Guitarist Bob Wolfman, always taking it to a higher level
Guitarist Bob Wolfman has been respected for his advanced musical skills for a long time. He was already a Manhattan session player before he finished high school. Yet, he should be even more respected for his never ending quest for self-improvement. Despite his ability to play fast chords over complicated scales, Wolfman never rests on his laurels. At heart, he is still a student of the guitar, voice, music, teaching, and recording. Whatever his latest project might be, listeners can bet their last dollar that Wolfman will be stepping up his game, taking it to an even higher level.
Professor Harp sounded great at Nelson’s Candies; Wilton NH blues venue offers great acoustics
The Undaunted Professor Harp came into Wilton, New Hampshire last Saturday night to do his blues thing at Nelson’s Candies/Local’s Café, down on Main Street. Professor Harp and his men treated the local audience to savory blues and oldies rock and roll songs that just can’t be found within miles of last Saturday night’s location. […]
B.B. King dies at 89; lived most of his life on the road
Here is the latest news report about the passing of a blues legend:
The Joshua Incident master folk music idioms and literary lyrics on debut album Red
Fans of acoustic, roots, and folk music won’t be able to get enough of The Joshua Incident’s debut album, Red. Natural acoustic instruments provide plenty of gritty picking styles, tender melodies, and atmospheric moods while lush, full vocal harmonies carrying one away like a magic carpet ride. The Portsmouth, New Hampshire quartet open this album […]
Blindside Thunder rock hard, rock well on 100 Proof album
Blindside Thunder’s third album 100 proof is chockfull of hard rock idioms spawned from the late 1980s until the present time. Swaggering lead vocals, aggressive guitars and bass, and chugging, pounding drum work are the order of the day. Recent nominees at last month’s New England Music Awards, these Providence, Rhode Island boys prove their […]
Vocal music lessons have powerful healing effect for massive stroke survivor
BillCopelandMusicNews.com received the following press release from Marcia Macres. Macres has written a brief article about her friend and music scene colleague Valerie Giglio. Giglio, without ever showing prior symptoms, suffered a massive stroke. Through strength, positivity, determination, and the healing power found in music, Giglio has recovered miraculously.
Uncle Eddies hosting 9th annual Boobfest; seven bands to raise money
Uncle Eddies Oceanfront Tavern on Salisbury beach will be defenders of the breast once again. Hosting their 9th annual Boobfest, Uncle Eddies, through a ten dollar donation at the door, raffles, and a percentage of the bar, will raise funds for the Boston Avon Walk For Breast Cancer. The event will take place this Saturday, May 9th, from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Mallett Brothers Band strengthen their fine roots rock reputation with Lights Along The River album
The Mallett Brothers Band’s latest CD Lights Along The River is loaded with the kind of gritty Americana roots rock that these boys from Maine have become so well respected for. They rock and roll with the best kind of organic, earthy substance and fiery passion. Even though the band hails from Maine, they make you feel the south will rise again when they treat you to something that feels very real and powerful on each track. Combining their authentic roots rock sound with a reflective lyrical style that perceives stories on the level of epic myth, it’s like William Faulkner has been resurrected with an electric guitar in hand.
Professor Harp to play Nelson’s Candies Saturday May 16th
Nobody can resist two great things at once. Professor Harp will bring his Boston blues style to a special Granite State venue Saturday, May 16th.
The Issues Band play Wong Dynasty in Holden MA this Sat nite
Let me tell you something about The Issues Band. They’ve been playing out solidly in the Central to Western Massachusetts area for a while now. They have a pretty busy gig schedule, so you know that a lot of people like them. They also have an engaging band name: Issues. Calling themselves The Issues Band creates a bit of a mystery. Are they a political band, or, are they a group of folks who need help
