Rock 'n' Roll Redemption: The Story and the Music of Dion DiMucci

On Saturday, May 5 Seven Angels Theatre in Waterbury Presents the Sounds of the Everly Brothers in its Connecticut Premiere

Waterbury, CT - On May 5, 2018 at 8 PM Seven Angels Theatre brings the sounds of a great singing duo to the stage with The Everly Brothers Experience. The group features The Zmed Brothers with their backing band – The Bird Dogs. Real life brothers Dylan and Zachary Zmed and The Bird Dogs band bring a genuine and heartfelt Everly Brothers Experience to the stage in this exuberant concert celebrating the extraordinary harmonies created by Don and Phil Everly.

When the guitar became electric, the Everly Brothers bridged the gap between Country and Rock 'n Roll. With so many hits and classics including "All I Have to Do is Dream," "Cathy's Clown," "Bye Bye Love," "Wake Up Little Susie," "Let It Be Me," "Til I Kissed Ya," "When Will I Be Loved," and "Bird Dog," the Everly Brothers inspired many artists to follow—The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel (in particular), The Kinks and Buddy Holly, among many others.

From 1957 to 1962 The Everly brothers sold more than 35 million records and had 35 billboard top -100 singles, 26 in the top 40, and still to this day, carry the record for most billboard charting hits of any American Duo. Their success at that time, was only rivaled by Elvis. The Bird Dogs and The Zmed Brothers are absolutely thrilled to be able to contribute to a cause that supports the recognition and preservation of the intimate origins of America's greatest Rock n' Roll singing sibling duo.

In January of 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed (acoustic guitars/vocals) and their partner (drummer in the group) Burleigh Drummond began developing The Everly Brothers Experience show. Since then they have celebrated the pivotal sounds of The Everly Brothers music with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas in iconic clubs, theaters, performing arts centers, casinos, ballrooms, and coliseums.

The Zmeds say, “Our aim is to honor the aesthetics of their iconic sound and honor their unique place in music history all while telling our own personal story,” and they do just that. Growing up with a father, (Adrian Zmed) as a traveling singer/dancer/actor, and a mother (Barbara) as a second grade teacher in Southern California, the Zmed Brothers continually strive to pay homage to their roots by infusing an instinctual blend of entertainment and education in their show.

The 5 piece band consists of drums (Burleigh Drummond), electric guitar (Devon Geyer), bass (Eric Johnson), and the two singing brothers (Zach and Dylan Zmed) up front with acoustic guitars.

Show at 8 pm, doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are $45. Groups are welcome. To purchase call the Seven Angels Theatre box office at 203-757-4676, go online at sevenangelstheatre.org, or stop in at 1 Plank Road in Waterbury. Free Parking. Just off I-84.