August; a great music month for festivals and benefits
August has been known for its dog days of summer. But, the New England music scene this summer has a fine pedigree of talent. This last summer month is a great time to check out live music. You might want to check out upcoming blues festivals scattered around New England and a Jarhead fundraising event […]
July Buzz column; enjoy sizzling hot music New England music during the sizzling hot temperatures
Happy Forth of July, everybody, and welcome to the July edition of my monthly Buzz column: Along with summer breezes, vacations, and day trips to the beach, New England will bake with sizzling hot music. So, after you peal off that sunburn and shake the sand out of your shorts, go check out some blues, […]
June Buzz column; it’s getting hot in New England music scene this month
June will arrive with temperatures rising. The weather is already stating to get hot, and so is the New England music scene. Compiled below for your perusal is a list of several hot New England bands and singer-songwriters playing out this month in the hottest venues. Enjoy Father’s Day, graduations, and weddings(unless, of course, you […]
May Buzz column; warming up New England’s music scene
Hello May, You inspire so many songs with your easeful, comfortably warm weather. May of this 2019 is also loaded with great live shows. Here is a cross section of some of the best bands and singer-songwriters playing around our six state region. May 2: Ayla Nereo w/ Elijah Ray at Higher Ground in South […]
April; spring has sprung, time for renewals, flowers, and great live New England music
Happy spring time, everybody. It’s that special time of year when we experience renewal. We shake off the snow and cold weather, begin yard work, and celebrate religious high holidays. What better way to usher in the warmer weather(don’t worry, it’s coming) than by listening to live music. You won’t have to find your coat, […]
March, a perfect time, renewal, spring weather, St. Patrick’s Day, and great live New England music
March is the portal between cold, challenging days and nights and warmer, happier weather. There is an energy that comes about in March. While we are thawing out from February, we also enjoy the pluck of the Irish during this month of St. Patrick’s Day. We are now starting to look forward to the lazy, […]
February offers Black History Month, Valentines Day, and hot New England music to fight off bitter cold weather
Happy February gentle readers, This is the month of Black History, bitter cold, and, of course, Valentine’s Day. All three of those things tie into music. A dinner dance is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, especially if there is live band featured. Bitter cold nights could be spent inside a warm venue with […]
January offers great live music, starting off 2019 with a bang
“Another year over and a new one just begun” sang John Lennon back in the day. Folks, 2018 was a very good year in the New England music scene. We’ve all seen the rise of new artists. We’ve seen up and comers move to a higher level. We’ve seen veterans of the scene do very […]
December; celebrate the holidays and winter festivities with the best in New England’s live music scene
December is a beautiful and mysterious month. It creates a sense of the holidays, warm, religious, family oriented holidays. Christmas and Hannuakah create images of gift giving, sharing good times. One of the best things you can share with your fellow New Englanders is the music created right here in New England. A local artist […]
November; a music month to salute and be thankful for
November is associated with many tender observances: Election Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving, and Black Friday. With so much to be grateful for, thankful for, and a day to shop like crazy, why not also take in some band shows performed by our seriously talented New England bands at our most beloved, well-respected venues. Here are […]
