Slutcracker is a must see for openminded people in New England
The Slutcracker has been a holiday staple in greater-Boston for several years now. Last Saturday night’s performance at the historic Somerville Theater in Davis Square shows why. Artistic director Vanessa White’s combination of traditional ballet and frisky burlesque respects both arts forms. Her dancers can actually dance the ballet steps, movements, and choreographed circular formations and line movements. Her dancers also know how to play up the over top show business sensuality of burlesque.
A Ton Of Blues continue their successful run at Hot Shotz in Leominster MA
A Ton Of Blues continue their successful run as the host of the Sunday afternoon blues jam at Hot Shotz in Leominster, Massachusetts. Yesterday’s jam was a great example why A Ton Of Blues and Hot Shotz is a marriage made in heaven. Not only did A Ton Of Blues showcase their own inimitable style and brandish a few new songs, they showcased the talent from their metro west area in a way that let the individual talents shine. Former Massachusetts musician and southern New Hampshire stalwart Arthur James showed up to also play an exciting set.
Otis And The Elevators serve up righteous blues at Wantu Blues Jam
Otis And The Elevators played an exciting set of righteous blues and roots music at yesterday’s Wantu Blues Jam at the Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Beginning their set after the first hour of jammers did their thing, Otis Doncaster lead his five piece through tasty Americana music.
Love Dogs, Jilly Martin & Ryan Brooks Kelly, and Sugarbabies Band play Boston’s treelighting ceremonty
Thankfully, the weather was cooperative with yesterday’s tree lighting ceremony at Faneuil Hall in Boston yesterday. Hosted by Mix 104.1 FM, the musical acts featured The Love Dogs, Jilly Martin with Ryan Brooks Kelly, and the Sugarbabies Band, all of which brought their own special sounds to the event. The Love Dogs were sponsored by Sculler’s Jazz Club and the Martin-Kelly duo were sponsored by the Hard Rock Café.
Chick Singer Night shined at the Burren’s Back Room yesterday evening
Headlined by Robin Lane, Last Sunday’s presentation of Chick Singer Night at The Burren went off with hardly a glitch. Joining forces with the Burren’s Sunday night music program was a smashing success. Turnout and enthusiasm was high at the Burren’s backroom last night. Beautiful voices and lovely melodies rang out in a roomful of receptive ears. If that wasn’t enough, the show was a benefit for Lane’s organization Songbirdsings.org, a group that supports victims of trauma by teaching them songwriting.
Cider Press band delights Halloween costume party goers at Village Trestle
Cider Press band entertained the costumed crowd at the Village Trestle’s annual Halloween party last Saturday night. Aside from a few technical issues that would crop up now and then, the band hit the right vibe for a festive seasonal event. The five piece featured two guitarists and a keyboardist, and that made for a full sounding band. Three of the band members sing, and that made for some good harmonies. Toss in Cider Press’s penchant for variety, playing songs that most cover bands don’t, and it was an evening of good music.
Dave Austin And The Sound rocked Brighton Music Hall
Dave Austin And The Sound came to Brighton Music Hall in Boston last night and rocked the house, soundly. Austin’s smooth but driving croon, augmented by precise, electrifying musicianship flying alongside him, grabbed the ears and never let go.
“Slutty” Pete’s 10th Annual Birthday Party Blues bash was one hell of a day
“Slutty” Pete Zona has been hosting the Wantu Blues Jams at The Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire for over a decade now. Zona, who has the whole hosting, sound engineering thing down pat, is a much liked, well-respected presence in that venue and on the area blues scene. Each year, the Village Trestle shows its love for Zona by having him host his own annual birthday blues jam bash. This draws in talent from miles away, and it always results in at least five hours of fun and high quality music for the audience.
Greedy Geezer’s Garage Nite at Granite Rail Tavern in Quincy is a variety laded fun-filled musical extravaganza
What a night. Greedy Geezer has been hosting his Garage Nite one Saturday evening a month for some time now. Hosted at Granite Rail Tavern in Quincy, last weekend, Geezer held it on an unusual Friday night. Yet, the scheduling didn’t matter. He had many of his usual lineup performing this past weekend, and the variety was impressive as the quality. Where else could a music fan find Real Real Bayou Boy Band, Preacher Jack, Uncle Joey Fingers, Tokyo Tramps, Cal Cali Band, and Stow Away String Band all under one roof on the same night?
Backs Against The Wall Blues Jam celebrated 1st Anniversary with exciting performances
Lee Hawkins started his Backs Against The Wall Blues Jam a year ago, and in that time it has grown exponentially in popularity and in quality. Held every Thursday evening at Capone’s in Peabody, Massachusetts, the jam never ceases to amaze attendees with the high caliber guests who appear to strut their stuff at the microphone and on their instruments. It was no surprise that last night’s first anniversary jam was a lively event with numerous, exciting musicians showing up to perform.
