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Erik D'Orlando on keyboard accompanying Brian Maes

After 2 successful sessions on keyboards at 43 Church Street in Salem, MA on Aug 3rd, and Sept 7th,
Erik has been invited back toagain to play keyboards for Brian Maes on the first Friday of each month. The next date is Oct 5th at 9:00 p.m. Hope you can make it.


About Erik:As many of you know, Erik has been
studying piano for 12 years. This summer Erik has been studying with the incomparable Brian Maes. Brian does a solo show the first Friday of each month at 43 Church St. Salem, MA (formerly the Lyceum) during which he invites surprise guest musicians and showcases local talent. Erik will play solo on the keyboards
while Brian sings. They will perform several songs together throughout the evening.


About Brian Maes:Brian Maes is a Berklee Graduate
(Pianist) with an impressive resume. He played keyboard, sang, toured and recorded with Peter Wolf (J Geils Band) from 1985-1998, formed the band Orion the Hunter,  joined the band RTZ (with former Boston band members), toured with Deep Purple last year, produced and played with Ernie and the Automatics, and others.

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He has also performed many radio jingles over the years as well as producing local up and coming bands,
and has an amazing 12 CD catalog of his own.


He has opened for bands including U2, KC and the Sunshine Band, Emerson, Lake, and Palmer, Eddie Money, Aerosmith, Pat Benatar, Peter Wolf, and Foreigner.

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Brian can be found playing all over the area with his 6 piece band. 


We hope many of you can join us on Oct. 5th. The atmosphere is relaxed, there is no cover charge, and it promises to be a fun and entertaining night.  


For more info about Brian, go to
brianmaesmusic.com 


For more info about 43 Church
Street, Google 43 Church Street, Salem,
MA
.  The location is a great restaurant,
function hall, and lounge all in one with ample parking in several lots on Church Street.

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