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SUMMARY:Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Welcome all writers! Looking to build a community with creative\, like-minded people? Look no further! We’ll be getting together once a month on the second Wednesday of each month to provide support and feedback and share our love of the craft of writing. Bring your favorite pen!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/writing-group/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Amy Helm
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\n$55 Advance | $57 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\n\nThe Narrows Center’s 2\,500th Show\n\nAmy Helm has quietly become one of the most treasured multi-generational live musicians and best kept secrets as a singer\, songwriter\, and performer. She’s now touring her critically acclaimed album Silver City.\n\nThe album draws inspiration from varied stories of womanhood in all of its complexities: a young fan struggling with substance abuse\, a rural ancestor who was married off\, a teen reeling from her first heartache\, and Helm’s own life as a single mother and hard-touring singer. The songs blend the folk twang of Helm’s childhood with gospel and soul.\nAmy carries a storied “musician’s musician” reputation. The grammy-award winning producer and daughter of Levon Helm has an extensive musical pedigree. Amy embodies an authentic live musical tradition in her solo work and with the Helm Family Midnight Ramble\, which carries on her father’s legacy.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/amy-helm/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 2025-2026 school year homeschool days. \n\n\n\nCheck out our website for the schedule of workshops and timing. \n\n\n\n**Advanced ticket purchase required
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/homeschool-day/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Battleship Cove\, 5 Water Street\, Fall River\, 02721
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 15\, 2026\n$44 Advance | $46 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nFor over a decade\, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds have been hailed for their explosive brand of modern soul\, celebrated equally for their five studio albums and electrifying live performances. Arleigh Rose Kincheloe grew up in an intensely musical family in upstate New York’s Catskill Mountains\, co-founding Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds with her brother Jackson at just 18. The band made Brooklyn its homebase and soon earned a reputation as one of the hardest working outfits anywhere in the world. Playing upwards of 150 shows each year\, the group sold out residencies\, top festivals\, and tours along top acts including Allen Stone\, Trombone Shorty\, JJ Grey\, The Revivalists and Anders Osborne. “Sister Sparrow\, Arleigh Kincheloe’s nom de disque\, is a soul queen\,” raved The Washington Post\, while NPR noted\, “one of the biggest voices in rock music.”
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/sister-sparrow-the-dirty-birds/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Community Block Party
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URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/community-block-party/
LOCATION:Greater Fall River Re-CREATION\, 45 Rock St\, Fall River\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:Marc Broussard
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 16\, 2026\n$70 Advance | $73 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\nOpener: Sway Wild \nAcclaimed singer\, songwriter\, and musician Marc Broussard is a unique performer who embodies the essence of American soul and has forged his own distinct musical style. The son of Louisiana Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard of “The Boogie Kings\,” he nurtured his musical gifts at an early age in the vibrant Lafayette\, Louisiana\, music scene. After releasing a highly successful independent EP at age 20\, Broussard made his major-label debut with Carencro. The album featured the breakout hit “Home” and propelled him into the international spotlight. That album and the others that followed revealed Broussard as a Southern soul singer with a rarefied talent and an innate stylistic and emotional authenticity that has made him one of the most indelible artists of his generation. The Louisiana-born and raised artist has created a wide range of music in his career. Carencro laid the groundwork with unequaled style\, illustrating his knack for modern soul music and setting the stage for his long and distinguished career. NPR cited\, “His music radiates soulful Louisiana blues\, but his songs blend those influences with raucous rock ‘n’ roll to create unique and infectious music.” Washington Times noted\, “Few modern voices are as powerful as Marc Broussard’s soulful\, Bayou-bred baritone.”\nBroussard released multiple albums with major labels over the last ten years before returning to his independent roots with several acclaimed original recordings and charitable cover albums via his S.O.S. Foundation (Save our Soul).  His philanthropic releases include Save our Soul\, Save our Soul 11: Soul on a Mission\, A Lullaby Collection\, SOS 111 with accompanying children’s book\, I Love You for You and S.O.S.4: Blues for Your Soul\, his collaboration with blues icon Joe Bonamassa which debuted at Number One on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart. \nMarc Broussard’s philanthropic efforts extend well over a decade\, beginning with his self-released album Bootleg to Benefit the Victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and his efforts to organize the Momentary Setback Fund to provide financial assistance to those displaced by both Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita. In 2015\, to further his commitment to tying music to a mission\, he established the S.O.S. Foundation as a conduit to raise money for worthy causes\, including the United Way\, Habitat for Humanity\, the City of Refuge in Atlanta\, Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge\, LA\, and the Miami based organization\, Guitars Over Guns. https://www.marcbroussard.com/charity-1 \nBroussard’s latest album\, Time Is a Thief\, is a heartfelt collection of ten original songs that showcase the celebrated Louisiana singer-songwriter’s gritty\, rootsy hooks and infectious grooves\, all conveyed through his fervent vocals. The album marks his first release of original music in seven years and features the uplifting single “Give You The World.” The album has been hailed as “a new masterwork that transcends his previous body of work like the crown jewel does the ascent stones\,” by Blues Rock Review. Louisiana’s The Advocate cited that the “album represents Broussard’s soul- and rhythm-and-blues-informed style better than anything that preceded it.” The album was produced by Grammy-winning guitarist/songwriter/producer Eric Krasno and Grammy-nominated producer/guitarist Jeremy Most. \nIn February 2026\, Broussard will release a new studio album\, S.O.S. V Songs of the ’50s\, via his Artist Tone Records.  The eleven-song set features intoxicating renditions of soul\, blues\, rock\, and pop classics from the Fifties\, two gems from the early Sixties\, and a Broussard original. This vibrant collection offers a sublime showcase for Broussard’s dynamic vocal prowess\, revealing his craftsmanship and passion for an impressive range of enduring American music. S.O.S. V Songs of the ’50s is Broussard’s latest entry in his philanthropic album series benefiting the nonprofit organization\, Love of People\, based in Broussard’s hometown of Lafayette\, LA.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/marc-broussard/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Books & Tea Club
DESCRIPTION:Both returning and new members are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a different kind of book club–one with no required books to read! Instead\, everyone can share their own recommendations of a book they’re enjoyed recently as we meet for general book chat and afternoon tea. Light refreshments will be served. \n\n\n\nBring your favorite teacup (if you want) and a book or two to share! \n\n\n\nFor questions\, contact Betsy Washburn at 508-324-2700 ext. 3. 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/books-tea-club/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events
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SUMMARY:Fantasy & Sci-Fi Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Science fiction and fantasy lovers are invited to join us for our monthly book discussion group! On the third Thursday of each month\, we will meet at 6 pm to talk about a different sci-fi or fantasy book\, ranging from new titles to classics. Each month’s selection will be announced on this calendar and at the previous meeting. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Diana in the Reference Department\, or email dfaulkner@sailsinc.org. 
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/fantasy-sci-fi-book-club/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Fall River Public Library\, 104 North Main St\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Black & White Gala
DESCRIPTION:This event is a semi-formal to formal occasion. There will be live music by James Gagne from 5-8 followed by DJ Michael Alan 8-midnight. There will also be local business vendor booth set up. Tickets are on sale now!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/black-white-gala/
LOCATION:Venus de Milo\, Swansea
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T160000
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SUMMARY:Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\n$91 Advance | $96 Day of show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 3pm | Show 4pm \nUniversally regarded as one of Rock and Roll’s finest and most versatile entertainers\, Peter Noone is second to none! Star of stage\, screen and record\, Noone’s performances are the stuff of legend\, deftly delivering a broad palette of music\, all gems that\, through his voice\, defined a generation. At the age of fifteen\, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman”\, lead singer of the legendary pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good”\, “Mrs. Brown\, you’ve Got A Lovely Daughter”\, “I’m Henry VIII\, I Am”\, “Silhouettes”\, “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat”\, “Wonderful World”\, “Just A Little Bit Better”\, “There’s A Kind of Hush”\, “A Must To Avoid”\, “Listen People”\, “No Milk Today” “The End of the World” “Leaning On A Lamp Post”\, and “Dandy”. Ultimately\, Herman’s Hermits sold over fifty-two million records. In all\, fourteen singles and seven albums went gold.\n\nAccompanied by his band\, Herman’s Hermits\, Noone currently performs over 200 concerts a year. He consistently plays to sold-out venues\, and his admirers span the generations. Today’s teen girls scream just as passionately as their mothers did back in 1965\, prompting VH1 to select Noone as their viewers’ choice for the “Sexiest Artist of the Year”. There is no doubt that Peter Noone’s extraordinary talent\, disarming wit\, handsome features\, and compelling stage presence will continue to delight fans of all ages\, for a long\, long time to come.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/hermans-hermits-starring-peter-noone/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T200000
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SUMMARY:Charlie Ballantine
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 12\, 2026\n$31 Advance | $33 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nNamed as one of the top 200 living guitarists by All About Jazz Magazine\, Charlie Ballantine is acclaimed as one of the finest and most versatile  young guitarists on the scene today. JAZZ TIMES MAGAZINE hails his playing as “teeming with intricate grooves and maniacal precision his guitar work is both beautiful and complex” and VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE described his style by stating “Jazz\, rock\, and folk music peacefully coexist in Charlie Ballantine’s world”. \nEquipped with an impressive body of original compositions on albums like “Vonnegut” and “Cold Coffee”\, Ballantine also displays a great reverence for the jazz tradition through the inclusion of standards like ‘My One and Only Love’\, ‘East of the Sun’ and an entire double album dedicated to the music of Thelonious Monk released September 2021.  “In the vein of fellow guitarists like John Scofield\, Bill Frisell and Julian Lage\, Ballantine reconciles his educational background in jazz with the stylistic background of his instrument. He approaches the gratifying tonal and harmonic language of rock/roots with the groove\, ambition and improvisational focus of a jazz musician” – (JAZZIZ MAGAZINE) \nAlthough primarily a front man for his own projects with tours and frequent appearances throughout the US and Canada at venues and festivals such as the Indianapolis Jazz Festival\, The Winnipeg International Jazz Festival and The Elkhart Jazz Festival\, Ballantine also has an extensive list of side man credits having performed with names like Nicole Henry\, Walter Smith III\, Emmett Cohen\, Dave King\, John Raymond\, Russell Hall\, Frank Glover\, Steve Alee\, and Rahsaan Barber helping to further solidify him as a creative force and  put him in the highest of ranks as a performer. \n“Befitting a guitarist from America’s heartland\, Charlie Ballantine mixes jazz\, folk-rock\, surf/instro\, blues\, pop\, and country into a simmering pot of guitar sound and style.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/charlie-ballantine/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Cracker - Falls Church
DESCRIPTION:Falls Church\, get ready—Cracker is rolling into the State Theatre – VA for a night that locals know is always worth stepping out for. Join your neighbors in the heart of the city for an alternative concert that feels like a hometown celebration. \nCracker’s set thrives on sharp storytelling\, wry humor\, and those instantly recognizable hooks that turn a roomful of strangers into a singalong crew. Expect deep cuts\, fan favorites\, and plenty of grit. \nThe State Theatre – VA keeps it intimate and energetic\, with an easy-to-reach Falls Church location and a layout that keeps you close to the action—perfect for Cracker – Falls Church State Theatre – VA. \nMark Friday\, June 12\, 2026 at 8:30 PM and make Cracker – Falls Church Falls Church your next great night out—grab tickets and come be part of it.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/cracker-falls-church/
LOCATION:State Theatre\, 220 N Washington St\, Falls Church\, 22046
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Kick-Off to Summer
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URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/kick-off-to-summer/
LOCATION:Ruggles Park\, 756 Locust Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events
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SUMMARY:Rick Estrin and The Nightcats
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 13 2026\n$35 Advance | $37 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nBlues vocalist\, harmonica master and songwriting legend Rick Estrin\, leader of the musically fearless\, wildly entertaining\, award-winning band Rick Estrin & The Nightcats\, doesn’t like to talk much about his own musical superpowers. But ask him about the Nightcats—multi-instrumentalist/musical mastermind/producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen\, keyboardist/organ wizard/bass player Lorenzo Farrell and endlessly creative drummer Derrick “D’Mar” Martin—and he’ll be happy to sing their praises. “This band is killer. I’m enjoying this all more than ever\,” says the man who’s been performing and recording professionally since the early 1970s. “It’s a blessing—there’s so much energy\, so much collaboration. The band is just so good right now. And the live show is better than ever.” Living Blues calls Rick Estrin & The Nightcats “a terrific blues band with a real character for a front man\,” continuing\, “Clever\, well-crafted songs framed by first-flight musicianship…hugely entertaining\, intelligently conceived and executed roots rock with a wickedly cool and otherworldly twist on tradition. Estrin’s harp work is masterful.”\n\nRick Estrin & The Nightcats’ new album and the band’s sixth release\, The Hits Keep Coming\, packs a powerful punch\, with phenomenal musicianship and lyrics—both serious and humorous. Produced by Andersen at his legendary Greaseland USA studio in San Jose\, California\, the record captures the band’s chemistry and magic in what is certainly among their strongest\, most urgent and most cohesive releases so far. The Hits Keep Coming is modern blues at its most potent\, intense and fun in all the right places\, as Rick Estrin & The Nightcats deliver twelve groove-heavy\, hard-hitting songs\, including ten written or co-written by Estrin and two surprising covers (one obscurity from Muddy Waters\, one from Leonard Cohen that Estrin would have liked to have written). From the foot-stomping opener Somewhere Else\, to the harsh reality of the title track (with backing vocals by The Sons Of The Soul Revivers)\, to the musically infectious\, lyrically harrowing song about addiction\, The Circus Is Still In Town\, The Hits Keep Coming is a lyrical and musical tour-de-force. \nIn addition to Estrin’s celebrated songwriting and peerless blues harmonica playing\, he and the band are among the most entertaining and colorful showmen around. Estrin’s signature streetwise vocals and hipster-cool look\, Andersen’s eye-popping\, off-the-cuff guitar pyrotechnics\, Farrell’s mighty organ\, piano and bass work and D’Mar’s dynamic\, acrobatic drumming make every one of their live performances a must-see event. “People don’t go out to see people who look like themselves\,” says Estrin. “They want to see something special. I was schooled in this business to be a showman\, and that’s what you get when you come to see us perform. We know how to put on a show. I feel sorry for anyone who has to follow us.” \nEstrin was schooled by some of the very best blues musicians on the West Coast. While still a teen\, he was tutored by San Francisco’s famed musician (and pimp) Fillmore Slim. He was mentored by San Francisco’s legendary Rodger Collins and gigged with blues stars Lowell Fulson and Z.Z. Hill. Estrin moved to Chicago when he was 19 to work with Windy City bluesmen Johnny Young\, Eddie Taylor\, Sam Lay and John Littlejohn\, and even jammed with Muddy Waters. He returned to California and continued to hone his craft. By the time he joined forces with jaw-dropping guitarist Little Charlie Baty and formed Little Charlie & The Nightcats in 1976—a band he would front for the next 30 years—Estrin was a seasoned performer with plenty of talent and a gift for writing killer original songs. \nUpon Baty’s retirement from touring in 2008\, Estrin\, together with Farrell (a Nightcat since 2003)\, recruited high-flying guitar wunderkind Christoffer “Kid” Andersen and formed Rick Estrin & The Nightcats. With Kid onboard\, the band quickly became a worldwide favorite with blues fans as well as with critics and radio programmers. “Kid’s fearless on the guitar\,” says Estrin. “He’s really the only guy who could fit in with us.” With an uninhibited style that perfectly meshed with Estrin’s wildly imaginative songs\, the new band charged out of the gate with Twisted in 2009\, following up with One Wrong Turn in 2012\, You Asked For It—Live! in 2014\, Groovin’ In Greaseland in 2016 and Contemporary in 2019. Each album is its own treasure chest full of memorable songs and white-hot playing. According to the UK’s Blues & Rhythm\, “Rick Estrin & The Nightcats have crafted an instantly identifiable sound. They serve up insightful\, original blues combined with tough rock ’n’ roll. This band is superb.” \nRick Estrin & The Nightcats have performed at festivals and concert stages from San Francisco to Chicago to New York\, and everywhere in between\, and have toured the United Kingdom\, Norway\, Belgium\, France\, Switzerland\, Poland\, Australia\, Israel and even Estonia and Russia. The band has twice won the coveted Blues Music Award for Band Of The Year. Additionally\, Estrin has won Blues Music Awards for Song Of The Year\, Traditional Male Blues Artist and for Instrumentalist—Harmonica. \nThe Chicago Sun-Times declares\, “These are serious musicians having a hotter than hot good time. It’s tough to stay in your seat when Estrin and his musical cohorts get cooking.” As No Depression says\, “This is a band that always delivers the goods.”
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/rick-estrin-and-the-nightcats/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant and meaningful Juneteenth experience that brings together food\, storytelling\, and creative expression.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/juneteenth-brunch/
LOCATION:Duke’s Bakery & Cafe\, 1082 Davol Street\, Fall River
CATEGORIES:Culinary Events,Fundraisers/Community,Other
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SUMMARY:Spilling the Tea: A Victorian Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Lizzie Borden House for an exclusive Victorian tea party that blends proper tea party etiquette\, delectable eats\, and juicy true crime gossip. \n\n\n\n Reserve your spot(s) today! \n\n\n\nGuests will savor tea sandwiches\, scones\, pastries and Borden signature tea while learning about the evolution of this time-honored event\, and the rules designed to keep it classy. \n\n\n\nRetreat to the dining room\, raise a pinky — and perhaps an eyebrow — while hearing intriguing details surrounding the 1892 “Crime of the Century.”
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/spilling-the-tea-a-victorian-tea-party/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:The Lizzie Borden House\, 230 Second Street\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture Events
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SUMMARY:Tab Benoit  - Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Narrows Center For The Arts in Fall River\, Massachusetts! Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the one and only Tab Benoit on July 3\, 2026\, at 8:00 PM. Known for his electrifying performances and soulful blues music\, Tab Benoit is sure to captivate the audience with his raw talent and infectious energy. \nThe Narrows Center For The Arts provides an intimate setting where you can truly connect with the music and the artist. Located in the heart of Fall River\, the venue offers easy access and a cozy atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Tab Benoit’s music\, this show is not to be missed. \nDon’t miss your chance to experience Tab Benoit live in concert at the Narrows Center For The Arts. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of incredible music and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see you there! Grab your tickets now and get ready for a night of incredible music and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/tab-benoit-fall-river/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Tab Benoit
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 3\, 2026\n$71 Advance | $73 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\nOpener: The Cold Stares \nTab Benoit is a 4x Grammy nominated singer\, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues\, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way\, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards\, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.\nAfter a 13-year hiatus\, Tab is back with his latest effort\, I Hear Thunder\, on his own label\, Whiskey Bayou Records. The new album was his first #1 in the Billboard charts in over 30 years. Benoit’s 2013 release\, Medicine\, was co-produced with Anders Osborne for Concord International\, and garnered three Blues Music Awards. Following this notable success\, Benoit took a step away from music\, taking a 13-year sabbatical from recording and entering a period of creative exile. \nTab’s accomplishments as a musician are matched only by his devotion to the environmental health of his native Louisiana wetlands. The notoriety achieved by his success provided him with a mouthpiece to promote his growing concern for the Louisiana Wetlands and coastal erosion from the region he calls home. Benoit is the founder and driving force behind Voice of the Wetlands\, an organization working to preserve the coastal waters of his home state. In 2010\, he received the Governor’s Award for Conservationist of the Year from the Louisiana Wildlife Federation. Benoit has also starred in the iMax motion picture Hurricane on the Bayou\, a documentary of Hurricane Katrina’s effects and a call to protect and restore the Wetlands. \nBenoit has recorded and/or performed with Junior Wells\, George Porter Jr\, Dr. John\, Willie Nelson\, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux\, Billy Joe Shaver\, Maria Muldaur\, James Cotton\, Cyril Neville\, Kenny Aronoff\, Allen Toussaint\, Kim Wilson\, Jimmy Thackery\, Charlie Musslewhite\, Kenny Neal\, Chris Layton\, Ivan Neville\, Jimmy Hall\, Jim Lauderdale\, Anders Osborne\, and Alvin Youngblood Hart to name a few.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/tab-benoit/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T220000
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SUMMARY:Noise Pollution - The Music of AC/DC - Falls Church
DESCRIPTION:Falls Church\, get ready to crank it up—Noise Pollution – The Music of AC/DC is bringing the thunder to State Theatre – VA for a night that feels like a hometown tradition in the heart of the city. Don’t miss **Noise Pollution – The Music of AC/DC – Falls Church Falls Church** live on Thu\, Jul 9\, 2026 at 8:00 PM. \nThis isn’t a casual tribute: expect razor-tight riffs\, spot-on vocals\, and the kind of swagger that makes every chorus hit like a singalong anthem. \nState Theatre – VA delivers an intimate\, high-energy room with great sightlines\, easy access\, and a prime Falls Church location for a seamless night out. \nGrab your crew and lock in your seats—**Noise Pollution – The Music of AC/DC – Falls Church State Theatre – VA** is calling. Book tickets now and let it rock.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/noise-pollution-the-music-of-ac-dc-falls-church/
LOCATION:State Theatre\, 220 N Washington St\, Falls Church\, 22046
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T220000
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SUMMARY:Bluebird Improv
DESCRIPTION:Narrows Comedy Series\nThursday\, July 16\, 2026\n$52 Advance | $54 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nGet ready for a night of spontaneous comedy with Bluebird Improv. Over the past several years\, Bluebird Improv has built a reputation you can trust – if you go to one of their shows\, you know you’ll see high-caliber comedians and experience something hilarious\, unpredictable\, and completely original. Past performances have included Rachel Dratch (SNL) and Matt Walsh (Veep)\, and this year’s lineup promises to be just as exciting. \nEach show begins with a quick chat with the audience\, sparking entirely improvised scenes that you’ll only see that night. We’re not revealing the full cast yet\, but no matter who takes the stage\, this Bluebird show will be a night full of laughs\, surprises\, and unforgettable moments.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/bluebird-improv/
LOCATION:Narrows Center For The Arts	Fall River	Massachusetts\, Narrows Center For The Arts Fall River Massachusetts\, Fall River\, 02720
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000
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SUMMARY:Big Richard
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 23 2026\n$28 Advance | $31 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\nOpener: Eric Royer \nBluegrass band Big Richard makes music for the 21st century’s twisted cultural unease. Their latest album Pet\, is a fierce\, provocative\, rejoinder to what troubles them and the world right now\, which was recorded live to tape in order to capture the fervor of their live shows. \n“Big Richard is so much about our energetic delivery\, and so I think it’s been really important for us as a group to figure out how to do that for a record\,” says mandolin and guitar player Bonnie Sims. \n“We made the album all on tape and did it all in these single-shot performances\,” cellist Joy Adams adds. “The collection of songs\, we wanted to take our most hard driving\, heavy hitting songs\, we wanted to craft a banger set list. Like\, if we had a 30-minute set\, what would we put on there that says the most\, and makes people feel the broadest bunch of feelings? And it was all these songs.” \nAdams and Sims both studied music and toured and played extensively before (and outside of) joining Big Richard\, as did the other members of the band: Adams has three degrees in cello\, toured with Darol Anger and Nathaniel Rateliff\, and has recorded for television and film (including the Queen’s Gambit); Sims\, who grew up playing music with her family\, has a degree in commercial music\, with a vocal specialization in yodeling\, toured and recorded extensively with her husband\, Taylor Sims (including a platinum-certified record); fiddler Eve Panning\, who also grew up playing with her family\, studied violin performance and music education\, taught orchestra\, and played in bluegrass bands\, including touring widely with classical group Barrage; and bassist Hazel Royer started out playing music with her dad Eric Royer in the Boston\, MA folk and rock music scene\, and studied at the Berklee College of Music. \nPet\, the band’s sophomore studio album\, was engineered by Mark Anderson and produced by the Big Richard members\, will be released February 5\, 2026 on Signature Sounds. Anchored by staples from the band’s live sets\, the album includes their urgent\, vociferous version of Dave Olney’s anti-capitalist anthem\, “Millionaire\,” and an equally-vehement rendition of the anti-gun violence treatise\, “Red Fox Run\,” written by Cecelia and Andy Thorn (of Leftover Salmon). Both songs are emotionally potent at shows\, and the audience’s anger often palpable; feeling it together as they play is cathartic\, Sims says. \nBig Richard opens Pet full force\, with a blistering medley of Sims’ song\, “It’s Gonna Fall” and the Bill Monroe fiddle tune\, “Old Daingerfield”: “Our air has turned to poison and our water catches flame / You know we’re blowing out the ground under our beds in which we lay / And we’re digging holes we’ll never fill\, the ground shakes to protest / But we just close our minds and eyes and ears\, there ain’t no stopping progress\,” Sims sings about her despair at the destruction of the natural world through fire and flood\, and the fracking wells she sees springing up in Colorado. (At shows\, the band also jibs at Monroe’s infamous habit of claiming credit for all songs written by his band members\, by joking that Sims wrote both tunes.) \n“A lot of the time in our sets\, we like to follow a heavy-hitting song with an instrumental that meets that energy\,” Panning says of tacking “Old Daingerfield” onto the end of “It’s Gonna Fall.” “It feels good to reflect on something for a moment\, or keep going with it\, and keep that energy somewhere.” \nThe band applied the same pressure release system on Pet\, which features two entirely instrumental tracks written by Panning. Comparatively gentle\, “K’s March\,” inspired by a musical phrase Panning’s roommate used to sing around the house\, follows “Millionaire” with a wholesome old-time jam track that lets audiences blow off steam after being wound tight; and later in the album\, “Circus Jerk” (double entendre intended)\, hints at the band’s raunchy stage banter and bluegrass music’s reputation for showoff solos (by giving each band member her moment to rip). \n“We’re in the most musically locked spot we’ve been in thus far\, since I’ve been in the band\, and this album feels like a really good reflection of that\,” says Royer\, who joined in 2023. \nUnapologetically outrageous and provocative\, the band’s name is a wink to the ‘big dick’ energy Big Richard is reclaiming from male bluegrass bands. They’re intent on making audiences laugh and feel a little uncomfortable\, for the sake of making them think\, as well. To that end\, the album’s cover portrays the band dressed in deranged clown outfits and crouching on railroad tracks in front of an oil refinery. And its title track “Pet\,” delivered like a slightly demented circus sound track and written by Adams\, is a rich paean for the people society too often lets fall through the cracks. \n“I wrote it thinking about people who are stuck in circumstances outside of their control\, whether they were born into it or not. That might be childhood trauma or poverty or a chronic health problem\, or something that they didn’t choose\, and they’re just hauling it around with them\,” Adams says. “I think in a deeper sense\, the song is reflective of how many people get lost in the big turning of the world right now.” It’s a sentiment and a sound she doubles down on later on the album with the spooky music box track\, “Holy Holy\,” about religious/childhood trauma and growing up with an addict in the house. \nBig Richard’s power to deliver emotionally evocative music derives in part from their rare make up. Though the album also employs toy piano\, banjo\, and octave mandolin\, the band primarily performs on bass\, mandolin and guitar\, fiddle\, and with Adams on cello\, which adds an extra sonic dimension for bluegrass (though Adams\, who wrote her doctoral dissertation on the history of cello in fiddle music\, says the cello actually predates the bass in string bands). \nStill\, among the strife and intensity\, Pet leaves room for a little sweetness. First with “Alaska\,” a yearning love-song Royer wrote about a crush when she was 16\, and then with a cover of Hank Cochran’s “Make the World Go Away\,” which concludes the album\, and often their live show\, too. At concerts\, the band’s four members descend from the stage\, and play the song clustered together in a clearing in the crowd\, a final act of gathering after an intense show. \n“Our live performances are so raw and so gritty\, and I think that our sound never really flourished in that digital landscape.” Adams says. “[Recording live to tape] we were all in the same room together\, very close together\, with a lot of mic bleed\, etc. And the energy was insane. It felt so good to record this way. Even on the first day\, we were like ‘wow\, this sounds like our band.’ And to do something that’s very real and gritty and has little mistakes in it just feels alive and human.” \nAbout the Opener: Eric Royer \nEric Royer has performed as Royer’s One-Man Band since 1993. After building his one-of-a-kind\, self-made mechanical contraption—The Guitar Machine—in Tucson\, AZ\, he has recorded and toured extensively. The device allows him to play acoustic guitar\, bass\, and drums with his feet while picking banjo with his hands\, singing\, and playing harmonica. No looping or digital effects involved. \nRoyer won a Boston Music Award for Best Roots Act as the banjo player in his band The Resophonics\, and he has played and recorded with many local bluegrass bands.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/big-richard/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Los Lobos
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25\, 2026\n$90 Advance | $92 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nIt’s a matter of time. 50 years to be exact. And in that time Los Lobos have created an unprecedented body of work\, a legacy of greatness. The numbers are staggering: 100+ gigs a year for five decades running\, crossing millions of miles to rock millions of fans. And that’s just at the live shows. In between they’ve recorded 17 studio albums\, 7 live LPs\, 3 compilations\, 2 EPs\, 2 DVDs\, and contributed 40+ guest appearances on their friends’ recordings—all garnering 4 Grammys\, an Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction\, the ALMA Ritchie Valens Pioneer Award\, NEA and Hispanic Heritage Foundation Honors\, Congressional recognitions\, plus countless “Keys to the City” and “Los Lobos Day” celebrations. And those are just a few of the highlights. But beyond all the hoopla and applause (and the source of it all\, really) is the tremendous heart. Rather\, hearts. Cinco corazones. Five blood brothers who have dedicated their off-stage time to helping others\, working for peace and justice\, penning some of the most literate and important music of their time\, transforming the hard cries from the East L.A. barrio into songs of hope\, tales of common folk finding ways to endure. The young wolves were weaned on late-night radio’s soul\, R&B\, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues\, jazz\, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. As proud Chicanos\, their songs have always glistened with the distillation from their Mexican and Latin American roots—nourished by Norteña and rancheras\, buoyed by bolero and cumbias\, soaring on the rhythms of son huasteco and son jarocho. Los Lobos have helped spread the rich diversity of cultures across every continent\, throughout the global community. Kids in Antwerp now know about Aztlán. Residents of Luxor and Ghana are crooning Lalo Guerrero. People from Laos and Bulgaria are belting “La Bamba”—all thanks to The Wolves as cultural ambassadors. Talk about a living legacy. Talk about a productive half century. And in the true rebel spirit\, they did it all on their own terms\, against formula. For the ages. To our delight. Quite simply\, they are one of the tightest\, one of the best\, one of the most prolific bands ever. And\, amazingly\, with the original founding members as the pack the entire time. Unprecedented. As their liner notes put it\, quite simply: “Los Lobos still are David Hidalgo\, Louie Pérez\, Jr.\, Cesar Rosas\, Conrad Lozano\, Steve Berlin.”
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/los-lobos/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T200000
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SUMMARY:The California Honeydrops
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, August 5\, 2026\n$65 Advance | $67 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \n“The California Honeydrops…evoke the greasy rumble of Booker T and channel the spiritual ecstasy of Sly and the Family Stone.” –Rolling Stone \nFormed in the subway systems of Oakland\, retro-soul outfit The California Honeydrops are an electrifying group that defy convention at every turn. They’ve become a mainstay at festivals including Byron Bay Bluesfest (Australia)\, Outside Lands\, Monterey Jazz\, Lightning In A Bottle\, and touring with B.B. King\, Dr. John\, Bonnie Raitt\, Buddy Guy\, and Allen Toussaint. Led by the enigmatic and energetic frontman\, Lech Wierzynski\, and percussionist Benjamin Malament\, each member of the band is a virtuoso in their own rite — Yanos “Johnny Bones” Lustig on saxophone\, Lorenzo Loera on keyboards/guitar\, Beaumont Beaullieu on drums\, Miles Blackwell on bass\, and regularly accompanied by Oliver Tuttle on trombone\, Leon Cotter on saxophone/clarinet\, and Miles Lyons on trombone/sousaphone — navigating through a vast repertoire of original songs and timeless classics every night. But what truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to the art of improvisation – a skill so finely honed that they have completely abandoned the use of set lists and no two shows are ever the same. Off stage\, their music has been streamed more than 200 million times\, and placed in a variety of TV and films\, including “Dead To Me\,” “Alaska Daily\,” “Black-ish” and more. Their new album Redwood Highway was released August 8\, 2025.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-california-honeydrops/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T220000
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SUMMARY:Assembly of Dust
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 6\, 2026\n$43 Advance | $45 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nReid Genauer\, widely regarded as one of the most iconic and influential songwriters of his generation\, leads Assembly of Dust\, a band that embodies the spirit of American roots music. As a founding member of Strangefolk\, Genauer’s career spans over two decades\, with a distinctive voice and masterful storytelling that have drawn comparisons to legendary artists like Neil Young\, Willie Nelson\, and Paul Simon. Genauer’s songwriting is infused with poetic depth and emotional resonance\, earning him a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter. His lyrics are both deeply personal and universally relatable\, making him a beloved figure in the music world. Assembly of Dust’s sound is rooted in the classic rock and folk traditions of the 1970s\, with influences from legendary acts like the Grateful Dead\, The Band\, Little Feat\, and Bob Dylan. They share a live energy with contemporary jambands like Phish\, Widespread Panic\, and Dave Matthews Band\, and their focus on songcraft draws comparisons to acclaimed Americana artists like Tyler Childers\, Sturgill Simpson\, Chris Stapleton\, and Jason Isbell. With their unique blend of rock\, folk\, and country\, Assembly of Dust is a great fit for fans of Wilco\, My Morning Jacket\, and The Avett Brothers.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/assembly-of-dust/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T220000
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SUMMARY:The James Hunter Six
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 7\, 2026\n$54 Advance | $56 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nThe James Hunter Six returns with their first album on Easy Eye Sound\, delivering another dose of timeless rhythm & soul. British singer\, songwriter and GRAMMY-nominated James Hunter has been a legendary fixture in the scene for over three decades with his gritty voice and sharp songwriting earning him acclaim around the world. This new record features a rare duet with longtime collaborator Van Morrison (‘Ain’t That A Trip’)\, marking a full-circle moment for the artist hailed by MOJO magazine as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer.” \nHunter and his six-piece band have toured the world for decades from tiny clubs to large festivals\, with Hunter also sharing the stage to support legends including Mavis Staples\, Aretha Franklin\, BB King\, Etta James\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Van Morrison. Whether belting out up-tempo R&B or crafting candle-lit ballads\, James Hunter is a must-see artist who effortlessly draws from the depths of his musical well\, leaving audiences captivated and craving more. \nSet for release January 16th\, ‘Off The Fence’ is a landmark album for James Hunter himself for a number of different reasons. In many ways it represents his past\, his present and his future. The new album is the perfect amalgam of everything that is great about James Hunter’s songwriting\, delivery and outlook. It also marks a fresh start. His first release on Dan Auerbach’s (The Black Keys) Easy Eye Sound label\, 2026 is going to be a big year for Hunter\, striking the world with music that matters. Get ready to ride with The James Hunter Six.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/the-james-hunter-six/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T220000
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SUMMARY:Josh Blue - Narrows Comedy Series
DESCRIPTION:Narrows Comedy Series\nThursday\, September 17\, 2026\n$43 Advance | $45 Day of show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm \nAfter his groundbreaking win on Last Comic Standing in 2006\, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018\, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year\, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal\, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour special\, Broccoli\, at his home club\, Comedy Works in Denver\, CO. In 2021\, following his 3rd place finish on NBC’s America’s Got Talent\, Josh Blue hit the road with his As NOT Seen on TV Tour. Josh does over 200 shows a year\, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike. \nJosh represented the United States in 8 countries as a member of the US Paralympic Soccer Team. Josh and his team were thoroughly disgraced in the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens\, Greece by not scoring a single goal. He is a single father living in Denver\, CO with his son and daughter. Don’t miss Josh as he travels to a city near you in 2026!\n\nCheck out more at www.joshblue.com
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/josh-blue-narrows-comedy-series/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T220000
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SUMMARY:Chris Smither
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 3\, 2026\n$49 Advance | $51 Day of Show\n[all-in pricing\, no additional fees]\nDoors 7pm | Show 8pm\n\nBorn in Miami\, during World War II\, Chris Smither grew up in New Orleans where he first started playing music as a child. The son of a Tulane University professor\, he was taught the rudiments of instrumentation by his uncle on his mother’s ukulele. “Uncle Howard\,” Smither says\, “showed me that if you knew three chords\, you could play a lot of the songs you heard on the radio. And if you knew four chords\, you could pretty much rule the world.” With that bit of knowledge under his belt\, he was hooked. “I’d loved acoustic music – specifically the blues – ever since I first heard Lightnin’ Hopkins’ Blues In My Bottle album. I couldn’t believe the sound Hopkins got. At first I thought it was two guys playing guitar. My style\, to a degree\, came out of trying to imitate that sound I heard.”\nIn his early twenties\, Smither turned his back on his anthropology studies and headed to Boston at the urging of legendary folk singer Eric von Schmidt. It was the mid-’60s and acoustic music thrived in the streets and coffeehouses there. Smither forged lifelong friendships with many musicians\, including Bonnie Raitt who went on to record his songs\, “Love You Like A Man” and “I Feel the Same. (Their friendship has endured as their career paths intertwined over the years.) What quickly evolved from his New Orleans and Cambridge musical experiences is his enduring\, singular guitar sound – a beat-driven finger-picking\, strongly influenced by the playing of Mississippi John Hurt and Lightnin’ Hopkins\, layered over the ever-present backbeat of his rhythmic\, tapping feet (always mic’d in performance). \nSmither’s first albums\, I’m A Stranger\, Too! (1971) and Don’t It Drag On (1972) were released on Poppy Records\, home of kindred spirit Townes Van Zandt. By the time Smither recorded his third album\, Honeysuckle Dog with Lowell George and Dr. John helping out\, United Artists had absorbed Poppy and ultimately dropped much of their roster\, including Smither. Smither made his next record in 1985\, when the spare It Ain’t Easy on Adelphi Records marked his return to the studio. \nBy the early ’90s\, Smither’s steady nationwide touring and regular release of consistently acclaimed albums cemented his reputation as one of the finest acoustic musicians in the country. His 1991 album\, Another Way to Find You\, was recorded live in front of an in-studio audience with no overdubs or second takes. This would be the first of two albums with Flying Fish Records. His next recording\, Happier Blue\, was embraced by Triple A radio and received the NAIRD (now AFIM) award as Best Folk Recording of 1993. Up On The Lowdown (1995) marked the first of a trio of albums to be recorded with producer Stephen Bruton at The Hit Shack in Austin and his first of five albums with roots label HighTone Records. Up On the Lowdown rode the crest of the newly formed Americana radio format wave and sparked considerable interest abroad. A tour of Australia with Dave Alvin and extensive solo touring in Europe led to an expanding global interest in Smither. His song\, “I Am the Ride\,” from this album inspired the independent film\, The Ride\, for which Smither also composed the original score. \nIn early 1997 Smither released Small Revelations. It climbed the Americana and Triple A radio charts and led to concert dates with B.B. King\, Bonnie Raitt\, Nanci Griffith\, and the hugely successful\, original Monsters of Folk’ tour with Ramblin’ Jack Elliott\, Dave Alvin and Tom Russell. Small Revelations also generated several film projects for Smither. Emmylou Harris recorded his song\, “Slow Surprise\,” for the The Horse Whisperer soundtrack on MCA. And his recording of “Hold On” was used in the indie feature film Love From Ground Zero. Smither also shared insight into his guitar style and technique on two instructional DVDs\, available from Homespun Video. \nHis CD\, Drive You Home Again (1999)\, garnered four-stars from Rolling Stone. And with it\, Smither continued to tour world-wide. Shortly after\, in 2000\, Smither released his one-man-tour-de-force\, Live As I’ll Ever Be. Recorded in-concert at various clubs and concert halls in California\, Dublin\, Galway\, Boston\, and Washington DC\, it has proven to be a fan favorite\, capturing Smither at what he loves to do: performing in front of an audience. \nTrain Home (2003) was Smither’s last record for HighTone and his first with producer David Goodrich. Over a six-week period\, basic tracks for Train Home were recorded in the relaxed environment of Smither’s home near Boston. Working with new session musicians\, the record is simultaneously sparse and assured. Bonnie Raitt graciously provided backing vocals and slide guitar on Smither’s cover of Bob Dylan’s “Desolation Row.” And Smither’s “Seems So Real” from the CD earned a Folk Alliance Award as “Song of the Year.” \nIn 2005\, jazz great Diana Krall covered “Love Me Like A Man\,” introducing what is now a blues standard to a whole world of jazz fans. Shortly after\, Smither’s song “Slow Surprise” was included in the independent film\, Brother’s Shadow. In addition\, Smither narrated a two-CD audio book recording of “Will Rogers’ Greatest Hits.” Continuing to expand his creative horizon\, Smither was invited to contribute an essay to Sixty Things to Do When You Turn Sixty\, a 2006 collection of essays by American luminaries on reaching that milestone. In 2009\, Melville House published Amplified\, a book featuring 16 short stories by notable American performing songwriters. Smither’s story Leroy Purcell about a touring musician’s encounter with a Texas State Patrolman leads off the collection. \nWith the release of his 12th recording Leave The Light On (2006) on his own imprint\, Mighty Albert\, Smither began a new label relationship with the renowned acoustic and modern folk label\, Signature Sounds. For the recording\, Smither reunited with producer David Goodrich and session musicians Mike Piehl\, Lou Ulrich and Anita Suhanin. As an added treat\, Smither invited good friend and Grammy Award-winning multi- instrumentalist\, Tim O’Brien\, along with rising American roots stars\, Ollabelle\, to add their distinctive talents on several tracks. Smither followed this with Time Stands Still (2009)\, his most stripped down recording in some time\, working with just two accompanists after the same trio had played a rare band performance – a non-solo setup required in order to play a Netherlands festival. \nAbout the recording Smither says\, “We’re the only three guys on this record\, and most of the songs only have three parts going on. We had a freewheeling feeling at that festival gig\, and we managed to make a lot of that same feeling happen in this record.” In 2011 Smither put out two fan projects: a collection of live tracks from newly discovered concert recordings from the 1980s-1990s titled Lost and Found and the rollicking EP\, What I Learned in School\, on which Smither covered six classic rock and roll songs. \nSmither followed these fan-projects with Hundred Dollar Valentine (2012)\, a ★★★★★ (MOJO) studio record of all Smither-penned songs. With longtime producer David “Goody” Goodrich at the helm\, this collection sported Smither’s trademark acoustic guitar sound and evocative sonic textures meshed with spare\, brilliant songs\, delivered in a bone-wise\, hard-won voice. \nIn 2014 Smither released Still on the Levee (2014) – a double-CD retrospective. Recorded in New Orleans at the Music Shed\, this career-spanning project features fresh new takes on 24 iconic songs from his vast career and some very special guests including the legendary Allen Toussaint and Loudon Wainwright III. \nThe coffee table style book Chris Smither Lyrics 1966-2012 and Signature Sounds’ Link of Chain – an all-star tribute record including a stellar list of artists offering their takes on some Smither favorites including Josh Ritter\, Bonnie Raitt\, Loudon Wainwright III\, Dave Alvin\, Peter Case\, Tim O’Brien\, Patty Larkin\, and many others were fan-favorite accompaniments to the retrospective CD . \nIn March 2018\, Smither released his eighteenth record\, Call Me Lucky (Signature Sounds/Mighty Albert) once again teaming up with producer and multi-instrumentalist David Goodrich. Also joined by Billy Conway (Morphine) and Matt Lorenz (The Suitcase Junket)\, Smither recorded eight new originals along with some very special and surprising covers at the Blue Rock studios in the Texas hills in June 2017. \nIn October 2020\, More From The Levee\, the followup to the 50-year career retrospective Still on the Levee\, was released. Said Acoustic Guitar: Smither sings about “the big things – life\, love\, loss – in a penetrating and poetic yet unpretentious way.” \nThe 20th release\, All About the Bones (release date: May 3\, 2024 on Signature Sounds/Mighty Albert\, distributed by Redeye) is as elemental as the inky black shadows cast by a shockingly bright moon. Featuring eight brand new Chris Smither songs and Smither renditions of Eliza Gilkyson’s “Calm Before the Storm” and also Tom Petty’s “Time to Move On”\, the listener is welcomed into some gothic mansion on an imaginary New Orleans street\, and there in the lamplit parlor confronts the band\, a minimalist skeleton crew: Smither’s inimitable propulsive guitar and rumbling baritone are joined seamlessly to producer David Goodrich’s carpetbag of instruments\, Zak Trojano’s rock-steady\, primal drumming\, BettySoo’s diaphanous harmony vocals\, and the flat\, mournful flood of Jazz legend Chris Cheek’s saxophone. Recorded at Sonelab Studios in Easthampton MA by Justin Pizzoferrato All About the Bones has a feel that is somehow baroque and austere at once.
URL:https://www.vivafallriver.com/event/chris-smither/
LOCATION:Narrows Center for the Arts\, 16 Anawan St.\, Fall River\, MA
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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