Bill Copeland
February; romance, history served up with hot New England live music
February. A cold month. It’s also a month to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, and winter sports. Everything goes better with hot New England live music. So, take your partner to Valentine’s dinner at live music venue. Listen to blues, jazz, soul, R&B, and funk because those genres all came out of the […]
Tokyo Tramps outdo themselves mightily with rock and roll album Fearless Heart
Deep diving into their American rock and roll roots on their brand new Fearless Heart album, Tokyo Tramps team up with drummer Josh Dion and producer Jim Weider(The Band) to create a flintier, more energetic paced work than ever before. Opening cut “Sweet Melody” finds the Japanese born musicians, who made their way to Boston […]
Bruce Tarney proves astonishingly good with Idiots On Parade album
Bruce Tarney’s latest album Idiots On Parade is a fantastic mix of good musical songcraft and quirky, perky creativity. There is a shiny originality to every track, making each song likely to become someone’s affinity. Opening title track “Idiots On Parade” begins with Tarney and his support players playing toy instruments, a quirky touch that […]
Charing Cross prove their rock and roll credentials on No Batteries
Charing Cross full length album No Batteries indicates this band will be taking no prisoners in their steady march toward fame and fortune. No Batteries proves this Boston band is loaded with creativity, the kind of energy and ideas to construct songs that grab and hold their listeners’ attention. Opening title track “No Batteries” finds […]
Charlie Carrozo shows his beautiful soul on Blinded Times
Charlie Carrozo’s latest solo album Blinded Times finds the storied Worcester band leader expressing a whole different kind of vision than he had been with his previous bands. Here’s Carrozo still has the heart of a rocker while in each of his songs he maintains the keen eye and sensitive soul of a tender singer-songwriter. […]
Linda Marks serves up outstanding lyrical, musical narratives on Everyday Legends
Linda Marks’ has released yet another of her fine singer-songwriter albums. This Boston area artist averages about two CD releases per year. Everyday Legends, as the title suggests, shows several examples of people who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to live lives that shine in their hope, courage, and perseverance. Opening […]
January, ushering in the New Year with hot New England live music
January represents new beginnings. New Year’s resolutions. New calendars. Writing a new year onto our checks, for anyone who still uses checks. While the cold weather is certainly a hanger on from the previous year, we can all keep warming listening to New England’s live music. Below are some offering if you’d like to move […]
Rocking Horse Music Club’s rock opera Circus Of Wire Dolls is a must have, must see
Rocking Horse Music Club’s latest project is a madcap progressive rock endeavor featuring many of New England’s best musicians with some international players chiming in. RHMC’s creation, titled Circus Of Wire Dolls, chronicles the lives of several invented, manufactured dolls that come to life, form a performance touring company and who experience the world in […]
Shawnn Monteiro maintains a large vocal presence among variety of settings in You Are There
Shawnn Monteiro’s latest album You Are There is a fine documentation of her high caliber vocal prowess. This Providence, Rhode Island chanteuse showcases her prodigious talents in a variety of musical settings, arrangements, tempos employing everything from breathy vocals, sustains, scat, and a large vocal presence. Opening cut “Dearly Beloved,” popularized by Nancy Wilson, opens […]
Christine McVie leaves us
Like George was the quiet Beatle, you were the quiet Mac. Avoiding the melodrama of Stevie and Lindsey, you shone with your talent alone. Your deep rich vocal. Your perfect touch on the keyboards, creating many memorable melodies and offering much rhythmic support. Your insightful lyrics, always providing another powerful songwriting prowess to the band. […]
