Dave Birkin’s really weird gig at the Middle East
Musicians have a mix of good gig and bad gigs. Some have quite a few weird gigs. Boston saxophonist Dave Birkin recently shared one of his weird gig experiences. Birkin, of Dave B And The Hot Shots, had once opened for a circus comedy like show at the Middle East in Cambridge that featured public […]
Deadites to headline 16th Annual Halloween Extravaganza
The Deadites will be headlining their 16th Annual Halloween Extravaganza. This year They have a very special guest co-headling with thm, the amazing synth pop of Teeel. (http://teeelmusic.com) All of this goes down on October 27 at the Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester, MA. The Deadites will be giving away an iPad 2 as a door prize […]
Rhode Island based charity 24 Hour Music Project seeks to raise money
Kyle Andree is the director for a Rhode Island based charity called The 24 Hour Music Project. This is what it does. In August they gathered over 50 Rhode Island area musicians, songwriters and vocalists together to record an album in 24 Hours. Among those gathered include members of past WBRU rock hunt winners For The Love of Sloane, […]
Leaving Eden releasing new album
Fronted by distinctive female vocalist, Carole Gynan, their new album Between Heaven & Hell is a brilliant fusion of heavy rock, pop and acoustic tracks. The album is produced by the legendary London-based producer Stuart Epps (Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles), and features Mick James (Criss Angel Mindfreak). Leaving Eden has already shared […]
The Stone Coyotes rip it up on rocking A Wild Bird Flying CD
Aside from having an interesting personal history, The Stone Coyotes are a whip smart rock and roll trio with carefully crafted, hard-driving songs. The trio has a faint trace of roots rock in their sound. Enough to keep their songs engaging, not so much it feels like a novelty act. Their time period is hard […]
Ron Levy offers up huge creative genius and madness on Funky Fiesta CD
Ron Levy is a madman. In a good creative kind of way. But a madman none the less. Levy’s compositions on his new CD, Funky Fiesta, feature numerous musical styles and instruments crisscrossing and or supporting each other in way that are not usually done. Each composition is like a journey through Levy’s mind, and […]
Hey Now, Morris Fader reaches higher level with Good Times Ne’er Forgot CD
Hey Now, Morris Fader have outdone themselves with their latest release, Good Times Ne’er Forgot. Back to the original three piece format of organ-bass-drums, the trio have amazing guest guitarists fleshing out their sound. Yet, it’s the three piece format that contributes to the ultra catchiness of their new material. There is a tightness, freshness, […]
Shirley Lewis Band rocked Smoken’ Joe’s last night
The Shirley Lewis Band rocked the crowd at Smoken’ Joe’s in Brighton last night. Lewis, despite getting on in years and needed to “take it easy” still made it a party with her vivacious spirit. Several people remained in her audience until the grand finale. As a bonus attraction Lewis had local legend Chris Stovall […]
HeatherFest 18 provided a winning vibe; blues music was really good too
HeatherFest 18 took place on a bright sunny afternoon yesterday. Fitting, for it was another bright, sunny run at the event that has been a fixture in the greater-Boston blues community for sometime now. Hosted by former YardRock bartender/former Boston Blues Society president Heather McKibben in her spacious backyard, HeatherFest is more about its vibe […]
Brad Faucher’s Session 450 plays cool music at Joco’s in Waltham, Mass.
Brad Faucher’s Thursday night jams known as Session 450 found the guitarist, as usual, doing a lot of funky stuff with his guitar. Bradford “Guitar” Faucher was also generous enough to share the spotlight with his three house band musicians and their guest players. Named Session 450 because it is held at Jocko’s Bar & […]
