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Musical magic was created on this particular evening at the Spire Center for Performing Arts in downtown Plymouth. It takes a special and extraordinary performer to walk onto an empty stage with just his guitar, voice, and wits to single-handedly capture and enthrall a crowd for the evening.
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Londoner Jack Broadbent was the artist who accomplished that. (Note: his unusual hair coloring in all these images is from the stage lighting).
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The Spire often brings very talented performers to its stage but, some are particular standouts. Jack Broadbent was one such artist.
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A recognized master of the slide guitar he presented both original material and favorites from other creators. He was fully engaged with the crowd, the fourth wall essentially non-existent as he wove his tunes and stories throughout the evening with the captivated audience.
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After a performance, an artist often will come out to the lobby and mingle with the crowd, sell a few CD's, vinyl, or other merch. I have rarely seen the numbers of patrons lining up who I saw after this show to buy a CD so they could both support Mr. Broadbent and take home his extraordinary music for anytime listening. What a talent!
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Support local, live performing arts here in our town. Come to the Spire Center for Performing Arts. They offer year-around performances.
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The Spire Center for Performing Arts.
What an amazing talent! I’ve been listening to his CD ever since!
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