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                                PETER YARROW
                                FRI, JUL 26 @ 8PM
                                $40.50 to $45

                        With support from Mustard’s Retreat.
                        Peter Yarrow: A folk legend with a passion for change. From his
                        iconic days with Peter, Paul & Mary to his solo performances,
                        Peter's  music  has  always  carried  a  message  of  humanity  and
                        activism.  With  timeless  classics  like  "Puff,  the  Magic  Dragon"
                        and  "Light  One  Candle,"  Peter's  voice  continues  to  resonate
                        with  audiences  worldwide.  Through  his  advocacy  for  equal
                        rights, peace, and education, Peter proves that music can be a
                        powerful force for positive change.

                        Mustard’s  Retreat  has  been  delighting  audiences  by  telling
                        stories  for  40  years-  they  are  witty,  insightful,  fun,  and
                        profound,  as  well  as  accomplished  songwriters  and  musician
                        (guitars,  dulcimer,  electric  bass,  mandolin,  harmonica,
                        pennywhistle).




                                                                     GEORGE GRITZBACH BAND
                                                                                     SAT, JUL 27 @ 8PM
                                                                                          $22.50 to $25
                                                         The  George  Gritzbach  Band  delivers  a  fresh  take  on  blues  classics
                                                         and  original  tracks,  blending  blues,  roots,  and  R&B  with  inventive
                                                         flair. With a track record of performances alongside legends like B.B.
                                                         King and Bonnie Raitt, as well as intimate sets at local venues, they
                                                         bring  versatility  to  every  stage.  Led  by  blues  aficionado  George
                                                         Gritzbach,  backed  by  a  seasoned  rhythm  section,  and  enhanced  by
                                                         Peter Murray's sax, the band offers high-energy R&B rooted in blues,
                                                         funk, and New Orleans vibes.



                                EASTERN BANK LOBBY JAZZ
                                SERIES: THE MARSHALL WOOD –
                                DONNA BYRNE QUARTET
                                THU, AUG 01 @ 7:30PM
                                $15
                        The Marshall Wood – Donna Byrne Quartet With Tim
                        Ray and Les Harris, Jr

                        This All-Star quartet will feature unique arrangements
                        of  American  standards,  jazz  standards,  Bossa  Novas
                        and a few musical surprises!

                        Marshall  Wood  and  Donna  Byrne  have  been
                        performing  in  New  England  and  beyond  since  1982.
                        Each   of   them   has   established   themselves
                        internationally  as  superb  musicians  and  performers.
                        Tim  Ray  has  had  a  storied  career  as  both  a  great  jazz
                        pianist/composer  and  accompanist.  Alto  saxophonist,
                        Mike  Flanagan  is  both  a  super  talent  and  responsible
                        for restoring jazz in clubs on the outer Cape.

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