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MICHAEL SWEET BAND – 8TH ANNUAL SPIRE'S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
CHRISTMAS SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUESTS FRI, DEC 06
FRI, NOV 29 @ 7:30PM 5-9PM
$35-$100
Join us & our good friends INDIEFERM BREWING for a festive
[5:30-6:30pm Meet and Greet for VIP Ticket Holders Only] evening at our Holiday Open House, right across from the town’s
grand tree! Celebrate with live music in our lobby, delicious treats, hot
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 cocoa, and holiday goody bags for the kids. After enjoying the road
dynamic performances and powerful vocals, Michael will delight fans race and tree lighting ceremony, come gather with the community and
with a mix of Christmas classics, Stryper favorites, and solo hits. This share in the holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to end a night of local
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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!
HARVEST & RUST
JAMES MONTGOMERY SAT, DEC 07 @ 8PM
SAT, NOV 30 @ 8PM $33
$35 It’s hard to represent the wide-array of Neil Young’s influential material

James Montgomery is an American blues musician, best in one show, but that’s exactly what the band HARVEST & RUST does.
known as the lead singer, blues harp player, frontman, and Based in Western Massachusetts, the core members of HARVEST &
bandleader of The James Montgomery Blues Band (a.k.a. The RUST often augment their show with other well-known local musicians to
James Montgomery Band). Montgomery collaborates with reproduce every era of Neil Young’s music. Be it the chart-topping
many star performers and recording artists. He is also the HARVEST material to the electric explorations of RUST NEVER SLEEPS, as
past President of The New England Blues Society. well as songs from Neil’s time in Crosby Stills Nash & Young and Buffalo
You won’t want to miss this phenomenal performer! Springfield, you’re in for a night of “complete Neil”.

INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS SUNDAY INDIEFERM BREWING PRESENTS
FUNDAY WITH THE SHADY ROOSTERS SPIRE LOBBY SERIES: JENNA NICHOLLS
SUN, DEC 01 @ 2-5PM THU, DEC 12 @ 7:30PM
TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR, $5 CASH ONLY! $15

Join us for the return of SuNdAy FuNdAy with The Shady Jenna Nicholls blends the charm of New Orleans with the soul
Roosters! Formerly known as Lonesome Jukebox, they've of the West, strumming her ukulele or spinning a cowboy’s tale.
been entertaining for 25 years, now with some new faces in Her vintage-inspired melodies bridge memory and tomorrow,
the lineup. Expect a lively mix of rockabilly, blues, roots, and featured in film and TV. With three albums and shared stages
country, including original tunes reminiscent of the '50s and with Ingrid Michaelson and Glen Hansard, Jenna’s music has
'60s. Plus, they'll be bringing special guests for an graced venues like Carnegie Hall and the Beacon Theatre,
unforgettable night of fun! The Shady Roosters will be back showcasing the lasting power of song.
next Fall!
LIFE & LYRICS CONCERT & PODCAST
SERIES W/ CARA BRINDISI STORM LARGE
THU, DEC 05 @ 7:30PM FRI, DEC 13 @ 8PM
$15 $45
With special guest Brian Calhoon.
A performer throughout New England for over a decade and Storm Large is anything but ordinary. She first captivated audiences as
a recent contestant on ‘The Voice’, Cara Brindisi is happily a finalist on Rock Star: Supernova, then went on to steal the spotlight
calling Plymouth, MA her new home! To learn more about on America’s Got Talent. Known for her powerhouse vocals and
the local music scene and to invite some of her out-of-town electrifying stage presence, she performs with orchestras like the
favorites, she has teamed up with the historic Spire Center Philly Pops and Seattle Symphony, tours with her band Le Bonheur,
to create a monthly concert AND podcast series! and regularly joins Pink Martini. Whether belting out her one-woman
musical memoir Crazy Enough or collaborating with icons like k.d. lang
Get to know Cara and her guest artists on a different level as and Rufus Wainwright, Storm's fearless performances leave a lasting
she interviews them not only on their songs and life in music, impression.
but also the less told stories of their lives…
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