The Stompers bring Boston rock
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Colonial Theatre (111 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201)
Legendary Boston rock band The Stompers will make their first Berkshire County appearance in decades with high energy rock & roll tunes.
The group was formed in East Boston in 1977 by lead singer/guitarist and songwriter Sal Baglio and drummer Mark Cuccinello and quickly began performing in the many Boston clubs and bars of the day.
In the coming years, they performed at almost every college, roadhouse (including Woody’s in Washington, Mss.), through nightclubs and concert halls in New England, and began to attract the attention of many major record labels. In 1980, they signed with Boardwalk Records, which at the time was the home of Ringo Starr, Harry Chapin and Joan Jett. They toured with both The J. Geils Band and The Beach Boys, and after recording with the Boardwalk label, the group went on to record for Polygram Records.
At Polygram, the band became an FM radio favorite as many stations around the country featured Stomper’s songs such as “Coast to Coast,” “Never Tell an Angel,” “Rock Jump and Holler,” “American Fun” and “One Heart For Sale” on their daily playlists. The Boston Globe named The Stompers as Boston’s Best Band for six consecutive years in the ’80s, no small feat considering the many talented bands emerging from Boston during the era. The group’s popularity was unmatched in New England throughout the ’80s.
The Stompers continue to perform their original brand of Boston rock & roll and 2017 marked the group’s 40th anniversary. Their amazing songs sound as great as ever and their live performances never fail to provide their audience with a remarkable concert experience.
Stompers fan Adam Sandler included their songs “American Fun” and “Never Tell an Angel” on the soundtracks of his Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2 movies. The group’s legion of spirited and loyal fans have been known to drive for hours to catch one of their live shows and has kept the group performing for decades, from the bars of Boston to national prominence.
Berkshire Theatre Group Safety Measures
Berkshire Theatre Group is committed to keeping audiences, artists, volunteers and employees safe. Proof of Vaccination is required for this event, and you will need to wear a mask (unless eating or drinking in specified areas).