Date: Fri 22-Jan-1999

Publication: Bee

Author: SHANNON

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ON THE ROAD/SHANNON HICKS

SOLE will be performing next Friday (January 29) at Tuxedo Junction. The band

used to be known as Fun House.

MIND TYDES will be at Toad's Place in New Haven next Thursday (Jan 28). The

show will begin at 8 pm, and there are vouchers available that will provide a

discount on admission at the door. Anyone interested in receiving a voucher

can contact the band at MindTyde@aol.com. I also have a few spare vouchers

here at the office; call 426-3141. Also performing that night will be Leaf

Jumpers, Dirty Sanchez and St Tone. The show is open to all ages.

Before Mind Tydes heads down to New Haven next week, though, a different

Newtown band has something big happening this weekend. Don't forget about the

CD release party for PLAYBACK tonight (Jan 22) at The Fireside Inn in Newtown.

The party starts at 7:30 and will not only feature sets by Playback --

comprised entirely of Newtown musicians -- but also a few performances by

younger Newtown bands. Tickets are $5 at the door. Light refreshments and soft

drinks are included in that price; a cash bar will be available.

FROGWINGS, the side project of JOHN POPPER and members of THE ALLMAN BROS.

BAND (including Marc Quinones, Butch Trucks and Otell Burbridge), will be at

Toad's Place in New Haven next month. Opening the February 12 show will be

Derek Trucks Band. Tickets are on sale, $16.50 in advance, or $20 at the door.

The club has been featuring local bands quite a bit lately, with nights set

aside specifically for the purpose of showcasing two or three up-and-comers

per night. On Sunday (Januaruy 25), Local Night becomes Local Hardcore Night,

with performances by REV6EIGHT, DEATH THREAT and THROUGH MY PRIDE. On the 28th

is the Locals Night with MIND TYDES that is mentioned above. Tickets for Local

Nights are less than $10 at the door, even cheaper if picked up in advance.

These shows are also open to all ages.

Speaking of all ages, MOE returns to the New Haven club on February 4 for an

all ages show. Huffamoose opens. The following night, an bit of early Irish

celebrating with BLACK 47. Big Bad Johns and The Reilley Clan open that one.

This show is 21-and-over, however.

RUSTED ROOT returns to the state next month. The band is touring through the

spring to support its third album, a self-titled release. Tickets have gone on

sale for a February 17 concert at The Palace Theatre in New Haven.

A benefit concert will be performed next weekend for Clark Farm-CSA, a

community supported farm in Woodbury. The show will include performances by

TRIPLE THREAT BLUES BAND, FRO, and a third performer to be announced. Tickets

are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. The show will be at Ives Concert Hall,

in White Hall over on the main WestConn campus in Danbury (181 White Street).

Details, contact the farm at 263-5801 or 888-6164.

On Sunday, March 7, THE WOLFE TONES will be performing their 35th anniversary

concert at the North Haven Holiday Inn. Showtime is 5 pm. The inn is off I-91

Exit 12. Seating is limited, so reservations are being suggested. For ticket

costs and other info, call 387-2963 or 723-5981.

The jazz performance by MIKE COPPOLA that was to have been at Borders Books in

Danbury last week has been postponed to next Friday (Jan 29). Mr Coppola had

to postpone the Friday evening performance due to illness.

Until next week, I'll be seeing you... on the road.

Questions and comments concerning "On The Road" (or anything music related)

should be sent to Shannon Hicks, c/o Bee Publishing Co., 5 Church Hill Road,

Newtown 06470, or shannon @thebee.com. Include a phone number for

confirmation, please . If you don't have a stamp or a piece of paper or a

writing utensil that works, give me a call! Phone number at the office is

426-3141. Shows listed on the calendar at club locations are for ages 21 and

over unless specified.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

JANUARY 22 -- Playback CD release party at The Fireside Inn, Newtown

(performances by Newtown band Playback, also few addt'l Newtown bands,

proceeds benefit Newtown Youth Services); Maniac at Tuxedo Junction, Danbury;

Gene Pino at Borders Books, Danbury; Max Creek at Toad's Place, New Haven (all

ages), 4:20 and Carnival Dogs opening;

January 23 -- The Touch at Tuxedo Junction; The Wiggins Sisters at Borders;

January 24 -- The Pietasters at Toad's Place (all ages), The Slackers and 6

Under Par opening; Lunasa at Towne Crier Cafe, Pawling, NY;

January 25 -- Rev6Eight and Death Threat at Toad's Place (all ages), Through

My Pride opening;

January 26 -- Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Toad's Place;

January 28 -- Mind Tydes, Leaf Jumpers, Dirty Sanchez and St Tone at Toad's

Place;

January 29 -- Sole (formerly Fun House) at Tuxedo Junction; Mike Coppola at

Borders Books; Simple Jim at Toad's Place, Paradise Vendors and Eclectic

Nobody's opening; Merle Saunders at Towne Crier Cafe (special solo

performance), The Reich Project opening;

January 30 -- Best of the Best Connecticut Concert featuring Fabulous Farquar,

Eight to the Bar and Galvanized Jazz Band at The Palace Theatre, New Haven

(Eight/Bar and Galvanized were winners in 1998 Connecticut magazine Readers'

Poll); The Zoo at Tuxedo Junction; Fred Gillen, Jr at Borders; Luther "Guitar

Junior" Johnson & The Magic Rockers at Towne Crier Cafe; Triple Threat Blues

Band and Fro at WCSU/White Hall, Danbury (third act TBA; benefit for Clark

Farm-CSA).