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The Hillbenders Present: Tommy a Bluegrass Opry

September 27, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Five men sit casually on concrete steps outdoors. They wear casual clothes—jeans, shirts, hats, and sunglasses. The setting appears urban, with warm lighting and simple concrete structures in the background.

Sunday, September 27, Sharp Theater, 7 P.M.

“Ever since I was a young boy, I played the silver ball.” Maybe not your standard bluegrass lyric, but a line known by all the world from the biggest rock opera of all time, The Who’s Tommy. Forty-five years after its original release, this rock classic has now been fully realized as a full-length bluegrass tribute, featuring Springfield, Missouri’s acclaimed group – The Hillbenders.

With a perfect mix of virtuoso musicianship on banjo, dobro, mandolin, bass and guitar and rock star vocals, the Hillbenders bring Pete Townsend’s original vision to life in a new and exciting way.

Conceived and produced by SXSW co-founder and longtime musician/producer Louis Jay Meyers, the show brings a new perspective to Tommy while paying total respect to its creators, who are delighted with the show.

Tickets: $38/35/27; Children under 17: $18

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Box Office (201) 684-7844

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  • Date: September 27, 2015
  • Time:
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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