Events
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Tom Paxton
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 15, 2012 Lifetime Achievement Grammy Recipient Tom Paxton is best known for his countless standards, such as "Ramblin' Boy," “Where I'm Bound,” "Whose Garden Was This" and “The Last Thing On My Mind." He’s become a voice for addressing issues of social injustice and inhumanity while laying bare the absurdities of modern culture. An integral part of the folk music community since the early 60's Greenwich Village scene, Tom Paxton's place in folk music... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/15/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Peter Tork (of the Monkees) & Shoe Suede Blues
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 8, 2012 Long before joining The Monkees, Peter Tork was a well-respected musician in the burgeoning '60s Village folk and blues scene playing with the likes of Steven Stills and John Phillips of the Mamas and Papas. Peter's gift for playing a plethora of instruments (bass, guitar, keyboard, banjo and French horn) generated high demand for his services as a sideman and back-up artist. Jimi Hendrix jammed with Peter on several occasions, calling him "the most talented Monkee." Shoe Suede... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/08/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Laurence Juber with Frank Vignola
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 1, 2012 Two-time Grammy winner Laurence Juber fuses folk, jazz and pop to create a multifaceted performance and has been voted #1 by Fingerstyle Guitar magazine. Juber is the lead guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings and has released 19 acclaimed solo albums, including his award-winning The Pink Panther, which can be heard on albums by groups and musicians ranging from Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks to Barry Manilow. He also performs and/or composes for TV and film, including the... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/01/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Iona
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 26, 2012 Uniquely combining progressive rock and ambient folk with the crystalline voice of Joanne Hogg, Iona creates a blaze of colors and textures whose spiritual and atmospheric, yet uplifting music stirs the emotions. They built a formidable reputation over the last two decades as a compelling live band with incredible musicianship. Inspired by the Celtic Golden Age, Iona takes their name from the small island off the west coast of Scotland. |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/26/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
The Fabulous Greaseband
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 2, 2012 Performing some of best music of the '50s, '60s and '70s,The Fabulous Greaseband is the ultimate rock and roll party band. Their highly entertaining and energetic delivery features the greatest dance songs ever written, which have kept the group on top for the last thirty-five years! |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/02/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Kinky Friedman - Bi-Polar Tour
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 14, 2012 Texas Jewboys founder and frontman Kinky Friedman is a politically incorrect, satirical country singer-songwriter. His repertoire mixes social commentary ("We Reserve the Right to Refuse Service to You") with raucous humor ("Get Your Biscuits in the Oven and Your Buns in Bed") plus known for signature faves "Ride 'Em Jewboy" and "They Ain't Makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore." The Kinkster was a SNL guest, played Grand Ole Opry, toured on Dylan’s... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/14/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
ECHOES WELCOMES: California Guitar Trio
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 30, 2012 The California Guitar Trio is Paul Richards of Salt Lake City, Bert Lams of Belgium and Hideyo Moriya of Japan. Although they first met in England in 1987 while studying with iconic King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and toured as part of Fripp’s League of Crafty Guitarists, the three convened in L.A. Together, their technical wizardry is breathtaking, as they perform everything from unique originals to dazzling, cleverly-arranged interpretations of jazz, classical and even surf... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/30/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
California Guitar Trio Workshop
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 30, 2012 The California Guitar Trio is Paul Richards of Salt Lake City, Bert Lams of Belgium and Hideyo Moriya of Japan. Although they first met in England in 1987 while studying with iconic King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp and toured as part of Fripp’s League of Crafty Guitarists, the three convened in L.A. Together, their technical wizardry is breathtaking, as they perform everything from unique originals to dazzling, cleverly-arranged interpretations of jazz, classical and even surf... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/30/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
XPN Welcomes David Bromberg Quartet
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 9, 2012 Philadelphia born and Wilmington resident David Bromberg returns to Sellersville Theater with his quartet. Getting his start in the 60’s Greenwich Village folk scene, David bends musical genres by encompassing blues, bluegrass, ragtime and country. He’s collaborated with the likes of Dylan, Garcia, Paxton, Ringo, Willie, Eagles and George Harrison (who co-wrote and played guitar on “The Holdup”). |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/09/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Matt Schofield
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 May 31, 2012 British Bluesman Matt Schofield is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and innovative guitarists to emerge on the world scene in several generations. He’s rated as one of the top ten British blues guitarists of all time (Guitar and Bass Magazine) putting him in the company of icons Eric Clapton and Peter Green. In his relatively short career, Schofield’s prowess has taken his band worldwide playing with the likes Robben Ford; Schofield's seamless playing has... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
05/31/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Trampled Under Foot
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 3, 2012 Siblings Danielle, Kris and Nick Schnebelen are Trampled Under Foot. They grew up with the blues as their parents were active in the thriving Kansas City music scene. Headlining venues around the world, their latest album Wrong Side of the Blues features T-Birds leader/founder Kim Wilson. Trampled Under Foot have taken their names from the Led Zeppelin classic and sometimes even play “Hearbreaker,” but otherwise perform a mix of originals and blues... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/03/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Jesse Winchester
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 16, 2012 Jesse Winchester’s songs have been recorded by a who's who of the music world, including Lyle Lovett’s recent hit cover of “Isn't That So," “Biloxi” (Jimmy Buffett, Tom Rush, Ted Hawkins), “Yankee Lady” (Tim Hardin, Brewer and Shipley, Iain Matthews), “Brand New Tennessee Waltz” (Everly Brothers, Patti Page) and the rollicking “Payday” (Elvis Costello). In his five plus decade career, Winchester’s skill in capturing... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/16/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Royal Southern Brotherhood
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 19, 2012 Starring Cyril Neville and Devon Allman, Royal Southern Brotherhood features two rock n roll bloodlines towering above all others: The Neville and Allman Brothers! Joining them are Blues Music Award Winner Mike Zito, bassist Charlie Wooton and drummer Yonrico Scott (also hits the skins for Derek Trucks Band, Gregg Allman and Allman Brothers). Grammy winning Cyril Neville was also in The Meters and had a big hit with ”Cissy Strut” and son of Gregg Allman, Devon, leads Honeytribe.... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/19/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Kenny Vance & The Planotones
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 1, 2012 An evening with Kenny and the boys at ST94 is simply unforgettable – and always quickly SOLD OUT! These Vocal Group Hall Of Famers have voices of original & inviting dimension. They redefine oldies with vocal authority and freshness. Kenny shares his expansive musical history and knowledge from the early days of doowop to his years with Jay & The Americans. Our “all Planatones” show is a rare treat you won’t want to miss. |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/01/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
The Happenings
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 7, 2012 Exploding onto the national charts in the mid-60s, The Happenings’s first single release "See You In September" has become one of the top 100 summer songs of all time according to Entertainment Magazine. Their other smash hits include "Go Away Little Girl," “Why Do Fools Fall In Love,” "My Mammy" and “I Got Rhythm." Spearheading the group into international stardom, Bob Miranda is still the lead singer of The Happenings, whose... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/07/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Echoes Welcomes Adrian Legg
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 12, 2012 Since the 1990 release of his first U.S. recording Guitars and Other Cathedrals, Adrian Legg has more than lived up to the expectations stirred by an ongoing avalanche of praise from critics, fans, top guitar magazines and peers alike. He’s been named “Best Fingerstyle Guitarist” four years straight by the readers of Guitar Player magazine and also had top albums according to Guitar Player in its annual readers’ polls. In his electro-acoustic... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/12/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Get The Led Out - Two Shows!
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 14-July 15, 2012 Sellersville Theater will Get The Led Out for their only intimate public performance! Relive the excitement of one of the most creative and influential bands in rock and roll history. In addition to playing classics such as "Stairway to Heaven" and "Whole Lotta Love," expect deeper Zep faves.
GTLO always sells out ST94, and advance purchase is strongly suggested. |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/14/12 -
07/15/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Van der Graaf Generator
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 23, 2012 Icons of English Progressive Rock, Van der Graaf Generator still feature three surviving members of the original 1968 line-up. Their signature sound is shaped by Peter Hammill’s distinctive & dynamic voice, Hugh Banton keyboard & bass parts and Guy Evans' rolling jazz-rock-like drumming. VdGG’s albums tended more atmospheric than many of their prog-rock peers, a trait they shared with King Crimson, whose guitarist Robert Fripp guested on two of their albums. Forming in... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/23/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Pierre Bensusan
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 5, 2012 French-Algerian guitarist/singer/composer Pierre Bensusan is an eloquent, diverse world musician who makes a single guitar sound like an entire band as he brings the audience on a mesmerizing musical journey. His first album “Pres de Paris” won the Grand Prix du Disque upon his debut at the Montreux Festival. Described by the L.A. Times as "one of the most unique and brilliant acoustic guitar veterans in the world music scene today," Pierre Bensusan was also voted... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/05/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Jill Sobule
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 20, 2012 Best known for her MTV hit “I Kissed A Girl,” Jill Sobule‘s live concert is a rare treat as she entertains, amuses, provokes and takes her audiences on an emotional roller coaster from comedy to pathos in a few bars of music. Jill released several albums over a decade plus served as songwriter/composer for Nickelodeon’s “Unfabulous,” composed music for the off-Broadway show “Prozak and the Platypus” and her hit song “Supermodel”... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/20/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
The Four Bitchin' Babes
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 21, 2012 In addition to performing Babe faves, The Four Bitchin' Babes will give us a sneak peak of their forthcoming “Mid Life Vices...A Guilt Free Musical Revue.™ It completes their trilogy of "Whine Women and Song" and hysterically journals the lives of this Baby Boomer generation. In Babe fashion, the girls use their musical wacky viewfinder to honor the quirks and habits of men and women who (like the Babes) refuse to act their age! These multi-talented gal pals fill the... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/21/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Dick Dale with The Sharkskins
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 27, 2012 King of the Surf Guitar Dick Dale rides a wave back to Sellersville this summer. He invented surf music in the 50s, developed the Fender Tank Reverb and Guitar Player Magazine called him "Father of Heavy Metal." With his son Jimmy Dale on drums, Dick is also a multi-instrumentalist and you never know what he’ll play during his massively entertaining concert! His music is heard in dozens of television commercials and shows, movies (“Miserlou" in Quentin Tarantino's... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/27/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Skatalites
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 29, 2012 Jamaica’s Seminal Ska band The Skatalites formed as studio musicians in the early '60s, backing the likes of Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & The Maytals and Prince Buster. Although originally disbanded in 1965, they climbed the UK music charts with their rendition of the movie theme “The Guns of Navarone.” Ska since evolved into Rock-Steady and ultimately Reggae which branched into Dub and Two-Tone. The Skatalites reunited in 1983 with a revitalized lineup staking... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/29/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Doug Church - The True 'Voice Of Elvis'
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 24, 2012 Internationally recognized as a premier tribute to The King, Doug Church awes audiences with his totally mesmerizing Voice of Elvis! Expect to get "All Shook Up" with a healthy dose of best loved classics, such as “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Hound Dog” and “Can't Help Falling In Love." |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/24/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
John Parr
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 17, 2012 Best known for the #1 crossover chart-topper “St. Elmo's Fire” and the rock anthem “Naughty Naughty,” John Parr also had a hit with “Magical,” received a Grammy nod, and has extensively toured numerous military tour bases. He joins Sellersville for a solo show filled with stories, new songs and the familiar favorites! |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/17/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Erick Baker & Jill Andrews (of the everybodyfields)
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 10, 2012 Opening at Sellersville Theater for a pair of upcoming Bacon Brothers shows and also this past winter for Edwin McCain to strong ovations, Erick Baker co-headlines his own show. His powerful voice and deeply personal songwriting style have led listeners through music rich with themes central to the emotional cornerstones of their lives. T
As the heart-stopping voice of the everybodyfields, Jill Andrews embarks on an exciting new solo project demonstrating her signature alt-country,... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/10/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
The Flatlanders Starring Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & Butch Hancock
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 28, 2012 Texas music titans Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock are The Flatlanders. Dubbed as "country Beatles" by Mojo magazine and known for their alternative country hit “Dallas,” each member also has a formidable solo career. They originally formed in 1972 and initially reunited in 1998 for a one-off recording at the behest of Robert Redford's people for The Horse Whisperer soundtrack. They’ve periodically released albums during their forty... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/28/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Johnny Clegg Band
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 3, 2012 South Africa’s Johnny Clegg has sold over five million albums of his brand of infectious crossover music. He’s wowed vast audiences with his audacious live shows, won several international awards including two platinum and five gold albums plus earned a Grammy nod. Mixing English lyrics with a vibrant blend African Zulu rhythms and Celtic folk rock, Johnny exploded onto the international scene with JULUKA in 1976 and then SAVUKA (meaning "we have risen")... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/03/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
Bernard Allison & Moreland & Arbuckle
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 6, 2012 Bernard Allison totes the same smokin’ six string shooter his late father Luther Allison assaulted the blues with and is blessed with his father’s soulful voice and spiritual devotion. The Chicago-born Bernard played lead for Koko Taylor’s Blues Machine and was in his father’s band, although he’s definitely blazing his own path with a style that reflects a unique mix of traditional and modern influences.
Guitarist Aaron Moreland and harpist/vocalist... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/06/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
It Was A Very Good Year: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 8, 2012 Tony Sands takes us on a musical journey about the life and times of the legendary Frank Sinatra. This multimedia extravaganza features the Chairman of the Board’s best loved songs from the early days with Tommy Dorsey to the bright lights of NYC and the silver screen of Hollywood, leading up to the Main Event comeback. Tony Sands has been perfecting his act for over 20 years and wooing audiences across the country including the world famous Tropicana in Atlantic City plus the... |
Sellersville Theater 1894 |
07/08/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
