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Summer Sun*Days outdoor Veterans Benefit Concert with DYER GOODWIN CHAKOUR feat. / Brian Templeton!
Dyer Goodwin Chakour will bring to the stage the history of their lives in music, from their individual time performing with artists such as Woodstock legend Joe Cocker to Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tina Turner. The stage will be rocking with the songs they have performed in front of hundreds of thousands of music fans around the world. as well, they will be performing some of their own songs and some classic R&B tunes they cut their teeth on.
VIP packages for this and all the other shows in the series. Info can be found at the ticketing link. - @ gimmeLIVE.com
If their performance, last year at Kowloon, is any indicator make sure to get your tickets soon and arrive early for a great seat for this event.
This event is a benefit concert, so come along and show your support for a good cause while enjoying some great music. So, gather your friends and family and spend a fun-filled afternoon with us.
Deric Dyer, after joining the American Standard Band, Deric moved to America. Two years later, ASB became Joe Cocker‘s band. Playing in Joe’s horn section with the legendary Bobby Keys, “Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder”, proved an invaluable experience. After a couple of years with Joe, Deric left to play and record with many of the best of Boston’s music scene, a highlight recording with Rick Ocasek of The Cars on his first solo album.
Deric’s next life-changing opportunity came with the good fortune to join Rock & Roll Hall of Famer-Tina Turner. He spent two years as part of her Break Every Rule World Tour, and when Tina was paired with Joe Cocker on Summer festival shows in Germany, Deric and Joe rekindled their friendship. Deric wasn’t home long from TT tour when promoter Michael Lang (Woodstock Promoter) called to ask if he would like to re-join Joe and the rest of the band for the Unchain My Heart World Tour.
elop new projects and to continue working with his old friends and band mates, including Cliff Goodwin, Mitch Chakour, Marty Richards, Wolf Ginandes.
Cliff Goodwin was an original member of the American Standard Band and in 1977, he was instrumental in Joe Cocker choosing ASB to be the band that would help bring Joe back to being one of contemporary music‘s greatest voices.
He recorded with Joe on many albums including “Luxury You Can Afford” with the hit single “Funtime”. Cocker including “Shelter Me” and “You Can Leave Your Hat On” as well as other albums including Robert Palmer’s “Secrets” LP containing the hit “Bad Case Of Loving You”.Cliff performed with many of rocks legends including Mat “Guitar” Murphy, John Mayall, James Cotton, Eta James, Steve Miller & The immortal Santana. When Eric Clapton performed “You Are So Beautiful” with Joe, he decided to use Cliff’s arrangement. When asked about the guitar solo and if he would change it, his answer was “No! Why would you change perfection”.
Mitch Chakour is considered to be a musician’s musician. In 1978 when Nicky Hopkins left Joe Cocker’s band, Mitch was the natural choice to take over. His incredible talent and the ability to play rock ‘n’ roll with a foundation in Gospel music made him the perfect fit. Playing on “Luxury You Can Afford” and touring with Joe in the late 70s and early 80’s, Mitch lef his mark on Joe‘s music. His world is all music, all the time!
He has toured with the J Geils Band singing on stage with Peter Wolf, opened the House of Blues in Boston, and performed at Fenway Park along side Aerosmith.
Joining DGC on stage will be longtime members of the band and stalwart members of the New England music scene, drummer, Marty Richards and bassist Wolf Ginandes.
As an extra bonus, Brian Templeton of the Delta Generators will be joining the line-up, with the intent of relighting the energy this group showed at their recent performance at the Regent Theatre.
100% of profits from this series will go to Veterans organizations in the area dealing with Vets impacted by PTSD, addiction, and homelessness related issues.
Other shows in this series are:
July 16 - Barry Goudreau's Engine Room
July 30 - Johnny A. Trio
August 6 - Jon Butcher with special guest Sal Baglio of ‘the Stompers’
August 13 - James Montgomery Rhythm & Blues Revue feat. Christine Olhman "the Beehive Queen" and Barrence Whitfield
This is an OUTDOOR CONCERT - All shows are rain or shine; in event of rain the show will be moved inside.
Children under 12, allowed for free if accompanied by ticket holding adult.
