| 08/20/10 |
Dave Mason Band
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
August 20, 2010
At age 18, Dave Mason teamed up with Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood to form the legendary band Traffic -- and a year later, penned the rock anthem "Feelin' Alright." As a solo artist, Dave’s singles "Only You Know and I Know," "We Just Disagree," and his classic version of "All Along the Watchtower" became staples of rock radio. His 2004 induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Traffic crowns a legendary career as...
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| 08/13/10 |
Farren-Butcher Inc.
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
August 13, 2010
They have diverse backgrounds, but as veterans of the now legendary Boston music scene, Jon Butcher and Charlie Farren intersect with a shared history and common love and appreciation for the roots of what makes music move us. A collective respect and enthusiasm for the personal journey music offers both performer and listener. They have now combined forces to present a new Duo that is more than the sum of its parts. Their unique talents multiply each other, creating an evening that is...
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| 08/07/10 |
The Machine -- Pink Floyd Unplugged
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
August 7, 2010
The Machine, America’s top Pink Floyd show, has extended the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all their own. Known for performing a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire (complete with faithful renditions of well known hits as well as obscure gems), The Machine’s stellar musicianship and passionate delivery sets them above and beyond the rest. A special unplugged acoustic performance. Generously sponsored by Metrowest Subaru.
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| 08/06/10 |
Ball in the House
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
August 6, 2010
Known in acappella circles as the voices behind the Cool Whip commercials, Ball In The House (BitH) has toured with ‘NSync, The Temptations, the Goo Goo Dolls and Paula Cole on their way to becoming one of Boston’s most popular pop vocal groups. Their nationally broadcast Today Show performance of Stevie Wonder’s Superstition won them the chance to perform on America’s Got Talent. If you’ve seen them, you know nothing beats the live show.
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| 07/31/10 |
Eilen Jewell & The Sacred Shakers
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
July 31, 2010
Bolstered by a phenomenal title track, with an ache and a surfy twang that wouldn’t be out of place substituting a Nancy Sinatra song on a Quentin Tarantino soundtrack, Eilen Jewell’s latest album Sea of Tears caused quite a stir in the roots/Americana world in 2009. This whip-smart, charismatic Boston-area singer appears backed by The Sacred Shakers, a who’s who of all-star roots musicians revisiting the bluesy gospel material that inspires them.
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07/30/10-
08/01/10 |
Opera del West presents The Elixir of Love
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
July 30-August 1, 2010
Gaetano Donizetti’s joyous masterpiece about a magic love potion, and the destiny of a love triangle involving a lovable bumpkin, a dashing sergeant and the bewitching town flirt. Opera del West combines beautiful singing with a pastoral setting as Nemorino tries almost anything to create his happy ending with Adina. Featuring effervescent Italian melodies (with English subtitles) and plenty of bel canto vocal fireworks. Stage direction by Eve Summer, music direction by Eve Budnick.
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| 07/24/10 |
Fair, Yates & Betschart
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
July 24, 2010
Now an annual event at TCAN, expect another "spirited" reunion of friends at this special FYB concert event. It was 1977 when Inky Fair, Tom Yates, and Doug Betschart started performing weekly at a spooky little mansion in Framingham called Timothy's Spirits Company- and five years later they were still "packing the house" to a dedicated following. With an unusual combination of bass pedals, drums, organs, and guitars they perform originals and an eclectic mix of covers...
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| 07/17/10 |
Pousette-Dart Band
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
July 17, 2010
Jon Pousette-Dart captained the Pousette-Dart Band through four albums for Capitol Records between 1976 and 1980, a run that acquainted a generation with his formidable gifts as a singer, songwriter, arranger, guitarist and all-around musical adventurer. Expect to hear some songs from his upcoming CD along with the favorites like “County Line”, “Fall On Me”, “Amnesia” and “What Can I Say”.
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| 07/16/10 |
STAND-UP SIT-DOWN COMEDY SHOWCASE
The Center for Arts in Natick
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July 16, 2010
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 
Comedy returns to TCAN! Jim Colliton’s comedy CD, "Stories From The Suburbs," got the nod as Best Comedy Album of 2009, and his appearances on Comedy Central, Ed McMahon’s Next Big Star and the Comcast Comedy Spotlight put him in high demand on the college and comedy club circuit. Bob Seibel is a 25-year veteran of the Boston comedy scene and appears regularly in Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Kick back and have a laugh!
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| 07/10/10 |
RONNIE EARL and THE BROADCASTERS
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
July 10, 2010
Meticulously crafting notes as if each one were a singular work of art, Ronnie takes it to a whisper and then, lick by phrase by glorious riff, lifts the band and the audience until every heart is pounding, every truth revealed. Pure and convincing electric blues played by someone who knows.
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| 07/09/10 |
BEPPE GAMBETTA
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
July 9, 2010
An almost unnaturally gifted flatpicker and fingerstylist, Beppe is personable to a fault - a charmer who has even the most reticent audience in the palm of his hand in short order. If those qualities aren't impressive enough, he's a terrific cook who recently had his first cookbook published. Gambetta has been the reigning acoustic guitar star in Europe for a long time, but his bi-annual trips to the States are making him equally well-known among acoustic aficionados in this country. ...
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| 06/27/10 |
AL DI MEOLA -- NEW WORLD SINFONIA
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
June 27, 2010
Long regarded one of the world's finest guitarists, Al Di Meola has a highly celebrated career spanning a variety of emotions that has forged his unique style. Vaulting into the musical spotlight in 1974 with the history making "Return to Forever," (the band that prompted the phrase jazz/fusion), with Stanley Clarke, Chick Corea, and Lenny White, Al Di Meola instantly became recognized as the most innovative artist to play the electric guitar. After 21 solo records and various...
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| 06/26/10 |
TOM RUSH
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
June 26, 2010
With an uncanny knack for finding wonderful songs (and writing his own) he ushered in the singer/songwriter era with his classic album, "The Circle Game." His voice has grown even richer and more melodic with time and training, and his music, like fine wine, has matured and ripened in the blending of traditional and modern influences.
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| 06/24/10 |
JULIAN LAGE GROUP
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
June 24, 2010
Regarded as a guitar prodigy at the age of 13, Julian Lage spent several years touring with Gary Burton. Recognition from jazz superstars Herbie Hancock and Bela Fleck soon followed. Recently Lage released his premier recording "Sounding Point" on EmArcy Records, which was nominated for Best Contemporary Jazz Album and received critical acclaim for Julian's thoughtfully composed works and innovations in duo and trio settings. The Julian Lage Group appears at TCAN following their...
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| 06/19/10 |
ROOMFUL OF BLUES
The Center for Arts in Natick
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June 19, 2010
“The best little big band in New England” got its start when Duke Robillard, and later Ronnie Earl, fronted a horn heavy band that played tough, no-holds-barred Chicago blues. Now with over 40 years of experience, a few W.C. Handy awards, several Grammy nominations and countless gigs under their belt, Roomful of Blues continues to prove they deserve their reputation as America’s Best Blues Band.
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| 06/18/10 |
Antje Duvekot
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
June 18, 2010
Folk institution Ellis Paul calls Boston Music Award winner Antje Duvekot (AHNT-yuh DOO-va-kott) the next great American folk singer-songwriter, and Dave Marsh, a former editor at Rolling Stone, says she's a "terrific writer and singer, with the instincts to do things right, over and over, and over." Born in Germany, Antje follows in the musical path of Natalie Merchant, Dar Williams, and Patty Griffin, but with a sound all her own.
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06/04/10-
06/13/10 |
TCAN PLAYERS present TWENTIETH CENTURY
The Center for Arts in Natick
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June 4-June 13, 2010
Bankrupt, with his career on a downslide, egomaniacal Broadway director Oscar Jaffe boards the Twentieth Century Limited and encounters Lily Garland, the chorus girl he transformed into a leading lady but who has now become a temperamental Hollywood star. He’ll do anything to get her back under contract and back in his bed, but his former protégé will have nothing to do with him. the action takes place on board the legendary Twentieth Century from Chicago to New York City...
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| 05/22/10 |
NEC JAZZ CELEBRATION
The Center for Arts in Natick
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May 22, 2010
At New England Conservatory, jazz runs hot in musicians' veins of all ages, a tradition dating back 40 years when NEC launched the first fully accredited jazz studies program at a music conservatory. In celebrating 15 years as chair of Prep & Continuing Education Jazz at NEC, host David Zoffer dips into the past, present, and future of jazz in this special live DVD shoot and benefit. Performers will include current and previous faculty like Jason Palmer, alumnus Jeremy Udden and the...
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| 05/21/10 |
Chris Smither
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 21, 2010
Chris Smither's audience, which hails from all global regions, perfectly reflects the diversity of his sources. Guitar-heads are drawn to Smither's Lightnin' Hopkins/John Hurt derived fretwork; spiritual seekers nod in recognition at the hard-won knowledge casually tossed off in his lyrics. And just plain music fans who have come to Smither on their own - or have learned of his music from the multitude of artists covering his songs - return again and again. Chris Smither stands as a master...
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| 05/16/10 |
Tom Nutile Big Band with Natick High Jazz Ensemble
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 16, 2010
Natick High School's Jazz Ensemble, led by John Cice, kicks off this concert followed by The Tom Nutile Big Band, a retro yet modern musical organization that swings like nobody's business on tunes like Sing, Sing, Sing and then cools down to a sexy whisper on numbers such as Li'l Darling. Get ready for 14 instrumentalists and a singer who will knock your socks off.
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| 05/15/10 |
Beatlejuice and Friends
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 15, 2010
Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):
Come together -- and share Beatle memories with Muzz, Steve, Dave and Joe as they perform a night of your favorite Beatles songs sung by some of the region's top vocalists as their special guests. We think of them as the best Beatles band in the USA -- experience the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo in concert with the whole family. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
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| 05/14/10 |
John McCutcheon
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 14, 2010
John McCutcheon is America’s balladeer. His songs sing of America’s heritage; his words channel the conscience of our people into streams of poetry and melody. Think of McCutcheon as an incarnation of Pete Seeger and Mr. Rogers, Will Rogers and Bruce Springsteen, and above all Everyman, righteously passionate and impishly playful, blessed with gifts as a songwriter, historian, musician and storyteller.
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| 05/08/10 |
Tanglewood Marionettes Present Hansel & Gretel
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 8, 2010
Based on the classic fairytale by the Brothers Grimm with melodies from the Humperdinck opera. A giant story book forms the 19th century setting, with turning pages that reveal new and exciting scenes. When lost in the woods, Hansel and Gretel must call upon their cunning and wits to outsmart the not-nice witch with the tempting edible house. Includes a puppetry demonstration prior to the show, with a post-show question and answer period.
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| 05/08/10 |
Deborah Henson-Conant
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 8, 2010
To describe Grammy-nominated Deborah Henson-Conant is nearly impossible. She’s a cross-genre, Blues-Flamenco-Celtic-Funk-Folk-Jazz dynamo. She tells tall tales with the ease of a stand-up comic. She solos and wails like a rock guitarist. She turns music into theater and theater into something lyrical. Deborah's audiences are as diverse as her music - musicians who want to see what it takes to create a unique musical style and fans of all ages who want to be both moved and...
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| 05/07/10 |
Erin McKeown and Kris Delmhorst
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 7, 2010
A double dose of original singer-songwriter action as Boston Music Award nominees Erin McKeown and Kris Delmhorst trade sets in this interesting contrast of styles. As a multi-instrumentalist, Erin’s become in demand as a session player, recording vocals, piano, bass lines and of course guitar tracks for other artists’ records (including Kris) while steadily working material that became her newest CD, Hundreds of Lions. With Shotgun Singer, Kris Delmhorst has trained one of the...
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| 05/02/10 |
Musicians from Mistral
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 2, 2010
Like the Provencal wind that blows through the French countryside, Mistral is fresh, powerful, and impossible to ignore. Julie Scolnik (flute), Franziska Huhn (harp) and Dov Scheindlin (viola) perform "Beguiling French music for flute, viola and harp" which includes the Sonata for flute, harp and strings by Claude Debussy, gems by Eric Satie, Gabriel Faure, Jacques Ibert, and the Sonatine for flute, viola, and harp by Maurice Ravel, originally scored for solo piano.
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| 05/01/10 |
Colin Hay
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 1, 2010
Familiar to millions as frontman, principal songwriter and lead vocalist of pop sensations Men at Work, Hay has garnered new generations of fans. His latest album American Sunshine is marked by sideways glances at the American dream - along with knowing ruminations on the transformative effects of love and the passing of time - set to some of the purest pop, hardest rock, and most emotionally bare acoustic balladry Hay has yet laid down.
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| 04/30/10 |
Montana Skies
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 30, 2010
A must see live concert experience: a duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band. Jennifer and Jonathan Adams create a “new acoustic” sound with their pairing of cello, six-string electric cello, Spanish/classical guitar, and steel string guitar. These award winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, House of the Rising Sun, and Bach, as well as their own originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to...
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| 04/24/10 |
Willy Porter Band
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 24, 2010
“Willy plays rhythms that make me want to crawl inside his guitar and sleep there forever." - Tori Amos. A singer, songwriter, storyteller, entertainer, and extraordinary guitarist, Porter defies labels and bends genres. He moves between slide blues, acoustic folk, grooving rock, and soulful pop with grace to create the uniqueness that is his sound. A seasoned live performer who has toured with artists as diverse as Jeff Beck and Tori Amos, Porter showcases his growth as a...
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| 04/18/10 |
Oni Buchanon
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 18, 2010
Oni Buchanan is a young American pianist whose intriguing concerts directly engage the intimate connections between the arts, and frequently includes adventurous contemporary works alongside established repertoire. She has been called "…a true artist, full of creativity and unique interpretations…meticulous, dazzling and powerful..." - Geoffrey Peters, Founder and Current Director of University Hall Concert Services. Oni has performed solo piano recitals throughout...
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| 04/17/10 |
James Cotton
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 17, 2010
"We're talking about the blues, loud and fast…down and dirty,” says the NY Daily News about Grammy-award winning blues harmonica player James Cotton. Cotton brings his sizzling all-star band to TCAN for a night of raucous Chicago blues. Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2006, the Smithsonian Institute in 1991, and winner of countless W.C. Handy Blues Awards, he has shared the stage with B.B. King, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Winter, the Allman Brothers, Santana, and...
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| 04/16/10 |
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 16, 2010
Beginning as a drummer in the seminal 60's San Francisco rock band The Charlatans, Dan Hicks is widely acknowledged as one of the defining figures in American roots music. Having earned a reputation as a true original with his signature eclecticism and humor, Hicks carves his way through a number of genres from proto-psychedelia to western swing and jazz, from tin pan alley to country blues – all the while cultivating his own unique sound.
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| 04/10/10 |
Five O'Clock Shadow
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 10, 2010
Expect a few surprises when Stack, Oren, Caleb, Paul and Dan get on-stage as members of the institution known as Five O'Clock Shadow. But don't be surprised if you see no musical instruments on stage -- all the rock, jazz, blues and soul pouring out of the speakers will be coming from the hearts and voices of this all-vocal rock band.
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| 04/09/10 |
Ellis Paul
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 9, 2010
The Boston Globe calls Ellis Paul “a national folk star” and the “quintessential Boston songwriter: literate, provocative, urbanely romantic.” Already one of the most significant stars in the modern history of folk music, Paul’s songs regularly appear in hit movie and TV soundtracks, bridging the gulf between the modern folk sound and the populist traditions of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. He will be playing selections from his latest CD, The Day After...
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| 04/03/10 |
Cheryl Wheeler
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 3, 2010
Nothing you read or hear from her albums prepares you for how good a performer Cheryl Wheeler is. Though her songs have been covered by Bette Midler, Juice Newton, Linda Thompson, and Dan Seals, Cheryl's own concerts are more like what you'd find at a comedy club - she will tell a story that has you rolling in the aisles, and then sing a song that leaves you wiping tears from your eyes. “A rare artist.” - SingOut!
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| 04/02/10 |
Chris Trapper
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 2, 2010
As principal songwriter and singer for nationally acclaimed alt-rock trio The Push Stars, Chris Trapper is equally sure-footed in his solo career. Chris writes, records and tours in support of his solo work including the theme from "Sox Appeal" and a long list of songs used in TV shows and films. His latest CD Til The Last Leaf Falls includes a version of his original song “This Time," the number-one selling tune on the Grammy-nominated movie soundtrack August Rush.
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| 03/28/10 |
Lydian String Quartet
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 28, 2010
For its only TCAN performance this season, the LSQ will play Quartet in E Minor, Op. 121, by Gabriel Faure, Morango…Almost a Tango, by Thomas Oboe Lee, and the Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127 by Ludwig van Beethoven. In residence for 27 years at Brandeis University, the Lydians have performed world-wide to critical acclaim. Kevin Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times says the LSQ "plays beautifully….with a precision and involvement marking them as among the world's best...
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| 03/27/10 |
New Rep On Tour presents Macbeth
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 27, 2010
Shakespeare’s Scottish tragedy of one man’s rise to power, leaving a trail of blood and bodies in his wake, has spanned the centuries. In New Rep On Tour’s contemporary version, the play’s backdrop is the recent Bosnian War, where the warriors and weapons resemble an action movie instead of the middle ages. Macbeth’s bloodthirsty tale of power, revenge, and ultimate downfall, when placed in this modern context, heightens our awareness of what it is to live in a...
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| 03/20/10 |
Adrian Legg
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 20, 2010
Since the 1990 release of his first US recording Guitars and Other Cathedrals, Adrian Legg has more than lived up to the expectations stirred by an ongoing avalanche of praise from critics, fans, top guitar mags and peers alike. The genius that the Boston Globe has called "technical brilliance paired with a troubadour's tale-weaving skill" earned him "Best Fingerstyle Guitarist" four years straight by Guitar Player magazine.
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| 03/19/10 |
Firefall
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 19, 2010
The genealogy and musical roots of Firefall run deep into the fertile soil of American country-rock and folk rock. From 1976 through the early 1980s, Firefall saturated the national radio waves and toured the world over, selling millions of records and earning two platinum and three gold albums on the strength of their soaring harmonies and mellow pop hits, which include "You Are The Woman," "Just Remember I Love You," "Strange Way," "Cinderella,"...
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03/05/10-
03/14/10 |
Jake's Women by Neil Simon
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 5-March 14, 2010
The TCAN Players present Jake's Women, a comedy by Neil Simon. Jake is a novelist who faces his marital crisis by daydreaming about the women in his life: a revered first wife who was killed in an accident; his daughter as a child and as a young woman; his bossy sister; an opinionated analyst; his current wife who is leaving Jake for another man; and a prospective third wife. The wildly comic and sometimes moving flashbacks played in his mind are only interrupted by visits from the actual...
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| 02/27/10 |
Charlie Farren: DVD Release Party
The Center for Arts in Natick
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February 27, 2010
SoundCheck Magazine says “Charlie is contagious, displaying a candor rarely demonstrated by former arena rock stars. It's clear he has not lost the ability to captivate a room full of people no matter what the size." In this special TCAN event, join local rock luminary Charlie Farren and surprise guests to celebrate the release of his retrospective DVD: Live at the Regent Theatre. Charlie has long been known for killer songs and searing vocals, and most recently for outstanding...
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| 02/27/10 |
Girl Authority
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
February 27, 2010
These real-life, regular girls with a passion for music are “the best of both worlds.” Classic and contemporary pop favorites like “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” and “Pon de Replay,” their own original songs, and cool hip-hop, jazz and cheer choreography guarantee a high-energy performance that parents and kids can enjoy together. Girl Authority tours nationally with two hit CD’s.
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| 02/25/10 |
The Verve Pipe
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
February 25, 2010
In 1996 The Verve Pipe broke through in the glow of a massive hit single, "The Freshmen", which took on anthemic status for a generation of kids who were making the first real mistakes of their lives. With sales of three million albums worldwide and a reputation for spectacular live performances, lead singer Brian Vander Ark continues to lead the group with a grainy Peter Gabriel-influenced vocal style and strong "adult contemporary" songwriting.
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| 02/20/10 |
Grace Kelly
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
February 20, 2010
When alto sax legend Lee Konitz says that Grace’s got talent - or, more specifically, that she plays the alto sax "with a mature musical sound and a great feeling for improvising" - who are we to argue? Grace, all of 17, has blazed an award-winning trail, and has studied with the best and played in prestigious venues, working with artists like Phil Woods, Dave Brubeck, and Hank Jones. “A first-class jazz musician." - Wynton Marsalis
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| 02/19/10 |
Johnny A
The Center for Arts in Natick
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February 19, 2010
Jazz Times claims Johnny A’s guitar "…creates dense musical shadings, conveying nostalgia, regret, hope and intrigue...” Johnny A grew up listening to Clapton and Hendrix, but the Bostonian bluesman really came of age as a member of J. Geils Band front man Peter Wolf's Houseparty 5. Everything he learned has been incorporated into his now elegant style: a potent blend of rock, jazz and blues tied together by a sweet tone and a constant emphasis on melody.
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| 02/14/10 |
Opera del West: Stories of Love
The Center for Arts in Natick
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February 14, 2010
Opera del West presents two comic one-act operas about finding love in all the wrong places. Pergolesi's La Serva Padrona is about a maid who tricks her master into loving her, while Menotti's The Telephone finds a man unable to propose to his girlfriend because of her phone addiction. An evening of love, laughter and song for you and your Valentine. Produced by Rebecca Grimes and Eve Budnick.
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| 02/13/10 |
TCAN Member Night
The Center for Arts in Natick
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February 13, 2010
A special celebration for TCAN members and volunteers! Join us for an evening of great blues from the George McCann Band (featured guitarist with James Montgomery Band). What better way to thank the many contributing members and volunteers who help keep TCAN running than to throw a big party at the Firehouse? Free for all current members. Last year’s party was sold out, so please reserve your seats early by contacting our box office.
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| 02/12/10 |
International Guitar Night
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
February 12, 2010
International Guitar Night is a not-to-be-missed chance to hear four of the world's preeminent guitarists on one stage, on one night. Performers include Lulo Reinhardt, a descendant of the legendary Django Reinhardt, who blends his family's trademark Gypsy Jazz with new forays into Latin music; Israel’s Itamar Erez, whose symphonic compositions echo his Middle Eastern roots; renowned Virginian harp guitarist Stephen Bennett; and Brian Gore, who is helping to foster "the next...
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| 02/06/10 |
Jimmy Tingle
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
February 6, 2010
Drawing on 25 years of comedic insight, outrage and commentary, nationally-known comedian Jimmy Tingle presents his topical, timeless, thought-provoking and political reflections on life. Called "the Will Rogers of the 21st century" by Mark Shields of CNN, Jimmy has the rare distinction of winning the prestigious "Best of Boston" award as both a performer in the Stand Up Comedy category (2001) and as a producer for Jimmy Tingle’s Off Broadway Theater (2007).
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| 02/05/10 |
Natalia Zukerman and The Paper Raincoat
The Center for Arts in Natick
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
February 5, 2010
Natalia Zukerman has a sound that’s strong yet delicate, gentle yet insistent. You can call the music she makes folk if you want, but there’s jazz in it, too, and blues, and a soulful something that you can’t quite put into words. The Paper Raincoat is a collaboration between Brooklyn songwriters Amber Rubarth and Alex Wong that brings to life a colorful world teeming with compelling characters, dream-like storylines, and metaphorical narratives.
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| 01/30/10 |
Melissa Ferrick
The Center for Arts in Natick
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January 30, 2010
Melissa Ferrick could blow her own horn quite well…a flugelhorn to be exact…if she chose. Instead, she expresses her creative spirit with an acoustic guitar. Since the early 1990s, the singer-songwriter from New England has compiled a string of sonically strong, lyrically rich studio albums. Her widely praised 2006 album In the Eyes of Strangers fulfilled the rock ‘n’ roll essence that Ferrick has long harbored. But just when it seemed she would take a plunge...
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| 01/23/10 |
Aztec Two-Step
The Center for Arts in Natick
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January 23, 2010
The legendary folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step makes a triumphant return to TCAN performing their timeless, harmony-fueled hits in addition to selections from the Simon & Garfunkel songbook. Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman continue to be one of acoustic music’s most respected and enduring acts. Armed with intelligent songwriting, dazzling acoustic lead guitar, and inspiring harmonies, Aztec Two-Step present a remarkable display of seasoned musicianship not to be missed.
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| 01/22/10 |
Jim Weider Band - ProJECT PERCoLAToR
The Center for Arts in Natick
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January 22, 2010
“Weider is at his absolute best on Pulse. The album is an emotionally charged, musical thrill-ride…filled with strong melodies, hard-driving grooves and intense guitar work, Pulse is one of best guitar instrumental albums of 2009.” - Modern Guitarist. Using his trademark Fender Telecaster guitar, Weider slices, shreds, pushes, pulls, extracts and extricates notes from his piece of wood wound with wire. He tugs and he tears. He skates and he sings. He does not...
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| 01/16/10 |
Loudon Wainwright III
The Center for Arts in Natick
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January 16, 2010
Loudon’s CD “High, Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project” was nominated for a Grammy as Best Traditional Folk Album of 2009, but his work of the last 40 years blends folk, country, and rock with irreverent storytelling and ironic humor. Loudon's wit is sharper than ever, but the bite has more insight than before. Like contemporary Randy Newman, Wainwright finds what's funny in the details and his music has been bringing those details to entertaining life for...
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| 01/15/10 |
Harry Manx
The Center for Arts in Natick
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January 15, 2010
"....hauntingly beautiful." Chicago Sun Times. Canadian artist Harry Manx has been called an "essential link" between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. He has created a unique sound that is hard to resist and deliciously addictive. Blending Indian folk melodies with blues, a sprinkle of gospel and compelling grooves, Manx's "mysticssippi" flavour is spicy,...
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| 01/09/10 |
John Gorka
The Center for Arts in Natick
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January 9, 2010
"Listening to John Gorka sing, one can get goosebumps all over." - New York Times. Rolling Stone describes John as "the preeminent male singer/songwriter of the New Folk Movement." It is hard to say what is more stunning about the artistry of John Gorka: his big, warm one-of-a-kind voice or his infectious and insightful songwriting. Together they provide a rich meeting place of language, melody, humor, insight and powerful emotion.
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| 01/08/10 |
The Wiyos
The Center for Arts in Natick
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January 8, 2010
Drawing from a vast spectrum of traditional American rural and urban roots music, the internationally acclaimed Brooklyn-based quartet, The Wiyos, produce a startlingly fresh yet strangely familiar sound. Their repertoire combines original compositions with covers from tin-pan alley to Texas. Downbeat Magazine says, "The Wiyos craft a convincing case for the benefits of delving into old blues, hillbilly swing, ragtime, and jug band music...true to the spirit of the American musical...
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| 12/19/09 |
Paula Cole
The Center for Arts in Natick
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December 19, 2009
We’re still talking about Paula's spellbinding performance at our annual gala last year, so we invited her back for this encore. Paula Cole's breakthrough came with This Fire, released in October 1996; the album and its accompaning singles Where Have All the Cowboys Gone? and I Don't Want To Wait won her critical acclaim and seven Grammy nominations, and the Grammy for Best New Artist of 1998. Her recent collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Annie Lennox, Burt...
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| 12/12/09 |
Jazz Arts Trio featuring Frederick Moyer
The Center for Arts in Natick
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December 12, 2009
Nationally-known concert pianist Fred Moyer is joined by Peter Tillotson (bass) and Peter Fraenkel (drums) in a performance of three works representing milestones in American jazz. Building on note-perfect transcriptions of these great jazz works, the Jazz Arts Trio will deeply explore compositions by Chick Corea (Matrix), Bill Evans (My Foolish Heart) and Ahmad Jamal (Poinciana). Frederick's skills as a solo pianist will also be showcased in a several classical masterworks, creating a rich...
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| 12/11/09 |
The Bobs
The Center for Arts in Natick
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December 11, 2009
If there is a single group that really helped jump start the a cappella movement - as well as give new perception to the genre - it's The Bobs. With tongues planted firmly in cheeks, The Bobs have been packing venues for more than two decades with programs that feature clever cover songs and a wealth of outrageous originals. Combining vocal mastery with irreverent humor, this quartet of Bay Area musicians are ASCAP-award winners and Grammy-noms for vocal arranging, and they are, without...
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| 12/05/09 |
Either/Orchestra
The Center for Arts in Natick
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December 5, 2009
The Either/Orchestra looks like a big-band, with six horns, piano, bass drums and congas, but surfs all over the globe on its technicolor musical imagination including the Caribbean, Africa and all around the US. After 24 years, five Boston Music Awards, Down Beat poll victories and a thousand gigs, they still have the power to surprise and amaze listeners who have never heard them play live. They never fail to deliver a unique combination of virtuosic jazz soloing and deft ensemble work...
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| 12/04/09 |
Robin Spielberg
The Center for Arts in Natick
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December 4, 2009
Spielberg's music comes straight from her heart - York Daily Record. Mesmerizing audiences with inspired tales, extraordinary piano technique and heartfelt performances, Robin Spielberg is in the top echelon of contemporary composer/pianist. Her natural talent for making audiences immediately comfortable transforms what could easily be an ordinary evening at the concert hall into a very special concert event. Ms. Spielberg’s gifts have won her a place among the nation’s most...
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| 11/22/09 |
Vento Chiaro
The Center for Arts in Natick
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November 22, 2009
Vento Chiaro (Joanna Goldstein, flute, Ana-Sofia Campesino, oboe, Ben Seltzer, clarinet, Ellen Barnum, bassoon, and Anne Howarth, French horn) has earned the recognition of some of this country’s most prestigious chamber music competitions and has had the privilege of being the woodwind quintet in residence at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute since 2002. Among the music to be heard at this concert will be Bach’s “Italian Concerto,” Ravel’s...
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| 11/21/09 |
Enter The Haggis
The Center for Arts in Natick
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November 21, 2009
Over the past three albums and five years, Toronto’s Celtic rock band Enter The Haggis has found itself at the center of a grassroots success story ever teetering on the brink of mainstream success. From playing Celtic festivals to headlining them, and from the festival circuit to selling out multiple nights in rock venues, ETH has blazed a path with heavy and almost constant touring up and down the East Coast, to Canada, the West Coast and back again, winning over success one fan, one...
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| 11/20/09 |
Jake & Taylor Armerding
The Center for Arts in Natick
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November 20, 2009
It seems fitting that the father-son team of Taylor and Jake Armerding are venturing out on their own. Taylor, having left Northern Lights years ago, still performs with a gospel bluegrass group. Jake, meanwhile, has found his own voice and following, capturing fans both young and old. Though his travels to Nashville might make some think he turned country, he has not. Instead Jake breaks with convention and mines the various styles of music to which he’s been exposed, from folk to pop...
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11/15/09 |
Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest
The Center for Arts in Natick
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November 6-November 15, 2009
On a foggy night in Wales, a stranger walks into a house to find a man murdered and his wife standing over him with a gun. The woman is dazed and her confession unconvincing so the unexpected guest decides to help her blame the murder on an intruder. As the murder is investigated, a Pandora’s box of love and hate, suspicion and intrigue is opened in this lesser known Christie jewel. Presented by TCAN Players, the Metrowest region’s award-winning community theatre troupe.
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| 10/30/09 |
Spookapella VI
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 30, 2009
Gear up for Halloween as TCAN once again conjures up the best in a cappella fun! Meet the 2009 Boston Harmony Sweepstakes First Place winner and Audience Favorite, the four men of Our Town, known for their big sound and pure harmony style: "they put the song above all else." Welcome back Syncopation, returning by popular demand to haunt the old firehouse, fresh from their Boston Pops July 4th guest appearance, "the Manhattan Transfer of the 21st century." Plenty of...
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| 10/24/09 |
Jonathan Edwards
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 24, 2009
Jonathan appears in concert with Taylor Armerding, mandolin and vocals, and Stuart Schulman, piano, fiddle, bass and vocals. The word "legend" is often used to describe veteran folk/rocker Jonathan Edwards, whose 1971 million-selling song "Sunshine" ("go away today...") brought him instant fame. During his 36-year career he has recorded 15 albums and collaborated with artists like Emmylou Harris and Jimmy Buffett. After hosting the live recording of Jonathan's...
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| 10/18/09 |
Beantown Brass Quintet
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 18, 2009
What better way to kick off the 2009-2010 Chamber Music Series than a concert by the Beantown Brass Quintet (Ralph Esterman and Jeff Orvedahl, trumpets, Jeff Stewart, French horn, Richard Kesner, euphonium and trombone, and Michael Touloumtzis, tuba). Their repertoire brings together lively music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods; Romantic and Modern classical works; and popular, jazz, and show tune numbers often featuring one of more of quintet members (trumpet, French horn,...
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| 10/17/09 |
Dar Williams
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 17, 2009
Dar Williams' recent albums are characterized by lush arrangements, guest artists, movement away from the tropes and techniques of folk song-writing, and the wry sensibility of a mature woman looking at her life, rather than a young woman trying to handle her upbringing. Of her new album, Promised Land, Dar commented, "On this one, I was paring the stories down to their core. I wanted the songs to sound simple and down to what they were meant to be, which is hard to do. It takes a lot...
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| 10/16/09 |
Equilibre: David Cullen and Michael Manring
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 16, 2009
“Equilibré…will knock your socks off." - Acoustic Music Resource
It's a rare pleasure to hear music in which chords, rhythm and melody fall into place so carefreely that to render any technical analysis is superfluous because the music simply and completely ensnares the spirit. Manring and Cullen, both highly regarded solo instrumentalists, combine their talents in this concert supported by Grammy-award winning percussionist Mark Walker. Expect a...
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| 10/10/09 |
Marshall Crenshaw
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 10, 2009
The pop-minded singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw built up an impressive body of work over the course of his career, showing a fine craft for everything he approached while stubbornly following his own creative muse to reach that end. To call Crenshaw's career "interesting" would be putting things mildly. Crenshaw is a true rock & roll renaissance man, and his own music remains as commendable as his alternate projects.
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| 10/09/09 |
April Verch Band
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 9, 2009
“Among the most promising new fiddlers in roots music today…Verch is never afraid to lace her playing with clever twists of bluegrass, blues, and pop.” - Boston Globe
Though her musical roots lie deep in the fiddling of her native Ottawa Valley, April’s repertoire also features traditional and contemporary tunes ranging in source and inspiration from Quebecois to the Appalachians, from Bluegrass to Brazilian. Her new CD Steal The Blue is a beguiling...
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| 10/03/09 |
TCAN Annual Benefit 2009 featuring Don McLean
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 3, 2009
TCAN celebrates its 12th anniversary with a special benefit performance by one of America’s greatest songwriters, who recorded such memorable songs as Vincent (Starry, Starry Night), And I Love You So, Castles In The Air, Tapestry, Dreidel, Crying, and American Pie, recognized as one of the Top 5 Songs of the Century by the National Endowment of the Arts. Proceeds to benefit The Center for Arts in Natick, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization.
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| 10/02/09 |
Susan Werner
The Center for Arts in Natick
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October 2, 2009
Susan's new CD, titled "Classics" delivers entirely new string arrangements of mainstream popular songs by top songwriters from the sixties and seventies - unusually arranged as chamber music masterpieces. Over the course of her colorful career, singer-songwriter Susan Werner has cultivated a reputation as a daring and innovative performer with an unforgettable live show. She weaves old with new to create new musical genres when existing ones don't suit her muse - keeping audiences...
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| 09/19/09 |
Stringfever
The Center for Arts in Natick
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September 19, 2009
"Brilliant, breathless stuff, spot on classically honed musicianship wrapped in style and humor...wild, wacky and wholly watchable" - BT Global Service
Direct from the UK, four world-class musicians have created a totally original masterpiece featuring electric violins, viola, and cello called "Stringfever." Witness Ravel's Bolero with all four playing one cello - simultaneously. Guess twenty of the most popular songs of modern film, including a medley of...
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| 09/18/09 |
Jeffrey Gaines
The Center for Arts in Natick
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September 18, 2009
"Gaines has earned endless cult and critical acclaim, and juice enough to be touring partners with such celebrated icons as Stevie Nicks and Sting...his compositions should continue to add more laurels to his arsenal." Village Voice. With his voice and an acoustic guitar for accompaniment, Gaines has earned a reputation as a master of live performance. His chart-topping rendition of Peter Gabriel's classic "In Your Eyes," complete with a roof-raising sing-along from the...
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| 09/12/09 |
The Follen Angels: An Evening of Gershwin, Cole Porter and Friends
The Center for Arts in Natick
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September 12, 2009
THE FOLLEN ANGELS, international jazz and cabaret recording artists return to TCAN for one enchanting musical evening. The Angels have filled concert halls and radio airwaves and continue to draw enthusiastic audiences from Scullers Jazz Club in Boston, to Mechanics Hall in Worchester, to The Metropolitan Room, and Danny’s Skylight Room in NYC.
RAVE REVIEWS: The Boston Globe acclaims the Follen Angels music as,” heavenly sounds”. New York Producer...
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| 09/11/09 |
Steve Forbert
The Center for Arts in Natick
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September 11, 2009
Steve's newest CD, titled "The Place and the Time" was released March 2009 to impressive reviews: "All prime Steve Forbert who's writing at his best." - Huffington Post. With his second album Jackrabbit Slim, the public and critics took notice of Steve Forbert as the album generated raves and radio hits with "Say Goodbye to Little Jo" and the top 10 single "Romeo's Tune." With picturesque lyrics and a rough-hewn voice, Forbert quickly joined the ranks...
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| 09/04/09 |
Adrian Belew Power Trio
The Center for Arts in Natick
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September 4, 2009
The Top 100 Progressive Rock Artists lists Adrian Belew at least three times: as a solo artist, as King Crimson’s guitarist and lead vocalist, and as guitarist with the Talking Heads. He was a Grammy Nominee ( Best Rock Instrumental Performance) for his single “Beat Box Guitar”, and in addition to his pet project The Bears, has toured with David Bowie and guested on a stunning list of groundbreaking albums ranging from Paul Simon’s Graceland to Frank Zappa’s...
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| 08/22/09 |
Suzy Bogguss
The Center for Arts in Natick
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August 22, 2009
Walking the line between critical acclaim and commercial success, Suzy Bogguss remains one of the rare artists pleasing fans & critics alike with her vocal style, musicianship and meaningful lyrics for three decades. Expect songs from her recent CD Sweet Danger, along with chart hits like Drive South, Someday Soon, Letting Go, Just Like The Weather and Hey Cinderella. Suzy has appeared on the Grammy Awards, Austin City Limits, PBS In Performance At the White House and performed for...
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| 08/15/09 |
Ryan Montbleau Band
The Center for Arts in Natick
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August 15, 2009
Ryan Montbleau is a pure soul singer. Not in the traditional sense. His voice - although a sweet, passionate instrument - isn't packed with Memphis clay like Al Green or greased with urban sophistication like R. Kelly. Instead, Montbleau sings purely from his soul in a voice every bit as honest, open hearted and original as the stories he tells in his songs. By the time the Ryan Montbleau Band's first group album One Fine Color was released in 2006, they were playing more than 200 dates a...
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| 08/14/09 |
Entrain
The Center for Arts in Natick
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August 14, 2009
PERCUSSION, PERCUSSION, PERCUSSION...Entrain is built on infectious grooves, hooky tunes and great vocals. Hailing from Martha's Vineyard, Entrain's chemistry is fueled by the winds, tides and joie d'vive of island life. Winners of the Boston Music Award for "Best Live Show" in New England. "The Vineyards" Entrain is enroute to huge success...with their ability to reliably merge funk, rock, reggae, swamp and worldbeat rhythms into a sweaty good time." - Boston...
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| 08/08/09 |
Brewer & Shipley
The Center for Arts in Natick
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August 8, 2009
"We made Nixon's enemies list, which was a badge of honor we hold dear to our hearts to this day. So go figure. Who would have guessed? Much less that it would end up being a classic rock song still played around the world, in movies and stuff." Michael Brewer & Tom Shipley are truly two who work as one. Their trademark harmonies, intertwined acoustic guitars, and socially-conscious lyrics carved a unique niche in America's soundboard in the 1970s. Their iconic Top 10 hit One...
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| 08/07/09 |
The Waybacks
The Center for Arts in Natick
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August 7, 2009
"Their inspirational combination of influences -- not to mention their recklessly brazen breakneck pace -- expose the band as virtuosos sharing a singular mind-set." - WASHINGTON POST
The folk and roots underpinnings that have long been a Waybacks hallmark are still there, but after years of playing a huge range of venues and festivals, touring with Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir, and reconfiguring themselves around the hot guitar of James Nash and the fiddle virtuosity of...
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08/02/09 |
Opera del West presents Hänsel und Gretel
The Center for Arts in Natick
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August 1-August 2, 2009
Much admired for its folk music-inspired themes, Hänsel und Gretel is an opera by nineteenth-century composer Engelbert Humberdinck (the one born in 1854) who described it as a Marchenoper (fairy tale opera). In 1947, Hansel und Gretel was the first Metropolitan Opera performance heard on radio, and later became the Met’s first complete recording in English issued by Columbia Masterworks Records in 1947. This production by Opera del West features an introduction by special guest...
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| 07/25/09 |
Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles
The Center for Arts in Natick
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July 25, 2009
As the great thespian Patrick Swayze once said, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner." The same is true of Sarah Borges. On the basis of her critically-lauded early work, particularly Diamonds in the Dark, some pundits decided they know exactly where the Boston-area rocker and her cohorts, the Broken Singles, belong in the musical spectrum. They were mistaken. Her new record, The Stars Are Out, is about to stun them with a more vibrant, far-reaching display of what Sarah Borges and the...
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| 07/18/09 |
Poco
The Center for Arts in Natick
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July 18, 2009
Kind Woman - A Good Feelin' To Know - Crazy Love - Heart of the Night - Pickin' Up The Pieces - Rose of Cimarron - Under The Gun - many more An acoustic evening with Poco, the group known to create a new musical genre that united country with rock music. Their influence runs deep and their well-deserved reputation for well-constructed harmony and incendiary live performances has long been a staple of the band's legacy. Poco today is led by founding member Rusty Young, Paul Cotton and Jack...
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| 07/11/09 |
Jon Pousette-Dart Band
The Center for Arts in Natick
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July 11, 2009
Jon Pousette-Dart captained the Pousette-Dart Band through four albums for Capitol Records between 1976 and 1980, a run that acquainted a generation with his formidable gifts as a singer, songwriter, arranger, guitarist and all-around musical adventurer. Jon is finishing up his ninth album now, co-written with Jim Chapdelaine and featuring performances by Reese Wynans, Pat Buchanan, Tom Hambridge and a host of others. Expect to hear some great new songs along with the favorites from the...
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| 07/10/09 |
Richard Shindell
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July 10, 2009
Revered by critics and fans alike, Richard Shindell's songwriting is truly eclectic, ranging from lighthearted ballads and adulterous love songs, to dirges and diatribes that skillfully skewer politics, prejudice, war and religion. He has a unique ability to morph into the soul of the many and varied personalities he casts as narrators in certain songs--songs that are veritable novellas framed in haunting acoustic melodies, sometimes including cryptic, revelations through the eyes of a...
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| 06/27/09 |
The Love Dogs
The Center for Arts in Natick
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June 27, 2009
Take one red hot horn section - we're talkin' alto, tenor, baritone saxes and trombone - down and dirty. Add liberal amounts of barrelhouse boogie woogie piano and stinging Fender guitar. Pour over a funky swinging rhythm section that Blues Review magazine called "the best in the business", and top it all off with a crazy and charismatic front man with one of the biggest blues voices around. Season with a few years on the road tearing up juke joints, festivals and concert halls...
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| 06/26/09 |
Beatlejuice
The Center for Arts in Natick
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June 26, 2009
Come together -- and share Beatle memories with Muzz, Steve, Dave and Joe as they perform a night of your favorite Beatles songs sung by some of the region's top vocalists as their special guests. We think of them as the best Beatles band in the USA -- experience the music of John, Paul, George and Ringo in concert with the whole family. A splendid time is guaranteed for all!
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| 06/25/09 |
Stickmen featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto & Michael Bernier
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June 25, 2009
World-class session bassist Tony Levin and drummer Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson are joined by Chapman Stick player Michael Bernier in this progressive rock tour de force. In Tony's own words, "Stick Man is a step in a new direction for me. Or perhaps in an old direction, because, from what listeners are telling me, it's come out quite Crimson-like. I was aiming at more raw, playing-oriented tracks. I've tried to feature not only both sides of the Stick, but some unusual bass...
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| 06/20/09 |
Cadence in Concert
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June 20, 2009
"Against the ever-changing skyline of Canadian music Cadence shines like a rainbow: in their arrangements - brilliant; in their harmony - weightless and pure as color; and in their horizons - promising." - Saskatchewan Times. Four men, four microphones, no instruments - this is the formula for Toronto's celebrated vocal band. This formidable foursome is back, better than ever - dishing out tight harmony, instrumental imitation, high-energy antics and audience interaction to...
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| 06/19/09 |
Jake Shimabukuro
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June 19, 2009
"Jake Shimabukuro is a soft-spoken, particularly polite 31-year-old Hawaiian who turns into Eddie Van Halen when he's holding a ukulele." Houston Chronicle Known for lightning-fast fingers and revolutionary playing techniques, Jake Shimabukuro has acquired a reputation as "the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele." The 31-year-old virtuoso shatters musical boundaries, creating music never before thought possible on this four-string, two-octave instrument. His latest release,...
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06/14/09 |
Arsenic and Old Lace
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June 5-June 14, 2009
The TCAN Players present the farcical black comedy Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring. The year is 1941 and the elderly Brewster sisters, two of the sweetest spinsters you could ever meet, operate a bachelor rooming house in Brooklyn. With a macabre sense of charity and a little help from arsenic-laced elderberry wine, the sisters are easing the discomfort of their lonely guests. When nephew Mortimer discovers their "little bit of naughtiness" he determines to put an end to...
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| 05/30/09 |
Batdorf & Stanley: All Wood and Stones
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May 30, 2009
Imagine what the Rolling Stones songs would have sounded like if Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were California boys with acoustic guitars - Satisfaction, Ruby Tuesday, or Last Time played on acoustic guitars and filled with lush vocal harmonies. Curious? John Batdorf (Batdorf & Rodney) and James Lee Stanley (Bonnie Raitt) have turned these classic Stones songs into something totally unheard of, brimming with joyous vocal harmony and acoustic brilliance. Fans of CSN, the...
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| 05/29/09 |
J.D. Souther
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at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 29, 2009
You'll recognize the songs of J.D. Souther from the versions recorded by Brian Wilson, Linda Ronstadt, Don Henley, the Eagles, James Taylor and Bonnie Raitt to name just a few. For most of his 30-year career the Los Angeles-based songwriter and performer has resolutely shunned the spotlight his friends have basked in. Souther's success has more often been measured through the artists who prospered from his craft, despite a string of his own solo albums and a top ten hit, "You're Only...
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| 05/15/09 |
Lori McKenna
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 15, 2009
"...that rare ability to make a connection with her penetrating ballads and down-to-earth style." - Boston Magazine Lori is an exceptional example of how some songwriters just naturally seem to find their way to the homespun sound of a strummed acoustic guitar, an honest voice and a touch of twang. Now with thousands of miles and gigs behind her, Lori has garnered comparisons to artists ranging from Natalie Maines (Dixie Chicks) and Patty Griffin, to Nanci Griffith, and Alanis...
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| 05/09/09 |
Jennifer Batten / Vicki Genfan
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 9, 2009
"Young players devour her interviews for tips on two-hand tapping and other technical mysteries. Hi-tech junkies memorize the gear she uses. She's a complete athlete at the fretboard...a bruising monster." - Guitar World. Two innovative women join together to take you on a headspinning musical journey into the wild world of explosive guitar for the new millenium. Jennifer Batten (Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson) will present a modern multimedia guitar show with her music and...
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| 05/08/09 |
Flynn and Seth Glier
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 8, 2009
The Boston Globe touted Flynn as "one of Boston's best upcoming singer/songwriter, rockers" The recent Boston Music Award winner is certainly deserving of that accolade." Reflecting wisdom and heart, this passionate voice, woven into a rich, resonant sound texture, calls back memories of Bono and the mellower side of U2. His lyrics - and even more so, his voice - are so upfront and honest that you'll be helplessly moved, uplifted and motivated to go do something incredible....
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| 05/07/09 |
Dena Blizzard: One Funny Mother!
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 7, 2009
Former "Miss New Jersey" Dena Blizzard is the kind of Jersey girl Bruce Springsteen waxes poetic about in song - beautiful, tough when needed, and someone who can juggle her stand-up comedy career with being mom to three kids. Dena's one-woman show One Funny Mother: I'm Not Crazy is a comedic take on marriage, motherhood and Miss America earning her the title "One Funny Mother," a moniker she's expanded into this uproarious show. If you've ever gone unshowered for days at...
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| 05/03/09 |
Chad & Jeremy
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 3, 2009
Chad & Jeremy are the iconic pop duo who rode the British Invasion wave to America in the '60's when they recorded nearly 75 songs and had a string of hits and TV appearances. They're best known for "A Summer Song," "Yesterday's Gone" and "Distant Shores." Following reunion tours in 1986 and a PBS special, they have renewed touring as a duo, creating gorgeous harmonies and more adventurous music. Still extremely accomplished, yet recognized by pop...
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| 05/01/09 |
Tom Nutile Big Band
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
May 1, 2009
The Tom Nutile Big Band, a retro yet modern musical organization that swings like nobody's business on tunes like Sing, Sing, Sing and then cools down to a sexy whisper on numbers such as Li'l Darling.Think Basie and Sinatra. Benny Goodman and Peggy Lee. Cocktails and candlelight. The Tom Nutile Big Band, consisting of 14 instrumentalists and a singer who will knock your socks off, is one of the region's most versatile large ensembles. Natick High School's Jazz Ensemble, led by John Cice,...
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| 04/25/09 |
Roger McGuinn
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 25, 2009
"His frontier-Beatle vocals and the crystal rain of that Rickenbacker are now an established part of America's roots vocabulary." - Rolling Stone. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, Roger McGuinn was the founder of the influential folk/rock band The Byrds. His electric and acoustic Rickenbacker 12-string guitar are signature sounds of the Sixties, heard on such classics as Mr. Tambourine Man, Eight Miles High, Turn Turn Turn, and The Ballad of Easy Rider. Roger...
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| 04/24/09 |
Montana Skies with Lindsay Mac
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 24, 2009
"...Hypnotic...imaginative...played with deep passion." Acoustic Guitar Magazine. A must see live concert experience: a duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band. Jennifer and Jonathan Adams create a "new acoustic" sound with their pairing of cello, six-string electric cello, Spanish/classical guitar, and steel string guitar. These award winning musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, House of the Rising Sun,...
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| 04/19/09 |
Beethoven: Lydian String Quartet
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 19, 2009
The Lydian String Quartet returns for an encore presentation of three Beethoven String Quartets (Opus 18, No. 4, Opus 59, No. 2, and Opus 135). What better way to hear this lovely quartet than in our intimate firehouse setting? The Lydians, in residence at Brandeis University, present lively commentary, beautiful playing, and lovely interpretation of these classic pieces that is sure to delight.
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| 04/18/09 |
Carrie Newcomer
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 18, 2009
"Rapturously tuneful" - Rolling Stone.
Novelist Barbara Kingsolver writes, "Carrie Newcomer is more than a musician. She's a poet, storyteller, snake-charmer, good neighbor, friend and lover, minister of the wide-eyed gospel of hope and grace." Belying her name, Carrie Newcomer is a veteran of 20 years on the road. With moments of grace and forgiveness, humor and hope, she delivers songs as stories, not sermons. They are heartfelt, not hell-bent.
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| 04/17/09 |
XRP - Original Members of Rockapella
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 17, 2009
Like the Iron Giant, reassembling itself out of its far-flung pieces by sheer will power, XRP comes together again to make the a cappella magic that lit up the screen when the now-famous "Spike & Co. Do It A Cappella" documentary was debuted on PBS-TV in 1989. Before there was Carmen Sandiego, these four men, the classic members of Rockapella - Sean Altman, Steve Keyes, Elliott Kerman and Barry Carl - were putting their indelible stamp on vocal harmony and inspiring a wave of...
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| 04/11/09 |
Colin Hay w/ Janet Robin
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 11, 2009
"Hay's singularly soulful voice...intoxicating stuff." MOJO. Colin Hay first landed on American shores as the front-man and principal songwriter of the pop sensation Men at Work, with his own wry songwriting and burnished vocals producing massive hits such as Down Under, Who Can It Be Now? and Overkill, songs that defined pop music of the early Eighties. Forging new roads as a working solo artist and songsmith, Colin, who toured last summer in Ringo Star's All-Star Band, has...
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| 04/04/09 |
Patty Larkin w/ Emily Elbert
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 4, 2009
Genre-stretching, string-popping alterna-folk." Guitar World. Patty Larkin is that rare combination of talents: a superlative singer, an accomplished songwriter, and an extraordinary guitarist and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a musical sorceress whose creativity and comfort level in the studio includes loops, effects and other digital wizardry commonly found in all sorts of contemporary music, but rarely among the acoustically inclined. With special guest Emily Elbert, awarded...
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| 04/03/09 |
Lucy Kaplansky
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
April 3, 2009
"A Folk music veteran who was once a clinical pyschiatrist, Lucy Kaplansky has a fetching voice and an insightful perspective on the human condition." The New Yorker. From award-winning recordings (AFIM's Best Pop Album of the Year) to a critically acclaimed collaboration with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell, Lucy's crystalline voice is the perfect instrument for her own intriguing blend of folk, country and pop.
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| 03/29/09 |
Gale Fuller, mezzo-soprano
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 29, 2009
Described as the "sultriest voice in town" by the Boston Globe, Gale Fuller, mezzo-soprano brings her sumptuous singing to TCAN in a recital of arias and songs, accompanied by James Busby. Ms. Fuller is at home on the operatic stage, a champion of contemporary music, and a favorite of orchestral conductors and collaborative pianists. Music of Liszt, Berlioz, Alfano, Mahler, and Montsalvage will be featured.
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| 03/22/09 |
Wait Until Dark
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 22, 2009
TCAN Players present Wait Until Dark, a thriller by Frederick Knott Only one thing stands between three dangerous con men and a fortune hidden inside a child's doll: a blind woman named Susy Hendrix. What seems like an easy day's work quickly turns into a gripping game of cat and mouse as the trio leads her on a dangerous path of deceit and murder. What they didn't count on is that Susy has a game of her own as she turns her disability into her greatest weapon. From Frederick Knott, author...
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03/20/09-
03/21/09 |
Wait Until Dark
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 20-March 21, 2009
TCAN Players present Wait Until Dark, a thriller by Frederick Knott Only one thing stands between three dangerous con men and a fortune hidden inside a child's doll: a blind woman named Susy Hendrix. What seems like an easy day's work quickly turns into a gripping game of cat and mouse as the trio leads her on a dangerous path of deceit and murder. What they didn't count on is that Susy has a game of her own as she turns her disability into her greatest weapon. From Frederick Knott, author...
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| 03/15/09 |
Wait Until Dark
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 15, 2009
TCAN Players present Wait Until Dark, a thriller by Frederick Knott Only one thing stands between three dangerous con men and a fortune hidden inside a child's doll: a blind woman named Susy Hendrix. What seems like an easy day's work quickly turns into a gripping game of cat and mouse as the trio leads her on a dangerous path of deceit and murder. What they didn't count on is that Susy has a game of her own as she turns her disability into her greatest weapon. From Frederick Knott, author...
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03/13/09-
03/14/09 |
Wait Until Dark
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 13-March 14, 2009
TCAN Players present Wait Until Dark, a thriller by Frederick Knott Only one thing stands between three dangerous con men and a fortune hidden inside a child's doll: a blind woman named Susy Hendrix. What seems like an easy day's work quickly turns into a gripping game of cat and mouse as the trio leads her on a dangerous path of deceit and murder. What they didn't count on is that Susy has a game of her own as she turns her disability into her greatest weapon. From Frederick Knott, author...
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| 03/07/09 |
Trent Arterberry: The Bigg Show
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 7, 2009
Masterful mime, music and storytelling and puppetry fuel Arterberry's creation of endearing, hilarious characters. Watch Scuba Dude fends off sharks in a slow-motion undersea adventure and tiny puppet Mr. Bigg dance to rap and Russian folk songs. Trent has trained with famed mime Marcel Marceau, and has performed for over 25 years. The Boston Globe writes, "A proven crowd-pleaser, Arterberry is funny without being cute, and like a cartoonist his lines of gesture and movement are broad...
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| 03/07/09 |
Al Stewart
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 7, 2009
While long time British folk star Al Stewart hit his stride with chart-topping, million-selling hits "Year of the Cat" (1976) and "Time Passages" (1977), his intricately woven story songs are still delivered with an impassioned tenor voice and topnotch acoustic guitar accompaniment. A scholar at heart, Al Stewart excels at weaving historical narratives in his songs, be they about the Germans invading Russia during World War II, or immigrants debarking at Ellis Island....
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| 03/06/09 |
Eddie From Ohio
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 6, 2009
EFO - a neo-folk/folk-rock quartet from the D.C.area - defy description with a unique blend of vocals and acoustic instrumentation. Hand and stick percussion and a textural flavoring of guitar/bass/harmonica support the four-part harmonies and lyrically-driven original music. Music lovers appreciate their eclectic approach and artful blend of bluegrass, folk, calypso, jazz, acoustic blues and pop and rock melodies. Invitees to NY's Falcon Ridge Folk Festival and Telluride Bluegrass Festival,...
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| 03/01/09 |
Frederick Moyer
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
March 1, 2009
"...first-class...His playing is clean, unmannered and full of ideas and intelligence." -- The New York Times
Fred's enthusiasm, love and vast knowledge of the piano repertoire inspire spontaneous programming, tailored to what's currently exciting him and the performance space. We're not sure what he'll have up his sleeve, but if you've heard Fred at TCAN in the past, then you know this is a concert not to be missed. His exacting artistry and adventurous choices have...
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| 02/15/09 |
John Batdorf & James Lee Stanley
The Center for Arts in Natick
Presented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick
at The Center for Arts in Natick
February 15, 2009
Imagine what the Rolling Stones songs would have sounded like if Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were California boys with acoustic guitars - Satisfaction, Ruby Tuesday, or Last Time played on acoustic guitars and filled with vocal harmonies. Curious? John Batdorf (Batdorf & Rodney) and James Lee Stanley (Bonnie Raitt) have turned these classic Stones songs into something totally unheard of, brimming with joyous vocal harmony and acoustic brilliance. Fans of CSN, the Eagles,...
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