Bill Copeland
Big ‘Ol Dirty Bucket dominated Uncle Eddies, turned the beach bar into a huge dance party
Big ‘Ol Dirty Bucket took over Uncle Eddie’s Oceanside Tavern at Salisbury Beach last Saturday night, filling the room with their outrageously funky sound. A nine piece band with a rangy female vocalist, Bucket blew people away with numerous horn blasts, guitar eruptions, and a thick broth of bass, drums, and percussion. Playing original music, Dirty Bucket Showed They were something unusual on the music scene; a band that can keep people dancing to original music.
Nelson’s Candies doubles as blues venue; offering Mr. Nick And The Dirty Tricks April 25
Who would’ve ever guessed that a candy store in the middle of New Hampshire would be a music venue? After 12 years of offering music in his Wilton, New Hampshire candy shop, Doug Nelson began presenting blues bands just over two years ago.
Cold Engines are a fun ride on sophomore effort Take Me With You
Cold Engines’ sophomore release Take Me With You is even stronger than their recent debut Day Drinker. This band has certainly figured out how to make good hard rocking music that is catchy, infections, and fun while crafting respectably solid songs. Cold Engines can also mellow things out and create meaningful music that speaks to a listener loud and clear while the song maintains a quieter mood.
Nick Zaino reaches into folk territory with great success on Blue Skies And Broken Arrows album
Nick Zaino’s new album Blue Skies And Broken Arrows is a fine collection of witty, original folk songs. Zaino is definitely more of a folk artist than singer-songwriter, as he taps into deeply held American beliefs and cultural images, icons and ideas that assemble and resemble a national consciousness. His take on everything from bad relationships to alien invasion reveals a wit that can tie personal experiences into a journey into all of modern American life.
Fil Pacino proves a force to be reckoned with on Death By Lions album
Fil Pacino’s debut album Death By Lions is a good mix of full band rock and roll and singer-songwriter sensibility. A listener can rock out to the hefty band material on this album before mellowing out to Pacino’s gentler acoustic guitar driven folk stuff. In either approach, Pacino is at the top of his game. He has a lot to offer fans of different forms of music.
NEMA presents Freevolt and Pat &The Hats at Olympia Zorba in Lowell, Friday May 29th
The NE Music Awards Presents: New England Nights ~ Concert Series #NEMANIGHTS This will take place on Friday, May 29th Olympia’s Zorba Music Hall at 439 Market Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. Featuring live performances by: Freevolt and Pat & the Hats Tickets $10 advance/$15 day of show 21plus https://www.facebook.com/events/347584445437138/ Share on Facebook
New England Music Awards announces host and musical performers
The New England Music Awards announced it will be hosted this year by Boston Comedy Festival winner – Comedian Dave Russo.
Dave Austin & The Sound will make a mark on Boston music scene with Revival album
Hub Band Dave Austin & The Sound is one of those bands that could become a big name act in greater-Boston, if they’re noticed and accepted by the right people. The right people are those who would like this fusion of classic rock and neo-hippie funk rock. So, you fans of classic rock and neo-hippie funk rock, and you know who you are, read up, then listen up. This band’s Revival album is actually good for you. Good for your health, good for your soul. Dig it.
Jabbers guitarist Chris Lamy to auction memorabilia from GG Allin & Johnny Ramone; RR Auction handling July sales
Guitarist Chris Lamy has had an interesting history in the punk rock scenes in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York. A member of the Jabbers during the GG Allin period and a friend of Johnny Ramones during The Ramones’ heyday, Lamy collected many pieces of memorabilia. Having reached an age of maturity, Lamy has decided to sell these pieces through RRAuction’s online auction service in July.
Gil Correia Band coming to Nelson’s Candies in Wilton, NH this Sat night
Do you want to see a really cool can playing some really cool blues guitar? Would you like to see the really, really cool cat playing blues guitar in a local candy store? Well, you’re in luck. Gil Correia Blues Band will appear at Nelson’s Candies in Wilton, New Hampshire this Saturday night, March 28. Doors will open at 7:00 p.m. at the B.YO.B. venue.
