Professor Harp keeps Fightin’ The Battle, playing Barnful August 2nd
Professor Harp has been on the greater-Boston/New England scene for about four decades. Facing down the trials and tribulations of the music business has earned him the moniker Undaunted Professor Harp. Sticking with it for as long as he has has earned him a lot of respect from his fellow blues and R&B music scene-sters. He still plays all over New England.
Ali Manion documents her fine jazzy sound on Reflections CD
Ali Manion’s debut album Reflections offers six standards and six originals. Reflections is an apt title as she reflects back on her own songs and others that have become part of band’s set list when she plays out in greater-Boston/New England.
Dan Lawson Band kick out serious tunes on new Soldier Of Fortune CD
The latest album from Dan Lawson Band, Soldiers Of Fortune, is, as can be expected, another collection of hard rocking songs built by muscular talent. Lawson’s guitar work spearheads the way through these sonic joy rides. His phrasing ranges from smooth, high pitched melodies to more rhythmic-melodic lines. Lawson’s voice still has the hefty expression of a man who is going to get things off his chest whether you like it or not. The album cover, though, takes more of a turn toward the artsy. It was conceived and drawn by Michael Ornstein, an artist-actor many know as Chucky on Sons Of Anarchy.
Steely Dan guitarist Denny Dias plays Berklee concert July 18th, will feature Lisa Jason and Bellevue Cadillac’s Andy Bergsten
Bass player Andy Bergsten, from Bellevue Cadillac, has announced he will be playing with Steely Dan co-founder Denny Dias and vocalist Lisa Jason at the David Friend Hall at Berklee College Of Music on July 18th. Booked as “Denny Dias Of Steely Dan, Introducing Lisa Jason,” the show will no doubt offer many Steely Dan favorites.
Danielle Miraglia arrives at lyrical truths on tuneful CD Box Of Troubles
Box Of Troubles was the last album Danielle Miraglia released. Those who missed it at the time of its release missed out on ten especially good tracks drenched in tasty roots idioms. Aside from Miraglia’s winsome, down to earth, natural voice, and flinty guitar picking, she brings on board fiddlers, pedal steel players, accordionists, and other roots musicians to flesh out her vision of American life and Americana music.
Gang Of Thieves offer feisty, funky fun on Thunderfunk CD
Gang Of Thieves offer a lot of fun funk-rock on their latest album Thunderfunk. You can’t help but to dance to their irresistible grooves while digging what the guitars are doing. This band offers two formidable guitars, an aggressive lead vocalist, and a rhythm section that easily straddles the adventurous drive of rock and the open spaces of rambunctious funk.
Chick Singer Night concert showcased power of women vocalists
It’s easy to get excited about some certain events. Chick Singer Night at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts last Saturday evening was a successful concert, wowing the audience with some of Boston’s most winsome singers. Not only did each lady vocalist have the kind of impressive pipes that make you sit up and take notice, each did so in her own unique style, offering the crowd as much variety as quality.
Mark Huzar cranks up challenging music with Tore Down House band
Mark Huzar has got his Tore Down House band humming like an eight cylinder engine. TDH is booked solidly through September. Working with the Not So Costley booking agency, the guitarist-singer-songwriter picked up a lot of rooms to showcase his band’s skillful handling of music by Gov’t Mule, The Allman Brothers, and Led Zeppelin. As his TDH trio became more well known throughout southern New Hampshire, Huzar worked video footage and social networking into his marketing plan.
Ghost Dinner Band offer startlingly fine Live @ Harlow’s Pub
Ghost Dinner Band document their driving energetic concerts well on their latest album Live @ Harlow‘s Pub. From start to finish, this New Hampshire band unfurls exciting layers of electric guitars, haunted but high spirited vocals, and a loosely empowered rhythm section. The band has a distinct sound all their own. They’ve arrived at a rocking formula that includes visionary lyrics and haunted soundscapes and spiritual resilience in the face of harrowing encounters. And their guitars are very cool.
Brooks Hubbard shined in an outdoors set at Boondocks in Weare, New Hampshire
There’s nothing like a solo acoustic artist who can keep his magic going nonstop. Last night, Brooks Hubbard played, as usual, a four hour set without a break at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill in Weare, New Hampshire. Hubbard’s more emotional songs drew a strong response from those in attendance, naturally. Since Hubbard has a special quality in everything he does which indicates he could be going places. As the weather was perfect, Hubbard got to play outdoors, just beyond the Boondock’s front porch.
