Bill Copeland
Vocal music lessons have powerful healing effect for massive stroke survivor
BillCopelandMusicNews.com received the following press release from Marcia Macres. Macres has written a brief article about her friend and music scene colleague Valerie Giglio. Giglio, without ever showing prior symptoms, suffered a massive stroke. Through strength, positivity, determination, and the healing power found in music, Giglio has recovered miraculously.
Uncle Eddies hosting 9th annual Boobfest; seven bands to raise money
Uncle Eddies Oceanfront Tavern on Salisbury beach will be defenders of the breast once again. Hosting their 9th annual Boobfest, Uncle Eddies, through a ten dollar donation at the door, raffles, and a percentage of the bar, will raise funds for the Boston Avon Walk For Breast Cancer. The event will take place this Saturday, May 9th, from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Mallett Brothers Band strengthen their fine roots rock reputation with Lights Along The River album
The Mallett Brothers Band’s latest CD Lights Along The River is loaded with the kind of gritty Americana roots rock that these boys from Maine have become so well respected for. They rock and roll with the best kind of organic, earthy substance and fiery passion. Even though the band hails from Maine, they make you feel the south will rise again when they treat you to something that feels very real and powerful on each track. Combining their authentic roots rock sound with a reflective lyrical style that perceives stories on the level of epic myth, it’s like William Faulkner has been resurrected with an electric guitar in hand.
Professor Harp to play Nelson’s Candies Saturday May 16th
Nobody can resist two great things at once. Professor Harp will bring his Boston blues style to a special Granite State venue Saturday, May 16th.
The Issues Band play Wong Dynasty in Holden MA this Sat nite
Let me tell you something about The Issues Band. They’ve been playing out solidly in the Central to Western Massachusetts area for a while now. They have a pretty busy gig schedule, so you know that a lot of people like them. They also have an engaging band name: Issues. Calling themselves The Issues Band creates a bit of a mystery. Are they a political band, or, are they a group of folks who need help
Victor Ferrantella evokes many moods, feelings with brilliantly played, produced This Place album
Victor Ferrantella’s This Place is a sonic treat for the ears as well as a collection of finely crafted songs. Ferrantella is a producer so you already know that he and his co-producer, his father Nick Ferrantella, got a high quality shine out of each instrument on each track. Add in Victor Ferrantella’s vast array of influences and techniques and you have an album that offers a lot to all kinds of music
Gretchen & The Pickpockets brought their magic to Gulu Gulu Cafe
Talk about two good things coming together. New England Music Award winners Gretchen & The Pickpockets took their particular R&B sound to the hugely popular artsy hangout known as Gulu Gulu Café in Salem, Massachusetts last Saturday night. Amid the venues artwork decorated walls and coffee and beer tasting clientele, this New Hampshire band offered […]
World music against climate change concert, Saturday June 6, 2015
“PLAYING FOR THE PLANET: WORLD MUSIC AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE” NEW ENGLAND’S MASTER MUSICIANS IN ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT CONCERT On Saturday, June 6, the eleventh “Playing For The Planet” benefit concert will showcase master musicians from three different musical traditions in a rare evening of pan-cultural improvisation, with all proceeds going to benefit the environmental advocacy group […]
Island Vibes is a fun, quirky collection of song by artists from and inspired by Nantucket
A compilation growing in popularity lately is Island Vibes–The Nantucket Music Collection. Island Vibes features music recorded by artists from Nantucket and or inspired by Nantucket or chosen because of a connection to the island. Half of these tracks were recorded and produced by Nantucket natives Victor Ferrantella and his father Nick Ferrantella with Victor’s brother Ben playing on some songs. The rest of the collection comes from other native producers, engineers, musicians, singers and, of course, those with a connection to Nantucket.
Sarah Blacker scores big with In Waves album
Sarah Blacker’s latest album In Waves combines winsome rock band approaches with Blacker’s naturally beautiful voice and lyrical aplomb. As a singer-songwriter, Blacker has created something that could raise her profile among those who work in the national music scene. Big things will surely happen for Blacker once she circulates this In Waves CD at her many CD Release parties.
