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Another fun Sunday night at The Burren Somerville, Mass.

Another fun Sunday night at The Burren Somerville, Mass.

Last Sunday night at The Burren in Somerville was a typical anything goes atmosphere at this popular weekend nightspot. At least that’s how Sunday night host Tom Bianchi explained it before introducing the first act. Amy Schmidt from Lincoln, Nebraska opened the show with a set of original tunes and she used a quite, graceful […]

Cindy Daley belted out blues beauties, R&B gems at The Tap in Haverhill Mass.

Cindy Daley belted out blues beauties, R&B gems at The Tap in Haverhill Mass.

Cindy Daley cranked out plenty of blues, R&B, and even some funk last night at The Tap in Haverhill, Massachusetts. All of Daley’s song selections were laced with her unusually rangy vocal yelps, coos, and phrases. Daley belted like a banshee at certain points, and she likely made some new fans, as patrons couldn’t unglue […]

Jen Thayer rocks northern seacoast; plans new CD

Jen Thayer rocks northern seacoast; plans new CD

Jen Thayer has been rocking the northern New England seacoast for several years. Thayer has composed 15 new songs t hat she has taken to her band mates to record for next album. With a lot of gigs on her schedule and her recording plans, Thayer could be the busiest musician in Maine. Though she […]

We Are Scientists releases catchy third CD, Barbara

We Are Scientists releases catchy third CD, Barbara

We Are Scientists have forged their trio sound into a polished, well-crafted song structures on this impressive third studio effort, Barbara. Barbara was recorded in studios in California, London, and New York. The album has a sweet politeness that marks every tune on this power-pop album. The trio is guitarist-vocalist Keith Murray, bassist-backing vocalist Chris […]

Police tribute band Ghost In The Machine rocks Captain Carlo's in Gloucester

Police tribute band Ghost In The Machine rocks Captain Carlo’s in Gloucester

Ghost In The Machine is one of the most technically talented band in the tribute circuit. This homage to The Police utilizes a maximum amount of skill from each trio member to recreate the actual band in concert. Bouncy, expansive bass notes, rangy melodic guitar phrases, and frenetic polyrhythmic drumming were the order of the […]

Lisa Love discusses her Experience

Lisa Love discusses her Experience

The Lisa Love Experience has picked up so much steam over the years that they are now booking their clubs and weddings over a year in advance. One of New England’s premiere cover bands, Lisa Love Experience is fronted by their energetic front woman and name sake of the band. Yes, “Lisa Love” is her […]

Souled Out at Whipps; 24/7 at Linda's Sports Bar; Wantu Blues Jam; The Beehive Jam in Boston

Souled Out at Whipps; 24/7 at Linda’s Sports Bar; Wantu Blues Jam; The Beehive Jam in Boston

I had a great music weekend. Last Saturday night, I went to see Souled Out Show Band at Whipppersnappers in Londonderry.Souled Out had their usual batch of horn songs that went over well. The owner of Whipps/leader of Souled Out, Mark Belanger was hosting his high school graduating class alumni party. He had musicians from […]

Chrissie O’Dell has dropped fantastic CD If I Had A Dime

Chrissie O’Dell has dropped fantastic CD If I Had A Dime

Chrissie O’Dell wrote all but one song on this fine debut album, and she only used co-writers for three of her nine originals. O’Dell penned these emotionally honest words and melodies when she was in the midst of a divorce. Laying heart and soul on the line, O’Dell shows many different sides of one woman, […]

Cindy Daley

Cindy Daley still makes the scene after 30 years in the business

Cindy Daley has been around the greater-Boston music scene since the 1970s. She said she’s lasted as long as she has because she really the loves music. She took a little time off in the 1990s to become a nurse. Today, she’s the lead singer of her Cindy Daley Band which plays out in South […]

Wantu Blues Jam Sunday August 15 to benefit Transitional Home for homeless vets

Sent to Bill Copeland from Brenda Cadieux: We are hosting a Blues Jam, to Benefit The Liberty House Veterans Shelter. Liberty House is N.H.’s first in the state, Transitional Home,for Homeless Veterans. All proceeds, will go directly to the cause. The event takes place, on Sunday Aug. 15th, 3:00-7:00 at The Village Trestle,Goffstown,N.H. We are […]