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.
Charlie Strater hits the emotional bulls eye in each song on his latest CD
Country flavored folk and honky tonk blues mark Charlie Strater’s third CD. Simply titled Charlie Strater, the singer-songwriter, who in previous CDs wrote most of his town racks, made full use of the best known songwriters in his New Hampshire seacoast music scene.
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.
Matthew Stubbs moves on with fantastic sophomore CD Medford & Main
Matthew Stubbs released Medford & Main on Blue Bella Records last month, and that makes this his second solo CD and his first on his second label. It is not clear why Stubbs has moved from Vizztone to Blue Bella, but his sophomore effort is a lot more exciting than his debut, so it is a loss for Vizztone.
Chick Bass Players, brilliant musicians, amazing personalities, no longer ignored
Chick bass players are a growing trend. More and more female bassists appear on the music scene. In the last 30 years the trend has changed from girls studying cello, French horn, and piano to girls rocking out on guitars, drums, and bass.
The bass may seem an unusual choice for a female musician in today’s world. Women in all industries want to step out in front, not be relegated to the sidelines. Guitarist, keyboardists, drummers, and singers usually get most of the time in the spotlight Yet, many of the women interviewed for this article have found their own particular niche in this role.
Bring Back Pluto Offer Up Prog Rock Fun And Complex Work Outs On Debut CD Underneath
Bring Back Pluto is a progressive rock fusion instrumental trio that has fun when it plays its complex arrangements. Guitarist Mark Jodice, bassist Jerry Wilfong, and drummer Sai Ghose recorded these ten tracks on this CD titled Underneath.
5 Flavor Discount, a fast rising cover band, in a league all by themselves
5 Flavor Discount have come a long way in a relatively short period of time. This five-piece band from Providence, Rhode Island, have in less than two years become a busy, six gigs a month, in-demand cover band. And there’s a reason for their quick rise to popularity: They rock! The band features vocalist Robin Soares, guitarist Jon Hathaway, bass player Steve Cafaro, drummer Angela DeFazio and go-go dancer/backing vocalist Capri Lanning.
Newcomer Anna Rose could find her way to the top with charming five-songs sampler
It is always a treat to check out an up and coming artist before her name becomes a household word. Singer-songwriter Anna Rose has released a five song E.P. as a teaser to a much larger work. Rose’s voice has a winsome distinct timbre that carries well throughout these story songs.
