Bill Copeland
Yoke Shire go Celtic on new CD; in time for St. Patrick’s Day
Yoke Shire are chameleons. The prog-rock trio from Chelmsford, Massachusetts have gone acoustic in the past but this time they have gone Celtic. Brian and Craig Herlihy get in touch with their Irish roots on Awakening Celtic Spirits. Released in time for St. Patrick’s Day, their new CD features11 traditional Irish and Celtic songs that […]
Wan-tu Blues Jams pulls off another hearty jam
Last Sunday was a rainy, unseasonably warm afternoon. Despite the slushy weather outside, the Wan-Tu Blues Jam taking place inside the Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire kept things comfortably cool. I arrived in time to hear guitarist-singer-Berklee professor Chris Noyes belting out in real bluse fashion with support from bass player Dave Guilmette and […]
Retro CD Reviews: Women Who Rock
Welcome to my latest Retro CD Review article. This is the column space I use to review CDs that I did not review at the time of their release. These “old” CDs are still “new” to listeners who have not yet heard them, and there are many, as local musicians do not have multi-million dollar […]
Gina Sicilia releases new Can’t Control Myself CD
SwingNation Records and the VizzTone label group are very proud to announce the release of GINA SICILIA‘s new CD, Can’t Control Myself. Young Philadelphia songstress Gina Sicilia exploded onto the scene in 2007, as her debut CD, Allow Me to Confess, was met with joyous acclaim by fans and critics alike. She was heralded as […]
Yokeshire releases new Celtic music CD; plan shows in New Hampshire
On Monday, Yoke Shire is releasing “Awakening Celtic Spirits” a new album of tradtitional Irish music. YokeShire have 2 free performances this month to celebrate the new CD: The Yard Nightclub 1211 South Mammoth Rd. Manchester, NH 03109 (603) 623-3545 Thursday, 3.17.11 – St. Patrick’s Day, 6 to 9 p.m. The Black Brimmer 1087 Elm Street […]
Emily Long returns with emotionally rousing and “Dirty” rock and roll on new album
The grit and edge on Emily Long’s second album ‘Dirty Face’ (out April 5th) is a natural progression for the soaring voiced rocker. No longer a doe eyed newbie the Tucson transplant now residing in Brooklyn, NY spent the last year couch surfing while on tour playing hundreds of dingy rock clubs across the east […]
Red Blazer in Concord NH to host St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser
NEW! Remember the Red Blazer in Concord? Of course you do. Well, one of the long time employees there, Lula, was recently diagnosed with cancer so the Blazer is putting on an all-day multiple act fundraiser for “Lula’s Peeps,” on St Patricks Day 3/17/11. There will be non stop entertainment, alternating sets on opposite ends […]
Hammond B3 player Ron Levy continues life of music and Jewish faith
A 60 year old working musician should have a lot to talk about when the conversation turns to his own career. Ron Levy is no exception. The Boston native has been seen playing his keyboards with the Philip Pemberton Band for the last several months. Those who’ve known him over the years, know that his […]
Kyrsta Youngs enjoys music life more since moving from Boston to Nashville
Her Boston fans have been wondering whatever became of her after she moved down south last fall. Singer-songwriter-piano player Krysta Youngs moved out of Boston to pursue her Top 40 dreams in the city of Nashville. Not seeing many opportunities for independent, original artists in Boston, Youngs packed up her bags and left for Music […]
Parker Wheeler’s Blues Party hosted Sharon “Sugar” Jones, Motown Dave Cleckley, Barron Brissett
Parker Wheeler’s Blue Party events every Sunday night at The Grog in Newburyport seem to get even better with time. Last night’s Blues Party wasn’t as well attended as usual, probably because of the weather. Yet, Wheeler’s line-up for last night’s show were all A-list players and his vocal guests were Sharon “Sugar” Jones, Motown […]
