Catch the Marotta Brothers Band Live in Concert
Every Wednesday through August 17th at the PA Club in Oaks Bluff, MA
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Brothers Jerry & Rick Reunite
Just listen to any classic rock station and it’s safe to say almost every other song from the 70’s features either brother Jerry Marotta or Rick Marotta on drums. Their percussive rhythms have provided the backbeat for countless artists from Peter Gabriel to John Lennon, Paul McCartney to Warren Zevon, Steely Dan to Hall & Oats, Stevie Nicks to Sarah McLachlan.
Rick Marotta got his start in a band called The Riverboat Soul Band then went on to pursue a successful drumming career touring and recording with Steely Dan, James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Jackson Browne to name just a few. Rick’s career skyrocketed when he composed the music and theme song for Everybody Loves Raymond. Little known fact: Rick is the uncredited drummer for the smash 70’s instrumental hit “Popcorn”.
Younger brothers Jerry Marotta, decided to follow in his brother’s footsteps and got his first break when Rick recommended Jerry for Arthur, Hurley & Gottlieb. Within a few years Jerry recorded
“Still the One” with Orleans before spending a decade in the studio and on the road with Peter Gabriel. Much like his brother, Jerry is featured on numerous albums including the Indigo Girls, Elvis Costello, John Mayer, Tears for Fears, Cher, and Sarah McLachlan.
Jerry and Rick have joined forces to create the Marotta Brothers Band. The duo teamed up for a series of residency shows at Lola’s in Martha’s Vineyard in 2017. The band focuses on material that Jerry and Rick have performed on in the past as well as other music that has inspired them.
In the summer of 2022, the Marotta Brothers Band returns for their Wednesday night summer residency in Martha’s Vineyard. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see two of rock’s legendary drummer performing together.
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Photos courtesy of Jeremy Driesen