Andy Cummings and Melissa Gates rocked Bah-Jam
Two good draws always make for one exciting event. Such was the case at yesterday’s Bah-Jam at the Black Sheep Tavern in Sterling, Massachusetts. Local up and coming rockabilly guitarist-vocalist Andy Cummings peeled off plenty of fiery old time notes and chords as the feature artist at yesterday’s jam. The kid rocked hard on the […]
Michael Fioretti Band w/ “Sax” Gordon Beadle put on a good show at Whippersnappers last night
The Michael Fioretti Band with special guest “Sax” Gordon Beadle played another of their gritty, funky R&B shows at Whippersnappers in Londonderry, New Hampshire last night. From the opening number until the end of their second set, MFB and “Sax” Gordon unleashed all sorts of cool licks and challenging melodies. Fioretti and “Sax” can catch […]
Marty Nestor outshined cheesy J. Geils Band tribute Full House
It does happen now and then that an opening band turns in a much better performance than the headliner. Last night at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, Massachusetts was such an occasion. The main attraction was Danny Klein’s cheesy, atrocious J. Geils Band tribute act Full House. Boy, did those guys fail to do […]
Dead Undercover did justice to Grateful Dead classics at The Village Trestle last Saturday night
Dead Undercover, formerly known as Supplication until they received a cease and desist order, provided fantastic renditions of Grateful Dead classics with lovingly recreated instrumental portions. Dead Undercover played at a level of excellence not usually seen in local bar bands. At The Village Trestle last Saturday night, Dead Undercover got right into a Dead […]
Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra impresses sold out Regent Theatre audience
The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra have been bringing their tribute concerts to the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts for a few years now. Last night’s tribute to The Who, David Bowie, Queen, and Led Zeppelin was a smashing success. Not only did the URO sell out the Regent, they put on one hell of a concert. […]
Brickyard Blues Band found perfect home at Memphis BBQ & Blues in Milford, New Hampshire
Brickyard Blues Band were the perfect match for Milford, New Hampshire’s new blues room Memphis BBQ & Blues last night. Fronted by Brian James on vocals and guitar, the Bricks played with tight grooves and feisty melodies that felt like the real thing all night long. Brickyard opened with Hootchie Kootchie man with saxophone pouring […]
Chris Stovall Brown and Madeleine Hall rocked the Bah-Jam at the Black Sheep
Chris Stovall Brown and Madeleine Hall rocked the Bah-Jam at the Black Sheep Tavern yesterday afternoon. The husband and wife team were the jam’s featured artists and their personal chemistry, huge talents, and stage presences made quite an impression. The Black Sheep Tavern in located in Sterling, Massachusetts. I arrived at the Bah-Jam to hear […]
Racky Thomas Band bumped up the Mardi Gras fun at Smoken’ Joe’s
Racky Thomas Band played Smoken’ Joe’s in Brighton, Massachusetts last night, and they made a good addition to the small restaurant’s annual Mardi Gras celebration. Thomas whipped up several New Orleans flavored blues tunes that rocked the room. He was also a dynamic watchable presence that kept all eyes on him, that is until one […]
Judy Pancoast shines in Carpenters tribute
Taking a brief rest in her busy schedule as a children’s music composer, Judy Pancoast put together Close To You: A Live Tribute To The Carpenters. Pancoast has been a fan of The Carpenters since she was 11 years old and has seen them in concert five times, culminating in a backstage meeting. Last Sunday’s […]
Souled Out Show Band work their magic at Whippersnappers
Souled Out Show Band returned to their regular haunt of Whippersnappers in Londonderry, New Hampshire last Saturday night and kept the dance floor crowded. Whippersnappers’ co-owner Mark Belanger is also Souled Out’s band leader and he has put together a good mix of professional musicians for his outfit. Souled Out focus mostly on horn band […]
