The Shadow Riders – Tribute to The Marshall Tucker Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison. The Shadow Riders are a six-piece band from the New England area, performing the music of the original Marshall Tucker Band.

This tribute is fronted by popular local Maine musician Bruce Marshall, who has assembled an all-star lineup of musicians to faithfully create this timeless music. Of particular note is the fact that singer, guitarist Marshall played with Toy Caldwell, the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and co-founder of the Marshall Tucker Band. This gives the Shadow Riders a unique insight as to how this music was played, arranged, and sold to the public. The Shadow Riders is a name Toy Caldwell used for his backing group with Marshall in ‘89 and ‘90 and is the title for one of his songs.

This new stellar 6-piece ensemble performs hits like “Can’t You See,” “Take the Highway,” “Fire on the Mountain” and other popular tunes from the band’s heyday like “Heard it in a Love Song,” “Blue Ridge Mountain Sky,” and “This ‘Ol Cowboy” in addition to some “deep cuts” as well. Marshall Tucker were known for their innovative melding of country, blues, Southern rock, Western swing and jazz.

Founded in 1936 as an opera house, Deertrees has been serving the Greater Maine region since 1936, offering an eclectic summer season of entertainment, featuring theatrical highlights, local art, dance, trivia shows, and a wide range of live music annually from June through early September.

Tickets are $26. For tickets and more information, visit deertrees-theatre.org. Deertrees Theatre is located at 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison.

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