Right Turn’s 8th Annual SuperGroup Rocks The Royale

On October 27^th, The Royale Theater in Boston played host to the 8^th Annual SuperGroup, to benefit addiction and mental health services at Right Turn!  Thanks to the incredibly talent musicians who played their hearts our for Right Turn, and to YOU, our loving and faithful supporters, we were able to raise substantial funds that will go directly into enhancing the important resources that we offer through our Intensive Outpatient, Transitional Housing, and Medication Assisted Treatment Programs.

Performers included Grammy Award winners, Joan Osborne, and Paula Cole – both women unleashing larger-than-life vocals that left the enthusiastic crowd breathless.  A one-two punch from the legendary musical mecca of New Orleans, Louisiana, brought us the electrified styling of “Superfunk” superstar, Trombone Shorty,  while unparalleled soul-singer, Glen David Andrews, performed with passion and uplifting energy that was palpable.  A mainstay as bandleader on Saturday Night Live for several years, G.E. Smith was in attendance, dazzling the crowd with his prowess on the guitar, with longtime Right Turn family member, Bad Company’s own Simon Kirke, behind the drum kit for much of the night.

And that’s just for starters.  Other performers included Right Turn’s founder, Woody Giessmann, expert on everything-drums, Jon Cohan, Boston bluesman, James Montgomery,  Boston Music Award Winner, Shea Rose, beloved local legend, Chris Trapper…and the list goes on and on.  Jasper White catered the event, and we haven’t stopped hearing praise about the amazing seafood chowder and finger-foods that he provided.  And of course – there was Steve Sweeney.  Steve never fails to entertain and keep the crowd in stitches, and this night was no different.

We only regret that there is not enough space to include all of the personal thanks that are in order to all of our friends and family who made this incredible event possible.  From the bottom of our hearts, we say, “THANK YOU”.  We cannot properly express the gratitude we feel to be part of such a wonderful community.

Sincerely,

Woody Giessmann/Right Turn