In case you weren’t at the Guster show on August 2 or haven’t seen the video yet, Will Forte (formerly of Saturday Night Live) hopped on stage with the band for a lovely rendition of Air Supply. My guess is his presence on the Cape has something to do with the new Adam Sandler moving [...]

The Melody Tent is often funny (just ask Jeff Dunham, Brian Regan, Ron White, Louis C.K. or the collection of other comedians we’ve housed over the years) but it’s also FUN! It’s even more fun than your average night out when the musicians get in on the act (no pun intended). With all the seats [...]

It’s the middle of the summer. We have a lot a great concerts behind us, but even more to come! Here’s what The Boston Globe, The Boston Herald and the Cape Cod Times had to some about some upcoming Melody Tent artists… The Boston Globe spoke to Alison Kruass about her years and relationships with the [...]

Guster will be at the Melody Tent on August 2, but did you know that it’s the VERY FIRST stop on their fall tour? On top of that, Guster’s newest EP will be released that very same day! On The Ocean is a six-song collection of “B-side” material that never made it onto Guster’s other official releases. [...]

Friday and Saturday nights are the traditional going-out nights. Sunday is a pretty good night to catch a show too. Mid-week isn’t generally a time many people think about going out … but that’s when you can catch some great Melody Tent acts! This past week we hosted Stephen Marley The Root of Life Tour and on [...]

When listening to the oldies you can’t help but sing along … and Bowzer’s Ultimate Doo-Wop Party is the ULTIMATE sing along night! With an all-star line up of Doo-Wop stars you’re sure to recognize more songs than not! This year’s Doo-Wop Party features Gene Chandler (better known as the Duke of Earl), Herb Reed [...]

Pat Benatar proved that great music can withstand the test of time with her awesome performance at the Melody Tent on Thursday! She covered all the classics, connected with the audience and gave her fans a reminder of what they loved decades ago.

Powerful drums with lots of dramatic cymbal crashes? Check. Wailing electric guitar solos? [...]

The Cape Cod Melody Tent is enjoying its 61st season this summer! It’s been a long and interesting road, including a location change, a name change, and a slew of updates. In the beginning the Melody Tent hosted week-long runs of Broadway musicals. Now, we bring in the top musicians in the country (and the [...]

China Forbes will not be appearing with Pink Martini at the Cape Cod Melody Tent on July 16 due to a medical leave-of-absence. Long-time friend and occasional bandmate, Storm Large, will be taking Ms. Forbes’ place. Please read below for more information. OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FROM PINK MARTINI: CHINA FORBES TO UNDERGO VOCAL SURGERY, TAKE LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM PINK [...]

This past Sunday was the 31st Annual WCOD Cape Cod Chowder Festival at the Melody Tent and it just keeps getting bigger and better! This year 12 restaurants from across the Cape competed for the coveted “Chowder Bowl” and bragging rights to the best chowder on the Cape for a year! Everyone who came and sampled had [...]

Cape Cod’s own American Idol finalist, Siobhan Magnus, proved she’s more than just a flash in the pan on a TV show. She rocked the tent during her first big hometown show on Saturday. Siobhan started the night out with a set of original songs with her band Lunar Valve. Then she pleased the crowd with [...]

The Melody Tent Box Office Opening Celebration is THIS SUNDAY – and your invited! The Melody Tent Box Office is opening for the season THIS Sunday, May 29 at 12 noon! Come help us celebrate and enjoy a day of food sampling, raffle prizes and a special appearance by Cape Cod’s own American Idol finalist Siobhan Magnus!  The [...]

This summer we have a string of amazingly talented country music stars coming to the Tent! Darius Rucker, Trace Adkins , Alison Krauss , Aaron Lewis, Josh Turner , Martina McBride , Sara Evans , Lyle Lovett , take your pick! Whether you’re a tried and true country fan or just like a little hint of country in your music we have something to please everyone. And [...]

The last round of shows have been announced and the 2011 schedule is complete! Scroll all the way down to see the full line-up, but first, check out these newly added acts: Stephen Marley – July 13 Aaron Lewis of Staind – July 28 The Saw Doctors SECOND SHOW! – August 12 Ron White – August 13 Gregg Allman – August [...]

Siobhan Magnus (of American Idol 2010 fame) has been busy. She kicked off the new year by spending time in Nashville working on songs for her solo debut. She’s played a few shows around the area and been talking to local radio stations. Then last weekend came the moment Siobhan’s fans were waiting for - the [...]

The Melody Tent snuck a second show announcement into the month of April! Here’s the newset shows added to the 2011 Melody Tent lineup! Comedian Aziz Ansari – June 25 WCOD Cape Cod Chowder Festival – June 26 Comedian Brian Regan - July 30 ABBA The Concert – July 31 Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour  - August 20 Tickets are [...]

The Belle Brigade , who will be opening the k.d. lang & The Siss Boom Bang show in July, is having an awesome day today. Their new (self titled) album was released today in digital, CD and vinyl form. Pick up a copy here or on Amazon or iTunes. PLUS their Daytrotter Session was uploaded to the Daytrotter website today. Listen [...]

It’s show announcement time! This month the Melody Tent has added five great new shows to the 2011 summer line-up! If you see something you like make sure you join the Gold Circle Club to get the best seats first! Guster – August 2 Miranda Cosgrove – August 4 Sara Evans – August 25 An Evening with Lyle Lovett & [...]