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

Today ! Cape Ann Auction Saturday, Feb. 7-2015 ~ 6pm- Preview 1-6pm

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Today! Cape Ann Auction Saturday, Feb. 7 -2015 at 6pm. It takes place in our location at 6 Lexington Ave in (Magnolia Village) Gloucester. MA.

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Preview is from 1-6pm on the day of the sale. And this is one of our CASH ONLY auctions for dealers & re-sellers.

Auction Schedule:

The first Saturday of each month at our Lexington Ave. location. 

Auction dates at other venues added when necessary.

If you’ve been to any of our auctions at this location, you know that it’s a small venue, (about 40 seats) packed with a ton of stuff! Usually our inventory is more than what our crowd can absorb. Because of this, these auctions have been gaining in popularity, so if you plan on coming get there early to reserve a seat!

In this auction will be be: A large antique postcard collection, lots of art incl: oil paintings, watercolors and more, lots of costume and sterling silver jewelry, antique photographs including Gloucester & Cape Ann scenes, a collection of glass paperweights, antique dolls and much more.

Things to note about this auction:

  • There is NO BUYER’S PREMIUM at this auction.
  • It’s a CASH ONLY auction, there is an ATM less than 50 yards from the auction house.
  • Although we don’t have a snack bar, there is a very good Restuarant next door to us. We hope to partner with the 525  for “Auction Specials” The food is excellent!
  • Bring your own boxes and packing.Cash Only – Dealers – Re-sellers
    THE AUCTION IS ON!We’ve had people ask if the sale is canceled due to weather and the answer is NO! We are running.Saturday – February 7th6pm (inspection 1-6pm)Cape Ann Auction – 6 Lexington aveMagnolia Village (Gloucester, MA)~Cash Only ~Dealers – Re-sellers – Wholesalers Welcome NO BUYER’S PREMIUM!

Diane Blue joins The Dave Sag’s Blues Party tonight @ The Rhumb Line 8:30pm to 11:30pm 2.5.2015

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http://www.dianebluemusic.com/

Dave says,

Well, I’m sitting around the house waiting for the snow to stop and my codpiece to dry, with Weal Of Fortune oozing out of my Elsie D. screen (no sound) and three martinis under my Kuyper belt, biting my toenails and begging for a break.
Rheumer has it that there’s another storm coming on Thursday, but I’m willing to shake my shaman rattle and toss the dicey bones on another outcome: The arrival of Ms. Diane Blue to our stage.  OMG, it’s been a while since Miss D., the Octomom® of the blues has been in these parts, and I’m so glad to have her back. Not only that, but she’s bringing along a killer band with some new people to tintinnabulate your eardrums with the latest ghastly sounds.
Firstly, there’s Bobby Gus, a veritable Boston mainstay, on catarrh. First time. Add Joe Bargar, one of my heroes, on keys. Then trip over Mr. Steve Bankuti, who never heard of me, on eggbeaters. First time, too. I’ve been dying to meet and play with these people. I need the thirty bucks. But, seriously, folks, I’m expecting to have a rousing good time waffling through the entire blue spectrum. C’mon out and dance!

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

http://www.therhumbline.com/

“Wednesdays with Fly Amero” February 4th Special Guest: CHICK MARSTON!

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Dinner Specials Every Week!

Wednesday, February 4th
Special Guest: CHICK MARSTON!

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This week, it’s the great Chick Marston. American folkblues
at its absolute finest – plus a few smiles along the way. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
Rocky Kramm

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Allen Estes

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

 

Mo Bounce, Tonight! MinglewoodAtLat43 9pm 1.31.2015

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We are Mo Bounce…

Mo Bounce creates a party; playing the funkiest hits from past to present. You will dance the time away to Mo Bounce’s captivating groove and energetic performance!

“We care how we sound and perform. There’s no artificial flavor in what we do. Mo Bounce will make you feel that bounce! We will make you ‘bop your head saying, ‘Ohhh, this is the real deal!’ ” — Bren (Lead Vocalist)

Mo Bounce has been booking and performing at various venues in the New England area for over 4 years. Always professional and utilizing pro sound & lighting gear. Mo Bounce is equipped to provide the entertainment quality you expect to make your event a successful one. Contact Mo Bounce for consideration of your next event,

When you need mo’ music, mo’ dancing and mo’ fun…You need MO BOUNCE!

Tonight’s SOLD OUT American Crossroads show is ON as scheduled at Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport, MA!

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Be sure to give yourselves a little extra travel time, and be safe! Join us for a fun, lightly snowy night of music w/ David Bromberg, David Hidalgo, & Larry CampbellshalinDon’t have tix? Check it out tomorrow up in Plymouth, NH at the Flying Monkey Movie House & Performance Center.

Still great tix:http://www.flyingmonkeynh.com/…/american-crossr…/2015-01-31/

Shalin Liu
37 Main St
Rockport, Massachusetts 01966
Phone (978) 546-7391
Website http://www.rcmf.org/newperformance.html

Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents – North Shore Record Release Party for Electric Candyland at the The Rhumb Line. Eric Salt & The Electric City open the night at 9 PM, followed by 2 sets by The Dees

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Eric Salt & The Electric City

Tonight at Katrina’s ~ Inge Berge Filling in for Toni Ann 7-10pm 1.29.2015

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Dear Friends,
Once upon time there was a local singer songwriter who got a steady Thursday night local gig.
This was very exciting for her to play weekly with some of the finest players in her little town. One January
Thusday night she had planned to play with her good friend, and, have for the first time, her cousin
as her guest!
Sometimes the best layed plans mean nothing…this singer songer got the flu and couldn’t
perform!
Luckily her friend, Inge Berge, put on his superhero cape and saved the night! THE END

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At Katrina’s tonight 1/29 from 7-10PM Inge Berge will be covering for me, so please show him your support and I’ll see you next week!

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14 Rogers St
Gloucester, Massachusetts
(978) 515-7817
https://www.facebook.com/katrinasgloucester/timeline

The Good Ole Salty Jazz Band at Dave Sag’s Blues Party – 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM Thursday 1.29.2015

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I’m late again! Poetic licence had expired and had to wait in line for *** tetragrammation**** to re-up my status. So let’s go!

I can’t wait for you to hear this fabulous band: The Good old (Sea)Salty Jazz Band. All 35 of them are showing up on Thursday to wail away your blues!
But seriously, folks there’s only 8 to 11 of us,depending on who has a doctor’s appointment at the time. Looks like there’ll be 10 of us this evening. We’ve been holding SRO concerts at The Rose Baker Senior Center for years, and now that our record sales have gone platinum, it’s time to play the big time! So grab a date (or some prunes), put on those soft shoes and beat me, daddy eight to the bar! and don’t forget to try one of Jeff, the bartender’s famous Metamucil-infused cocktails for the smell of success. Ahhhh.

The Ole Salty Jazz Band  play great music  at Rose Baker a few times a month. This was shot on  Monday March 19th.

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Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special guest: Ron Schrank @ The Rhumb Line 8pm 1.28.2015

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Wednesday, January 28th
Special Guest: RON SCHRANK!!

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Ron has developed a serious fan base around here.  Why?
Well, let’s start with a soft, soothing voice.  Then there’s the
eclectic, hand-picked song repertoire.  But, bottom line… just
look at him.  I mean, how can you not love this guy? 🙂 ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…

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

 

Come join us as we celebrate the the 256th birthday of the beloved Scottish bard Robert Burns this Sunday, January 25th (his actual birthday!) at our Celtic Music Session at the Dog Bar in downtown Gloucester.

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I’ll be joined by fiddler Adrienne Howard, string player Linda Shields Swicker and whistle player/piper/singer David de la Barre. We’ll feature songs and poems of Burns – and other Scottish ‘fare’ (except haggis!) – bring one to share! 5:30-8:30. No cover.

Dog Bar

20 Rogers Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
http://dogbarcapeann.com/welcome-1.html

Mari Martin tonight @ Dave Sag’s Blues Party 8:30pm to 11:30pm 1.22.2015

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Well, I’m a little late this time around due to complications with cosmetic hippocampus surgery,but not to worry, the voices have all gone, like a pile of popcorn by my feet, eaten by unseen pigeons. Also, the lineup hadn’t been solidified till now, so let the nailbiting cease!
Let’s welcome back Ms. Mari Martin and her oversized vocal pipes to our musical carousel of a stage this week. I know, I know, she just played here last Saturday with her rootin-tootin band of musical outlaws, but this time around we’re really mixing it up.

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First, throw  Mr. Mike DiBari, glitarist deluxe, a veteran ack-ack gunner, into a large pot. Then add the pulsations and random cacklings of that tonsorially-challenged timekeeper; Mr. Steevee Chaggaris. Fold in two quarts of vodka-infused bass by yours truly, then pour in 180 pounds of fatback organisms and keyboard stylings of the prolific Mr. Mark Retallack. Beat well. Strain through a felt hat. Insert large funnel into trepanned hole in skull.Pour. Ahhh…. Honey, I’m home……

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

http://www.therhumbline.com/

 

 

 

 

Wednesday with Fly Amero ~ John Rockwell and his band “Loose Tongues” will be hosting the evening. 8-11pm 1.21.2015

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John Rockwell
“I will be filling in for Fly Amero this Wednesday night, 8-11 at The Rhumb Line. My guests will be Robert Brown and Kevin Levesque and together we are called Loose Tongues. Graphic, I know, but wait til you hear us harmonize!
There may be some special guests, so please come down and spend the evening with us!”

Enjoy!

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

http://www.therhumbline.com/

North Shore Folklore Theatre Company Presents “Brain Candy Family Film Festival”

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TALK IT UP!
This weekend! Bring the kids! Part of our Magnolia After Dark series of cultural events!

www.NorthShoreFolk.org

Diamond Cove Music ~ Acoustic Jam Sessions Invitation

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Bluegrass Jam Sunday

 

Acoustic Jam Sessions Invitation
Slow Jam Tuesdays 7:30 – 9:30 pm  $15
Barn Jam (style wide open)  1st & 3rd Sunday  2 – 5  Free
Bluegrass Jam  2nd & 4th Sunday 2 – 5  Free
Bluegrass Jam! …. Do you love that high lonesome sound, that infectious toe tapping rhythm? Bluegrass Pickers you know who you are, so grab your instrument and come down to Dliamond Cove Music this Sunday.

The session will run 2-5 and is limited to 12 musicians’ seats. I’ve got room to have two jam sessions going at once which should help a lot! When you get more than 6 or 7 musicians jamming, it is usually neither satisfying for the musicians nor for any listeners. It just requires too much restraint. With two jams going at once, I can encourage enthusiasts of any ability to attend, and feel confident they should be able to get in on a session where they will feel comfortable. If you are having problems or have any suggestions, please let me know.

With a 12-seat limit, they’re sure to be snatched up quickly, so register today! If you reserve a seat in advance I will make sure you have a seat when you arrive. Musicians do come and go, so even if all seats have been reserved, come anyway and we will probably have room for you at some point.

RESERVE YOUR SEAT by emailing tom@diamondcovemusic.com
Listeners – please find a spot in the front half of the main room.
Customers – I’m open throughout the jam, but checking out new istruments is probably best done before and after the jam.
Musicians – I can’t offer loaner instruments for the jams. Cases must go into the rack or stacked just through door to 2nd room. Click to see proper etiquette.

http://www.diamondcovemusic.com/

Mike O’Connell and Friends ~ Tonight @ MinglewoodAtLat43 Music Starts at 9pm ~ Smokin Hot!

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http://minglewoodtavern.com/

Concert level music and no cover!

Dave Sag’s Blues Party, Tonight! with “Willie Loco Alexander” 8:30pm @ The Rhumb Line 1.15.2015

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Tonight Willie “Loco” Alexander’s ragtime band featuring Billyclub Loosigian, the most dangerous guitarist I know. You’ll see.
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Wednesdays with Fly Amero and his special guest Inge Berge @ The Rhumb Line 8-11pm 1.14.2015

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Dinner Specials Every Week!

Wednesday, January 14th
Special Guest: INGE BERGE!

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Great songwriter. Great guitarist and singer. Great person
for us all to know and love here in Gloucester. The great . . .
Inge Berge! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
John Rockwell

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Ron Schrank

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