February; Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, cold weather, and hot New England live music
February is marked by the romantic Valentine’s Day, the traditional Black History Month, and very, very cold weather. We can warm things up with hot New England live music. Valentine’s Day could be a date night to have dinner while dancing to your favorite band. Black History Month is a good time to explore blues, […]
Feb 8 Breast Cancer Benefit Concert for music journalist, promoter Lisa Martineau to feature Leaving Eden
In times of need, music communities tend to look out for one of their own. It is no surprise then that the New Hampshire music community, in one way or another, will be supporting Breast Cancer Benefit Concert For music journalist and promoter Lisa Martineau. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8 at Penuche’s […]
Jazz Sessions 10th anniversary show enchanted Chianti’s audience
The 10th Anniversary of Barbara Alex’s monthly Jazz Sessions at Chianti’s Restaurant & Tuscan Lounge in Beverly, Massachusetts was an exceptional show. Coordinator Alex waned to include as many singers and musicians as possible in last Sunday evening’s event. Recreating the flavor and vibe of her first ten years was no mean feat but many […]
Hilton Park delight, impress once again with Songs From The Porch
Hilton Park has done it again. The Maine folksy trio has come up with another album of catchy, accessible folk, singer-songwriter material Perhaps it is because their influences concern more than just folk artists and singer-songwriters. Perhaps their interpersonal chemistry is so strong they can have fun with any influence. This trio consisting of Bruce […]
The death of Neil Peart is freaking me out because he wrote about my life
It was one of the saddest days in music history when we lost Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart to brain cancer last week. There will never be another like him, and, his passing is impacting each of his fans in ways that they are only just beginning to discover as they recall what that […]
Donna-Lee DePrille takes her listeners All Over The Map and keeps arriving in good territory
Western Massachusetts-based singer Donna-Lee DePrille takes her listeners on a grand adventure throughout her album All Over The Map. As the album title indicates, this CD finds DePrille strutting her vocal magic through a land of varied genres, song structures, and soundscapes. By the time the last songs concludes, many might feel they have just […]
