Bill Copeland
May, a merry, mellow month for New England live music
l May is upon us. Barbeques. Picnics. Blockbuster movie releases(if Hollywood can still afford them), and Memorial Day Weekend. Warmer weather means New England’s live music begins moving outdoors. Whether indoors or outdoors, May is a warm, breezy month as indicated by the expression “mellow as the month of May.” So, get out there and […]
Shari Richardson performed well at Nate & Paul’s Tues Nite Open Mic & Jam at Manchester’s KC’s Rib Shack
Shari Richardson was the featured artist at Nate and Paul’s open mic and jam at KC’s Rib Shack last Tuesday night. Hosted by guitarist Nate Comp and percussionist Paul Costley, the popular Tuesday night event features a popular, talented New England singer from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The next two hours allows musicians from […]
April, warmer weather, hotter New England live music
April. It’s spring already, and the temperatures are getting warmer, for now. We can get out more often in the nicer weather and take in more live music. Below are some offering where you can find your favorite New England music, bands, and singer-songwriters. April 2: Sharon Jones; featured artist at Paul & Nate’s Tuesday […]
One Dime Band and their friends Side Hustle up one of year’s best local blues albums
One Dime Band shucks their live duo approach for a full band experience in the studio. Their new album Side Hustle wastes no time exploiting the multitudes of talent available to them in the greater-Boston/New England blues scene. Opening with title track “Side Hustle,” One Dime Band’s John Brauchier’s guitar work and Paul Gallucci’s vocal […]
Linda Marks outdoes herself with A Recipe For Hope
Linda Marks outdoes herself on her new A Recipe For Hope album. The prolific singer-songwriter has matured as a lyrical messenger and grown as an artist. She offers more variety of styles while crafting her styles to bolder lyrical themes. Opening dandy “The Road To Hope” finds this sophisticated singer-songwriter letting her soft, smooth timbre […]
American Beauties offer striking beauty on Sound Of Mind
American Beauties’ recent release Sound Of Mind eases it way out of the stereo speaker with sweet, accessible songs, an album with plenty of pretty melodies moved at considerate paces by sensitive grooves and rhythms. There is also a special something in band leader Michael Gray’s voice, a sweet, plaintive vocal that will stir your […]
March toward spring with hot New England live music
March is one of those transition months. We’re saying goodbye to winter time fun while anticipating warmer weather activities. As we got through the winter by attending live music events we will usher in greener grass, fuller trees, and a longing for the beach while getting into a beat driven band or relating to an […]
Sado-Domestics rise to a greater musical power with Beach Day In Black And Whiite
Sado-Domestics’ sophomore effort Beach Day In Black And White makes a comely appearance, being interesting and accessible at once. Lucy Martinez and Chris Gleason present their likable, earthy, individualized vocals and winsome guitar work alongside Jimmy Ryan’s Mandolin finesse and Eric Royer’s pretty, rambling pedal steel. All of the instruments, voices, and songwriting ideas come […]
Rob Glassman Band achieve true artistic goals while Feelin’ Good Feelin’ Right
Rob Glassman Band’s latest effort Feelin’ Good Feelin’ Right combines old school numerous styles with the freedom of jam bands’ flowing energy. It cannot be under estimated the tremendous sense of motion Glassman’s songs travel with, and they do travel. Each track makes the listener feel the music is taking him some place special . […]
February, hot live New England music to defeat its frozen hell
February is looking to be an icy hell in a frozen dungeon. Yet, we in New England can stay warm with some sizzling hot New England live music. Here are some offering to defeat old man winter: February 1: Jazz Night At The Depot; John Melisi, Chris Albertson, Matt Cory, Brian Quinn; Hancock, New Hampshire. […]
