Nutopians -Celebrating the Songs of John Lennon
Date and Time
Saturday Dec 7, 2013
8:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA 01966
Travelling by Car:
Rockport is 45 miles from downtown Boston.
Drive north on Route 128 (through two rotaries) to the traffic light in Gloucester.
At the traffic light, turn left onto Route 127.
Drive 4 miles to Rockport.
Continue through “Five Corners” onto Route 127A (Broadway) toward the harbor. It’s a slight vere to the right. At the stop sign at Mt. Pleasant Street (lighthouse in median), turn left and then bear left onto Main Street. The Shalin Liu Performance Center is on the right at 37 Main Street.
Travelling by Train:
Rockport is accessible by commuter rail from Boston and other Northshore towns. The commuter rail originates from North Station on the Green line in Boston. The train station is ½ mile walk to the concert hall.
Walking Directions from Rockport Train Station:
Leave Rockport Commuter Rail Station and turn left onto Railroad Avenue. Turn right onto King Street for and then turn right onto Beach Street (Atlantic Ocean and Front Beach on other side of Beach Street). Follow Beach Street and the Shalin Liu Performance Center will be on your left after you’ve merged onto Main Street. The Congregational Church is across the street.
Contact Information
978.546.7391
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Description
December 8th marks the 32nd anniversary of John Lennon's tragic death. Join us as we celebrate his music and life with The Nutopians, an elegant award-winning eight-piece ensemble that celebrates Lennon's genius and artistry. Created and led by Rex Fowler of Aztec Two-Step and Tom Dean of Devonsquare, The Nutopians's name was given to them by Yoko Ono herself. The band gives remarkably fresh acoustic treatments to Lennon's Beatles and solo song compositions that often inspire a whole new appreciation for the late icon's music. The Nutopians' awe-inspiring live show features poignant song narratives, and like their award winning CD ''Imagined,'' compelling lead singing and three-part harmonies. Known for their impeccable musicianship, the band members play an impressive array of instruments that include acoustic 6 & 12-string, electric and bass guitars, cello, violin, mandola, accordion, piano, chromatic harmonica, and light percussion. The band's arrangements, in a series of single and mini-medleys, often weave melody and lyric in new and unexpected ways. ''With these intelligent heartfelt renditions of Lennon's best known songs, The Nutopians ranks right up there with the very best Lennon interpreters ever.'' WFUV and Satellite Radio ''The Nutopians… show… was amazing. Simply put, [the] band has captured all the nuances and emotions of those Lennon songs. Every word and chord and subtle note seemed to evoke so much meaning to us.'' Journal News Tickets: $49, $39, $27
