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Back in the 1960’s and early 1970’s four brothers who wanted to be The Beatles formed a band called The Cowsills. Today, The Cowsills are recognized as one of the pioneers of the family band genre and as an influential force in pop culture. Their legacy lives on through their music, their fans, and their surviving members. They will appear on The Emerson Center stage on Thursday evening, February 8, at 7 p.m.
As an added bonus, The Cowsills will be inducted into the New England Music Hall of Fame’s (NEMHOF) class of 2024 during this live concert!
Originally from Newport, RI, the group went on to record and release a series of hit records including “Indian Lake,” “The Rain the Park and Other Things,” “Hair,” “We Can Fly” as well as the theme for “Love American Style” that aired for five years on the ABC network. The group, originally six siblings (brothers Bob, Paul, John, Bill, Barry and Richard and sister Susan) plus their mom, Barbara, were the inspiration for the hit series The Partridge Family. Currently the group consists of brothers, Bob and Paul Cowsill and sister Susan Cowsill Broussard and are active on both the recording and touring fronts. The concert is presented by MusicWorks, Inc. and Paris Productions. Presenting Sponsors are Joe & Denise Corr. Printing sponsor is ABC Printing. Tickets are on sale ranging from $50-$100. For Best Seats…Buy Tickets Now! Visit the website for the available seating locations and ticket prices: www.MusicWorksConcerts.com or call the TIX Customer Service line (800) 595-4849.
The Cowsills early gigs were at school dances and churches around their home in Newport, RI. Eventually as their harmonic sound was perfected, they expanded their offerings and played together in many locales. Early recordings were released on Mercury records and soon the rest of the family joined the band, Mom, Barbara and younger siblings Susan and Paul. They were then signed to MGM records where they began their climb to the top. They appeared as guests on many television shows and even hosting their own TV special. They imitated The Beatles, recorded the song Hair and inspired the Partridge Family TV Show. The original Cowsills disbanded in the early 70’s but most of them have never left the music industry and various members have regrouped throughout the years.
Today the surviving Cowsills continue to make music-sometimes individually and sometimes together and their harmonies are still as infectious and bright as ever. They released a new album called “Rhythm of the World,” in September, 2022. Audiences will be pleased to hear their old hits including “The Rain The Park and Other Things,” “ Pennies,” “La Rue Du Soleil,” “Thinkin’ About The Other Side,” “Dreams of Linda,” “River Blue,” and “Getting Into That Sunny, Sunny, Feelin’ Again,” among many others.
The Emerson Center is conveniently located on the campus of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, 1590 27th Avenue, on the SE corner of 16th Street and 27th Avenue. The doors for Will Call access open at 6 p.m. and seating begins at 6:30 p.m. An elevator to the 2nd floor balcony is available as well as complimentary listening devices from the Emerson Center office. The venue will provide a wine/snack bar in the lobby. For more information call 772-234-4412.
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