Sax Chick Rosemary Casey returns to the blues music scene
Rosemary Casey has become a fixture in the greater-Boston blues scene for the second time in her life. Casey dropped out of the scene at least a decade ago to raise a family. These days, she’s back with a vengeance, and she’s put together a work-when-they-can band called Rosemary’s Baby Blues. Casey reemerged last year […]
Jen Thayer rocks northern seacoast; plans new CD
Jen Thayer has been rocking the northern New England seacoast for several years. Thayer has composed 15 new songs t hat she has taken to her band mates to record for next album. With a lot of gigs on her schedule and her recording plans, Thayer could be the busiest musician in Maine. Though she […]
Lisa Love discusses her Experience
The Lisa Love Experience has picked up so much steam over the years that they are now booking their clubs and weddings over a year in advance. One of New England’s premiere cover bands, Lisa Love Experience is fronted by their energetic front woman and name sake of the band. Yes, “Lisa Love” is her […]
Cindy Daley still makes the scene after 30 years in the business
Cindy Daley has been around the greater-Boston music scene since the 1970s. She said she’s lasted as long as she has because she really the loves music. She took a little time off in the 1990s to become a nurse. Today, she’s the lead singer of her Cindy Daley Band which plays out in South […]
Partners In Life, Partners In Music; The Common Knowledge Of Scot & Amberly Gibbs
Being married to a professional musician can often be a challenge. When both husband and wife are professional musicians and play in a band together, the disadvantages can often outweigh the advantages. Take the case of guitarist Scot Gibbs and his vocalist wife, Amberly Gibbs. The greatest challenge is for Mrs. Gibbs to get respect […]
Lori Diamond forges strong identity with latest CD Mystery
Lori Diamond is a singer-songwriter who creates lush emotional atmospherics with only her voice, piano, and sparse accompaniment. She used to be a rocker and a funky live performer, but now she is in “a chill vibe.”
Chick Bass Players, brilliant musicians, amazing personalities, no longer ignored
Chick bass players are a growing trend. More and more female bassists appear on the music scene. In the last 30 years the trend has changed from girls studying cello, French horn, and piano to girls rocking out on guitars, drums, and bass.
The bass may seem an unusual choice for a female musician in today’s world. Women in all industries want to step out in front, not be relegated to the sidelines. Guitarist, keyboardists, drummers, and singers usually get most of the time in the spotlight Yet, many of the women interviewed for this article have found their own particular niche in this role.
5 Flavor Discount, a fast rising cover band, in a league all by themselves
5 Flavor Discount have come a long way in a relatively short period of time. This five-piece band from Providence, Rhode Island, have in less than two years become a busy, six gigs a month, in-demand cover band. And there’s a reason for their quick rise to popularity: They rock! The band features vocalist Robin Soares, guitarist Jon Hathaway, bass player Steve Cafaro, drummer Angela DeFazio and go-go dancer/backing vocalist Capri Lanning.
Chelmford’s Jacy Dawn sees her Nashville star rising; writes song for up and coming star
Jacy Dawn has been living the dream of being an up and coming country music star. That dream recently got a little closer to reality when Dawn was asked to write a song for a mid level Canadian country singer . Dawn’s song will be the second single off of Jasmine Paige’s new CD. Dawn’s song now appears on a CD with other songs written by some of the best known songwriters from Nashville.
Musician and business owner Mark Belanger serves up the bands while his restaurant serves up the meals
Up until two and a half years ago Mark Belanger only knew the music business from a musician’s point of view. After becoming co-owner of Whippersnappers Restaurant in Londonderry, New Hampshire, he’s had to concern himself with everything from bands to food service to venue security.
