Five-piece funk, classic rock and blues band Skosh celebrates the release of their new CD at the Franco Center on January 9.

The Franco Center in Lewiston will host Skosh’s CD Release Party on Friday, January 9 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. A five-piece funk, classic rock and blues band from Buckfield, Skosh is comprised of Jedidiah Allen on drums and vocals, Elijah Allen on bass and percussion, Tyler Russell on guitar and vocals, Sam Berce on guitar and Peter Richard on tenor and alto saxophones. The Portland Press Herald has described Skosh as playing “Phish-inspired tunes laced with the eclecticism that made rockers famous in the 1990s.” Also on the bill will be A Mighty Lion and Zealous Bellus.

Tickets are $8 if purchased in advance or $10 on the night of the show. The Franco Center is located at the corner of Cedar and Oxford Streets in Lewiston and is wheelchair accessible. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 689-2000, visit the Box Office Monday through Friday from noon to 4 p.m., or purchase online at www.francocenter.org.