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Venues That Don't Suck part II

Venues That Don’t Suck part II

Last time I visited this topic of places I enjoyed hearing good music and dining on good food and beverage, I received an interesting assortment of responses. One was a booking agent disappointed that I didn’t mention his name as the person who created the blues program at one of the rooms I mentioned. Another was a guitarist who tried to convince me to include a venue that he knows I don’t favor due to crowd disinterest and loud conversation. A third musician commented that a few of the rooms I mentioned were impossible for him to get a booking in. He received a rebuke from a couple of singers and some advice from a busy guitarist on how to overcome those obstacles. Finally, a promoter wrote me to say that there is “a gaping hole” in my article because I didn’t mention a Somerville venue that she frequents.

Romantic Rock Opera by NH Seacost Songwriter to Launch on Valentine's Day

Romantic Rock Opera by NH Seacost Songwriter to Launch on Valentine’s Day

In a Valentine’s Day launch, a New Hampshire songwriter is releasing a romantic Faery Tale Rock Opera, “Monica Rose & Prince Charm Inc.,” with hopes of bringing it to life on the theatrical stage. The 19-song production, which took five years to produce, focuses on the universal quest for romantic love.

Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra announces three concerts to celebrate their tenth year

In a six-week span starting Saturday March 1, the Ultrasonic Rock Orchestra will perform 3 unique shows in celebration of its 10th Anniversary! That’s right, 10 years ago, in the Spring of 2004 at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts, the URO was born! Since that time they have performed over 150 shows throughout the States and Canada. The Regent will host this tenth year celebration too.

Lauren Passarelli and her students to appear on CBS this Sunday morning

Lauren Passarelli and her students to appear on CBS this Sunday morning

BillCopelandMusicNews.com just received this information from Berklee College Of Music guitar instructor Lauren Passarelli: Passarellie was teaching a classroom full of new students when a CBS news team showed up to tape a segment about the class.

Junior Watson touring north east; local musicians to back him

Junior Watson touring north east; local musicians to back him

West Coast Blues Guitarist JUNIOR WATSON will be coming to New England this Febuary on his first East Coast tour in three Years.

Erik Ray, Honky-Tonk bluesman from Montana and IBC finalist, to perform at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill this Thursday night

Erik Ray, Honky-Tonk bluesman from Montana and IBC finalist, to perform at Boondocks Tavern & Country Grill this Thursday night

Montana bluesman Erik Gustafson, aka “Erik Ray”, who has fared well at the International Blues Competition these past few days, will be performing at Boondocks Tavern & Grill on Route 114 in Weare, New Hampshire. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Erik has just moved to the Mount Washington Valley area from a small ranch town in Montana, and has enjoyed getting to know many of the musicians in the area.

Throwdown Blues Band holding Memphis fundraiser Jan 5th at St. Anthony Club in Woburn

Throwdown Blues Band holding Memphis fundraiser Jan 5th at St. Anthony Club in Woburn

Well…. It’s been a very eventful Fall for us. Lots ‘o gigs and good times. We also won The Boston Blues Challenge in case you haven’t heard.

Rhythm Room Records announces upcoming blues bands at Turner’s Yard Blues Invitational

Rhythm Room Records announces upcoming blues bands at Turner’s Yard Blues Invitational

Rhythm Room Records announces upcoming blues bands at Ming Dynasty

Rhythm Room Records announces upcoming blues bands at Ming Dynasty

Rhythm Room Records announces upcoming blues bands at Ming Dynasty

Lydia Warren performs this Sat night Dec 7th at The Bailey Pub

Lydia Warren performs this Sat night Dec 7th at The Bailey Pub

This information just came in from John Hall. BillCopelandMusicNews.com is taking the liberty of passing on the information: Lydia Warren Band will be performing at the Bailey Pub Saturday December 7th, 9PM to 12AM, No Cover, Great food and the most comfortable pub on the South Shore Massachusetts. The Bailey 278 Ocean Street P O […]