The Lovin’ Spoonful
The Spoonful were often called America’s answer to the Beatles! The band, led by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler and Zal Yanovsky, exploded onto the charts sending their first 7 singles soaring onto Billboard’s tip-10 charts virtually overnight! The Lovin’ Spoonful were America’s answer to the Beatles! The band, led by John Sebastian, Steve Boone, Joe Butler and Zal Yanovsky, exploded onto the charts sending their first 7 singles soaring onto Billboard’s tip-10 charts virtually overnight. The Spoonful formed in New York’s Greenwich Village in 1965 at the Night Owl Café and signed to Kama Sutra Records. They appeared on every major TV show of the era: The Ed Sullivan Show, Hullabaloo and Shindig! Their first single, “Do You Believe in Magic,” flew to the top of the charts and was followed by an unprecedented string of hits including: “Daydream,” “Younger Girl,” “Summer in the City,” “You Didn’t Have to Be So Nice,” “Darling Be Home Soon,” “Jug band Music,” “Did You Ever Have to Make Up Your Mind,” “Lovin’ You,” “Didn’t Want to Have to Do it,” “Rain on the Roof,” “Six O’clock,” “Nashville Cats,” “Coconut Grove,” and “She’s Still a Mystery (to Me).” The band was so influential that such music legends as Paul McCartney and Brian Wilson cited them as forces of inspiration as did so many others. John Lennon call them “tunesmiths!” Today the Lovin’ Spoonful tours with founding member, Steve Boone, and Jeff Alan Ross, Bill Cinque, Rob Bonfiglio and Mike Auturi. Together they faithfully celebrate the rich, good-time catalog of hits that made them one of the world’s most beloved groups of the ‘60s. The Lovin’ Spoonful was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
The Grass Roots
The Grass Roots, an iconic pop rock band formed in 1965 with mega-hit producer Steve Barri, continue to captivate audiences with their timeless hits and vibrant performances. Known for classics like “Temptation Eyes,” “Midnight Confessions,” and an impressive 29 singles on Billboard’s Hot 100, including 13 gold and 2 gold albums, their legacy is unmatched. They even hold the record for performing to 600,000 fans in Washington, DC on July 4th, 1982. The band features Dusty Hanvey on lead guitar and vocals; Larry Nelson on keyboards, bringing the music to life with his engaging performances; Joe Dougherty on drums, keeping the beat strong and steady; and Mark Dawson on lead vocals and bass, carrying the classic sound that has become a staple at over 100 live shows annually for nearly 50 years. With 20 million records sold worldwide and appearances on top shows like “The Tonight Show” and “Dick Clark’s American Bandstand,” The Grass Roots continue to be one of the most recognized and beloved names in classic rock music.
The Lovin’ Spoonful & The Grass Roots will be live at The Carolina Opry Theater on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now – CLICK HERE to purchase!
