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
Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014 with Groove & Mari Martin and The Lucky Boys. 7.17.2014
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Groove Therapy ( Mark Pelosi, Jeff Arnold, Brian O’Connor, Vinny Briguglio and Leo Francis) opened the evening. Many high energy songs. Lots of hoola hooping and dancing going on. Mari Martin and The Lucky Boys (Mari Martin, Vinny Briguglio, Mark Retallack Bob Enik Roger Brockelbank closed out the evening. Jazz, rock and roll filled the air for hours. It was a perfect night for a concert and so much fun!
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In just one week Chelsea Berry will be at Cape Ann Marina’s Waterfront Pavilion for A one-night-only summer homecoming concert in Gloucester, Ma. 7.25.2014 8:00pm
- photo by Louise
Getting ready for next Friday night
A one-night-only summer homecoming concert in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Chelsea Berry
Waterfront Pavilion
Next to Mile Marker One
75 Essex Ave.
July 25th
In the big event tent on the water
Renee & Joe will be opening
There will be a solo act by Chelsea and also Chelsea and a full band with Renee Dupuis, Joe Cardoza, Brendan Burns and Dennis Monagle.
This line up is great and you know it’s going to be a most excellent time!
You can get your tickets here before the show > http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/709321
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Groove Therapy to open The Harbor Loop Concert tonight with Mari Martin and The Lucky Boys as the headliner 6:30 July 17,2014
Dennis Brennan, Matt Stubbs and Forrest “Frosty” Padgett, Tonight @ The Dave Sag’s Blues Party 8:30-11:30 The Rhumb Line 7.17.2014
Dave says,
It’s a buzzer beater with my missive this time around: what with house guests and emergency cosmetic surgery, I simply don’t know where the time has gone. If you find it, send it back, postpaid, and I’ll buy you a cherry phosphate. So, let’s go!!
This Thursday at the Rhumb Line we feature that glottal gurgler and all-around nice guy, Mr. Dennis Brennan. A fabulous vocalist and harpist, you oughta see what he can do when I’m not around! He’s bringing along his fleet-fingered stunt double in the form of Mr. Matt Stubbs, on gootar, to add a lot of electrical spice, and Mr. Forrest “Frosty” Padgett to stir the pot.I’ll be on soup bone!
And Sunday evening, from 5 to 8, I’ll be down at the Brew Pub cringing whilst backing up a fabulous singer: Ms. Maureen Benson. Backed up by a bunch of the Old Salties, this portends to be a groovie evening of standards from the good old American Schlongbook. Come and say Hi!
And don’t forget Monday at the Rose Biker Senior Center,where the Good Old Salties rule from 1 to 3. C’mon down and get your pacemakers recharged!
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, Ma.
(978) 283-9732
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This week “Wednesdays with Fly Amero” ~ “Down Home Swing ” Chick Marston, Ellen Ford, Laurie & Jay Keefe. 8-11pm 7.16.2014
This Week:
Grilled Fresh Salmon, $12.95!
Wednesday, July 16th
Special Guests: DOWN HOME SWING!!
Chick Marston, Ellen Ford, Laurie & Jay Keefe. This week marks the first
time I’ve had a chance to host all four of these wonderful guests, known
together as “Down Home Swing”. Chick, as we all know, is the master.
Jay brings his brilliant mandolin playing to the table… and the girls sound
like sisters, with that seamless blend. Not one to be missed, folks! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Grilled Fresh Salmon, $12.95!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Coming next week…
Julie Dougherty
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
Grilled Fresh Salmon, $12.95!
Wednesday, July 16th
Special Guests: DOWN HOME SWING!!
Chick Marston, Ellen Ford, Laurie & Jay Keefe. This week marks the first
time I’ve had a chance to host all four of these wonderful guests, known
together as “Down Home Swing”. Chick, as we all know, is the master.
Jay brings his brilliant mandolin playing to the table… and the girls sound
like sisters, with that seamless blend. Not one to be missed, folks! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Grilled Fresh Salmon, $12.95!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Coming next week…
Julie Dougherty
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
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New update for the Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014. Tommy and The Toys will be playing instead of Choctaw Rocket on 8/7/2014
Updated/correction for The Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014
Gloucester, Ma.
Tommy and The Toys will be playing instead of Choctaw Rocket
The bands are scheduled for these dates, but things happen and unfortunately are subject to change.
Special thanks to Bradley Royds for putting this together and for the info. Plus all those that are involved with making this event happen.
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Music Around Town ~ July 14-20, 2014
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Harbor Loop Concert Series 2014 ~ The list..
Special thank you to all involved, Bradley Royds, Harry (Skip) Pardee, Frank Hawks, John Silviera ( the sound guys), Walter Peckham, the Police, the Mayor: Carolyn Kirk, Suzanne Egan, Gail McCarthy, Peter Van Ness, Lucky, Will Hunt, Sheila Orlando…the bands, and everyone who lives in and/or loves Gloucester…
It’s a community effort!
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It was a great night of music at the first Habor Loop Concert Series July 10, 2014~ Mamadou and The Jake Pardee Band
Beautiful evening, filled with expressive dancing, happy children, blues and world fusion music. The Jake Pardee band invited a special guest Dierdra Darrha to share her talent. She was very sweet performing a country kind of song. I believe the crowd was pleased. Many thanks to Bradley Royds all the sponsors that make this event possible. Especially the sound guys Frank Hawks and John Silveira. Looking forward to the next one.
Let the music begin
Dierdra Darrha
The Jake Pardee Band with Dierdra Darrha
Dierdra Darrha
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John Rankin joins the Dave Sag’s Blues Party tonight. All the way from New Orleans 8:30 to 11:30 @ The Rhumb Line 7.10.2014
Dave says,
We’re opening up the bomb bay with a vengeance this week to keep your summer at a frantic pace. First, this Thursday, let’s welcome back honorary Gloucester resident and New Orleans native, Mr. John Rankin.This guy has spent most of his life playing music and teaching at some of the most prestigious drinking schools in the City That Care Forgot: i.e. Tulane, UNO, Loyola and Parchman Farm. This hoodoo hoodlum will be showing up with his muddy boots and eleven foot sack to show you what it really like to suffer permanent brain damage. He got the gris gris and the mojo clubfoot to prove it. Also, he’s my best friend who knows me well and still likes me. Go figure.
Filling out this glowing gasbag of a gig will be that amazing artificer of the honkophonium: Mr. Marque Earley,on tenor and barium sax, and local boy Mr. John Loud, on the eggbeaters. This will be the zenith of interspecies communication! Rhumb Line hours:8:30 to 11:30.
http://www.johnrankin.net/index.html
40 Railroad Ave.
Gloucester, Ma.
(978) 283-9732
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Ron Schrank joins Fly Amero this Wednesday @ The Rhumb Line. 8-11pm July 9, 2014
This Week:
Prime Rib “French Dip”
w/choice of potato, $9.95!
Wednesday, July 9th
Special Guest: RON SCHRANK!
It gets better and better every time with Ron Schrank.Straight ahead folk & blues all the way… no messin’ around!
~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib “French Dip”
w/choice of potato, $9.95!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Coming soon…
Julie Dougherty
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
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Harbor Loops Concert Series begins this Thursday night with Mamadou and The Jake Pardee Band 6:30 pm July 10, 2014
Music Around Town ~ July 7-13, 2014
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Chelsea Berry Gloucester show on Friday, July 25!
Photo by Louise
Writing all of you fabulous Cape Ann folks to remind you that my summer show in Gloucester is coming up in 3 weeks!
We have rented the event tent at the Cape Ann Marina (at Mile Marker on 133) and the entire tent will be theater row seating with the exception of cabaret seating up front (cabaret table seats 4 and ticket price includes a bottle of Prosecco!).
Renee & Joe are opening and then I’ll do an acoustic set, followed by a full band set with Renee DuPuis on keys and backup vocals, Joe Cardoza on bass, Dennis Monagle on drums, and Brendan Burns (amazingly talented Somerville guitarist) on lead guitar.
You can buy tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/709321 or in person at Mile Marker 1. Seating is general admission.
This is a one night event so if you plan to attend, please buy your tickets early! We won’t add a second show if we sell out (and I think we will)!
On a side note, I want to take the opportunity to sincerely thank you all for the support you have shown me since moving to Gloucester. Six years ago I began playing open mics at Cameron’s, the Pleasant St. Tea Company, the Rhumb Line, Dog Bar… now most of my shows are in listening rooms and out of state! I’ve worked hard to get here but there is no question in my mind that there is no way I’d be where I am in my career if it weren’t for you. The support system that Gloucester offers to musicians is something truly unique and amazing. It really is because of you that all of these wonderful opportunities have come my way… so thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Really hope to see you all on July 25!!
Love,
Chelsea
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Join Julie Cleveland “Pianist” for brunch this Sunday @ The Studio from 12:00pm to 2:00pm 7.6.201
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Julie plays an eclectic mix of solo piano originals, as well as jazz standards, in a style that’s been described by drummer Nelson Bragg as “new age with teeth.”
Cape Ann Piano Studio, Julie Cleveland, Pianist/Instructor
Music Lessons & Instruction
Hear Julie play > http://capeannpiano.com/hear-julie-play/
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Hey everybody! spread the word, we have a megafunkyextragroovy gig tonight at MILE MARKER ONE. G-Town gets down on July 3rd and we want to celebrate our freakness with YOU!…..party starts at 8pm sharp.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groove-Therapy/164865875787
Even though the Gloucester Fireworks have been canceled for Thursday,Mile Marker One is still the spot to be with Live music from 5- 7 pm with Loose Ends and 8-11 pm with Groove! Be here! #milemarkerone #livemusic #fun#thirstythursday #holiday
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Gus Carlson Joins The Dave Sag’s Blues Party Tonight. 8:30-11:30 Right After The Horrible’s Parade @ The Rhumb LIne.
Thursday night, after the Horribles Parade and/or the fireworks, why not stop by then Rhumb Line for some good old New Hampshire blues. I’ve got some new cats comin’ in from the hinterlands for a dose of that good old dancing’ music. First, there’s “Lonely” Gus Carlson, on guitar and vocals. Don’t know why he’s lonely; mebbe you can find out. He’s a killer! And he’s bringing along his goombah, Mr. Rick Rousseau, on drums, another fine vocalist. Cowpie Bingo contest at 8:30 sharp!
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Fly Amero’s special guest this week is the adorable Alexandra Valenti @ The Rhumb Line.
This Week:
Seafood Gumbo:, $10.95!
Wednesday, July 2nd
Special Guest: ALEXANDRA VALENTI!
Gotta go back to fall of 2013, last time Alexandra Valenti was
my musical guest. Another of so many wonderful young
talents we have coming along here on Cape Ann. You are
just gonna want to give her a big hug, I promise! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Seafood Gumbo:, $10.95!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Plus – Check out Fred’s rockin’ wine menu!
Coming soon…
Julie Dougherty
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
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In just a few short weeks. On Friday evening, July 25th, acclaimed singer-songwriter, Chelsea Berry, will perform a one-night-only summer homecoming concert in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
With support from Cape Ann Coffees, Fish City Capital, and North Shore 104.9, the show will take place on the historic Gloucester waterfront under the event tent at Cape Ann Marina’s Mile Marker One.
The band will feature some of the area’s finest musicians, including Renée Dupuis on keyboard and vocals, Dennis Monagle on drums, Joe Cardoza on bass, and Brendan Burns on guitar.
Local favorites, Renée and Joe, will perform a special opening set.
There are 2 seating options: General admission traditional concert configuration or very limited, VIP cabaret table seating for 4 guests at the front of the stage for the most intimate concert experience.
Tickets are limited, so act early to ensure your spot at what will be Cape Ann’s hottest concert of the summer.
Tickets on sale starting at noon on Sunday, May 25th at http://chelseaberry.brownpapertickets.com/
Good Morning Gloucester 
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732