The stodgy TV host and former Port Chester resident broke racial and musical boundaries by introducing the world to acts that were making cultural history. If you saw any of the acts that appeared on both The Ed Sullivan Show and at the Capitol Theatre, you can be part of an exhibit marking Sullivan’s inductionContinue reading “Ed Sullivan, Rock’n’Roll Hall of Famer?”
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The Capitol Theatre: 100 Years of Iconic Performances
The venerable theater in downtown Port Chester turns 100 this year. It’s been the favorite place to play for many a band, including the Grateful Dead and their bassist Phil Lesh. Click here for a lookback on a century of entertainment history as described in my article for The Rye Record, and read on forContinue reading “The Capitol Theatre: 100 Years of Iconic Performances”
Don’t tell me this town ain’t got no heart!
Grateful Dead co-founder Phil Lesh was beloved for more than his bass playing. He brought good vibes with him everywhere he went, and after receiving a life-saving liver transplant, he ended his shows by encouraging fans to become organ donors. Here’s my first article for The Rye Record: https://ryerecord.com/street-outside-capitol-theatre-to-be-named-for-grateful-dead-founding-member-phil-lesh/
