Bill Copeland
Tequila Jim rocks with conscience on American
Rhode Island rocker Tequila Jim just released his new album. Titled American, it’s as feisty, lean and mean as anything he’s ever released in the past. Tequila Jim beautifully marries his rock and roll instincts with his singer-songwriter sensibilities. Opening cut “Who You Are” pushes its way forward with a smoldering lead guitar phrase simmering […]
Terry Kitchen’s re-released First Album reflects the potential he’s displayed over the years
Terry Kitchen recently re-released his debut solo album from 1991.Simply titled First Album, it shows the then budding Boston-based singer-songwriter offering promise. Tender lyrical wisdom and a fine melodic flow from his six string acoustic would soon make Kitchen a favorite of Boston’ s folk and singer-songwriter scenes. Opening track “Turn Your Head Around” speaks […]
February: Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and live New England music
“February made me shiver/With every paper I delivered…” goes Don McLean’s song about the legendary Buddy Holly. February sure is cold, but there are some hot things going on. First, it’s Black History Month. Be sure to read a book, watch a film or documentary, or attend a lecture or seminar to better understand United […]
Linda Marks entertains beautifully, perfectly at Home
Linda Marks’ latest in a flurry of CD releases is titled Home, the album being a reflection on living through the pandemic. As she ruminates on her many associations of the concept of home, Marks carries us along with her lyrical insights, vivid descriptions, and a host of instrumentation that surround her lovely voice with […]
Roots Of Creation rock the reggae world with Dub Free Or Die vol.1
Roots Of Creation’s latest album, Dub Free Or Die vol. 1, feels more dance hall than anything they’ve done in the past. While it feels more dance hall due to the sea sawing dub grooves, the horns, guitars, vocals, and everything else still cozies up to the listener like a familiar friend. Opening track “Are […]
January’s live New England music offerings
After a couple of terrible years, this new year will hopefully see more of a light at the end of the Covid-19, inflation, supply shortages tunnel. If you’re anything like me, and I know most of you are, listening to music always makes you feel better. Going out to hear live music is even better […]
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 […]
