Parker Wheeler’s Blues Party hosted Sharon “Sugar” Jones, Motown Dave Cleckley, Barron Brissett
Parker Wheeler’s Blue Party events every Sunday night at The Grog in Newburyport seem to get even better with time. Last night’s Blues Party wasn’t as well attended as usual, probably because of the weather. Yet, Wheeler’s line-up for last night’s show were all A-list players and his vocal guests were Sharon “Sugar” Jones, Motown […]
Neville & Diamond to perform Mardi Gras Saturday at Ryles
The Charles Neville & Harvey Diamond Quartet will perform on Mardi Gras Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Ryles Jazz Club, 212 Hampshire St, Inman Square, Cambridge MA Show starts at 9pm. Tickets $15. Reservations online www.rylesjazz.com Tel 617-876-9330. These two accomplished improvisers will combine forces to create unique treatments of jazz standards and original compositions […]
Rock violinist Marnie Hall blazes a unique trail
Marnie Hall loves the violin. She loves violin so much that she looks for work with orchestras as well as writes and plays string parts for rock bands. She also teaches violin to school children. It is her work with rock bands, though, that Hall gets most excited about. You can hear the breathy excitement […]
“Slutty” Pete Zona enjoys hosting Wan-Tu Blues Jams
About half way through the last decade, “Slutty” Pete Zona became the host, soundman, and sometimes harp player for the Wan-Tu Blues Jams, arguably northern New England’s best known blues jams. With two blues jams a week, Wan-Tu has become a brand and a franchise and has become well known far outside of New Hampshire. […]
Jaded move to Higher ground with new singer, new CD
Jaded just put out their fourth disc, Higher, and it couldn’t be better named. Jaded is higher than they have ever been. After touring the world and opening for big names, the four women hard rock band have found their own sound. “I think it’s really us,” guitarist Britt Lightning said. “We didn’t say ‘let’s […]
Dan Chauvin reaches the heart on Small Town Life CD
Singer-songwriter Dan Chauvin has released his third CD, Small Town Life, and it is surely a personal glimpse into his old hometown. His lyrics are full of insightful reflection and each song is a heartfelt rendering of a personal tale. Chauvin opens with “Coyote.” His light, handsome voice finds the tender spot, soothing the ear […]
Mr. Nick announces 2nd Annual New England Winter Blues Festival
Time Saturday, February 26 · 8:00pm – 11:00pm Location Blue Ocean Music Hall – Salisbury Beach, MA Created By Nick David More Info Last year, we had 450 people for this and this year I expect we’ll sell out so get tickets soon. On this year’s roster, all the way from Chicago we have the […]
Joe McMahon Trio delight with fine sense of colors and tones on self-titled CD
The Joe McMahon Trio have released a thoroughly enjoyable CD that makes the most of colors and tones as well as technique and feeling. Most of the originals and standards on this self-titled album are like a kaleidoscope of colors, different shadings that come into play at just the right moments. Each piece creates a […]
Booty Vortex had them shaking it in Lowell last night
Booty Vortex rolled into Lowell last night and the disco-funk-dance band from Boston had the entire room at Village Smokehouse dancing to, bobbing their heads to, or talking about their music. It wasn’t just the crowded dance floor that was getting into this disco dance band. You could see the people all the way at […]
Dave Shaheen enjoys family, friends, music fronting Hurricane Alley
Dave Shaheen is a man of many accomplishments. He has worked in television production, teaches television production, and he is also a professional musician. Shaheen has been the leader of the popular cover band Hurricane Alley for many years.Hurricane Alley has become an institution in the clubs that host the band. Shaheen played his first […]