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SUMMARY:Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman
DESCRIPTION:Virtuoso multi-instrumentalists Jerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman celebrate the roots of American music with an energetic blend of acoustic blues\, ragtime\, traditional jazz\, Tin Pan Alley favorites\, and original songs. Their masterful musicianship\, rich storytelling\, and infectious chemistry create an unforgettable concert honoring the enduring spirit of early American musical traditions. \nJerron Paxton and Dennis Lichtman are world-renowned multi-instrumentalists and vocalists whose formal musical partnership began with a video shoot\, Just Cross the River From Queens\, at the Louis Armstrong House Museum in 2017. Paxton and Lichtman recently released their first full-length duo recording. The duo were Artists-In-Residence at NYC’s Symphony Space for the 2024-25 season and have toured the US and internationally together since 2019. \nSmithsonian Folkways recording artist Paxton presents Black folk music from nearly all the idioms that entails: stride piano jazz from New Orleans to New York; deep blues on guitar and harmonica; rural music from the beginnings of Black arrival in America played on fiddle and\nbanjo; ragtime; and other turn-of-the-century-music that gives the full breadth of pre-WWII Black music without lecturing\, but rather inviting you to enjoy that music as it was given to him. Paxton transports his audiences not to a time\, but to a state of mind that allows them to enjoy and internalize Black folk music\, as has been the American experience for centuries. \nLichtman is a world-traveling bandleader who is best known for running the famed trad-jazz jam sessions at Mona’s Bar in New York City since 2007\, which was described in the Wall Street Journal as “ground zero for an emerging late-night scene of young traditional jazz and swing players.” He is a masterful multi-instrumentalist (clarinet\, mandolin\, violin\, and more) who has toured and recorded with David Byrne\, The Lovestruck Balladeers\, Pokey LaFarge\, Ghost Train Orchestra\, Jim Kweskin\, and his own projects: The Brain Cloud\, Mona’s Hot Four\,\nand his newest all-original album Secret Workshop. \nPaxton and Lichtman’s mutual love of the history\, stories\, and significance behind the music they play is apparent as they romp through an energetic and engaging set of acoustic blues\, ragtime\, Tin Pan Alley pop songs\, 1920s jazz\, twin fiddle hoe-downs\, and original songs and compositions.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/jerron-paxton-and-dennis-lichtman/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Josh Ritter
DESCRIPTION:A Book of Gold Thrown Open \nJosh Ritter is a renowned singer\, songwriter\, musician\, artist and best-selling author. One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices\, he has released eleven studio albums including 2019’s widely acclaimed Fever Breaks of which NPR Music praised\, “He remains a hydrant of ideas while embodying an endless capacity for empathy and indignation\, often within a single song.” \n“Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip\, but his hand has never felt surer.” NPR Music \nHis twelfth studio album I Believe in You\, My Honeydew is out now. Two-plus decades into his celebrated career\, Ritter has written music that has transcended generations including luminaries such as Bob Dylan\, Joan Baez\, and Bob Weir covering his songs.” The Book of Gold Thrown Open tour is meant to encompass the whole of Ritter’s career\, versus focusing on any one studio album. \nIn addition to his work as a musician\, Ritter is also a national best-selling author\, having released two novels to date: 2021’s “The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All” and 2011’s “Bright’s Passage”. Released to critical attention\, Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review that “Bright’s Passage” shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime. This is the work of a gifted novelist. \n“Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip\, but his hand has never felt surer.” NPR Music \n“Harking back to Bob Dylan\, Bruce Springsteen and maybe a little Mark Knopfler\, Mr. Ritter has always been a slinger of serious ideas and high-flown imagery.” The New York Times \n“Mysterious\, melancholy\, melodic and those are only the M’s.” -Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/josh-ritter/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
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SUMMARY:East Nash Grass
DESCRIPTION:How did East Nash Grass follow up their 2024 International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) award for Best New Artist? By earning a nomination for Entertainer of the Year\, IBMA’s highest honor\, in 2025\, and celebrating fiddler Maddie Denton’s win as Fiddler of the Year. In short\, East Nash Grass have quickly established themselves as the fresh new face of Nashville’s storied bluegrass tradition\, a supergroup of rising stars: Grand Master Fiddle champion Denton is joined by banjo player Cory Walker (banjo player on the five-time nominated “Carter & Cleveland” album this year\, among numerous accolades)\, 2022 IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Harry Clark\, and new guitar player Frank Rische. This is an all-star band that harkens back to the sort of talent collected in the original Blue Grass Boys and a powerhouse leader of the next generation in bluegrass excellence.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/east-nash-grass/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Photography
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SUMMARY:Hotel Transylvania
DESCRIPTION:Dracula’s luxurious monster resort is turned upside down when an unsuspecting human stumbles into Hotel Transylvania and falls for his daughter\, Mavis. Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy\, lovable characters\, and spooky fun\, this animated family favorite is a delight for audiences of all ages.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/hotel-transylvania/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Santiago Cañón-Valencia\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Colombian cellist Santiago Cañón-Valencia is an internationally acclaimed soloist\, composer\, and recording artist recognized for his expressive depth and technical brilliance. Described by The Strad as “technically flawless… totally under the skin of the composers’ idioms\,” he will perform works of Debussy\, Ginastera\, Shostakovich\, and more. \nProgram \nDEBUSSY: Sonate in D minor\, L. 135\nGINASTERA: Cello Sonata\, Op. 49\nPÄRT: Fratres\nCAÑON-VALENCIA: Ad Noctem\nSHOSTAKOVICH: Cello Sonata in D minor\, Op. 40\nBorn in Bogotá in 1995\, he made his orchestral debut at just six years old with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Bogotá and has since built a global career spanning major concert halls and orchestras. \nA BBC New Generation Artist (2022)\, Cañón-Valencia has performed with leading ensembles including the BBC Symphony Orchestra\, Brussels Philharmonic\, Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra\, and Seoul Philharmonic\, as well as orchestras throughout the Americas and Europe. His 2025–2026 season features engagements with the San Francisco Symphony\, Kansas City Symphony\, and Camerata Pacifica\, alongside international recitals and festival appearances. \nA prizewinner at major competitions—including Silver Medalist and Audience Favorite at the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition—he is also a passionate advocate for new music\, regularly premiering and commissioning works by contemporary composers. \nAs a recording artist\, his releases range from core repertoire to original compositions\, including his debut on Deutsche Grammophon and his album Ascenso\, highlighting Latin American voices. Equally dedicated to artistic exploration\, Cañón-Valencia’s work reflects a broad creative vision that extends beyond performance into composition and the visual arts.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/santiago-canon-valencia-cello/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:JazzReach’s METTA QUINTET
DESCRIPTION:All of JazzReach’s artistic programming is carried out exclusively by the organization’s critically acclaimed resident ensemble\, METTA QUINTET. \nMETTA QUINTET pushes the boundaries of modern jazz with adventurous originals\, dynamic improvisation\, and bold collaborations. Featuring some of today’s most inventive musicians\, the acclaimed ensemble blends exceptional artistry with a passion for innovation\, creating an exciting\, immersive concert experience that celebrates jazz’s limitless creativity and evolving future. \nA cohesive\, tight-knit unit featuring some of today’s most esteemed\, creative artists\, METTA QUINTET is fueled by a collective\, open-minded musical curiosity and dedicated to exploring new artistic territory while maintaining a passionate commitment to arts education\, fostering new audiences and nurturing young talent. \nThrough the commissioning of all-new works and the creation of immersive\, live multi-media concert programs for the MAIN STAGE\, METTA QUINTET is committed to challenging convention and expanding the boundaries of the live jazz experience. \nThe quintet released its critically acclaimed debut recording\, Going to Meet The Man (Koch) in 2002 featuring eight commissioned works by the then-emerging\, now-renowned composers\, Brad Mehldau\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, Mark Turner\, Larry Goldings and George Colligan. All works were inspired by short stories by celebrated American author James Baldwin. In July 2006\, Sunnyside Records released the quintet’s second critically lauded CD Subway Songs\, which features eight all-original commissioned compositions inspired by the sociological dynamism of the New York City Subway experience. \nIn early 2012\, the quintet\, in partnership with the digital music distributor\, The Orchard\, released the globally-themed\, Big Drum/Small World to unanimously positive reviews! The project features a diverse array of all-new music by renowned composers from eight different countries including Lionel Loueke\, Miguel Zenon\, Rudresh Mahanthappa\, Yosvanny Terry\, Omer Avital and Metta Quintet’s very own\, Marcus Strickland. The project explores the globalization and ever-broadening definition and sound of jazz.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/jazzreachs-metta-quintet/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Andy Grammer
DESCRIPTION:An intimate\, high-energy evening with multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer. Stripped to its core\, this one-man show blends acoustic performance\, spoken word\, storytelling\, and real-time audience connection into something deeply personal and undeniably uplifting. With only a piano\, a guitar\, and a room full of voices\, Andy turns the stage into a shared experience: moving effortlessly between chart-topping hits\, new songs\, and the stories behind them. Raw\, funny\, and fully present\, it’s an invitation into the heart of the music. \nMulti-platinum artist Andy Grammer continues to energize\, empower\, and bring together audiences around the world with his uplifting and honest pop anthems. His observations and affirmations pick people back up when they need it\, affirm their potential\, and encourage them to keep going. Grammer was even named the #1 “Happy” Streaming artist globally. Inspiring fans around the world\, he has over 3B global streams under his belt and a social media footprint of nearly 5M followers. \nHis catalog consists of numerous hits\, including the 5X platinum single “Honey\, I’m Good;” the 2X platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up\,” “Fresh Eyes\, and “Don’t Give Up On Me;” the platinum singles “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah)” and “Fine By Me;” and the gold albums Andy Grammer (2011) and Magazines Or Novels (2014).  When “Don’t Give Up On Me” became the soundtrack for ESPN’s 13th annual V Week for Cancer Research\, he garnered a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction and a Clio Award. \nGrammer recently released the deluxe version of his acclaimed new studio album Monster via S-Curve/Hollywood Records. Monster sees Grammer elevating the high-energy songwriting that has won him millions of fans around the globe and leaning into acoustic melodies inspired by a novel foray into the mandolin. Grammer poignantly explores themes of family\, relationships\, happiness\, and letting go across the project. \nGrammer’s passions not only lie in his music\, but also in his philanthropic work. He was recently recognized by Claire’s Place Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis Support (‘Clarity Impact Award’) and by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (‘Defender of Potential’ Award) for the incredible impact his work has made in the world. He is an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken at high-profile events including Mental Health America’s 2022 Annual Conference as the keynote speaker.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/andy-grammer/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jesse Cook
DESCRIPTION:A global artist in every sense of the word\, Jesse Cook redefines music’s power to connect people across cultures and continents. \nOver the last three decades\, the Paris-born\, Toronto-raised master of the Spanish guitar has built a devoted following for his spellbinding rumba flamenco\, routinely selling out performance halls from London to Los Angeles\, Milan to Montreal. \nOn stage\, Cook radiates infectious energy\, collaborating with his band and guest instrumentalists to craft immersive\, unforgettable experiences. His concerts are celebrated for their warmth\, precision\, and emotional depth. \nThroughout his decades-long career\, Jesse Cook has remained devoted to musical exploration. His boundary-defying artistry has introduced flamenco and world music to wider audiences while maintaining a signature style that is both technically masterful and soulfully expressive. \nThat authenticity has clearly resonated—with over a billion streams and views across platforms to date—proving his sound remains as relevant as it is revered.
URL:https://massbytrain.com/event/jesse-cook/
LOCATION:Shalin Liu Performance Center\, 37 Main Street\, Rockport\, MA\, 01966\, United States
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