Join us August 30th at Victory North for a special Savannah Salute to the music of Paul Simon.
Presented by Cockspur Productions + Matt Eckstine + Eric Jones TrioThank you to our local Savannah Sponsors who make these kinds of events possible! Cockspur Productions, New Arts Ensembles, Back River Brewery, Lone Wolf Lounge
Matt Eckstine, a seasoned musician and vocalist with a deep appreciation for Paul Simon’s work is teaming up with the highly regarded Eric Jones Trio, and an all-star cast of local talent to present a night of heartfelt music dedicated to the iconic songs of Paul Simon live at Victory North.
The music performed will be career spanning, including his early work with Simon & Garfunkel, and a mix of his most popular solo material, including several songs from the “Graceland” album and “Live at Central Park” album.Friday, August 30th at Victory North – Savannah, GADoors @ 7:00 pmShow @ 8:00 pmAll ages welcome!
Matt Eckstine is well known as the frontman of The Accomplices Band, a Savannah staple and a Producer / Co-Producer of events such as “A Tribute to the music of John Prine”, “Homegrown Holiday Hoedown”, “Life is a Carnival, a Tribute to The Band”, “A Dreamer of Pictures, A Tribute to Neil Young”, and “Homegrown Summer Jam”Voted Best Local Americana/Folk/Roots Band/Artist – 2022 (Connect Savannah)The Accomplices—Voted Best Band In Savannah – 2015, 2016 (Savannah Magazine)
The Eric Jones Trio (Eric Jones, piano; Marc Chesanow, bass; Robert Saunders, drums) is one of the premier trios in the Southeastern United States. Capable of playing virtually any genre of music, they have backed some of the greatest legends of jazz including Wycliffe Gordon, Scotty Barnhart, Fred Wesley, Carmen Bradford, Alphonso Horne as well as being featured performers with the Savannah Philharmonic.
The House Band :
Matt Eckstine – guitar + vocals
Marc Chesanow – bass + musical director
Eric Jones – keys
Robert Saunders – drums
Evan Rose – guitar + mandolin + vocals
Ben Keiser – lead guitar
Calvin Barnes – saxophone
Kirk Lee – trumpet
Special Guests:Trae Gurley – vocalsMore to be announced soon!
