As we await one more blast of winter weather this weekend, any signs of spring are welcome. With 60 degree temps yesterday and the clocks turning ahead next Saturday, you can almost smell the sausages, onions and peppers at Fenway. Summer music venues are also beginning to announce their concert schedules and, despite the economy, things are looking good. Turning 110 this year, the Hampton Beach Casino kicks off the season with G Love and Special Sauce on Thursday, April 2nd and Tower of Power on Friday, April 3rd. TOP celebrated their 40th anniversary a few years back. The 10 peice band with the killer horn section turned out early 70's soul staples like What Is Hip? and You're Still a Young Man, and from all accounts, their live show still packs a punch.
Winding down the spring, Greatful Dead tribute band Dark Star Orchestra plays the Casino for two nights on June 12th and 13th. Regardless of your musical tastes, the Casino should have something for you and if you're like me, nothing quite feels like summmer till you've seen one of your favorite acts lit up on the Casino marquee.
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