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
Joe Wilkins -Tonight- Playing at the Harbor Loop stage in Gloucester – outdoors! – with Steve Burke on Bass, Dennis Monagle on drums and Scott Noring on percussion. Allen Estes opens the night the Harbor Loop stage in Gloucester
This Week:
Prime Rib, $12.95! Wednesday, August 20th
Special Guest: ALLEN ESTES!!
We all know who the great Allen Estes is, so there isn’t much
for me to say except, if you’re interested in an evening of
wonderful music and entertainment, I’d expect to be saying
hello to you in person at the Rhumb Line this Wednesday! ~ 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! Prime Rib, $12.95! (while they last) Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu! Upcoming… Bradley Royds Bill Gleason JB Amero
It’s a pleasure to have back that rascal of the blues: Ms. Cheryl Arena. A great vocalist and harpist, she’s sure to have you shakin’ your tootsies all over the dance floor. We weren’t sure she was gonna make it, since she accidentally overdosed on Polish Fly last week and nearly broke her arm bowling. However, rest assured, all is well in bloozeland and we got the band to prove it. She’s bringing along Pete Henderson on guitar. Pete’s a real treasure and hasn’t been here in a long time. He’s killer! Forrest Padgett handles eggbeater duties, and I, Salmon Dave Sag provide cosmic relief.
And Friday night I’ll be down to Guiseppe’s eating pizza with Orville Giddings and who knows who else. But I think Marque Earley and Steve Chaggaris are the great unknowns. We’re gonna have a 120 volt contest, see who can last the longest. Free sparring partner for any of you over the age of 50! Seeya there!
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
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
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!
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
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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
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
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This Thursday on the Lannon! A Sunset Cruise with ALLEN ESTES & FLY AMERO!! watercolor by Marilyn Swift
We 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
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This Week:
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
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