(Boston) The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF), Boston’s living music museum, just launched the Cultural Heroes Lobby Series, a members-only event series at the Boch Center Wang Theatre. The summer and fall season of the series will include seven curated events featuring performances and talks with music professionals that offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at the industry. Members of FARHOF will be able to select the events that would like to attend. All events will take place in the Cultural Heroes Lobby at the Boch Center Wang Theatre. Admission is limited and will be available to all members of the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame and by special invitation only. For information on membership to FARHOF visit FARHOF.org.
The Cultural Heroes Lobby Series Summer and Fall Season Includes:
Chuck McDermott, Singer Songwriter: Road Tested (June 20)
McDermott will celebrate the release of his latest concept album “Road Tested” with FARHOF members, performing several songs and discussing the unique approach he took to the latest album. McDermott has more than 40 years of experience in the music industry and is a member of the Massachusetts Country Music Hall of Fame.
Leo Gozbekian: All Access Concert & Backstage Photos (August 9)
A staple of the live music scene for decades, Leo Gozbekian has photographed everyone from David Bowie to George Bush. His new book, “All Access Concert & Backstage Photos,” chronicles his journey as a music photographer. Gozbekian will sign copies of the book and share some of the stories behind his favorite photos with the help of a few friends from Boston’s live music scene.
Alan Paul: Brothers & Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Album that Defined the 70s (September 14)
Author, journalist, and musician, Alan Paul, will share parts of his latest book, “Brothers & Sisters: The Allman Brothers Band and the Album that Defined the 70s.” Celebrating the album’s 50th anniversary, Brothers and Sisters the book delves into the making of the album, while also presenting a broader cultural history of the era, based on first-person interviews, historical documents and deep research, and a trove of never-before-heard interviews conducted by the band’s “Tour Mystic,” Kirk West.
Robin Lane Band: Don’t Forget Me (September 26)
American rock singer and songwriter Robin Lane will perform a special salute to Boston music legend Asa Brebner. Lane and Brebner were both part of Robin Lane & The Chartbusters, which exploded onto the scene in the early 80s and were one of the first-ever bands featured on MTV. Lane will perform several songs and share stories of her late friend and bandmate.
Jeff Fasano: Americana Portrait Sessions, A Nashville Photographer’s New Coffee Table Book (October 3)
At age 40, Jeff Fasano quit his corporate job in New York City, moved to Nashville, and became a professional photographer. He quickly became one of the most in-demand portrait photographers in America, shooting celebrities like Kevin Bacon and Taraji P. Henson and musicians like Jason Isbell and Sheryl Crow. His first book, “Americana Portrait Sessions,” features images of nearly 200 iconic Americana musicians, songwriters, producers and pioneers. Fasano will sign copies of the book and share stories from the iconic sessions.
Henry Diltz: West Coast Photographer (October 17)
A legend of the live music world, Henry Diltz was the official photographer at Woodstock and at the Monterey Pop Festival. He was the go-to photographer covering Hollywood stars and the booming music scene in LA in the 60s. His work has appeared on more than 200 album covers and is still live events today. Diltz will share the stories behind some of his most iconic photos from his career.
Massachusetts Historical Society Presents: Boston Beats, Folk Music Boston (November 1)
Director of Programs at the Massachusetts Historical Society Gavin Kleespies will host a discussion about Boston’s famed Folk Music scene. Kleespies will chart Boston’s musical past from the explosion in the 60s to today.
Led by legendary musicians like Keb Mo’, Joan Baez and Noel Paul Stookey and renowned music executives, FARHOF is the only hall of fame housed in a historic performing arts venue. FARHOF is an education and performance initiative that celebrates folk, Americana, and roots music. These genres of music have historically provided an outlet for individuals of all races, classes, and locations to express their joys and sorrows. Through exhibits, lectures, concerts, and more, Boston’s new cultural destination educates people of all ages about the important influence of these genres on all music today.
FARHOF is currently has six exhibits on display including Arlo Guthrie: Native Son, Life in Six Strings: Ernie Boch Jr. Guitar Exhibit which features electric and acoustic instruments, each with a notable history and impact on musicmaking across multiple decades and myriad genres, Boston: A Music Town, The Wang Theatre: A Century of Great Music; historic artifacts from David Bieber Archives and the Cultural Heroes sculptures on loan from Alan LeQuire Galleries in Nashville.
FARHOF members will be attend Cultural Heroes Lobby Series events and gain advance notice of upcoming shows at the Wang and Shubert Theatres as well as special ticket offers and invitations to exclusive events. Membership starts at $250 for the Founding Member level and $500 for the VIP All-Access level. VIP All-Access also comes with a ticket concierge that will help purchase tickets for all FARHOF and Boch Center shows without service fees. Membership details are available at FARHOF.org.
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About the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame:
In 2019, the Boch Center expanded its educational programming and launched the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame (FARHOF), Boston’s living music museum which celebrates the lifeblood of America’s musical and cultural heritage. Folk music provides an outlet for individuals of all races and backgrounds to express their highest joys and deepest sorrows.
FARHOF is dedicated to honoring history, while also nurturing the next generation of Folk, Americana, and Roots musicians. By learning from the past, the Boch Center and FARHOF hope to influence meaningful conversations today.
Housed in the Wang Theatre, FARHOF celebrates Folk, Americana and Roots music through displays, memorabilia, artifacts, events, lectures, exhibits and concerts.
About the Boch Center:
The Boch Center is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit performing arts institutions and a guardian of the historic Wang and Shubert Theatres. As New England’s largest cultural venue, the Boch Center is home to theater, classical and popular music, dance, comedy, opera, Broadway musicals, family entertainment, and more.
Located in Boston’s historic Theater District, the Boch Center also offers a diverse mix of educational, cultural and community outreach initiatives, including the City Spotlights Leadership Program and the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame; collaborates with artists and local nonprofit arts organizations; preserves historic venues; and acts as a champion for Greater Boston’s arts and cultural community. Learn more at bochcenter.org.
