Alt-Grunge-Rock Supergroup Gin Blossoms come to the Flying Monkey stage next Wednesday

Plymouth, New Hampshire - At 7:30pm on Wednesday, January 23rd The Flying Monkey is excited to present Multi-Platinum selling band Gin Blossoms.   Known for mega hits like “Hey Jelousy” and “Hear it From You”, as well as their high energy live shows.   Adam Ezra Band will open the evening.  Tickets for this concert start at $45.

Known for interacting with their fans during their live sets, the multi-platinum selling band’s mega hits include “Hey Jealousy”, “Til I Hear It From You” which appeared in the film, Empire Records, “Follow You Down” from the box office smash How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days, and the Grammy®-award nominated “As Long As It Matters.” Their most recent release, “Lets Play Too” is in the current Owen Wilson movie, Drill Bit Taylor, in which band member Scotty Johnson served as Wilson’s stand-in stunt double.   They took their name from a photo of W.C. Fields, where his nose appeared “ gin-ravaged.

The Gin Blossoms began on Christmas night 1987 in Tempe, AZ. They took their name from a photo of W.C. Fields which referred to the actor’s gin-ravaged nose. A relentless early tour schedule earned rave reviews and led to their being signed by A&M Records. While the band struggled with changes in their   lineup and early efforts to cut their first album, “New Miserable Experience” debuted in 1992 and stayed

60’s Icons descend on the Flying Monkey this weekend.

Plymouth, New Hampshire - The Flying Monkey Performance Center is excited to present psychedelic rock legends Jefferson Starship on Friday, November 2nd at 7:30.   Known as Rock N Roll royalty, they rose from the ashes of Jefferson Airplane.  Then the musical direction takes a step to the left with folk icon, singer-songwriter, and social-activist Peter Yarrow on Saturday, November 3rd at 7:30.  Peter Yarrow is known for his legacy of song with Peter, Paul, & Mary as well as a lifetime of social activism.   As if one folk legend were not enough, America’s beloved counter-culture icon Arlo Guthrie returns to the Monkey stage on Thursday, November 8th at 7:30. This intimate performance at The Flying Monkey promises to be an evening of new songs, beloved classics and old folklore. Tickets for Jefferson Starship start at $39; Peter Yarrow starts at $25; Arlo starts at $45.

Beginning in 1974 as a break-off of Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship is arguably one of the most well-known bands to come out of that decade. Known for their hits We Built This City, Sara, Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now, Miracles, Jane, Somebody To Love, White Rabbit, Volunteers and Count On Me, their first album Blows Against the Empire was the first ever rock music recording nominated for literary science fiction’s prestigious Hugo Award.

Halloween fun for Kids and Adults at the Flying Monkey this weekend.

Plymouth, New Hampshire - The Flying Monkey Performance Center is excited to celebrate Halloween this year with two exciting events.   The 3rd Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, October 26th at Midnight.   Known for audience participation and props, this perennial favorite also features Dr. Xs Creatures Shadowcast.   And for the kids, Boo-Fest on Saturday, October 27th at 2pm.   This afternoon event is geared for children of all ages with a haunted theater, costume and scream contests, prizes, and for the main event the one-man circus-comedy of Etienne.  Tickets for Rocky Horror are $15 regular, and $10 for Students.  Tickets for Boo-Fest are $10 adult and $5 for kids under 12.

Rocky Horror is a late-night adults-only extravaganza.  The film blends interactive activities throughout the evening led by Dr. Xs Creatures Shadowcast.  Audience participation is what makes this event a blast, so come in your most outrageous costume, procure a prop grab bag full of goodies from concessions, and bring on the ‘Time Warp’.

Quintessential live band Rusted Root returns to the Flying Monkey on September 15th.

Plymouth, New Hampshire - The Flying Monkey Performance Center is excited to bring back Pittsburg band Rusted Root on Saturday, September 15th at 7:30pm.  Rusted Root is known for their high energy, live shows filled with improvisation and surprise guests, as well as never doing the same show twice.   They reportedly had the entire crowd on their feet and dancing for the entirety of their lengthy sold out show last time in Plymouth.   Special guest Lucy Stone will open the show. Tickets for this concert are $40.

The quintessential live band, Pittsburgh’s Rusted Root celebrates their 20th anniversary this year.  Formed in the early 90’s by singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki, Rusted Root’s worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock. To date they have released 7 albums and sold over 3 million records worldwide. 1994 produced the platinum selling breakthrough When I Woke, which featured the massive hits Send Me On My Way, Ecstasy and Martyr.  Their huge success allowed the band to tours with Santana, The Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, The Allman Brothers Band, HORDE Festival and, perhaps most notably, the highly coveted support role on the landmark Jimmy Page/Robert Plant reunion tour.

Rusted Root’s sound is heavily influenced by world music — some of the group’s rhythms wouldn’t be out of place in African or Latin music.  The group’s songs also allow for plenty of interpretation.  According to Glabicki, a Rusted Root concert is going to be something different each time.

“Each night we bring something different to it,” Glabicki said. “We can interpret it differently each night.”

The band will roll into Plymouth on their Fortunate Freaks Unite Tour, supporting their new album which marks the groups 20th anniversary year. As for the future of the band, Glabicki expects it to be long-lasting.

“I think music is the way we stay present in the world, I think for all of us,” he said. “I think it’s almost like a spiritual practice for us. Rusted Root is a great ritual for us.”

The Flying Monkey is quickly becoming known as the ‘best place in NH’ to see a show.   Go experience dinner and a show with world class artists, state of the art sound and lighting, and unparalleled food and beverage service by the Common Man Family of Restaurants.

Tickets for the Rusted Root concert are $40.   For tickets and more information on concerts and the Flying Monkey Performance Center, visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com or call 603-536-2551.