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                                DAR WILLIAMS                                                                                                  MAGICAL MYSTERY DOORS
                                SAT, OCT 26 @ 8PM                                                                                             SAT,  NOV 02 @ 6PM & 8:30PM
                                $45                                                                                                           $44
                        Featuring Lila Blue.
                        Dar  Williams  blends  optimism  with  melodies  that  balance                                               Experience  a  one-of-a-kind  tribute  with  Magical  Mystery
                        lightness and depth. Her 25+ year career has been marked by                                                  Doors, a unique act that blends the music of The Beatles, Led
                        insightful lyrics and a commitment to meeting life as it comes.                                              Zeppelin,  and  The  Doors  into  a  fresh  and  captivating
                                                                                                                                     performance.  Relive  timeless  hits  from  these  legendary
                        With  influences  ranging  from  alt-rock  to  folk,  Williams'
                        performances  are  a  reflection  of  her  journey  and  resilience.                                         bands, reimagined through inventive mashups like The Doors’
                        Whether  on  grand  stages  or  intimate  venues,  she  delivers  a                                          “Hello, I Love You” with Led Zeppelin’s “Misty Mountain Hop,”                                   FALL 2024
                        compelling experience that resonates deeply with audiences.                                                  and  more.  Enhanced  by  a  dynamic  visual  presentation  and
                                                                                                                                     immersive  lighting,  this  show  offers  a  thrilling  journey
                        Lila  Blue,  a  24-year-old  non-binary  folk  artist,  creates  music                                       through  classic  rock  that  will  have  you  singing  along  and
                        that  explores  themes  of  grief,  joy,  and  queer  identity.  Their                                       “Breaking On Through” to a memorable night.
                        recent  album  Sweet  Pea  has  been  praised  for  its  bold
                        songwriting and authenticity. As a 2024 Kerrville Folk Festival
                        New  Folk  Winner,  Blue’s  performances  are  both  moving  and                                         INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS                  INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS SUNDAY
                        memorable.                                                                                                                                              FUNDAY WITH THE SHADY ROOSTERS
                                                                                                                                                                                               SUN, NOV 03 @ 2-5PM
                                                                                                                                                                            TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, $5 CASH ONLY!
                                                                           UNCLE JOHN’S BANJO
                                                                   HALLOWEEN SPECTACULAR*                                                                                    Join us for the return of SuNdAy FuNdAy with The Shady
                                                                                                                                                                             Roosters! Formerly known as Lonesome Jukebox, they've
                                                                             THU, OCT 31 @ 7:30PM                                                                            been entertaining for 25 years, now with some new faces in
                                                                                                 $20                                                                         the lineup. Expect a lively mix of rockabilly, blues, roots, and
                                                                                                                                                                             country, including original tunes reminiscent of the '50s and
                                                                Hailing from the heart of Boston, this four-piece ensemble                                                   '60s. Plus, they'll be bringing special guests for an
                                                               has carved their mark on the music scene, bringing a fresh,                                                   unforgettable night of fun! The Shady Roosters will be back
                                                               energetic  twist  to  the  timeless  classics  of  the  Grateful                                              next Fall!
                                                               Dead. Led by the virtuosic Ethan Robbins on guitar, Conor
                                                               Smith’s  fiddle  weaves  enchanting  melodies,  while  Paul
                                                               Chase  lays  down  the  groove  on  bass,  and  Rob  Megna                       EASTERN BANK LOBBY JAZZ SERIES:
                                                               drives the beat on drums. With a decade-long residency on                        LASZLO GARDONY
                                                               Court  Street  in  Plymouth  MA,  their  reputation  precedes                    THU, NOV 07  @ 7:30PM
                                                               them,  promising  a  night  of  high-energy  and  spine-tingling                 $15
                                                               tunes.
                                                                                                                                     Renowned  for  his  “fluid  pianism”  (The  New  York  Times),  pianist  and
                                                               Don  your  spookiest  costume  and  join  us  for  a  Halloween       composer  Laszlo  Gardony  brings  a  blend  of  virtuosity  and  emotional
                                                               bash like no other, as Uncle John’s Banjo takes the stage to          depth to his performances. A winner of the Great American Jazz Piano
                                                               thrill and delight with their spellbinding performance. Get           Competition,  Gardony  has  captivated  audiences  in  27  countries  with
                                                               ready to dance, groove, and revel in the magic of live music          his  dynamic  improvisations  and  inventive  compositions.  With  14
                                                               this Halloween!                                                       acclaimed albums and a role as a professor at Berklee College of Music
                                                                                                                                     and Harvard University, Gardony’s concerts are a celebration of jazz’s
                                                                                                                                     spontaneity  and  beauty,  offering  a  captivating  and  immersive
                                JETHRO TULL’S MARTIN BARRE A                                                                         experience.
                                BRIEF HISTORY OF TULL TOUR
                                FRI, NOV 01 @ 8PM
                                $69                                                                                                                                                                 CHRISTIE LENÉE
                        Martin Barre, the legendary guitarist who defined Jethro Tull’s                                                                                                            FRI, NOV 08 @ 8PM
                        sound  for  over  43  years,  brings  his  celebrated  show  A  Brief                                                                                                                      $20
                        History  of  Tull  to  the  stage.  This  immersive  performance                                                                                     Celebrated as “Acoustic Guitarist of the Year,” Christie Lenée
                        revisits  classic  hits  from  albums  like  Aqualung,  Thick  As  A                                                                                 blends  transcendental  folk-pop  with  virtuosic  guitar  work.
                        Brick, and Stand Up, enhanced by a special visual presentation                                                                                       Her performances, described as “Dave Matthews meets Joni
                        that  traces  the  band’s  remarkable  journey.  Joined  by  Dan                                                                                     Mitchell  and  Michael  Hedges,”  highlight  her  skill  and  lyrical
                        Crisp,  Alan  Thomson,  and  Terl  Bryant,  Barre  delivers  an                                                                                      depth.  Since  winning  the  International  Fingerstyle  Guitar
                        electrifying  experience  that  captures  the  essence  of  Jethro                                                                                   Championship in 2017, Lenée has dazzled audiences alongside
                        Tull’s iconic sound and history.
                                                                                                                                                                             music  icons.  Her  latest  album,  Coming  Alive,  features
                                                                                                                                                                             powerful  guitar  hooks  and  uplifting  vocals,  capturing  a
                       T H E   S P I R E   C E N T E R   M A G A Z I N E     |     1 6                                                                                       journey of joy and renewal.
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