Franklin Matters: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Mardi Gras in Franklin

Thursday, March 5, 2020

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse: Mardi Gras in Franklin - March 14

New Orleans comes to Franklin

The Squeezebox Stompers
Cajun/Zydeco Band
March 14 - 8 PM - $20

The Squeezebox Stompers will be bringing the sounds of New Orleans to Franklin at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 14th. Listening to the Squeezebox Stompers is like taking a walk through the streets of the French Quarter. Even in staid New England every day is Mardi Gras with the Squeezebox Stompers. Wherever they go, they bring on the party with their mix of Zydeco, Cajun, blues and good ol' roadhouse rock 'n roll. Whether you're a dancer or just a toe tapper, the Stompers will get your blood boiling and put a smile on your face. There will be an area for dancing.

Led by accordionist Rockin' Ralph Tufo, formerly of the award-winning Boogaloo Swamis, the Stompers feature musicians who have decades of experience playing the roots and branches of American music. Guitarist Larry Plitt was the winner of the 2007 Boston Folk Festival Songwriting Contest. Geoff Wadsworth on saxophone, harmonica, and tin whistle is a veteran of the Boston jazz and blues scene. Andy Solberg, versed in jazz, folk, and blues drives the band with his scintillating bass lines. Mike Migliozzi on drums is a master of Cajun, Zydeco, and New Orlean rhythms. Finally, Steve Latanision a virtuoso on fiddle, mandolin, and banjo adds an eclectic roots dimension to the band. https://www.squeezeboxstompers.com/

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 8:00 PM; doors open at 7:30 PM. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

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