The Buzz

Gay Perkoski; RI, Worcester, Cape singer-songwriter

July, when the temperature sizzles and so does the hot New England live music

July is here and so is our warmer weather. Whether hanging at the beach, going to a barbeque, belting down some cold ones, or whatever you like to do during the patriotic month, do it with some hot, live New England music playing. Below you’ll find the cream of crop among New England talent and […]

Fil Pacino; playing out all over Massachusetts this June

June, live New England music events heating up

June is considered the start of the summer season. The summer season officially begins in June and by then the weather has already been summer. Summer fun has always include live New England music, for anyone with a pulse. Below are just a few of New England’s live music events taking place in June. So, […]

Kerri Anderson & The Funk It Band

May, a month of mellow, merry New England live music

Welcome to the May Buzz column at BillCopelandMusicNew.com. As the outdoor temperatures start to rise, there is no shortage of hot, New England live music. Get out there and get some live music while we anticipate the coming summer fun and outdoor concerts and festivals. Enjoy. May 1: Jodee Frawlee; featured artist mike gs open […]

The Lied To's: Susan, Levine, Doug Kwartler

April; warming up in New England’s live music scene

We are inching toward the warmer seasons. After this past winter’s cold spells, it would be nice to attend live music events without having to shovel our cars our first. Below are some live music offerings for the month of April. I hope you enjoy whichever shows you can get out to. April 1; June […]

March into March with exciting New England live music

March into March with exciting New England live music

Hello gentle readers. We are now heading into the spring season via the transitional state of March. Hopefully, all of this damn cold weather and all of this show shoveling will be behind us in a few more weeks. Whether the temperature is cold or warmer, there is plenty of good live music to check […]

Professor Harp

February: Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and live New England music

“February made me shiver/With every paper I delivered…” goes Don McLean’s song about the legendary Buddy Holly. February sure is cold, but there are some hot things going on. First, it’s Black History Month. Be sure to read a book, watch a film or documentary, or attend a lecture or seminar to better understand United […]

Nicole Knox Murphy; country covers and originals

January’s live New England music offerings

After a couple of terrible years, this new year will hopefully see more of a light at the end of the Covid-19, inflation, supply shortages tunnel. If you’re anything like me, and I know most of you are, listening to music always makes you feel better. Going out to hear live music is even better […]

Emily's Garage Band, fronted by Mrs. Romano on saxophone

December: warm up this holiday season with hot New England live music

Jack Frost might be nipping at your nose during December’s foggy freeze, but, if you see what I see, there’s plenty of hot live New England music to keep Rudolph warm. Below are some offerings of who you can go listen to as we journey into winter, Christmas trees, Hanukkah Candles, and the ski season. […]

November: Veterans' Day, family, friends, Thanksgiving turkey dinner, leftovers served up with great live New England music

November: Veterans’ Day, family, friends, Thanksgiving turkey dinner, leftovers served up with great live New England music

We all know the plus side 0f November; family and friends over for Turkey dinner on Thanksgiving Day, four day weekend, leftovers for the next week, and for those of us who follow this thing called the New England music scene, great live music. Below are some offerings from around our six state region to […]

Popular New England vocalist Shari Richardson

October is more colorful with live New England music

What do we New Englanders like most about October? The fall foliage? The Octberfest beer blasts? The flannel fashions? The Halloween parties? We can enjoy all of those festivities while also getting our fill of live New England music. Listed below are several offerings to keep you in the midst of good live music while […]