St. Patrick’s Day Tapas @ Avalon 
“To Be Sure, To Be Sure”

March 17th
4-8:30pm

Come enjoy a grand Irish parade, potato sack races, the shepherd’s pie eating contest and a shared dining experience with Chef Jordan Lloyd's Irish whimsy highlighted inside at "Avalon Corner" at the corner of Dover & Harrison St. Live music and Guiness on tap!


Pre-sold SPD Menu Package for $48. Includes 1 of each menu item. A la carte available. Table can order more menu items if desired once seated. No minimum or maximum guest count to purchase menu packages. No limit on pre-sold packages. 

IRISH HOLIDAY MENU
Beer Cheese Fat Noodle Mac $12
Crispy Bacon, Farm Fresh Fried Egg, Roasted Parsnip & Carrot Soup $12
Reuben Egg Rolls, Irish Dipping Sauce $12
Corned Beef & Cabbage Sliders, Rye Buns $12
Wye Heights Farm Shepherd’s Pie $12

*All beverages and dining service provided by the Avalon.

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Shepherds Pie Eating Contest!! 
Contest begins at 5:30 on Friday in front of the Avalon Theatre. Contestants must register by 5:00 Thursday.

Please email marketing@avalontheatre.com
to register for the Pie Eating Contest

Winner gets $50 Cash, bragging rights & the ultimate 2023 Lucky Charm Trophy 

Contest Rules
Winner is the first to complete their 4 leaf clover mini pies, or most eaten after 5 minutes. Competitors are required to maintain a relatively clean eating surface throughout the contest. Excess debris after the contest results in a deduction from the eater's final totals. Contestants can use their hands but no eating utensils. Contestants must not touch or eat any pie until the start signal is given. The first person to finish his/her pie will throw their hands in the air to end the contest and be declared the winner.
 
Celebrated local leaders to judge.
TWO NEW SHOWS JUST ANNOUNCED !!!
Paleface
Highly recommended if you like the vibes of Beck.
May 26, 8 p.m. 
The Stoltz Listening Room 
"Paleface is a gem, a brilliant man...one of the greatest songwriters on Earth" The Avett Brothers

"We used to go to all the open mics together. Paleface taught me Daniel Johnston songs on the sidewalk and let me sleep on his couch. He's a great songwriter, a generous friend, and a big influence on my early stuff" Beck

"Paleface is one of the scene’s best-loved products." Time Out NY

"Melodic songs with a sunny vibe while maintaining an edge." The New Yorker

Paleface is a prolific American Indie-Rock / Alternative songwriter & recording artist currently touring as a high-energy duo with his Puerto Rican partner, drummer Monica “Mo'' Samalot in support of his self-produced new album Byond the Bells, mixed by Grammy nominated engineer Jason Richmond (The Avett Brothers), and mastered by multi Grammy recipient John Greenham (Billie Eilish).

Paleface was schooled by underground icon Daniel Johnston, and discovered in NYC by Danny Fields (The Stooges, The Ramones, MC5) who also managed him and helped him get albums released with Polyfram & Sire Records. Paleface has also released albums with indie labels Ramseur and Shimmy Disc. He’s been called a “major musical influence” by artists including Beck and The Avett Brothers. Paleface is also an accomplished visual artist, and his bright & bold lyric-inspired paintings are collected by fans worldwide.  

Pressing Strings
May 27, 8 p.m. 
PERFORMING IN THE BIG ROOM !!!!
The Avalon Theatre 
“Their tunes may be a bit of everything, but they’ve definitely got jams.”
Seattle Music News

The sound of this popular Annapolis-based trio has “never been easily defined, offering a blend of folk, blues, funk, soul and reggae that feels decidedly modern, despite the project’s roots-leaning moniker.”
(Relix.com)

And now Pressing Strings are pushing the boundaries of their style again with a collection of new music produced as part of their first record label deal under Evil Teen Records!

Join singer/bandleader Jordan Sokel (whose vocals are as pure as liquid gold), longtime bassist Nick Welker, and new drummer Justin Kruger as they celebrate the release of 
“…And I For You”,
their new 10-track LP recorded in Baltimore’s Wright Way Studios. 

https://pressingstrings.com/
What You Need to Know in Music & Entertainment...
Seamus Kennedy
SOLD OUT !!
March 17, 8 p.m.
The Stoltz Listening Room
Fairy Tales on Ice
50 Seats Remain!!
March 19, 2 p.m.
The Avalon Theatre
A SHOW FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY !!!!
That's right witness the Avalon stage turn into an Ice Rink for the
FIRST TIME EVER!!!!

"This non-stop thrilling adventure features exciting magical illusions, spectacular special effects, alongside an original award-winning recorded soundtrack with thrilling jumps, spins and pair lifts, as the ice-skating spectacular comes to the stage in Easton this year."

Direct from its sellout tour in Australia, the ice skating spectacular Fairytales on Ice is touring the US this year and coming to Easton!!
Delight in the spectacular as award-winning skaters bring the fairy tale characters from Beaty and The Beast to life through ice skating, singing, and music on The Avalon Stage!!!! Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and others make appearances in this
one-of-a-kind show as well.
Goldpine
March 23, 7 p.m.
The Stoltz Listening Room

“I love these guys...their never-ending onslaught of bold harmony is undeniable.” 
Andrija Tokic (Alabama Shakes)
Emotionally honest lyrics, accompanied by raw vintage guitars and the intimate harmonies Kassie and Benjamin, Nashville’s Goldpine, meld old-school country, singer-songwriter, and alternative folk-rock into a sound that can only be described as “Southern-Soul and Curious-Grit”.

"The easy comparison for Goldpine is the folk duo Shovels and Rope. There’s a similar vibe between the two bands that carries over a somewhat rowdy folk energy with rich harmonies."

Their innovative sound is driven by a racing-striped acoustic guitar and a suitcase kick-drum, but the bold vocal harmonies and Kassie’s powerhouse vocals seal the deal. Voices seamlessly intertwine in delicate thoughtful moments, other times cultivating in a roar of approval. 

"The duo Goldpine arrives with such a striking force that it becomes impossible to listen to it only once.” 

Goldpine is cathartic, raucous, beautiful and relevant all wrapped into one.
March 24th, 7pm
The Avalon Theatre
2 Slide Guitar Virtuosos
Performing a mix of original songs with contemporary and traditional blues and roots music, their shows are electric, virtuosic, and tastefully delivered by two great instrumental masters.
Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, the Louisiana slide guitar wizards whose trademark bottle neck chops and dobro and steel string talents culminate in world renowned showcases of guitar virtuosity.

Revered for his unique slide guitar technique, Sonny Landreth has collaborated with many legendary performers,
including John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett, Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton.

Five-time Grammy winner Cindy Cashdollar’s expertise is in great demand on both steel guitar and dobro. A member of the Texas Music Hall of Fame, she’s worked with many leading artists in various genres
including Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Rod Stewart, and Ryan Adams.
JUST ANNOUNCED !!!
Kids Version
March 25th,7pm and 26th, 2pm
The Avalon Theatre
Tickets are now on sale for our Avalon Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s Aladdin KIDS. Local students, ages 8 – 12, will present this Disney favorite on the Avalon stage!!

Details below  

Disney’s Aladdin KIDS Performed by the Avalon Children’s Theatre
Tickets: Adults - $10
Children (12 and under) - $5

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin KIDS is sure to send you on a flying carpet ride filled with adventure!

When the street urchin, Aladdin, discovers a magic lamp, he meets the Genie who has the power to grant him three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of Princess Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character.
The Steel Wheels
March 31, 8 p.m.
The Avalon Theatre
The Steel Wheels, who host their own Red Wing Roots Music Festival, are certainly not the first band to use bluegrass music as a springboard to dive into a rainbow of possibilities, but they are certainly among the best that do.

Few groups have come as far in such a short period of time as The Steel Wheels, which has gone from playing East Coast house parties and festivals to gracing the cover of the widely-read industry publication Pollstar.

Smearing the boundaries separating blues, bluegrass and gospel music, The Steel Wheels' sound has earned the band multiple awards and a near-permanent place atop independent music and Americana charts. 

Call them bluegrass, folk, country, jammy, roots or Americana. The monikers all fit The Steel Wheels, and they demonstrate they are quite worthy no matter the style.
Mile Twelve
April 1, 8 p.m.
Stoltz Listening Room      
RECOMMENDED IF YOU LIKE BLUEGRASS
“Mile Twelve’s strength lies in its ability to apply bluegrass’ natural affect to modern concerns.” WBUR, Boston’s NPR Station
Boston’s modern string band, Mile Twelve, is back in motion. From the first manic downbeat of their virtuosic new record, “Close Enough to Hear”, you’ll discover a band that is ready to explode from a restless pandemic-induced hiatus.

You’ll hear the same warmth and innovation that earned the band IBMA’s 2019 Album of the Year nomination and 2020 New Artist of the Year Award, and that’s gained them an international reputation as one of the most dynamic bands in contemporary acoustic music.

Chris Barron of The Spin Doctors April 7th
Stoltz Listening Room
Shemekia Copeland
April 8, 8 p.m.
The Avalon Theatre    
BREAKING (exciting) NEWS
This special program is in partnership with WHCP-FM, the next generation of Cambridge Community Radio expanding into Talbot County as early as summer 2023. We're opening our doors early for a reception to meet some of the WHCP team. And we’re looking forward to more collaborations with WHCP in the future! Special thanks to Cabin Creek Animal Hospital and the host of WHCP’s Lady Spins the Blues, Donna Flaggs, for sponsoring the band. (More WHCP info @ whcp.org) 

“Shemekia Copeland has established herself as one of the leading blues artists of our time.” NPR Music

Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. 

Winner of the 2021 Blues Music Award for B.B. King Entertainer Of The Year, Copeland connects with her audience on an intensely personal level, taking them with her on what

The Wall Street Journal calls “a consequential ride” of “bold and timely blues.”
NPR Music says Shemekia sings with “punchy defiance and potent conviction.”
The Houston Chronicle describes her songs as “resilient pleas for a kinder tomorrow.”  

Mari Black
Celtic Dance Driven Music
April 16 3 p.m.
The Stoltz Listening Room  
“Mari Black is an extraordinary musician; her sound is musical enthusiasm personified.”
Dr. John Turner, 10-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion.

"Superb, inspiring, and unforgettable! Her magic is such that she sweeps audiences along with the sounds she and her instrument make."
— Willie Ruff, Director of the Ellington Fellowship Jazz Series, Yale University

 Called “one of the brightest fiddlers around today” (Brian O’Donovan, WGBH radio’s A Celtic Sojourn), multi-style violinist and champion fiddler Mari Black delights audiences around the world with her energetic playing, sparkling stage presence, and dazzlingly virtuosic fiddling. 

Mari's dynamic performances are infused with her sense of playfulness and deep love of the history behind the music, as she weaves together driving dance tunes with beloved stories that bring the music to life. Walk into any of her shows, and you’re pretty much guaranteed to see people out of their seats and dancing in the aisles!
Karla Bonoff
April 21 8 p.m.
The Avalon Theatre  
"Long before Alanis and Jewel, there was a breed of singer/songwriters whose earthly anthems of soul-searching, heartache and joy touched souls in a way few can muster today.” 

Born and raised in Southern California, Karla Bonoff was a songwriter by the age of fifteen. Establishing herself in the early ‘80s as one of LA’s major artists and songwriters, Karla’s legacy as a writer and performer is captured in Billboard’s review of her song “All My Life” (made popular by Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt’s Grammy-winning cover)

Karla’s many accomplishments include: opening for James Taylor and Jackson Browne, working with musicians such as Russ Kunkel, Joe Walsh, Waddy Wachtel, Danny Kortchmar, Don Henley, and Peter Frampton. 
Adam Ezra Group
April 27, 8 p.m.
Stoltz Listening Room  
Working outside the confines of the traditional music industry, Adam Ezra and his bandmates built a community of fans through sheer grit and determination.

Fusing folk intimacy and rock energy with soul power and pop charm, the band first emerged from Boston in the early 2000s and quickly garnered widespread acclaim for their bold, insightful songwriting and interactive, euphoric performances. 

From hole-in-the-wall bars and house concerts to sold-out headline shows and dates with the likes of Little Big Town, The Wallflowers, Gavin DeGraw, Train, and The Wailers, Ezra and his bandmates treated every single gig like their last, attracting a die-hard following. 

The Max Kaplan Band
May 10, 8 p.m.
Stoltz Listening Room
RECOMMENDED IF YOU LOVE MEMPHIS BLUES
With a captivating front-man, soulful guitar leads, and a tight rhythm section, Memphis-based Max Kaplan has an exciting and original sound harkening back to the sonic landscape of funky Motown and Stax-era soul, to the guitar-driven blues of the 1960s. Max is an energetic vocalist and stage performer whose influences include B.B. King, Leon Bridges, James Brown, Alabama Shakes, Al Green, The Staples Singers, and more. 
ZOSO
The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
May 19, 8 p.m.
The Avalon Theatre
RECOMMENDED IF YOU LOVE JAW DROPPING 3 PART HARMONY
For over 28 years, ZOSO has maintained a reputation as being “the closest to the original of any Led Zeppelin tribute”
Chicago Sun-Times.
 
It’s pretty clear why: No other tribute band comes close to capturing the look, sound, and magic of when the mighty Zeppelin soared!!

No singer has ever captured the distinctive timbre, range, power, and seductive force of Robert Plant’s vocal delivery as adroitly as ZOSO’s lead vocalist and founder, Matt Jernigan.
ZOSO co-founder Adam Sandling, the band’s multi-instrumental master of electric bass, keyboards, and mandolin, likewise echoes John Paul Jones’ myriad gifts to a tee. 
Drummer Bevan Davies, the band’s burly, black-haired batteur, flattens the band’s fans nightly with his Bonham-approved triplet blasts, tympani thunder, and fat, lumbering grooves.
And taking on the demanding Jimmy Page persona is James Volpe Rotondi. Decked out in Page’s iconic dragon matador jacket, two-tone shoes, and cascading black hair, Rotondi wields his Gibson Les Paul and double-neck guitars like he was born to it. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to see why ZOSO’s spot-on recreation of the mythic presence of Led Zeppelin onstage keeps their dedicated, longtime fans coming back for more year after year! 
The Wildwoods
June 14, 8 p.m.
Stoltz Listening Room
REThe Wildwoods are an enchanting Folk/Americana trio based in Lincoln, Nebraska, whose flowing songwriting tandem has been praised by Paste Magazine as “focused and charmingly human”.

Comprised of husband and wife team Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), as well as Andrew Vaggalis (bass), The Wildwoods draw inspiration from a wide range of influences, including the styles of: Watchhouse, The Decemberists, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Peter, Paul, & Mary, Nickel Creek, Joni Mitchell, and Gregory Alan Isakov. 

The folk/Americana trio work to harmoniously and delicately blend their voices to create a sound so nostalgic that you may find yourself dreaming and longing for those sweet memories from your former days.