Divas With A Twist - Holiday Shows

𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗦: 𝟱:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟴:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 The Divas bring us two shows this holiday season. You’ll want to get your tickets ASAP, since they always sell out! Divas with a Twist is a group of five powerful female vocalists backed by Grammy-nominated musicians. They’ll perform classic holiday songs with fresh new arrangements and harmonies. Get in the holiday spirit with selections including a rocking “Drummer Boy,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” Aerosmith’s “Rocking on Top of the World” from The Polar Express, “O Holy Night,” a beautiful a cappella version of “Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas,” and some of their regular rock songs that you’ll recognize. Don’t miss out on this rocking holiday show!

Mass Arts Center

Greg Abate Jazz Quartet

A celebrated New England saxophonist, flutist, and composer, <a href="https://www.gregabate.com/">Greg Abate</a> has an impressively diverse international career, including playing for the Ray Charles Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. With over 24 recordings and collaborations with jazz greats like Phil Woods and Kenny Barron, Abate is a significant force in jazz, touring extensively and teaching. He was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2016 and recently ranked in the Downbeat Readers Poll. The quartet for this show includes Kent Hewitt on piano, John Lockwood on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums. The performance will feature selections from the American songbook, jazz standards, popular tunes, and Abate’s original compositions. “It will be swinging,” Abate said.

Jimmy Mazz – Heart N’ Soul: Motown & More!

Plan to go back in time to that special era when music and soul came together. This exciting concert experience celebrates some of the biggest names in Soul, R&amp;B and Motown music such as The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, The Four Tops, The Spinners, Marvin Gaye, The Foundations, Barry White, Otis Redding, The Platters and many more. But you’ll also hear Elvis, Jimmy Buffet, Ray Charles and Ben E King too! With a little creative license, you’ll hear songs like “Me &amp; Mrs. Jones,” “I’ll Be Around,” “Love Train,” “Dancin’ In The Streets,” “Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher,” “My Girl,” “How Sweet It Is,” “Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay,” “Too Late To Turn Back Now,” and many more. Of course the “More” is great tunes like “Dancin’ In The Moonlight,” “Another Saturday Night,” “Margaritaville,” “Blue Suede Shoes,” “All Shook Up,” “Stand By Me” and “The Twist.” How about a little James Brown and maybe a Cab Calloway song to boot! You’ll be singing and clapping along all night long to this timeless music for the soul. Soul, R&amp;B and Motown music turned out some of the most-loved stars and hits in music history. You’ll experience many high-energy tunes and beautiful heartfelt ballads and love songs as no one else can deliver them.

Brooks Williams

Statesboro, Georgia-born and Cambridge, England-based for nearly 20 years, Brooks Williams has something like 35 recordings to his name and has played thousands of gigs over the course of his 35-year career. From Cropredy to Glastonbury, Philadelphia to Winnipeg, Costa del Folk to the Rose Garden, there are very few stages Brooks Williams has not played. As a solo performer, he moves effortlessly between country, blues and folk, bringing rich vocals, lyrical songwriting and masterful guitar work to every show. WUMB-FM Boston names Williams one of their Top 100 All-Time Artists, and he is listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. Brooks Williams solo shows are legendary: intimate, powerful and full of the easy command that comes from decades on the road. His performances draw on a deep catalogue of songs, stories and acoustic roots music, moving seamlessly from driving blues to country-tinged folk and back again. RnR writes that Williams is a “guitarist in possession of rich vocal powers and a talent for lyrical imagery.” Fatea writes: “his easy, relaxed manner conceals the greatest level of true expertise.” “One of the most consistently excellent musicians in roots music.” American Roots UK

Rose Garden Coffeehouse

A celebrated New England saxophonist, flutist, and composer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gregabate.com/">Greg Abate</a>&nbsp;has an impressively diverse international career, including playing for the Ray Charles Orchestra and the Artie Shaw Orchestra. With over 24 recordings and collaborations with jazz greats like Phil Woods and Kenny Barron, Abate is a significant force in jazz, touring extensively and teaching. He was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame in 2016 and recently ranked in the Downbeat Readers Poll. The quartet for this show includes Kent Hewitt on piano, Paul Del Nero on bass, and Gary Johnson on drums. The performance will feature selections from the American songbook, jazz standards, popular tunes, and Abate’s original compositions. “It will be swinging,” Abate said.

Divas with a Twist is a group of five powerful female vocalists backed by Grammy-nominated musicians. They’ll perform classic holiday songs with fresh new arrangements and harmonies. Get in the holiday spirit with selections including a rocking “Drummer Boy,” “Do You Hear What I Hear,” Aerosmith’s “Rocking on Top of the World” from The Polar Express, “O Holy Night,” a beautiful a cappella version of “Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas,” and some of their regular rock songs that you’ll recognize. Don’t miss out on this rocking holiday show!

Divas With A Twist - Holiday shows

The Cottage

THE COTTAGE – Sept 19-Oct 5, 2025 Written by&nbsp;Sandy Rustin Directed by&nbsp;William Deschenes Executive Producer:&nbsp;Evelyn Malm Welcome to&nbsp;The Cottage, where Sylvia is meeting Beau for their annual, clandestine rendezvous.&nbsp;This year’s encounter will be different, however, as Sylvia is convinced that today will be the start of a new life with Beau.&nbsp;But when their respective spouses (and other lovers!) unexpectedly arrive on the scene, secrets are revealed, loyalties are shifted, identities are questioned, and pandemonium is unleashed.&nbsp;With a tip of the hat to the classic plays of Noel Coward, this hilarious, romantic farce pays homage to screwball comedies of the past … but with a delightfully modern twist. The play is directed by William Deschenes, who has also directed&nbsp;<a href="https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2025-feb-20-march-2-good-people/">Good People</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/gypsy-april-12-28-2024/">GYPSY</a>&nbsp;at the Mass Arts Center.

THE COTTAGE – Sept 19-Oct 5, 2025 Written by&nbsp;Sandy Rustin Directed by&nbsp;William Deschenes Executive Producer:&nbsp;Evelyn Malm Welcome to&nbsp;The Cottage, where Sylvia is meeting Beau for their annual, clandestine rendezvous.&nbsp;This year’s encounter will be different, however, as Sylvia is convinced that today will be the start of a new life with Beau.&nbsp;But when their respective spouses (and other lovers!) unexpectedly arrive on the scene, secrets are revealed, loyalties are shifted, identities are questioned, and pandemonium is unleashed.&nbsp;With a tip of the hat to the classic plays of Noel Coward, this hilarious, romantic farce pays homage to screwball comedies of the past … but with a delightfully modern twist. The play is directed by William Deschenes, who has also directed&nbsp;<a href="https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2025-feb-20-march-2-good-people/">Good People</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/gypsy-april-12-28-2024/">GYPSY</a>&nbsp;at the Mass Arts Center.

THE COTTAGE – Sept 19-Oct 5, 2025 All Thursday seats: $33 Written by&nbsp;Sandy Rustin Directed by&nbsp;William Deschenes Executive Producer:&nbsp;Evelyn Malm Welcome to&nbsp;The Cottage, where Sylvia is meeting Beau for their annual, clandestine rendezvous.&nbsp;This year’s encounter will be different, however, as Sylvia is convinced that today will be the start of a new life with Beau.&nbsp;But when their respective spouses (and other lovers!) unexpectedly arrive on the scene, secrets are revealed, loyalties are shifted, identities are questioned, and pandemonium is unleashed.&nbsp;With a tip of the hat to the classic plays of Noel Coward, this hilarious, romantic farce pays homage to screwball comedies of the past … but with a delightfully modern twist. The play is directed by William Deschenes, who has also directed&nbsp;<a href="https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2025-feb-20-march-2-good-people/">Good People</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/gypsy-april-12-28-2024/">GYPSY</a>&nbsp;at the Mass Arts Center.

Eric Andersen

“A singer and songwriter of the first rank.” — NY Times Eric Andersen ERIC ANDERSEN’S voice, songs, guitar and piano playing created a career that has spanned over 45 years. He has recorded 25 albums of original songs, and made numerous tours of North America, Europe, and Japan. His songs have been recorded and performed by world renown artists such as Ricky Nelson, Judy Collins, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention, The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul and Mary, Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Linda Thompson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and Francoise Hardy, plus many others in Europe, Australia, England, and Japan.

Abbie Gardner & Finals of Performing Songwriter Competition

DOBRO MASTER RETURNS TO THE ROSE GARDEN COFFEEHOUSE&nbsp;FOR SEASON FINALE &amp; CONTEST &nbsp;&nbsp; MANSFIELD, Mass. –&nbsp;Dobro player&nbsp;and singer-songwriter&nbsp;Abbie Gardner&nbsp;returns to the Rose Garden on Saturday,&nbsp;May,&nbsp;17, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp; Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana harmony trio Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable lap style slide guitar playing.&nbsp;Her&nbsp;performances feature the dobro as a solo instrument, bouncing between a solid rhythmic backbone and ripping lead lines, all in support of her voice and songs. &nbsp; Gardner, who has opened for&nbsp;Lori McKenna and Martina McBride,&nbsp;has&nbsp;also&nbsp;performed three times at the Rose Garden, the last time in 2018,&nbsp;and previously with Red Molly. &nbsp; Her latest CD,&nbsp;“DobroSinger,”&nbsp;made it to #11 on the Billboard Blues Charts and #2 on the Folk DJ Charts, receiving rave reviews in Bluegrass Unlimited, Acoustic Guitar Magazine and American Songwriter. It’s a raw,&nbsp;intimate recording full of blues, ballads and the ache of the unknown. It’s quite a contrast to her previous CD, which featured a co-write with Chris Stapleton and leaned on full band production.&nbsp; &nbsp; Her background is as varied as the songs she writes. Her father, Herb Gardner, is a stride pianist and&nbsp;Dixieland trombonist. Abbie didn’t get into music school on her original instrument (flute), but graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Occupational Therapy. She gradually found her way back to music in Boston's folk music scene. &nbsp; PERFORMING SONGWRITER COMPETITION:&nbsp;Also, this night will&nbsp;include&nbsp;the&nbsp;finals of our 33rd Performing Songwriting&nbsp;Competition, which&nbsp;will&nbsp;feature&nbsp;Dan Cloutier,&nbsp;Thomas Charles Clukey and Charlotte Morris.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dan Cloutier, an Upton, Massachusetts, is set to release his album “The Iceberg,” which explores themes of hope during dark times, drawing inspiration from his adventures in Greenland and Newfoundland.&nbsp;Thomas Charles Clukey, hailing from Saco, Maine, crafts intimate songs that reflect the landscapes and stories of New England, blending country, roots, and Americana influences while exploring life's challenges through his lyrics.&nbsp;Charlotte Morris, a Philadelphia-based musician, weaves autobiographical narratives into her music, creating a unique blend of Americana, folk and jazz that resonates with listeners, often evoking deep emotions and a sense of familiarity.&nbsp;These musicians will perform one song each, and the winner will be back next season. &nbsp; The Rose Garden shows will be start at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7. For tickets and more information:&nbsp;<a href="https://tinyurl.com/rg25abbie">https://tinyurl.com/rg25abbie</a> &nbsp; The Rose Garden Coffeehouse,&nbsp;is a&nbsp;501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that&nbsp;is in its&nbsp;36th season. The Rose Garden is supported, in part, by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mass-culture.org/Mansfield">Mansfield chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Joni Cat Show: Tribute to Joni Mitchell & Cat Stephens

ABOUT THE SHOW <img src="https://massartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Joni-Logo-copy-600px.png"> OF HEART AND MIND – A Tribute to the Music of Joni Mitchell Performed by NICOLE GAUTHIER Nicole Gauthier’s voice will melt your heart. For almost a decade, her captivating performances have delighted audiences throughout New England and beyond. She writes and performs solo, as well as with her award-winning, powerhouse, all-female vocal quartet, <a href="http://www.howsaboutcharliemusic.com/">How’s About Charlie</a>, based in Providence. Nicole was introduced to Joni Mitchell’s music in her early 20s, at a time when she felt in need of guidance and found inspiration in Mitchell’s works. After listening to the album “Clouds,” she decided to learn every song on the recording, sparking a new love for playing guitar — an instrument she had already been playing for years. The strange, dissonant chords that Mitchell uses influenced Gauthier’s own writing style. Now, she accompanies herself on guitar, ukulele, or dulcimer to perform these classic songs live in a tribute that brings audiences to their feet and gets them singing along. And Gauthier’s powerful voice naturally and effortlessly evokes the spirit of early Joni Mitchell. <img src="https://massartscenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Catmoonshadow-logo-no-background-600px.png"> CATMOONSHADOW – A Tribute to the Music of Cat Stevens Performed by JOHN FUZEK Back in the mid-1970s, when John Fuzek was learning to play guitar, one of the first songs he was taught was Cat Stevens’ version of “Morning Has Broken.” Cat Stevens was extremely popular in the 1970s and was an early influence on Fuzek’s music. Now, Fuzek has been performing solo, as part of a duo, or in a band for over 35 years. As a solo performer, he has released many recordings, won awards, and shared the bill with artists such as Judy Collins, Paula Cole, Kevin Bacon, and Steve Forbert. His duo, Fuzek-Rossoni, has also released recordings, won awards, and shared the stage with performers such as Noel Paul Stookey, Richie Havens, Tom Rush, and River Phoenix. In 2006, John formed the Neil Young tribute band Forever Young, which has performed at prestigious venues across the Northeast for the past 18 years. The band has won multiple awards and sold out many shows. Music runs deep in Fuzek’s life, and he brings decades of experience to every performance. Whether performing solo, in a duo, or with a band — playing his own music or covering others — Fuzek pours his heart and soul into every song. Many have compared Fuzek’s voice to that of Cat Stevens, which inspired him to create this project. His love for Stevens’ music solidified this choice.

Bright Star

Inspired by a true story and featuring a Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell,&nbsp;Bright Star&nbsp;is a story of love and redemption that takes place in the 1920s and 40s American South. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful bluegrass melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion.

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Divas With A Twist - Holiday Shows

Greg Abate Jazz Quartet

Jimmy Mazz – Heart N’ Soul: Motown & More!

Brooks Williams

Greg Abate Jazz Quartet

Divas With A Twist - Holiday Shows

Divas With A Twist - Holiday shows

The Cottage

The Cottage

The Cottage

The Cottage

Eric Andersen

Abbie Gardner & Finals of Performing Songwriter Competition

The Joni Cat Show: Tribute to Joni Mitchell & Cat Stephens

Bright Star