Acoustic duo Knock on Wood rocks out July 19

Howie Newman (right) and Steve Latanision bring their lively acoustic act to the Canton Recreation Summer Concert Series in front of the Rodman building on Wednesday, July 19.

Howie Newman and Steve Latanision (a.k.a. Knock on Wood) have teamed up to form a lively acoustic duo that plays funny original songs (suitable for all ages) as well as well-known covers, spanning everything from the Beatles to Steely Dan to the Dropkick Murphys. Their varied repertoire features excellent musicianship, tight harmonies, and lots of fun.

They will be performing at the Canton Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series held in front of the Rodman building on Wednesday, July 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Newman (guitar, harmonica, vocals) is the songwriter and his engaging manner, which includes G-rated comedy and audience participation, has charmed audiences all over New England. Song topics include smart phones, the weather, not-so-graceful aging, and his wife’s inability to parallel park.

A former sportswriter for the Patriot Ledger and other newspapers, he will also be performing some of his many baseball songs, including “It’s the End of the Curse and We Know It,” an R.E.M. parody.

Newman’s partner is Steve Latanision, who plays fiddle and mandolin and sings backup vocals.

For more information about Knock on Wood, including videos, music samples and photos, visit www.howienewman.com/knockonwood.

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