Two tribute bands will celebrate the music of Carole King and James Taylor in a concert Nov. 16 at The JPT Film & Event Center in Newport. Spectacle Live will present “Troubadours – The Music of Carole King & James Taylor” at 7 p.m. at the Washington Square venue. Tickets go on sale Friday at […]
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‘Live from Laurel Canyon’ to rock Historic Park Theatre
The Historic Park Theatre & Event Center in Cranston is gearing up for an exciting performance of “Live from Laurel Canyon” on October 18 at 7:30 p.m. This Spectacle Live production takes audiences back to the golden age of folk rock, showcasing the talented songwriters and musicians who called Los Angeles’ Laurel Canyon home during […]
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Rickie Lee Jones captivates sold-out JPT, leaving audience spellbound
Rickie Lee Jones, the two-time Grammy Award winner (from eight nominations), embraced the sold-out audience at The Jane Pickens Theater & Event Center (The JPT) on Tuesday (May 6) for a Spectacle Live Production. She battled sniffles between songs, but her voice was unaffected. She delivered powerful vocal deliveries and graceful falsettos while adeptly accompanying […]
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Cranston’s Park Theatre introduces staff and announces the 2024 Fall line-up
At a press conference held earlier today, Park Theatre staff and local officials announced the re-opening of the historic Cranston venue. Officials also shared the first round of concerts, including five events scheduled for the fall, with more to be added soon. Media and community members welcomed Brandon Caron, Chief Operating Officer of Lexington, MA-based […]
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Carbon Leaf returning to The JPT on June 22
Following up on a sold out show in 2023, Spectacle Live today announced that they will once again present Carbon Leaf at The JPT Film & Event Center. The show will take place on Saturday, June 22 at 8 pm. Founded at Randolph-Macon College in 1992, the group evolved from a house party cover band […]
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The Sixties Show is coming to The JPT on November 20
Spectacle Live will present The Sixties Show on Sunday, November 20th at 7 pm at the Jane Pickens Theater. The Sixties Show is from NYC and is The Greatest 1960’s Musical Re-Creation Show on Earth. The band features former band members of The Who, Bob Dylan, and NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live band. Tickets for The Sixties Show at the Jane Pickens […]
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What’s Up Interview: Legendary Singer Judy Collins, coming to Jane Pickens for two shows August 19-20
What do you ask a folk music icon who inspired one of the greatest love songs of all time? That was the challenge as I prepared for a phone call with singer-songwriter Judy Collins recently. I decided to keep it simple … my first question, “Do you prefer Judy or Ms. Collins?” was enough to […]
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The Weight Band, Al Di Meola will perform at The JPT
Spectacle Live today added two more shows to their concert lineup at The JPT – The Weight Band and Al Di Meola. The Weight Band will perform on Thursday, August 25th at 8 pm. Performing original songs as well as classics of The Band, The Weight Band is led by Jim Weider, a 15-year former member of The […]
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‘Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas’ coming to The JPT on Dec. 17
Spectacle Live today announced that they will present Eileen Ivers: A Joyful Christmas at The JPT Film & Event Center on Saturday, December 17th at 8 pm. It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and for years Eileen and her band have been celebrating the glorious story of Christmas, thoughtfully, uniquely and with pure unbridled joy! Eileen’s […]
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Second show added for Judy Collins at The JPT
Due to popular demand, Spectacle Management has added a second Judy Collins show at The JPT. The additional show will take place on August 20 at 8 pm. Spectacle Live originally announced on May 3 that Judy Collins will perform at The JPT Film & Event Center on Friday, August 19th at 8 pm. Judy Collins […]
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Judy Collins to perform at The JPT on August 19
Legendary singer-songwriter Judy Collins is returning to Newport for a performance. Spectacle Live today announced that Judy Collins will perform at The JPT Film & Event Center on Friday, August 19th at 8pm. [Update – Second show added for Judy Collins at The JPT] Judy Collins has long inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, […]
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Comedian Maria Bamford, Celebrating Billy Joel – America’s Piano Man coming to The JPT
Spectacle Live today announced they will be bringing two more shows to The JPT – Maria Bamford on Saturday, July 16 and Celebrating Billy Joel – America’s Piano Man on June 19. On Sunday, June 19 at 7 pm, Celebrating Billy Joel – America’s Piano Man perform at The JPT. Playing international smash hits such as […]
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10,000 Maniacs coming to the JPT Film & Event Center
American alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs is coming to Newport! Lexington, MA-based concert producer Spectacle Live today announced a series of dates for the band’s 40th Anniversary Tour including a stop at the JPT Film & Event Center on Friday, April 29. Tickets for the show are priced between $49 – $69 and go on […]