The BoDeans and Los Lonely Boys Coming To Plymouth

Plymouth, New Hampshire - At 7:30 on Friday, October 3rd, The Flying Monkey welcomes The BoDeans to its stage for the first time.  Known for their distinctly original roots-rock and the smash hit ‘Closer to Free.’  Then on Saturday, October 4th, Los Lonely Boys make their debut on the Monkey stage.

These Grammy winners are known for their bluesy rock n’ roll fused with Latino soul.  Tickets start at $34.

“I've always thought of the BoDeans as a truly American band," says Kurt Neumann, the founder and front man of the veteran Milwaukee-based group. "We were blue-collar kids straight out of the heartland-how could we be anything else? 'Roots rock' was a label I fought when I was younger, but I came to realize that if by 'roots' you meant blues, rock, country and soul all slammed together into one sound, then I'd say yes-that is the sound of American-made music."  

Thanks to Neumann's renewed passion and determination, the BoDeans are still going strong long

Little River Band Returns to The Monkey on Heels of New Album.

Plymouth, New Hampshire - At 7:30pm on Thursday, August 8th, The Flying Monkey is honored to bring Little River band back to their stage.  Known as one of the most influential bands ever to come out of Australia, they have a bagful of international hits, as well as a brand new album with exciting new material.   Tickets for this concert start at $39.

Little River Band was the first Australian band to successfully conquer foreign markets from an Australian base. Within eight months of their birth in 1975, they had already scored three Australian Top 20 singles and two Top Ten albums. Then in 1976, their self-titled album was released in the US and Canada and they began their first of many tours across North America. Headlining their own major shows and touring internationally with the likes of The Doobie Brothers, Supertramp, America and The Eagles was a huge learning curve that honed Little River Band into one of the finest live bands in the industry.

Total record sales around the world eclipsed the twenty-five million mark with sixteen hit singles by 1985 as well as gold, platinum and multi-platinum album sales awards. Their hits include “It’s a Long Way There,” “Help Is On Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “Reminiscing,” “Lady,” “Lonesome Loser” and “Cool Change.”

The band’s members Wayne Nelson, Greg Hind, Chris Marion, Rich Herring and Mel Watts feel that The Little River Band is as strong as ever having finely tuned their unique sound through 30 years of touring, they will continue to tour successfully creating new fans worldwide!

 “Since their last stop in Plymouth LRB has recorded a new album with plenty of exciting new material,” says Seth McNally, Entertainment Director at The Flying Monkey.   “Fans can expect to hear some great new music for the very first time as well as all of their hits.”

Tickets to the Little River Band concert are $39, and $49 for premier seats. For more information on upcoming shows or to purchase tickets call the box office at 603-536-2551 or go online at www.flyingmonkeyNH.com.

Blue Oyster Cult to Rock the Flying Monkey

Plymouth, New Hampshire -  At 7:30pm on Friday, February 1st The Flying Monkey is excited to present legendary rock band Blue Oyster Cult.   Named after a poem written by manager Sandy Pearlman, they are known for cult classics “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Godzilla,” and “Burnin’ for You,” their unique science fiction influenced rock music keeps a loyal cult following.   VH1 Lists them as one of the greatest hard rock bands of all time.  NH’S own Old Salt Band will open the evening.  Tickets for this concert start at $59.

It’s not an unusual scene to find the entire lineup of Blue Oyster Cult buried in books when they’re not traveling the world playing psychedelic rock music.  Lead singer Eric Bloom is an avid science fiction fan and writes for a magazine in his spare time.  And that’s a good thing, as BÖC’s satirical, science fiction laced lyrics are the catalyst of their explosive hits, and often show through in songs like “Take Me Away.”

“We’ve always been interested in UFOs, extra terrestrials, science fiction and all that literary stuff,” Bloom said.

BOC burst on the national scene in 1976 with their first platinum album, Agents of Fortune . It contained the

Festival-esque DeadPhish returns to the Monkey on Saturday.

Plymouth, New Hampshire - At 7:30pm on Saturday, February 2nd The Flying Monkey is excited to host DeadPhish 2.   Last year a full house grooved to the region’s best tributes to Jerry Garcia and Phish.  The Phreaks will start out the night, followed by Cats Under The Stars.  Tickets for this concert start are $13.

Plymouth will set the stage for a musical and spiritual journey into the soul disguised as the Rock N Roll Music of Jerry Garcia and Phish. After a crowd pleasing night this past Winter, the Monkey is bringing back the full experience of festivals from the days of peace, love, good vibes and even better jams, from the man that started it all, Jerry Garcia... along with the band that unofficially picked up the torch after he passed, Phish.

Vermont based Cats Under the Stars is known for bringing you the tunes of the Jerry Garcia Band with authenticity. Their intentions, pure and simple, are to create good times, dancing, great music, and an experience you will not soon forget.

Massachusetts based The Phreaks are an all-star cast of New England musicians celebrating the music of Phish. For years, the Phreaks have gained a reputation for delivering exciting and “phanatically” authentic performances. The band regularly recreates Phish shows and plays albums in their entirety.

Tickets for DeadPhish 2 are on sale now for $13. For tickets and more information on concerts and the Flying Monkey Performance Center, visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com or call 603-536-2551.

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’.

Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks(and lickettes) swing into the Flying Monkey on October 20th

Plymouth, New Hampshire - The Flying Monkey Performance Center is excited to present an evening with a true American original, Dan Hicks on Saturday, October 20th  at 7:30pm.  Dan Hicks earned a reputation as a true original with his signature eclecticism and humor. As the originator of lively “folk jazz,” Hicks blends the best parts of jazz, swing, and country into his own unique style that fellow rocker Tom Waits calls “fly, sly, wily, and dry.” Tickets for this concert start at $25.

The original Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks recorded five groundbreaking and Billboard-charting albums. They toured worldwide and Dan appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine three times.

Today Hicks, with female backup singers, “The Lickettes,” presents his usual droll humor and impeccably written tunes, incorporating Western swing, Gypsy folk, bluegrass, and bossa nova. Dan Hicks truly has the very rare gift of being both clever and funny.

According to jambose.com, “Dan Hicks is still delivering the goods, wrapped in his own unique saddle blanket of gypsy jazz woven with western swing with threads of blues, bacon grease, and bebop tying it all together.”

“Dan Hicks…no one at all sounds like him.” –NPR

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 Dan Hicks concert are $25, and $35 for premier seats.   For tickets and more information on concerts and the Flying Monkey Performance Center, visit www.flyingmonkeynh.com or call 603-536-2551.

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.