Chick Singer Night to help close out historic Johnny D’s
Chick Singer Night of Boston is gearing up for another of their showcase concerts to highlight the area’s finest female vocal talents. On November 19th, Chick Singer Night will fill the soon to close Somerville, Massachusetts venue Johnny D’s with four distinct female voices from four completely different musical perspectives.
Dawn Sweet continues her rocking music career, moving into originals territory
Born with a name that sounds so cool some may think it’s a stage name, Worcester rock singer Dawn Sweet has been a fixture on her Central to Western Massachusetts music scene for about 16 years now. She’s known as one of the three lead vocalists in Heavy Horses, a popular cover band featuring some the area’s finest players.
Fortune continues playing out after 25 years; hitting Whippersnappers Saturday, September 26
Fortune has been playing out for 25 years now. Fortune plays out all over greater-Boston/New England, and this Saturday night they’ll be playing at Whippersnappers in beautiful Londonderry, New Hampshire. Music fans both local and regional know that Fortune has a long history, as they started out in the North Shore of Boston over two decades ago. Bassist Lou Spagnola, a 19 year veteran of Fortune, was on hand this afternoon to discuss his association with the band as well as this Saturday night’s Whippersnapper’s gig.
South Shore Irish Festival to feature 20 local bands, Irish and Canadian talent Sept 12 & 13
South Shore Irish Festival at Marshfield Fairgrounds is bringing some of the best musical talent that the Irish have to offer. Aside from Boston and New England based Irish music combos, this South Shore event will feature Ireland’s own Johnny McEvoy and new band Na Fianna as well as Canada’s John McDermott, a member of the Irish Tenors. And that’s not bad for a first time event. The South Shore Irish Festival will run September 12 & September 13, 2015.
Adam Ezra Group play another Ramble fundraiser this Saturday at Salisbury Beach; band’s favorite show of the year
Adam Ezra Group have a band mission to help serve humanity. It’s part of what they’ve been doing their inception in the year 2000. This Saturday’s annual Ramble at Salisbury Beach will try to raise funds to build a handicap accessible home for a homeless veteran. Ezra, each year, passes around a “bucket of love” […]
Mr. Nick continues his mission of love
Mr. Nick is on his annual mission of love. The blues singer, harmonica player, stand up comedian, and professional poker player has been hosting his annual Blues For Beanie Fundraiser for several years. This year’s event will take place this Sunday, August 23, at the Kimball Jenkins Estate in Concord, New Hampshire starting at noon.
Sugar Ray & The Bluetones keep going after 35 years; playing Barnful
Sugar Ray And The Bluetones are widely considered to be one of the biggest, brightest attractions in the greater-Boston/New England blues scene. And although they haven’t played regularly in New Hampshire since the Rynborn in Antrim closed down, many blues fans north of the border must treasure them. They’re headlining the Granite State Blues Society’s Barnful Of Blues Festival this summer, August 1, in New Boston, New Hampshire.
Racky Thomas Band to play new songs at BluesNBrews Festival in Westford, August 22
Racky Thomas and his band are gearing up for another BluesNBrews Festival in Westford, Massachusetts this August 22. Thomas was part of the side stage duo at last year’s BNB and he had his full band there back in the summer of 2009. Thomas also has a new CD coming out at this time, so he is doubly excited.
John Hall celebrating North River Blues Festival’s 20 years; organizing several other music events
Marshfield, Massachusetts’s booker-promoter John Hall is a one man utility machine, bringing huge music events to his South Shore community and beyond all year long. Hall, who will be hosting the 20th anniversary of his North River Blues Festival at Marshfield Fair this summer, brings the blues goodies home to many in his greater-Boston music scene. His greatest achievement is likely the North River Blues Festival that runs the second weekend at the Marshfield Far.
Guitarist Bob Wolfman, always taking it to a higher level
Guitarist Bob Wolfman has been respected for his advanced musical skills for a long time. He was already a Manhattan session player before he finished high school. Yet, he should be even more respected for his never ending quest for self-improvement. Despite his ability to play fast chords over complicated scales, Wolfman never rests on his laurels. At heart, he is still a student of the guitar, voice, music, teaching, and recording. Whatever his latest project might be, listeners can bet their last dollar that Wolfman will be stepping up his game, taking it to an even higher level.