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

Spreading the word ~ Latin Night events at the Lobster Trap in Essex, Ma

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Hi Joanne, just wanted to let you know about our on-going Latin Night events at the Lobster Trap is Essex, presented by Franco Lazo Morales, Woodman’s Director of Entertainment.  You can expect a live music set early around 7 that will lead you into Salsa lessons and a live DJ Latino-style dance party!  Franco is from Mexico City and works as a soloist inviting along special guests, he plays a variety of Latin inspired music with a reggae flare.  Please spread the word, these events are taking place every Thursday in May with prospects of continuing throughout the Summer!

http://www.woodmans.com

SUNDAY MORNING LIVE concerts at the Seaward Inn, Rockport MA

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Note If you are a morning person check out the SUNDAY MORNING LIVE concerts at the Seaward Inn in neighboring Rockport, truly a Destination Breakfast Experience! Step back in time, visit and experience the splendor of an ocean view, exquisite culinary delights and live concerts by some of New England’s finest  musicians. These concerts run 9:00 a.m to Noon and there is never a cover charge.

You can view the entire Sunday Morning Live Series and sample the artists’ music on line by clicking the Entertainment Calendar at www.seawardinn.com.

Mother’s Day will feature the blissful sounds of Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli For more information please call 978-546-3471

Topside Grill ~ Kentucky Derby and Mother’s Day

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Hey Everyone,

I wanted to let you all know about this weekend at The Topside! Saturday is the Kentucky Derby which means our annual Kentucky Derby party! Every year, it continues to get bigger and bigger. Come join us for prizes, give aways, pools, contests, and more! Come dressed up in your Kentucky Derby outfit an win the best dressed contest!!! Mint Juleps and Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwiches will be on special! The fun starts at 3:00 this Saturday!!
Sunday is Mother’s Day, take mom out for a day to remember and let us take care of everything else! We will be serving Brunch from 11-3 and also Mothers Day Lunch specials all day long (Roast Leg of Lamb, Honey Baked Virginia Ham, Stuffed Turkey Dinner, swordfish, steaks, and more!) seating is still available, but going fast, reserve now…

Thanks,

Doug Silva
General Manager
Topside Grill
50 Rogers St.
Gloucester, MA
(978) 281-1399
www.topsidegrill.com

Bill Gleason joins Fly Amero tonight at the Rhumb Line

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Sorry to get this out so late I just found it in my email.


Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, May 4th
Special Guest: BILL GLEASON!

Bill’s the real deal, folks!  You won’t find anyone around here
playin’ the genuine Delta Blues like this guy.  No kiddin’!
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…
I hope to see you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

Thursday night blues jam to host Orville Giddings @ The Rhumb Line 4-28-2011

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Dave says,

This time around, we feature our main  man from Ipswich: the one and only ORVILLE GIDDINGS. We’re forcing him  to change out of his overalls and put down that rake. This cat has a smile that makes Chernobyl look like a  busted light bulb. Singer, dancer, vogelizer, and celebrity landscaper, too. It’s always a raised pleasure dot every time he joins us.
  Fooling around behind all this will be that highly polished hood ornament: Mr. Steevie Chaggaris, on the eggbeaters and other symbols. Stee-vee  has just spent a harrowing nite in the Rockport cooler after getting stopped for refusing to wear a Greek fishing hat.
  Of course, Greg Tee and myself will be there, too, to round everything off to the nearest eighth note. Don’t forget…it’s  steak nite too, so if you’ve got a hankerin’ for some beefsnake, this is the place to be. and again, thank you all for your continued support.

http://www.therhumbline.com/

THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT
at (978) 283-9732 today!

40 Railroad Ave

Gloucester, MA 01930

Fly Amero ~ This week’s special guest Rocky Kramm @ The Rhumb Line

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Prime Rib Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!

Wednesday, April 27th
Special Guest: ROCKY KRAMM!

One of the Rhumb Line’s most
creative and talented performers!
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…
I hope to see you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

CONTACT: SHRED1946@YAHOO.COM

Lunch: Thurs-Sun.

Dinner every night  5pm-10pm  

Closing time 1am

THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT


40 Railroad Ave

Gloucester, MA 10930

 (978) 283-9732 today!

Topside Easter and More

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Hi everyone!

I wanted to let you all know about a few things the Topside Grill has going on 🙂 This Sunday is Easter… No plans or don’t want to cook? No problem, come visit us in our newly renovated dining room. Reserve now!! Our full menu is available as well as a few specials such as Roast stuffed turkey dinner, Honey Glazed Virginia Ham, Roast leg of Spring Lamb, Chicken Pot Pie and more!
Also, don’t forget that every Tuesday night is Oyster Night! Blue Point Oysters on the Halfshell only $1.50 each! $2.00 each for Oyster Rockellers and Oysters Casino. Also featuring Oyster Stew, Fried Oysters & Oyster Royale!
Every Sunday the Topside is open for brunch!! Eggs Benedict, Kahlua French Toast, omelets, Hash, quiche, and more. $5 Bloody Mary’s, Mimosa’s, Margarita’s and Passion Flower (pineapple, pomegranate, and vodka…the healthy cure for a hangover). Every week 11:00 – 3:00
Don’t forget about Mothers Day coming up May 8th, we ARE Open 🙂
Hope to see you soon!!!!

Thanks,

Doug Silva
General Manager
Topside Grill
50 Rogers St.
Gloucester, MA
(978) 281-1399
www.topsidegrill.com

Thursday Night Blues Party has Andrew Clark performing

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A special treat for you this week as we drag in Mr. Andrew Clark, the Tootin’ Torquemada of the Tenor, kicking and screaming his way to your hearts. Singer, gunslinger, and beefcake model, AC is sure to  get your aorta begging for mercy. Behind him, playing eggbeaters and fearful of his life will be our favorite Irish dish, Mr. Benny Benson.We love these guys. Of course, Greg T. and myself will be there, too, desperately trying to  staunch the flow. Roomer has it that some special guests on tenor and barium sax will be showing up. It’s also Steak nite, where the kitchen puts out a very good slab o’ meat designed with your mind in mind. Great prices, too. Also, there’s a new Whine list, with some amusing little numbers for your delectation. Czech it out!

THE RHUMB LINE BAR & RESTAURANT

http://www.therhumbline.com/

40 Railroad Ave.

Gloucester, MA 01930

978-283-9732

Email:shred1946@yahoo.com


Frank Hawks ~ Friends For Morgan Huke Benefit Concert

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Hello Everyone,

I wanted to let you know that I will be performing at a benefit concert this Friday for an old  friend of mine who is experiencing some serious health issues.  Morgan Huke has been involved with the music scene in Boston and New England for over 40 years and many of his longtime friends are getting together at the Regent Theater in Arlington to raise money to help Morgan through this time.  Many of the performers are well known musicians such as James Montgomery, Charlie Farren, Jon Butcher, Andy Pratt, Erinn Brown, Diane Blue, Lisa Marie, Lydia Warren, Elle Gallo and many, many others.  I will performing with “Interns of Summer”, scheduled to hit the stage from 8:00 – 8:30pm.  The show starts at 7:00pm and goes until everyone performs (somewhere around midnight).
The Regent Theater is located at: 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA
Tickets can be purchased in advance either on-line or by calling the box office: (781) 646-4849.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance or $30.00 at the theater on the day of the show.  There is a nominal service charge for advanced purchase.
Thanks,
Frank Hawks


Fly Amero to host J.B. Amero ~ Tonight

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Now Serving, Wednesdays Only:
Prime Rib Specials!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, April 20th
Special Guest: J.B. AMERO!

A Special Birthday Celebration!
Whose birthday?  Come and find out!

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…
I hope to see you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

MICHAEL GREGORY ~ In Concert at The Cape Ann Theatre

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MICHAEL GREGORY In Concert, 

A benefit for The Cape Ann Theatre. Sunday, May 1, 2011 · 7:30pm 
Songs, Poems and Compositions.
In Gratitude, Celebrating May Day, Spring and the 
wonderful spirit of Gloucester, MA. 
Micheal’s first concert appearance in spectacular Gloucester, MA.
Masterful Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter, Poet Michael Gregory 
performs new music: songs, poems and compositions.

The Cape Ann Theatre
Highway 127, Main and Washington Streets in 
Gloucester’s colorful and historic West End.Gloucester, MA
The Cape Ann Theatre
Michael Gregory’s music and biographical material at the site below.


It’s gonna be a Bang Bang Weekend for the Bandit Kings

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This band is a whole lotta fun. Always mixing it up with new songs. They have many originals to enjoy and their stage presence is very entertaining as well. If you can sit still I will be totally amazed. Plus if you do not get enough of them  at one gig there is always the other and perchance, take a trip over the bridge to get out of Dodge, so to speak.

Thursday Night Blues Jam at the Rhumb Line To Host Ed Scheer and Mario Perrett

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Photo by Sharon Lowe

 

A few words from Dave,

  This thursday at the Rhumb Line features  the Batman and Robin of the music world: that dynamic duo of Ed “Ed” Scheer and Mario Perrett. Eddie, being one of our favorite drumblers and focalists gotta drag out our buddy Mario, movie star ,and cutie-pie saxist, for a cruize around the block every once in a while. So, the \world will come to a screeching halt upon the stage  as we tie up the hands of time, and make it scream uncle. Rheum-er has it that there will be a plentitude of sit-ins and  spit-ups. You won’t wanna miss it.
  And then Sunday, Mark Earley Productions® is proud to present….me. Once again , Mark is forcing me to play with some incredible Jazz musicians at THE STONE SOUP in IPSWICH. From 5 to 8 p.m. I’ll be cranking it out with such immortals as  John Hyde, on keys, Jim Gwin, Fred’s brother, on skins, Tom Palance, Jack’s brother, on trumpet, and  Mark Earley on saxes . Should be a hoot. Free bibs for every fan if you make it past the first set. Food is pretty good, too ,I hear .

40 Railroad Ave

Gloucester. Ma

http://www.therhumbline.com/