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

Wednesdays with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line ~ Musical Guests: CHICK & ELLEN! 7-10pm 3.16.2016

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Great dinner specials every week!

Wednesday, March 16th – 7pm
Musical Guests: CHICK & ELLEN!

A perfect warm-up for St. Paddy’s! Chick Marston & Ellen
Ford take the stage this week with folk music from around
the world and throughout history. I’ll bet there’ll be a bit of
Irish in there somewhere! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
Inge Berge

Fozzie Hill

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Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

Seaport Grille Anniversary Celebration continues tonight with David Brown, Mike O’Connell, Roger Brockelbank and Dave Sag 6-9pm 3.9.2016

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Dave Sag
There’s a big party goin’ on at the Seaport Grille.
It’s Scott Cook Night, celebrating the very first customer of that venerable institution. From 6 to 9 I’ll be slugging it out with David Brown, Mike O’Connell and Roger Brockelbank. It’s gonna be a blast. Afterwards we’ll be shifting our bods to The Glou. House to join with Madhouse to celebrate the life of Kay Ellis, of Lannon fame who passed last week.

http://www.seaportgrillegloucester.com/

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ This week, in honor and celebration of the amazing life of KAY ELLIS

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Wednesday, March 9th
This week, in honor and celebration
of the amazing life of KAY ELLIS

I shall be humbly stepping down from my duties at the Rhumb
Line.  Not to say the establishment will be closed – just that Kay
was/is a dear, dear friend and my place is by her side.  I look
forward to seeing you all next week! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
Chick & Ellen

Fozzie Hill

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Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/

Dave Sag’s Blues Party To Host Scott Shetler @ The Rhumb LineTonight! 8:30 to 11:30pm 3.3.2016

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It was so much fun on Scott Shetler’s debut gig here a few months ago, that I couldn’t wait to get him back. So, here he is with his jewel-encrusted saxophone and his gooey vocals, comin’ at you full charge.

 

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He’s bringing’ along the King of Ashland, Mr. Pete Henderson on glitar and vocals. Also, the defrocked former drummer of Broomful ‘o Blues Mr. Ephraim Lowell. A groovy night for dancing. C U then!

 

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Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

http://www.therhumbline.com/

Fozzie Hill & Wolf Ginandes with special guest: David Bown ~ Acoustic Wednesdays @ Katrina’s 7-10pm 3.2.2016

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Tonight we start our Wednesday Night Acoustic Sessions.
We are excited to have two of Cape Ann’s favorites Fozzie Hill, Wolf Ginandes, and special guest guitar extraordinaire David Brown for the debut of this special evening.
Come join us for dinner, drinks and a magical night of music. We recommend reservations for these two favorites of the Cape Ann Music Scene. (978) 515-7817

Old Sloop Coffeehouse announces that the Amy Speace with MaryLeigh Roohan show is cancelled. See info below

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Old Sloop Coffeehouse

We are sorry to say that the Amy Speace concert for tomorrow, Feb. 26, has been cancelled because Amy is ill. We hope to reschedule this concert and will let you know. For ticket refunds: if you bought your tickets at The Book Store in Gloucester or Toad hall Bookstore, please return to that store for your refund. If you bought your tickets online at our website we will refund your payment. Any questions please contact: oldsloopcoffeehouse.org or call 978-309-9667. So sorry for the inconvenience! — with Celene Lyon and Geof Lyon.

Tonight A Tribute Allen Toussaint at The Dave Sag’s Blues Party 8:30 to 11:30pm 2.25.2016

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It’s a special week for me as I capture some of my favorite high-value targets and toss ’em on the stage for a big whoop-di-do. Seeing as how one of my favorite songwriters and performers passed on a few months ago, I thought It’d be a good idea to honor him with a tribute. I’m talkin’ about Mr. Allen Toussaint.

Allen-Toussaint-RIP

http://allentoussaint.com/

You may not have heard the name, but this guy was one of the most important tunesmiths of the 60’s and 70’s. He wrote over 1000 songs, some of which are classics.. We’re gonna do like 30 of them, if we can, with no rehearsal, no backsies and no money down. To help me out I’ve engaged my most favorite lovers of his music. Phew!
Let’s start with Edd Scheer, everybody’s favorite frontman, drummer and vocalist. Add Mr. Jon Ross, on guitar and vocals, and Mr. John Cameron , on keys, and me, suffering with a swollen enigma, coughing my brains out, and writing out words to 30 songs and what do you get? Hopefully a stellar night of Allen’s top notch music!
Somebody help me!

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Tonight’s Special Guest: Sasquatch 7-10pm 2.24.2016

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This week:
Beef Stroganoff – $11.95
SasquatchWednesday, February 24th – 7pm
Special Guest: Paul Cohan! 

Otherwise known as Sasquatch, the wonderful Paul Cohan
comes to us with his songs of local culture and history.  Have
you seen this in action?  Come join us! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Next week…
John Rockwell Hosts
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Upcoming…
Inge Berge

Fozzie Hill
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The Rhumb Line

40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732

Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂

 

John Jerome Band Tonight at Mitch’s Sport Bar and Grill 9pm 2.19.2016

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Its time to break out those dancing shoes.

Gloucester’s own, John Jerome, takes you on a musical journey spanning the 20th and 21st century at Mitch’s this Friday.

No Cover Charge.

John Jerome, Geoff Small, Will Kidder and Special Guest, Leo Ciamataro, will be joining in on drums.

mitchs sports bar and grill
18 Rogers Steet

Gloucester, MA

(978) 281-3292

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Tonight’s Special Guest: ToniAnn Enes 7-10pm @ The Rhumb Line 2.17.2016

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This week:
Meatloaf dinner w/mushroom gravy – $10.95

Wednesday, February 17th – 7pm
Special Guest: TONI ANN!

Beautiful music, sweet spirit, great jam – every time.  Come
out and have some fun with Toni Ann Enes! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
John Rockwell
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Fozzie Hill

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Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂



 

Professor Harp Joins the Dave Sag’s Blues Party Tonight @ The Rhumb Line 8:30pm 2.11.2016

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Wow. I’ve been so busy. Just got back from Fat Tuesday gig and i’m bushed. So here goes:
Lets welcome back the inimitable Mr. Professor Harp. Comin’ all the way from New Bedford where the blues smells like fish, he certainly fits in here in Gloucester. He’s got a razor sharp take on all things musical and will have you quivering in your mukluks as he dives deep into the muddy waters. Backing him up will be that nun-eating master of the Qatar, Mr. Mike DiBari and the shivaree-inducing drumambulist Mr. Stevvee Chaggaris. And me, too. Showtime 8:30. See you then!

 

Dave

Proffessor Harp

http://www.professorharp.com/

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40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-973

Wednesday’s with Fly Amero…This weeks special guest: Allen Estes @ The Rhumb Line 7-10pm 2.10.2016

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This week’s dinner special:
Chicken Cacciatore w/linguini – $11.95

Wednesday, February 10th – 7pm
Special Guest: ALLEN ESTES!

Cape Ann’s greatest songwriter, Allen Estes returns to our
Wednesday stage.  He brings with him not only his songs,
but the vast influences and flavors of folk, pop, blues, country,
bluegrass, Americana and so much more… all delivered with
pure honesty and genuine love.  I wonder how many of us
know how lucky we all are to have this man among us. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
John Rockwell

Inge Berge

Fozzie Hill

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂


Judith Sargent Murray ‎Love Notes: The Love Letters of Judith Sargent Murray and John Murray, A Timeless American Love Story Set to Music @ The North Shore Folklore Theatre Company 169 Main Street. Gloucester, Ma

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John Murray is known as the Father of Organized Universalism in America, and was a charismatic, handsome firebrand who preached love, kindness and virtue, sometimes at his peril.

And Judith Sargent Murray is considered the most important female essayist of 18th-century America and a founding Universalist. She challenged the new American nation to be virtuous, fair, and philanthropic; to improve female education, respect women’s abilities, and allow them to participate as full citizens.

The couple was often separated and exchanged hundreds of letters. Their love story is timeless and compelling.

The event has been scheduled at 5:30 p.m. to give you plenty of time to enjoy a lovely Valentine’s Day meal before or after!

Featuring Bonnie Hurd Smith & Henry∞Cameron Allen

Suggested donation: $10

North Shore Folklore Theatre Company

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169 Main St

Gloucester, MA