John Hall gears up for 30th annual North River Blues Festival; stepping down after next year
Booker, promoter, and festival organizer John Hall is on a personal high these days. His North River Blues Festival, held annually at Marshfield Fair, in Marshfield, Massachusetts, is celebrating its 30th year offering local, regional, and national blues artists. “It feels wonderful,” Hall exclaimed. “As a matter of fact it feels so pleasant I’m going […]
Powerhouse New Hampshire guitarist John Andrews comes into his own
Guitarist John Andrews has been on the northern New England music scene for over 25 years now. He’s recently been receiving more recognition as the latest lead guitarist for the ubiquitous April Cushman Band, a country originals band that plays many high profile gigs. Andrews work with the Cushman outfit, though, just scratches the surface […]
Nicole Fuller burst onto the music scene, continues to expand her audience
She’s currently with a band called Skyway. She’s sung with bands like Fever, Hypnotix, and Atlantic Crossing. She’s also a local celebrity in Connecticut and in southern Massachusetts for her tributes to Lady Gaga and other famous women singers. But, exactly who is Nicole Fuller, the Connecticut based singer and tribute artist. Trained as dancer […]
Malcolm Collins serves up another huge B4B fundraiser, rallies bands for the cause Oct 18
The Boathouse 4 Boobies Breast Cancer Fundraiser is a huge event. Featuring 12 local cover bands playing to raise money for the Ellie Fund and the Susan G. Komen 3-day Walk, the music event takes place each year at The Boat music and night spot in Dracut, Massachusetts. How does an event with 12 bands […]
Perry Paolucci continues his personal mission with 8th Annual Rock Can Roll food drive party; October 25
The annual food drive at Sons Of Italy in Quincy, Massachusetts is a personal mission for organizer Perry Paolucci. The booking agent and promoter started the annual food drive in 2014 to assist a local food pantry. Hosting the Eight Annul Rock Can Roll food drive party with a band like East Coast Alice, Paolucci […]
Nikki Jarek, A-Brews, others organize Bike Ride Fundraiser for music fan’s children
Singer Nikki Jarek has been busy with a labor of love. Jarek, of the band Mugshot Monday, with a little help from her friends, has been organizing a fundraiser. Jarek’s cousin Ashley Sargent lost her life in a motorcycle accident last month, leaving four children in need of as much support as the local music […]
Phil Pemberton to receive a Roomful Of Love from all of his friends at The Bull Restaurant July 27
Roomful Of Love is an apt title for the benefit singer Diane Blue has organized to help pay down the cost of local blues singer Phil Pemberton’s healthcare issues. Blue has pulled together an assemblage of talent made up of former Roomful of Blues alums. Headlined by Ronnie Earl and Duke Robillard, the band will […]
Andrew North And The Rangers dominate New Hampshire’s jam band scene
Lead by Concord, New Hampshire keyboardist, singer, Andrew Grosvenor, Andrew North And The Rangers, after much hard work, became one of the most recognizable names in northern New England jam bands. Grosvenor (pronounced grove -ner, the “s” is silent) and his band mates put together a sound that is at once complex, entertaining, and sometimes […]
Ambitious, Chick Singer Night to bring flair, variety to Parish Center in Westford, Massachusetts
Chick Singer Night co-directors Jennifer Truesdale and Marcia Ridings-Macres are busily preparing for another of their spring CSN events. On March 18, Chick Singer Night will present, at the Parish Center for the Arts in Westford, Massachusetts, a mix of women performers performing a mix of blues, R&B, jazz, and rock. There’s a special theme […]
Greg Sherrod, rocking southern New England and beyond for decades, his personal story
Connecticut blues, rock, and soul singer, songwriter, arranger Greg Sherrod has been rocking southern New England for decades. His latest CD Do You Feel It garnered favorable reviews and has served as a successful calling card for Sherrod’s startling good original songs, an amalgamation of blues, rock, and soul. Though this singer has had numerous […]
