February Shows

John Mayall is a pioneering English blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, keyboard player and harmonica player.

John Mayall is often referred to as the “Father of the British blues.” HIs well-known band is still called John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. They started out in the late 1950s in England, using Chicago style blues as a starting basis for their sound, which has evolved from album to album. And while at one point John Mayall was playing a fairly jazzy sound, he has always come back to the blues.

Remember when the song “Take It Easy” first graced radios across the nation, you got a strange feeling on the back of your neck, and you just knew this was a musical sound you could not ignore? It was clean acoustic electric guitar artistry, topped off with sweet, sweet vocal harmonies – it all really caught you by surprise. The year was 1972, America was still struggling with a war in a place called Vietnam… riots and protests on the evening news each day… and The Eagles began their journey down the fast lane.

Another Tequila Sunrise: Tribute To The Eagles formed out of passion for the music The Eagles brought to us over the past 35 years. They have endeavored to re-create the fantastic musical and vocal sound of The Eagles… and, they’ve succeeded by all accounts! Another Tequila Sunrise: Tribute To The Eagles puts on an Eagles Concert you’ll not soon forget!

Dave Binder has been playing guitar since he was 7 years old. writing songs since he was 10 and singing for as long as he can remember.  He is a lot more than just your ordinary solo performer. He holds a bachelor degree from the University of Lowell School of Music as well as an Honorary Doctorate in Musical Philosophy from St. Lawrence University. After 25 years of touring college campuses and over 3000 shows, Dave Binder concerts have become "A Tradition" on many campuses throughout the country. Dave began his career in 1979 and has since showcased in six regions at 12 showcases including a national showcase in Nashville. He has been a Campus Entertainer of the Year nominee for twenty years running and performs exclusively on college campuses and at corporate events when he's not down the islands performing for Club Med. www.davebinder.com

Drawing from a diverse group of influences, Cassandre McKinley has developed a sound and style that is so unique, there's no comparisons. Her voice is a blend that is true "soul" at it's core - a sound that is pure, yet sophisticated and distinctive. Many will tell you that McKinley gives every ounce of herself to the music - and the strength in her vocal performance, while dynamic and clear, leaves one wondering where this seemingly endless reserve of vocal power and prowess comes from.

Cassandre has just released her debut album under the MAXJAZZ label titled TIL TOMORROW - REMEMBERING MARVIN GAYE. In this body of work, McKinley delivers her interpretation of selected music Gaye wrote, co-wrote and performed throughout his career. From inception to execution, McKinley's sensitivity to Gaye's message and her rich, warm sound combine to pull this project far, far away from the ordinary. Creating a genre that just fits between Jazz, Smooth Jazz and R & B, "Til Tomorrow" is a rich exploration into Nu-Jazz and Soul - focusing on the "soul".

Calling all high school teens, FX has finally arrived in Norfolk County! On Tuesday, Feb 16th (no school, middle of February break), FX comes to Foxborough for a wicked High School Party at the spectacular Showcase Live! With a wicked sound & light show, FX DJs and MCs and room for 1000, this party is not to be missed. No longer do you need to trek up to Boston or down to Providence.....FX is now closer to home for all of you. Mark it down, Tues Feb 16th at Showcase Live at Patriot Place!

ALIVE! (KISS Tribute - New England) was formed to provide KISS fans throughout the USA with a glimpse of KISS' legendary "Dressed to Kill / Alive" 1975 live show. ALIVE! accurately reproduce the sights and sounds of the legendary songs from all of the classic 70's KISS albums ("74" to "78") No guitar lick, drum pattern, bass line or vocal harmony has been overlooked. If you’re a KISS fan and you never got to see KISS in their 1970's glory days, here is your chance.

In this band we have named LOTUS-LAND, we take great pride in being a three piece band whose performance, we feel, will please even the most fanatical Rush fan. In a nutshell, we strive to be the closest thing musically to Rush that anyone has yet heard. Whether or not we achieve this goal will surely remain a matter of opinion. What is far less subjective is the fact that we have dedicated ourselves to this end. When all is said and done, we hope to bring you the music of Rush with a live sound as big and true to form as can be heard anywhere.

'2 Skinnee J's' is the name of a musical band characterized as nerdcore hip hop. The band was founded in 1991 by Special J (vocals), Rabbi J-Slim (vocals), Joey Viturbo (guitar), Sammy B (bass guitar), DJ Casper (keyboards), and Andy Action (drums). With numerous line-up changes the band was active through the 1990s until 2003, when they officially disbanded. The group recorded several demos, 2 EPs, and 3 studio albums; SuperMercado! on Capricorn Records, Volumizer on Volcano Records, and Sexy Karate on Dolphins vs. Unicorns. The band went through several key membership changes before its breaking up in 2003, although they briefly reunited for a reunion tour in 2008.

The first show in Showcase Live’s newly launched Sunday Dinner Series will feature music from one of the largest churches in New England. The Morning Star Baptist Church has been associated with great music and wonderful worship for over 30 years. Comprised of over 80 gifted voices and accompanied by a 5 piece rhythm section, the choir presents a thrilling Gospel music celebration!  Under the leadership of Berklee Professor Jerome Kyles, this ensemble has shared their gifts in Opera houses and churches near and far, spreading the good news and bringing joy to all who listen. “Lifting up the name of the Lord with excellence” is their motto, and with his help all things are possible. Come celebrate this journey of Art and Worship and witness what the world has been talking about. It will be a time of inspiration, celebration and artistic expression with Live Performances from the Sanctuary Choral, Children of David, Justin Claiborne and Joshua XII, Living Water, and Tamar.

Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic soloists. After receiving over 20 million views collectively for his Youtube videos which were posted by the independent record label “Candyrat.” Andy’s success is a testament to the changing nature of the music industry as well as people’s desire for something new and interesting to listen to. At one point, Andy held the #1, #2 and #3 positions for Top-Rated Videos of All Time on the hugely popular website. His videos are still among the highest rated on Youtube. Consequently, Andy has performed to sold out shows in all over the world.

Straight from the smallest state in America comes a hot new band with a fresh new sound, it's GROW! This high energy, 6 man ensemble has been on the rise for close to a year now, bringing their act to venues in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York, Philadelphia, GROW has managed to skillfully and seamlessly weave together several musical styles including: Rock & Roll, Funk, Soul, Jazz, and Hip Hop. GROW is led by keyboard extraordinaire and lead vocalist Matt Odabashian. Members also include Matt's twin brother Mike Odabashian on drums, guitar wiz Gaku Murata, Nate Beauvais on Bass and Ian Katz on tenor saxophone. GROW also features well known, hip hop artist Sneak Techniks as their exclusive MC.

Combined, GROW is a musical force to be reckoned with. Not only does this band generate mind blowing melodies and rhythm, they also deliver a strong message. The lyrical content contained in each song sheds light on real life issues that affect us all such as; corrupt politics, life and death, organized religion, the power of love, the sting of betrayal and the importance of our family & friends.  Grow, it’s more than music it’s a movement.

The Empty Wallet Club was formed from the popular local band LETDOWN. LETDOWN has been ripping-up the music scene in New England for the past 8 years, playing with bands like Godsmack,Zakk Wylde, Mudvayne, COLD, Hatebreed, Drowning Pool, Chevelle, Seether, Social Burn, M.O.D., Anthrax, and more. Not to mention the stellar venues they have played such as the Tweeter Center, Great Woods, The Tsongas Arena. The Empty Wallet Club Features three founding members of Letdown. The music ranges to everything from Blues, Reggae, Funk, Rock, to acoustic soul. The Empty Wallet Club plays a mix of covers and originals. Please come see for yourself!

To call the English Beat a ska band would be like calling the Beatles a Merseybeat act -- accurate as far as it goes, though hardly going far enough. One of the few bands in the 2-Tone movement to extend its integrationist approach to matters of musical style, the Beat (as the band was known in Britain) drew equally from Motown, '60s rock, music hall, and punk to develop a sound that was rich and allusive but always put the songs first.

Fishbone was formed from a disparate, all-black oddball crew at a South Central Los Angeles junior high in 1979. Playing an orgasmic urban gumbo of punk, funk, and ska, the six-man band became a favorite of the L.A. postpunk scene; eventually, the group would become a notoriously powerful live act, opening for the Beastie Boys on their Licensed to Ill tour and coheadlining club tours with the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Fishbone's albums have some great moments, but they neither capture the excitement of the band's shows nor hold much commercial appeal; the band still plays to sold-out crowds, but it remains one of the shoulda-beens of '80s alternative rock.

Over the last few years Tainted Love has become in popular demand with its highly stylized, nonstop '80s show. A seven-piece outfit from San Francisco, Tainted Love brings you back to the days when keyboards ruled the airwaves, cascading hairdos were commonplace and outlandish fashions lit up the pioneering early days of MTV. www.taintedlove.com

Enjoy the best of pop, rock and Broadway with great arrangements, impressive musicianship and dynamic choreography. Electric Youth – In Concert offers an exciting evening of non-stop family entertainment!

Electric Youth is a dynamic ensemble of young singer-dancers backed by an eight-piece band of Boston’s finest musicians.  With an extensive repertoire featuring all genres of pop music, hear the best of Queen, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Duffy, Aerosmith, Daughtry, Stevie Wonder and more.  From Broadway enjoy production numbers from popular musicals including The Wild Party, Hairspray and Mamma Mia.  Electric Youth is trained at FSPA, The School of the New England Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin, MA where EY’s triple threat performers study and rehearse six days a week in the school’s departments of Music, Dance and Drama.   Electric Youth has performed at venues both locally and abroad and is embarking on a seventh European Tour in 2010.  Audiences have been “wowed” at, among others, Boston’s Life is Food Festival, Fenway Park, Patriot Place, and Mechanics Hall and in Europe at Vienna’s Konzerthaus, Musikverein, Schonbrunn Palace, Danube Park as well as Villa Manin, Lake Como and the Ariston Theater in Italy.  Featuring great arrangements, impressive musicianship and dynamic choreography, enjoy two fantastic sets of timeless hits.  Electric Youth – In Concert offers a fantastic evening of non-stop family entertainment.