This weekend, the Colonial Theatre will host two great concerts...
Tonight, legendary roots rocker Steve Forbert will take the stage with Paul Thorn as the opening act. Forbert debuted in 1978 with "Alive on Arrival," which earned critical acclaim for its taut, poetic lyrics. The follow-up, 1979's "Jackrabbit Slim," was his most successful outing, reaching the Top 20 on the strength of the hit single "Romeo's Tune" (allegedly inspired by the late Supreme Florence Ballard). Forbert has come to be known as a skillful songwriter and performer. His most recent release, the Chris Goldsmith-produced "Over with You," appeared in 2012.
On Sunday, WXPN welcomes two music icons to the stage: David Bromberg and Tom Rush. Bromberg has played with everyone, he’s toured everywhere, he can lead a raucous big band or hold an audience silent with a solo acoustic blues. Born in Philadelphia in 1945 and raised in Tarrytown, NY, “as a kid I listened to rock ’n’ roll and whatever else was on the radio,” says Bromberg. His sensitive and versatile approach to guitar-playing earned him jobs playing the Village “basket houses” for tips, the occasional paying gig, and lots of employment as a backing musician for Tom Paxton, Jerry Jeff Walker and Rosalie Sorrels, among others. He became a first-call, “hired gun” guitarist for recording sessions, ultimately playing on hundreds of records by artists including Bob Dylan (New Morning, Self Portrait, Dylan), Link Wray, The Eagles, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, and Carly Simon.
There are still tickets left for these events, but they're going fast... Click HERE to purchase.
Tonight, legendary roots rocker Steve Forbert will take the stage with Paul Thorn as the opening act. Forbert debuted in 1978 with "Alive on Arrival," which earned critical acclaim for its taut, poetic lyrics. The follow-up, 1979's "Jackrabbit Slim," was his most successful outing, reaching the Top 20 on the strength of the hit single "Romeo's Tune" (allegedly inspired by the late Supreme Florence Ballard). Forbert has come to be known as a skillful songwriter and performer. His most recent release, the Chris Goldsmith-produced "Over with You," appeared in 2012.
On Sunday, WXPN welcomes two music icons to the stage: David Bromberg and Tom Rush. Bromberg has played with everyone, he’s toured everywhere, he can lead a raucous big band or hold an audience silent with a solo acoustic blues. Born in Philadelphia in 1945 and raised in Tarrytown, NY, “as a kid I listened to rock ’n’ roll and whatever else was on the radio,” says Bromberg. His sensitive and versatile approach to guitar-playing earned him jobs playing the Village “basket houses” for tips, the occasional paying gig, and lots of employment as a backing musician for Tom Paxton, Jerry Jeff Walker and Rosalie Sorrels, among others. He became a first-call, “hired gun” guitarist for recording sessions, ultimately playing on hundreds of records by artists including Bob Dylan (New Morning, Self Portrait, Dylan), Link Wray, The Eagles, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, and Carly Simon.
There are still tickets left for these events, but they're going fast... Click HERE to purchase.
