Delta Generators rock the Acton Jazz Cafe again
The Delta Generators are in regular rotation at The Acton Jazz Cafe, and that upscale venue was wise to bring them back after their successful gig there last April. Last night’s gig on February 6 found Delta Generators rocking the house with pulse pounding, driving, beat-driven down and dirty modern takes on the Mississippi Delta blues idioms. If Cream took the blues and made them rock, then Delta Generators took them back and made them bluesy again.
The Elle Gallo Band rocked The Grog in Newburyport, Massachusetts last night
The Elle Gallo Band can best be described as a rocked up funk band. The four piece play a lot of classic rock in a funky style and they speed up a lot of R&B classics.
Gallo started her second set by sitting on a male patron’s lap and singing happy birthday to him. There is nothing like a lead singer who makes a bold first impression. The band launched into her original “Sweet Addiction” and she and her band mates had the groove going on right away This band wastes no times pulling people onto the dance floor. Gallo found the right space to launch her svelte voice.
Dirty 3rds put on a good show last night at Village Square pub in Hampstead, New Hampshire
The Dirty Thirds are one of the tightest cover bands around. They are also one of the most entertaining. Playing at the Village Square in Hampstead, New Hampshire last night, this four piece put on an action packed show.
Green Street Music Series does justice to Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John with tribute concert
The Green Street Music Series has just completed its ninth tribute concert. Last night, the music of Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John received high caliber treatment from members of the best bands in the greater-Worcester area.
Village Trestle and Wan-Tu Blues Jams hosted special Valentine’s Day benefit for ailing musician
Yesterday’s Wan-Tu Blues Jam was a special occasion. Not only was it Valentine’s Day, the Blues Jam was also a benefit for musician Rick Baxter, who recently suffered a stroke and is unable to use his left arm. Needless to say, the turn out was amazing, and there were a few special guests in the room, like Mighty Sam McClain and Shirley Lewis.
Through The Doors put on a good live tribute to Mr. Mojo Risin’ and the music of The Doors
Through The Doors represent yet another tribute to the Jim Morrison-lead band from the late 1960s to early 1970s. These guys, though, have something special. Lead singer Ernie Potter looks a lot like the late Mr. Morrison and he carries himself with much the same somber poise.
Gilmour’s Breakfast recreates Pink Floyd sound at The Beach House in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Gilmour’s Breakfast left their hometown of Worcester last night to take on The Beach House in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. This six-piece Pink Floyd tribute band rocked their Rhode Island fans and likely made some new ones. Using only a fraction of their stage effects, Gilmour’s Breakfast focused mainly on channeling the musical vibe of a Pink Floyd concert. The Beach House is a wide open room, spacious, with the ceiling not too high, not too low. The sound traveled well through out the three hour show.
The Beloved Few make triumphant return to performing at last Sunday night’s Whippersnapper’s show
Like those thundering hoof beats of yesteryear, the keyboard mastery of Michael Troy and the percussive madness of David Stefanelli rode the music headlong into the evening. Playing the Sunday night slot at Whippersnappers in Londonderry New Hampshire, The Beloved Few showed the crowd that had followed them in the past that they’ve still got it.
Catfish Lucy turned up the voltage at Kitty O’Shea’s in Beverly, Mass
Catfish Lucy rolled into Beverly, Massachusetts to impress the crowd at Kitty O’Sheas’s on Cabot Street. Not only does this band have all their songs and blues idioms down to a science, this high-octane unit knows how to have fun and send out a positive vibe.
Common Knowledge entertains revelers at Village Trestle holiday party last night
Common Knowledge rolled out some fantastic covers of classic rock and blues numbers at the holiday party at the Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire last night. It was hard to get into the socializing aspect and the food when a six-piece band of top-notch musicians were laying down a monster sound.
Common Knowledge features lead singer Amberly Gibbs, her husband, guitarist Scot Gibbs, saxophonist-harpist-singer Steve Roberge, bass player Bill Ingalls, drummer Bob Pratte, and sound man “Slutty” Pete Zona occasionally singing and or playing harmonica.
