WEX REX presents STOREFRONT STORYTELLERS

Where the Spirit of Creativity Meets Hudson’s Newest Stage

There is a new kind of magic stirring at 312 Main Street in Hudson, Massachusetts, and it’s not just the kind that happens onstage. It’s the kind that happens when a community decides it’s ready for something bold, joyful, and alive. Something that blends the nostalgia of a collectibles shop with the electricity of a live performance venue.

Welcome to WEX REX Storefront Storytellers, the newest evolution of the WEX REX brand and a fresh, imaginative model for in‑store entertainment. Part gallery, part performance space, part creative laboratory, and entirely unlike anything else in the region.

WEX REX has always been a destination for collectors, pop‑culture fans, and lovers of the wonderfully unusual. Now, Storefront Storytellers expands that mission into a full‑scale cultural experience: concerts, magic, comedy, auctions, games, exhibits, authors, artists, workshops, and special events, all happening right inside the shop.

It’s a stage woven into the heartbeat of a storefront, a place where you can browse vintage treasures, then sit down for a mind‑reading act; where a singer‑songwriter can perform just steps away from a wall of retro toys; where families, fans, and curious newcomers can gather for something real, something live, something memorable.

And now, WEX REX is ready to open its doors with three major June events that set the tone for everything Storefront Storytellers is about.

⭐ THE PREMIERE PREVIEW PARTY

Thursday, June 4 Doors 6:00 PM • Entertainment 7:00–9:00 PM FREE Admission • Free Parking • Limited Seating • First Come, First Served WEX REX Collectibles & Gallery Performance Space, 312 Main St., Hudson MA

If you want to understand what Storefront Storytellers is, this is the night to be there.

The Premiere Preview Party is the official launch of the new WEX REX performance space, a celebration of creativity, community, and the kind of live entertainment that turns a storefront into a story.

🎩 Jon Stetson – America’s Master Mentalist

A world‑traveling performer who has entertained U.S. Presidents, European royalty, and Fortune 500 companies, Jon Stetson brings a mind‑reading experience that blends intuition, comedy, psychology, and audience participation. He is the real‑life inspiration for The Mentalist on CBS, and he’s bringing his signature interactive show to the intimate WEX REX stage.

🎸 Sandy Netburn – Singer, Songwriter, Ventriloquist

A rising young artist with a sharp lyrical voice and a warm, old‑soul presence, Sandy Netburn performs original songs from her debut album Issues, occasionally sharing the stage with her ventriloquism puppets for a playful twist on heartfelt storytelling.

🎙 Hosted by Gary Sohmers

Entrepreneur, pop‑culture expert, and longtime entertainment impresario Gary Sohmers brings his signature energy and showmanship to the evening, guiding audiences through a night of surprises, laughter, and live performance.

This is the kind of event that doesn’t just introduce a venue, it defines it.

 

⭐ STEVE CHARETTE – FUN FAMILY MAGIC SHOW

Saturday, June 13 • 2:00 PM Admission $10 • Free Parking • Limited Seating Tickets Available Now on EventBrite WEX REX Gallery, 312 Main St., Hudson MA

Two weeks after the grand launch, Storefront Storytellers keeps the momentum going with a family‑friendly magic show designed for all generations.

Steve Charette brings a high‑energy blend of classic magic, modern illusions, and interactive prestidigitation that keeps kids amazed and adults grinning. His show features:

• Mysteries of the Ages

• Mind‑Blowing Illusions

• Fun, interactive audience moments

• A warm, family‑centered performance style

It’s the kind of show that becomes a core memory for kids and a nostalgic delight for parents.

⭐ TOM HAMBRIDGE – Songs, Stories & The Road Behind the Blues

Tuesday, June 30 • 7:00 PM WEX REX Gallery • 312 Main St., Hudson MA

The Storefront Storytellers series continues with an unforgettable evening featuring Tom Hambridge, five‑time GRAMMY‑winning songwriter, producer, vocalist, and longtime Buddy Guy drummer.

This up‑close event dives into the songs and stories that shaped decades of blues, roots rock, and rock ’n’ roll. Tom has written and produced tracks recorded by legends including Eric Clapton, B.B. King, ZZ Top, Mick Jagger, George Thorogood, James Taylor, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe Bonamassa, Keb’ Mo’, Buddy Guy, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram.

Expect a mix of live performance, behind‑the‑scenes tales from the studio and the road, and reflections on a career that has helped define the sound of American blues. It’s a rare chance to experience the craft and charisma of one of the genre’s most prolific creators, right here in Hudson.

💡 WHAT STOREFRONT STORYTELLERS REALLY IS

At its heart, Storefront Storytellers is a simple idea executed with uncommon passion:

Bring live entertainment back to the community up close, accessible, affordable, and woven into everyday life. New and upcoming bands, authors artists to Emmy Award Winning celebrities.  

It’s a return to the storefront stage a tradition that once defined small‑town America and is now being reinvented for a new generation.

🚀 THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING BIG

The June events are just the start. The WEX REX team is already planning a full calendar of:

• Concerts

• Comedy nights

• Magic shows

• Auctions

• Game nights

• Exhibits

• Author talks

• Artist showcases

• Workshops

• Special themed events

• And new surprises every month

Storefront Storytellers isn’t just a venue. It’s a movement. A gathering place. A creative spark. A new chapter in the WEX REX story and a new cultural heartbeat for Hudson.

⭐ GARY SOHMERS

Antiques Roadshow Icon • Collector Supreme • Cultural Archivist • Eternal Aloha Warrior

When Gary Sohmers walks into a room, the energy shifts. Maybe it’s the legendary Aloha shirts. Maybe it’s the orange Chuck Taylors. Maybe it’s the fact that he’s spent over five decades shaping, preserving, and celebrating the pop‑culture universe the rest of us grew up loving. Whatever it is — New England is about to feel it at full power.

🔥 A Career Built on Pure Pop‑Culture Passion

Long before “collectibles” became a billion‑dollar industry, Gary was already out there digging, discovering, and championing the artifacts that defined generations. His career spans:

• 1,000+ concerts produced

• 300+ fan conventions and consumer shows

• Decades on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow as the go‑to expert for toys, music memorabilia, and cultural treasures

• Founder of WEX REX Emporium of Popular Cultural Artifacts

• Creator, curator, and ringmaster of NEComicCon

He’s not just part of the scene — he helped build the scene.

🎸 The Man Who Turned Fandom Into a Lifestyle

Gary’s encyclopedic knowledge of toys, comics, vinyl, animation, sci‑fi, and rock ’n’ roll isn’t academic — it’s lived. He’s the rare expert who can tell you:

• Why a toy matters

• Where it came from

• Who made it

• Why it shaped a generation

• And what it’s really worth

He’s the collector’s collector. The fan’s fan. The historian who never stopped being a kid at heart.