The Z3
Frank’s cynicism, sarcasm, and biting social criticism isn’t recreated, it’s pointed at the present, and it still works! Who is The Z3?Tim Palmieri (Lotus, The Breakfast) – Guitar, VocalsBill Carbone (Max Creek, Melvin Sparks) – Drums, VocalsBeau Sasser (Kung Fu) – Organ, keys, vocals The Z3 are and aren’t a Zappa tribute. They do play only the music of Frank Zappa. They don’t try to recreate it exactly as it happened in the ‘60s, 70s, or 80s. Instead, they orchestrate it for their funky organ trio vibe, with an energy and groove that carries it into the 20-teens. They embrace the cynicism, sarcasm, and biting social criticism for which FZ was famous, but they point it squarely at 2017. It’s Funky Takes on Frank in the present tense.Organist Beau Sasser and drummer Bill Carbone discovered a shared passion for Frank Zappa while touring together in the band of guitarist Melvin Sparks. They daydreamed of a trio in the organ-funk style that performed nothing but Zappa–but what third musician could serve as the missing link to bridge the two genres was a mystery. When guitarist/vocalist Tim Palmieri, a diehard Zappa fan, ended up on a string of regular Wednesday night funk gigs with The Beau Sasser Trio in November 2011, the Z3 was born.
BlueStar Radiation – Al & Rob moe.stly Acoustic
Musical artists collaborate all the time. We all can identify with that feeling when, your favorite band invites a well known keyboardist, or killer guitarist on stage at a festival or show. It is simply magical. When renowned keyboardist Nate Wilson, band leader for Ghosts of Jupiter, and founding member of both Assembly of Dust, and Percy Hill, came to Moe.’s bassist and vocalist, Rob Derhak with the idea to form a band on those principles, the band Blue Star took its first breath. Enlisting the drumming prowess of moe.’s long time rhythm keeper, Vinnie Amico, and none other than guitarist and vocalist from the legendary bands The Breakfast, Kung Fu, and most recently Lotus, Tim Palmieri, the genesis of Blue Star came to be. A band of improvisational, jam band musicians that all share an affinity for the classic rock we all know and love.
Oblivious Fools – Phish Tribute & Jabbawaukee
This event is GENERAL ADMISSION. Doors 8 pm • Show 9 pm$10 Advance • $15 Day Of
Motif Magazine & Mother Earth Wellness Presents: CROPTOBERFEST
Motif Magazine presents their first big Croptoberfest, in partnership with Mother Earth Wellness Dispensary and the MET. The night includes local cultivators who will be sharing information about their products and local vendors. Free until 8:30pm with horror burlesque and DJ Matt Carrey.Tickets are required for the VIP after-party ($20), featuring treat bags, live musical performances by bands including Guess Method, See What Happens and Lee Ross. Scavenger hunt & costume contest will also take place.There will be designated areas for cannabis consumption and discounted products at nearby Mother Earth Wellness Dispensary. EVENT IS ALL AGES
So Many Rhodes
We simply love playing the music of the Grateful Dead . It is our pleasure and honor to be able to share our joy with the many wonderful folks who love to listen to live music and join in the essential exchange of energy necessary for it to grow and thrive for many years to […]
Bearly Dead
This event is GENERAL ADMISSION. Bearly Dead Founded during an intense snowstorm in April 2015, Bearly Dead played its first show at Church of Boston, marking the beginning of its hallowed Wednesday Night Residency. In September of that year, Church was sold and the band found a new home on Wednesday nights at Thunder Road in Somerville, MA. During their 5 years at Thunder Road, Bearly Dead was nominated twice for the Boston Music Award’s “Live Music Residency of the Year,” and burst onto the scene as New England’s premier Grateful Dead tribute band. The phrase “Never Miss A Wednesday Show” became ubiquitous around Boston…and you really never knew what might happen…THEY never knew what might happen! Bearly Dead’s Wednesday Night Residency at Thunder Road continued unabated every week since its inception in September 2015 until the venue closed in 2020. BEARLY DEAD is a high-energy tribute to The Grateful Dead and all of its members throughout the years. While the band plays all of the Grateful Dead classics, they also dive into an extended catalog, which may include any song that any member of the Dead ever performed. With over 250 songs in rotation and new material being added all the time, Bearly Dead performs wildly different setlists every night and ensures that each show is a unique experience. With no designated “Jerry” or “Bobby”, this band is able to breathe new life into songs with their fresh, high-energy approach to them.
Playing Dead & Special Guests
The Met presents “Dead of Autumn Weekend” featuring Playing Dead with special guests on both Fri Oct 6th and Sat Oct 7th. Each night Playing Dead will play a completely different set list and have surprise guest horn players sit in! Tickets for a single night are $15 in advance and $20 day of show, but you can get a weekend pass in advance for $24! On Fri night – trumpet player Carl “Gears” Gerhard from Giant Country Horns (who have played with Phish many times) and on Sat night, sax player Chris Belden from Diamond Blues.
Ryan Montbleau Band
This event is GENERAL ADMISSION. Support: The Z-Boys*If you have any difficulty in processing your order, please contact the venue box office (401)331-5876 or Etix 1(800)514-3849 during their hours of operation.**If you are unsure if your order went through, please check the email address you provided for a confirmation from Etix before duplicating your order.
Playing Dead – 2 Day Pass
Smells Like Nirvana – (tribute to Nirvana)
Smells Like Nirvana (tribute to Nirvana)Celebrate the legendary sounds of Nirvana & Kurt Cobain w/ ‘Smells Like Nirvana’ as they will perform songs from Nevermind, In Utero, Bleach, and more (b-sides/rare songs) w/ support from ‘Dead Original’. Support Dead Original is supporting the show w/ a 30 min set of songs from their first album.
