FutureStars Showcase 2019 Highlights

Posted on April 22, 2019April 22, 2019 by City Music

An amazing Showcase this year, with lots of talented, dedicated young musicians. The Midnight Riders sold the most tickets and received the headliner spot to end the show. Check out these clips:

Proceeds from this year’s FutureStars event will be donated to the Leominster Public Schools music programs during the Leominster Starburst concert in June. Stay tuned!

Many Thanks to our sponsors: The Bull Run Restaurant, Bedlam Productions, MoeJoeVision, Custom Sporteez Ink, Washburn Guitar and Shure Microphones.

FutureStars Showcase Bands for 2019

Posted on March 8, 2019March 11, 2019 by City Music

We’ve got a great bunch of performers for our Showcase this year, with new and returning musicians. Please support these up-and-coming young players by buying your tickets from your favorite band. Tickets are $15 in advance – $20, day of the show. Proceeds will benefit the Leominster Public School music programs.

From Leominster, after a big year of performing at open mics and opening acts, *Zabelle,* returns to our stage with new original songs. Follow her on YouTube

Veteran FutureStars from Sterling, *The Crushers* have become seasoned performers playing locally with an expanded playlist and new originals. Follow them on Instagram

*Stones n’ Rotation* are back after a busy year as a working band, highlighted by their LTV Music Special in October. Check it out on YouTube

From Rutland, MA, rock n roll band *The Midnight Riders* play favorites from the 60’s and 70’s, as well as original songs. Follow them on Instagram

These seven musicians from Fitchburg, Leominster and Lunenburg, have joined forces to play at FutureStars as *The Longhorn Stompers*. The group is planning a dynamic set of covers from Traffic, Pink Floyd & the Grateful Dead for the Showcase.

*Corner Booth* comes to us from Groton where they regulars at the GDHS and Grange open mics. They play mostly original music, with influences by the Beatles, Steve Miller and Green Day. They are working on their first EP. Follow them on Instagram

City Rockers band The Aquatic Alpacas will make their debut performance at FutureStars with covers of the White Stripes, Twenty One Pilots and more.
Read more about City Rockers.

Our FutureStars Showcase event has raised more the $23000 for the Gardner and Leominster public school music programs since 2004. Read more…

FutureStars Showcase 2018 Performers

Posted on March 5, 2018October 24, 2018 by City Music

We’re excited about this year’s Showcase bands featuring new groups and returning players, all passionate about music. Mark your calendar! Sunday, March 25th at 4pm at the Bull Run, in Shirley, MA.

Be sure to buy your tickets from your favorite musician. Not only will you support these aspiring musicians, you will support music in our public schools. Proceeds from the 2018 Showcase will be donated to the Gardner public school music programs. Since 2005, FutureStars has generated more than $20000 for public school music. Continue reading “FutureStars Showcase 2018 Performers” →

FutureStars Showcase 2017 Line Up

Posted on March 10, 2017October 24, 2018 by City Music

The Crushers, Chocksett Middle and Wachusett Regional students, are returning for their second performance at FutureStars. They’ll be playing rock/alternative rock and debuting original music too.

Tickets On Sale Now, for the April 2nd Show!

$15 each from any of our FutureStars Bands

We have a great bunch of enthusiastic and aspiring young musicians this year. The bands are from Barre, Bedford, Chelmsford, Harvard, Hubbardston, and Leominster. Continue reading “FutureStars Showcase 2017 Line Up” →

What a Show!

Posted on April 20, 2016October 25, 2018 by City Music

Spencer Prentiss of "Submarine Machine"Click to view videoPhoto by Daniel Shrives — Spencer Prentiss of “Submarine Machine”
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Photo by Daniel Shrives

Ben Godbout of "The Crushers"Click to view videoPhoto by Daniel Shrives — Ben Godbout of “The Crushers”
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Photo by Daniel Shrives

Wow! We had a great concert with awesome local teen musicians – new faces and returning veterans – all while raising funds for local public school music programs. Continue reading “What a Show!” →

FutureStars Proceeds Presented

Posted on June 14, 2015October 25, 2018 by City Music

Starburst 2015 2015-06-13 003 — Nancy Karuzis presented $1000 to Barry Hudson
at the Leominster Starburst celebration.

Proceeds from the 2015 FutureStars Showcase were presented at the Leominster Starburst Celebration on Saturday, June 13th. Continue reading “FutureStars Proceeds Presented” →

It’s a Wrap! FutureStars Showcase 2015

Posted on April 16, 2015October 25, 2018 by City Music

Another Great Showcase of Talented Young Musicians at FutureStars 2015!

Soloist Brittany Tara and the band The Wick sold the most tickets to the event, and won recording sessions at Root Cellar Productions in Westminster. But, every performer was a winner, stepping out to share their music, with both originals and covers. Continue reading “It’s a Wrap! FutureStars Showcase 2015” →

Calling All FutureStars 2015 – DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Posted on January 26, 2015October 25, 2018 by City Music

Musicians 18 years and younger
Play for Family and Friends at the Bull Run
Click here to download your application
DEADLINE EXTENDED
THROUGH MARCH 7TH!

THERE’S STILL TIME!

Apply Now

To Perform at

City Music’s FutureStars Showcase

Old man winter has made it tough on all of us to get out – so we’ve extended the deadline for FutureStars Applications until March 7th. Continue reading “Calling All FutureStars 2015 – DEADLINE EXTENDED!” →

City Music Presents….

Posted on February 27, 2014October 24, 2018 by City Music

4-8 PM Sunday, March 30th at the Bull Run Restaurant

Performing On Stage:

Alright

Ameriah Schober

Bradley Bartlett-Roche

Chloe Courtney

Divided Paths

Opal Facet

Slow Motion Underground

Unforeseen Tragedy

Its an impressive line-up of bands and soloists playing both cover and original material in a variety of genres. Come see what these young people – all 18 and younger – have accomplished on their own and with friends. It is very likely that you will witness the early performance of true Future Stars.

Tickets are on sale from the performers and at City Music for $15 ($20 at the door). Be sure to support your favorite performer as the band and soloist that sells the most tickets will win recording time courtesy of The Root Cellar

AND – you will support music in our schools: proceeds will benefit the Gardner Schools Music Boosters.

Since 2005, City Music has donated more than $11000 from FutureStars events to support music in our public schools through the Leominster and Gardner Music Boosters. Learning a musical instrument offers a lifetime of benefits.

10th Anniversary & Back-toSchool Bash

Posted on September 5, 2013October 24, 2018 by City Music

10th Anniversary & Back-to-School Bash

Saturday, September 14th, 11 -5pm

City Music Celebrates 10 Years with a

FREE CONCERT & Tailgate Party

at 17 Sack Blvd Leominster

Hourly GIVEAWAYS,
Grand PRIZE Drawings
Free burgers, hot dogs and CAKE!

Back to School deals store-wide
Meet n Greet City Music Instructors
Test Drive Fender’s new USB Guitar

Concert line-up will include performances by:

Ken Macy (WMA winner)
Andy Cummings (WMA winner)
Johnny Romance & the City Boys
Mark Frederick Fisher (WMA winner)
Captain Chris Coombs
City Music’s Catching Rhythm
and more TBA

Enter City Music’s Drawing to win great prizes:

A Fender acoustic guitar ($199 value)
A FREE month of music lessons ($88 value)
A Bull Run Restaurant gift certificate ($50 value)
And other brand name instruments TBA

~ PLUS ~

If you bring back-to-school supply items for the City Music School Supply Drive for the Salvation Army you’ll get a free City Music folder and an additional entry to City Music’s Drawing!

Discounts and Back to School deals will be available at either location.

Concert, party, giveaways and drawings to be held at the Leominster location only.

Rain Date: Sunday September 15th