The Boston Traveler

I bet I can guess the first thing you thought upon reading the title of this post: “Huh?” Let me explain because it’s really quite simple. Hot Stove, Cool Music is the official name of a Boston event that celebrates local sports and music while simultaneously contributing funds to worthy charitable causes.

Co-founder and renowned sportswriter Peter Gammons says in his own words, “Most guys I know host charity golf tournaments … well, I don’t golf, so this is my version of that. It’s the best way I know to bring together my two greatest passions, baseball and rock music, while raising money for a great cause.” A more complete—and lengthy—history of how the recurring event began, written by co-founder Jeff Horrigan, is located at the Hot Stove, Cool Music: The Story webpage.

This weekend, the eighth annual Hot Stove, Cool Music will present two days of activities, including an interactive roundtable discussion and a concert at the Paradise Rock Club on Saturday and Sunday’s main concert event, also at the Paradise. Coming off of a fantabulous return to the Boston music scene after a nearly five-year absence, lead singer Dicky Barrett of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones is among the musicians scheduled for Sunday’s big to-do.

Read on for the details of what else is in store, as well as links for getting tickets.

Saturday | January 5

Hot Stove Roundtable: Building a Winning Enterprise

• What: Excellence on the field, court, and ice — and in the community. Theo Epstein, Steve Pagliuca, Cam Neely, and others share insights and observations from Fenway, Foxboro, and the Garden regarding the red-hot Boston sports scene. Followed by Inside Baseball 2008.
• When: 12:30pm–3pm EST
• Where: Fenway Park’s State Street Pavilion, 20 Yawkey Way, Boston
• Purchase Tickets Online

Hot Stove Cool Music Preview

• What: Spookie Daly Pride, with Eli “Paperboy” Reed & the True Loves, deSol, with special appearances by Theo Epstein and Peter Gammons.
• When: 9pm EST/Doors Open at 8pm
• Where: Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
• Who: 18 and Over Only
• How Much: $15.00
• What Else?: All Proceeds to Benefit the Red Sox Foundation
• Purchase Tickets Online

Sunday | January 6

Hot Stove Cool Music Main Event

• What: Theo Epstein, Peter Gammons, Dropkick Murphy’s front man Ken Casey, Dicky Barrett, Bronson Arroyo, Lori McKenna, Kay Hanley, Dear Leader, Paul Barrere of Little Feat, Eli “Paperboy” Reed & The True Loves, French Lick featuring Boston Celtics Managing Partner & Co-Owner Wyc Grousbeck, Murder Capitol of the World, Elan Trotman Band and more. Emceed by Mike O’Malley.
• When: 7:30pm EST/Doors Open at 7pm
• Where: Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
• Who: 18 and Over Only
• How Much: $40.00
• What Else?: All Proceeds to Benefit the Red Sox Foundation
• Purchase Tickets Online

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