Bill Copeland
Blues guitarist Jeff Pitchell lives a blessed life in music
Jeff Pitchell has come a long way since he won an award for best guitarist in the state of Connecticut when he was only 15. That recognition catapulted him from playing junior high school dances to playing nightclubs with much older musicians. He went on to work with famous musicians. His next to latest album Heavy Hitter landed at number seven on the Billboard charts, and he recently received the recognition of his regional peers at the New England Music Awards last February. NEMA named Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood Blues Act Of The Year.
Bees Deluxe delight and impress again on Trouble In Paradise CD
The Bees Deluxe have released another funky, bluesy, jazzy CDs. Trouble In Paradise is another offering of fun stuff from this outfit. The Bees Deluxe’s usual band leader, guitarist Conrad Warre, provides plenty of funky licks and cool phrasing. Keyboardist Jon Gamble keeps the organ and piano percolating with swirling chords and tasteful touches. Bassist Joe McEachern plays a smooth, solid low end. Drummer Patrick Sanders lays down all sorts of clever beats and snappy smacks.
The Ghost Of Paul Revere travel far with their haunting sound
Maine’s The Ghost Of Paul Revere have been on a roll this year. They released a full length album last January. They won the New England Music Award a month later. Now, they’ve embarked on a multi-state tour. Their non-traditional interpretations of traditional music are constantly drawing new fans to their music. But never assume that The Ghost Of Paul Revere is an Americana band. Their influences are as likely to be drawn from Radiohead and Led Zeppelin as the hundred year old American songbook.
Round House Square Festival returns to Theatre 82 in Cranston, Rhode Island
The Round Square Festival returns to Theatre 82 in Cranston, RI this year with another stellar lineup. Dedicated to songwriters in New England, the festival will feature some of the area’s best in an acoustic setting. Enjoy a weekend of music influenced by Americana and folk. It takes place Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17, music starting at 8:00 p.m.
Peter Ward And The Electric Blues found a good home at Smoken’ Joe’s
Peter Ward And The Electric Blues played Smoken’ Joe’s BBQ & Blues for the first time last night, and they proved they’re the right kind of band for the venue. Bringing in their own crowd and keeping the regulars tuned in, Ward and his band mates played good, old fashioned blues, classics, and some overlooked nuggets. The Brighton blues venue was the perfect home for this outfit.
Little Ugly is a band on the move, hitting another national tour in August
Little Ugly is a band with a big, beautiful mission. They’re taking their acoustic pop rock to venues around the country to offer something new and fresh, hard driving rock and roll performed on acoustic guitar, violin, upright bass, and traditional drum set. Signs of their success can be seen in their huge fan base […]
Hilton Park offer an unusually fresh album with Greener Grass
Hilton Park has made quite a name for itself in the circles of acoustic music. The trio of Bruce Hilton, Conor Hilton, and Gregg Pannier, based in Berwick, Maine, have a style as modern and fresh sounding as anybody in today’s New England music scene. This trio by no means limits itself to acoustic music […]
Aldous Collins Band is on the rise
The Aldous Collins Band has been on the music scene for several years now. First, Aldous Collins was a singer-songwriter who had to work hard to get his music heard. Numerous solo gigs forced Collins to step up his game. A lot of people in his greater-Manchester community were liking his material and they told him he needed to put a band behind him. Hence, the Aldous Collins Band was born, That was six years ago. Now, Collins and his band are proud winners of Best In State–New Hampshire award from the New England Music Awards.
Isaac Young Quartet are ready to take their funk-jam sound around the country
The Isaac Young Quartet has been nominated twice for a New England Music Award. The funk-jam band from Hartford, Connecticut is constantly lumped into the jazz category because their particular compositions are complex and challenging to play. Yet, the band’s namesake, Isaac Young, is still ecstatic about the dual recognition.
URO has fun with Band In Boston concert, celebrates 10th year, raises money for One Fund
The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra’s third and final 10th anniversary concert Band In Boston proved to be as much fun as all of their presentations. Last night’s performance, two nights before the Boston Marathon, raised some proceeds for the One Fund while celebrating the music of Hub acts Aerosmith, The Cars, and Boston.
