Greedy Geezer outdoor Garage Nite fun, fun, fun
I stopped by the tail end of Greedy Geezer’s annual Geezer’s Garage Nite Cook out last Saturday night. This is the Geezer’s summer time outdoors version of the Greedy Geezer’s Garage Night jam session he holds every other Saturday night at the Granite Rail Tavern in Quincy, Massachusetts. Either version of Garage night is basically […]
Soundwaves 2015 was a real blues treat; worthy cause supported
Listening to blues bands in a Boston Harbor cruiser while docked at Spectacle Island isn’t that much different from listening to blues in a bar and restaurant. The only difference is you have to get there first to enjoy a cool breathe from the open air setting as the boat cruises across the harbor to its destination. A vibe of anticipation could be felt as the engines work beneath one’s feet and the boat moves with the currents beneath it. Blues guitar licks waft through the air as the first band tunes up. There is nothing quite like standing in the front of the New Boston as it maneuvers closer to its docking point.
Red Sky Mary rocked The Village Trestle last Saturday night; offered startlingly good originals
Red Sky Mary have been on a roll these past few years. After releasing three CDs, the Portsmouth, New Hampshire based-band has been touring the country. At one stop, they ran out of copies of their latest album, River Child, and had their record company send another batch to their next hotel. Last Saturday night’s show at The Village Trestle was a good display of their musical prowess. While it was a cover song gig, Red Sky Mary did a fine job making other people’s music come to three dimensional life while occasionally injecting some of their catchy original material.
Craig Farrington ran a smooth open mic jam at Muddy Waters in Methuen last night
Blues men Craig Farrington and Alex Trebat have struck a gold mine of talent in Methuen, Massachusetts. Their Wednesday night Open Mic Jam at Muddy Waters Pub & Restaurant ran smooth as a well oiled machine last night, offering a lot of fine players and some of the best song ever recorded.
Peter Parcek trio made quite a few sparks at Strange Brew Tavern in Manchester NH last night
Peter Parcek and his trio played an impressive three set show of blues at Strange Brew Tavern in Manchester, New Hampshire last night. Fortunately, Strange Brew is quieter on Tuesday nights and there are more seats available near the stage so people could actually hear the band. Parcek unleashed several good blues guitar phrases at last night’s show and his adept rhythm section, bass guitarist Joe Klumpa and drummer Marco Giovino, kept things shuffling, thumping, and driving beneath his eternal flame guitar work.
Tony Soul Project kept the customers satisfied at the Village Trestle
The Tony Soul Project hit the Village Trestle running last Saturday night and went over big with fans of American soul and R&B music. Mr. Soul, hailing from the Worcester, Massachusetts area, came across as a natural born entertainer, rallying his seven piece band and the audience to new heights of enjoyment with each song.
Jennifer Tefft Band dominated event at Boston’s Hard Rock Cafe last Saturday night
The Jennifer Tefft Band rocked the Hard Rock Café in Boston last Saturday night, elevating themselves from guest band to stand out with their furious, driving original music. Fronted by the springy, charismatic Jennifer Tefft, this five piece outfit made an indelible impression with powerhouse vocal work and passionate, edgy music
Bob Dylan birthday bash a huge success at Whippersnapper’s last night; talent abounded for hours
Where has the time gone? New Hampshire rock singer Bobby Livingston has now hosted six annual Bob Dylan birthday bashes to support the Brad Delp Foundation, a charitable organization that supports local school music programs. And what a bash it was. With sound man Jonny Friday from 3 A.M. Productions keeping everything running with nary a noticeable glitch, 12 acts performed exceptionally good versions of songs we all know and love. Local New Hampshire and Boston on air personality Jeff Miller, sporting a bright orange jacket, introduced each act with his usual understated charm on the stage at Whippersnappers in Londonderry, New Hampshire.
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. […]
Gretchen & The Pickpockets brought their magic to Gulu Gulu Cafe
Talk about two good things coming together. New England Music Award winners Gretchen & The Pickpockets took their particular R&B sound to the hugely popular artsy hangout known as Gulu Gulu Café in Salem, Massachusetts last Saturday night. Amid the venues artwork decorated walls and coffee and beer tasting clientele, this New Hampshire band offered […]
