylan ('97's Grammy-winning Time Out Of Mind), Ruth Brown ('97's Handy-winning R+B=Ruth Brown), Pinetop Perkins, John Hammond, Dr. John, and many more. "A soloist of stunning force and originality" - New York Times
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| Beth Nielsen Chapman - July 17, 2008 | ||||||||
Beth Nielsen Chapman Songwriter To The Stars Thursday, July 17, 2008 What do Keb Mo, Amy Grant, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Neil Diamond, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald, Bette Miller, Roberta Flack & Emmylou Harris have in common? They all recorded songs written by Beth Nielsen Chapman. In addition to charting with "All I Have" "Walk My Way" & "Sand and Water" - which Elton also performs - Beth also penned several country #1's including "There's Nothin' I Can Do About it Now" (Willie Nelson), "Happy Girl" (Martina McBride), "Here We Are" (Alabama), "Five Minutes" (Lorrie Morgan) & "The Kiss" which received a Grammy nomination for Faith Hill.
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| Mahogany Rush featuring Frank Marino - July 16, 2008 | ||||||||
Mahogany Rush featuring Influential Guitar Legend Wednesday, July 16, 2008 Montreal-based guitarist/vocalist Frank Marino is best know for his distinctively hypnotic blend of hard rock, psychedelic rock, jazz & blues. Although many contemporary guitarists like Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society), Steve Vai & Steve Lukather praise Marino as an influence, he’s not exactly a mainstream household name. However, Marino immediately earned recognition within music circles as one of the finest guitarists in the world upon the release of his 1971 debut album Maxoom at the age of 16. Since then, he’s released a series of notable albums.
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| Shelby Lynne - July 15, 2008 | ||||||||
Shelby Lynne Grammy Winning Singer-songwriter Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Shelby Lynne is enjoying much success with her recent album Just A Little Lovin'; inspired by Dusty Springfield It includes gems like "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me", "I Only Want To Be With You", "Anyone Who Had A Heart", "The Look Of Love" & "How Can I Be Sure?". Shelby was voted "Best New Artist" at the '01 Grammies despite her releasing successful country albums for over ten years (with an ACM award to her credit). Her breakthrough I Am Shelby Lynne featured many hits including "Life Is Bad" & "Thought It Would Be Easier". She also appeared in the hit movie Walk the Line.
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| Defending The Caveman - July 12, 2008 | ||||||||
Defending The Caveman Broadway's History-making Saturday, July 12, 2008 Defending the Caveman is the longest running solo play in Broadway history. The wildly popular comedy has become a peacemaker in the ongoing misunderstandings between men & women and has both sexes roar with laughter & recognition. With hilarious insights on contemporary feminism, masculine sensitivity and the erogenous zone, Defending the Caveman mines the common themes in relationships that go straight to the funny bone. (Recommended 18+) "Outrageously funny and surprisingly sweet exploration of the gender gap" - Chicago Sun-Times "Caveman is a nationwide comic phenomenon!" - New York Times |
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| Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone - July 11, 2008 | ||||||||
Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone "I'm Into Something Good" Friday, July 11, 2008 Now making a return visit, consummate showman Peter Noone won hearts and rave reviews when last at Sellersville. His original Hermits, part of the British invasion, were a hugely successful group in the mid-60's. The Hermits' first single "I'm Into Something Good" reached No. 1 in the UK & No. 13 in the US in '64 and was followed by a string of hits followed including "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat", "Silhouettes", "Listen People" plus three gold singles "Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter", "I'm Henry the VIII, I Am" & "There's a Kind of Hush".
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| Howard Jones - July 10, 2008 | ||||||||
Howard Jones "No One Is To Blame" Thursday, July 10, 2008 Howard Jones was at the forefront the Britpop 80's New-wave movement with hits like "Things Can Only Get Better", "What Is Love?", "New Song", "Everlasting Love" & his classic "No One Is To Blame"; he was also voted "Keyboard Player of the Year" in Rolling Stone Magazine and has a platinum album to his credit. On his third Sellersville appearance, Howard performs more of an electronic-synth duo concert. His last show sold-out in advance, so getting tickets early is strongly advisable!
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| Almost Queen - July 5, 2008 | ||||||||
Almost Queen "We Will Rock You" Saturday, July 5, 2008 A Sellersville favorite! Sounding almost identical to the rock royalty to whom they pay tribute, expect to hear many Queen Classics including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We are the Champions/We Will Rock You", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "Another One Bites the Dust". Featuring Tom Cavanagh, Randy Gregg, John Cappadona, and the utterly AMAZING Joseph Russo as Freddy Mercury.
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| Satisfaction: A Rolling Stones Experience - July 3, 2008 | ||||||||
Satisfaction: The International Thursday, July 3, 2008 From the streets of London in '62 to the stages around the world this decade, concert goers long to hear: "Ladies and gentlemen...the Rolling Stones". To celebrate the living legends, Sellersville Theater presents a tribute to world's greatest rock & roll band with a recreation with the highest regard to authenticity. Expect to hear all the big hits, such as "Start Me Up" & "Honky Tonk Women", their signature classic "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and an acoustic set of popular favorites such as "Angie" & "Wild Horses". "They'll have you jumping like Jack Flash!" – Las Vegas Sun |
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| Bill Kirchen & The Hammer Of The Honky Tonk Gods - June 28, 2008 | ||||||||
Bill Kirchen & Roots Of Rock Saturday, June 28, 2008 Grammy nominated guitarist, singer-songwriter Bill Kirchen can step on any stage to play those trademark licks which drove the seminal Commander Cody classic "Hot Rod Lincoln" to the top of the charts and elicit instant recognition for a career that's spanned over 30 years; he's also played guitar on recordings & performances with Emmylou Harris, Gene Vincent, Link Wray, Hoyt Axton, Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello. A Philadelphia Folk Festival standout, Bill Kirchen celebrates an American musical tradition where country music draws upon its roots in blues & bluegrass, and in the Western swing of Texas & California honky-tonks. "A Titan of the Telecaster" - Guitar Player Magazine "He's like a devastating culmination of the elegant and funky... a really sensational musician, with enormous depth." - Nick Lowe |
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| Barleyjuice & Screaming Orphans - June 27, 2008 | ||||||||
Barleyjuice & Dynamic Celtic Double Bill Friday, June 27, 2008 Barleyjuice is a brilliant pan-celtic trad & original rock band with endless personality. Their tongue-in-cheek take on traditional Celtic sounds will delight & have you dancing in the aisles! The first thing that attracts you to Barleyjuice is their uncanny ability to pen songs that sound like they came straight off of classic Pogues, Christy Moore, or Ewan MacColl albums. The six members pilot a barrage of instruments - guitar, fiddle, accordion, bagpipes, bouzouki, mandolin, harmonica, banjo, tinwhistle, piano, bass and drums. Sometimes they even dance. Screaming Orphans are the dynamic multi-instrumental Diver sisters who are set to put County Donegal on the music map with their infectious blend of edgy melodic rock, close harmonies and electric live shows. The sisters have played across Europe since 1994, opened & sang back-up with Sinead O'Connor, performed with the Chieftains, Peter Gabriel (on the latest Afro-Celt Sound-System album) and had top-40 success in their native Ireland. This group won many fans when they played one of Sellersville's FREE E-Concerts last year. |
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| Robben Ford - June 24, 2008 | ||||||||
Robben Ford Premiere Electric Guitarist Tuesday, June 24, 2008 Robben Ford is one of the premiere electric guitarists today, particularly known for his blues playing plus a variety of musical contexts. A four-time Grammy nominee, Ford has played with artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Miles Davis, George Harrison, Phil Lesh, Bonnie Raitt, Michael McDonald & Greg Allman among others. His latest CD, "Truth", was nominated for a Grammy - Best Contemporary Blues. "[One of the] 100 Greatest Guitarists of
the 20th Century" - Musician Magazine |
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| Buckwheat Zydeco - June 22, 2008 | ||||||||
Buckwheat Zydeco "World's Greatest Party Band" Sunday, June 22, 2008 Louisiana's Buckwheat Zydeco has been called "the world's greatest party band"! Stanley Joseph Dural, Jr. formed Buckwheat Zydeco in '79 after a brief stint as Clifton Chenier's keyboard player and became the first Zydeco group signed to a major label. Buck's crowd pleasers include "What You Gonna Do?", "The Midnight Special", "Hey Joe", "Hey Baby", "Make A Change", Clapton's "Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad?" and "On A Night Like This" the title track of the biggest selling Zygdeco album ever. We'll be dancing in the cabaret. "Buckwheat leads one of the best party bands in America; he can pump out zydeco two-beats or shift into rolling 12-bar blues, steaming all the way." - The New York Times |
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| B. J. Thomas - June 21, 2008 | ||||||||
B. J. Thomas American Music Legend Saturday, June 21, 2008 B.J. Thomas is one of the most recognized & respected voices of the American musical landscape; he has impacted many areas of popular music with 15 Top 40 hits, 10 Top 40 country singles, 5 Grammys, 2 Dove awards, 15 Gold & Platinum Records – all selling over 70 million copies! His classics include "Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song", "Hooked on a Feeling", "I Just Can't Believing", "Rock and Roll Lullaby", "I'm So Lonesome, I Could Cry" and his chart-topping smash "Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head". Sponsored by |
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| Parrotbeach - June 20, 2008 | ||||||||
Parrotbeach Let's Celebrate the Friday, June 20, 2008 Slap on those Fins, sidestep the Volcano, put on your island shirt & head for the all new Deck at Sellersville Theater as we kick-start the first weekend of summer with Remy St. Martin, Mark James, Jah, Hurricane Harris & Spider Jon. No use in Pacing the Cage when you can have Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes! Come early: Margaritas and special snacks will be available for purchase on the Deck. |
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| Peter Hammill (of Van Der Graaf Generator) - June 19, 2008 | ||||||||
Peter Hammill Van Der Graaf Generator Front-man Thursday, June 19, 2008 Peter Hammill of classic prog-rockers Van der Graaf Generator, that chaotic, scary & highly influential underground group of the Seventies is returning to North America this summer for the first time since 1999. The adventurous attitude which they brought to their music remains a feature of Peter's work to this day. In addition to releasing 26 solo recordings, Peter has also composed music for ballet, film & television.
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| The Outlaws - June 18, 2008 | ||||||||
The Outlaws Southern Rock Super-stars Wednesday, June 18, 2008 The Outlaws developed the high-powered, guitar-driven country-rock sound, complete with stellar three-part harmony. In their fifth decade – with three gold records to their credit - the Outlaws still feature original singer-songwriter-guitarist Henry Paul and drummer-songwriter Monte Yoho. Their southern-rock anthems include "Green Grass & High Tides", "There Goes Another Love Song", "Hurry Sundown" and "(Ghost) Riders in the Sky".
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| Cactus - June 15, 2008 | ||||||||
Cactus The American Led Zeppelin Sunday, June 15, 2008 Cactus was one of the first super-groups that hit the scene in 1970 and still features original members Carmine Appice & Tim Bogert (from Vanilla Fudge). They recently recruited Savoy Brown vocalist Jimmy Kunes, Randy Pratt from The Lizards and Werner Fritzchings. Although only releasing four albums in the 70s’, Cactus influenced a generation of fans turned rockers, including Van Halen, Monster Magnet, Kings X., Billy Sheehan, David Coverdale, Kid Rock & Ted Nugent. |
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| The Refugees - June 14, 2008 | ||||||||
The Refugees "High energy, humor, Saturday, June 14, 2008 Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman
are THE REFUGEES, a new band of critically-acclaimed
singer-songwriters performing in glorious three-part harmony with
energy, humor & stellar musicianship. They represent an incredible
convergence of talent, each performing their individual songs accompanied
by the other two culminating in the creation of new renditions of
their exceptional work. Deborah Holland was introduced with the seminal trio Animal Logic (featuring Police's Stewart Copeland & Stanley Clarke). As a songwriter she's been praised as "a lyrical ironist to match Warren Zevon" (Sing Out! Magazine), & "a female Loudon Wainwright III" (OC Weekly). Wendy Waldman has a distinguished career as an artist (solo & Bryndle with Karla Bonoff, Kenny Edwards & Andrew Gold); one of the first woman record producers to have a major impact; and wrote multi-platinum songs in genres including country, pop, film, jazz, children's music and R&B. |
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| Aztec Two-Step - June 13, 2008 | ||||||||
Aztec Two-Step Classic Folk-rockers Friday, June 13, 2008 Aztec Two-Step has helped define American folk-rock in legacy by becoming one of the genre's most enduring acts. Rex Fowler & Neal Shulman have been performing together for nearly thirty years and are best known for their classic "The Persecution & Restoration of Dean Moriarty (On The Road)". |
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| Tinsley Ellis - June 12, 2008 | ||||||||
Tinsley Ellis Southern Blues-rocker Thursday, June 12, 2008 Hard-rocking blues-soaked guitarist-vocalist-songwriter Tinsley Ellis sings and plays with the energy & soul of great southern musicians who have come before him. Ellis attacks his music with rock power and blues feeling, following in the tradition of his musical heroes Duane Allman, Freddie King, Derek Trucks & Warren Haynes. Tinsley's live shows feature extended fretwork filled with melodic and rhythmic experimentation, in the spirit of jam bands like his friends Widespread Panic and The Allman Brothers. "Assertive originals...feral blues guitar...non-stop gigging has sharpened his six-string to a razor's edge....His eloquence dazzles...he achieves pyrotechnics that rival Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton." - Rolling Stone
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| The Strawbs - June 11, 2008 | ||||||||
Strawbs Legendary Folk-rock Super-group Wednesday, June 11, 2008 A rare appearance by the classic electric line-up from 1974's "Hero & Heroine" and "Ghosts". Unique among early 70's Progressive Rock bands, this pioneering outfit evolved from a 60's English Folk background and successfully merged the two genres. The Strawbs enjoyed commercial success with songs like "Part of the Union", "Ghosts", "Hero And Heroine"& "Benedictus" and have also showcased a fine array of British musicians over the years, The Strawbs continue to be led by founder singer-guitarist-songwriter Dave Cousins, hailed by the All Music Guide as possibly "the most talented Dylan-influenced songwriter to come out of England". Joined for this tour by Dave Lambert on lead guitar/vocals,John Hawken on keyboards, Chas Cronk on bass/vocals, and Rod Coombes on drums. |
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| Jay Ungar & Molly Mason - June 8, 2008 | ||||||||
Jay Ungar & The Heart and Soul of Sunday, June 8, 2008 Come listen to the timeless renditions of hard-driving Appalachian, Cajun and Celtic fiddle tunes, stirring Civil War classics, sassy songs from the golden age of swing and country, stunning waltzes, and deeply moving original compositions. It's immediately apparent why Jay and Molly concerts warm the heart, feed the soul, and appeal to all ages. No wonder they continue to receive widespread critical praise. "Jay Ungar and Molly Mason play music from the heart which reminds us of the best in all of us." - Ken Burns, producer of PBS' The Civil War "Jay and Molly make music that is simple
and overwhelming ... joyful and full of feeling ... an apotheosis
of American traditional music." - Garrison |
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| Kenny Vance & The Planotones - June 7, 2008 | ||||||||
Kenny Vance "Looking For An Echo" Saturday, June 7, 2008 This well-know NYC doo wop group redefine oldies with vocal authority and freshness. With material influenced by the music of the 50's and 60's, they consistently bring a unique and musically sophisticated point of view to their work. Kenny Vance's expansive musical resume is indeed extraordinary; he formed Jay & The Americans, produced albums (such as Steely Dan's debut) and composed, produced and/or served as music supervisor for an impressive list of film & TV scores & soundtracks. He and the group did the title song and also performed all of the songs in the movie "Looking For an Echo." Kenny Vance "KILLED every song and had the audience on their feet for almost the whole show. . . .If you ever get a chance to see Kenny Vance and The Planotones, don't even think twice about it. Just go and when you do, know that you are going to have your mind blown!" - Bob Davis www.soul-patrol.com |
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| Wine, Women & Song: Red Molly, Trace Grammer & Amy Speace - June 6, 2008 | ||||||||
Wine, Women & Song: Red
Molly, Pre-show Art Exhibit and Friday, June 6, 2008 Red Molly:Since coming together
at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival in 2004, Laurie MacAllister, Abbie
Gardner and Carolann Solebello have brought folk fans to their feet
all over the Northeast with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp
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