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 […]
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 […]
