Doug Bell is driving force in Bellevue Cadillac and in life
Doug Bell’s musical and personal life has been one of roller coaster like ups and downs and twists and turns. Bell, also known as Professor Doug Bell, has seen his life situation change faster than a TV channel. He’s been poor, rich, poor, then rich again. Bell played in a few obscure local bands before […]
Keturah is off to a promising start
Keturah Burgess began her career with a bang. Known by her first name in Rhode Island music circles, Keturah began hitting the open mikes in her native state in 2005. Within the first five years of her career, she recorded her solo CD with legend Duke Robillard on guitar, and she’s been nominated as Best […]
Mr. Nick is on a mission of love; raises funds for disabled aunt
Mr. Nick is on a mission of love. The blues-soul-R&B singer and stand-up comedian is launching his third annual Blue For Beanie fundraising blues music festival. The proceeds will support Mr. Nick’s aunt Jeannine David who suffered a brain injury and other impairments in a car accident four years ago. Tragically, his Aunt Jeannie, a […]
Joy Mover off to fine, sweet start on debut CD
Pop jazz chanteuse Joy Mover has released her upbeat, self-titled, debut CD. This disc offers a lot to discerning listeners who prefer their music to be full of numerous influences and tastes. Opening track “Have You Ever Loved?” is a lively mix of Latin rhythms and percussion with show tune energy and exuberance. Co-written with […]
Ska comes to the Raven in Worcester on August 17
SuperSka brings you the best in old-school ska, rock-steady and reggae, featuring veteran players from the Boston ska & reggae scene.” (Ska, Reggae Rocksteady) “Based out of Providence RI, The Copacetics have just started tearing up the scene with their high energy live shows and catchy dance tunes.” (Ska & Reggae) “Original Jelly Roll Soul […]
Kantu Blues Band rocked the Getaway in Manchester; celebrated life of Jeff Robinson
I caught the second set of Kantu Blues Band at The Getaway club in Manchester, New Hampshire yesterday afternoon. I’m talking about the real “Kantu Blues” lead by the actual Kantu Blues Band leader Jerry Paquette. This has nothing to do with a Manchester area blues jam that has a curiously similar name to Kantu. […]
Mark Cutler makes Americana music rock on Sweet Pain CD
Mark Cutler has been on the Rhode Island music scene for quite sometime now. After much achievement, he adds to his legacy by dropping this very well-crafted roots rock album Sweet Pain. Oldies and classic rock influences mingle with his taste for acoustic instruments and country music flavorings. Much of Cutler’s music is difficult to […]
Ball ‘n’ Chain kick ass on third album Sands Of Time
Ball ‘n’ Chain’s third CD Sands Of Time is loaded with balls to wall hard-rocking songs sure to go over well with any hard-partying music fan. Bass player Joe Black once worked with Charlie Farren in the well respected 1980s band Balloon. Black has written most of the material on Sands Of Time, showing he’s […]
