THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 8, 2022 Page 15 Internationally-Acclaimed guitarist Johnny A. to perform July 24 at Kowloon Advocate Staff Report J ohnny A. will be performing at the Kowloon Restaurant on Rte. 1 north in Saugus on July 24.The concert is part of the Concerts for New England Vets concert series. A portion of the proceeds from this show will go towards support for causes for New England Vets. Johnny A. and his band will be performing at this show his critically acclaimed instrumental reimagining of Beatles songs titled “From A. to BEATLES.”Johnny A.’s passion for The Beatles is evident in this well-crafted and exciting set of Beatles classics done Johnny A.-style. Guitarist Johnny A. was born in Malden, Massachusetts and grew up in the North Shore area of Boston, where he led bands that played every major and not-so-major venue in the area as well as a host of roadside bars in New England. Through the 1980s and 1990s, while working as a sideman, Johnny played with Santana percussionist Mingo Lewis, blues and soul duo Delaney & Bonnie, Derek & the Dominos keyboardist Bobby Whitlock, and had a brief stint with Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford. He then began a seven-year role as guitarist and musical director forJ. Geils Band front man Peter Wolf, playing on Wolf’s albums Fool's Parade (1999) and 1996's Long Line, which he co-produced with Wolf.He also performed on numerous world tours with Wolf.Johnny A. was also a member of Wolf's House Party 5 band and various incarnations of his acoustic ensembles which toured extensively throughout the United States and Japan. In late 1999, Johnny A. launched his solo career and recorded a guitar instrumental album, titled Sometime Tuesday Morning.The album included original material as well as covers of the Beatles' "Yes It Is," JimBetter Business Bureau Scam Alert Fake events & phony tickets take festival goers by surprise M any people are looking forward to fun festivals this summer. As usual, scammers are taking advantage of the building excitement. This time, they are cashing in with phony tickets – and even fake events. How the scam works: You see a fantastic deal on tickets to a summer festival in your area, usually through a link on social media. The event promises live music, all-youcan-eat meals, craft beer or wine, or other fun activities. When you click the social media link, it takes you to a professional website with fantastic pictures. You enter your credit card information to buy tickets, and you think you are all set. But before you buy, do a little research. 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No refunds are given, even when their inconsistent and mostly-unreachable customer service email address responds to confirm a refund will be provided.” SCAM| SEE PAGE 17 Johnny A. performs my Webb's "Wichita Lineman," and Willie Cobbs' blues classic "You Don't Love Me." The album garnered critical acclaim from radio stations, critics, and his fans, and spawned the instrumental single "Oh Yeah," which charted number one in the U.S. on the AAA radio format.It marked the first time in over a decade that an instrumental had achieved the number one spot on radio. We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR SMOKERS DELIGHT! 15 Handmade Churchill Size Cigars including a Cohiba - Long Leaf filler - wrapped $43.95 SUMMER SPECIALS! ALL BRANDS! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. 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Driven, which saw Johnny A. mixing, producing, and playing all the instruments, was released in the spring of 2014.He was also inducted into the Boston Music Hall of Fame in 2014. In 2015, Johnny A. joinedThe Yardbirds, touring and playing with the group as its lead guitarist. He left the band in 2018 after playing with them for three years. His playing style encompasses elements of rock, jazz, and blues, and he often uses a whammy bar. He cites artists such as The Beatles, The Yardbirds, Everly Brothers, Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Les Paul as many of his musical influences. Take Advantage of all our HOLIDAY SPECIALS! Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection
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