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 […]
Matthew Stubbs Band featuring Dennis Brennan rocked Next Page Cafe
The Matthew Stubbs Band featured Dennis Brennan on vocals at the Next Page Café last night. It was a great combo for the blues-loving crowd at the popular Weymouth, Massachusetts nightspot. People were coming up to the dance floor all night and others could be seen singing along. The Next Page Café’s band area has […]
Bass player Alison Keslow loves her Sadowsky bass and EBS octave pedal
Alison Keslow is a very busy bass player. She has her own band, the Alison Keslow Trio, and she holds down the low end for high caliber artists like Scott Tarulli, Erinn Brown, and Katrin. Keslow plays a Sadowsky NYC four string jazz bass. “It’s an awesome bass,” Keslow said. “It’s based in Brooklyn, New […]
Joyce Andersen rocks the electric violin on her new Swerve CD
Joyce Andersen has changed course with the release of her dynamic new Swerve CD. After releasing seven traditional acoustic CDs, the Maine musician has picked up an electric violin and reflects a tremendous amount of classic rock influences. Opening track “Yearning” finds Andersen sweetly vocalizing a pop ballad with her raspy, rangy voice backed by […]
Whitsett Guitar Works plans open house Saturday July 28th
If you’re anywhere near Lowell this weekend, stop in at Whitsett Guitar Works for their open house. Bill Whitsett is one of the area’s most respected master guitar repair guys and an authorized repair tech for pretty much all of the major acoustic and electric brands. Meet Kiminori-san, one of the master luthiers Bill worked […]
