Bill Copeland
The Elovaters make reggae shine in their own special way
The Elovaters latest CD release Castles shows the Boston based-band moving through many reggae grooves and island vibes. Yet, this band does reggae its own way, employing a varied take on instrumentation and vocals to give their genre a new shine. Opening track “Be All Right” is a breezy, wavy piece, a mid-tempo reggae beat […]
December: warm up this holiday season with hot New England live music
Jack Frost might be nipping at your nose during December’s foggy freeze, but, if you see what I see, there’s plenty of hot live New England music to keep Rudolph warm. Below are some offerings of who you can go listen to as we journey into winter, Christmas trees, Hanukkah Candles, and the ski season. […]
From inmate to BMA nominee, Kristian Montgomery thrives
Kristian Montgomery has been on the Boston music scene for many years, albeit not consecutive years. He has worked in construction and as a commercial fisherman. He was also briefly an inmate at Plymouth County Jail. Montgomery was recently nominated for Country Artist Of The Year by the Boston Music Awards for his accomplishments as […]
Chick Singer Night deliver their best show in years at The Burren
Last Saturday night at The Burren in Somerville, Massachusetts found the Chick Singer Night organization hosting their annual fall presentation. Blessed by the inclusion of jazz singers and an electronic swing vocalist, this was one of the most dazzling, sophisticated CSN showcases in several years. Co-directors Marcia Macres and Jennifer Truesdale gathered some classy lady […]
Boston jazz singer Lori Zuroff maintains solid career, will perform second Chick Singer Night event
Boston jazz singer Lori Zuroff is very excited about being asked to perform at the next Chick Singer Night event. “This is my second Chick Singer Night, in about six or seven years,” she exclaimed “I’m going to be doing some jazz with a guitarist, Paul Greenspan.” Chick Singer Night, an organization that showcases area […]
Passing Strange offer mad brilliance on Afterthought
Passing Strange keep things interesting, very interesting on their new album Afterthought. With their palpable drum fills, eerie piano moods, and anxious lyrics, they conjure the vibe of one racing the antidote to a dying man who holds the ultimate secrets of mankind. The duo, in their wild creativity, are that good, creating moods, hooking […]
November: Veterans’ Day, family, friends, Thanksgiving turkey dinner, leftovers served up with great live New England music
We all know the plus side 0f November; family and friends over for Turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day, four day weekend, leftovers for the next week, and for those of us who follow this thing called the New England music scene, great live music. Below are some offerings from around our six state region to […]
Jennifer Truesdale Band rocked The Burren with strong originals, clever arrangements
Jennifer Truesdale Band sang and played some sophisticated boogie during its two hour show at The Burren in Somerville, Massachusetts last Saturday night. Those of you who saw all the notices for this show but ended up not going missed out on a treat for your ears, heart, and soul. Not only did Truesdale exercise […]
Grace Morrison overcame many obstacles before recording her current album
Grace Morrison is on a roll Her new album Daughter is racking up rave reviews and. The new album bring out emotions that the singer-songwriter wanted to share. It’s a 12 track album with which she surprised herself, as she initially had intended a shorter recording with just herself on acoustic guitar. Daughter ended up […]
Mike Gendron offers multi-faceted vison on #Devolve
Rhode Island guitarist-vocalist Mike Gendron has released a saucy rock and roll album. #Devole reveals a lot of edge in the vocals and guitar and a touch of sophistication in its use of instruments like pedal steel and piano. Gendron rocks or soothes with an especially plaintive voice that maintains a sound all his own. […]
