Upcoming Dance Parties at the Franco Center
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Franco American Heritage Center
46 Cedar Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
207.783.1585 office
207.689.2000 box office
francocenter.org
The Franco Center continues its series of parties celebrating contemporary music with the addition of 3 shows to the calendar. Our dance parties are fun-forward, and friendly for all flavors. Leave hangups, bad juju, and preconceptions home. We’re here to dance and have a good time, and you should be, too. Bring your friends, because there is no other place in town that is having as much fun as we are. And, we wouldn’t want you to miss out.
Decades Dance Party with VJ Pulse and DJ Hanzo
Digging deep for all the dance party favorites!
Friday, March 16th, 2012
Doors at 9pm | 21+ | $7
Buy tickets here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/234632
David Bowie shouted, “Let’s Dance!”
Chic exclaimed “Everybody Dance! Clap your hands!”
C&C Music Factory bumped “Everybody Dance Now!”
It’s a fact; life feels better when you are dancing. And, that is the only reason the Franco Center is having a dance party. The best part? You and your friends are invited, because, you can’t have a party without your friends.
We’re digging deep in the crates for this party to pull out the classics, the dancefloor rockers, and the jams that have made the floor move for decades. Our musical selectors for the evening, VJ Pulse and DJ Hanzo, will be mixing the music, blending old and new, fresh and funky, classic and contemporary. Old school funk, soul, and disco meet early hip hop, FM radio and MTV pop, party jams, dancefloor movers, and fresh-from-the-charts new hits.
Rockin’ Recons with Special Guest Justin Lindsay
A local favorite since their ‘60s heyday!
March 30th, 2012 at 9:00 PM.
Doors at 8pm | 21+ | $10
Buy tickets Here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/226813
The Rockin’ Recons are one of the four original P.A.L. Hop bands that were key players in the explosion of pop bands in the Lewiston/Auburn area that made a national splash. Both locally and nationally, many press outlets considered this area and this band to be the next big thing. Now, years on from then, their ability to pay tribute to the best bands from the classic rock era is but one reason they are so successful with capturing the hearts of younger and older generations. Since the reforming of the group after a twenty-year hiatus in 1987, the original band continued to perform until some of the members decided to move on and new members were added to form the Rockin’ Recons of today.
The active members of the Rockin’ Recons include Bob Blais, lead guitar and vocals, who played with the group Patches in the 70’s; Ron Vachon, guitar and lead vocals, who also played with the Royal Knights in the 60’s; Denny Blais, the son of Bob Blais on bass and lead vocals, Mike Asseslin, keyboard, bass and vocals, who also performed with Truckin and Vehicle in the 60’s and 70’s; Doug Doyer, drummer, who also played with Starfire and Cheex in the 80’s; and Roger Blais, guitar, percussion and vocals, who also was a forming member of the Innkeepers.
The unique mix of six talented musicians with a blend of guitar, keyboard, percussion and strong vocals will cause you to dance and party like you haven’t in, well, decades. With a range of music from the 50’s through the 80’s delivered with a sense of style, The Rockin’ Recons are truly one of Maine’s classiest classic rock bands.
Justin Lindsay is the 11-year old, 6th grade grandson of Recon Ron Vachon. Hailing from from Scarborough, Maine, Justin has been playing guitar since he was the tender age of 7. Justin’s recent achievements include front page news in the Lewiston Sun-Journal, and a feature on the WCSH6 newsmagazine “207,” cited as the next up-and-coming Child Prodigy.
New York Funk Exchange
Man, they are funky! Sizzling funk band makes its return!
Saturday, April 14th, 2012
Doors at 8pm | 21+ | $7
Buy tickets here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/234628
Combining the talents of Serena Fortier (vocals), Ray Holman (drums/vocals), Matt Fox (bass guitar), Jamey Zebrack (keys/vocals), Matty G (guitar), Mozard Pierre-Jacques (Trombone), Mike Farrell (Sax) and Nick Martino (trumpet), The New York Funk Exchange was born in the fall of 2007. The NYFE hails from Brooklyn, NY and has been performing their original music in front of hundreds of fans for almost two years.
The multi-talented members of NYFE combine the roots of funk, soul, R&B, and jazz with their own unique arrangements and dynamic rhythms.This innovative sound is a result of the band’s skillful song writing abilities and the many influences they incorporate into their music. Serena’s soulful vocals are powered by the band’s strong rhythm section. Her heartfelt lyrics are separated by inspirational melodies. Each member is a master at their instrument, but all possess the virtue of harmony when playing together. Each member of the NYFE has a deep respect and enthusiasm for music and its ongoing creative process. Their individual passion and the powerful group energy fuels the excitement that can be found during every live performance, as well as their studio recordings. They are on a collective journey to continuously experience more in every realm of music, from theory to performance.
