HeatherFest22 was a day of beautiful vibes and especially good blues
Escaping the rains that plagued last year’s event, HeatherFest22 went off with out a hitch last Sunday afternoon. With Racky Thomas again serving as Master Of Ceremonies and leading the side stage action, HF22 moved forward with a fantastic mix of blues, R&B, soul, and funk. The lineup of outstanding bands performed during that day of positive vibes that sprang from charitable giving and patriotic reflections on the anniversary of September 11 as well as from a stirring speech from a local police sergeant. HeatherFest, essentially, is a backyard barbeque with a stage set up for blues bands with representatives from local charities on hand to donate to.
Gay Barboza proved her worth during Pepperoncini’s gig last Friday night
Gay Barboza is the Attleboro area’s best kept secret. Possessing a particularly strong voice and all the subtle nuances that go along with it, she’s also a singer-songwriter with an ear for the right sound and a mind for all the perceptions and expressions to bring them to life. This had made her a sort of crown jewel in her local music scene in that area between Milford, Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. While Barboza isn’t as well known outside her local scene, she has all the bells and whistles of someone who could play out in the greater-New England singer-songwriter circuit.
Lovewhip inspired dancing at recent Fury’s Publick House appearance
Lovewhip has been playing out for almost two decades now. They’ve also been playing at Fury’s Publick House in Dover, New Hampshire for several years too. The combination of Lovewhip and a New Hampshire seacoast venue with a clientele open to original music worked out well for both last Saturday night. Pulling in a good amount of fans on a holiday weekend, Lovewhip kept people dancing, bobbing their heads, and applauding all night long.
Day two of North River Blues Festival was a slice of heaven last Sunday
Day two of the North River Blues Festival at Marshfield Fair was a well managed event. It was also one that gave an idea what heaven might be like when we get there: several hours of outstanding blues bands all in a row. Paul Speidel Band, Tony Soul Band, Neal And The Vipers, Kenny Neal, and Sugaray Rayford along with side stage band Basic Black featuring Cheryl Arena treated a huge turnout to fine renditions of standards as well as some of their own original material.
Adam Ezra Group, other artists rocked the seventh annual Ramble at Salisbury Beach
Adam Ezra Group whipped up some exciting music at their seventh Ramble on Salisbury Beach last Saturday night. An event which raises funds for veterans related matters, AEG headlines it each year after organizing those who support the cause and a bunch of other bands who play on either of two stages set up for the event. Adam Ezra and his band mates, with special guests made up of those musicians who played earlier, created plenty of sparks with their solid songs.
Last Saturday’s Blues N’ Brews Festival was a blast
Last Saturday’s Blues N’ Brews Festival at Nashoba Valley Ski Area found blues fans and beer fans braving an unexpected 40 minute rain fall before resuming the festivities. It takes more than a little rain to keep people away from good blues and good beer. Saturday, being the first day of a two day BluesNBrews Fest, had something special for each person. WZLX’s Carter Allan was a perfect host for the day. His knowledge of blues and his gentile personality went over well with the demanding blues crowd that patiently awaited each act.
Strip Zeppelin successfully deconstructs two art forms
An incredible vibe could be felt at last night’s Strip Zeppelin show at Cambridge’s Oberon cabaret style theater. The venue, part modern discoteque, part old time showroom where people are seated cabaret style, was the perfect performance space for this Niki Luparelli concoction. Luparelli had a full band performing Led Zeppelin songs while burlesque dancers […]
Juliet Simmons And The Lonesome Romeos scored big at Portsmouth’s Book And Bar
Juliet Simmons And The Lonesome Romeos played sans drummer last night at The Book And Bar in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, a last minute adjustment that they adjusted to very well, proving that good songs can work well in any musical combo. Simmons proved an exceptionally gifted singer too. The things that girl did with her […]
Auburn Pitts’ Thirsty Thursday Open Mic & jam impresses
Attention all musicians and music fans. You have got to know about this jam and venue in southern, New Hampshire. Last night’s Thirsty Thursday Open Mic and Jam at Auburn Pitts in beautiful Auburn, New Hampshire was a fun time for all. Musicians and singers who came from several miles in all directions got a chance to get up and do their thing, offering a variety of genres, blues, country, and modern rock.
Tomi’s All Star Blues Band rocked Belmont’s Payson Park Music Festival last night
Tomi’s All Star Blues Band put on a good show last night at the Payson Park Music Festival, a Belmont, Massachusetts program in its 26th year. The blues band was playfully named after Tomi Olson, a resident who founded the program and organizes these music events each year, mid-June through late August
