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 […]
May, a month for merry and mellow New England live music
May, a month known for being merry and mellow. Here in New England we’ll be listening to some merry and some mellow live music. New England’s live music scene blossoms this month, leaving several offerings to choose from. Below is a list of several possible choices to celebrate this festive month. Have fun picking. May […]
Molly Pinto Madigan, with daring musical expressions, looks unflinchingly at relationships in Romeo & Juliet In The City
Molly Pinto Madigan is at it again. After releasing an epic tale, progressive folk album a few years back, she now jumps headlong into Romeo & Juliet In The City, an album that takes an unflinching look at relationships, attraction, and loss with every song story told with layers of fine songwriting ideas. “Pilgrims” opens […]
April, a month to renew with New England live music
Lots of new things happen in April. Snow melts, temperatures keep rising. We need cars heaters in the morning, AC in the afternoon. It’s a transition we have gotten used to here in New England. While winter melts away and we start to store our winter garments, there are also religious themes of renewal this […]
Linda Marks reaches even greater artistic heights on The Silence Of The Stars
Linda Marks continues to rise to new heights as an artist. Like her previous album, A Recipe Of Hope, Silence Of The Stars shows an artist whose talents are converging into something taller, wider, and more in depth. Each song on Stars shine like a gem under a jeweler’s lens. Opening cut “Be The Change” […]
March, thawing out with some hot New England live music
March: the weather gets warmer and the music gets hotter. While shaking off the winter time blues, arms and shoulders still aching from all that shoveling, we can sit back and relax while a band plays. Or, a singer-songwriter performs. Below is a list of suggestions from throughout our gloriously good New England music scene. […]
The Greg Sherrod Music Company showcases talents on Modern Sounds In The Blues
Taking inspiration from Ray Charles’s Modern Sounds in Country and Western album, Connecticut’s blues (and other genres) singer Greg Sherrod examines his own genre with Modern Sounds In The Blues. This eight song album shows what Connecticut’s gigantic singer tweaking blues idioms to see how far he can stretch them while remaining true to essence. […]
The Greg Sherrod Music Company show good Providence with new album
The Greg Sherrod Music Company is Sherrod’s band for the Connecticut singer to play out in Rhode Island. He also records with them and his new album titled Providence offers plenty of solid songs. Combing blues, R&B, and soul with the edge of rock and roll proves a winning formula for the giant sized performer. […]
February, icy cold temperatures so warm up with hot New England live music
February, when things get even colder before they start to warm up. If you need a place to warm up, just keep reading on. Below are several venues that will keep you warm while you listen to some hot New England live music. Order a hot meal. Order your favorite beverage. Then, sit back, relax, […]
