June: rising temperatures bring out the hot New England live music
June: temperatures rise (theoretically); beaches look inviting, water sports ensue, and more bands and singer-songwriters start their outdoor gig season. Below are some live music offerings to brighten your (theoretically) sunny month. June 1: Arthur James Hosts Blues Jam @ Rileys Place; 29 Mont Vernon Street, Milford, New Hampshire. 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Jume […]
Atlantic Thrills hammers out fun punk songs on Atlantic Thrills III
Rhode Island’s punk rock trio Atlantic Thrills is releasing its punchy third album soon. On this disc, Atlantic Thrills III, the trio create a sound that represents the way people have to kick, scratch, and claw their way through their daily lives. It’s a jungle out there folks, and Atlantic Thrills show what it takes […]
Alan Arena makes his mark with plenty of class on Deceived
Many in the area blues community know guitarist-vocalist Alan Arena from his work with Hugs For Lizbeth, an offshoot of his role as caregiver for a friend and veteran struck by Huntington’s Disease. Yet, those who follow Arena closely know that he’s also a solid blues musician. Arena’s new album Deceived may be his classiest […]
