The Suffolk presents British rock band The Sweet on Thursday, June 27, at 8 p.m. The Sweet rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s as one of the top three “Glam Rock” acts of its era. The Sweet’s influence has been touted and revered across many genres.
Decades later, the late founder Steve Priest came out of retirement to put together his version of how he wanted his legacy to be presented, represented and preserved into the future. After hearing drummer Richie Onori and keyboardist Stevie Stewart, he enlisted two more top-caliber musicians that could equally capture and deliver with the same intensity and prowess as his original line-up did.
Today, Stewart and Onori’s line-up features Patrick Alan Stone on lead vocals, guitarist Jimmy Burkhard and Dave Shultz on keyboard. With the upcoming release of “Little Miracle,” The Sweet is poised to capture the hearts and minds for a whole new generation of fans.
The group is dedicated to carrying on the legacy and tradition of The Sweet well into the 21st century and most importantly adding on to the band’s heritage with thrilling new music that respects the integrity of the sound, quality and energy of the early group.
Tickets range from $59 to $85 and can be purchased at thesuffolk.org. The Suffolk is at 118 E Main Street, Riverhead.
Staff Writer on Jun 7, 2024