Bill Copeland
April; warming up in New England’s live music scene
We are inching toward the warmer seasons. After this past winter’s cold spells, it would be nice to attend live music events without having to shovel our cars our first. Below are some live music offerings for the month of April. I hope you enjoy whichever shows you can get out to. April 1; June […]
Hermine Schima Basso changed her life by joining Amoricans, Sindicate, and Triple Play
Over the last five years Hermine Schima Basso has become a fixture in the live music scene around greater-Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Having grown up in a musical family, singing with her family as a child, Mrs. Basso was ready when her guitarist son asked her to be his singer at an acoustic duo gig. “As an […]
Valyria Arnold, aka Ms. Vee, brings her Ms. Vee And A Badass Band to ever greater achievements
Anyone who follows the New England blues scene has by now heard of Ms. Vee And A Badass Band. Ms. Vee is actually Valyria Arnold, a resident of Berlin, New Hampshire. In her dual identity as Ms. Vee, Arnold has left audiences, venue owners, and booking agents very happy. Arnold plays gigs all over greater-Boston/New […]
Dwayne Haggins takes his time, slowly rising to the top
Framingham native Dwayne Haggins is a rising star on the national music scene. The young lead singer who supports himself on acoustic guitar and rhythm guitar has been making the usual rounds toward greener pastures. He recently performed on a blues cruise with Joe Bonamassa, Keb Mo, and several other artists. The end of last […]
March into March with exciting New England live music
Hello gentle readers. We are now heading into the spring season via the transitional state of March. Hopefully, all of this damn cold weather and all of this show shoveling will be behind us in a few more weeks. Whether the temperature is cold or warmer, there is plenty of good live music to check […]
Rediscover the magic of Robin Lane & The Chartbusters with Many Years Ago compilation
Back in 2019 Robin Lane & The Chartbusters released this incredible, comprehensive compilation of almost all of their material. The compilation’s title, Many Years Ago, taken from one of the band’s song titles, speaks volumes by only hinting at what was going on with this highly talented group. Just when this reviewer was about to […]
Tequila Jim rocks with conscience on American
Rhode Island rocker Tequila Jim just released his new album. Titled American, it’s as feisty, lean and mean as anything he’s ever released in the past. Tequila Jim beautifully marries his rock and roll instincts with his singer-songwriter sensibilities. Opening cut “Who You Are” pushes its way forward with a smoldering lead guitar phrase simmering […]
Terry Kitchen’s re-released First Album reflects the potential he’s displayed over the years
Terry Kitchen recently re-released his debut solo album from 1991.Simply titled First Album, it shows the then budding Boston-based singer-songwriter offering promise. Tender lyrical wisdom and a fine melodic flow from his six string acoustic would soon make Kitchen a favorite of Boston’ s folk and singer-songwriter scenes. Opening track “Turn Your Head Around” speaks […]
February: Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and live New England music
“February made me shiver/With every paper I delivered…” goes Don McLean’s song about the legendary Buddy Holly. February sure is cold, but there are some hot things going on. First, it’s Black History Month. Be sure to read a book, watch a film or documentary, or attend a lecture or seminar to better understand United […]
Linda Marks entertains beautifully, perfectly at Home
Linda Marks’ latest in a flurry of CD releases is titled Home, the album being a reflection on living through the pandemic. As she ruminates on her many associations of the concept of home, Marks carries us along with her lyrical insights, vivid descriptions, and a host of instrumentation that surround her lovely voice with […]
