Live music continues at the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs for the 2022-23 season.
The updated music schedule includes Sensational Soul Cruisers on Feb. 8, The Hit Men of Country on Feb. 10, Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats on Feb. 18, The Weight Band on Feb. 24, One Night in Memphis on Feb. 25, the Devon Allman Project on Feb. 26, Alan Doyle on March 11 and Bruce in the USA on March 17.
Sensational Soul Cruisers
Take a musical journey with the Sensational Soul Cruisers, the 11-piece band that has audiences on their feet, singing and dancing to the greatest hits of the Temptations, the Jackson Five, The Spinners, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops and many more. This multi-media show is like watching Kool and the Gang, Chicago, and the Temptations, all rolled into one mesmerizing night of choreographed moves and fantastic live music. They will perform Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Hinman Auditorium. Tickets are $32 – $42.
If you love country music, you’re in for a treat—The Hit Men of Country are coming to Bonita Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. This country music mashup features five of the finest musicians who have performed, toured or recorded with Country’s greatest artists—hitmakers like Wynonna Judd, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, Travis Tritt, Jason Aldean and more. This superb show delivers hit after hit, including fan-favorites like “God Bless The USA,” “No One Else,” “Somebody Like You,” “Big Green Tractor” and “I Swear,” plus, you’ll hear great backstage stories about being on the road with the legends they have worked with. Tickets are $53 – $66.
Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats
Lee Rocker of The Stray Cats will perform Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Hinman Auditorium. Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member (along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom), of the Grammy nominated music group The Stray Cats, who sold over 10 million albums and garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records worldwide. He has since been named “Greatest of All Time” in Bass Player Magazine’s 2022 listing of the top 100 bassists ever. Come hear Lee and his band perform Stray Cats hits like “Sexy and Seventeen,” “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town,” plus lots of other rockin’ songs Lee performed post-Stray Cats with music legends—from Ringo Starr and George Harrison to John Fogerty and The Rolling Stones. Tickets are $56 – $70.
The Weight Band
The Weight Band features members of The Band, Levon Helm Band and Rick Danko Group.
Performing the timeless hits of The Band—like “The Weight,” “Up On Cripple Creek,” “Ophelia,” “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “Rag Mama Rag” and more — The Weight Band is keeping the spirit and the music alive that helped define an era. These master musicians were either actual members of The Band or are directly and deeply connected to their legacy. Experience the most authentic presentation of The Band’s music performed live on stage. The Weight Band plays Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $47 – $59.
One Night in Memphis is a live concert tribute to legendary recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. You’ll hear more than 90 minutes of rockabilly, country, gospel and pure ’50s rock ‘n’ roll music, performed live and backed by an authentic rockabilly band. Witness a rock and roll royalty jam session featuring the hits, “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Whole lotta Shaking Going On,” “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Hound Dog,” and many, many more. The show is Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $57 – $72.
Devon Allman
The Devon Allman Project is a six-piece blues-inspired rock band led by award-winning musician Devon Allman and features two members of the Allman Betts Band. They are joined by special guest Donavon Frankenreiter, whose soulful, laid-back grooves compliment the group. They will be playing the songs of The Allman Brothers and Gregg Allman in their sets, as well as Devon’s fan-favorite originals, and some surprise covers. You don’t want to miss this high-energy, exceptionally entertaining show. This performance will be Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 – $85.
Hinman Auditorium is located at 10150 Bonita Beach Road in Bonita Springs.
For tickets and more details, call 239-495-8989 or visit online at www.artcenterbonita.org
