Bill Copeland
Matt Stubbs has a good thing going at Common Ground in Arlington, MA
Matt Stubbs turned in a usually fine performance at The Common Ground in Arlington, Massachusetts last night. He hosts the weekly Roots & Blues Sunday Sessions with his usual backing band of drummer Chris Rivelli(Roomful Of Blues) and bassist Mark Hickox. Last night, bassist Brad Hallen filled for Hickox while the featured guest was Tim Gearan. It was a potent combination of players, for sure.
Boston’s Ruby Rose Fox, Goffstown NH’s Judy Pancoast release revolutionary videos; other music news
There is some news about the local New England music scene I would like to share.
Rosemary’s Baby Blues Band make the classics come alive with On Time & Feelin’ Fine CD
Rosemary’s Baby Blues’ debut album On Time & Feelin’ Fine is a journey through some of the greasiest, down and dirty, and most fun blues songs to ever grace a band’s party set. All of these fun tunes are played by some of Boston’s finest blues musicians. Aside from the band’s name sake, saxophonist Rosemary Casey, this outfit includes guitarist Jake “The Snake” Jacobsen, drummer Larry Bassick, bassist Joe Peck, trumpeter John Abrahamsen, harmonica man Bismo Beerbelly, trombonist Wayne Mogel, and with renowned and infamous keyboardist Travis Colby.
Dawn Sweet continues her rocking music career, moving into originals territory
Born with a name that sounds so cool some may think it’s a stage name, Worcester rock singer Dawn Sweet has been a fixture on her Central to Western Massachusetts music scene for about 16 years now. She’s known as one of the three lead vocalists in Heavy Horses, a popular cover band featuring some the area’s finest players.
Cheryl Arena to play Nelson’s Candies/Local Café in Wilton, New Hampshire Oct 17, 2015
Tomorrow night, October 17, Boston-based singer-songwriter-harmonica player Cheryl Arena, will be the latest blues act featured at Nelson Candies. Arena will treat New Hampshire and New England blues fans to the kind of steamy, exciting blues she’s been know for these last few decades. Local blues fans would know Cheryl Arena from her gigs at Rynborn in Antrim, New Hampshire several years ago.
Anthony Geraci’s Fifty Shades Of Blue swells with great material
Anthony Geraci’s latest solo album Fifty Shades Of Blue isn’t just a solo album. Although Geraci has written and produced every one of the exceptional songs, he has a high caliber cast of characters along for the ride. Aside from his Sugar Ray And The Bluetones band mates, Geraci has also recruited drummer Marty Richards and vocalists Darrell Nulisch, Michelle Willson, and Toni Lynn Washington. Great songs sung by great singers is often a promising start and this CD is full of much more than just promise.
CHICK SINGER NIGHT-BOSTON’S FAREWELL TO JOHNNY D’S ALL FEMALE SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE BENEFIT Nov 19, 2015
CHICK SINGER NIGHT-BOSTON’S FAREWELL TO JOHNNY D’S ALL FEMALE SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE BENEFIT
Booty Vortex playing final New Year’s Eve show at Johnny D’s
The rumors are true Party People…our beloved Johnny D’s is CLOSING early next year after an amazing 46-year run in Davis Square, Somerville. Join Booty this NEW YEAR’S EVE as we celebrate another spin around the sun and give our friends at the legendary music club a FUNKTASTIC sendoff…BOOTY STYLE!
Andy Newton impresses greatly with debut CD A Banner Day
Andy Newton’s debut CD A Banner Day offers a variety of rocking Americana soundscapes within interesting singer-songwriter song craft. It’s uncanny how well Newton dives into a lot of different approaches and keeps emerging with his own personal, unique vocal timbre, narrative, and musical shadings. Recorded at Mortal Music Studios in Charlestown, Massachusetts, A Banner Day carries a banner for roots music as written from the point of view of a youthful man of today.
Rebecca Harrold to play Carnegie Hall October 24th, other Rebecca Harrold news too
There is something about Autumn that revitalizes me and promises the hope of new beginnings. With holidays coming and school beginning, this time of year has always energized me! And I’m excited to share all the NEW events happening in my life.
