Brownboot strike gold with classic rock influence on debut CD
Brownboot is a bit of a curiosity on the Boston original’s scene. A lot of their music sounds like it was recorded during the classic rock era of the 1970s. That they’ve received some notice by returning to the past instead of cranking out something new and different is oddly appealing. Their debut CD Here’s […]
Jane Fallon powers her Gemini with unflinching honesty
Jane Fallon’s latest release Gemini Rising In A Patchwork Sky, her third solo CD, confronts the emotions that burst onto the scene of several kinds of unfolding dramas. This singer-songwriter is also on a quest for salvation, for the things that nag at the human soul until redemption is found. Opening track “Give Me Grace” […]
Bruce Bears hosted Beehive Sunday night blues with style; Tim Pike guested
Some of the best blues and R&B can be found on Sunday nights in the city of Boston. The Sunday Night Blues Series at Tremont Street’s Beehive nightspot continues with host Bruce Bears on keyboards and vocals. Bears was supported by bass player Brad Hallen, who was subbing for regular bassist Jesse Williams, and drummer Max Teixeira. […]
Theater review: Hair made colorful Boston appearance
The production of Hair that closed out at the Colonial Theater in Boston last night was a lively, spirited rendition of the 44 year old Broadway show. While this current touring production offers no depth in character development, it captured the essence of what Hair is about: Freedom! Freedom to protest the war. Freedom to […]
Chanteuse returns to the Firehouse 13 on April 30th
Chanteuse returns to Firehouse 13 on April 30. Curated by The Jes Powers Project, Chanteuse is a bi-monthly music series that brings together local and regional female vocalists with the aim to showcase original music as well as to provide a platform in which musicians and vocalists are given the opportunity to collaborate together and […]
Erin Harpe And The Delta Swingers rocked Smoken’ Joe’s
Erin Harpe And The Delta Swingers recently competed in the International Blues Competition in Memphis, and they just got back from a gig at South By Southwest Music Conference And Festival in Austin. Harpe and her Delta Swingers are a Boston-based blues band who play authentic renditions of the old time sounding vintage blues from […]
Sugar Snow is a band with their own special flavor
It’s nice to listen to a band who can get their message across without relying on a lot of hard-charging sounds. Sugar Snow artistically architect their songs so they get a lot of sound and fullness without hitting the listener over the head with a bunch of loud chords and notes. A confident grace marks […]
Carrie Rowan & Oen Kennedy shine on children’s CD Just Like The Stars
Carrie Rowan and Oen Kennedy have put together a delightful collection of new songs for a children’s album titled Just Like The Stars. Rowan’s sweet, supple voice could likely find a welcome home in the eardrums of little listeners. Her acoustic guitar playing too lands softly on the listener, making this a mellow album for […]
Boston Horns rocked Beverly; Douglas played last show with band
Last night’s show at Chianti Lounge in Beverly was a send off party for saxophone player Henley Douglas Jr. After playing in The Boston Horns for 12 years, Douglas is moving onto other projects. Throughout the evening, Douglas maintained his composure but his eyes looked watery from time to time. He even told a story […]
Roomful’s Chris Vachon discusses Hook, Line, And Sinker; recent tour
Giving interviews has been part of Chris Vachon’s job for many years now. Vachon has been the band leader for Roomful Of Blues since he joined the now 40 year old institution in 1996. The guitarist is just as comfortable talking to the press as he is paying out a smoking’ lead guitar phrase on […]
