2nd Block Party of 2013 Saturday August 17th

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

A variety of music, dance and entertainment fills Main Street for the August 17th Downtown Gloucester Block Party. Master Bluesman Joe Mack headline with several dance groups and bands filling five stages. Punk icon Willie Alexander will be headlining at our September Block Party.  Main Street restaurants serve outside and the stores are open late for shopping. Youngsters are entertained in Kids’ Town.

Senator Bruce Tarr and 7 year old Gloucester philanthropist Bailee Militello will be on hand to promote Bailee’s Backpack Drive. Block Party attendees are urged to bring school supplies, or purchase at nearby stores to donate to needy students and help them prepare for the school year. Bailee will have an informational table and a donation box at the corner of Kids’ Town.

The second Ryan and Wood Distillery Block Party Cocktail contest will feature Knockabout Gin for the August party. Restaurant patrons may enjoy a sample and vote for their favorite creation at the Ryan and Wood information table. The July vote was close but the winner was Alchemy Bistro’s “Simpler Tides” created by mixologist Felicia Grossi. See Gloucester Daily Times Story  the popular contest will continue in September.

August 17 Entertainment

Applied Materials (SOVEREIGN STAGE) @ Sovereign Bank Upper Main St.
  • 6:00 PM – Gary Shane – Legendary Boston songwriter
  • 7:00 PM – Choctaw Rocket – Rocking Americana
  • 8:30 PM – Gil Clark & Friends – Extraordinary young Rockport musicians
Gloucester’s Hometown Realtors Stage – Main St. by Mark Adrian Shoes
  • 6:00 PM – Jamie Shaler – Angry Young Bee rocker gone folk!
  • 7:00 PM – Gator Glenn – Blues with a National Steel twist
  • 8:00 PM – Annette Dion – Fine Gloucester songstress & writer
  • 9:00 PM – Surprise Guest
Whitmarsh Lock & Safe Stage (SARGENT STAGE) – Middle Main St. by Sargent House
  • 6:00 PM – Latin Dance Patterns Basic Steps – With Club C
  • 7:00 PM – Cape Ann Dance Company – Back by popular demand- this troupe always dazzles us!
  • 7:30 PM – OmBelly Dance Company – Finger cymbals, exotic costumes…and bellies!
  • 8:15 PM – Day Job – Classic rock to dance the night away with!
Bank Gloucester Stage (MYSTERY TRAIN STAGE) – Lower Main Street in front of Mystery Train Records and the CA Cinema
  • 6:00 PM – The Cripple Cove Quintet – featuring the Goddesses – Great old rock ‘n’ roll you may have missed!
  • 8:30 PM – Joe Wilkins Noise!

*All times approximate

AT THE DOG BAR
  • The Joe Mack Band @ 8PM
AT GIUSEPPE’S
  • Joe Thomas – outdoor sing-alongs during the breaks!
To see lineup by time click here
To see lineup by time click here
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Vickie grew up in Iowa. Lived in Silicon Valley & NYC. Peter has lived all over (NJ, NY, CH, IN, CA, MA, etc.) We chose to live and raise our family in Gloucester. Owners of gimmesound.com & Van Ness Group. Producers of gimmeLIVE concerts.

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