KICK re-creates music of INXS

The INXS tribute band KICK performs at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway in Jim Thorpe.

The band will leave no stone unturned in re-creating the music of this often underappreciated but supremely talented Australian band.

From "Original Sin" to "Elegantly Wasted," INXS is a band whose music lives on and grows in stature.

KICK performs the sort of nonstop show that will remind you of that great music, and also that INXS was a great band worthy of reliving, reviving and revering.

The outstanding bottom end from bass player, Don Leslie, and drummer, Johnny Dee; a brilliant combination of piano and synthesizer by Mark Goodnough; the signature guitar tones produced by guitarists Todd King and Jason Taylor; the saxophone by area favorite, Evan Jacobi; and the spot-on lead vocals by Cory Massi, all lend to a powerful high-energy show.

Future shows

• 8 p.m., July 8, Shockenaw Boys with the Bovine Social Club

• 8 p.m., July 9, Dancing Dream - The ABBA Experience

• 8 p.m., July 15, Willy Porter with Carmen Nickerson

• 8 p.m., July 16, Incendio

• 8 p.m., July 21, Blue Sisters

• 8 p.m., July 22, David Mayfield Parade

• 8 p.m., July 23, Craig Thatcher's "Akustiko Band." This is a fundraiser for the opera house.

• 8 p.m., July 24, 40 Story Radio Tower with musical guest The Big Fat Meanies

• 8 p.m., July 30, Bennie and the Jets

Tickets are available at www.mcohjt.com, by visiting Soundcheck Records in downtown Jim Thorpe from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., or by calling 570-325-4009. The opera house box office is open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 570-325-0249.

The facility is open from noon until 5 p.m. on show days, and tickets are available for most shows at the door.