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FALL 2024
MICHAEL SWEET BAND – 8TH ANNUAL
CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
FRI, NOV 29 @ 7:30PM
$35-$100
[5:30-6:30pm Meet and Greet for VIP Ticket Holders Only]
Get ready for a festive evening with Michael Sweet, the iconic voice of
Stryper, as he returns for his 8th annual holiday concert! Known for his
dynamic performances and powerful vocals, Michael will delight fans
with a mix of Christmas classics, Stryper favorites, and solo hits. This
special show features contributions from talented musicians including
John O’Boyle (bass), Mike Kerr (guitar), and Keith Pittman (drums) and
more! Don’t miss this cherished tradition and the chance to experience
the holiday season with one of rock’s most celebrated artists!
JAMES MONTGOMERY
SAT, NOV 30 @ 8PM
$35
James Montgomery is an American blues musician, best
known as the lead singer, blues harp player, frontman, and
bandleader of The James Montgomery Blues Band (a.k.a. The
James Montgomery Band). Montgomery collaborates with
many star performers and recording artists. He is also the
past President of The New England Blues Society.
You won’t want to miss this phenomenal performer!
INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS SUNDAY INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS
FUNDAY WITH THE SHADY ROOSTERS
SUN, DEC 01 @ 2-5PM
TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, $5 CASH ONLY!
Join us for the return of SuNdAy FuNdAy with The Shady
Roosters! Formerly known as Lonesome Jukebox, they've
been entertaining for 25 years, now with some new faces in
the lineup. Expect a lively mix of rockabilly, blues, roots, and
country, including original tunes reminiscent of the '50s and
'60s. Plus, they'll be bringing special guests for an
unforgettable night of fun! The Shady Roosters will be back
next Fall!
LIFE & LYRICS CONCERT & PODCAST
SERIES W/ CARA BRINDISI
THU, DEC 05 @ 7:30PM
$15
With special guest Brian Calhoon.
A performer throughout New England for over a decade and
a recent contestant on ‘The Voice’, Cara Brindisi is happily
calling Plymouth, MA her new home! To learn more about
the local music scene and to invite some of her out-of-town
favorites, she has teamed up with the historic Spire Center
to create a monthly concert AND podcast series!
Get to know Cara and her guest artists on a different level as
she interviews them not only on their songs and life in music,
but also the less told stories of their lives…
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SPIRE'S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
FRI, DEC 06
5-9PM
Join us & our good friends INDIEFERM BREWING for a festive
evening at our Holiday Open House, right across from the town’s
grand tree! Celebrate with live music in our lobby, delicious treats, hot
cocoa, and holiday goody bags for the kids. After enjoying the road
race and tree lighting ceremony, come gather with the community and
share in the holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to end a night of local
festivities and seasonal joy. FALL 2024
HARVEST & RUST
SAT, DEC 07 @ 8PM
$33
It’s hard to represent the wide-array of Neil Young’s influential material
in one show, but that’s exactly what the band HARVEST & RUST does.
Based in Western Massachusetts, the core members of HARVEST &
RUST often augment their show with other well-known local musicians to
reproduce every era of Neil Young’s music. Be it the chart-topping
HARVEST material to the electric explorations of RUST NEVER SLEEPS, as
well as songs from Neil’s time in Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Buffalo
Springfield, you’re in for a night of “complete Neil”.
SPIRE LOBBY SERIES: JENNA NICHOLLS
THU, DEC 12 @ 7:30PM
$15
Jenna Nicholls blends the charm of New Orleans with the soul
of the West, strumming her ukulele or spinning a cowboy’s tale.
Her vintage-inspired melodies bridge memory and tomorrow,
featured in film and TV. With three albums and shared stages
with Ingrid Michaelson and Glen Hansard, Jenna’s music has
graced venues like Carnegie Hall and the Beacon Theatre,
showcasing the lasting power of song.
STORM LARGE
FRI, DEC 13 @ 8PM
$45
Storm Large is anything but ordinary. She first captivated audiences as
a finalist on Rock Star: Supernova, then went on to steal the spotlight
on America’s Got Talent. Known for her powerhouse vocals and
electrifying stage presence, she performs with orchestras like the
Philly Pops and Seattle Symphony, tours with her band Le Bonheur,
and regularly joins Pink Martini. Whether belting out her one-woman
musical memoir Crazy Enough or collaborating with icons like k.d. lang
and Rufus Wainwright, Storm's fearless performances leave a lasting
impression.
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