STORY SONGS OF THE 70s
Presented by Tom DiMenna & Friends
A tribute to Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, and Cat Stevens
ABOUT THE SHOW
Story Songs of the 70s is a Maine-based review of 3 timeless songwriters. With lush guitar playing, humorous banter, a coastal folk feel, and a balanced setlist featuring plenty of toe-tappers, Tom DiMenna and his collaborators bring these songs to life on theater stages across New England and beyond.
"I can't say enough good things about Tom." — Aimsel Ponti, Portland Press Herald
FEATURED ARTISTS IN VOLUME ONE
Gordon Lightfoot
Harry Chapin
Cat Stevens
Volume Two -Jim Croce, John Prine, Leonard Cohen, James Taylor and more!
PERFORMANCE FORMATS
Solo: Acoustic guitar. For smaller venues.
Duo: Acoustic guitar(s) + bass. Clean, tight, and intimate. Plenty of volume and energy.
Trio: Adds a third player for fuller musical range and visual presence. Ideal for larger venues or premium events.
TECH SUMMARY
4 DI boxes for guitars
4 XLR inputs total
1 vocal mic (artist-provided)
No traveling sound tech
RECENT VENUES
The Kate (Old Saybrook, CT) – Sold Out (288 seats)
Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan, NJ)
Camden Opera House (Camden, ME)
The Rex Theatre (Manchester, NH)
Cohoes Music Hall (Cohoes, NY – 400 seats)
WATCH THE PROMO VIDEO
https://youtu.be/p7r4FfBY800
PRICING & FORMATS
Solo $1,200–$1,500 (Listening rooms, civic venues)
Duo $2,500 (150–300 seat theaters, PACs)
Trio $3,500–$5000 (300–450+ venues, festivals)
Typical Venue ask: $2,500 guarantee vs. 60/40, 2 hotel rooms and $50 dinner buyout