Author: Joanne

I am a live music advocate and seek to share the news of bands playing at local venues in my home town. Being drawn to blues mostly but embrace all kinds of music. One does not have to go over the bridge to hear some real fine tunes, however there are some bands that draw you elsewhere. I hope this blog is a good use to you as it is to me. Enjoy, Joanne

Toni Lynn Washington tonight @ Dave Sags blues Party ~ The Rhumb Line 7-10pm 9.22.2022

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Dave Sag says,
Thursday at the Rhumbline: Ms. Toni Lynn Washington!! My favorite doyenne of the blues returns to regale you with more amazing music and several Dave Sag-worthy really bad jokes. But seriously, folks, She’s really a pleasure to work with and enjoy. Come see why! joining us will be Mr. Mike DiBari, on catarrh, and Mr. Steve Bankutii , on drummms. Stick around and help us carry out our gear when we’re done! hours: 7 to 10.
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Lanesville Music Festival Sunday, September 18, 2022

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What you’ve all been patiently waiting for –
the Lanesville Music Festival Lineup!

Check out our updated schedule for Sunday:

11:00 – ELLEN FORD & FRIEND(S)

11:45 – TOM EATON & PICK 3

12:30 – CLEMENTS BROTHERS

1:15 – STEVE AMAZEEN & THE STANDARD ELECTRIC

2:00 – LISA MARIE

2:45 – WHISKEYTALK

3:30 – JOHNNY CARWASH

4:30 – HONKYTONK WOMEN

5:15 – MAMADOU DIOP

* all set times are approximate

Did we mention that there’s a door prize for one of the early birds? Get to the festival early, scope out a good spot to listen to come great tunes, and potentially win a prize!

Can’t wait to see you there ☀️🎸

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🎟️ Admission is by Donation

Bring the whole family – come early and stay all day!
Cash bar with beer and wine for adults
Stories and more for kids at the VLB Writing Cottage

HAVE LUNCH OR SNACK ALL DAY
Try Donny’s infamous Lanesvillain dogs and burgers
or enjoy something more exotic from an on-site food truck.

Stock up on Lanesvillain Gear
Grab a T-shirt from this show or Festivals past

Browse the eclectic mix of vendors gathered for your shopping pleasure

PLEASE NOTE: The Music Goes On – Rain or Shine!

Join Dennis & Joe @ Minglewood Harborside for their FINAL Jam for a bit! 8:30-11pm 9.5.2022

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…greetings, Jamily!
Please join us TONIGHT at Minglewood Harborside for our FINAL Jam for a bit!
We were very recently informed that Minglewood will only be offering entertainment Thursday, Friday & Saturday for the “off season”. Joe and I are discussing possibilities for the future of the Jam, so please do not despair! Although there may be a pause for a while, we all know how important and magical this night is for us, so we are determined to keep it going somehow! Stay tuned, and see you tonight!!
8:30-11pm
The Jam: Mondays at Minglewood Tavern with Dennis and Joe

Old Sloop Presents Fall Season2022

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Old Sloop Presents announces its fall season.View this email in your browser

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First Congregational Church • 12 School St • Rockport, Mass • 978-309-9667Fall SeasonTickets are now on sale for the next five concerts.For more information and tickets, visit the websiteOld Sloop Presents is pleased to announce its fall 2022 season. The five concerts feature a mixture of performers who are returning to the Old Sloop and others who are making their first appearances with us; performers from Massachusetts, across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.Most Old Sloop performances will return to Fellowship Hall for the 2022-2023 season. Most performances will include an intermission, and homemade desserts and coffee, tea, and other drinks will again be available. COVID-19 remains a concern, and capacity will be limited to 100 to allow space for attendees to distance. Masks are optional. Ticket purchasers who suspect they may have contracted COVID-19 should not attend, and Old Sloop Presents will refund purchases. Click here to see of all of our COVID-19 protocols.Coming to the Old Sloop

The Black Feathers

Sat. Sept. 10: The Black Feathers – Jaeger & Reid openThe Black Feathers return to the Old Sloop from their home in the United Kingdom! Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler write songs that are both modern and ancient, weaving in traditional influences so thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations, and they sing their songs gloriously.Tickets and more information

Pamela Means

Fri. Sept. 30: Pamela Means – power of the protest songPamela Means is a singer-songwriter, a jazz musician, an activist, and an educator. Armed with razor wit poetry and irresistible charm, Pamela Means’ “stark, defiant songs” (New York Times Magazine) set the status quo and the stage afire.Tickets and more information

Alisa Amador trio

Fri. Oct. 28: Alisa Amador – Haley Sabella opens2022 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner Alisa Amador brings her trio to the Old Sloop. Her music is a synthesis of the many styles she’s voraciously absorbed: rock, jazz, funk and alternative folk, all wrapped in the spirit of the Latin music she grew up with, singing with her parents’ Latin band, Sol y Canto.Tickets and more information

The Black Feathers

Sat. Nov. 19: Joe Jencks – Chris Lavancher opensJoe Jencks is an international touring musician, award-winning songwriter, and celebrated vocalist known for his performances of musical beauty, social consciousness and spiritual exploration.Tickets and more information

The Black Feathers

Fri. Dec. 16: Christmas with Cassie & MaggieNova Scotian sisters Cassie and Maggie have been lighting up the world with their unique blend of traditional and contemporary Celtic instrumentals and vocals. Appearing on stages across North America, the UK, and Europe, the sisters have enchanted audiences far and wide with lively fiddle, piano and guitar arrangements, stunning sibling vocal harmonies in both English and Gaelic, all complemented by their intricate and percussive stepdancing style.Tickets and more information Tickets for these concerts can be purchased from the Old Sloop Presents web site, at John Tarr Store in Rockport, and at The Bookstore of Gloucester. Visit oldslooppresents.org for more information. Send email to info@oldslooppresents.org or call (978) 309-9667 with questions.Copyright © 2022 Old Sloop Presents, All rights reserved.
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Tonight a special opening Set @ 8pm See Brandon & Sam till 8:30 at Minglewood Harborside Then the Jam is on! 8.15.2022

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If you were at The first Harbor Loop Concert you heard Brandon and Sam open for Millie and The Half Nelsons…

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Tonight, before The Jam: Mondays at Minglewood Tavern with Dennis and Joe…

Please come and check out Brandon and Sam! These young cats are the real deal!! They will be performing at 8pm, and we shall commence Open Jam at 8:30!

Come hang!

Dennis and Joe

SATURDAY AUGUST 13,2022 REGGAE BASHMENT ON THE HIGH SEAS BOAT CRUISE

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7seas Whale Watch Wharf 63 Rogers St. Gloucester Ma 01930

With DJs LION PRIDE SOUND spinning strictly the best in Reggae, Roots, Rockers,lovers Rock, Dancehall, ska, and rocksteady!!!
COMING TO YOU LIVE AND DIRECT FROM THE SEVEN SEAS WHALE WATCH
63 Rogers ST
GLOUCESTER MA 01930
( right next to Gloucester House Restaurant)
6:30pm board
7:30pm depart( sharp ) gets back at 10:30
****THIS EVENT IS $25 per Ticket! PayPal: visualinterestdesign@yahoo.com / venmo > @Lara-Jardullo
CASH BAR ON BOARD!

7seas Whale Watch Wharf 63 Rogers St. Gloucester Ma 01930
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
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Dave Sag’s Blues Party tonight@ The Rhumb Line~with Mario Perrett, Mike Williams & Chris Rivelli 7-10pm

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Dave says,

Thursday at the Rhummbbline: Mr. Mario Perrett. former teen idol, spokesmodel for Hai Karate, and asst. mgr . at Chess King, will have you writhing in ecstasy at his vocalizing and reedy shenanagins. Haven’t seen him since c*v*d landed on our beachhead. Can’t wait! For funzies, he’s dragging in Mr. Mike Williams, on catarrh, whom I’ve never worked with, but hear he’s the bee’s knees, and Mr. Chris Rivelli, former Broomful ‘o Blooz pacemaker. this is going to be a blast! Hours:7 to 10. Seeya there!

Tastbud tantalizing Tacos and more! Five Star Phresh-Phood

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I heard about this taco truck and had to get there and try them. Got all four and two of the Dirty Gringo and shared them at home. Wow, I loved each and every one. If you love Tacos you will love these! My most favorite the Dirty Gringo!

Tacos Rebecca Lundy photo

This week’s operational hours and menu. Subject to change do to weather and availability of product. Plum cove beach

Wednesday 11a.m.-3:30p.m.

Thursday 11a.m. -4:30p.m.

Friday 11a.m.-3:30p.m.

Saturday 12p.m.-5p.m.

Sunday 12p.m.-5p.m.

Last Call Taco Stall-23 East Main Street (next to Prattys)

Friday night 10p.m.-1:30a.m.

Saturday night 10p.m.-1:30a.m.

Taco’s

Lazy Caprese- grape tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil tossed in pesto and balsamic vinaigrette over arugula in a flour tortilla.

Spicy Mother Clucker- smoked buffalo chicken over lettuce, tomato, and onion with a homemade blue cheese dressing on a corn tortilla.

Asian Persuasion- smoked pulled pork braised in soy ginger sesame aromatic sauce. Pineapple Asian slaw whipped scallion cream cheese and boom boom sauce on a corn tortilla.

Dirty Gringo- seasoned ground beef, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and Pico de Gallo.

Elote -Mexican street corn- sweet and crispy corn on the cob smothered in chipotle lime aioli and crumbled cheese

Sliced watermelon

Tater tots

Peach iced tea

Water

Ice cream sandwich

Freezer pops

Frozen fruit pops

For the kiddies -chicken nuggies and tots

-cheese quesadilla and tots

https://www.facebook.com/5starpreshphood

http://phresh-phood.com/

(978) 375-4624

Harbor Loop Summer Concerts 2022 begin this month July 21st 5:30pm Start

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On behalf of the City of Gloucester and our generous sponsors Institution for Savings, Cape Ann Savings Bank, BankGloucester & Element Care PACE, we’d like to announce the musical line-up for the 2022 summer season of Harbor Loop Concerts at Fitz Hugh Lane Park!

July 21: Ayla Davis, Sam Pallazolla & Brandon Blatchford and Millie and the Half Nelsons

July 28: ToniAnn & Deby and Garfish

August 4: John Jerome Music & Groove Therapy

August 11: Waterbound & The Chops

August 18: Alyssa O’Keefe Band & The Steve Lacey Jazz Quartet

August 25: Dead Night! Randy Robinson’s Reach for the Sun~A Jerry Garcia Tribute Band, Ukulovers & Sparky Warsnip’s Alligator Wine

September 1: Mamadou Diop & Rum Runners

September 8: Keith Thomas Hickey’s band The Knobs & Mike Forgette’s Over The Bridge.

Music starts each week at 5:30pm and goes till 9pm. Food by our long standing partner Billy Goulart with Nana’s Fried Dough Stand.

Bring your blankets and come enjoy free live music in your own backyard….your new Thursday night obsession! Thanks and I’ll see you on the hill! ✌🏼

https://www.facebook.com/HarborLoopConcerts/

Harbor Loop Summer Concert Series 2022

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We are back! 🙌🏼 Back at our original location that is! 🌊At Harbor Loop, down by the Coast Guard Station, next to The Building Center, at the infamous & historic Fitz Hugh Lane House off Rogers Street! Many thanks to Stage Fort Park that hosted us last year. But we are excited to return to our roots, to that beautiful, outdoor, amphitheater style, ocean front music venue! Music starts July 21! Stay tuned for announcements on who’s playing for us this year….we have quite a line-up in store for you! 🪐🎼❤️

https://www.facebook.com/HarborLoopConcerts/

Cheryl Arena Tonight @ The Dave Sag’s Blues Party 7-10pm 6.16.2022 ~Put On Your Dancing Shoes!

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Dave Says,

Thursday at the Rhumbline: Ms. Cheryl Arena. This premier vocalizer and harpist will have you splitting your pants and puttin’ Jethro on Deathrow! With a PHD in spermodynamics, you’ll be doin’ the “Freddie” in no time! Come see for yourself. Backing her up will be Mr. Mike DiBari, (again) on catarrh. and L’il Steevee Chaggarug on the skins, both veterans of the DaveSag exalted sidemen blister pack. Great bar food. too, Hours 7 to 10.

https://www.therhumbline.com/

40 Railroad Ave. Gloucester, MA