The Carpenter Ants

205 2nd Street,Marietta OH 45750

21 August, 2021

Description

The Carpenter Ants are coming to The Adelphia on August 21st! Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $10/each All shows are 18+ Children may attend any show if they are accompanied by an adult at least 18 years of age or older. They call it "chicken-fried gospel soul." Lots of feel-good harmonies and a solid groove.together for nearly 35 years, the band has played throughout the south Atlantic region, twice toured Moscow, and joined the rev. Jesse Jackson for a 10-city tour. The Carpenter Ants are a band in the true sense of the word. Having logged more than 3,000 performances over more than three-and-a-half decades, the group - which still consists of the four original members - has crafted a unique and timeless blend of Appalachian soul. Known as WV’s premiere rhythm & blues band, the Ants have quietly amassed a resume that rivals many national groups. Members are: Charlie Tee (vox), Michael Lipton (guitar/vox), Ted Harrison (bass, vox) and Jupie Little (drums, vox). The group has fans that range from famed singer/songwriter/producer Don Dixon - who produced the Ants’ last five releases - to Rev. Jesse Jackson. Jackson chose the band to accompany him on a barnstorming, eight-city tour prior to the 2004 presidential election, a Labor Day rally that drew 75,000 people, and a march in Atlanta that featured Stevie Wonder (who tapped Ants’ drummer Jupie Little to sit in on a tune). A short list of other notables who have been bitten by the Ants unique sound and joined the band onstage include: Nellie McKay, who the band has backed on a number of performances; Craig Finn (The Hold Steady), Tyler Childers, Amanda Shires, Margo Price, Steve Poltz, Paul Thorn, Terry Adams (NRBQ), Todd Snider, Lenny Kaye, and Mokomba (Zimbabwe). The group’s current release, the Don Dixon-produced “Tearin’ Down The House,” is a harmony ‘n’ rhythm-rich two-disc celebration of American music with guests including Paul Thorn and Shemekia Copeland. The Adelphia Music Hall is the premier entertainment venue in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The river city of Marietta has quickly become a hotbed for talent in the musical world. The Adelphia has tapped into that culture by promoting local artists and hosting national entertainers every week. Dedicated to bringing a diverse assortment of entertainers since 2010, The Adelphia has become the ultimate gathering place for music lovers of any age. We don’t limit our stage to one genre of music. We are equal opportunity entertainers. Whether you favor rock, country, hip-hop, classic rock, pop, tribute bands, rap, or even hick-hop, we’ve had it on our stage.