Five for Fighting joins Barenaked Ladies for Mohegan Sun, Boston shows

FIVE FOR FIGHTING

(aka John Ondrasik) will be joining Barenaked Ladies on their Last Summer on Earth tour, making stops at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Friday and Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston on July 9.

Nightclubs

THURSDAY

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

Southwick Inn: Open mic hosted by Steve Piper of Roadhouse Band. 479 College Highway, Southwick

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Funk Night with Oakland Stroke. 289 Main St., Greenfield

The Still: Drink specials. 63 Springfield St., Agawam

Uno Chicago Grill: Good Acoustic. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield

FRIDAY

Burgy Brews: Tom Savoy. 4 Main St., Williamsburg

Ondrasik will bring along his band, drummer Randy Cooke, bassist Sean Hurley, and guitarist Peter Thorn. “The boys and I are thrilled to be back in the bus this summer opening for Barenaked Ladies across the United States,” Ondrasik said in a press release. “Our summer 2022 post pandemic headline tour was a poignant reminder of how fortunate we are to share the communal experience of live music with audiences, and we are grateful to be back…”

To date, Five For Fighting has released six studio albums, including the platinum-certified “America Town” and “The Battle for Everything.”

Liner notes

• The Machine will play the Academy of Music in Northampton on Oct. 13.

The band, founded in 1988, has forged a 30-plus year career playing the music of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse array of Floyd’s extensive 16-album repertoire, from faithful renditions of popular hits to deeper album cuts.

The Machine also explores the early improvisation of

Five For Fighting, aka John Ondrasik, will join Barenaked Ladies for shows at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday and in Boston on July 9. (COURTESY PHOTO)

1970s Pink Floyd, as well as employing the theatrical elements and elaborate lighting displays of the 1980s. The Machine has sold out theaters, premier showcase rooms and casinos across North America, Europe and Asia and performed at renowned music festivals such as Bonnaroo, Riverbend, and Gathering of the Vibes.

• Andre 3000 is working on a new album, according to Killer Mike.

In an interview on “Sway in the Morning,” Killer Mike responded to the host mentioning Andre 3000 having a solo album in the works.

“Yeah. I think we fly out in a couple weeks to go listen to it,” he said.

The LP will be the first solo album by the Outkast member. Although Andre 3000 has made numerous guest appearances on other artists’ works, he has otherwise been quiet. Outkast’s last album was in 2006.

• Madonna has postponed her “Celebration” world tour after a trip to a New York City intensive care unit to treat a

Andre 3000 of OutKast performs during the Forecastle Music Festival at Waterfront Park on July 18, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (PHOTO BY bacterial infection.

The upcoming 40th anniversary tour was set to begin in Vancouver, British Columbia, on July 15 and play two nights at Boston’s TD Garden Aug. 30-31. In a statement from Madonna’s manager, Guy Osears, said the singer is on the mend:

Digital Ancient Dub. 289 Main St., Greenfield

The Meeting House: Dave Brinnel. 827 Williams St., Longmeadow

The Stationery Factory: Selwyn

Birchwood. 63 Flansburg Ave., Dalton

Theodores’: King Saison. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

West Springfield Fish and Game Club: CD jukebox, pool table. 329 Garden St., Feeding Hills

SATURDAY

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

MGM Springfield: MGM Roar

Comedy Club: Gerald Kelly. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

Mineral Hills Vineyard at Godard’s Red Hen Farm: Tom Savoy. 592 Sylvester Farm Road, Florence

Theodores’: Christopher Dean Band. 201 Worthington St., Springfield

Uno Chicago Grill: Tom Izzo. 820 West Columbus Ave., Springfield

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Glendale Ridge Vineyard’s Sunset Series. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton

MGM Springfield: MGM Free Music Fridays: Cathedral. 1 MGM Way, Springfield

The Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center: Adam SZ/Root

Fiyah featuring Abdul Baki, DJ

WEDNESDAY

Polish American Citizens Club 355 East Street, Ludlow, 583-6385

Bingo Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

Doors Open at 4pm.

Minimum Admission $50

1 - 1199 Progressive w/ Climbing Consolation Prize

2 - $500 Cover Alls

3 - $200 Special Games

All Games will be $100 with 90 People or More

All Cards are included with Admission

Whip City Brew: DJ with dance. 287 Elm St., Westfield

SUNDAY

Doc’s Place: Karaoke. 1264 Granby Road, Chicopee

Glendale Ridge Vineyard: Glendale Ridge Vineyard’s Sunset Series. 155 Glendale Road, Southampton

Uno Chicago Grill: Ethel Lee

THURSDAY

Fairview Knights of Columbus

1599 Memorial Drive, Chicopee (413) 532-2011

DOORS OPEN 4:30PM MASKS OPTIONAL Progressive Jackpot 6:15pm Early Bird

6:20pm Start Min. Entry Package $15

Electronic Bingo Aval. Snack Bar, Open Seating, Handicap Restrooms

CALL TODAY 413-788-1250 TO LIST HERE

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