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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
Dave Mattacks on Sirius XM Radio through the month of March
(Photo: Dave Mattacks and Meg Griffin outside Gloucester’s Bang A Song Recording Studios)
Internationally respected drummer Dave Mattacks is a native of North London who now makes him home in Marblehead, Massachusetts. After years as a member of Britain’s Fairport Convention, he has recorded with Richard Thompson, Nick Drake, XTC, McCartney, Joan Armatrading, Elton John and so many more. Dave can be heard regularly at in Gloucester venues including Jalapenos, The Dog Bar, The Rhumb Line and The Franklin playing everything from Jazz to Americana to The Blues with a variety of other notable musicians who make their home on Cape Ann, Massachusetts.
At Bang A Song Recording Studios in Gloucester, Dave recently co produced “Epic Hello”, the 2nd album from Gloucester based band, ‘Bandit Kings’.
During this 2-part conversation with Sirius XM’s Meg Griffin, Dave Mattacks talks about his rich musical experiences with the late Sandy Denny and Nick Drake as well as his love of the Gloucester music scene and the players who make it great.
“Having Words With Meg” featuring Dave Mattacks on Sirius XM ~ The Loft channel 30
http://www.siriusxm.com/theloft
Monday & Tuesday March 12th & 13th at 2pm
Sunday March 18th at 4pm
Saturday March 31st at 9pm
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“Ted’s Excellent Adventure Entertainment Extravaganza Fundraiser” Is coming soon ~ March 23, 2012
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Music Around Town ~ March 5 – 11, 2012
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These three days are gonna rule at The Rhumb Line ~ Tonight “Diane Blue” Friday “The Bandit Kings” and Saturday “The Jackleg Preachers”.
Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party
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Dave Says,
It’s gonna be a slugfest this week as we welcome back Ms. Diane Blue, the Octomom of the Blues. The gloves come off as we hit you below your belt of scotch. She’ll be railing and wailing thru the whole canon of R&B, chickpop, and funque. And she’s bringing in the artillery, too: None other than that keyboard octopus himself, Mr. Cliff Spencer. Cliff has disappeared for awhile now but he’s straightened things out with his parole officer so he’s back in the fold. We miss him!
And welcome a newbie (for us) : Mr. Jeff “Jungleboy” Thompson, on drummps. Hold the elephants, Sabu. He works with the divine Miss DB all the time. Ungawah! Czech him out! Of course, Mr. Greg T. and myself will be there, taking notes, and squeezing them back out. Don’t let the weather fool you…it’s gonna be hot inside!
And for those of you who are under-employed or suffering from chronic malaise, why not come down to the Rose Baker Senior Center next Monday and work out those kinks. Once again, the Old Salty jazz Band is at it again,swinging thru the trees of life. I’m getting tired of repeating myself, but these guys are a national treasure, and I’m so proud that they let me play with them. It’s free! Hours 1 pm till 3. Wear your truss!
http://dianebluemusic.com/
Saturday 9:30 to 12:30 The Jackleg Preachers. Formerly The Down and Derby Band.
http://thejacklegpreachers.com/fr_home.cfm
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Wednesday with Fly Amero at The Rhumb Line ~ Special Guest ~ Toni Ann Enes
Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line -8:30-11:00 – Special Guests ~Toni Ann Enes
The lovely and talented Toni Ann Enes comes to us on this leap year’s February 29. What does it mean? Well, at the very least it means we jump (or leap) for joy. She is just so sweet and so much fun! Don’t miss it!
Come and join in!
Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Dinner – $9.95 (while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Sincerely…Fly.
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Music Around Town ~ February 27- March 4, 2012
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Tonight ~ Special Guests Chick and Ellen
He is a master. A study in simplicity backed by sneaky-smart
technique. She is a rare songbird with pure tone and perfect
rhythm. Chick Marston & Ellen Ford revisit the Rhumb Line.
Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Dinner – $9.95 (while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Sincerely…Fly.
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Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line to host Justin Quinn
Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00
Dave says,
We have the post Fat Tuesday post-partum blues this week as we welcome back Justin Quinn and his merry band of idiots to our stage. Justin is the meanest and heartiest practicioner of the Mississippi saxaphone (harmonica) that I’ve ever known. Every time his boys show up, Fred needs an extra clean-up crew! We’ll be wailin’ thru the whole book of Chicago blues. He’s bringing along Mr. Jon Ross, vibrating gootarist to help us with our recovery. Mr. Andrew Jones will be filling those size14 drum duties. Of course, Mr. Greg T. and myself will be there, putting up the cracks.
And then there’s Saturday nite at the Annie. Yet another grueling evening cranking out swing and other sordid dance music with the Good Old Salty Jazz and Swing Band, featuring Mr. Henry Allen on vocals. We’ve done this a couple of times and we really had a ball, so you should get out and dance while your neuromotor system still works. Hours are 8 to 11. Admission is $20.www.HenryAllen.org www.TheAnnie.org www.TheCapeAnn.org
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Music Around Town ~ February 20 – 26, 2012
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Ted’s Excellent Adventure Entertainment Extravaganza Fundraiser
Ted’s Excellent Adventure:
Entertainment extravaganza fundraiser.
Join in the fun and help our friend Ted rebuild and start over!
Ted was displaced and lost everything in a house fire in November.
A reunion of popular Gloucester area bands:
Tickets purchased in advance ~ $15.00
Tickets purchased at the door ~ $20.00
Cash bar, raffles and more!!
Please contact Frank Hawks or Kimberly Shaw for tickets and info.
There will also be tickets being sold by various band members and folks around town!
More contact/ticket info to follow
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Big Band Saturday Night Swing Dance At THE ANNIE
We’ve had such demand for our Saturday Night Swing Dance at The Annie, that we’re bringing it back this week! Mark your calendar.
BYOB See you there!
Henry Allen
There’s always something going on at The Annie. Get your arts in here!
Henry Allen
Director
We support The Brain Candy Project, a North Shore-based charitable foundation that provides a support system for parents living in hospitals with their critically ill children. http://www.braincandyproject.org
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Celebrate Mardi Gra with more horns! Ska, Reggae, Soul and Rocksteady.
The Runaround Sound @ Cape Ann Brew Pub
Saturday, Feb 18 @ 9:30pm
Celebrate Mardi Gra with more horns!
Ska, Reggae, Soul and Rocksteady.
If you haven’t experienced the Runaround Sound yet, well then what are you waiting for!?
Great tunes, high energy!
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The Rhumb Line ~ Tonight at the Dave Sag’s Blues Party ~ 9:00 to 12:00
Dave Says,
It’s Hadron Collider Week at the Rhumb Line and in keeping with the Blues you can use, allow me to introduce The Earley Birds. No, not led by the riveting saxist you’re used to, but by yet another Marque Earley. This Marque is a fine and dangerous vocalist and top-notch harmonicat. He’d rather drink heavy water and sleep in a hollow logarithm. He won’t take any answer for an answer.
He’ll be backed up by that fine glitartist, vogelist and tree surgeon: Mr. Larry Sortwell or “Lawrence of Ipswich”. His torpedo tube style is sure to please. I like it. He laughs at all my jokes, even when I’m not kidding. Formerly with that great north shore ensemble “Grapevine Road”, now he’s on easy street playing with us. John Loud , drumb octopus, another GV gold medallist will be beatin’ those skins. Of course, Greg T. will be armed and dangerous and so will I, still suffering from chronic euphemism, puttying up the cracks. It’ll be swell! Free admission with prosthetic device!
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Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm Special Valentines Day ~ Fly Solo @ The Rhumb Line
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm Special Valentines Day ~ Fly Solo
I don’t know why, I just thought it might be a nice idea to
celebrate Valentine’s Day the NEXT day with a setlist full of
love songs and romance. Call it “music from the heart”, or
whatever you like… it’s my favorite stuff to do. Not likely I’ll
be taking any breaks – straight through for 3 hours-plus.
Come by early. Grab a table. Have a wonderful candle-light
dinner with your your loved one. And have yourself a warm
and Happy Valentine’s Day! ~ Fly
Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line
Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Dinner – $9.95 (while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Sincerely…Fly.
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Music Around Town ~ February 13-19, 2012
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A Special Valentine Dinner @ The Dog Bar ~ Tonight
Poster by Louise
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Looks like Minglewood is making it happen……….Check out this line up.
Good Morning Gloucester 