EXTC – XTC’s Terry Chambers & Friends
For almost four decades, XTC fans could only dream of witnessing the sensational XTC classic songbook played live. That dream has now become a reality. XTC’s legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).Alongside Terry, EXTC features frontman Steve Hampton (lead vocal & guitar – Joe Jackson, The Vapors and Dead Crow Road) and Terry Lines (bass & vocals – The Rams and Dead Crow Road).
MOTIF’S BATTLE OF THE BANDS FINALE
Coastal Cultivators Classic: ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N.
FANTASTIC CAT
They said it couldn’t be done. Four different songwriters joining forces to form a single band? There was simply no precedent (outside of CSNY, The Beatles, The Traveling Wilburys, The Highwaymen, Monsters of Folk, etc). And yet Fantastic Cat did it anyway, defying the odds and teaming up to record their highly unanticipated 2022 debut, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a wildly satisfying collection of folk-rock, country, Americana, and good old rock & roll” that offers “equal doses of Dylan and Springsteen,” the album earned the vocal-trading, instrument-swapping collective their national TV debut, sold-out headline dates around the US and Europe, festival performances everywhere from Sundance to Take Root, and a song in the Showtime series Tulsa King. In 2023, the unlikely four-piece teamed up with all-star producer Butch Walker for a 50th anniversary take on Wings’ “Band On The Run,” which prompted even more love from Rolling Stone, who dubbed them “the Harlem Globetrotters of Americana.” Individually, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume along with a litany of critical acclaim. Paste declared Don DiLego’s latest album a “stunner.” NPR said Anthony D’Amato “sings and writes in the tradition of Bruce Springsteen or Josh Ritter.” Rolling Stone called Brian Dunne’s new record “the sleeper album of the year” and praised Mike Montali’s band, Hollis Brown, as “the soundtrack for a late-night drive through the American heartland.” Collectively, though, the four transcend their respective roots, emerging as velvet-clad rock and roll cooperative far greater than the sum of its parts. They say some cats are born fantastic; others have fantasy thrust upon them. These guys are somewhere in the middle.
THE WARPED TOUR BAND
Emo/Pop-Punk Tribute
This event is GENERAL ADMISSION. The Warped Tour BandPerforming all your favorite Emo/pop-punk songs LIVE by artists like: Taking BackSunday, My Chemical Romance, Blink-182, New Found Glory, Green Day, GoodCharlotte, Sum 41, Fall Out Boy, Yellow Card, The Used, Brand New andeverything in between! All The Blink ThingsThe east coast’s most authentic Blink-182 tribute band paying homage to themajor hits, deep cuts and fan favorites from the most iconic punk pop-punkband! DookieDookie masterfully embodies a true and authentic Green Day experience whileserving up songs new and old. They will have you singing, dancing and clappingalong as they rock through 30+ years of Green Day bangers!
THE SCHEMERS – Annual Thanksgiving Show
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THE BEST OF THE 70’S with DizzyFish & The Uptown Horns
“The Best of the 70s” w/ DizzyFish & The Uptown Horns The Best of the 70s is a celebration of the greatest music of all time! The show features the timeless songs of Neil Young, The Beatles, Van Morrison, The Rolling Stones, America, John Denver, Eagles, Bob Seger, Elton John, Billy Joel, Cat Stevens, Willie Nelson, David Bowie, The Band, Kenny Rogers, Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Buffett, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead & More!! The music is performed by the band DizzyFish and The Fabulous Uptown Horns. DizzyFish is led by its Lead Singer & Guitarist Eric Herbst. Eric & DizzyFish have rocked audiences sharing the stage with Steve Miller, ZZ Top, Three Dog Night, Marshall Tucker and many others. Eric, a powerful live performer, has written and produced original songs recorded by musical legends B.B. King and Johnny Cash. Joining them on stage is The Uptown Horns. This legendary New York City-based horn section has performed with Bruce Springsteen, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, and countless others. They’ve toured with the Rolling Stones and played on #1 hit records like (James Brown’s “Living in America”). The reviews are in and if you love 70s music you will love this show! “This is the Best Show I have ever seen, and I lived in Manhattan for 10 years.” “I didn’t want to come to this, and I thought it was fabulous!” “There were 11 of us from the 70s, and we all sang every song.” “We could not believe how fantastic they were! “Amazing! Amazing show from beginning to end.”
START MAKING SENSE – Talking Heads Tribute
This event is GENERAL ADMISSION: Opening: SaplingIf David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius. The musicians in this 7-piece Talking Heads Tribute take pride in faithfully recreating the music of Talking Heads entire career, including songs Talking Heads never performed live! Together they bring much of the Heads unique live show to the stage, with front man Jon Braun as a spot-on David Byrne, some have said this is the closest thing you’ll get to seeing Talking Heads again.
DEAD LETTER OFFICE – A TRIBUTE TO R.E.M.
This event is GENERAL ADMISSION. INFO Dead Letter Office have dedicated themselves to faithfully reproducing the music and energy of a live R.E.M. show. Since 2014, Dead Letter Office has been thrilling audiences throughout the U.S. & Canada, providing a show that’s been sorely missed since R.E.M called it quits. Dead Letter Office not only performs R.E.M.’s major hits but also dives deep into their catalog to please the die-hard fans! Dead Letter Office has also been joined onstage by members of R.E.M.!! Mike Mills joined them on stage in Buffalo, NY for Man on the Moon. Peter Buck joined them onstage at Clusterfest in San Francisco, CA (in front of 8000 people) for Sitting Still and So. Central Rain! Dead Letter Office is: Chuck Eaton – bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals Matt King – electric guitar, mandolin, keys Scott Ryan – acoustic and electronic percussion, keys, bass guitar, vocals Chris Sanchirico – lead vocals David Shahin – keyboards, acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals
FANTASTIC CAT
They said it couldn’t be done. Four different songwriters joining forces to form a single band? There was simply no precedent (outside of CSNY, The Beatles, The Traveling Wilburys, The Highwaymen, Monsters of Folk, etc). And yet Fantastic Cat did it anyway, defying the odds and teaming up to record their highly unanticipated 2022 debut, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a wildly satisfying collection of folk-rock, country, Americana, and good old rock & roll” that offers “equal doses of Dylan and Springsteen,” the album earned the vocal-trading, instrument-swapping collective their national TV debut, sold-out headline dates around the US and Europe, festival performances everywhere from Sundance to Take Root, and a song in the Showtime series Tulsa King. In 2023, the unlikely four-piece teamed up with all-star producer Butch Walker for a 50th anniversary take on Wings’ “Band On The Run,” which prompted even more love from Rolling Stone, who dubbed them “the Harlem Globetrotters of Americana.” Individually, each member of Fantastic Cat boasts their own impressive resume along with a litany of critical acclaim. Paste declared Don DiLego’s latest album a “stunner.” NPR said Anthony D’Amato “sings and writes in the tradition of Bruce Springsteen or Josh Ritter.” Rolling Stone called Brian Dunne’s new record “the sleeper album of the year” and praised Mike Montali’s band, Hollis Brown, as “the soundtrack for a late-night drive through the American heartland.” Collectively, though, the four transcend their respective roots, emerging as velvet-clad rock and roll cooperative far greater than the sum of its parts. They say some cats are born fantastic; others have fantasy thrust upon them. These guys are somewhere in the middle.
