Puddle Jump knocked it out of the park at Boondocks Tavern
Puddle Jump put on one heck of a show at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill last Saturday night. The tight four piece offered a fun, danceable original called “Problems” that indicated a possible future for themselves in the originals rock scene. They also delivered, at the popular Weare, New Hampshire nightspot, a mix of modern, classic, and pop rock covers with driving precision and flair.
Chris Fitz Band rocked Smoken’ Joe’s last night
Chris Fitz Band played some seriously hot blues at Smoken’ Joe’s BBQ & Blues last night. Fitz was the monster guitar as he and his rhythm boys kept the energy level high for over three hours. These players were clearly influenced by hard rock bands. Their aggression surfaced noticeably even though their techniques were clearly influenced by what came out of the Mississippi Delta and Chicago in previous decades.
Adam Ezra Group conjures communal vibe at CD Release Party
Adam Ezra Group kicked off their second CD release party last night at Brighton Music Hall in Boston. A gathering of AEG fans made it feel as much like a homecoming celebration for the band as a release party. Ezra began the show with a solo acoustic spot to sing his new drinking song, a […]
Dave Austin And The Sound prove their high potential at O’Brien’s
Dave Austin And The Sound played O’Brien’s in Allston last night and proved they have the right stuff to make their mark on the greater-Boston music scene. The five piece band, lead by Dave Austin, played mostly original material layered with plenty of textures from keyboards, guitars, and bass. Their solid rhythm section drove […]
Tore Down House rocked Boondocks Tavern last night; new drummer has the right stuff
Tore Down House proved to be a powerhouse rock trio at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill in Weare, New Hampshire last night. Solid is the best word to describe these three players. The rhythm section of bassist Dave Guilmette and drummer Ryan Barrett is tight as hell and lead vocalist-lead guitarist Mark Huzar sings it […]
Studio Two presented fine renditions of early Beatles classics
Studio Two is on to something smart. While there are plenty of Beatles tribute bands out there, Studio Two focuses on material the fab four recorded in the early days of their career, from 1962 to 1965. The four young musicians from Milford, New Hampshire don the blacks suits, ties, and shoes from that time […]
Jeff Mrozek And The Yeah Guys rocked Boondocks Halloween Costume Party
Jeff Mrozek And The Yeah Guys rocked the Halloween Costume Party at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill last Saturday night. Mrozek and his Yeah Guys never lost steam throughout their three sets of choice cover selections at the Weare, New Hampshire venue. The four played to a very festive crowd at Boondocks. The audience cheered […]
The McMurphy’s rocked Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill in Weare, NH
The McMurphy’s delivered three sets of stomping rock and roll and rowdy Irish music at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill last Saturday night. The Weare, New Hampshire based Boondocks was the perfect local hangout for a fun group like The McMurphy’s to conjure a party vibe and keep patrons entertained. The band was a sort […]
“Slutty” Pete’s Ninth Annual Birthday Bash was a huge success for the Village Trestle
“Slutty” Pete Zona may have earned his nickname from playing with everyone. But playing around made certain he became popular with a lot of musicians. Last night’s Wantu Blues Jam at the Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire was also Zona’s ninth annual birthday party at the jam he has been hosting for about a […]
Rocket Queen proved their mettle at Uncle Eddies
Rocket Queen kept their Salisbury Beach following at Uncle Eddies wildly entertained last night. While there were some issues due to the house sound system, this Guns N Roses tribute band served up several precise hard rocking renditions of those classic songs from the most popular band from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Rocket […]
