Tupelo Announces Four New Shows

Frank Santos, the R-rated hypnotist, will perform at the Londonderry music hall in June.

Marc Fortier, Patch Staff

Posted Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 6:57 pm ET

We have FOUR new Londonderry shows to announce this week!

April 27 NINE DAYS: Named after the amount of time they had to record their first record, Nine Days began in around 1994 when talented songwriters Brian Desveaux and John Hampson started writing songs together after spending years in other bands playing in and around New York. The hurried recording of their first album, 1995′s Something To Listen To, then gave Nine Days the impetus to follow that with an album named after their Monday night residency at a local popular club, Monday Songs, a year later. Further success followed as they were winners of WBAB’s Home-grown Talent Search and WLIR’s Best Unsigned band competition and with the recording of yet another album, 1998′s simply titled Three, it wouldn’t be long before the major labels would show their interest. Their biggest hit “Absolutely (Story of a Girl)” shot to #6 on the American music charts. LISTEN

May 24 ROOMFUL OF BLUES: Even though Roomful of Blues' lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. In 2010, singer Phil Pemberton took over the vocal duties, bringing his sweet and soulful vocals and adding another bright new dimension to the jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with new members, bassist John Turner, trumpeter Doug Woolverton and, longer standing members keyboardist Travis Colby, drummer Ephraim Lowell, baritone and tenor saxophonist Mark Earley, tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, Roomful keeps on rockin'! LISTEN

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June 15 FRANK SANTOS: Be amazed when you, your friends or strangers across the room become stars of the show, as Frank makes them believe that they are singers, dancers and much, much more. This is a performance where the audience becomes the show. His performance has limitless variations and can please every appetite. This is a hilarious, energetic and unique show that you will never forget! This show is 18 plus.

October 12 JEFF PITCHELL with Special Guest Guitarist Johnny A: Jeff Pitchell is an internationally acclaimed dynamic singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor. Jeff achieved national recognition when his last CD, Heavy Hitter (Pyramid Records/EMI) reached #7 on the Billboard Charts, selling more CDs than Delbert McClinton, Robert Cray, Etta James, Johnny Lee Hooker & Muddy Waters. Jeff has recorded with such greats as Rick Derringer, Dave Mason, james Cotton and Clarence Clemons. Jeff received international recognition when he toured Europe and then was asked to join the Commitments as a special guest. Texas Flood consists of Jimmie Biggins on sax (formerly with James Taylor and The Themptations), Marty Richards on drums (drummer for J Geils Band, Joe Perry's Band, and Peter Wolf's Band), Dave Natale on bass, Dan Fontanella B3 Organ. These seasoned musicians unite to bring a high energy mix of Rhythm and Blues, Rock Soul, Pop and funky Texas Blues. Together, this accomplished group of musicians will entertain you with their hard driving brand of thunder and lightning blues, rock, funk, and soul music. With special guest guitarist Johnny A! LISTEN