Close to You: Music of the Carpenters – Matinee
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.”
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.”
Peek-a-Boo Neo-Burlesque
Philly’s beloved burlesque troupe is going to entertain you until it hurts with their devilishly divine combination of dancing, classic striptease, and comedy. About Pee-a-Boo Revue Official Website | Facebook Philly’s beloved burlesque troupe is going to entertain you until it hurts with their devilishly divine combination of dancing, classic striptease, and comedy. The ladies of The Boo are going to whip your senses while Muff Johnson and Count Scotchula tickle your funny bone. You’ll never know what to expect next. It is live entertainment at its finest!Since 1998, in Philadelphia PA, one troupe has kept the spirit of cabaret, burlesque and all-around “showbizzy-ness” alive by presenting a new show each month — The Peek-A-Boo Revue! An adults-only pastiche of singing, dancing, and comedy all wrapped up in a Burlesque Show!Starting humbly in The Five Spot niteclub as a variety show created by the owner Phil Cohen, who also sheparded the group as its producer and staunchest ally, the show grew rapidly. What started as a Wed. evening affair would blossom into 2 shows every 1st Sat. A show freshly-minted EACH Month!The group would eventually ‘morph’ into a tight-knit cast of friends, an ensemble of men and women capable of almost anything onstage (and sometimes even offstage). The group (dubbed as a ‘neo-burlesque’ troupe) has performed for a wide-range of audiences over the years, and been attached to many high-profile events, festivals and causes (willing to attach the ‘edgy’ elements of burlesque) including:-The Cartoon Network’s ADULT SWIM Fan Picture Show-Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim 4 your lives(part of the Festival of Independents)-The Velvet Hammer Documentary’s Philadelphia premiere-The Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Film Festivals-Cirque de Soleil’s post-premiere party (2002 and 2004)-Jennifer Tilley (Bound over Broad Street) Criminal Convention (PIGLFF)-The Philadelphia Fringe Festival – Late Night Cabaret-In Liquid Arts Benefit (PA)-Womens Coalition for Sexual Freedom (PA)-Azuka Lounge: A Happy Hour Event Holiday Bash!-Benefit for Azuka Theatre (PA)
Amish Outlaws
Featured as a “Top Entertainment Pick” in New York Magazine’s 2012 “In a very short time, this band has captured the hearts, minds, and butter churners of the masses with their hilarious onstage performances of everything from Bon Jovi to Snoop & Dre.” – Night & Day Magazine About Amish Outlaws Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube It is a little-known fact that most Amish practice a tradition similar to the Christian “Confirmation” and Jewish “Bar Mitzvah” called “Rumspringa” (literal translation: “running around”) in which Amish children at the age of 16 have an opportunity to live free of the strict Amish code of conduct before deciding if they want to come back and be baptized into the Amish church. Surprisingly, virtually all of the youths return. But sometimes they don’t. Four out of the original six members of The Amish Outlaws were born and raised in Lancaster, PA and had a strict Amish upbringing. No electricity from land lines, no alcohol, no musical instruments, but their spirits were too wild for the Amish lifestyle. Once they trampled in the Devil’s Playground, there was no turning back. In the years since Rumspringa, the members of the Amish Outlaws have become very well acclimated to the pleasures and vices of the modern world… music, most of all. Thus, with a bold lust for life and a fire for music and performance that can only come from 16 years of repression, The Amish Outlaws were unleashed upon the world.
“Rock the Opera” with Branden & James
BRANDEN & JAMES present “Rock The Opera” A musical mash-up celebrating two of the most epic musical art forms. “From start to finish, ‘Rock The Opera’ is a musical thrill ride.”! Music by David Bowie, Elton John, Aerosmith, A-ha, Bach, Puccini, Moulin Rogue, and more! About Branden & James Website | Facebook | Instagram | Video BRANDEN & JAMES bring the soulful timbre of James on his cello combined with Branden’s emotional and powerful vocals, creating a sound that leaves audiences feeling moved and inspired. They have “become a brand-name in the classical-crossover music world alongside the likes of Josh Groban, The Piano Guys, and Jackie Evancho”. The Bay Area Reporter”Hardly a supporting player, but, rather, a true co-creator and co-star” (Robert Windeler, NY Times Music Correspondent) Australian cellist James, began creating arrangements of familiar tunes that make you listen as you’ve never heard them before. Branden, a former finalist on America’s Got Talent & resident tenor at The Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera; recently penned a memoir entitled, Lyrics of My Life which entered Amazon Books new releases at #9. It was published by Simon & Schuster in September, 2020.Since forming a duo, they’ve been touring around the world with their innovative, classically inspired pop songs, and their undeniable charm and wit. In 2021-2022, they will launch a 60-city US tour called The Chasing Dreams Tour to promote their recently released debut album aptly named Chasing Dreams. Shortly after its release, BRANDEN & JAMES were named best unsigned artists in North America by Music Connection magazine. In 2021, BRANDEN & JAMES released their first Christmas Album, “A Christmas Gift” which they recently recorded in Mexico.
Hocus Pocus (1993) Film Screening
Kick off Halloween the right way with Disney’s classic Hocus Pocus on the big screen! Complete with snacks, crafts, and more! PARTY WITH US IN COSTUME! It’s your time to shine… arrive in your best Halloween costume! About Hocus Pocus (1993) Website | Rated PG A curious youngster moves to Salem, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century.Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy horror comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega, starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker; written by Neil Cuthbert and Mick Garris, and based on a story by Garris and David Kirschner. It follows a villainous trio of witches, who are inadvertently resurrected by a teenage boy in Salem, Massachusetts.
Quayside @ Nite with Charlie & the Cooltones
The Milton Theatre’s outdoor HAPPY HOUR and LIVE MUSIC concert series!What started in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, has now become a warm-weather regional entertainment staple for all ages. Enjoy live music in the beautiful waterside setting of historic downtown Milton!Well-Behaved Kids & Dogs Welcome! Reserve some of our lawn furniture:Picnic Tables (Seats 8) – $40 Adirondack Chairs – $10 OR BYOC! (Bring Your Own Chair) General Admission – FREE**Registration is limited. Reserve FREE tickets in advance to guarantee admission. Notify Box Office in the event you no longer need FREE tickets. Rain Contingency: Planned Quayside activities will be moved inside the Milton Theatre. For indoor events, Picnic Tables and Adirondack Chairs are guaranteed seating. General Admission tickets will have first-come-first-serve seating. Live Music: Charlie & the Cooltones Facebook | YoutubeWe’re Charlie & the CoolTones. We’ve been playing around the Lower Delaware/Maryland area for years and are looking to expand our venues and locations in Delaware and Maryland. Charlie & the CoolTones play an eclectic mix of music.
Quayside @ Nite with Nick Kashmanian Trio
Rock trio formed by Nick Kashmanian on guitar joined by Alex Kashmanian on bass and Eric Jenkins on drums! The Milton Theatre’s outdoor HAPPY HOUR and LIVE MUSIC concert series!What started in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, has now become a warm-weather regional entertainment staple for all ages. Enjoy live music in the beautiful waterside setting of historic downtown Milton!Well-Behaved Kids & Dogs Welcome! Reserve some of our lawn furniture:Picnic Tables (Seats 8) – $40 Adirondack Chairs – $10 OR BYOC! (Bring Your Own Chair) General Admission – FREE**Registration is limited. Reserve FREE tickets in advance to guarantee admission. Notify Box Office in the event you no longer need FREE tickets. Rain Contingency: Planned Quayside activities will be moved inside the Milton Theatre. For indoor events, Picnic Tables and Adirondack Chairs are guaranteed seating. General Admission tickets will have first-come-first-serve seating. Live Music: Nick Kashmanian TrioWebsite | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube NICK KASHMANIAN USED TO BE COOL, AND NOW HE’S TRYING TO DO COOL STUFF AGAIN. A touring veteran of many years, Nick’s bands have graced the most famous stages all over the country. He started his professional musical journey right out of high school playing the renowned Warped Tour ’08 and has since toured the country over 15 times with the likes of Puddle of Mudd, Tesla, and many others. Other highlights include playing Warped Tour ’14, recording multiple original albums in New York City, and being featured on ESPN. On the heels of the shutdown brought on by COVID-19, Nick has dedicated most of his time to singing and building his own live repertoire. Since then he has played 150+ shows a year all over southern Delaware and Ocean City MD. A huge fan of 80s hard rock and 70s classics, he plays shows mostly with his rock trio joined by Alex Kashmanian on bass and Eric Jenkins on drums, as well as solo acoustic shows. He also plays lead guitar with country acts Bobby Lee Jones, Trent and the Trainwreck, and the Indian River Band.