Bill Copeland
The Divine Crime will funktify LA with their new debut CD Obliquity
The Divine Crime are part of a positive new trend in modern reggae and R&B, real instruments laying down the groove and playing melody lines instead of dance tracks and synthesized music. With any luck, The Divine Crime might push off this new revolution all by themselves.
Village Trestle and Wan-Tu Blues Jams hosted special Valentine’s Day benefit for ailing musician
Yesterday’s Wan-Tu Blues Jam was a special occasion. Not only was it Valentine’s Day, the Blues Jam was also a benefit for musician Rick Baxter, who recently suffered a stroke and is unable to use his left arm. Needless to say, the turn out was amazing, and there were a few special guests in the room, like Mighty Sam McClain and Shirley Lewis.
Through The Doors put on a good live tribute to Mr. Mojo Risin’ and the music of The Doors
Through The Doors represent yet another tribute to the Jim Morrison-lead band from the late 1960s to early 1970s. These guys, though, have something special. Lead singer Ernie Potter looks a lot like the late Mr. Morrison and he carries himself with much the same somber poise.
Keyboardist breaks out on his own with his Travis Colby Band
Everyone who follows the greater-Boston blues scene has heard of Travis Colby. He’s the young keyboardist for Rhode Island’s very busy blues giants Roomful Of Blues. Colby, who also is accomplished on guitar, shows up at many blues jams and he has lead numerous side projects over the years. Finally, the keyboardist-guitarist-vocalist has started a rootsie power trio called, simply enough, the Travis Colby Band.
Gilmour’s Breakfast recreates Pink Floyd sound at The Beach House in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Gilmour’s Breakfast left their hometown of Worcester last night to take on The Beach House in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This six-piece Pink Floyd tribute band rocked their Rhode Island fans and likely made some new ones. Using only a fraction of their stage effects, Gilmour’s Breakfast focused mainly on channeling the musical vibe of a Pink Floyd concert. The Beach House is a wide open room, spacious, with the ceiling not too high, not too low. The sound traveled well through out the three hour show.
Elvis Presley was a dedicated student of Kenpo Karate and Tae Kwon Do
Most of us are familiar with Elvis Presley as a singer, actor, and a tragic figure in the music industry. An interesting side history of the king, though, is his discipline in the marital arts. Presley held black belts in Kenpo Karate and Tae Kwon Do. Presley’ interest in the martial arts began when he was an Army private stationed in Germany after he was drafted. He returned from the Army a certified black belt.
The Beloved Few make triumphant return to performing at last Sunday night’s Whippersnapper’s show
Like those thundering hoof beats of yesteryear, the keyboard mastery of Michael Troy and the percussive madness of David Stefanelli rode the music headlong into the evening. Playing the Sunday night slot at Whippersnappers in Londonderry New Hampshire, The Beloved Few showed the crowd that had followed them in the past that they’ve still got it.
Catfish Lucy turned up the voltage at Kitty O’Shea’s in Beverly, Mass
Catfish Lucy rolled into Beverly, Massachusetts to impress the crowd at Kitty O’Sheas’s on Cabot Street. Not only does this band have all their songs and blues idioms down to a science, this high-octane unit knows how to have fun and send out a positive vibe.
Tom Waits scores big with must-have live album
Tom Waits can never be accused of trying to sound like anyone else in modern music. Waits’ unusual mesh of roots influences and Americana is truly unique.
