James Montgomery and Uptown Horns at the Flying Monkey

Press release
James Montgomery and the Uptown Horns perform in Plymouth on April 6.

At 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 6, The Flying Monkey is excited present another exciting blues rock package show with James Montgomery and guests. Harmonica master James Montgomery shares the stage with the famed Uptown Horns and Charlie Farren. Always the consummate showman, Montgomery is known as one of the most dynamic performers on the blues scene today. Tickets for this concert start at $29.

When bluesman James Montgomery plays the harmonica, he performs with an intensity and depth that gets crowds onto their feet and clamoring for more. Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band named him the “John Mayall of New England.” While growing up in Detroit, Montgomery learned first-hand from masters James Cotton, John Lee Hooker, and Junior Wells at the legendary Chessmate. Over the years, he’s carried on the tradition and continues to be a vital presence in blues as one of the most dynamic performers on the scene. The James Montgomery Band has toured with The Allman Brothers, Steve Miller, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, BB King, Bonnie Raitt, John Lee Hooker, and Dr. John. James, among others, continues to sit in with the Blues Brothers Band.

The Uptown Horns, together for 15 years, are revered as one of the most respected horn sections in the world. The Uptown Horns have toured or recorded with The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, James Brown, The B52s, Robert Plant, Aretha Franklin, REM, and many others.

Charlie Farren, a founding member of the power rock trio Fahrenheit and vocalist for the Joe Perry Project also joins the night’s bill. Farren has played with a list of New England’s rock royalty, but it’s his solo career that has so many fans coming back to hear his poetic songs and voice that has only matured with age like a fine wine.

“We’re excited to bring back Montgomery’s band to Plymouth,” says Seth McNally, Director of Entertainment at The Flying Monkey. “He’s a perennial favorite around here…his on stage humor and rough-and-tumble style always make for an exciting show.”

Tickets for the Montgomery concert are on sale now for $29, and $35 for Premier seats. For tickets and more information on concerts and the Flying Monkey Performance Center, visit FlyingMonkeyNH.com or call 536-2551.