7-9 pm Friday, April 11, 2025
Second Stage | Amherst
(194 2nd Street, Amherst)
Paddy Dougherty, singer/songwriter, guitarist, and keyboard player
Glenn Buck, keyboards and saxophone
Larry Scott, drums
Robin Tolley, bass
“Life takes turns, things change, priorities shift, and people move. Sometimes it’s just time to honor what once was, celebrate it, and then embrace and make room for the new. Sharing music with these guys has been life changing. They are not only consummate musicians; they are dear friends. While keeping the band together on a regular basis is not sustainable or feasible given our current life circumstances, I sure know who to call when I need a drummer, bass player, keyboardist or sax player for something special!”Virginia based singer-songwriter, Paddy Dougherty, returns to Second Stage with her bandmates of thirty years to present the last of three farewell concerts. With a mix of emotions and a blend of genres “Movin’ On” will commemorate the quartet’s many years of soulful blues, jazzy ballads, and commanding originals.
Paddy, well known regionally as the voice of the award winning band, Mainstreet Rhythm & Blues, spent time on the road as a backup singer for national bluesman, David Bromberg. She had several of her songs fully orchestrated by legendary arranger, Charles Callelo and performed in concert with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra and Rita Coolidge. For five years, she toured as a songwriter with Kid Pan Alley writing hundreds of songs with thousands of children and after nearly thirty years of teaching music, Paddy retired from the classroom to return to the stage with consummate musicians Larry Scott/drums, Glenn Buck/keyboards and saxophone, and Robin Tolley/bass.
“Life takes turns, things change, priorities shift, and people move. Sometimes it’s just time to honor what once was, celebrate it, and then embrace and make room for the new. Sharing music with these guys has been life changing. They are not only consummate musicians; they are dear friends. While keeping the band together on a regular basis is not sustainable or feasible given our current life circumstances, I sure know who to call when I need a drummer, bass player, keyboardist or sax player for something special!”
Paddy, well known regionally as the voice of the award winning band, Mainstreet Rhythm & Blues, spent time on the road as a backup singer for national bluesman, David Bromberg. She had several of her songs fully orchestrated by legendary arranger, Charles Callelo and performed in concert with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra and Rita Coolidge. For five years, she toured as a songwriter with Kid Pan Alley writing hundreds of songs with thousands of children and after nearly thirty years of teaching music, Paddy retired from the classroom to return to the stage with consummate musicians Larry Scott/drums, Glenn Buck/keyboards and saxophone, and Robin Tolley/bass.
“Life takes turns, things change, priorities shift, and people move. Sometimes it’s just time to honor what once was, celebrate it, and then embrace and make room for the new. Sharing music with these guys has been life changing. They are not only consummate musicians; they are dear friends. While keeping the band together on a regular basis is not sustainable or feasible given our current life circumstances, I sure know who to call when I need a drummer, bass player, keyboardist or sax player for something special!”
This show is expected to sell out; reservations are strongly recommended.
TICKETS:
- $20 adults
- $10 students
- FREE Limited VCA Passport tickets: Tickets are available to persons showing a WIC Card. For more information, call 434-989-3215 or click on the link below:
https://www.amherstglebeartsresponse.org/passport.htmlVCA PASSPORT
- Pay at door: cash or checks only; doors open at 6:30pm.
- Pay Online: Reserve a ticket with credit card via Eventbrite by using the button below.
