Chick Singer Night deliver their best show in years at The Burren
Last Saturday night at The Burren in Somerville, Massachusetts found the Chick Singer Night organization hosting their annual fall presentation. Blessed by the inclusion of jazz singers and an electronic swing vocalist, this was one of the most dazzling, sophisticated CSN showcases in several years. Co-directors Marcia Macres and Jennifer Truesdale gathered some classy lady […]
Jennifer Truesdale Band rocked The Burren with strong originals, clever arrangements
Jennifer Truesdale Band sang and played some sophisticated boogie during its two hour show at The Burren in Somerville, Massachusetts last Saturday night. Those of you who saw all the notices for this show but ended up not going missed out on a treat for your ears, heart, and soul. Not only did Truesdale exercise […]
Roomful Of Blues were back in style at Boston City Winery last Saturday night
Roomful Of Blues came back to life on the Boston City Winery stage last Saturday night. Playing some cuts from their latest album, In A Roomful Of Blues, as well as some other nuggets from their repertoire, Roomful offered many moments of the strong ensemble playing that has been their trademark for many years while […]
Jazz Sessions 10th anniversary show enchanted Chianti’s audience
The 10th Anniversary of Barbara Alex’s monthly Jazz Sessions at Chianti’s Restaurant & Tuscan Lounge in Beverly, Massachusetts was an exceptional show. Coordinator Alex waned to include as many singers and musicians as possible in last Sunday evening’s event. Recreating the flavor and vibe of her first ten years was no mean feat but many […]
Dave Bailin & The Bailouts played rockin’ Thanksgiving eve show; collected food and clothes for worthy cause
Dave Bailin And The Bailouts performed another of their annual Thanksgiving Eve charity drives to support Lifebridge charitable organization in Salem, Massachusetts. Performing this event at Brodie’s Seaport Café in the witch city, Bailin and his Bailouts brought in donations of food and clothes while their music was drawing dancers onto the floor. I arrived […]
Chick Singer Night found success with Acoustic Sunday Brunch at The Burren
Chick Singer Night of Boston just turned in another successful event. Last weekend’s Sunday Acoustic Brunch at The Burren in Somerville, Massachusetts packed the music room with fans while offering a huge variety of singer-songwriters during a two hour show. The Burren has one of the best community vibes in the greater-Boston music scene, and […]
L&M Rhythm Kings with Bees Deluxe made Nelson’s Candies come alive with feisty blues
A double billing of L&M Rhythm Kings with Bees Deluxe provided four solid hours of good music at Nelson’s Candies in Wilton, New Hampshire last Saturday night. If it got any better it would have been heaven. L&M Rhythm Kings get their message of love across in songs built up over a locked in groove […]
Greedy Geezer annual BBQ band line up goes over well in Stoughton
Greedy Geezer hosted his annual Greedy Geezer’s Garage Night BBQ at his Stoughton, Massachusetts backyard last Saturday afternoon, and it was a real hootenanny. The variety and quality of music was matched only by the variety and quality of barbeque food offered by this master of roots music and smoked meats. I arrived in time […]
Katrina Marie Band strutted their stuff at Gulu Gule Cafe
Katrina Marie Band hit the Gulu Gulu Café in Salem, Massachusetts last night, proving their old school R&B standards and originals were a good match for the vibe of the old fashioned ale house. Opening with “Man Like That” Katrina Marie’s voice purred, a raspy flow properly supported by the rumble of the rhythm section […]
Adam Ezra Group lit up misty, chilly Boston Hahbah Cruise
Shrouded in mist, encumbered by a chill wind, Adam Ezra Group’s annual Boston Hahbah Cruise last Sunday afternoon aboard the Provincetown II felt like being on a boat in the Twilight Zone, a place where time and space had forgotten after Armageddon. Yet, despite chilly temperatures on the upper deck where the band was playing, […]
