Avalon Theatre Weekly Calendar

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"Beautiful architecture and a grand feel to the place that is evident to this day. It has superb acoustics in the place. Its such a treat to go to enjoy a show or band in the evening. The ambiance just always makes me feel good. Go grab a bite to eat & check out a show....you will be glad you did. Love it - love it - love it!"

THIS WEEKEND"S SHOW INFORMATION BELOW.

WE, AT THE THEATRE, HOPE TO SEE YOU!!

Okan

April 4, 8 p.m.

The Stoltz Listening Room

"The music was charged with energy. The sound, experimental, electronic, rocker, full of Afro-Cuban rhythms and songs. There, in the percussion, in the choirs, a presence was noted, a contagious creative energy."

Do you long for that summer feeling? Do you yearn for the joy of a Wailers concert?Don’t miss the sounds of Okan Thursday night at The Avalon.

Do you want to let it go just a little bit or at least watch a band that wants to let it go?

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Hailed as one of the best concerts you will ever see!!

OKAN is going on the road with Rodrigo y Gabriela and will be gearing up with a show in The Stoltz Listening Room this Thursday night.

Fusing Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk and global rhythms in songs about immigration, resistance and love, OKAN takes their name from the word for heart in their Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria.

With vocals in Spanish, English and Spanglish, OKAN is led by the Cuban-born violinist and vocalist Elizabeth Rodriguez and percussionist and vocalist Magdelys Savigne, both Grammy and Latin-Grammy nominees.

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Crack The Sky

April 5, 8pm

The Avalon Theatre

Celebrating 45 years of musical brilliance since their acclaimed 1975 debut, Crack The Sky remains a pulsating force in rock music. Hailing from Weirton, West Virginia, this band transcends time, blending originality, humor, and polish into a sound that resonates with the pulse of the zeitgeist.

Led by the visionary John Palumbo, Crack The Sky refuses to rest on past laurels, steering towards an unwavering commitment to conquering the road ahead. In these challenging times, Palumbo envisions music as a catalyst for change. “I want people to think,” he emphasizes. “Entertainment is our craft, but the real magic happens in live performances.

Crack The Sky has played with Frank Zappa, Styx, Foreigner, ZZ Top, Boston, and Rush, to name a few. Overall, I want people to be entertained and, more importantly, to think.”

Amidst the divisive landscape, Crack The Sky's music stands out as a unifying force. Their ear-rousing, soul-rattling, hard-charging compositions provide a common ground, bringing people together beyond the realm of differing perspectives. In a world seeking answers, Crack The Sky is the anthem that resonates universally—a band we can all believe in.

Just announced! Opening the show is Paul Lewis! Paul is a prolific singer/songwriter/producer and is the film composer behind the feature film "Days of Power." Currently, he is the lead singer of the Maryland-based band Y-NOT?!

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Saved By Zero

The Kings of 80's New Wave

April 6, 7pm

Avalon Theatre

BLUEZAPALOOZA 2 A Benefit for Matt Blue

On Saturday, April 6th at The Avalon, let’s gather together to lift up Matt and Morgan as he continues his battle with cancer.

All ticket proceeds will go to the Blue Family.

The talent on tap for the evening is none other 80's favorites Saved by Zero. Get ready to be transported back to the decade of decadence with Maryland’s hottest 80s new wave party band, SAVED BY ZERO. An irresistible force of high-energy entertainment that will rock the dance floor to one of the greatest decades of music…the ‘80s! SBZ is a talented five-piece band, performing new wave and classic alternative hit songs from the wildly categorized New Wave musical heyday that was the 1980s. Taking the audience back to the dawn of MTV, you can't help but sing along and dance the night away!

Our community has been incredible and has rallied around Matt and his family thus far. As Matt continues his battle against cancer, let’s show him how, in trying times, a community can come together to make a difference.

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James Maddock

April 7, 8pm

Stoltz Listening Room

"It’s not country, but it could be, it’s not folk — but folk fans love it...it’s rock and roll with a little message…like in the old days with a clever little story woven with realistic lyrics telling a true tale. The melodies are so smooth on the ears."

"Every single one of his songs are great. He reminds you of Nick Drake and Bruce Springsteen...." Suzy Moore, Avalon Theatre Artistic Director

A rock & roll lifer, James Maddock has been carving his unique path since the 1980s, when the New York City based, British-born singer/songwriter kicked off his career with a raw, soulful voice; a storyteller's sense of narrative; and the ability to blur the lines between folk, classic pop, and rock.

His latest release in 2023 ‘Night Work’ is a beautiful collection of songs reminiscent of The Eagles and Credence Clearwater Revival - no imitation, simply landing effortlessly in the space between.

Amongst the first reviews, Dan French from ‘Point Blank’ wrote - ‘James’s remarkable talent for capturing the kaleidoscope of life in superbly crafted, heartfelt songs - ranging in mood from poignant heartbreak to upbeat joy, with the promise to nourish your spirit’.

According to radio legend Vin Scelsa, Maddock's "heartbreakingly beautiful and exquisitely crafted" music "touches the soul."

Relix Magazine put it this way: “James Maddock possesses the kind of lived-in craggy voice that would sound authoritative if he were singing the sports pages. Fortunately, he doesn't need to do that because his compositional skills are a match for his delivery."

Stuart McLachlan from LouderThanWar.com wrote that James has ‘the ability to stun a crowded room into awe with just himself and a guitar’ and that ‘all his songs share a haunting guitar backdrop, and his voice is a marvel, torn and battered by life but infinitely resilient.’

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