Peter Parcek 3 were pleasing to mind, heart, and soul of Smoken’ Joe’s audience
Peter Parcek 3 played to an enrapt audience at Smoken’ Joe’s BBQ & Blues last night. The trio, led by Boston’s legendary blues guitar ace Peter Parcek, put out a sound that kept all in attendance completely focused for three solid hours. Parcek and his men opened with the instrumental piece “Just Play Rhythm, Baby.” […]
Drivin’ Blind got in gear at Clarion Inn last night
Drivin’ Blind blues trio rolled into the lounge at the Clarion Inn in Wakefield, Massachusetts last night. It was clear from their first number that Drivin’ Blind are a trio of fine musicians, and they kicked ass all night long with their punchy take on blues and classic rock. Guitarist Steve Dineen unfurled a loosey […]
Kantu Blues Band rocked the Getaway in Manchester; celebrated life of Jeff Robinson
I caught the second set of Kantu Blues Band at The Getaway club in Manchester, New Hampshire yesterday afternoon. I’m talking about the real “Kantu Blues” lead by the actual Kantu Blues Band leader Jerry Paquette. This has nothing to do with a Manchester area blues jam that has a curiously similar name to Kantu. […]
Matthew Stubbs Band featuring Dennis Brennan rocked Next Page Cafe
The Matthew Stubbs Band featured Dennis Brennan on vocals at the Next Page Café last night. It was a great combo for the blues-loving crowd at the popular Weymouth, Massachusetts nightspot. People were coming up to the dance floor all night and others could be seen singing along. The Next Page Café’s band area has […]
Alley Stoetzel steals the show at Smoken’ Joe’s fifth anniversary party
It was a great night for Alley Stoetzel at Smoken’ Joe’s Fifth Anniversary part last night. Stoetzel was clearly the show stopper, scene stealer, big to do when she unveiled the country roots music she’ll be releasing on her upcoming E.P. This new dive into roots country worked out well for Stoetzel. A shuffling two […]
Willie J. Laws Band rocked Tower Hill Tavern in Laconia last night
The Willie J. Laws Band made a return appearance at Tower Hill Tavern in Laconia, New Hampshire last night, blowing the roof off the place with their bombastic, aggressive approach to playing blues, funk, and R&B. Laws wasted no time. He started out with a jumpy, twitching guitar phrase, playing with lithe motion over his […]
Fran Dagostino Band leads lively Tuesday night jam and open mike at Acton Jazz Cafe
Hosted by the Fran Dagostino Band at The Acton Jazz Café, last Tuesday night’s Open Mike offered more talent than you could’ve expected the day before the Fourth Of July. Dagostino had Phil DeLaine filling in for his regular drummer but the trio still made a splash with listeners. Thankfully, the owner of Acton Jazz […]
Robin Soares birthday bash rocked the East Providence Yacht Club
Robin Soares celebrated another birthday at The East Providence Yacht Club. Known as the lead vocalist of Rhode Island’s popular cover band 5 Flavor Discount, Soares got by with a little help from her friends. Aside from her own band, Soares hosted Custard Pie, Half Star Hotel, Through The Doors, Vinyl Grooves, Beyond Blonde, and […]
Professor Harp returned to Smoken’ Joe’s; blew them away once again
It was one of his strongest performances in recent memory when Professor Harp made another return appearance at Smoken’ Joe’s BBQ & Blues in Boston last night. Harp came right in with a harmonica melody that rode from high down to middle range all the while incorporating intervals of notes that sounded like they’re singing […]
Geoff Bartley does his Sunday night thing at Smoken’ Joe’s
I swung by Smoken’ Joe’s last Sunday night to catch the last set of Geoff Bartley And Friends. Bartley, as most everybody knows by now, is the folkie, bluegrass musician who sings and plays acoustic guitar or Resonator guitar and fronts a few other guys on acoustics. Three nights ago, Bartely was backed by mandolin […]
