If you’re passionate about music and enjoy singing along to your favorite tunes, mark your calendar for the ‘Mach-a-raoke’ karaoke show hosted by Cowboy Mach Bell! Mach will be leading the karaoke festivities on Friday and Saturday nights, March 8-9, at 8 pm. Take the stage, choose a song, and impress the crowd with your vocal skills!
Mach Bell, a rock singer, songwriter, and author, has been a fixture on the music scene since the 1970s. He gained fame as the lead vocalist of The Joe Perry Project, the solo band of Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry. Additionally, he fronted the Boston-based glam rock group Thundertrain, which enjoyed popularity in the New England club circuit during the late ’70s.
In 1982, Cowboy Mach Bell joined The Joe Perry Project after Perry’s departure from Aerosmith due to personal and creative differences. Mach played a pivotal role in recording the project’s third and final album, ‘Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker,’ featuring hard-hitting anthems like ‘Black Velvet Pants,’ ‘Women in Chains,’ and ‘Power Fever.’ His collaboration with Perry took him on extensive tours across the United States and Canada. It was during this period that Joe Perry bestowed upon him the enduring nickname ‘Cowboy.’
However, life on the road wasn’t without challenges for Mach Bell. He grappled with drug addiction, financial woes, band conflicts, and health issues. Witnessing Aerosmith’s reunion further complicated matters, ultimately leading to Perry’s departure from the project in 1984. Mach Bell chronicled these experiences in his memoir, ‘Rock Survival,’ published in 2023 – a gripping account of his rise, fall, and subsequent journey of resilience and redemption.
Even today, Cowboy Mach Bell remains an active presence in the music world. He leads his own band, The Mach Bell Experience, performing original compositions alongside renditions of his classic hits from The Joe Perry Project and Thundertrain. Additionally, he hosts a radio show called Once a Rocker Radio, where he shares rock music and engages with fellow enthusiasts, and interviews guests from the industry. A member of the New England Music Hall of Fame, Mach has been recognized for his contributions to the local rock scene. Mach is a true legend of rock and roll, who lives by his mantra: “Once a Rocker, Always a Rocker”.
Mach will be autographing his books and albums for free all weekend. Bring in your own copy or purchase them at the show!
About the Show
What: The NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza
When: March 8-10, 2024
Where: The Boxboro Regency Hotel, 242 Adams Pl., Boxboro MA 01719
Daily and weekend passes available while supply lasts. After-party events Friday and Saturday nights available online.
Friday March 8: vendors and artists will be open from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, with a preview for VIPs opening at 3:00 pm.
Saturday March 9: vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am.
Sunday March 10: vendors and artists will be open from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, with special early buyers access at 9:00 am
Get ready for a weekend filled with fun and excitement at the NorthEast ComicCon & Collectibles Extravaganza! This annual event is taking place on March 8-10, 2024 at the Boxboro Regency Hotel & Convention Center in Boxborough, Massachusetts.
Families will love exploring the 30,000-square-foot venue, filled with vendors selling comic books, collectibles, cards, and more. But that’s not all – the event also features celebrity appearances, live music, comedy, karaoke, and much more.
If you’re planning on attending the entire weekend, make sure to take advantage of the special hotel deals! For just $99 a night, you can get VIP admission to the event, as well as enjoy all the amenities the Boxboro Regency Hotel has to offer. Most rooms come equipped with mini-fridges and balconies overlooking the indoor pool, and high-end suites even have separate living rooms and sofa beds.
During your stay, you can take advantage of the hotel’s restaurant, fitness center, and other facilities like free WiFi, free parking, and disabled access. The hotel also offers an airport shuttle and on-site business services, like a computer, printer, and fax. If you’re looking for even more dining options, the hotel’s Minuteman Grille American Pub is a must-try, and there are several other nearby restaurants to choose from.