For the better part of Brian Regan’s stand-up career he’s been considered a “clean,” “family friendly” comic. Mixed in with the rest of today’s comics, some people might scratch their heads and wonder just how he manages it. He manages it very well, according to Tim Miller of the Cape Cod Times.

If you missed Brian’s show at the Melody Tent yesterday get a recap of it here as Mr. Miller breaks down Regan’s squeaky clean, side spliting routine.

If you closed your eyes and listened to Bret Michaels last night, you might think you were back at an arena show, decked out in acid washed jeans and drenched in Aqua Net.

That’s the very first thing a Cape Cod Times reviewer (Linda Corcoran) had to say about Bret Michaels’ July 18 show at the Melody Tent. And for a singer who came of age and reached fame in the 80s, it’s one heck of a compliment!

This past Sunday marked Bret’s first time at the Melody Tent, and the event drew fans from all over New England. We can only hope that Bret’s end-of-the-night promise to be back next year will come true with a 2011 tour!

HEADS UP: Check back tomorrow for some behind the scenes footage of Bret Michaels and the story of his new, blue, friend!

Huey Lewis jokes that he’s played at the Melody Tent 47 times, but Saturday’s show was anything but old and tired.

Veteran members of the News pounded away at songs that they know and love as if they were just being debuted. The crowd spent the night on their feet and couldn’t help but sing and dance along.

The show becomes a jam session when they play their new material, an a cappella show when Lewis and four other members sing quintet on “So Much In Love,” with vocals that would put a barbershop quartet to shame, and a pounding rock show when a hit such as “Heart and Soul” reverberates through the Melody Tent.
Whatever the band is doing, it’s a high-energy, electrifying show.

Read more about this high energy show in the Cape Cod Times review.

And check out this video from Huey’s performance at our sister venue, the South Shore Music Circus, on Sunday night!

Frankie Valli played to a sold out crowd at the Melody Tent on Friday and after more than 50 years in the music making business he still knows how to put on a show.

In case you couldn’t make it, check out the Cape Cod Times review to hear about Frankie still hitting those famous high notes, his thoughts on today’s music (hint: he perfers the songs on yesteryear), and his way of wooing the crowd.

If you close your eyes and listen to Valli’s sweet, high tenor, you’d never dream he made his first record 57 years ago at the age of 19. At 76, Valli still puts on a terrific concert.