Good Morning Everyone!
This past Sunday, we hosted our 97th outdoor show since May 16 and the weather this weekend was beautiful! We have more Drive-In shows this weekend and they are gonna ROCK! Our James Taylor Tribute show on Friday is SOLD OUT but we do still have tickets left for INXS tribute show with KICK (INXS Tribute) and our shows with THE MACHINE, the very popular nationally touring Pink Floyd tribute band. Come play with us! The weather won’t stay nice forever.
INDOOR SHOWS ARE COMING BACK!
We are starting to add a few indoor shows to our schedule and I wanted to give you some information about how we are handling the venue when we start having people come indoors again. Frankly, there is a difference between what the State of New Hampshire is allowing and how we are seating the venue (our plan is much more conservative). Our adjusted Covid capacity is going to be around 130 (of 700). We could easily fit another 45+ people and meet NH regulations but we are more interested in having many shows that people are comfortable attending than having a few shows that people feel are overcrowded. We’re in this for the long haul because this virus isn’t going away anytime soon.
Here are some highlights of how we will be handling indoor shows:
- Patrons will have staggered entry and exit times to avoid lines.
- Nobody will be seated within 25 feet of the stage.
- We will have 16 tables on the floor (instead of 52) Tables will seat 4 people instead of 6 and will be spaced 13 feet apart.
- We will turn off our HVAC system when patrons are in the venue and turn on our two air exchangers, forcing air up an out of the venue rather than recirculating it.
- The seating in the mezzanine will utilize new technology that spaces patrons 6 ft apart. This will allow for groups of different sizes.
- We have eliminated three of the rows in the mezzanine.
- Shows will not have intermissions and last about 90 minutes.
- We will not have meet and greets with artists.
- All patrons (even mezzanine) will be offered food and beverage services at their seats from waitstaff. The bar and food window will not be open, which will eliminate lines.
- We will have people monitoring bathroom so there are never too many people in there at one time.
- And, lastly, you could take a bath in the amount of sanitizer and cleaning products we have purchased and there will be ample signage throughout the venue.
We booked ONE new indoor show this week:
December 4 GARY HOEY’S “HO HO HOEY” 25th Anniversary Show
Stay safe. Be kind. We are all in this together.
Scott & his amazing crew
THIS WEEK’S DRIVE-IN SHOWS
September 25 THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLOR (5pm)
This show is SOLD OUT!
September 26 KICK - THE INXS EXPERIENCE (12pm & 3pm)
The USA’s most captivating salute and tribute to the internationally acclaimed rock band, INXS.
Formed in 2014, two years after INXS stopped touring, KICK - The INXS Experience has beautifully managed to capture the spirit of INXS in both its sound and live performance, bringing the highest level of musicianship to the audience while showing a true passion for the music of INXS. Vocalist, guitarist, and singer-songwriter Cory Massi is the founding frontman of KICK, and has long held a respect and admiration for the late great Michael Hutchence. Massi even auditioned for the reality TV show, Rockstar: INXS, in 2004, where contestants competed to become the new lead vocalist for INXS. What convinced him to audition? “I loved Michael’s singing and his personality,” notes Massi. “I saw INXS when I was a teenager in ‘88 and ‘89; they were great, and the people were just gaga over them. Michael left a big impression with his star power; he really had it, that guy. Our range is similar and I just went for it. I had to sing “Mystify” acappella so I was kind of nervous because I didn’t have a band behind me. There was a camera a foot away from my face and it was out of my comfort zone; I would probably still feel uncomfortable today. I didn’t get the gig: I was one of the last people to try out and I think by the time I auditioned they had already made their selection. No excuse: it was a good experience. We include “Mystify” in our set and when I sing it, I have my band with me and we love the music, so we play it with a lot of heart.”
The focus has been on faithfully recreating the music in its most powerful sense; an in-the-pocket bottom end from bass player Don Leslie and drummer Johnny Dee, a brilliant combination of piano and synth by Mark Goodnough, the signature guitar tones produced by guitarist Todd King and Jason Taylor, the saxophone by Nottingham, England’s Tom Wheat, and the spot-on lead vocals by Cory Massi, all lend to a powerful high-energy show. KICK - The INXS Experience will take you back. It will reignite your passion for INXS. It will introduce you to music that is still as fresh today as the day it was written; from “Original Sin” to “Elegantly Wasted” and everything in between, including (but not limited to) “Need You Tonight,” “New Sensation,” “What You Need,” “Don’t Change,” “Listen Like Thieves,” “The One Thing,” “Bitter Tears,” “Suicide Blonde,” “Not Enough Time,” “Beautiful Girl,” and “Devil Inside.” - (Listen/Watch)
September 27 THE MACHINE Performs Pink Floyd (1pm & 4pm)
The Machine performs Pink Floyd, America’s top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 30-year reputation for extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, selling out theaters, premier showcase rooms and casinos across North America, Europe and Asia, performing at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, and Gathering of the Vibes, and sharing the stage with full symphony orchestras, including the Atlanta, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Charlotte and San Diego Symphonies, as well as the Buffalo Philharmonic.
The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. With stellar musicianship and passionate delivery, The Machine explores collective improvisation rivaling that of an early 1970’s Pink Floyd. Their use of expanded theatrical elements and elaborate stage displays and lighting continues in the spirit of the later Floyd of the 1980’s. The band is also known for recreating entire albums as a part of their show, accepting requests from fans, and for taking an A to Z approach in which one song is played for every letter of the alphabet. Special shows include lasers by the same company that provides classic Pink Floyd laser effects for Roger Waters and David Gilmour tours. - (Listen/Watch)
NEW INDOOR SHOW ADDED
December 4 GARY HOEY’S “HO HO HOEY” 25th Anniversary Show
Arguably one of the most popular New England holiday shows, this one will rock your jingle bells! Listen to the classic holiday songs we all know (and then some) with a rockin’ twist. This is going to be a blast and should really help you start the holiday season off right! - (Listen)
*A December 5th show was also added which is the official reschedule date for Gary Hoey’s show originally scheduled on 9/11/20. That show is already SOLD OUT.
RESCHEDULED SHOWS
These shows listed below are the shows that have been rescheduled (or cancelled) so far due to Covid-19**. The list will be updated as we go. All updates can be found on the Coronavirus Update page of our website: www.tupelomusichall.com/coronavirus
*All ticket holders for the below shows were emailed by either Scott or Tag which requires a response. If you did not receive an email (and it is not hiding out in spam) shoot us an email and we will happily resend!
**If a show you have tickets for is not listed below, we will get to it, we promise! We can only track so many at a time, so please be patient. Thank you!
(3/24) - Tower of Power - Saturday, October 10 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(3/27) - Masters of the Telecaster - Friday, December 18 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(3/28) - Dinner Theater (Lend Me A Tenor) - CANCELLED
(3/29) - Bernard Ilsley - The London Medium - Saturday, October 31 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(4/3) - Tom Rush - Sunday, January 10, 2021
(4/17) - The Marshall Tucker Band - Sunday, December 13 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(4/24) - Tupelo Night of Comedy (Tony V, Jason Merrill, and Francis Birch) - CANCELLED
(4/26) - Sara Evans - Thursday, August 27 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(5/1) - Joe Nichols - Friday, December 11 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(5/3) - Ann Wilson - CANCELLED
(5/5) - Simrit - CANCELLED
(5/6) - Daughtry Acoustic Trio - Tuesday, March 16, 2021
(5/8) - Christopher Cross - Sunday, February 28, 2021
(5/9) - Sister Hazel - Thursday, June 24, 2021
(5/15) - Roomful of Blues - Friday, April 23, 2021
(5/16) - Lenny Clarke - Saturday, January 16, 2021
(5/22) - Al Stewart - Sunday, April 11, 2021
(5/23) - Uli Jon Roth - CANCELLED
(5/30) - An Evening of Sinatra & Peggy Lee - Sunday, January 3, 2021
(6/6) - Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters - Saturday, June 5, 2021
(6/7) - Liz Longley - Thursday, April 1, 2021
(6/14) - Eric Martin of Mr. Big - Sunday, December 20 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(6/18) - Richie Kotzen - Thursday, January 28, 2021
(6/20) - Peter Wolf - Saturday, November 21 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(6/21) - The Airplane Family - Friday, October 30 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(6/24) - Thunder From Down Under - Tuesday, June 8, 2021
(6/26) - David Cook - Sunday, October 25 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(6/27) - Tommy Emmanuel - Saturday, February 13, 2021
(6/28) - America - Saturday, January 30, 2021
(7/7) - Arrival From Sweden (The Music of ABBA) - Tuesday, April 27, 2021
(7/8) - Arrival From Sweden (The Music of ABBA) - Wednesday, April 28, 2021
(7/9) - Three Dog Night - Friday, March 5, 2021
(7/11) - TUSK - Friday, July 9, 2021
(7/12) - The Musical Box - Friday, November 20 - (To be rescheduled again - DATE TBD)
(7/18) - Crystal Bowersox - Thursday, March 25, 2021
(7/20) - Blues Project 2020 - Saturday, May 1, 2021
(7/23) - The Verve Pipe - Friday, May 21, 2021
(7/25) - The Stranger - Saturday, May 22, 2021
(8/1) - Foreigners Journey - Saturday, April 10, 2021
(8/8) - Dueling Pianos - Rescheduled to a Drive-In show on September 11th
(8/13) - The Music of Cream - Saturday, April 17, 2021
(8/14) - LeAnn Rimes - Saturday, February 27, 2021
(8/15) - Cherry Cherry - Sunday, August 15, 2021
(8/16) - Toxic Monkey - Saturday, December 4, 2021
(8/22) - Damn The Torpedoes - Saturday, March 6, 2021
(8/23) - Shawn Mullins - Rescheduled to a Drive-In Show on September 19th
(8/29) - Marc Broussard - Friday, May 7, 2021
(9/4) - Stryper - Thursday, April 29, 2021
(9/5) - Dueling Pianos - Saturday, November 21 (Indoor show/25% capacity)
(9/10) - Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush - Thursday, September 9, 2021
(9/11) - Gary Hoey - Saturday, December 5 (Indoor show/25% capacity)
(9/13) - Edwin McCain - Wednesday, June 9, 2021
(9/18) - Rick Springfield - Thursday, August 5, 2021
(9/19) - Laurie Berkner - Saturday, September 18, 2021
(9/20) - Glenn Miller Orchestra - Sunday, May 16, 2021
(9/24) - Martin Barre - Aqualung 50th Anniversary - Thursday, April 22, 2021
(9/25) - KICK - The INXS Experience - Rescheduled to a Drive-In show on September 26th
(9/26) - The Dirty Knobs - Sunday, September 26, 2021
(10/14) - Bob Saget - Thursday, April 8, 2021
(11/13) - Dueling Pianos - Saturday, November 21 (Indoor show/25% capacity)
**If a show you have tickets for is not listed below, we will get to it, we promise! We can only track so many at a time, so please be patient. Thank you!
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