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

The Jake Pardee Band returns to the Minglewood Tavern/Lat 43 this Saturday night

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The Jake Pardee Band returns to Gloucester to kick off holdiay festivities this saturday night @ the Minglewood Tavern/Lat 43 @ 9pm. Joining Jakes band is Antoine Katz from Normandy, France and Sam Ward from Ipswich. All members attend Berklee College of Music in Boston and perform on Jake Pardee’s new CD to be released in 2012.

Wednesdays at The Rhumb Line

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Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!
Hello everyone!
A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT…
This Wednesday, December 14th
The Downstairs Rhumb Line will be CLOSED DUE TO A PRIVATE PARTY
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!
Upcoming: Dec. 21: CHRISTMAS SONGS (w/Fly & Friends)
Sincerely… I hope to you there! 🙂 ~ Fly

Dave Sag’s Blues Party To Host Cheryl Arena This Thursday Night

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Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party

Dave Says,

Just in time for xmas, ladies and germs, May I present to you Ms. Cheryl Arena? One of our most requested singers and harpslingers, and a big time traveller, too, just having returned from Austin, TX., where she purrformed at the I. G. Farben Phocomelus Convention to a nearly standing ovation . Knocked ‘em right over! Cheryl makes it up here to yankee-land 2 or 3x a year and we’re glad to have her. Great energy!   Pushing her along will be that organ octopus, Mr. John Cameron, who needed minor surgery after backing up Lisa Marie last week. And that friendly drummer, Mr. Jeff Casper will be on the diving board all nite long. Of, course Greg T. and myself will be there, too, hastily lumping the sandbags into place. A big dancing nite!

http://youtu.be/K1vS0ekhvOg

 

ACOUSTIC HOLIDAY COFFEEHOUSE , Sat. Dec. 10th

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Time:  7:00 pm – 9 pm at the newly formed Crosswinds Coffeehouse in the First Baptist Church, 38 Gloucester Ave, off Grant Circle in Gloucester.  

The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester will open the evening with several medley’s of 60’s girls group hits, as well as the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Bobby Darin and more. Throughout the evening guests will have the opportunity to sing-a-long with several holiday songs.
The acoustic duo Wild Maple will also take the stage.  Wild Maple’s repertoire is a wide range of folk, bluegrass, 60’s & up pop, originals and an occasional Celtic or bluegrass instrumentals in the mix.  Wild Maple will join in with several members of Honky Tonk Women to form a circle of song creating an easy listening night of acoustic music featuring guitarists Gary Dolinsky and Ron Schrank.  Vocalists include Elaine “Patsy Cline” Persons, Caroline Haines, Barbara Jansson, Sheila Schrank on guitar and vocals along with Trish DeCaprio and her haunting violin.   A unique “spa themed” gift basket, $1 per chance door prize will go home with one participant.  Refreshments, delicious homemade desserts, coffee, tea and beverages are affordably available from the kitchen.  A $10 donation is requested at the door.  Come early for best seating.

Tonight Lisa Marie Joins The Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line

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Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party with Lisa Marie

It’s Simian Appreciation Week  at the Rhumb Line so we’re all trimming our eyebrow in anticipation of the return of Ms. Lisa Marie to our stage. The divine Miss LM, known around here as the premier songstress of da blooze will once again be bringing  her own special brand of hot sauce to your eyes and ears. We’ll even be pulling some xmas chestnuts out of the fire and into your pineal gland, so, watch out!!

Photo by Ray Dollard

http://www.zyworld.com/lisamarie13/

Rounding off the quintet will be that Madhouse metronome and hepcat drummbler with the hollow leg: Mr. Roger Broccoli. We also snagged Mr. John Cameron, keyboard centipede and vox populi to keep it smood. Of course, Mr. Greg T. and myself will be on hand to make your every dream come true. A love story for the ages.   And don’t forget: Thursday is  the Two-for-one dinner special, mexican in nature. Chez natchez and choice o’burrito stuffing at the amazing price of only 18 bux. Gimme two!     

Wednesday’s At The Rhumb Line

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Prime Rib Specials! Wednesdays Only!
Hello everyone!
Wednesday, December 7th
GUEST HOST: ALLEN ESTES!
A message from Fly: Sadly, doctors are saying I have acute tendonitis in my left forearm and must rest (please, no medical advice… I’ve got a crack team of experts on the case and shall return with a vengeance on the 21st).  It is good fortune for all of us that the great ALLEN ESTES has graciously agreed to step in as host for this week.  As many of you know, he is far and away Cape Ann’s true musical poet laureate.  Thank you, Allen! His musical guests on this wonderful winter night will be…
 
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!
Upcoming: Dec. 14: CLOSED (private party
 
Dec. 21: CHRISTMAS SONGS (w/Fly & Friends)

Sincerely… I hope to you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

Some good news from Bradley Royds,

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Photo by Louise

Hey I’m playing The Dog Bar http://dogbarcapeann.com/ tomorrow night (9 to 12) with Brian Haley on percussion….also playing the Rhumbline http://www.therhumbline.com/ Sunday night (8 to 11) solo with a guest or two!

Dave Sag’s Blues Party to host Evan Goodrow Tonight @ The Rhumb Line.

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From Dave himself,

We’re baack…., After spending a grueling Thanksgiving week off recuperating from  cosmetic  genital mutilation surgery, I’m back, loaded for bear , and ready to chase you back to whatever evil crevice you squirted out from. So, in keeping with the spirit of the season, I give you: Mr. Evan Goodreau. Just back from the Tarzan Musical Re-Education® Camp, our boy is ready to snort you in and exhale you back into the world of chance. Serial-husband, glitarist, front-man and back door man, Evan’s poised  to melt the wax outa your ears. We love this guy. He’s nearly as full of s*** as I am!    And, of course, to round out the ensemble to the nearest decibel, we’ve conjured up Mr. “Molto” Benny Benson, the Ace of Pace, on eggbeaters, as well as Mr. Greg T. and myself, usual suspects, on catarrh and bass. Don’t miss it! And girls: grief counsellors will be available and standing by.   And for those of you who are un- or under employed, or who have chosen not to find a job*, come wheel yourself in to the Rose Baker Senior Center next Monday afternoon and catch the shenanagans of the Good Ole Salty Jazz Band (or GOSJB), of which I am a small part of. These cats swing! And it’s FREE!! From 1 to 3, we’ll be there, sweating profusely….   And finally, I need some more willing victims for my wayward messages. The mail list has been winnowed down, due to many address changes, returned messages, deaths, etc., etc., so, if you got any new or updated addresses for me, pass ’em along! And don’t worry, i never use them for anything else. Hell, I can hardly use this here computer. email at davesag@verizon.net

http://www.evangoodrow.com/

Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line ~ With Fly Amero ~ Special Guest ~ TONI ANN ENES

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Prime Rib Specials! Wednesdays Only! Hello everyone! Wednesday, November 30th

Special Guest: TONI ANN ENES!

For those who’ve been off the planet for a while, Toni Ann is a local musician (and dear friend) who has played the North Shore for over 30 years.  In 2002 she released a debut CD colaborating with her life long pal David Brown. Her favorite format is a combination of acoustic covers and original music. Bit it’s the intimate, personal connection with her audience that makes the magic happen.  Come say hello.

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!

Upcoming: Dec. 7: TOM EATON & PICK 3

 

Dec. 14: CLOSED (private party)

 

Dec. 21: CHRISTMAS (w/Fly & Friends)

 

Sincerely… I hope to you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

Rockport Legion Band concert notices

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Our Christmas concert schedule:
Friday, December 2, 2011 Concert at Rockport Methodist Church, 36 Broadway, 7:00 PM
Thursday, December 8, 2011 Concert at Rockport Congregational Church, 12 School St., 7:00 PM
(Full Band)
Thursday, December 15, 2011, 7:00 we split the Band and do two:
Golden Living Center, 272 Washington St., Gloucester
and Den-Mar, 44 South St., Rockport 7:00
Our site is http://rockportlegionband.wordpress.com/ We also welcome additional players. There are no auditions. We are particularly looking for Bassoon, three Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, French or Alto Horn, and Tuba.
John Bassett
Publicity, the Rockport Legion Band
617 739 1160

Local*28 ~ The Rhumb Line ~ Saturday Night

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Hey folks – Looking forward to this Rhumbline gig.  Fall is upon us, the holiday season beckons, and we’ve got some new tunes and sick jams on tap.  Hope to see y’all there!

 Check em out >  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz2i_-oowtI

Here’s some last minute music info for tonight

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This Thursday we welcome back At The Rhumb Line ~ Justin Quinn and his entire aggravation. Harmonica pneumaticist, vogellist, and mohel Sam non-pareil, he’s the koolest kat that is what am. Behind him, cutting a neat figure will be a new guy: Mr. Joey Pappas, on glutar. Friend of JQ, he’s the bees’ knees.  Jon Ross, former henchman of such luminaries as James Cotton and Duke R. will be bangin’ the skins. Of course Greg T. and myself  provide the Habeus Corpus. Roomer has it that several sit-ins and spit-ups will be coming by to interrupt the flow. Gonna be a great nite! Don’t look for premiums as the cost of our medications prohibit the use of them.    And Saturday nite, c’mon down to the “Annie”, aka the performance space at the Blackburn Bldg. Henry Allen gargling his way thru the Great American Schlongbook, as interpreted by the Good Ol’ Salty  Jazz Band. We’ve been working hard to make this a night to dismember. Apparently it’s a benefit for the space itself, well worth your time. Tix are $20 and includes a sickness bag. Starts at 8, goes to 11. A great time for all!
At The Dog Bar ~ Bradley Royds will be opening for Just Like Newman.
Photo by Louise

Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line

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Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, November 16th
Special Guest: ME!

That’s right, folks.  This week’s musical guest: Fly Amero!  So
you know, I’ll be doing a non-stop, 3-plus hour show starting
at 8pm.  Call me self-indulgent.  I like doing this every once
in a while.  For those who may be interested, our recent St.
Andrews, Scotland Orleans performance was reviewed in the
country’s largest news publication, the Glasgow Herald (most
commonly known as Herald Scotland).  Copied below:

Orleans, Inn at Lathones

It’s decades since they troubled chart compilers with any regularity and those who haven’t kept up might be forgiven for thinking that they’d slipped into day jobs in music college faculties or some such.  So it’s great to report that Orleans are very much still around and delivering the kind of performance that made Asylum Records sign them as potential rivals to label mates The Eagles.

Their long overdue UK debut could hardly have been less rock biz and they had one or two equipment problems to sort out before starting but it turned into the kind of pinch yourself intimate experience that people lie about attending.  So if you’re going to pretend you were there, yes, they did start with Let There Be Music and they did do all the hits, including Dance With Me with a really imaginative melodica solo from pianist-guitarist Larry Hoppen, and, for three guys, they made a mighty big, superbly tight, beautifully arranged  sound.

Sibling-close vocal harmonies – Larry and bassist brother Lance are joined by Dennis ‘Fly’ Amero, who replaced original songsmith John Hall – are just one of Orleans’ attractions, however.  Their music digs deep into its American roots, with funky rhythm ‘n’ blues guitar grooves, gospel-soul melodic richness, bluegrass country-style confession and a distinct touch of Little Feat-esque Nawlins boogie.

The rogueish Amero is a serious asset, adding swing and blues songs with panache and absolute honesty and guitar solos that really probed and sang.  But that was the hallmark of the set generally: It may have been a modest room in Fife but in terms of quality and conviction, for these guys, it was the Hollywood Bowl.

From The Herald, November 4, 2011

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!
Upcoming:
Nov. 23: THANKSGIVING EVE ELECTRIC ROCK’N’BLUES
with: FOUR FIFTHS of the THE BIG STRUM!!!
FLY, DAVE BROWN, WOLF GINANDES & MIKE LEVESQUE
Sincerely…
I hope to you there!  🙂 ~ Fly