Sunday, December 17, 2023 . 6PM
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CHRISTMAS CAVALCADE FOR THE HOMELESS, FEATURING THE CHANDLER TRAVIS PHILHARMONIC, WOOF WOOF MEOW, THE INVINCIBLE CASUALS, THE CYCLONES, POLKA DAN & THE BEATBOX BAND, THE DAVID ROTH SLIDE WHISTLE CONSORTIUM, BLU CENTRAL, THE BUTTERCUPS. HOSTED BY DING DONNELLY
The Christmas Cavalcade Benefits For the Homeless have been a tradition for more than a decade, in Somerville at Johnny D’s (sadly, now closed) and in Orleans in the function room at the Jailhouse Tavern (recently converted to the Hog Island Brewery), raising a good deal of money over the years for the Somerville Homeless Coalition and the Noah Shelter for the Homeless (we are now working with their parent organization, The Housing Assistance Corporation of Cape Cod), and giving some of the bay state’s best musicians a chance to get together and do seasonal songs that either aren’t in their repertoire at all or only appear for a few weeks annually. They’re real community bashes, family affairs where it’s not unusual to see performers playing with their kids, as Steve Shook did with his daughter Liz when she was growing up, and as Sarah Swain did with her daughters Lucy and Jesse (whose Cavalcade careers started a couple of years ago, at the ripe old ages of 4 and 5). At the other end of the age spectrum for a few years was Rock King, who was 86 last time we looked, all mixed in with some heavy duty pros like Livingston Taylor, Patty Larkin, Barrence Whitfield, the Upper Crust, Jon Pousette-Dart, and Robin Lane.
My reluctance to say no when booking the acts has led to some wonderful surprises and to fairly long shows, 2011’s Cape Cod Cavalcade clocked in at just under five hours, and they almost never last less than four. Still, the format of the show keeps things lively, as usually no act plays longer than a couple of songs (except for the Chandler Travis Philharmonic, who act as hosts and occasional backup for some of the other performers, and have a large and constantly changing collection of sometimes riotous Christmas songs to draw on), which gives the Cavalcade shows the feel of a vaudeville holiday revue.
Traditional Cavalcade highlights at the Boston shows have included the Philharmonic Trombone Shout Band (about 15 of the area’s loudest trombonists, plus tuba, drums, and trumpet, who appear once a year, a Cavalcade exclusive); the 8-piece Boston Typewriter Orchestra, typing your favorite Christmas classics; Mission of Burma‘s Clint Conley with Gang of Four‘s Hugo Burnham; and Jen Kimball, Ramona Silver, Jen D’Angora, Amy Fairchild, Merrie Amsterburg, the Incredible Casuals, and Shaun Wortis are all frequent Cavalcade participants (not to mention guest vocalists in the Cavalcade’s choir, the Athol Thingerth, who also appear, with a different cast of characters, at the Cape Cavalcades).
A highlight of the Cape Cod Cavalcade is always the Ticks segment, a new, fully costumed epic every year: who could forget their condensed versions of “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas?” (looking forward to what they come up with this year, too)! There’s also spoken segments from highly esteemed local actors like Stephen Russell, Christine Ernst, and Gip Hoppe. Tripping Lily, Kami Lyle, and the Parkington Sisters are also frequent Cavalcade favorites, and the Cape Cavalcades always devolve into a ripping Rock & Roll party as the chairs are removed later in the night for blistering sets by local rockers like the Rip-It-ups, the Catbirds, the Flakes, and the Greenheads.
The Christmas Cavalcades are always memorable and delightful, and are truly the “Ben Hur” of Christmas shows!
Why is there a difference in price for available seats at The Music Room?
All seating at The Music Room is acquired with a first come, first served basis approach. The Music Room provides all patrons with a live musical experience above and beyond your average concert hall, and supporting this vision are the 4 tiers of available seats at The Music Room. With a nod to classic record sales certification, the 4 tiers are: Diamond, Double Platinum, Platinum, and Gold. Seats range in price based on several factors including artist availability and distance to the stage.
Do you have the same number of seats for each tier?
No. The Diamond tier of seats only has 12 seats available. These seats are 4 top rounds located right at the foot of the stage. You cannot get any closer to the artist than these 12 seats. These are considered premium seats and are usually purchased by the most ardent fans.
The Double Platinum sections features 4 top square tables and one special 2 top rectangle, and there are 14 seats available. Still very close to the stage, these seats provide an exceptional view and personal experience. Table no. 7 is a 2 top rectangle that sits just to the right of the stage and back approximately 6 feet. It is an extremely popular table.
The Platinum section of seats has a mixture of 4 top squares, two 3 high top rounds, and 9 drink rail seats that are bar height. The total number of seats in the Platinum section is 37. These are all excellent seats and reside in the main room. Depending on a viewer’s personal taste, a table, a high top, or a drink rail might be the right choice, but they are all fabulous and unobstructed.
Gold seating is available in the bar area and can be considered first come, first serve general admission. Most of the seats are unobstructed but depending how patrons sit at the bar or high tops, there might be a slight obstruction. Standing room is permitted in the Gold section. The sound is excellent and most Gold level tickets are purchased by patrons that want to be near the bar specifically or by patrons wanting to be further away from the stage by design. Please refer to our pictures to determine if this area is what you are looking for. There are only several seats available and mostly Standing Room.
PLEASE READ OUR SEATING CHART EXPLANATION. GOLD TICKETS OR GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS (GA) HAVE LIMITED SEATING (FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVE IN THE BAR AREA) WITH THE REMAINDER STANDING ROOM ONLY.
*TICKET DISCLAIMER: The Music Room has a NO REFUND POLICY. In the event of a cancellation/reschedule, The Music Room will always honor the purchased ticket for the same seat and same artist at the original price. If a show is cancelled and not rebooked, ticket holder will be issued a credit towards any future show/event at The Music Room. Ticket holder assumes all risks, hazards, and dangers. Event subject to change. No ticket required for entry. Please bring I.D*