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11ThuJuly 11, 2024
Banned From Utopia (BFU) is the Zappa tribute act featuring more of his former band members than any other band currently touring.
Ray White (Zappa band '76-'84)
Guitar & vocals, long time front man for Zappa on many tours & albums, including SNL, the watershed ZAPPA IN NEW YORK.
Scott Thunes (Zappa band '81-'88)
Frank's longest running bassist, also held the prestigious title of "Clonemeister," the MD leading the band in rehearsals.
Robert Martin (Zappa band '81-88)
Keys, sax, & vocals, Robert has also worked with Stevie Nicks, Etta James, Paul McCartney, etc.
Rounding out the band is:
Jamie Kime (Zappa Plays Zappa)
Robbie Seahag Mangano (Project Object, The Grandmothers, Ed Palermo Big Band)
Joel Taylor (Al Di Meola, Andy Summers, Greg Howe).
The Paul Green Rock Academy (PGRA) is the latest music school from School of Rock founder, and noted Zappa fanatic, Paul Green. An audition only music school for ambitious students aged 12-18, PGRA has spent the last 5 years touring, alternately, as the backing band for Jon Anderson of YES and Gibby Haynes of the Butthole Surfers. PGRA has also shared the stage with amazing musicians including Bill Bruford, Steve Hackett, and Phil Manzanera. -
12FriJuly 12, 2024
Eric Johanson stands at the forefront of modern blues music with his groundbreaking album, The Deep and the Dirty. Released in July 2023 on Ruf Records, his album skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Blues charts, cementing Johanson's status as a trailblazing force in contemporary blues.
As Johanson embarks on his headlining tour in 2024, following an electrifying run on the Death Wish Blues tour with Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton, his innovative approach and unwavering commitment to musical authenticity continue to captivate audiences nationwide. He stands as a beacon of modern blues, redefining the genre's boundaries while staying true to its soulful essence.
His musical journey began at an early age when he received his first guitar at five, quickly becoming a self-taught prodigy. Embracing blues legends like Freddie King and Robert Johnson, he honed his craft on regional blues stages, sharing space with seasoned musicians from New Orleans to Memphis' Beale Street. Yet, his musical influences extended beyond traditional blues, drawing inspiration from diverse genres such as rock acts like Tool, Soundgarden, and Nine Inch Nails.
Time living abroad further broadened Eric's musical horizons, shaping his eclectic approach. Settling back in New Orleans, he fused his myriad influences into a distinctive musical style that defied conventional genre boundaries. His solo albums, notably 2017's Burn It Down, introduced audiences to this unique amalgamation of blues, rock, and funk elements while his work as a sideman for acts like Cyril Neville kept his guitar skills razor-sharp.
The Deep and the Dirty, produced by Jesse Dayton, exemplifies Johanson's musical evolution. This album showcases sharp songwriting and incendiary guitar work, earning critical acclaim for its boundary-pushing style. Guitar Player lauded his "electric whiz" persona, praising his prowess on both acoustic and electric fronts, while American Songwriter drew parallels between Johanson and Hendrix, acknowledging his ability to push the blues/rock boundaries with compelling melodies and lyrics.
The album's tracks offer a diverse sonic landscape, from the fuzz-laden energy of "Don't Hold Back" to the raw, Delta blues-infused sounds of "Just Like New." It seamlessly weaves together roadhouse roots-rock in "Undertow" and introspective, bluesy Americana in "Familiar Sound." Each song resonates with Johanson's commitment to authenticity and self-expression, a testament to his refusal to be confined by musical norms.
Eric Johanson's philosophy reflects his dedication to genuine musical expression: "Music is a way for me to try and make sense of my world and myself." His latest release, "The Deep and the Dirty," encapsulates this ethos, representing a dynamic fusion of his myriad influences. It's an album that embraces the rawness and humanity of blues while fearlessly venturing into new sonic territories. -
13SatBook Launch - We Had Fun and Nobody Died: Adventures of a Milwaukee Music Promoter
7:00pm FREE
show detailsJuly 13, 2024Book Launch - We Had Fun and Nobody Died: Adventures of a Milwaukee Music Promoter7:00pm FREEJoin Peter Jest, Amy Waldman, and Dave Luhrssen at Milwaukee's legendary Shank Hall for a celebration of a remarkable career in live music.
Shank Hall, Boswell Book Company and Wisconsin Historical Society Press invite you to the launch of the new book We Had Fun and Nobody Died: Adventures of a Milwaukee Music Promoter
Authors Amy Waldman and Peter Jest will be joined by foreword writer and journalist David Luhrssen, sharing stories from the book, which chronicles Jest's 40+ year career bringing musical acts to town. Hear from special guests, enjoy refreshments and a drink at the bar, and celebrate a remarkable career in live music!
Books will be available for purchase and signing. Preorder online from Boswell Book Company.
About the book: This irreverent biography provides a rare window into the music industry from a promoter's perspective. From a young age, Peter Jest was determined to make a career in live music, and despite naysayers and obstacles, he did just that, bringing national acts to his college campus at UW--Milwaukee, booking thousands of concerts across Wisconsin and the Midwest, and opening Shank Hall, the beloved Milwaukee venue named after a club in the cult film This Is Spinal Tap.
This funny, nostalgia-inducing book details the lasting friendships Jest established over the years with John Prine, Arlo Guthrie, and Milwaukee's own Violent Femmes, among others. It also shines a light into the seldom-seen world of music promotion, as Jest attempts to manage a turbulent band on the road, negotiates with agents, deals with fires (both real and metaphorical), struggles through a pandemic, and takes pleasure in presenting music of all kinds--from world-famous acts to up-and-coming local bands.
Amy Waldman is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Publishers Weekly, People, and Reader's Digest. She is a reference librarian at the Milwaukee Public Library.
Peter Jest has promoted music in Wisconsin and the Midwest for more than forty years and is the owner of the Milwaukee music venue Shank Hall. This is his first book.
David Luhrssen is the author of many books on film and music and is managing editor and film critic of the Shepherd Express.
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14SunJuly 14, 20248:00pm $16 advance / $20 door
An electronic oriented blend of hip-hop, R&B, and disco, 53 Thieves made their presence known in 2019.
Consisting of two singers and two producers, they have released nine singles and two EPs across 2019-21, and garnered over 160 million streams, mostly without ever setting foot in the same room.
Blended from a global collaboration gives 53 Thieves their unique sound, Will Price is a producer from Jackson, Mississippi who has been releasing r&b/soul-inspired instrumental hip hop under the name Pryces since 2016. Caleb Ely, a producer from Bloomington, Indiana, has released music with electronic and hip hop elements under the name Ronin since 2015. Jess, a vocalist from Devon, England; and Conor Jordan, a vocalist from Belfast, Northern Ireland; make up the final two members of the Thieves. Jess and Conor have been working together and releasing electronic/r&b-inspired music under the name Denton Thrift since 2017. All of the Thieves are multi-instrumentalists and incorporate live playing in their shows.
Originally forming as a one-time collaboration for the single 'what you do to me' under the label Majestic Casual, the Thieves quickly found success and decided to focus solely on making more music together and solidifying their name.
In early 2020 they released their debut EP 'after hours' which was met with critical acclaim, and currently ranks as one of the top releases of all time on the Majestic Casual YouTube platform.
The single 'dreamin'' received viral attention and maintained the number one position on the Spotify curated playlist Chill Vibes for months, as well as distinguishing itself as a standout single via thousands of fan videos and over 30 million streams on Spotify alone.
Following the success of 'after hours' the Thieves released their second EP 'missed calls' which bolstered their presence in the United States and enjoyed similar critical reception to their previous releases.
The standout single 'southside' would demonstrate their ability to seamlessly merge contemporary R&B with disco, drawing on rhythmic influences from the 1970s with sleek modern production and tight toplines.
The Thieves signed to Alt-Vision in 2021 and would release six singles in preparation for their album release. Whilst this new partnership garnered a solid foothold with their already established audience, the Thieves also drew greater global attention through the satellite radio station SiriusXM with their singles: 'red leather', 'heights', 'two days', 'coastal' and 'waves' finding their place on SiriusXM Chill's weekly show rotations. Their debut album 'latitudes' was released in October 2022 and has since been streamed over 10 million times between Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. -
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16TueCynthia Starich of Little Monsters-A Tribute to Lady Gaga, FunkClub Wagon, Ben Caron, John Carroll
6:30pm FREE
show detailsJuly 16, 20246:30pm FREETired of the divisiveness in our current political climate? All that rancor can FUNK OFF while we get down on the dance floor! Braver Angels is a community led organization uniting red and blue Americans in a working alliance to depolarize America through workshops, debates and socials.
Braver Angels believes that coming together and finding common ground is not only possible, it actually rocks! Don't believe us? Join us on the 16th and see with your own eyes.
The lineup includes:
- John Carroll & Ben Caron of Braver Angels Music
- Milwaukee's own Funkclub Wagon
- A solo tribute artist performance starring Cynthia Starich as Lady Gaga
Admission is FREE, but space is limited. Click here to reserve your spot.
The first 20 people in the door who bring a friend from across the political aisle will both get a free drink ticket.
Cynthia Starich of Little Monsters-A Tribute to Lady Gaga stars as Lady Gaga in a solo tribute artist performance. Starich is the Midwest's premiere tribute to the iconic superstar. Made by fans for fans, this epic -- theatrical showcase takes Lady Gaga fans, or "Little Monsters" on an extravagant journey of the Eras of Mother Monster. Featuring full-production props and theatrics and professional high energy dancers, Cynthaia Starich will get you dancing to top hits like "Poker Face", "Just Dance", "Bad Romance", and MANY others!!
FunkClub Wagon is known for starting the summer Wednesday night series of all different types of bands jamming from a floating pontoon down the Milwaukee River followed by kayakers and boaters. They got their start during the pandemic. With concerts and gatherings shut down, they decided to spread joy by bringing live music to the streets (and waterways) of Milwaukee. They built and would perform on a trailer pulled through the neighborhoods to the excitement of locals coming out of their homes to dance, clap and sing along. This year, with everyone's fears surrounding the election and divisions it may bring between friends and family, during Milwaukee RNC week they are again using the power of music to show that coming together is indeed possible despite our differences. Maybe we just need to turn off the news and just get down to some funk!
Ben Caron is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, producer, facilitator and community organizer, who has performed at LA's favorite venues and whose international following enthusiastically helped him to record his debut and sophomore albums completely community-funded.
An Iowa native, Ben attributes his eclectic musical style to his diverse life experiences, blending elements of pop, adult contemporary, soul, folk and gospel. Having grown up listening to all genres of music, and being greatly inspired by iconic pop, country and folk storytellers such as James Taylor, Elton John and Garth Brooks, Ben learned popular songwriting through aural osmosis. Then at the age of 15 he picked up a guitar and taught himself to play by writing original music based on his life experiences. Needing to expand his horizons, at 18 years old Ben left Iowa to train classically in voice and acting at CSU, Los Angeles where he learned not only the essentials of good vocal technique, but also the crucial necessity for authentic connection and true inspiration in performance.
Ben's career as a recording artist began shortly after college, releasing his self-titled debut album in 2013. In 2014, he formed the singer-songwriter's collective "The Sovereign Sons & Daughters" with whom he toured for 3 months, and in the Summer of 2014, Ben embarked on a crowd-funded solo tour of the UK. His acoustic EP, "CLIMB" debuted in January 2015 and for the rest of 2015 Ben lead THE JOY MACHINE, a collective of local instrumentalists and vocalists whose mission was to spread joy, love and connection through the power of live music. In 2016, with the help of The Joy Machine, Ben recorded and released the community-funded "King Benjamin's Royal Heart," a New Age-Pop concept album whose positive messaging has inspired countless listeners. In 2018 and 2019 Ben crowd-funded a series of live videos and enjoys experimenting in the world of live-streaming.
John Carroll is a Nashville based acoustic musician, singer/songwriter whose songs ride on top of his powerful vocals and grooving guitar riffs. With a background in philosophy and a love of a good story, his lyrics wind their way into the heavier themes where you get lost with him and then wander out the better for it. John's influences include Acoustic Pop, Folk, and even Broadway.
He was previously the frontman and songwriter for the band Man & the Mountain who won their genre category in the American Songwriter 30th Anniversary songwriting competition. He was also a finalist in the 2015 National Wildflower Festival Songwriting competition. Featured on the Top 4M TV, his music video "Heart to Heart" has received air time in over 400,000 motel rooms across the US along with a partnership with SmartMed Plus, an online doctor program. He was a semi-finalist in the 2016 Songwriters Serenade national competition. His first solo EP Paper Boats was released late October 2015. -
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21SunJuly 21, 2024
Tony Levin and Pat Mastelotto, the powerhouse bass and drums of the group King Crimson for a few decades, bring that tradition to all their playing. Levin plays the Chapman Stick, from which the band takes its name. Having bass and guitar strings, the Chapman Stick functions at times like two instruments. Markus Reuter plays his self-designed touch style guitar -- again covering much more ground than a guitar or a bass. And Mastelotto's drumming encompasses not just the acoustic kit, but a unique electronic setup too, allowing him to add loops, samples, percussion, and more. Members of STICK MEN have recorded on albums that sold over 100 million records worldwide and all 4 individual members have played collectively in many different projects in the past 5 decades in over 90 countries worldwide.
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24WedJuly 24, 20248:00pm $20.00
In the realm where the raw power of rock collides with the soulful depth of blues, there emerges a force of nature known as Melody Angel. Melody Angel stands as a unique and formidable artist, ready to ignite stages and captivate audiences around the world.
From the very first chords she strums on her guitar, it's evident that Melody Angel is a force to be reckoned with. Born and raised in the vibrant musical landscape of Chicago, she absorbed the city's rich blues heritage while growing up. However, it was the ethereal spirit of Jimi Hendrix that truly sparked her musical journey. Channeling Hendrix's innovative guitar techniques, Melody carved out her own sonic path, blending the bluesy roots of her hometown with the fiery energy of rock.
Melody's stage presence is nothing short of iconic, drawing comparisons to legends like Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Tina Turner. Her performances are a testament to her dynamic vocal range, magnetic charisma, and an infectious energy that electrifies every corner of the venue. Whether she's belting out soul- stirring blues or unleashing a torrent of rock riffs, Melody Angel commands the stage with a rare combination of grace and power, leaving audiences awe-struck and hungry for more.
The echoes of Hendrix's influence are unmistakable in Melody's self-titled album, set to release on June 7th, 2024. The album is a sonic journey that pays homage to her roots while pushing the boundaries of genres, showcasing Melody's versatility as an artist. Each track is a testament to her ability to seamlessly weave between soulful blues melodies and electrifying rock anthems. With soul-stirring lyrics and guitar solos that mirror the magic of Hendrix himself, the album promises to be a defining moment in Melody Angel's career.
As a guitarist, Melody possesses a rare gift that transcends the ordinary. Her fingers dance across the strings with a finesse reminiscent of Hendrix's heyday, creating a sonic landscape that is both intricate and emotionally charged. It's a tribute to the countless hours she has dedicated to mastering her craft and an ode to the everlasting influence of the guitar maestro who paved the way for her. Beyond the music, Melody Angel is a symbol of resilience and determination. Her journey through the competitive music industry has been marked by unwavering passion and an unyielding commitment to her art. As she prepares to unleash her self-titled album to the world, Melody stands at the precipice of a new chapter in her career, ready to make waves and redefine the boundaries of rock and blues.
In the spirit of her influences and the rich musical tapestry of Chicago, Melody Angel is set to leave an indelible mark on the world of music. With a guitar in hand and a voice that can move mountains, she invites audiences to join her on a sonic adventure where the blues and rock collide, creating a symphony that is uniquely and unmistakably Melody Angel. -
25ThuJuly 25, 2024
Rock n' roll stalwarts Local H remain as prolific and hungry as ever three decades into their perennially loud career. Shortly after the release of their critically acclaimed, Steve Albini produced album Lifers in 2020, the world changed forever with the onset of the global pandemic. After facing tour cancellations around the world, Local H became one of the first bands to embrace the drive-in concert experience, in addition, to live streaming numerous shows from their practice space. While locked under quarantine, the band recorded their third covers album to date, aptly titled Local H's Awesome Quarantine Mix Tape #3.
Featuring an eclectic mix of their influences, contemporaries, and favorite artists, Local H pay tribute to everyone from Prince and Blondie to Fountains of Wayne and Mark Lanegan. The Awesome Quarantine Mix Tape is a testament to the solace that music can provide during the most difficult of times and a celebration for the world to get back in motion as the band is set to embark on months of steady touring in support of the album and the triumphant return of live music.
Five beer soaked garage punks out of Chicago looking to pop as many eardrums as they can in as little time possible.
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26FriJuly 26, 2024
Rock n' roll stalwarts Local H remain as prolific and hungry as ever three decades into their perennially loud career. Shortly after the release of their critically acclaimed, Steve Albini produced album Lifers in 2020, the world changed forever with the onset of the global pandemic. After facing tour cancellations around the world, Local H became one of the first bands to embrace the drive-in concert experience, in addition, to live streaming numerous shows from their practice space. While locked under quarantine, the band recorded their third covers album to date, aptly titled Local H's Awesome Quarantine Mix Tape #3.
Featuring an eclectic mix of their influences, contemporaries, and favorite artists, Local H pay tribute to everyone from Prince and Blondie to Fountains of Wayne and Mark Lanegan. The Awesome Quarantine Mix Tape is a testament to the solace that music can provide during the most difficult of times and a celebration for the world to get back in motion as the band is set to embark on months of steady touring in support of the album and the triumphant return of live music.
Five beer soaked garage punks out of Chicago looking to pop as many eardrums as they can in as little time possible.
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27SatJuly 27, 2024Bunny Blues, Gold Label, Oh Well, OK8:00pm $10.00
With the members frequently swapping instruments and passing the mic around in between songs, Bunny Blues shows are all the excitement and whimsy of a game of musical chairs packed into a Milwaukee-based alt/indie rock band. Their new album "When the Tide Broke the Glass" is out 4/12/24.
An indie band beginning in Kenosha, WI. We are Gold Label, consisting of Aleks Jankovic, Jack Salisbury, Mitch McCanles, and Alex Cope. Our DIY sound comes largely from artists like The Strokes, Bon Iver and Kodak Black. Outside of jamming and recording, our favorite pastimes include sharing music with each other, bungee jumping over shark infested water, and taking joyrides in the Gold Label helicopter.
Oh Well, OK is a noise rock band from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The band plays noisy tunes reminiscent of 80s and 90s indie bands such as pavement and dinosaur Jr. The heavy use of distortion and loud guitar noise also takes a leading role in the group.
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28SunJuly 28, 2024
Jennifer Knapp is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker and advocate. Her impressive history includes selling over one million albums with her first three releases Kansas (debut 1998, Gold-certified), Lay It Down (2000), and The Way I Am (2001). She has earned four Dove Awards and two Grammy nominations. The Kansas-born musician has toured the globe with artists such as Jars of Clay and was featured on the Lilith Fair Tour in 1999 and 2010. Knapp received critical acclaim for her human approach to the divine, with The Los Angeles Times calling her "a rising star" and People Magazine describing her as "an uncommonly literate songwriter."
With a considerable fan base and critical and commercial success, Knapp walked away from music in 2002 at the height of her career. After a seven-year hiatus she returned in 2010 with a renewed passion for music showcased in her album Letting Go, which debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. Set Me Free followed in 2014 on Righteous Babe Records in conjunction with a memoir, Facing the Music: My Story, published by Simon & Schuster. Her 2017 album Love Comes Back Around, produced by Viktor Krauss, pairs her fearless songwriting and strong, expressive voice with Americana style rootsy arrangements.
As the first major artist in the Christian music world to speak openly about LGBTQ identity, her unique position created opportunities for national dialogue, including appearances on Larry King Live and the TEDx stage. In 2012 Knapp founded the non-profit organization Inside Out Faith, through which she continues to speak and perform nationally as an advocate for LGBTQ & faith issues.
A true Renaissance woman, Knapp recently completed a Master's Degree in Theological Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. -
29MonJuly 29, 2024
Dale Watson, keeper of the true country music flame, latest album Call Me Insane, was recorded in Austin with veteran producer Lloyd Maines (Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker, etc.). The Austin-based honky-tonker carries on in the tradition of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson with his "Ameripolitan" brand of American roots music.
Album highlights include "Jonesin' For Jones," a love song to the music of the legendary George Jones, "A Day At A Time," about "getting by by barely getting by;" "Call Me Insane," the album's moody title track; "Bug Ya For Love," a fun warning to all the single ladies, and "Mamas Don't Let Your Cowboys Grow Up To Be Babies." (Yes, it is an answer song to the Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson hit.) "Crocodile Tears" is a tear-in-your-beer country song that sounds like an instant classic and "Burden Of The Cross" reveals Watson's serious side.
Call Me Insane was recorded in Austin by Watson and his ace touring band, "His Lone Stars": Don Pawlak (pedal steel), Mike Bernal (drums & percussion), and Chris Crepps (upright bass & background vocals). Dale plays electric guitar throughout and Lloyd Maines added acoustic guitar. They were joined in the studio by Danny Levin on piano and the Honky Tonk Horns: Jon Blondell (trombone), Joey Colarusso (saxophone), and Ricky White (trumpet).
"Having known Lloyd over 20 years and worked with him as a musician, I knew he was a great guy and picker," Watson says. "But having Lloyd produce your record is like letting your mom in your kitchen. You know you're gonna like what comes out and it's amazing how such basic ingredients can be made even better. He is an artists' artist.
The admiration is mutual. "I've been a Dale Watson fan since I played steel guitar on some of his early records," Maines says of the sessions. "My early musical influences are the same as Dale's. We both grew up playing real country music. Dale is one of a very short list of today's artists who still keeps it real country. I'm honored that he asked me to produce his new record. I think he knew that I would maintain the integrity of his passion for the music."
Dubbed "the silver pompadoured, baritone beltin', Lone Star beer drinkin', honky-tonk hellraiser" by The Austin Chronicle, Watson sat in with Jimmy Kimmel's house band as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) from SXSW 2015. He also emceed the first ever SXSW "Ameripolitan" showcase featuring the best of Honky-tonk, Outlaw Country, Rockabilly and Texas Swing music.
Since the release of El Rancho Azul in 2013, Watson's profile has risen considerably via appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman (CBS), Austin City Limits and The Sun Sessions(PBS) and as a guest on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me. A veteran touring artist and consummate entertainer, he is on the road more than 300 days a year. He also put his money where his heart is and took over ownership of two struggling Texas honky-tonks, the Little Longhorn Saloon in Austin (home of Chicken $#!+ Bingo) and The Big T Roadhouse in St. Hedwigs (outside San Antonio). If not on the road, he and His Lone Stars perform at one of them each Sunday.
Dale has flown the flag for classic honky-tonk for over two decades. He's christened his brand of American roots "Ameripolitan" to differentiate it from current crop of Nashville-based pop country. The Alabama-born, Texas-raised Watson may be the hardest working entertainer today and is rapidly approaching legendary status. He is a country music maverick, a true outlaw who stands alongside Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and George Strait as one of the finest country singers and songwriters from the Lone Star State. -
30TueJuly 30, 20248:00pm $30.00
For nearly 20 years Johnny A. has traveled the world effortlessly gliding through, bending and blending, musical genres to deliver his own unique style of instrumental guitar music.
To quote the London Free Press (Johnny A. is...) "a musician who resists easy categorization and that's always cool by us."
And as JAZZIZ Magazine so perfectly stated, "Johnny A. has eclectic musical vision and the skills to realize it...A.'s music is both accessible and sophisticated."
His passion began at the age of 13, when he first saw the Beatles in Boston, followed two years later by an in-person witnessing of Jimi Hendrix. From there, he was hooked, getting a cheap beginner guitar to try and play along with his early heroes -- which also included Yardbirds icons Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. Soon enough, Johnny A. got it.
By the 1970s, he was forming bands in the New England area, drawing attention from and working with several established musicians, like Derek and the Dominos keyboardist Bobby Whitlock and Doug Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Johnny A. became Music Director of J. Geils Band singer Peter Wolf's outfit, coordinating the onstage arrangements, playing on several tours and co-producing Wolf's 1996 album, *Long Line*. What's more, he was even asked to join the Yardbirds as their lead guitarist in 2015.
All this is to say that Johnny A. has the chops, and that's not to mention his prolific solo career. Spanning three full-length albums, a live double DVD/CD set and an instructional video, Johnny A. has earned a Grammy Award nomination, the honor of Boston Music Awards "Blues Artist of the Year 2010" and a spot in the revered Boston Music Hall of Fame. He still fervently carries on the tradition of the legends he respected as a teen.
Never content with complacency, and always up for a challenge, Johnny again takes an adventurous musical left turn to present his distinct, instrumental guitar approach coupled with his "live-looping" expertise for the very first time in a completely "solo" intimate atmosphere.
With strong emphasis on melody and arrangements from the British songbook of the 60's, he will be bringing his fluid guitar style to select venues all across the United States and beyond.
The evening promises to be a very special "living room experience" with some of Johnny's favorite songs and stories all of which have molded him into the musician and person he is today.
It's no wonder that Gibson Custom and Epiphone and now Fender Custom guitars have honored him with not one but four signature model guitars designed to his specifications.
Don't miss the rare and unique opportunity to see this Grammy Nominated, Boston Music Hall of Fame Inductee and one of America's finest instrumental guitarists up close and personal. -
31WedJuly 31, 2024
Post Sex Nachos started in the back of a 2003 Toyota Sienna Minivan named Jolene.
From the depths of the Midwest alt rock scene arises a soulful and passionate quintet ready to bend genres and produce tunes that'll make you jump, shake, and move: Post Sex Nachos. Charging into battle for the love of the groove, these roller-coaster rockers are here to redefine the term "boy band" forever.
Breathing new life into genres across the spectrum - from jazz, to pop, to straight up funk rock - Post Sex Nachos continuously reimagines the scope of what they can do with their art. Where most find a wall, they find a door, in a get-me-a-sledge-hammer-so-I-can-show-this-wall-a-thing-or-two kind of way.
Post Sex Nachos is (surprisingly) 100% Vegan, Organic, and Homemade.