Lello’s Italian Job play brilliantly on Volume 2
Lello’s Italian Job Volume 2 crackles with hot modern jazz through 12 exciting tracks. Led by electric bass and upright bass player Lello Molinari, this gang of jazz musicians perform with a careful balance of skill and art and often leave the listener wondering how they pull things off with such speed and precision. Originally […]
Buzz column: June brings warm breezes and cool music
Dear Gentle Readers, the temperature is starting to go up here in New England, finally! That means that there’s going to be a hot time in the old New England town tonight. Somewhere in New England there is band or singer-songwriter doing their thing during this month of high school graduations. While the weather is warm […]
Adam Ezra Group made a rainy day fun during their annual Boston Hahbah Cruise
Adam Ezra Group’s annual Boston Hahbah Boat Cruise was a bit soggy in the middle but snappy and fun at both the beginning and the end of the event. Having decided to remain on the top deck of the Provincetown II for the cruise meant that the band and its loyal audience of fan cap […]
Dan Masterson shines brilliantly on full length debut When Reality Calls
Dan Masterson’s new album When Reality Calls rises up to the challenge of being one of the better piano driven pop rock masterworks. Masterson’s command of the ivories allows him to build inspiring melodies. His vocal ability allows him to croon beautifully, widely over the musical landscape he creates below. His songwriting caliber allows him […]
Tokyo Tramps win over audience at Hugh O’Neil’s pub in Malden, Massachusetts last Saturday night
Tokyo Tramps made a strong impression on the patron at Hugh O’Neil’s Restaurant &Pub in Malden, Massachusetts last Saturday night. The husband and wife team of Satoru Nakagawa and Yukiko Fujii along with drummer Jungho Kang from South Korea served up their usual blend of blues, oldies rock and roll, and New Orleans flavored music. […]
Gordy Pettipas spearheads MoGuitar Blues Band to many victories
Gordy Pettipas has captained his MoGuitar Blues Band for almost two years. Those two years have seen his trio gain many rotation gigs at many coveted music venues in his native New Hampshire. Pettipas and his trio scored a recent victory when they won the Granite State Blues Challenge last weekend, earning a chance to […]
Bruce Marshall Group play the blues and strike gold on Borrowed Time
Bruce Marshall Group’s latest CD Borrowed Time leans more heavily into blues territory than their previous roots infested recordings. This was a wise decision to make because Borrowed Time is a really cool album that impresses with the band’s array of talent as it soothes the soul with its down and dirty depth. Opening track […]
Noble Dust will go far with debut And The Tide Rises
Noble Dust’s debut CD And The Tide Rises reveals the potential of a band on the rise. While the music they have come up with is wholly original, it is also comfortingly familiar. This band’s ability to reach a wider audience jumps out at the listener in each of these 10 tracks. Voice, horns, guitar, […]
