Close to You: Music of the Carpenters
The longest running Carpenters’ tribute in North America is beginning their 12 Year-Anniversary Tour! About Close to You Website | Facebook | Video Considered one of the best vocalists of all time, Karen Carpenter captured the attention of a generation with her unabashedly catchy pop music. The Carpenters’ beautiful, memorable love songs topped the Billboard charts with more than a dozen number one hits. Now singer Lisa Rock and her 6-piece band are bringing the music of The Carpenters back to the stage with their spot-on renditions of Carpenters classics with Close to You: The Music of The Carpenters. Lisa Rock has been performing to sold-out crowds for years. She’s written more than 15 original concerts and cabarets that have been seen across the country. Now, Rock has arranged a 6-piece band, complete with back-up singers, and together they are dedicated to creating a Carpenters experience like no other. Rock’s amazing four octave range allows her to sing the hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun” and “Rainy Days and Mondays” in their original key, keeping the songs genuine and more recognizable for the audience. “When she hits the lower range of her marvelous voice,” notes critic Alan Bresloff, “if you close your eyes, you can see Karen Carpenter’s face.”
Super Trans Am: Anthems of the 70’s
The Ultimate Seventies Concert Experience! Roll down your windows, crank up the radio, and take a ride in a Super Trans AM! Who listened to Cousin Brucie’s legendary radio show on 77, WABC? Yes, that was before FM radio even existed! Who remembers watching Evil Knievel try to jump the Snake River Canyon on the Wide World of Sports in 1974? Who saw The Godfather in a movie theater back in 1972? We bet you saw it more than once too! Who saw Jaws in the summer of 1975? Bet you didn’t go near the ocean after that! Even if you’re not old enough to remember any of those amazing moments, how many of you feel that the 1970s were one of the greatest musical decades in history? The 70s are back for you, your kids and even your grandkids to rediscover in today’s hit movies and television shows. Super Trans AM is a band your entire family is going to love.About Super Trans AmWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Roll down your windows, crank up the radio, and take a ride in a Super Trans AM. Super Trans Am is the most unique and innovative theme band on the market today, playing all of your favorite arena anthems and chart-topping radio hits of the 1970’s. Combining unparalleled musicianship with artistic and inspired A/V production, you’ll enjoy revisiting classic singalongs from one of the most definable decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney & Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey as well as “Yacht Rock” favorites such as “Still the One” by Orleans and Pilot’s “Magic”, your audience will fall in love with this epic decade of memorable music all over again. Super Trans Am is the perfect entertainment choice for municipal parks, food truck festivals, county/state fairs, theaters, nightclubs, casinos, private events, themed weddings and car shows. It’s time to dust off your flared jeans, break out the air guitar and take a trip back to the days when Welcome Back Kotter and Happy Days kept us glued to our televisions, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter led our nation, kids jumped Evil Kneivel toys over their Matchbox cars and these timeless songs became the soundtrack to our lives. The timing couldn’t be better for this talented group to emerge. In addition to those of us who grew up with our radios locked on “77; WABC”, a new generation has been introduced to the music of the 1970’s in recent hit movies such as GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and DOCTOR STRANGE. Your entire family will have a great night out together singing along with the band. Ladies and gentlemen…Start your engines…Super Trans Am has arrived
A Merry Manilow Christmas – The Music of Barry Manilow – MATINEE
Get into the holiday spirit with ‘A Merry Manilow Christmas’ at the Milton Theatre! Join us for an unforgettable celebration featuring the timeless music of Barry Manilow, brought to life by the incredible talents of Mark Sanders. Experience the magic of the season with classic hits and festive tunes that will fill your heart with joy. Don’t miss this enchanting holiday extravaganza! About Mark Sanders Website | Facebook | Video Mark Sanders grew up in Marion, IL, spent 15 years in NYC and now calls Fort Myers, FL his home. He has appeared in theatrical productions and concerts around the world. Mark was seen as ‘Perchik’ on the Broadway National Tour of Fiddler on the Roof starring the great Theodore Bikel. He has become a favorite soloist with the Gulf Coast Symphony, performing at the Barbara B Mann PAC in Fort Myers as well as the Naples and Bonita Springs Concert Bands. Mark has shared the stage with Broadway stars including Sutton Foster, Stephanie J. Block, Alice Ripley, Robert Cuccioli, Beth Leavel, Lisa Vroman and Andrea McArdle as well as Hollywood stars Jeff Goldblum, Ana Gasteyer, Adrienne Barbeau, Morgan Fairchild, Sally Struthers and more.
The Funsters Benefit Dance Party
Dance and Party All Night Long with The Funsters! Benefitting the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund for Aspiring Musical Theatre Performers.The Funsters Benefit Dance Party now includes reserved seating for your partying/dancing convenience!Dance the night away in support of the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund! Enjoy live music and a 50/50 raffle!Donate now to the Milton Theatre Scholarship Fund.The FunstersWebsite | FacebookIt would be hard to find a band that has more fun than The Funsters. That is why they are still entertaining thousands of people after 20+ years of playing together. In this ten-piece band there has not been one personnel change in twelve years. That tells the whole story of the secret of The Funsters’ success. Not only are these guys great musicians who share a pride in each other’s musical abilities, but they are also friends. This spirit and camaraderie on stage is what sets The Funsters apart from other bands offering the same type of musical entertainment.What about the music? Well, it can be anything from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones, The Beatles to Al Green. With a three-piece horn section, four lead vocalists and a guitarist that has toured the world with Joe Cocker, Scandal and Paul Young (to name a few), it is uncommon for any band to match the musical breadth of The Funsters. In fact, with a song list so vast, the members find themselves disappointed that they can’t “play them all” at every performance. With this kind of flexibility, The Funsters can customize a night of music that will be perfect for any event.The Funsters are indeed made up of lifelong friends. Besides a set of brothers, some members have known each other since childhood and played together in “first bands” over 30 years ago. Other members met and played in bands during their college years and have continued playing together for the last 20-25 years. The common roots of this band can be traced back first to southern Delaware with such groups as “Mr. Softee,” “Texas,” and “Colour.” Later combinations led to the University of Delaware, the Stone Balloon, the Bottle-n-Cork, and “Jack of Diamonds,” “Eighth Day,” and “Kickback.”The Funsters are: Jon Fletcher – trumpet/vocals, Tom Houska – keyboards, Greg Mack – guitar, Keith Mack – guitar, Dickie Messick – bass, Ed Shockley – drums/vocals, Ken Tonge – sax/vocals, Sherman Ward – vocals, Grier White – sax/vocals, Martin LeMaire – sound engineer.
The Launch: Boston, Styx, & Queen Tribute!
Tribute to the music of Boston, Styx, & Queen About The Launch Website | Facebook | YouTube Philadelphia’s Launch pays tribute to the music of Boston, Styx and Queen – that’s three of the greatest in one show! They are the 2019 champions in WMGK’s Houseband Competition, beating out many bands for the honor. Don’t miss it! BAND MEMBERS:Dan Caguiat – Lead Vocals, Rhythm and Lead GuitarsFran Galanti – Lead vocals, Rhythm and Lead GuitarsStu Franks – Lead Vocals, Bass GuitarWilliam Earle – Keyboards, Backup VocalsKevin Keefe – Drums
Sirens of Spring Tour featuring Mama’s Black Sheep + Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz
Soulful collaboration of Mama’s Black Sheep’s Ashland Miller and Laura Cerulli with Christine Havrilla & Gypsy Fuzz! About Mama’s Black Sheep Website | Facebook | YouTube Mama’s Black Sheep is the soulful collaboration of singer-songwriters Ashland Miller (guitar/vocals) and Laura Cerulli (drums/vocals). Together, this duo creates a blend of hit worthy originals and covers with a unique spin. Each song allows you to travel with time, whether you’re swinging to Country, Rocking to Pop, Grooving to Soul, or swaying to the Blues; there’s always something to move your body and stir your soul! About Christine Havrilla Website | Video | Facebook Award-winning Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla brings her “well-built, catchy, smart tunes” (Upstage Magazine) to audiences everywhere, touring solo and also with the support of her band, Gypsy Fuzz. Christine utilizes the soft gritty texture of her vocals to express warmth and honesty listeners quickly embrace as well as her aggressive, raw, trash-style guitar playing and looping.What’s Up Magazine exclaims, “Christine breaks out the gasoline and sets fire to the typical Roots/Folk genre with blazing guitars.” Ed Kiggins of inD Round raves, “Christine is one of the hardest working women in music. With her child prodigy-come-of-age guitar virtuosity, a supremely passionate and emotive voice, and an arsenal of wonder songs that have endeared her to a loving and devoted audience, she is in a class all of her own…we simply call her brilliant!” 2020 brought the difficulty of Covid and a cancer diagnosis, but, Christine pressed on with many virtual opportunities which included WHYY picking up the band’s quarantine video of “Desire” for their House Concert Series 2020 while WXPN’s The Key (August 2020) raved about the same video saying, “The song is a jagged rocker reminiscent of Sheryl Crow and Bonnie Raitt!”
The McCartney Experience – ENCORE!
The McCartney Experience – The ULTIMATE Sir Paul Tribute. Playing all the songs you remember! About The McCartney Experience Website | Facebook | YouTube “You close your eyes…it’s Paul McCartney. You open them…IT’S STILL PAUL McCARTNEY!” –Tom Freston, Founder, MTV“…the best Beatles / Paul McCartney tribute band. Jed Duvall not only looks and plays but most importantly sounds just like Paul and his band is very well put together. The play list is made up of both the best of the Beatles as well as Paul’s solo iconic hits. If you are a Beatles fan the Speed of Sound is a must see!!!” Al Cieslak, “The Kirk McEwen Show”THE McCARTNEY EXPERIENCE is THE tribute to Sir Paul, and leader Jed Duvall is almost like seeing the real thing. Playing a variety of songs from the Liverpool Legend, including Beatles, Wings and solo hits, THE McCARTNEY EXPERIENCE combines a band of seasoned musicians who love all things Paul, with the dedication and drive to get it right!
Hot Sauce Band & Earth Jam: Locals Double Feature!
A night of local favorites! Catch this double-feature of Hot Sauce & Earth Jam playing all the best saucy tunes. About Hot Sauce Facebook The Hot Sauce Band performs multi-generational popular music with a unique spicy flair, all under the creative guidance of front man and maestro David Aman.What is the sound like? Imagine the music of Herb Alpert, Gipsy Kings, Sergio Mendes, and Spaghetti Western (Clint Eastwood) Movies. The instrumentation is also novel and unique- Marimba, Castanets, Horns, Nylon String Flamenco Guitars, and Melodica. They bring the party! About Earth Jam Band FacebookLocal Lewes-based band last seen at Irish Eyes Lewes, Lefty’s Alley & Eats, and Milton’s Sydney’s.
Unforgettable Fire: U2 Tribute
UF is the longest-running U2 tribute band in the United States. About Unforgettable Fire Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube Unforgettable Fire, or “UF”, was born on New Years Day in 1995 as one of the very first U2 tribute bands to ever perform in America. After twenty years of playing in some of the most prestigious venues on the East Coast, UF has formed a reputation among many to be one of the closest experiences to being at an actual live U2 show. The members of UF are also very dedicated fans of U2, and will not settle for anything less than complete authenticity. In addition to performing a very impressive array of U2 material from pre-Boy to the most recent Songs of Innocence and beyond, the band does everything in their power (from wardrobe to lighting) to recreate the live U2 concert setting for their audiences.In 2015, UF was invited to perform at The Cutting Room in New York City for the 20th Anniversary Party for the U2 fan website “@U2.” Not planned was the sudden and surprise appearance of both The Edge and Adam Clayton, who showed up a little before 9:00 PM and played two songs with UF — much to the shock and delight of everyone in the club.One of UF’s last founding members from 1995, drummer George (Larry) Levesanos, still performs with the band. George is a veteran drummer on the New York City music scene and has performed in many other projects before forming UF. Joining the band in the summer of 2001 was singer Tony (Bono) Russo. Over the years, Tony has brought UF to a new level of authenticity as he is regarded as one of the country’s top Bono look-a-likes. In late 2002, bassist Craig (Adam) Kiell added his top notch musicianship, experience, and stage presence to the band and has been a crucial part of the solid rhythm section ever since. Late 2004 brought Mick (Edge) Normoyle to the band to complete the last piece of its puzzle in its quest to have the truest, most authentic live U2 sound. All four members of UF are talented musicians in their own right, but together they are committed to bring their audiences the best possible U2 show that they can deliver.
Festive Frenzy: The Devil’s Brigade Holiday Spectacular (formerly The American Rogues)
Join The Devil’s Brigade (formerly The American Rogues) on a thrilling musical journey as they infuse the holiday season with their signature energy and passion. “Festive Frenzy” brings together the magic of the holidays and the band’s electrifying performances, creating a one-of-a-kind holiday show that will leave audiences captivated and filled with the spirit of the season. Get ready for a spectacular celebration of music, merriment, and a touch of Celtic charm! About The Devil’s Brigade Website | Facebook | Video FORMERLY THE AMERICAN ROGUES THE DEVIL’S BRIGADE, formally known as the First Special Service Force, was a highly decorated Canadian/American commando unit in WWII. Their legendary heroism struck fear into the hearts of Nazis and their legacy can be traced directly to the Canadian Special Operations Regiment and Green Berets. The American Rogues have long supported Veterans and by becoming THE DEVIL’S BRIGADE we seek to not only honour those who serve but also reflect our own Canadian/American identity.Drawing favourable comparisons to Wolfstone, Afro Celt Sound System, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra and consistently providing performances from Grade 1 bagpipers and other world class musicians this high-energy Canadian/American group has electrified audiences on three continents for years. They have expanded their ever-growing family of fans at music festivals, theatres, military bases, weddings, memorial ceremonies, corporate events, and more. This has even included shows with world-renowned violinist/composers Lindsey Stirling and Alison Krauss, as well as airplay on TV and radio, and shows at non-Celtic venues such as the World Music Festival in Quebec where they have both kicked off and closed the 6 day event to widespread acclaim (they’ve been asked to play this festival 10 years in a row and counting).