Rhythm of The Saints Tribute to Paul Simon with Special Guest Gary Backstrom Band

Schedule

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Cut Live | Gloucester, MA

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ADVANCE
Reserved Seating $35 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $20 + $6.95 service fee
DAY OF SHOW
Reserved Seating $45 + $6.95 service fee
GA Standing $30 + $6.95 service fee
7:00pm doors / 8:00pm show
All Ages, Positive I.D. Required, under 18 must be accompanied by legal guardian
Rhythm of the Saints: Tribute to Paul Simon is a richly textured tribute show led by guitarist and vocalist Gary Backstrom, formerly of the influential jamband Jiggle the Handle. Featuring an all‑star lineup—including members of Heavy Metal Horns, Drop Nineteens, and The Grass Gypsys—the seven‑piece ensemble brings Paul Simon’s eclectic catalog to vibrant life, spanning the soulful rhythms of Graceland and the percussion-forward textures of the original Rhythm of the Saints album.
Gary Backstrom Band is a powerhouse Boston-based ensemble led by guitarist and vocalist
Gary Backstrom, whose musical journey began in the late ’80s with the influential jam band
Jiggle the Handle (1989–2001) . Known for blending rock, soul, funk, jazz, and Latin grooves
into tight, unpredictable live performances, the band showcases Backstrom’s melodic
fluency and deft songwriting. With its multi-genre reach and rooted improvisational energy,
the Gary Backstrom Band furthers Backstrom’s legacy as one of the Northeast’s most
engaging live performers.
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