MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Two iconic bands from the 1960s will bring a wave of nostalgia to the Fox Theater next week, as The Association and The Cowsills take the stage for a special night of live music on Saturday, May 3.
Josh Davies, executive director of the Fox Theater, announced the upcoming show as part of the venue’s lively spring season, which also includes classic films, a summer kids’ series, and weekend movie events. But it’s the live music, Davies said, that truly brings the historic venue to life.
“This is going to be a nostalgic evening of the greatest music of the 1960s,” Davies said. “We’ve had a number of groups from that era, but these two haven’t performed here before. It just felt like the right time.”
The show pairs The Association, best known for timeless hits such as “Wendy,” “Cherish,” and “Never My Love,” with The Cowsills, the real-life family band that inspired the television series The Partridge Family. The Cowsills will open the evening, followed by a headlining performance from The Association.
Davies said the idea to book both groups came after discovering they shared the same agent. While not part of a prearranged tour, the pairing echoes popular throwback concert events like the “Happy Together Tour,” which regularly features acts from the 1960s and ’70s.
“There are still some original members performing with both bands,” Davies said. “It adds something really special for fans who grew up with their music.”
Tickets are already selling well, and season ticket holders can find their passes to the May 3 show included in their ticket packages.
“If you love music from the ’60s, this is the show for you,” Davies said.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Fox Theater website at www.hutchinsonfox.com or call 620-663-5861.