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A Rare Solo Acoustic (!) Performance By Mr. Warren Haynes

It was a treat to know that the Lowell Summer Music Series would host the only solo appearance by Warren Haynes on the current tour, and even more of a treat to be in the audience for this show.

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Warren Haynes

Haynes is widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists ever (number 23 on one of  Rolling Stone‘s top 100 lists), and it is well deserved.

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That’s Right, Lowell Loves Lyle Lovett

For the fourth time in the past six seasons of the Lowell Summer Music Series, Lyle Lovett played to a sold-out (or nearly sold-out) crowd in Boarding House Park; three times with his Large Band and once with his smaller Acoustic Band.

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Lyle Lovett

I fall more in love with Lovett each time I see him. He is one of the classier musicians I have seen, in addition to being one of the most talented and generous.

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Dave Mason Brought A Traffic Jam To Lowell

… And it’s the only kind of Traffic Jam I enjoy!

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Dave Mason

Dave Mason made a triumphant return to the Lowell Summer Music Series last night as part of his Traffic Jam 2015 tour. The crowd was fairly large on this gorgeous night that earlier in the day threatened rain which never arrived.

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1970s (And Beyond) Rock Is Alive And Kicking

Playing to a nearly sold-out crowd at the Lowell Summer Music Series, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo delivered a fabulous, high-energy show that certainly wowed me!

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Pat Benatar and Neil ‘Spyder’ Giraldo

I am not sure what I expected from this 35th anniversary plus one tour, but the show exceeded any expectations I may have had!

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Stage Backdrop

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The Lowell Summer Music Series Season Pass Is On Sale Now!

A season pass to the Lowell Summer Music Series is a great investment!

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Final Show Announced For The 2015 Lowell Summer Music Series And It’s A Winner!

Booking the fabulous Warren Haynes is a coup for the 2015 Lowell Summer Music Series where he will appear on Saturday, August 15! This solo show (or at least not with Railroad Earth with whom he will tour this summer) is unusual and will be highly anticipated by all!

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It Will Be A Celtic Sojourn At The Lowell Summer Music Series

Brian O’Donovan is bringing his A Celtic Sojourn roots and branches show to the Lowell Summer Music Series on Saturday, August 22! I have seen Brian, but have never seen Cherish the Ladies, one of the featured bands at this show.

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One Of My Favorite Performers Is Returning To The Lowell Summer Music Series

Wow, for the second year in a row, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Thursday, August 13! I see this band every chance I can, and this Series is perhaps my favorite place to see them!

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Another Great Act Making Its First Appearance At The Lowell Summer Music Series

As part of their 35th anniversary tour, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Friday, July 10! I have never seen them and finally have my chance!

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What Is Hip? Tower Of Power At The Lowell Summer Music Series, That’s What!

Rhythm and Blues favorites Tower of Power will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Thursday, July 30! I have not seen them in a long time and they always put on a fun show.

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