Rick’s Picks: March Edition

Grateful Dead

March 5 – 7

The Grateful Dead are the Great American Band. No other group united so many strains of American music — from rock to blues to country to jazz to psychedelia — so comprehensively, so singularly, and for so long. Luckily, connecting with the Dead’s music has never been easier. Join us for a Grateful Weekend when these musicians come together for a two-night run celebrating the music of the Grateful Dead.

 

Paul Virzi at JB Percival

March 11, 2021

Many of the nations top comedy clubs have called him one of the strongest up and comers working today. Paul has also opened for some of the biggest names in the business. Comics such as Bill Burr, Dave Attell and Jim Breuer to name a few. Recently he has toured with Bill Burr in some of the country’s greatest theaters including, Constitution Hall, The Chicago Theatre and Carnegie Hall where he killed in front of a sold out crowd on the most legendary stage in the world. During the NY Comedy Festival Paul opened for Burr at Madison Square Garden in front of 15,000 people.

 

Dean Edwards featuring Harris Stanton

IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAM

March 12

If you’re ready to get a good laugh, Dean Edwards will make it happen. He currently stars in season 2 of the brand new hit series Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready currently streaming on Netflix.As one of the stars of MTV2’s hit show GUY CODE Dean has helped the show become the networks most successful show in its history.

 

Judy Gold

IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAM

March 13

Judy Gold has performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broad City, and Inside Amy Schumer. Not only has she won two Emmy Awards she also shined in two acclaimed, Off-Broadway hits. Candid experiences in lesbianism, Judaism, motherhood, and every day life inspires her humor and repertoire leaving audiences in stitches over her relatability.

 

Scavenger Hunt

March 17 -31

This a fun scavenger hunt adventure for all ages. Answer questions and take photos/videos using free mobile app, Eventzee. Guided from any smart phone, teams make their way among many well-known and overlooked gems of the town, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Start when you want and play at your own pace throughout two weeks.

 

Luis Gomez

March 26

Luis J. Gomez is a comedian, writer, podcaster, and producer. He hosts Legion of Skanks. He hosts the wildly popular Legion of Skanks Podcast with his best friends Big Jay Oakerson and Dave Amith. His television appearances include NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Comedy Central’s “Roast Battle,” TruTV’s “Comedy Knockout,” and more. He also hosts podcasts, Believe You Me and the Real A*s Podcast on the Gas Digital Network. He co-created the comedy festival Skankfest NYC and has amassed a cult-like following among comedy fans worldwide.

 

Todd Snider

March 27

Described as “one of the sharpest, funniest storytellers in rock” by Rolling Stone and “an exceptional songwriter” by NPR’s Fresh Air, Todd Snider’s due diligence to stringing perfectly picked words together just right has earned him sincere nods of approval from some of his biggest heroes (including John Prine, Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver, and Guy Clark). He’s the lead singer of Hard Working Americans and one of the most insightful, humorous, and clever singer-songwriters in American music.

 

Lee Ritenour

March 30

A prolific session player and musical chameleon, is a Grammy award winning guitarist whose speed, facility, phrasing, and technique are always flawless. Known to fans as “Captain Fingers” for his uncommon dexterity on the guitar, Lee Ritenour is a noted jazz artist and session musician who has been one of the leaders in his field since the early 70s. From rock to blues to jazz, his diverse music became the foundation of over 3,000 sessions as a young guitarist with a broad spectrum of artists such as Pink Floyd (The Wall), Steely Dan (Aja), Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, B.B. King, Frank Sinatra, Simon & Garfunkel, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Aretha Franklin and Barbra Streisand.