May 16 - May 30, 2012 FREETIME with the bands Lying on Loot and Waxwing, Votolato has also toured with The New Amsterdams, The Get Up Kids and others. He has a dozen solo releases to his credit.
Brothers Forever
Glad Tidings Church | May 20 The Southern Gospel vocal trio, Brothers Forever, is based in Tennessee and are well known for both their powerful testimonies as well as their music. The group has had five #1 songs on the charts – “More Than That,” “I Feel A Blessing Coming On,” “Be Alright,” “I Can’t Forget The Day,” and “I Am Him.”
Ghostwriter
Bug Jar | May 22 Ghostwriter tours in support of its sixth release, Prayin’ all the time. The National Examiner says of the punk-folk troubadour, “Blue-collar blues-punk is what at once sums up the man and the artist pretty accurately.
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Whose Live Anyway
Harro East Ballroom | May 23 Whose Live Anyway offers an evening of improvisational comedy featuring television icons Ryan Stiles (Whose Line Is It Anyway, The Drew Carey Show, Two and a Half Men), Greg Proops (Whose Line Is It Anyway), Chip Esten (Whose Line Is It Anyway), and singer/songwriter Jeff B. Davis. Originally called “A Night of Improv,” the show made its 1999 premiere in Vancouver Canada and has been going strong ever since. At each appearance, the troupe presents fast-paced, audience-interactive games and songs that make for a lively and over-the-top evening of improvised fun. (See our InnerView with Greg Proops on p. 65)
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Spiritual Rez
Dinosaur BBQ | May 23 Sprung from the basements of Berklee College of Music in Boston in early 2003, Spiritual Rez is known for its unique sound and high-energy live performances. The group writes and tours constantly, releasing several CDs including Rising In The East and Nexus. The 10-piece reggae/funk band has played with internationally acclaimed acts including Gregory Isaacs, The Skatalites, Israel Vibrations, Gogol Bordello, Jah Wobble, SOJA and more.
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