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Mechanics Hall
Worcester, MA
Hear two new Matt Savage original MP3's from this show!
Non-Stop
Bebop and
Anybody Home?
On Wednesday, April 3rd, 2002, The Matt Savage Trio performed a lunchtime
concert at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. Their performance was part of the
“Brownbag Lunch” concert series sponsored by WICN
90.5 FM. If you ever have the opportunity to attend one of the lunch
concerts sponsored by WICN, do it! The concert was broadcast live on-air and
also web-cast simultaneously, so although the audience members at Mechanics Hall
numbered approximately 450-500, there is no way of knowing the actual number of
people worldwide who listened to the show.
 
Mechanics Hall is a spectacularly beautiful theatre, with plush red velvet seats
and carpet, intricately carved woodwork, painted murals on the walls and
ceilings. There is a beautiful organ built into the carved wood backdrop of the
performance stage that resonates throughout the hall with haunting melodic lines
and deep, resonating chords. I know, because they let Matt play the organ
before the concert, and he played some beautiful classical pieces that were just
perfect for the
occasion. Matt loves playing organs, and does so whenever he gets the chance.
The one at Mechanics Hall is a very special one. I’d love to hear a huge musical
concert performed there where the organ is the featured instrument. I bet it’s
an incredible experience.
Anyway, there was a huge turnout at the trio’s concert. The audience was
appreciative and looked like they were having a great time. Judging from the
number of kind folks who spoke with me afterwards, asked Matt for autographs,
purchased CDs, and wrote me letters or e-mails, the concert was a big success.
The standing ovation at the end of the concert was also a big clue.
We wish to thank WICN and Gene Petit for the opportunity and pleasure of
performing at such a special venue. Matt, John, and Steve enjoyed themselves
immensely and hope to return to perform at Mechanics Hall in the future!
Here is a picture of Matt visiting WICN, with Gene allowing Matt to explore the
radio station’s electronics.
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