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
Tonight! DAVE SAG’S BLUES PARTY WITH SPECIAL GUEST: Evan Goodrow 8:30 to 11:30pm @ The Rhumb Line. 8.14.2014
We’re opening up the bomb bay this week to allow Mr. Evan Goodrow to fall on your brain stem. He of the handsome visage and huge pecs is ready and willing to take you to another dimension of sight and sound,where the naiads frolic to the boogie beat. Mr. G is a killer guitarist and vocalist. You must know this by now. He’s bringing along that fabulous Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. Benny Benson to chop some wood. And I, Salmon Dave Sag will be on base dooties. Smelling salts recommended.
Many busy executives ask me: who’s coming soon? So, here’s a rundown of upcoming events: Aug. 21 Ms. Cheryl Arena, harp and vocals, with the all star cast of Pete Henderson, rippin’ guitarist and Forrest “Frosty” Padgett on whips and chainsAug.28: the big one with The Flying Amero Brothers, featuring both J.B. and Fly! Dave Mattacks drums. Come cry in your beer!Sept. 4 Chris “Stovall” Brown with? We’ll be in orbit!
Sept. 11 A new singer! Danielle I didn’t write down her name, But Bob enik insists she’s the greatest. I”ll get back to you! jim Gambino pokes keys and Steevee Chagarris drums.
Sept.18 The Three Stooges, featuring Edd Scheer, Ricky “King” Russell and Mario Perrett
Sept.25 The Tootin’ Torquemada of the Tenor, Mr. Andrew Clark with Mike DiBari on glitar
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014. August 14, 2014. Dented School Bus & Funbucket 6:30pm
Music Around Town ~ August 13-17, 2014
Wednesday’s with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest: Fozzie Hill 8:00pm
Wednesday, August 13th
Special Guest: FOZZIE HILL!!
Such a wonderful singer and player. Fozzie Hill brings pure
emotion to the stage… every time. Please join us! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Awesome food prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
Bradley Royds
Allen Estes
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
Lisa Marie tonight @ The Dave Sag’s Blues Party. 8:30 to 11:30 8.7.2014 Put on your dancing shoes!
Our medulla oblongation series continues this Thursday with the arrival of Ms. Lisa Marie, prepped and rarin’ to go. If I gotta tell who she is, you gotta sleep under a smaller rock. Without doubt, she’s the doyenne of all things musical, including her choice of material as well as vocal gurglings. She can sing in any key ,and unlock all the secrets. She’s invited along some groove postulates, too. First, there’s Scott Marshall, on gootar, a new guy for me, but the reviews have been excellent. Then there’s Johnny Juxo (don’t you love that name?), keyboard centipede and a regular jackhammer on the ivories. Love his style! Add a dollop of Dana Bonardi, on skins and the confused ramblings of Salmon Dave Sag, on base, and what do you have? A most memorable evening!
But wait! There’s more! I’ll be back that Saturday filling in on bass for that magical Queen of the local scene, Ms. Mari Martin. Always a great dance party. Not sure who’s showing up, but Mark Earley will be there with his honkaphonium. I can’t wait!
And, of course, for the Serutan® and Depends© crowd, I’ll be at the Rose Baker Senior Center on Monday. From 1 to 3 the Old Salty Jazz Band attempts to kick up its heels without needing physical therapy. If you’re free, you should see this before you have to go there by necessity.
And don’t forget, next Saturday is the 3rd Annual Globster Blooze Festival, in Stage Fort Park! A great lineup! I’ll see you there!
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, Ma.
978-283-9732
Wednesdays with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line ~ Special Guest: Toni Ann Enes 8.6.2014
This Week:
Grilled Salmon, $12.95!
Wednesday, August 6th
Special Guest: TONI ANN!!

Toni Ann Enes joins us once again. Gentle voice. Soulful
music. Pure joy. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Grilled Salmon, $12.95!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
Fozzie Hill

Bradley Royds

Allen Estes

Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
Grilled Salmon, $12.95!
Wednesday, August 6th
Special Guest: TONI ANN!!
Toni Ann Enes joins us once again. Gentle voice. Soulful
music. Pure joy. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Grilled Salmon, $12.95!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
Fozzie Hill
Bradley Royds
Allen Estes
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
Music Around Town ~ August 5-10, 2014
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Next “Cape Ann Contra Dance” Friday night series, coming up August 8th
Willie ” Loco” Alexander Tonight! Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line 8:30-11:30 July 31, 2014
I’m psyched that Willie “Loco” Alexander is joining me this week! Forget this “Godfather” jazz: Willie is the real deal. Anybody with this kind of history is my kind of guy. His jackhammer style spackles all the cracks in the real rock ‘n’ roll pantheon. Makes me feel 20 again!
He’ll be bringing his longtime guitarist, Mr. Billy Loosigian, the phlegmatic,articulate articulator of artifice with him along with that cackling, lightning cracker, Mr. Steve Chaggaris, on the skins. I’ll be on bass, as usual. Stick that safety pin in your brain and dream about the days you never lived through! Hours:8:30 to 11:30.
The Rhumb Line
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
2nd Annual Bluefin Brewfest & WZLX Listener Cruise!
Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014 Alek Razdan & The A-Train Orchestra & Mike O’Connell Band
Alek Razdan and the A-Train Orchestra
Alek Razdan and the A-Train Orchestra is composed of 20-year-old Alek Razdan on vocals and saxes, his father Rikki Razdan on saxes, Ken Demaine on bass, Dave “Doc” Vincent on drums, and Dan Whalen on guitar. The group is based out of Rockport and Gloucester, MA, and was formed in the summer of 2010.
Alek Razdan and the A-Train Orchestra appear regularly around Cape Ann and the Boston area. They have performed at festivals, night-clubs, and private parties. Playing a unique blend of blues, jump-blues, and swing covers and originals, the group puts on an energetic and extremely danceable show.
The band’s new album, “Alek Razdan and the A-Train Orchestra: Two-Timin'”, was released in January of 2012. The title track, “Two-Timin'”, was the Grammy U award winner of the Indaba Music Master Critique competition, held in New York City, New York.
Mike O’Connell and Friends
blues/rock/ originals/ jam band
Mike O’Connell Worcester Born Blues Rocker has been living in Gloucester for 13 yrs
Tomorrow Night Harbor Loop Concerts in Gloucester with Local Natives Jay Aptt, Leo Ciaramitaro and Ben Ferrini play this concert with me,, we did a couple of practices and ready to rip some songs for you,, we have a good set. so come see,, bring your blankets coolers and juice boxes, kids,, Love MO’C
This Thursday on the Lannon! A Sunset Cruise with ALLEN ESTES & FLY AMERO!!
This Thursday on the Lannon!
A Sunset Cruise with
ALLEN ESTES & FLY AMERO!!
watercolor by Marilyn Swift
A Sunset Cruise with
ALLEN ESTES & FLY AMERO!!
watercolor by Marilyn SwiftWe only do this once a year, folks, so… please don’t miss it! Sitting on the deck of
the Thomas E. Lannon is perhaps the most elegant way to appreciate the amazing
and beautiful city in which we live. Actually, there always seems to be people from
other parts of the country (and world) on board, taking it all in for the very first
time. We find ourselves looking at familiar waters through fresh eyes as we hear
their stories from points beyond the island. But it’s Tommy, Kay and the rest of the
Ellis crew who are the true stars of the show. So smooth and professional, you can
hardly tell there’s serious work being done all around you – until you volunteer to
help hoist a sail, that is!
Thursday, July 31st
A Sunset Cruise with Great Music!
6:30 – 8:30pm (be at the dock by 6:15)
The Thomas E. Lannon
Seven Seas Wharf at The Gloucester House Restaurant
Rogers Street (Rte. 127) | Gloucester, MA 01930
978–281–6634 | info@schooner.org
Visit: http://schooner.org/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
the Thomas E. Lannon is perhaps the most elegant way to appreciate the amazing
and beautiful city in which we live. Actually, there always seems to be people from
other parts of the country (and world) on board, taking it all in for the very first
time. We find ourselves looking at familiar waters through fresh eyes as we hear
their stories from points beyond the island. But it’s Tommy, Kay and the rest of the
Ellis crew who are the true stars of the show. So smooth and professional, you can
hardly tell there’s serious work being done all around you – until you volunteer to
help hoist a sail, that is!
Thursday, July 31st
A Sunset Cruise with Great Music!
6:30 – 8:30pm (be at the dock by 6:15)
The Thomas E. Lannon
Seven Seas Wharf at The Gloucester House Restaurant
Rogers Street (Rte. 127) | Gloucester, MA 01930
978–281–6634 | info@schooner.org
Visit: http://schooner.org/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest:Inge Berge
This Week:
Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad, $12.95!
Wednesday, July 30th
Special Guest: INGE BERGE!!

photo by Sheila Roberts Orlando
Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad, $12.95!
Wednesday, July 30th
Special Guest: INGE BERGE!!
photo by Sheila Roberts Orlando
Inge Berge is among the finest and most sophisticated
songwriters on Cape Ann. His lyric is sharp. His music is
self-contained and utterly complete. And his right hand hits
a perfect groove on the guitar – every time. World class all
the way. ~ Fly
Upcoming…
8/06 Toni Ann
8/13 Fozzie Hill
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
Music Around Town ~ July 28 to August 3, 2014
Sunday night’s performance at Stage Fort Park has been postponed. However, our make up date is this Wednesday, July 30th at 7pm.
Diane Blue joins The Dave Sag’s Blues Party tomorrow night @ The Rhumb Line. 8:30pm to 11:30pm 7.24.2014
This thursday, let’s welcome back the one and only Octomom of the blues: Ms. Diane Blue. A master of the harp and vocal half pipes, we’re callin’ in a special hazmat team in to deal with the proceedings.

First, there’s Mr. Pete Henderson, a fine, water-cooled 50 caliber guitarist, to chase away your demons, then adding Mr. Joe Bargar, a relentless air hammer, on keys, and Ms. Kathy Berkley,drummbler, to chop some wood for ya. Of course,I’ll be on base. I haven’t had these cats up here for a long while, and I’m really quivering with anticipation. It’ll be great night! 8:30 to 11:30 at the Rummie.
40 Railroad Ave
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
(978) 283-9732
Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ This week’s special guest are Julie Dougherty with Woody Woodward. 8-11pm 7.23.2014
This Week:
Fresh Baked Haddock, $12.95!
Wednesday, July 23th
Special Guest: JULIE DOUGHERTY!!
Julie Dougherty has recently released her third CD, The Sweet
Unraveling. This disc begins yet another chapter in a full and
rewarding career of writing and performing as one of the finest
divas in New England’s substantial folk/pop arena. With over 30
years as a career singer-songwriter, Julie has well established
herself as a respected and loved performer in the region’s folk
scene. In addition, Julie has enjoyed extensive forays into the
music scenes of Nashville, Texas, and Los Angeles. Read more
on her website… http://www.juliedougherty.net/
Woody Woodward accompanies Julie this week, and is a veteran working bassist
with 30+ years on stage and in the studio. Beyond his extensive work with Julie,
Woody has performed and recorded with a long list of artists including The Shaw
Brothers, Tommy Makeem, Conspiracy, Triad, Cutts Road, The Fabulous
Clams and others. Woody performed in the studio band for the TV series
“Songwriters In The Round”, backing artists such as Chris Smithers, Noel Paul
Stookey, Al Kooper and many others. Woody has performed around the US,
Canada, Japan, and Hong Kong.
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Fresh Baked Haddock, $12.95!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Upcoming…
Fozzie Hill
Allen Estes
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly

























