Lisa Marie & All Shook Up boogied for Village Trestle Halloween bash
Lisa Marie & All Shook Up blues band provided the entertainment at the annual Halloween bash at the Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire last night. Lisa Marie was in rare form last night. Her voice has developed a raspy edge of the last two years and her she has expanded her repertoire of songs […]
Track44 offers up plentitude of blues on debut CD Prove It
Traditional blues idioms with a modern edge is the best way to describe the band Track 44. Guitarist Jimmy Pircio and keyboardist Dan Sevush formed a band based on their admiration of vintage blues masters. They usually rounded out the live band with drummer Joe Bellomo and bass player Steve Dubois. On Track 44’s debut […]
Bird Mancini provide many nice atmosphers on Tuning In/Tuning Out
Another release from Bird Mancinci, the husband and wife team of Billy Carl Mancini and Ruby Bird, finds the duo again in top form and again stretching their own boundaries. Tuning In/Tuning Out maintains the usual qualities of their CDs. This time around, though, they show more of their Beatles influence, get a little bit […]
Roomful Of Blues rocked Tupelo Music Hall in Londonderry last night
They were soulful. They were jumping. They were swinging. They were rocking. Roomful Of Blues played to a roomful of devoted fans last Saturday night at the Tupelo Music Hall in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Their performance in this acoustically superior room matched the standard they always set for themselves. Those eight talented guys took the […]
Five CDs Retrospective: The genius of Jerry Paquette shines with Kan-Tu Blues Band
Jerry Paquette ran the Kan-Tu Blue Jams for many years before moving onto to other interests. His Kan-Tu Blues Band gained amazing popularity in its day, and Paquette was wise to have gotten himself and his crew into the studio. They also made some live recordings. This CD Retro Review is a retrospective look at […]
Tokyo Tramps knocked everyone’s socks off at Village Trestle
The Tokyo Tramps blew into the Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire last night and then they blew everyone’s mind with their feisty deliveries of true American blues. One patron among the hearty supporters hollered out, “This band plays real blues!” The trio opened their first set with their tune “Holler And Shout,” and Satoru […]
Peter Parcek delivers another fantastic performance; Smoken’ Joe’s crowd couldn’t get enough
Guitarist/vocalist Peter Parcek has been on the greater-Boston music scene for several years, delighting and impressing audiences with his highly skilled electric guitar playing. He’s still touring on last May’s release The Mathematics Of Love. Parcek dazzled a crowded room at Smoken’ Joe’s in Boston last Saturday night. With his live unit he calls The […]
Diane Blue rolls out impressive live CD
Diane Blue is on a roll. She won the Massachusetts Blues Society’s Blues Challenge a few weeks back and she’ll be representing that society at the International Blues Competition in February. Aside from that, Blue has released an impressive live CD of blues standards and originals. Live At Chan’s was recorded at John Chan’s upscale […]
Soul Alley has perfected their sound with debut CD Public Alley 421
Soul Alley will be releasing their debut CD Public Alley 421 in two weeks time. Those of us with an advanced copy already know the treat in store for those who have to wait several more days. Every track grabs the ears with its first note. The highly-polished sonic quality from producer Bruce Bears who […]
Bellevue Cadillac score big with live CD Once In A Blue Moon
Bellevue Cadillac have released their recent live album Once In A Blue Moon to a large, eager fan base. This blues band, headed by Professor Doug Bell on guitar and vocals, recorded this 13 track disc at the Half Note Jazz Club in Athens, Greece. Boston area fans of Bellevue will not be surprised to […]
