Bill Copeland
April; melting the snow away with hot New England live music
April is a special month. We’re into spring. The weather is warming and we have those religious holidays to celebrate with family. As we smell the fresh cut grass, we anticipate the outdoor events coming up in another month. For now, we are transitioning out of that season of snow shoveling, too much snow shoveling […]
Lee & Dr. G offer listless, tiresome music and vocals at Pembroke City Limits
It’s all right if bands like AC/DC and Kiss use a simplistic approach to writing and recording songs, as long as the songs are fun and infectious. It’s all right for bands like The Grateful Dead and Phish to play in a mellow groove as long as those grooves are complex and serve as a […]
March; we’ll need hot New England live music to make up for all that damn snow
Beware the Ides of March. But not the hot New England live music we’ll need to raise the temperature after such a long, challenging winter. Can you believe how much gall dang snow we got? Below are some offerings where you can warm up to New England’s best bands and best singer-songwriters. Enjoy! March […]
Singer-songwriter Linda Marks reaches more glorious artist heights on Queen Of The Angels
Boston singer-songwriter Linda Marks doesn’t hesitate to depict life in all of its glories or in all of its tragic moments. Her latest album Queen Of The Angels continues Marks’s quest to hold a mirror up to even the things we’d rather not think about as well as the things that inspire us greatly. She […]
Lexi James & Wildheart impress and entertain Nash Casino crowd
Small, doll like, and animated, Lexi James has a stage presence that draws an audience’s attention. Her performance last night at Nash Casino in Nashua, New Hampshire proved she has the talent to engage the audience even further. Her band Wildheart is both smooth and tight, allowing her the freedom to do whatever she needs […]
February deep freeze requires hot New England live music
Burrrrrr. February is the coldest month. Yet, we can stay warm with hot New England live music. While celebrating Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and The Patriots winning the Superbowl, listen to the band or singer-songwriter giving it their all on the stage in front of you. Below are some suggestions for music to hear […]
Blues man Brad Dubay makes stellar debut with Planet 9
New Hampshire based blues artist Brad Dubay recently released his debut album Planet 9. While the album title is trippy, the blues music played by this guitarist is all down and dirty authentic, inspired by the Chicago bands from the 1950s and those earlier cats from the Mississippi Delta. Dubay and his group serve it […]
No Static dazzled audience at Boston City Winery
No Static returned to Boston’s City Winery last Saturday night to pay tribute to Steely Dan’s 50 year old landmark album The Royal Scam. Playing every song from that record album put many challenges on these tribute players. Adventurous keyboard work, eruptions of guitar phrasing, and players skillful enough to find their place among many […]
January, begin the new year with hot New England live music
January means beginning again. It means New Year’s resolutions that most of us aren’t going to keep. It’s also a cold month that requires us to find a warm venue that offers a band or singer-songwriter who offer hot New England music. Sit close to the venue’s radiator or fireplace and enjoy the following New […]
December; celebrate the cold holidays with hot New England live music
December, a month to reflect on the past year, a month when temperatures drop, a month when we celebrate sacred holidays. Reflections and holidays go well with hot New England live music. Below are some suggestions for venues where we can check out live music played by our favorite local musicians. Enjoy. December 1: Jodee […]
