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 & […]
Boston’s guitar goddess Catherine Capozzi continues colorful career
Catherine Capozzi has long been recognized as a guitar goddess on the Boston music scene. From her days with prog rockers All The Queen’s Men to her highly regarded Axemunkee instrumental work to her recent foray into the campy Sci Fi comic book themed Darling Pet Munkee, Capozzi has been a queen of the six […]
Liz Mitchell masterfully combines great voice, clever songcraft on Pretty House CD
Liz Mitchell sings so beautifully on her new CD Pretty House that it’s easy to imagine her having tons of training in gospel or opera. Her ethereal voice holds up strongly with minimal accompaniment on each track. On opening tune “Rain Came Down” Mitchell turns in a vocal finesse that combines her strong, high timbre […]
Harry’s At The Depot offers new take on familiar music room
There’s A New Harry’s In Town Good food, good music and good people. That’s what you’ll find at the new Harry’s At The Depot in Hyannis. Located just down the tracks from downtown Harry’s is open year-round to bring you the best in casual dining and live entertainment all in a warm and comfortable atmosphere. […]
Peter Parcek 3 were pleasing to mind, heart, and soul of Smoken’ Joe’s audience
Peter Parcek 3 played to an enrapt audience at Smoken’ Joe’s BBQ & Blues last night. The trio, led by Boston’s legendary blues guitar ace Peter Parcek, put out a sound that kept all in attendance completely focused for three solid hours. Parcek and his men opened with the instrumental piece “Just Play Rhythm, Baby.” […]
Drivin’ Blind got in gear at Clarion Inn last night
Drivin’ Blind blues trio rolled into the lounge at the Clarion Inn in Wakefield, Massachusetts last night. It was clear from their first number that Drivin’ Blind are a trio of fine musicians, and they kicked ass all night long with their punchy take on blues and classic rock. Guitarist Steve Dineen unfurled a loosey […]
Kg & The Storytellers find the right grooves on Inner Voices CD
Kg & The Storytellers are sure to get a lot of attention for their new CD, Inner Voices. Released by Rhode Island’s progressive Walk Of The Earth Records label, this mellow grooving band offers something particularly pleasing with each instrument and voice. Fun, bouncy, and mildly funky, each track is a carefully arranged confection of […]
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 […]
