Back in Black
2024-05-31 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
Prepare to be thunderstruck by the “True AC/DC Experience” brought to life by BACK IN BLACK! Since 1990, they’ve been tearing up stages across the United States, delivering the electrifying legacy of AC/DC.
With an astonishing repertoire of over 80 AC/DC hits, they’re guaranteed to keep you rocking all night. What sets them apart is their mastery of AC/DC’s lesser-known gems like “It’s A Long Way To The Top,” “Overdose,” and “Down Payment Blues.” Their high-octane live show, top-tier sound, and spot-on song reproduction will leave you craving more.
BACK IN BLACK is the one and only TRUE AC/DC EXPERIENCE. Don’t miss your chance to feel the pulsating energy of their rock performance firsthand!
Thelarcom.org/backinblack

The Last DJ with Cape Ann Pride and music from Coleslaw
2024-05-31 20:30 - 23:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Come out to a very special Last DJ and help Cape Ann Pride celebrate their first pride with a dance party and music by Coleslaw! No advance ticket purchase necessary. Dance your way into history at this kick-off to the first full #CapeAnnPride weekend!
21+ / Doors @ 8p Music @ 8:30p / FREE

Cape Ann Pride
2024-06-01 08:00 - 20:00 | MA
Join us for a week (and beyond!) full of pride, celebration, community, education, fun, and support for all LGBTQIA+ people and their allies. Let’s come together to honor love, equality, and diversity on Cape Ann.

Saturday Bluegrass Brunch with The Clements Brothers
2024-06-01 11:00 - 14:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember and ‘The Clements Brothers’ marks their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band. Come hear them play an array of bluegrass tunes at the Cut for brunch!

Arpeggione Ensemble presents Dreams and Dances at Manship's Starfield!
2024-06-01 17:00 - 18:00 | Manship Artists Residency, P.O. Box 7071, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The North Shore’s Arpeggione Ensemble returns to Manship Artists Residency to present “Dreams and Dances” featuring music by Felix Mendelssohn and Beethoven and performances by choreographer and dancer Julian Donahue and dancers Guilia Faria and Mónica Lima.

Beauport Hotel Sunset Sessions at Birdseye Rooftop
2024-06-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-07 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Sunset Sessions returns for Summer 2024! Join us every Friday and Saturday this summer to turn up your weekend vibe at Beauport Hotel’s Sunset Sessions! Featuring live DJ entertainment from 617 Events, we are the only place in Gloucester featuring a 21+ evening rooftop sunset viewing party with stunning views, lively tunes and savory cocktails. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub!
We are also offering VIP Premium Lounge Tables right on the Harbor View side of the Rooftop – these premium tables for four people include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of gratuity and tax) so that you can start the evening off celebrating with bubbles!
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General Admission starts at $30 and does not include food and beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity), entry and premium seating for four people.
Tickets are non-refundable. Both ticket options are rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather – decided upon by Beauport’s management at 12PM day of event and guests will be notified by email.

North Shore Pride Kick Off Drag Show with Dahlia Sin
2024-06-01 19:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
06/01/2024
G.A. Standing 7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $30
Come kick off pride month with a drag show featuring Dahlia Sin and drag performers from across the North Shore! Support North Shore Pride and celebrate the beginning of pride month at The Cut.
The mission of North Shore Pride, Inc is to promote the general welfare and unity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community within the North Shore, and to advocate for the acceptance of the members of the LGBTQ community by the broader North Shore community. The organization engages in activities designed to promote greater understanding of LGBTQ issues by engaging in fundraising activities and partnering with allied individuals and organizations.
New York City’s Dahlia Sin competed on the twelfth season of the American franchise of RuPaul’s Drag Race in 2020. Dahlia was born in Clarkson, MI, but came into her own as a performer in the gritty clubs of Brooklyn, NY. The “tattooed beauty doll” created the monthly show Hard Serve in New York City which frequently books stars from Drag Race and other reality shows like Mob Wives and Celebrity Big Brother at her events.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dahlia_sin/

Eaglemania - The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute
2024-06-01 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. EagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. The EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits, as well as select Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh solo efforts.
If you like The Eagles you simply must experience the world’s greatest Eagles Tribute, EagleMania!

Tinsley Ellis
2024-06-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
According to Atlanta-based blues guitarist, singer and songwriter Tinsley Ellis, his new, first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, is both “a departure and an arrival.” Ellis has been recording and travelling the world for over four decades, delivering his feral, guitar-fueled, original electric blues-rock to ever-growing audiences at concert halls, festivals, and clubs.

A Royal Workshop
2024-06-02 12:00 - 16:00 | The Actors Studio of Newburyport, Crossroads Plaza 1 Merrill Street, Unit # 3, Salisbury, MA, 01952, United States
A magical day filled with art, singing and theater games. Come dressed in your Royal Best. If you don’t have a costume for a prince or a princess, wear something that you feel is special. That might mean a special hat or a dress that your grandmother purchased for you.
The theater will all be decked out with balloons, banners, a red carpet and lots of royal touches.
At the end of the session, you get to come and watch your child put on a small performance and tell you all about their day.
As a bonus, our instructors will be dressed up in very simple prince and princess outfits as they sing with the children.
Please send along a packed lunch and a bottle of water.

Beauport Hotel Birdseye Rooftop Evenings Access
2024-06-02 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-03 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-04 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-05 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-06 18:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-09 18:00 - 22:00 | Beauport Hotel Gloucester, 55 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Relax and unwind on our Birdseye Rooftop with live coastal acoustic music, hand crafted cocktails and unbeatable sunset views overlooking the Harbor and Downtown Gloucester with our Rooftop Evening Pass starting at 6PM. Make sure to bring your suit if you want to take a dip in the pool or hot tub! This event is 21+ adults only.
Looking for VIP treatment? Splurge on the best seats in the house – our harborside premium lounge tables seat up to four guests and include a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label for $300 (inclusive of tax and gratuity).
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General Admission starts at $20 and does not include food and beverage.
VIP Premium Lounge Tables are $300 and includes a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (inclusive of tax and gratuity), entry and premium seating for four people.
Tickets are non-refundable. Both ticket options are rain or shine unless the rooftop is closed due to inclement weather – decided upon by Beauport’s management at 12PM day of event and guests will be notified by email.

David Broza
2024-06-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
David Broza is an internationally renowned Israeli singer-songwriter, recognized for his dynamic guitar performances and humanitarian efforts. His signature sound brings together the influence of Spanish flamenco, American folk, rock and roll, and poetry. Social justice and peace advocacy are embedded in Broza’s work; his 1977 hit song “Yihye Tov” remains an Israeli peace anthem. With over 40 albums released, many of which are multiplatinum, in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, Broza continues to tour globally both as a solo musician and with his various musical projects.

An Evening with CHINA FORBES of Pink Martini
2024-06-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Renowned as the vocalist for genre-crossing band Pink Martini, China Forbes has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show. She performs this intimate solo concert in support of her new album The Road, to be released in May.
China Forbes was born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts and graduated cum laude from Harvard, majoring in Visual Arts and English, with a minor in Theater. After graduation, and before being lured West to sing with Pink Martini by Harvard friend and classmate Thomas Lauderdale, China lived performed off Broadway, in New York regional theatre and as a singer/songwriter in NYC clubs.
China because the lead singer for Pink Martini in 1995 and has co-written many of the bands most beloved songs with Lauderdale, starting with “Sympathique”, and continuing to the most recent singles “Lemonade Song” and “Let’s Be Friends”. Her original song “Northern Line” plays over the end credits of sister Maya Forbes’ directorial debut film Infinitely Polar Bear (Sony Pictures Classics). Last year Chin Forbes released her post-pandemic anthem “Full Circle” followed by her suicide song “Rise”, both singles for the forthcoming third solo album, slated for release in early 2024. She is the recipient of the 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal International Jaz Festival; previous winners include Diana Ross, Etta James, and Liza Minelli.
ABOUT THE ROAD ALBUM
China Forbes, the beloved lead singer of the globe-trotting “little orchestra” Pink Martini, releases her first solo album in 15 years, with 11 all-new original songs. Forbes has toured the globe for over 25 years with Pink Martini, performing on the world’s most prestigious stages, including the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall. Her new album finds her returning to her singer-songwriter roots, sharing a journey of autobiographical songs. Forbes received the 2022 Ella Fitzgerald Award at the Montreal Jazz Festival. Previous winners include Diana Ross, Etta James, and Aretha Franklin.
“My new album The Road is about figuring out who I am and being OK with what I discover. It’s about learning to accept myself in all my phases and stages. It’s about mental health struggles and triumphs, lessons learned and ultimately about knowing who I am and what I want. It’s about where I’m going. Where I’m headed.” -China Forbes

GARRICK OHLSSON
2024-06-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson is world-renowned for his magisterial interpretive and technical prowess. Although long regarded as one of the world’s leading exponents of the music of Frédéric Chopin, Mr. Ohlsson’s enormous repertoire ranges over the entire piano literature.
PROGRAM
BEETHOVEN: Sonata Op. 81a Les Adieux
SCHUBERT: Wanderer Fantasy
Intermission
CHOPIN: Variations Brilliantes, Op. 12
Barcarolle Op. 60
Impromptu Op. 29
Scherzo Op. 31
Attendees are invited to an Opening Night Reception in the third-floor reception hall immediately following the concert.
GARRICK OHLSSON, piano
Since his triumph as winner of the 1970 Chopin International Piano Competition, pianist Garrick Ohlsson has established himself worldwide as a musician of magisterial interpretive and technical prowess, whose enormous repertoire ranges over the entire piano literature. A student of the late Claudio Arrau, Mr. Ohlsson is noted for his masterly performances of the works of Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert, as well as the Romantic repertoire. To date he has at his command more than 80 concertos, ranging from Haydn and Mozart to works of the 21st century, the most recent being “Oceans Apart” by Justin Dello Joio, commissioned for him by the Boston Symphony Orchestra and now available on Bridge Recordings. Also just released on Reference Recordings is the complete Beethoven concerti with Sir Donald Runnicles and the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra.
An avid chamber musician, Mr. Ohlsson has collaborated with the Cleveland, Emerson, Tokyo and Takacs string quartets. His recording with the latter of the Amy Beach and Elgar quintets released by Hyperion in 2020 received great press attention. Mr. Ohlsson has also appeared in recital with such legendary singers as Magda Olivero, Jessye Norman and Ewa Podleś. Among Mr. Ohlsson’s many awards and competition prizes, it was his 1970 triumph at the International Chopin Competition, where he won the Gold Medal (and remains the single American to have done so), that brought him worldwide recognition as one of the finest pianists of his generation. In recognition of the Chopin Bicentenary in 2010, Mr. Ohlsson was featured in a documentary “The Art of Chopin” co-produced by Polish, French, British and Chinese television stations and in August 2018 the Polish Deputy Culture Minister awarded him with the Gloria Artis Gold Medal for cultural merit.
Mr. Ohlsson can be heard on several major labels such as RCA Victor Red Seal, Nonesuch, Telarc and Hyperion. His ten-disc set of the complete Beethoven Sonatas, for Bridge Records, has garnered critical acclaim, including a GRAMMY® for Vol. 3. In 2008 Hyperion re-released his 16-disc set of the Complete Works of Chopin, and more recently Scriabin’s Complete Poèmes, Smetana Czech Dances, and études by Debussy, Bartok and Prokofiev. The latest CDs in his ongoing association with Bridge Records are the Complete Scriabin Sonatas, “Close Connections,” a recital of 20th-Century pieces, and two CDs of works by Liszt. Mr. Ohlsson is a Steinway Artist and lives in San Francisco.

In The Heights
2024-06-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
The unbearable July heat has the denizens of NYC’s Washington Heights neighborhood in the streets shouting, “Que calor!” Several established businesses have closed. Housing costs – and racial tensions – are on the rise. And the once vibrant, now dwindling community must rally together to preserve their culture and their way of life.
Lin Manuel-Miranda’s music-filled love letter to the community of his youth, In The Heights, tells the story of the corner bodega where the coffee is hot, light, and sweet, the apartment windows that are always open, and the cool breeze that carries the percussive rhythm of the bustling city and three generations of dreams. And for this community on the brink of change, it tells a story of hope, heritage, and healing love.

Saturday Bluegrass Brunch with RPS
2024-06-08 11:00 - 14:00 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
The RPS Band is primarily made of five professional musicians dedicated to creating great grooves. We play R&B, funk, soul, jazz, rock, blues, and an occassional samba, approaching it all with care and artistry.
We play a repertoire of songs from the fifties through today, and add our own arrangements and ideas – and we feature original music as well.
We’ve played many of the iconic Greater Boston clubs, including places such as The Western Front, Johnny D’s, The Lizard Lounge, and the Middle East to name a few. We also play in smaller venues, restaurants, and for private parties.
Bios for some of the band:
Alvin Terry’s music is rooted in Funk, R&B, Jazz, and Gospel. He has played and recorded with Archie Shepp and received drumming tips and concepts from Max Roach. Alvin has also performed with Ricky Ford, Marian Brown, Claude Williams, Dakota Staton, and Valerie Pomaroff. He is a member of the music ministry at Grant AME Church in Boston, Massachusetts, and books music for a variety of clients as the owner of FlamTap Enterprises. Alvin plays percussion for numerous occasions as well as several annual events. These include The Three Kings Production in Boston, Mass. at The Berklee Performance Center featuring trumpet player John Faddis; and All That Jazz, a yearly concert on Martha’s Vineyard that features vocalists Armstead Christian and Shawn Montiero. He was featured on Eric In The Evening recently and one of his original works, Faith In One, received special recognition.
Patrick Mottaz, a Swiss-born resident of Jamaica Plain, is an excellent guitarist for any style of music you can think of. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Berklee’s Music Performance Program and teaches professionally as well as being an active performer. His influences include Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, Sylvain Luc, Wayne Shorter, and Bill Evans.
Doug Rich is from the Midwest, and he spent time there playing with local jazz legends like Ray Felder and Woody Evans, and Gospel artists including Charles Fold and Donald Lawrence. Since moving to Boston and graduating from Berklee College of Music Doug has been playing bass all over New England in numerous genres and with many musicians, but is most excited about what RPS is doing right now.
Lynne Miller… born to musicians; raised in a jazz environment; singing since nursery school; life-long vocalist in local church choirs and gospel groups; RPS member since 2016.
Cyndi Dailey Smith
Vocal and instrumental training from a young age. Sings all genres of music. Former Music Teacher (Newton Public Schools, Newton, MA), Former Myrtle Baptist Church Choir Member (Newton, MA), sang solo with the Boston Pops, and joyfully joined the RPS band in 2016.
Anthony B. (Tony J.) Jacobs is our frequent guest and collaborator on percussion, and we have a variety of guest artists that sit in with us, including a few excellent keyboard players.

Annual Gala Day: 1920's Vintage Lawn Party & Open House
2024-06-08 11:00 - 15:00 | Rebecca Nurse Homestead, 149 Pine Street, Danvers, 01923, United States
Join us for our annual summer fundraiser Gala Day!
Enjoy a 1920s Picnic and Lawn Party: Enjoy live music while you play classic games on the beautiful grounds and partake in vintage entertainment and fare.
For this year’s theme we are traveling back to the 1920s! Come experience our version of Gala Day. We encourage guests who would like to come dressed in their best 1920s attire and spend the day with us! The site will be open from 11am-3pm. General Admission is $15 (plus fees)
This is a family friendly event! Guests Under 16 will be FREE
Tickets at-the-door will be $20, buy tickets in advance for a discount.
-Explore the Historic Nurse Homestead Museum and its beautiful grounds.
-Live music by Wolverine Jazz Band
-Vintage Cars in partnership with The Greater Boston Vintage Society
-Vintage Vendors from Picture This Antiques & The Salem Flea Marketplace
-Try your hand at playing period-style lawn games. We have Badminton, Croquet, Horseshoes, and Lawn Shuffleboard. (But feel free to bring your own lawn games as well.)
-Watch silent “moving pictures” in the Meetinghouse & play period table games like cribbage and dominoes.
-Free Kids Craft
You are welcome and encouraged to bring your own snacks or a picnic lunch (please no alcoholic beverages) . Some light refreshments including Pastries, Lemonade, and Rootbeer Floats will also be available for purchase.
There will also be picnic baskets for sale (which must be ordered in advance and will not be available to order the day of the event) please check out our website for more info about purchasing these.
The very first “Gala Day & Garden Party ” was held at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead in 1912 right after becoming a Museum, and they continued to be held annually through the 1920’s. It was a way to welcome the community to explore the newly restored historic house, learn about local history, raise funds for restoration projects and just enjoy the beautiful grounds on a summer day! The first Gala Day in 1912 was also used as a fundraiser to create a colonial garden. This year we hope to raise funds to restore and improve our Kitchen Garden.
Admission fees and donations from our annual summer fundraiser go towards the preservation of the Nurse Homestead. As an independent 501c(3) non-profit we rely almost entirely on donations and admission fees to preserve this unique historic site.

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: THE CHOOI BROTHERS
2024-06-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Internationally acclaimed violinists Nikki and Timothy Chooi bring a thrilling program of works by Corigliano, Shostakovich and Sarasate. Both artists bring dynamic stage personas and established careers–Nikki is concertmaster of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Timothy is the First Prize winner of the Joachim International Violin Competition.
Program
MOSZKOWSKI: Suite in G Minor for two violins and piano, Op. 71
CHA KA NIN: Soulmate, for solo violin
CORIGLIANO: The Red Violin Caprices for solo violin
Intermission
PROKOFIEV: Sonata C major for two violins, Op.56
SHOSTAKOVICH: Five Pieces for two violins and piano (arr. Atovmyan)
SARASATE: “Navarra” for two violins and piano, Op. 33
Nikki Chooi, violin
Praised for his powerful and poetic performances, internationally-acclaimed violinist Nikki Chooi has established himself as an artist of rare versatility. Gramophone stated he performed with “total conviction and assurance.” Nikki is a Laureate of the Queen Elizabeth and Tchaikovsky Competitions, among others. He has been a featured soloist with orchestras across North America, Europe and Asia. He has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, Eric Owens and Time for Three. Nikki is currently Concertmaster of the Grammy award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under Music Director JoAnn Falletta and has appeared as guest concertmaster with several major orchestras, including as Concertmaster of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra.
He has recorded for Naxos, Beau Fleuve, Atoll and Decca labels. A passionate educator, Nikki has presented numerous masterclasses. He completed his formal studies at the Curtis Institute and the Juilliard School. Nikki performs on a 1713 Stradivarius courtesy of CANIMEX INC. from Drummondville, Quebec, Canada, a 1749 G.B Guadagnini on extended loan through the Stradivari Society of Chicago, and a 2016 Joseph Curtin. Nikki proudly endorses Thomastik-Infeld strings.
Timothy Chooi, violin
Internationally acclaimed violinist Timothy Chooi, (pronounced as “Chewy,”) has captivated audiences worldwide with his virtuosic and finely nuanced performances. He is highly sought after for his passionate renditions and extensive repertoire, as well as his exceptional ability to connect with a global audience, amassing a media following of millions of viewers who have tuned in to his music.
Chooi gained international recognition by winning First Prize at the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition and Second Prize at the Queen Elisabeth International Competition. He also received the prestigious classical music award, the “Yves Paternot Prize” at the Verbier Festival.
Chooi has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Belgian National Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, among others. Additionally, he has collaborated with esteemed artists including Anne-Sophie Mutter, Pinchas Zuckerman, Lang Lang and James Ehnes. In 2023, he recorded with Anne-Sophie Mutter and Mutter’s Virtuosi on Deutsche Grammophon.
Born in Canada to Indonesian parents and raised in the United States, Chooi embarked on his violin journey inspired by his older brother, Nikki Chooi. Currently, Chooi serves as the Professor of Violin at the University of Ottawa in Canada. He performs on two exceptionally rare violins: the Titan Guarneri Del Gesu violin from 1741, on loan from CANIMEX INC. in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada, and the Engleman Stradivarius violin from 1709, on loan from the Nippon Music Foundation in Japan.
Clayton Stephenson, piano
American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making.
Growing up in New York City, Clayton started piano lessons at age 7 and was accepted into the Juilliard Outreach Music Advancement Program for underprivileged children the next year, advancing at the age of 10 to Juilliard’s elite Pre-College program. He credits the generous support of community programs with providing him with musical inspiration and resources along the way.
He now studies in the Harvard-NEC Dual Degree Program, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in economics at Harvard and a master’s degree in piano performance at the New England Conservatory under Wha Kyung Byun. His accolades along the way have been numerous — in addition to being the first Black finalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2022, he was named a 2022 Gilmore Young Artist, as well as a 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts and a Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. He also received a jury discretionary award at the 2015 Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival.

Booty Vortex
2024-06-08 19:30 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
06/08/24
G.A. Standing 7:30pm doors / 8:30pm show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $20
Get ready! Some of the finest, funkiest musicians from across New England have banded together to play the groovy tunes from the ’70s. These timeless disco, funk songs will have you shakin’ what yo’ mama gave ya! And the heat these players/singers bring is guaranteed to knock you off your feet! If there’s a hole in your life, if your dancing shoes are staring at you woefully from the back of the closet, or if you just love to dance, then you need to spend some time in the Vortex. Renew your spirit, get your groove on, and experience the power of Booty Vortex!

The Allman Betts Band
2024-06-08 20:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, CA, 01915, United States
Individually, they’re Devon Allman and Duane Betts, two solo artists and modern-day guitar heroes who’ve both spent years creating their own version of American roots music.
Together, they’re the leaders of The Allman Betts Band, a supergroup anchored by sharp songwriting, fiery fretwork, and an historic legacy. Inspired by the classic sounds of the group’s family tree, The Allman Betts Band makes timeless rock & roll for the modern world, blurring the boundaries between blues, Americana, and southern soul. Over the course of two critically-acclaimed studio albums, hundreds of live shows, and annual performances of the Allman Betts Family Revival, The Allman Betts Band has established its own legacy of music and brotherhood.

ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL: DOVER QUARTET
2024-06-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Shalin Liu Performance Center, 37 Main Street, Rockport, MA, 01966, United States
Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet’s successes include a stunning sweep of all prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, grand and first prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant.
Program
MOZART: String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat major, K. 428
JANÁČEK: String Quartet No. 2, “Intimate Letters ”
Intermission
SHOSTAKOVICH: String Quartet No. 9, Op. 117
DOVER STRING QUARTET
“One of the greatest quartets of the last 100 years” –BBC Music Magazine
Joel Link, violin | Bryan Lee, violin | Julianne Lee, viola | Camden Shaw, cello
Named one of the greatest string quartets of the last 100 years by BBC Music Magazine, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated Dover Quartet is one of the world’s most in-demand chamber ensembles. The Dover Quartet is the Penelope P. Watkins Ensemble-in-Residence at the Curtis Institute of Music and holds additional residencies at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University and the Walton Arts Center’s Artosphere festival. The group’s awards include a stunning sweep of all prizes at the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition, grand and first prizes at the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, and prizes at the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition. Its honors include the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant, Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award and Lincoln Center’s Hunt Family Award.
Recent collaborators include, among others, Emanuel Ax, Ray Chen, Leif Ove Andsnes, the Escher String Quartet and Roomful of Teeth. In 2022, the quartet premiered Steven Mackey’s theatrical-musical work Memoir, alongside arx duo and actor-narrator Natalie Christa. They also recently premiered works by Mason Bates, Marc Neikrug and Chris Rogerson.
The Dover Quartet’s highly acclaimed three-volume recording, Beethoven’s Complete String Quartets (Cedille Records), was hailed as “meticulously balanced, technically clean-as-a-whistle and intonationally immaculate” (The Strad). The quartet’s discography also includes Encores (Brooklyn Classical), a recording of 10 popular movements from the string quartet repertoire; The Schumann Quartets (Azica Records), which was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance; Voices of Defiance: 1943, 1944, 1945 (Cedille Records), which was lauded as “undoubtedly one of the most compelling discs released this year” (The Wall Street Journal).
The Dover Quartet was formed at Curtis in 2008; its name pays tribute to Dover Beach by fellow Curtis alumnus Samuel Barber. The Quartet’s faculty residency at Curtis integrates teaching and mentorship, a robust international performance career and a cutting-edge digital presence. Working closely with students in the Nina von Maltzahn String Quartet Program, the Dover Quartet coaches and mentors the most promising young string quartets to nurture a new generation of leading professional chamber ensembles.
The Dover Quartet proudly endorses Thomastik-Infeld strings.

World Gone Crazy: Stand-up with A Rock & Roll Soundtrack!
2024-06-09 19:00 - 22:30 | The Cut, 177 Main Street , Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
06/09/2024
Partial Seating and G.A Standing 7:00p doors / 8:00p show
21+, Positive I.D. Required $20-25
Every comedian wants to be a rock star…every rock star wantsto be a comedian…and EVERY audience LOVES World Gone Crazy! Still trying to get your head around World Gone Crazy? Start the blender: Add 1 part BLUES BROTHERS, 2 parts CAPITOL STEPS and 3 parts BARENAKED LADIES. Add in a little ADAM SANDLER as well to complete a hysterical recipe! It combines hysterical song parodies, side splitting impressions, fake commercials and audience interactive routines all in one rapid fire show hosted by 3 funny musicians! WORLD GONE CRAZY’S “Misheard lyrics Contest” is a show highlight and lets the audience win CDs and Tee Shirts while getting in on the
REAL fun on stage. Featuring drummer and comic personality GARY MARINO (ABC’s “Live with Kelly Ripa”, “Million Calorie March: The Movie!”) Singer/Guitarist/Impressionist BRYSON
LANG (“Extreme Gong Show”, “Austin Powers II” , “Batman & Robin” ) and the talented Mr. BILLY FOCKER on keyboards & backing vocals.
