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

Old Sloop Presents Joy Clark~Saturday Feb 3rd @ 7:30pm

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The February 3rd concert features a young woman who Celene and I saw at a Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. She impressed us mightily, and we have been looking forward to this show. Her name is Joy Clark, she was born and raised in New Orleans and still lives there, and she’ll be accompanied by two more terrific musicians from New Orleans.
The concert page, with more information and links for tickets, is at https://oldslooppresents.org/performance/joy-clark-2024

Here is a video of Joy performing her song One Step in the Right Direction:

Mark Erelli will perform at Old Sloop Presents Saturday, January 20 at 7:30pm

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Erelli turns adversity into finely embroidered rock songs that burn with urgency on his 2023 album Lay Your Darkness Down. Following full-bodied rock forebears Tom Petty, George Harrison, and Roy Orbison, Erelli’s songwriting explores the unknown glories of this planet and love’s transformational power. Mark will be joined by Andrew Stern on electric guitar and a very special guest on keyboards. Visit https://oldslooppresents.org for tickets and more information.

Here is a video of Mark performing By Degrees with some friends at the 2018 American Honors event at Austin City Limits.

https://youtu.be/Tvzzx-sMbMQ?si=xRSo_mdajFl_CbUA

Design Of Mine has their sparkle on and you can too!

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Flash Sale !!🔥🔥 Sequin sparkle clothing 20% OFF ….
Just in time for New Year’s !!

33 Main Street . Gloucester, MA

+1 781-496-5722

Old Sloop Presents ~Our next concert features Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson Friday November 17 with Kim Moberg opening.

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Here is a video of Leslie singing the song A Human Touch with Jackson Browne, with whom she co-wrote the song: https://youtu.be/TtLFSUfwsqI

For more information and links for tickets is at https://oldslooppresents.org/performance/leslie-mendelson-2023

O’Brien’s Boru is hosting a gala fundraising event Saturday, November 18th, at The Blue Collar Lobster Co at The Gloucester House, 63 Rogers St., Gloucester, MA to benefit the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

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Join us in this day-long event of music and laughter as we show all the children we love and care for them the best we know how, through music. Doors open at 2:00PM, music from 3:00PM – 9:00PM

Live Performances by:
Soloist “Ron Leathers”
Theresa Gray’s “The Experiment”
Rob Banks and “The Moneymakers”
Frank Hawks “Overdue Rentals”
Tommy O’Brien’s “O’Brien’s Boru“
Comedian “Danny Gill and Friends”

Cash Bar, Food available for purchase.
Admission $25.00 @ door (cash, check, credit and debit cards)​.
Advance ticket registration $20.00 at [email redacted].
Children 12 and under free.

Your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support. Together, we create life-changing wish experiences for children with critical illnesses.

Tom O’Brien & O’Brien’s Boru
More info at www.obriensboru.com

Join us for a Holiday Sip & Shop on Sunday, December 10th @ 1pm

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Both Gloucester & Newburyport! Join us in either store on the 10th, when you can enter to win a private shopping event with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for you and up to 9 of your friends, a $50 gift card for the host plus a 30% discount for all attendees.* must attend event to enter raffle. Private event date & time to be determined by winner in conjunction with owner.

Design of Mine 33 Main Street. Gloucester, MA 01930

2nd Location at 53 Pleasant Street. Newburyport, MA 01950

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Dave Sag’s Blues Party with/Sam & Tony Goddess John Cameron, Steve Chaggaris & Of course dear Ol’ Dave 7:30pm@The Rhumb Line10.12.2023

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Old Sloop Presents ~Joe Newberry & April Verch Saturday October 28th 7:30pm

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The concert page, with more information and links for tickets is at https://oldslooppresents.org/performance/newberry-verch-2023.

Here is a video of Joe and April performing a fiddle tune set that includes the tunes “Yellow Jacket” and “Half Past Four”: https://youtu.be/U7wZJYpE4V4

Postponed to a later date! The Lanesville Music Festival” For This Saturday September 23, 2023 Rain Or Shine 11am-6pm

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Our annual Lanesville Music Festival has been postponed to a later date. Stay tuned for more info! TBD

Friends, families, neighbors and curious strangers will gather – Rain or Shine – to hear favorite local performers sing and play their hearts out for the hometown crowd 🎵

  • Admission to the Festival is by “pay-what-you-can” donation to the LCC. Everyone who donates is eligible to win door prizes, including a special drawing for folks who arrive early at the festival, before 12:30pm.
  • Be prepared to have lunch or snack all day!Lanesvillain dogs and burgers will be available for purchase along with chili and fun food truck choices like Hawaiian poke, crepes, tarts, and Cape Ann Ferments. Beer, wine, hard cider and non alcoholic drinks are also available.
  • ‘23 Music Fest tshirts and all of your favorite Lanesvillain gear (plus new car decals and baseball hats) will be there for purchase as well!
  • There will also be a “Name the Cow” mascot contest and a mystery performer. Who is excited?!

This Thursday Lisa Marie & Charlie O’Neal with David Andrew Moore @ Dave Sag’s Blues party 7:30pm – 10:30pm ~ The Rhumb Line 9.21.2023

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Thursday at the Rhummie:Ms Lisa Marie!!! Our favorite chanteuse returns for yet another night of the finest in unhealable, deep cut blooze! Yowsa! Worse, she’s draggin’ in Mr. Charlie O’Neal, who absolutely wrecked the joint last time! Kayabunga! Worser, Mr. David Andrew Moore flails away at the drums, conjuring evil and/or friendly spirits all night long. I’m loading up on Feenamint® just to make it thru the night! hours 7:30 to 10:30.

Dave Sag

Dave Sag’s Blues Party with Willie “Loco” Alexander @ The Rhumb Line 7:30pm Thursday 9.7.2023

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Rhummie: Mr. Wilie Alexander! Post pop punk plebian poet and Gloucester’s very own. come see! with Billyclub Loosigian, on guitar and Steve Bankuti, on thumpers. Hours 730 -1030.
Dave Sag

40 Railroad Ave.Gloucester, MA

https://www.therhumbline.com/