Article Contributed by CK Communications Group
Published on 2026-10-04
An all-star cast of musicians and comedians will unite for A Funny Kind of Recovery, hosted by beloved Boston comedian Tony V on Saturday, October 10. The unique afternoon will celebrate the healing power of music, laughter and community at Bellforge Arts Center in Medfield, Massachusetts.
The event will feature the Rock Bottom Band with acclaimed musicians Simon Kirke (Bad Company), Woody Giessmann (The Del Fuegos), Dave Herlihy (O Positive), Jim Mayer (Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reef Band) and more, alongside renowned comedians Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live), Steve Sweeney (There’s Something About Mary) and Lenny Clarke (Fever Pitch). Tickets are on sale now at bellforge.org/rockbottom.
Proceeds from the event will directly support the development of Rock Bottom: A Musical, a theatrical work and recording project created by Giessmann, founder of Right Turn, along with producer and co-writer Kirke and Tony V, who share a history in long-term recovery. For over two decades, Right Turn provided treatment programs for individuals and families recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders in the Boston area.
Rock Bottom: A Musical is a tragic love story about two people who find themselves helpless in the throes of addiction, love and laughter. They struggle with their demons and confront their mortality, all while carrying a tune and laughing in the face of adversity. The work is meant to inspire hope, raise awareness and support individuals and families affected by addiction and recovery challenges.
Rock Bottom: A Musical and its accompanying soundtrack are being created in collaboration with a collective of celebrated musicians and recording artists, many of whom are also in long-term recovery. They include Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (RUN-DMC), Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith), Barry Goudreau (Boston), Josh Kantor (Boston Red Sox organist), Derek Trucks (Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Allman Brothers Band), David Minehan (The Neighborhoods and The Replacements), G.E. Smith (Saturday Night Live Band, Hall & Oates), Stu Kimball (Bob Dylan, Peter Wolf), Brad Halen (Ministry, Nervous Eaters) and more.
“I had a concept about turning a tragedy of addiction into a love story. This project is an extension of the work I had been doing at Right Turn for over 20 years,” said Giessmann. “We brought together an all-star musical cast to create a soundtrack that reflects our mission: to help people heal on their journey to recover from substance abuse and help them find their true authentic self as a creative person in recovery.”
The Rock Bottom Band will include Kirke on vocals, guitar and drums; Giessmann on vocals, percussion and drums; Jim Mayer on bass and vocals; David Herlihy on guitar and vocals; singer-songwriter Amy Fairchild on vocals; Shannell Grant on vocals; and Matt Frawley on piano. They will perform music from the show as well as other songs from the extensive catalog of music represented by the group.
Comedians set to join host Tony V at A Funny Kind of Recovery include Sweeney, Clarke, Redd, Jim Cash, Mike McDonald and Jack Lynch.
Rock Bottom: A Musical is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Bellforge Arts Center is a growing regional arts and outdoor recreation campus on the historic grounds of the former Medfield State Hospital. Rooted in nature and a legacy of healing, Bellforge brings people together through concerts, festivals, wellness programs, youth initiatives and creative partnerships. As it transforms this historic site into a vibrant cultural destination for MetroWest and beyond, Bellforge provides a fitting home for A Funny Kind of Recovery and the inspiring story of Rock Bottom: A Musical.
A Funny Kind of Recovery
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2 p.m.
Bellforge Arts Center
45 Hospital Road
Medfield, MA
General admission lawn seating
Limited VIP packages include a pre-concert reception, meet-and-greet with performers, premium seating and more.
Tickets: bellforge.org/rockbottom
