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

Check out local artist Naomi Lee’s art work or better yet see it in person at 4 Centennial Drive in Peabody through April 24th!

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Naomi Lee

Hello all! It’s been a long Winter.. For me, my kitchen and basement flooded so I decided while construction was being done, it was time to find something good from something bad. I took my paints, my brushes and my canvas’ and I escaped to the ocean, my place of peace. I could paint any time with no distraction, watching the sunrise. Tides coming in and out, listening to the waves crash on the rocks while watching the water trickle down back into the ocean. I sat there all day painting into the sun setting over the Twin Lights. As a result I was able to hang 54 of my paintings, many of which were done in Rockport, MA during my 3 month stay. My artwork is on display at 4 Centennial Drive in Peabody through April 24th. I will be live painting this Thursday from 4-6, Saturday April 17th from 3-7, and Thursday April 22nd from 4-6. If anyone is interested in coming and checking it out I would love to have you.

4 Centennial Drive in Peabody, MA

TODAY AT 7 PM EDT – 8:30 PM EDTJoe Wilkins Live StreamFree·Online Event 4.14.2021

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Joe Wilkins Live from Home!
Stream through Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joe.wilkins.906 or https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1fZ9ZUKExDCI2I8_JGlUoQ

About Wilkins
Joe (WILKINS) is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer. Living on Boston’s North Shore, Wilkins writes, records and performs continuously in the Greater Boston area and beyond.

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Monday Night Open Jam with Dennis & Joe 8pm live on Facebook 4.12.21

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Good day, Jamily!!!We’ve got another amazing night of live music in store for you tonight!!Check it out!

Mike Verge & Dylan Verge- 8:00-8:20

Derek John Bergman – 8:25-8:45

Paul Findlen – 8:50-9:10

Luke Conlin – 9:15-9:35

Renee Dupuis & Joe Cardoza- 9:40-10:00

Jay Aptt and The MaliCaminos – 10:05-10:25

Amanda Cook – 10:30-10:45

*virtual tip jar to keep the Jam rolling: Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2511850864377856555

PayPal: https://wwclpaypal.me/dennismonagle

Hope to see you all tonight!! Spread the word!! Thank you, Jamily!! ✨🎵

Songwriting Sessions with Alexandra Grace TODAY AT 7:30 PM EDT – 8 PM EDT 3.16.2021

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Hi folks! Come hang out with me while I play some originals & songs by my favourite songwriters! (maybe even an Irish tune or two in honour of St. Patrick’s Day 🍀 ) I miss you all and I can’t wait to see you at in-person gigs again when it’s safe. 💚

 

Event by Brian Alex and Joanne Cassidy Online: facebook.com ~TOMORROW AT 7 PM EST – 9 PM EST All Request Night – In Advance, Bro

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Price: Free · Duration: 2 hr
Public · Anyone on or off Facebook
Here’s the details:
1. Getcha requests in early. Post ’em in the discussion here
2. We’ll pick songs from your requests in advance
3. You’ll find out that night which songs we chose, and announce who requested each
4. If there’s a story behind the request, please let us know
5. ONE request per person. Make it a good one 🙂
Watch HERE: www.Facebook.com/brianalexmusic

 

What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? We are thrilled to be performing a set in the Music to Life showcase in the Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference on Monday Feb 22 at 10:20PM

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What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?
 
. The band worked hard remotely to create a 15min set of songs and we’re pretty proud of the results.

Usually, this in-person version of this amazing event is only available to artists and industry professionals, but this year you can tune in! #HOPERISES #FolkUnlocked #FolkAlliance #MusictoLife

LINK TO THE HOPE RISES SHOWCASE: https://folkunlocked.pathable.co/meetings/vFBgiCDLayXSwePW6
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Feb 18 TODAY AT 7:30 PM EST – 8 PM EST Songwriting Sessions with Alexandra Grace Free · Facebook Live

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Event by Alexandra Grace Music and Alexandra Grace
 
Online with Facebook Live
 
Today at 7:30 PM EST – 8 PM EST
 
Price: Free · Duration: 30 min
 
Public Anyone on or off Facebook
 
Hi folks! Come hang out with me while I play some originals & songs by my favourite songwriters. I miss you all and I can’t wait to see you at in-person gigs again when it’s safe. ❤
 

TODAY AT 8 PM EST Soul Rebel Project Live Stream Christmas Eve Online Event 12.24.2020

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Today at 8 PM EST
 
Public · Hosted by Soul Rebel Project, Michael A Francis Jr. and 2 others
 
Online Event
 
Soul Rebel Project will be doing a special Christmas Eve livestream to spread some holiday cheer at 8pm 12/24/20. Tune in to the SRP Facebook page to attend. Happy holidays, see u then!

 

Update on Cape Ann Big Band and the Jambalaya Horns are here to spread some Holiday Cheer this season! 12.19.2020

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JHORNS BREAKING NEWS: Due to residual snow accumulation, street/sidewalk conditions we need to alter tonight’s caroling routes in order to keep everyone safe. Please see the attached flyer for our mini-neighborhood drops on location. Happy Holidays!!!

Greetings Friends!

Please read this through as there is some important information regarding our Mission to spread the Magic this Holiday Season!
1. We’ve tried our best to reach as many neighborhoods as possible, but due to weather, and a pending storm, we’ve had to reschedule some of our previously released dates and times.
2. REMINDER – COVID Safety First and Foremost – During any other time we would love to share the music and moment by having people join, sing, and parade with us. However, in order to keep everyone safe we ask that you enjoy the music at a distance of 6-10ft and refrain from joining or parading. This is a hard thing to ask, but we look forward to doing this again next year and having you join in!
3. Many of you have inquired about Tips or Donations. Yes, of course we accept, but our mission is simply to spread the Joy and Cheer! This has been a difficult time for all, and musicians and artists alike have been without work for nearly a year. If you would like to Tip the group we have a Venmo set up at JHorns or JambalayaHorns. https://venmo.com/u/JambalayaHorns
4. We are grateful for YOU, our community. Whether it’s the full Cape Ann Big Band, a performance with the students at O’maley, or our regular playing around the island, we know well that none of it is possible without your support! The past 2 weeks have been truly MAGICAL!
Wishing you health and happiness this Holiday season!

 

Greetings Friends!
Please read this through as there is some important information regarding our Mission to spread the Magic this Holiday Season!
1. We’ve tried our best to reach as many neighborhoods as possible, but due to weather, and a pending storm, we’ve had to reschedule some of our previously released dates and times.
2. REMINDER – COVID Safety First and Foremost – During any other time we would love to share the music and moment by having people join, sing, and parade with us. However, in order to keep everyone safe we ask that you enjoy the music at a distance of 6-10ft and refrain from joining or parading. This is a hard thing to ask, but we look forward to doing this again next year and having you join in!
3. Many of you have inquired about Tips or Donations. Yes, of course we accept, but our mission is simply to spread the Joy and Cheer! This has been a difficult time for all, and musicians and artists alike have been without work for nearly a year. If you would like to Tip the group we have a Venmo set up at JHorns or JambalayaHorns. https://venmo.com/u/JambalayaHorns
4. We are grateful for YOU, our community. Whether it’s the full Cape Ann Big Band, a performance with the students at O’maley, or our regular playing around the island, we know well that none of it is possible without your support! The past 2 weeks have been truly MAGICAL!
Wishing you health and happiness this Holiday season!

 

Chelsea Berry is excited to announce that tickets are now available for her online holiday show!

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I’ve teamed up with Hammond Castle to bring you an evening of holiday music in a beautiful setting. The show will be NEXT Sunday, December 20, at 7pmEST.. at your home!


**when you buy a ticket, you can watch the show ANYTIME (and as many times as you want!) between next Sunday evening and January 1!!! So don’t despair if you already have plans for next Sunday. (The internet is perpetual! There’s a 2020 silver lining for us…..)***
Follow the link below for tickets and more info:

https://www.hammondcastle.org/…/chelsea-berry-a…/

 

CAPE ANN CINEMA – DON WHITE: LIVE (THURS. DEC. 10 @ 7PM) – FREE SHOW!

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This event will be interactive – meaning that Don and the audience will be able to hear laughter and applause as it happens. At the end of the show, there will be an after party with Don and maybe a surprise guest or two!

The show is FREE. There will be a virtual tip jar. A portion of the money donated will be gifted to the Cape Ann Community Cinema.

There is no one-word description for what Don White does. He’s an award-winning singer/songwriter, a comedian, an author, and a storyteller. He’s been bringing audiences to laughter and tears for thirty years, released 10 CDs, 3 live DVDs, and a book, “Memoirs Of A C Student.” For more information about Don’s work, please check out the videos and music here: DonWhite.net.

To watch Don in action, enjoy the Accordion Door Story! youtube.com/watch?v=uaFiU31bd94&t=16s

Thank you for supporting live music and the Cape Ann Community Cinema!

Many thanks,

This Thanksgiving help those who are homeless living with HIV/AIDS on the North Shore. Please, share.

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This Thanksgiving help those who are homeless living with HIV/AIDS on the North Shore. Please, share.
Holidays during this pandemic are hitting homeless people with HIV particularly hard. Due to capacity restrictions, many of the shelters have not taken new guests since March. Those without other options are forced to constantly stay on the move and sleep outdoors, and in some instances are unable to safely store their life-saving medications. Even something as simple as finding a safe place to charge a phone can seem like climbing a mountain, leaving some without access to call their providers or follow up with housing leads. The weather is only going to get colder from here on out, making this situation more dire than ever for these individuals living with compromised immune systems.
Throughout the pandemic,
North Shore Health Project
has been working hard to provide the extra support our homeless HIV+ clients require, but we need more resources. To bring attention to this issue, a bunch of North Shore musicians have come together with a message of hope — singing the classic 80s Crowded House tune, “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” Using the Acapella app, they passed the DIY video from phone to phone to contribute their instruments and voices to the cause.
The video features: Joe Cardoza on bass;
Nathan Cohen on violin; on vocals and keys;
Chris Fritz-Grice on vocals; Brian King on vocals and keys;
Mari Martin on vocals;
Dennis Monagle on drums;
Nadia Robertson on vocals; and Megan Wolf on vocals.
Please, help us support homeless people living with HIV with emergency funds for whatever they might need to stay safe and healthy — things like shelter, transportation, clothing, toiletries or sleeping bags.
Donate today and make a note that it’s for the HIV & homeless fund.
North Shore Health Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
There is a donate link at the bottom of the page on on www.healthproject.org

Watch the video here > https://www.facebook.com/730379533/videos/10158930695859534/ or here>

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fhewasacloud%2Fvideos%2F10158930695859534%2F&show_text=false&width=560

 
 
 

Mike Forgette Wednesday 7 PM EST – 9 PM EST Thanksgiving Eve @ Minglewood Harborside 11.25.2020

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Enjoy everyone’s favorite night to eat, drink, and be thankful! The night before thanksgiving join us in a clean, safe, socially distanced environment.
Live acoustic music with Mike Forgette
7-9pm
Guests must be seated at a table with food. Masks required when not at your table. Limited capacity available. Early arrival recommended. First come first serve seating.
 
 
25 Rogers Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
 
 
 

Monday Night Open Jam with Dennis & Joe 8pm live on Facebook 11.23.20

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Hey Jamily!!!

We hope you’ve had a wonderful week!

Here’s our stellar lineup for tonight’s Jam!

Jason DeAmato

8:00-8:20

Mark Matejik

8:25-8:45

Brian King

8:50-9:05

Steve Burke

9:10-9:25

Renee Dupuis & Joe Cardoza 9:30-9:50

Amanda Cook

9:55-10:10

John Newcomer

10:15-10:30

 

*virtual tip jar to keep the Jam rolling: Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2511850864377856555 PayPal: https://wwclpaypal.me/dennismonagle

Monday Night Open Jam 8pm live on Facebook 11.16.2020

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Hey Jamily!!!
We’ve got another crazy amazing lineup tonight!! Joe and I are incredibly grateful for all the players that join us each week! Thank you ALL!! 🙌🏼🎵✨

Jim Coyle: 8:00-8:20
Brad Byrd : 8:25-8:45
Derek Dupuis & Daniel Dupuis: 8:50-9:05
Joe Cardoza & Dennis Monagle:9:10-9:30
John Mulrooney: 9:35-9:55
Amanda Cook: 10:00-10:20
John Newcomer: 10:25-10:40

*virtual tip jar to keep the Jam rolling:
Venmo: https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2511850864377856555
PayPal: https://wwclpaypal.me/dennismonagle