The New Bull Run Restaurant & August Concert Series Highlighted by Singer Joan Osborne Friday, August 5; Other August shows include Jon Anderson, Judy Collins, Antje Duvekot and Curtis Salgado
Shirley, Massachusetts Restaurant, Pub and Concert Venue Rocks!

SHIRLEY, MA, July 27, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The historic Bull Run Restaurant, built in 1740 and once known as the 'Stagecoach Inn' on the route from Boston to Albany, will present singer Joan Osborne on Friday, August 5 at 8:00 PM; tickets are $38.00 in advance; $42.00 day of show on line or at the door.

Bull Run is located at 215 Great Road, in the historic country town of Shirley, Massachusetts, about one hour northwest of Boston. For full information, tickets and reservations for this show and all others, go to: www.bullrunrestaurant.com or call: 978-424-4311 or 877-536-7190. A small ticketing service charge applies to all tickets on line as well as at the door; Bull Run Restaurant and the large concert hall [Sawtelle Room] are wheelchair accessible; shows in the upstairs Ballroom are not.

Grammy Award-winning producer/guitarist/vocalist Pete Anderson has just been added to the Bull Run roster for an 8:00 PM show on Friday, August 12. Long associated with the world's best-of-the-best Tele-twangers Pete Anderson is a bluesman at heart. On his new CD released January 25, 2011, Even Thins Up/Deluxe Edition on Little Dog Records-VizzTone, his long-awaited fourth solo album, Detroit-native Pete Anderson went back to his roots in blues to deliver a set of all-original music that proves that you can take the boy out of the city! Pete Anderson follows 'YES' man Jon Anderson who appears on Thursday, August 11. The two artists are not related!

The stellar summer/fall lineup is unique and features a super blend of blues, folk, rock and comedy, showcasing many internationally known artists, in a location easily accessed from Massachusetts Routes 495, 128 and 2/2A. The on-site parking is extensive and FREE.

Bull Run is located at 215 Great Road, in the historic country town of Shirley, Massachusetts, about one hour northwest of Boston. The venue also offers excellent dining with menus created by Chef Judith Basso. In keeping with the Bull Run's common sense mission of providing healthy, fresh food and supporting small family farms and the local economy, Judith has forged strong ties with farmers and producers throughout Central Massachusetts. The menus feature all natural, no growth hormone, antibiotic free meats and poultry and sustainable seafood.

"Our seasonal menus use as much local produce as possible and our Bull Run menus vary, according to the season," says Judith. "I would say that 95% of everything on our menu is made right here at Bull Run! I work very closely with Wilkins Farm in Pepperell as well as other local farms and right now we are getting fresh snap peas, summer squashes and zucchini, green and red leaf lettuces, potatoes, strawberries and blueberries. Bull Run also grows some of its own fresh produce--vegetables and herbs! And, since we just launched our fabulous Obadiah's Ice Cream Parlor and the season's berries are coming in for our Bull Run Berry Salad, I am now also making special strawberry and blueberry ice cream toppings and my own caramel as well!"

About Joan Osborne

In a career that spans over twenty years, Joan Osborne has proven to be an artistically restless and consistently enthralling performer. Osborne's breakthrough, debut album Relish, sold five million copies worldwide and yielded the smash hit "One Of Us" and scored seven Grammy nominations.

In 2002, Osborne cemented her reputation as a top tier soul singer with an incredible turn in the acclaimed documentary film Standing in the Shadows of Motown, followed by a tour with legendary Motown backing band The Funk Brothers.

In 2003, Osborne toured with the Dixie Chicks and then surprised and wowed audiences touring throughout America for two years as the lead singer for The Dead and in 2007, she graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

Osborne loves to sing and perform in many different genres, but she came back to her soulful rock roots on Little Wild One, her fall 2008 release that reunites her Grammy All-Star team.

Joan Osborne is currently getting ready to record a covers album with both Blues and R&B/Soul tracks from the fifties, sixties and early seventies. Joan and guitarist/musical director Jack Petruzelli (Fab Faux) will produce the album with Lenny Kravitz producer Henry Hirsch engineering in Henry's Waterfront Studios in Hudson, NY. The album will feature songs by such artists as Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Ray Charles, Ike & Tina Turner, Nina Simone, Otis Redding, Al Green and many others.

AUGUST LINEUP: [all shows begin at 8:00 PM]

Antje Duvekot has solidified her reputation as one of Boston's top singer songwriters with Big Dream Boulevard her debut studio release and The Near Demise of the Highwire Dancer her follow-up CD. The debut CD was released on acclaimed songwriter Ellis Paul's label, Black Wolf Records and quickly attracted international attention for Antje. It was voted "#1 Folk Release of 2006" by the Boston Globe and was named to the "Top10 Releases of the Year" by National Public Radio's, Folk Alley. Her follow up album The Near Demise of the Highwire Dancer was produced by Richard Shindell and along with Richard features other "folk royalty" such as John Gorka, Lucy Kaplansky and Mark Erelli. It was voted #1 album of the year 2009 by WUMB 91.9 fm in Boston. Antje Duvekot, performs Saturday, August 6; Tickets $15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of show or at the door.

Jon Anderson is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable voices in progressive rock as the lead vocalist and creative force behind Yes. Anderson was the author and a major creative influence behind the series of epics produced by Yes and his role in creating such complex pieces as "Close to the Edge", "Awaken", and especially "The Gates of Delirium." Additionally, Anderson co-authored the group's biggest hits, including "I've Seen All Good People," Roundabout," and "Owner Of A Lonely Heart."Jon Anderson, The Voice of YES, will perform on Thursday, August 11; Tickets $46.00 in advance, $50.00 day of show or at the door.

Long associated with the world's best of the best Tele-twangers, Grammy Award-winning producer/guitarist/vocalist Pete Anderson is really a blues guitarist at heart. For his long-awaited fourth solo record, EVEN THINGS UP, Anderson goes back to his roots in blues music to prove that you can still take the boy out of the city. VizzTone Records/Lucky Dog recording artist Pete Anderson will be traveling to Shirley with Greg Hanna on bass, Jack Maeby on organ and keyboards and Jesper Kristensen on drums. Pete has been nominated for "Best American Roots Guitar Player" for The Alternate Root's - 1st Annual Reader's Choice Awards. Pete will perform on Friday, August 12: Tickets are $15.00 in advance; $20.00 day of show.

The legendary Judy Collins has thrilled audiences worldwide with her unique blend of interpretative folksongs and contemporary themes. Her impressive career has spanned more than 50 years. Judy Collins performs at Bull Run on Wednesday, August 17; Tickets $50.00 in advance, $55.00 day of show or at the door.

Coretta Sellars from Lunenburg and Krista Van Guilder, originally from Shirley, make up the passionate folk/rock/country duo called VanRet. Check them out Friday, August 19; Tickets $10.00 in advance, $15.00 day of show or at the door.

Curtis Salgado has a lot to celebrate. In March of 2006 he was diagnosed with liver cancer and told he had eight months to live, unless he got a liver transplant which would generate medical bills upwards of half a million dollars. With no health insurance and few funds, the man who is one of America's finest blues/soul singers needed a little help from his friends. When your friends and admirers include the likes of Steve Miller, Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal, you've got a fighting chance. Numerous benefits were held in multiple cities including a benefit concert featuring Miller, Cray, Taj Mahal, The Phantom Blues Band, Everclear and Little Charlie & The Nightcats. Through the generosity of Curtis's friends, fellow musicians, the Legendary Blues Cruise and thousands of fans who supported Curtis by attending benefits and auctions or by making private donations, upwards of half a million dollars were raised of the year.and Curtis got his transplant, though there were a few twists and turns in the road before that happened. A little less than two years after his initial diagnosis, Curtis was able to record Clean Getaway, an album whose title has an obvious double meaning. With its release on July 8, 2008, Clean Getaway was a triumph in more ways than one, nominated for four BMA's at the 30th annual Blues Music Awards including Album of the Year and Soul Blues Male Vocalist . Curtis won the award for Soul Blues Artist on the year in 2010. Curtis Salgado is someone to see, Saturday, August 20, Tickets $18.00 in advance, $22.00 day of show or at the door.

Long recognized and praised as a creative force in acoustic music, Claire Lynch is a pioneer who continually pushes the boundaries of the bluegrass genre. The current Claire Lynch Band is a powerful juggernaut, a quartet that has the innate ability to perfectly interpret the beauty, subtlety, and genre-defying sophistication of Claire's music. The Clair Lynch Band performs on Friday, August 26; Tickets $16.00 in advance, $20.00 day of show or at the door.

One of the most celebrated country-folk performers of her day, singer/songwriter Iris Dement was born on January 5, 1961, in rural Paragould, Arkansas, the youngest of 14 children. At the age of three, her devoutly religious family moved to California, where she grew up singing gospel music; during her teenaged years, however, she was first exposed to country, folk, and R&B, drawing influence from Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and Joni Mitchell. Iris Dement will sing Saturday, August 27; Tickets $30.00 in advance, $35.00 day of show or at the door.

SEPTEMBER:

Livingston Taylor, Thursday, September 8; Tickets $35.00 in advance, $40.00 day of show or at the door.

Jim Weider, Friday, September 9; Tickets $18.00 in advance, $22.00 day of show or at the door.

Clarence Spady, Friday, September 16, Tickets $17.00 in advance, $21.00 day of show or at the door.

Patty Larkin, Friday, September 23; Tickets $20.00 in advance, $24.00 day of show or at the door.

Maria Muldaur & her Bluesiana Band, Thursday, September 29; Tickets $20.00 in advance, $24.00 day of show or at the door.

Luther Guitar Junior Johnson, Friday, September 30; Tickets $18.00 in advance, $22.00 day of show or at the door.

OCTOBER:

John Oates, [of Hall & Oates] Thursday, October 6; Tickets $35.00 in advance, $40.00 day of show or at the door.

Tret Fure, Friday, October 7; Tickets $14.00 in advance, $18.00 day of show or at the door. [Ballroom]

Makem and Spain Brothers, Friday, October 7; Tickets $20.00 in advance; $25.00 day of show or at the door. [Sawtelle Room]

Brendan Hogan and Peter Parcek, Saturday, October 8; Tickets $12.00 in advance; $16.00 day of show or at the door.
Series of Dreams: Songs of Bob Dylan and More [Ballroom]

Jonathan Edwards Trio; Jesse Winchester, Saturday October 15; Tickets $40.00 in advance, $45.00 day of show or at the door.

J.Geils and Jeff Pitchell, Saturday, October 22; Tickets $30.00 in advance, $35.00 day of show or at the door.

Brooks Williams, Friday, October 28; Tickets $15.00 in advance, $19.00 day of show or at the door.

Shawn Mullins, Friday, October 28; $22.00 in advance, $26.00 day of show or at the door.

Jimmy Webb, Saturday, October 29; Tickets $24.00 in advance, $28.00 day of show or at the door.

NOVEMBER:

The Tubes with Fee Waybill, Thursday, November 3; Tickets $35.00 in advance, $40.00 day of show or at the door.

Suzy Bogguss, Saturday, November 5; Tickets $32.00 in advance, $36.00 day of show or at the door.

Roy Book Binder, Friday, November 11; Tickets $15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of show or at the door.

Don White & The Loomers, Saturday, November 12; Tickets $18.00 in advance, $22.00 day of show or at the door.

Shemekia Copeland, Friday, November 18; Tickets $35.00 in advance, $40.00 day of show or at the door.

Air Traffic Controller & Liz Longley, Saturday, November 19; Tickets $15.00 in advance, $20.00 day of show or at the door.

The Stompers, 34th Anniversary Party, Saturday, November 26; Tickets $26.00 in advance; $30.00 day of show or at the door.

DECEMBER:
Tom Rush, Saturday, December 3; Tickets $36.00 in advance, $40.00 day of show or at the door.

Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds, Friday, December 16, Tickets $22.00 in advance; $26.00 day of show or at the door.

Paul Geremia, Saturday, December 17, Tickets $15.00 in advance; $20.00 day of show or at the door.

NB: all shows are at 8:00 PM.

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