5th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash was a roaring success
The Fifth Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash went off without hardly a hitch, and it was an evening of exciting entertainment, for all on stage and in attendance. Organized by the energetic front man from Napoleon In Rags, Bobby Livingston, the fundraiser benefited the Brad Delp Foundation. Created by family members of the late lead vocalist from the band Boston, the Foundation raises money for school music programs.
Facedown rocked Boondocks Tavern last night
Facedown made yet another appearance at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill in Weare, New Hampshire last night. It was clear why this unique cover band has been picking up a bunch of rooms in a hurry in southern New Hampshire. Lead vocalist Nikki Guidoboni has a very likable and very watchable stage presence. She also has a good handle on how to give each song what it needs to go over well with people who’ve been hearing them for years. The four musicians behind her were also top notch at putting across the music people having been dancing to and singing along to in their car radios.
Peter Ward And The Electric Blues found a good home at Smoken’ Joe’s
Peter Ward And The Electric Blues played Smoken’ Joe’s BBQ & Blues for the first time last night, and they proved they’re the right kind of band for the venue. Bringing in their own crowd and keeping the regulars tuned in, Ward and his band mates played good, old fashioned blues, classics, and some overlooked nuggets. The Brighton blues venue was the perfect home for this outfit.
URO has fun with Band In Boston concert, celebrates 10th year, raises money for One Fund
The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra’s third and final 10th anniversary concert Band In Boston proved to be as much fun as all of their presentations. Last night’s performance, two nights before the Boston Marathon, raised some proceeds for the One Fund while celebrating the music of Hub acts Aerosmith, The Cars, and Boston.
Deja Voodoo rock Boondocks Tavern, help say goodbye to a special friend
Deja Voodoo came to Weare, New Hampshire last night and played their special blend of 90s rock, power trio style. There is nothing like three tight players pumping out an endless salvo of driving music. This Manchester-based trio kept their sound compact, accessible, and chunky. Even when they slowed things down a bit, you could still feel their electrical charge. Their performance marked the final evening of farewell celebrations for owner MaryEllen Robinson-Montplaisir who is relocating to Maine to complete her dream of living in her childhood hometown.
URO outdid themselves with Quadrophenia in concert
The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra outdid themselves last night. That local Boston area company of singers and musicians performed The Who’s technically challenging landmark rock opera Quadrophenia in its entirety. Not only did the URO make it sound right, they made it feel right. URO made one feel the way he felt when he first listened to this music as a young man identifying with its tortured protagonist Jimmy.
Juke Joint 5 rocked British Beer Company in Manchester NH earlier today
It was an afternoon of real blues music in the Queen City today. The Juke Joint 5 came to British Beer Company’s Manchester, New Hampshire’s location earlier today to play the Bloody Blues Brunch. JJ5 is a band that plays almost all blues throughout their three sets. That sets them apart and makes them a gem in a world of blues bands that mix blues in with numerous other genres just to get gigs. There is real blues color, tone, and sultriness here, folks.
Mission Of Blues performed quite well at Ming Dynasty in Marshfield last night
Mission Of Blues came into Marshfield, Massachusetts last night and kicked out their high energy, high caliber talent at Ming Dynasty. Lead by Scott Bronnes on lead vocals and harmonica, the five piece band never failed to impress and they kept people dancing all night long.
Mama Love And The Wicked Sons crash Wantu Blues Jam
Kendall Bush brought her new band Mama Love And The Wicked Sons to the Wantu Blues Jam at The Village Trestle in Goffstown, New Hampshire a few hours ago. Bush rocked the microphone with four selections from her upcoming debut live gig at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill this Saturday night in Weare, New Hampshire. Boondocks is just a few miles up 114 North from the Trestle.
URO put on terrific 10th anniversary concert; two more shows coming, March 29 and April 19
The Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra held the first of three concerts to commemorate their tenth year since starting their classic rock tribute series. Aside from their usual selections from Led Zeppelin, Queen, and The Beatles, the URO also played songs from The Who’s Quadrophenia album and a couple songs by bands from Boston to showcase what they have planned for their next two 10th anniversary concerts. URO also threw in their original song “Child, Thy Name Is Rock” as well as AC/DC’s “Long Way To The Top,” complete with an electric bagpipe player.
