Best April Music

Posted OnMarch 21, 2019

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Best April Music: From Michael Feinstein to Nile Rodgers & Chic Cuba’s Tiempo Libre to Roger McGuinn, Tommy James & The Shondells, Music of ABBA and Martin Barre of Jethro Tull.

Jon Anderson of Yes, 1,000 Hands Tour, Ridgefield Playhouse, Wed, 4/3: 8pm: Don’t miss this full retrospective of Jon Anderson’s hits from Yes, Jon & Vangelis, his solo career and music from his new album 1000 Hands! Anderson, the lead singer for the Prog Rock band, Yes, was the author and creative visionary behind the ground-breaking albums Fragile and Close to the Edge, and co-wrote Yes hits “I’ve Seen All Good People”, “Roundabout”, and “Owner Of A Lonely Heart”. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

The Record Company, Capitol Theatre, Fri, 4/5: 8pm: Grammy-nominated band had No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Alternative Music Charts with “Off The Ground” in 2016 and “Life to Fix” in 2018 plus four other charting singles from their first two albums. Their music is influenced by John Lee Hooker, The Stooges and The Rolling Stones. They have toured with John Mayer, Grace Potter, Tombone Shorty and Blackberry Smoke. 149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)

Tiempo Libre, Performing Arts Center, Sun, 4/7: 3pm: Equally at home in concert halls, jazz clubs, festival stages, and dance venues, Tiempo Libre’s sophisticated tropical music makes them one of the hottest Latin bands on the scene today. Classically trained at Cuba’s premier conservatories, the members of this three-time Grammy-nominated band are celebrated for their timba music, an irresistible, dance-inducing mix of Latin jazz and Cuban son. (735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase; www.artscenter.org)

Nick Lowe’s Quality Rock & Roll Review starring Los Straitjackets, Fri, 4/12: 8pm: Ben Ratliff of the New York Times describes Nick Lowe’s live show as “elegant and nearly devastating.” Since his days as a power pop icon (“Cruel to Be Kind”, “I Knew the Bride (When She Used to Rock & Roll”) he has turned into a a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, starting with 1995′s “The Impossible Bird” through to 2011′s “The Old Magic”. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Editor’s Choice! Tommy James & The Shondells, Ridgefield Playhouse, Sat, 4/13: 8pm: Tommy James has been fronting rock bands since the age of 12. From the Bubble Gum sound to psychedelic rock, Tommy has had 2 No. 1 hits and 7 Top Ten hits including, “Crimson & Clover”, “Chrystal Blue Persuasion”, “Draggin The Line”, “I Think We’re Alone Now”, “Hanky Panky” and “Mony Mony”. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

SOLD OUT! John Prine, Capitol Theatre, Fri, 4/12: 8pm: Two-time Grammy-winner, 2019 Rock & Roll and Songwriter’s Hall of Fame nominee, John Prine is widely regarded as one of the greatest song-writers of all time. His signature songs include Bonnie Raitt’s “Angel from Montgomery”, “Sam Stone”, “Illegal Smile”, “Dear Abby”, “Christmas in Prison, “The Great Compromise” and “Come Back To Us Barbara Lewis Hare Krishna Beauregard”. Johnny Cash, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Norah Jones, Miranda Lambert and Zac Brown have recorded his songs. (149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)

Roger McGuinn, Tarrytown Music Hall, Sat, 4/13: 8pm: Following his sold-out Sweetheart of the Rodeo 50th Anniversary Tour, Byrds frontman and psychedelic granny glasses super model Roger McGuinn returns to Tarrytown for a night of Byrds classics. Including, “Mr. Tambourine Man”, “So You Wanna Be a Rock and Roll Star”, “Eight Miles High”, “Chestnut Mare”, “Ballad of Easy Rider”, “Turn, Turn, Turn”, and so many more. (13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Editors Choice! Michael Feinstein Trio, Ridgefield Playhouse, Wed, 4/17: 8pm: Here’s a great get for The Ridgefield. The Ambassador of the Great American Songbook has earned five Grammy-noms. His Emmy nominated PBS-TV specials and his acclaimed NPR series and concerts have been broadcast round the globe. He has performed at iconic venues such as The White House, Buckingham Palace, Hollywood Bowl, Carnegie Hall and Sydney Opera House. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Lettuce, Capitol Theatre, Sat, 4/20: 8pm: Funk band from Boston’s Berklee Music School have developed strong following by word of mouth in NY, San Francisco, Chicago and Tokyo (Who knew?) with their traditional rock set plus sax, horns, and B3 organ, They’re regulars at The Cap. (149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)

Martin Barre Celebrates 50 Years of Jethro Tull, Ridgefield Playhouse, Wed, 4/24: 8pm: Jethro Tull guitarist Martin Barre, renowned for his formidable mastery of historic riffs, power chords and soaring melodic solos, and 7-piece band that including former Tull bassist Dee Palmer and drummer Clive Bunker present a multi-media presentation highlighting 50 years of Jethro Tull’s classic hits such as “Aqualung,” “Bungle in the Jungle,” “Locomotive Breath,” “Cross Eyed Mary” and more! (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Nile Rodgers & Chic, Capitol Theatre, Thurs, 4/25: 8pm: A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and three-time Grammy-winner is known for his “chucking” guitar style and his disco-funk band Chic who had hits with “Le Freak”, “Good Times” and “Everybody Dance” to name a few. He co-wrote and produced “We Are Family” for Sister Sledge, “I’m Coming Out” for Diana Ross; and produced David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance”, Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” and hits for Duran Duran and INXS. (149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)

Arrival From Sweden, Music of ABBA, Ridgefield Playhouse Sat, 4/27: 8pm: Hailed as the “closest you will get to see ABBA”, this show has all the costumes, stage theatrics and songs including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Does Your Mother Know, Take A Chance, SOS, The Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper, Money Money Money, Waterloo, Honey Honey, Fernando, Chiquitita, Knowing Me Knowing You, Thank You For The Music, Lay All Your Love On Me, Gimme Gimme Gimme and more.(80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Hot Ticket Alerts May

Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Tarrytown Music Hall, Fri, 5/3: 8pm: First time I saw the Rascals, I was 11 and they were performing in my high school gymnasium. A year later they were bumping The Beatles off the charts with a string of No. 1 hits, “Good Lovin’”, “Groovin’” and “People Got To Be Free”. These Rock and Roll Hall of Famers from New Jersey followed up with high charting hits like “How Can I Be Sure”, “A Beautiful Morning”, “It’s Wonderful”, “I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore” and more. (80 E. Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

The Fab Faux, Fan Favorites and Beatles Solo Years, Capitol Theatre, Sat, 5/4: 8pm: Known as “The Beatles tribute band without the wigs”, The Fab Faux stick to the music. Founded by Will Lee, bassist for Late Show With David Letterman, and Jimmy Vivino, bandleader for Conan, The Fab Faux will bring horn sections, string orchestras and teams of background vocalists to perform studio versions of Beatles classics live. (149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)

Joan Baez Fare Thee Well Tour, Capitol Theatre, Fri, 5/3 & Sun, 5/5: 8pm: Joan Baez celebrates her new album, Whistle Down the Road, with this new tour. A folk icon, many songs that Joan Baez introduced in her early years found their way into the rock vernacular: “House Of the Rising Sun” (the Animals), “Babe, I’m Gonna Leave You” (Led Zeppelin), “What Have They Done To the Rain” (The Searchers), and “Long Black Veil” (The Band). She is best known her performance of “Joe Hill”, at Woodstock, “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”, and “Forever Young”. (149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)

The String Cheese Incident, Capitol Theatre, Sat-Mon, 5/25-27: 8pm: Jam band legends from Colorado, The String Cheese Incident celebrates its 25th anniversary with three nights at The Cap. Incorporating everything from an electric mandolin, violin, lap steel guitar to an accordion, the band delivers elements of bluegrass, rock, electronica, country, calypso, jazz, reggae and psychedelia, (149 Westchester Ave, Port Chester; www.capitoltheatre.com)