Skyworks Productions is pleased to launch our new website. Take a look around and see what's new. The site is still under construction so be sure to check back as we'll be adding more photos, music videos from past shows, and more bands and artists to our roster. While you're here, connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our videos on YouTube: |
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Matt Abts, drummer of the Grammy-nominated rock band Gov’t Mule, has a side project called Planet of the Abts with Gov’t Mule’s bassist Jorgen Carlsson and vocalist/guitarist T-Bone Andersson, and Skyworks Productions is pleased to announce that we are the official booking agency for their upcoming Northeast tour this Fall! Planet of the Abts will kick off their East Coast Invasion Tour at spectacular Showcase Live in Foxborough, MA on Wednesday, November 30, 2011. The Peacheaters, the endorsed and authentic Allman Brothers tribute band, will open the show in Foxborough and also at Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury, MA on Sunday, December 4th! New England’s own Brendan Kelley Band will warm up the night at Tupelo Music Hall in White River Junction, VT on Thursday, December 1st with a set of original blues tunes. On Friday, December 2nd, the band hits the road to head out to Woodstock, NY to perform at the renowned Bearsville Theater with special guest singer/songwriter Randy Robbins. On Monday, December 5th it’s back to Vermont for a performance at Higher Ground’s super cool Showcase Lounge. Concert-goers in Brooklyn are in for a treat as Corky Laing & The Memory Thieves open for Planet of the Abts at the Brooklyn Bowl on Tuesday, December 6. Corky is the drummer for Mountain, the popular 1960s band that released the hit “Mississippi Queen”. Matt and the boys will wrap up their East Coast Invasion Tour at hip Mexicali Live in Teaneck, NJ on Wednesday, December 6th with special guest opener and award-winning Chicago blues artist Nick Moss. Seats are limited for ALL shows and tickets are going fast, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance! More Details
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Almost as long as four football fields and 18 decks, the fabulous Liberty of the Seas is one of the largest ships sailing today offering multiple music and entertainment venues, an array of restaurants and dining outlets, full sized volleyball and basketball courts, a boxing ring and even a FlowRider wave generator enabling guests to surf the sea while cruising above the ocean! The Rock Legends Cruise is selling fast so book your cabin today!
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Tickets for Friday available for $28.60 at www.dropkickmurphys.com/sept16tickets (21+ event) .  Doors open at 5pm, live music starts at 5:30pm, and the Dropkick Murphys take the stage at 9:30pm.Tickets for Saturday available for $10 at the gate (21+ event). Doors open at 5pm. The Regulars perform at 5:30pm and the Pearl Jam tribute show with Backseat Lover starts at 9pm.  You'll love The Whiskey Republic and its staff. Frontman for the popular punk band the Dropkick Murphys and his friends took over 515 South Water Street (formerly The Fish Company) to bring you The Whiskey Republic. Part Irish pub, part sports bar and a whole lot of fun, they're happy to be here in Providence and are ready to rock. The Whiskey Republic features a stage fit for a rockstar (with the sound system to match), 20 HDTV's for your sports viewing pleasure, a full-service kitchen, waterfront location and the best staff in town. You won't find a better place to enjoy an end-of-the-summer bash! www.thewhiskeyrepublic.com |
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Two rare shows you don't want to miss presented by Showcase Live and Skyworks Productions!
Seeing THE SOFT PARADE is like reliving the legendary concerts Jim Morrison and The Doors performed over 40 years ago. The Soft Parade is internationally recognized as one of the most authentic, realistic tribute bands working today. They recreate, with stunning accuracy, the primal, poetic atmosphere of a vintage Doors concert. From the vintage musical instruments and sound equipment right down to stage clothing and hairstyles - watching The Soft Parade is as close to seeing the Doors as anyone can possibly get. Fronting The Soft Parade is singer Joe Russo whose likeness to the legendary Jim Morrison holds audiences spellbound. He looks Morrison. He moves Morrison. And most importantly, he sings Morrison. The Soft Parade has toured 20 countries, been joined onstage by original Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and has performed hundreds of concerts worldwide. The show is so hauntingly authentic that critics and fans continually use words like "eerie" and "chilling" to define the experience. Visit The Soft Parade's Official Webite: www.thesoftparade.com Check out The Soft Parade at Showcase Live and experience what it was like to see The Doors!  This year marks the 15th Anniversary of Alice in Chains’s legendary MTV Unplugged performance, and Boston’s premier Alice in Chains tribute band, NUTSHELL recreates the infamous acoustic set in its entirety to celebrate! In April 1996, Alice in Chains emerged from a three-year hiatus by performing on the MTV Unplugged show, the acclaimed acoustic mini-series that allowed viewers to experience popular rock bands performing their material in its basic, purest musical form. Filmed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York, the Alice in Chains episode turned out to be one of the most memorable editions of the series, and critics and fans alike hail it to be one of the best live acoustic performances of all time by a rock band. The band’s highest charting singles and heavy duty grunge-rock opuses such as “Rooster” and “Heaven Beside You” went over beautifully in their new, tight and emotionally-charged acoustic delivery. A live album of the performance was released in July 1996, which debuted at number three on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and was accompanied by a home video release. The album received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America and the home video received gold certification. While the performance was one of Alice in Chain’s final appearances with vocalist Layne Staley, Nutshell keeps the spirit alive by capturing its essence and presenting an authentic “unplugged” tribute show that honors the raw talent of this amazing band. Visit Nutshell on MySpace: www.myspace.com/nutshellboston
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 Don't miss The Whiskey Republic's CINCO DE MAYO BASH on Thursday, May 5, 2011 featuring SPIRIT OF SANTANA, the authentic Santana tribute band! 21+ show; $5 cover charge. LIVE MUSIC...CORONA BUCKETS & PROMO GIRLS...GIVEAWAYS...AND A GREAT NEW VENUE! Frontman for the popular punk band the Dropkick Murphys and his friends took over 515 South Water Street (formerly The Fish Company) to bring you The Whiskey Republic. Part Irish pub, part sports bar and a whole lot of fun, they're happy to be here in Providence and are ready to rock. The Whiskey Republic features a stage fit for a rockstar (with the sound system to match), 20 HDTV's for your sports viewing pleasure, a full-service kitchen, waterfront location and the best staff in town. There's no other place you want to be on May 5th! www.thewhiskeyrepublic.com Check out THE PEACHEATERS: AN ALLMAN BROTHERS EXPERIENCE performing at The Dancing Pig Restaurant in Cumberland, RI on May 21, 2011. Special guest ANDREW GREENE will kick off the night at 8pm with an acoustic set of his original, southern swampy blues tunes. Be sure to come hungry, the food at The Dancing Pig is great! The Dancing Pig Restaurant is a casual dining spot that celebrated its grand opening in Cumberland, RI last November. Located in the space formerly occupied by Sizzler's Bar & Grill, the restaurant serves New American cuisine featuring barbecue and comfort food with wood roasting. On the restaurant's second floor is the High On The Hog Saloon offering pub-style dining with the same delicious fare. The Saloon's stage features live entertainment Thursday through Saturday. Gather your friends and join us for good eats and a fun night out with The Peach and Andrew Greene! www.dancingpigri.com |
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Danimal Records recording artist and New Jersey's #1 punk-ska band, THE WAFFLE STOMPERS, is coming to New England on Sunday, March 20, 2011 to deliver a powerful, energetic show at Fusion 5 Nightclub in Foxborough, Massachusetts! ALL-AGES show! Also performing are top local acts: EVAN KATZ, RISING TRIBE, THE RUDENESS, TASTE OF CHAINS, and ROCKLAWN (formerly Green Castle). Showtime is 3pm to 7:30pm. Cover charge: $5 (21+) and $8 (under 21). Don't miss this rare show!  |
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With over 1.5 million downloads, the Grammy-nominated rock band Gov't Mule is legendary, and now two of its members have formed a new adventure: Planet of the Abts (POA). Each player highly-accredited in his own right, POA combines three powerful and extraordinary musicians: Gov't Mule's renowned drummer Matt Abts, bassist Jorgen Carlsson, also of Gov't Mule, and guitarist/keyboardist/vocalist T-Bone Andersson. In June 2011, POA performed their much anticipated debut show in Los Angeles and released an advance copy, limited edition CD recorded by acclaimed British engineer Steve Holroyd. With Pink Floydish shimmering soundscapes to full-throttle rock and roll that combines the raw power of the Stooges with Electric Ladyland musicianship, POA's studio recordings take the listener on a musical journey. The band’s live shows have proven that they sound just as powerful and multi-layered in the flesh as they do on record. Connect with Planet of the Abts on Facebook: 
in the Works for December 2012 
Special guest opener, former vocalist for Beware the Ides and Rawhead Rex, and singer/songwriter ERIC "SWEDE" JERNSTROM, brings his powerhouse vocals and emotional music to Showcase Live for a rare one-night only acoustic performance. Swede kicks off the show at 10pm and delivers an intensely personal musical journey of pleasure, pain, and self-discovery. Soulfully-crafted and expertly-delivered, Swede’s music is an offering of raw honesty and vulnerability that will move you from the first note to the last. Swede shares the stage with guitarist and long time friend/mentor, Randy Valley. A premier guitar instructor who has logged more than 30 years on the professional music circuit, Mr. Valley is well-known for his virtuoso playing style and dedication to his craft. Drummer, Craig Lindberg has shared the stage with Eric for over 20 years and brings his passionate style and mood-altering sounds to the audience with incredible feeling. Bassist, Chris “Broph” Brophy holds down the low end with soulful intensity. Joining “Swede” on Keyboards is Mr. Jeff Royds of the Bullethead fame and creator of NEGB1.com, New England’s premier online marketing and social network for independent musicians. This night promises to be a celebration of musical passion, diversity and life.
