Bill Copeland
American Beauties offer striking beauty on Sound Of Mind
American Beauties’ recent release Sound Of Mind eases it way out of the stereo speaker with sweet, accessible songs, an album with plenty of pretty melodies moved at considerate paces by sensitive grooves and rhythms. There is also a special something in band leader Michael Gray’s voice, a sweet, plaintive vocal that will stir your […]
March toward spring with hot New England live music
March is one of those transition months. We’re saying goodbye to winter time fun while anticipating warmer weather activities. As we got through the winter by attending live music events we will usher in greener grass, fuller trees, and a longing for the beach while getting into a beat driven band or relating to an […]
Sado-Domestics rise to a greater musical power with Beach Day In Black And Whiite
Sado-Domestics’ sophomore effort Beach Day In Black And White makes a comely appearance, being interesting and accessible at once. Lucy Martinez and Chris Gleason present their likable, earthy, individualized vocals and winsome guitar work alongside Jimmy Ryan’s Mandolin finesse and Eric Royer’s pretty, rambling pedal steel. All of the instruments, voices, and songwriting ideas come […]
Rob Glassman Band achieve true artistic goals while Feelin’ Good Feelin’ Right
Rob Glassman Band’s latest effort Feelin’ Good Feelin’ Right combines old school numerous styles with the freedom of jam bands’ flowing energy. It cannot be under estimated the tremendous sense of motion Glassman’s songs travel with, and they do travel. Each track makes the listener feel the music is taking him some place special . […]
February, hot live New England music to defeat its frozen hell
February is looking to be an icy hell in a frozen dungeon. Yet, we in New England can stay warm with some sizzling hot New England live music. Here are some offering to defeat old man winter: February 1: Jazz Night At The Depot; John Melisi, Chris Albertson, Matt Cory, Brian Quinn; Hancock, New Hampshire. […]
Frankie Boy & The Blues Express won over Porch audience last night their own special, soulful way
Frankie Boy & The Blues Express performed their every forth Wednesday night residency at The Porch in Medford last night. The trio, consisting of Frank Maneiro, Mickey Maguire, and Harrison Foti showed why they’ve become much more than just another blues bar band. They played with such soulful conviction that managed to connect with their […]
January, starting the New Year with New England live music
January is a time of new starts, new promises, new visions. Everybody wants to reinvent themselves or reinvent something in January. Whatever you do to start your new year, start it with hot, live New England live music. Below are some offerings of venues you can go and artists you can listen to when you […]
John Stein Trio with Cindy Scott develop a dandy album No Goodbyes
Boston jazz guitarist John Stein offers another fine album. No Goodbyes, released by Whaling City Sound, is marked as much by its compositional ideas as for its skillful execution of each number. Stein’s own “Zip Line” zips right in, starting in media res, a phrase that has no beginning and no end. Stein moves his […]
The Faith Ann Band offer an impressive calling card with In Bloom
The Faith Ann Band made its way from Manchester, New Hampshire to venues throughout New England. After making a name for itself, the Faith Ann lead combo went into a studio for the second time since their Monster In Me debut recording to document the sound that provided their success and visibility on the scene. […]
Riley Johnson shows he will become a legend with Running Behind
Connecticut singer-songwriter Riley Johnson keeps his new Running Behind album carefully balanced between singer-songwriter material and Americana roots influences. While his narratives stem from his songwriter eye, his vocal timbre, approach, and all of his instrumentation ring out with authentic notes and chords from rustic acoustic instruments and old time American flavor. This results in […]
