Bill Copeland
Charlie Strater hits the emotional bulls eye in each song on his latest CD
Country flavored folk and honky tonk blues mark Charlie Strater’s third CD. Simply titled Charlie Strater, the singer-songwriter, who in previous CDs wrote most of his town racks, made full use of the best known songwriters in his New Hampshire seacoast music scene.
Green Street Music Series does justice to Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John with tribute concert
The Green Street Music Series has just completed its ninth tribute concert. Last night, the music of Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John received high caliber treatment from members of the best bands in the greater-Worcester area.
Matthew Stubbs moves on with fantastic sophomore CD Medford & Main
Matthew Stubbs released Medford & Main on Blue Bella Records last month, and that makes this his second solo CD and his first on his second label. It is not clear why Stubbs has moved from Vizztone to Blue Bella, but his sophomore effort is a lot more exciting than his debut, so it is a loss for Vizztone.
Chick Bass Players, brilliant musicians, amazing personalities, no longer ignored
Chick bass players are a growing trend. More and more female bassists appear on the music scene. In the last 30 years the trend has changed from girls studying cello, French horn, and piano to girls rocking out on guitars, drums, and bass.
The bass may seem an unusual choice for a female musician in today’s world. Women in all industries want to step out in front, not be relegated to the sidelines. Guitarist, keyboardists, drummers, and singers usually get most of the time in the spotlight Yet, many of the women interviewed for this article have found their own particular niche in this role.
Bring Back Pluto Offer Up Prog Rock Fun And Complex Work Outs On Debut CD Underneath
Bring Back Pluto is a progressive rock fusion instrumental trio that has fun when it plays its complex arrangements. Guitarist Mark Jodice, bassist Jerry Wilfong, and drummer Sai Ghose recorded these ten tracks on this CD titled Underneath.
5 Flavor Discount, a fast rising cover band, in a league all by themselves
5 Flavor Discount have come a long way in a relatively short period of time. This five-piece band from Providence, Rhode Island, have in less than two years become a busy, six gigs a month, in-demand cover band. And there’s a reason for their quick rise to popularity: They rock! The band features vocalist Robin Soares, guitarist Jon Hathaway, bass player Steve Cafaro, drummer Angela DeFazio and go-go dancer/backing vocalist Capri Lanning.
Newcomer Anna Rose could find her way to the top with charming five-songs sampler
It is always a treat to check out an up and coming artist before her name becomes a household word. Singer-songwriter Anna Rose has released a five song E.P. as a teaser to a much larger work. Rose’s voice has a winsome distinct timbre that carries well throughout these story songs.
Steven Paul Perry cruises down rock and roll highway with The Human Condition
Steven Paul Perry has been sitting on this collection of songs for too long. Not enough marketing has been invested in his “The Human Condition” CD. Perry has crafted the 12 songs on this disc to the ultimate level of sonic perfection. He is also a hell of a guitar player, and he has the benefit of being a really cool, funky dude who knows how to have fun and rock out.
Chelmford’s Jacy Dawn sees her Nashville star rising; writes song for up and coming star
Jacy Dawn has been living the dream of being an up and coming country music star. That dream recently got a little closer to reality when Dawn was asked to write a song for a mid level Canadian country singer . Dawn’s song will be the second single off of Jasmine Paige’s new CD. Dawn’s song now appears on a CD with other songs written by some of the best known songwriters from Nashville.
Musician and business owner Mark Belanger serves up the bands while his restaurant serves up the meals
Up until two and a half years ago Mark Belanger only knew the music business from a musician’s point of view. After becoming co-owner of Whippersnappers Restaurant in Londonderry, New Hampshire, he’s had to concern himself with everything from bands to food service to venue security.
