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

Menage a Trio ~ Franklin Cafe ~ Linda Amero, Bronek Suchanek & Jane Potter 7-10

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LADY JANE POTTER tinkling the keys tonight, COUNT BRONEK SUCHANEK bowing his dopple bass. YOURS TRULY doing my usual vocalizing. COME TO THE FRANKLIN TONITE FOR JAZZ & DIN DIN! You might see a movie star (or two)! 7-10p.

978-283-7888, make a res now.

Franklin Cafe

118 Main St

Gloucester, MA 0193

http://www.franklincafe.com/

Thursday Night Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line with Chris Stovall Brown 11.7.2013

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Dave says,

Seems like forever since we had Chris Brown  to kick around, so I’m psyched that he’s returning to our stage this week. With all that tooth-picking guitar, flawless harp and vocals, what could go wrong?? He’s the top of the heap in my book; yours too, even if you have only seen him once. Burgomeister of the blues, he’ll have you feeling  like someone put Metrecal® in your shoes. You’ll be flying around the room like Peter Pan on steroids. Not only that, but Mr. Ephraim Lowell, Percival’s grandson and former ROB drummer, will be on hand egging us  toward paroxysm. NEW WINTER HOURS: 8 to 11. And thank you for your continued support!

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http://users.rcn.com/drhepcat/CHRIS_WEBSITE/Home.html

The Rhumb Line

40 Railroad Avenue,

Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930

(978) 283-9732

Reminder~11/8: Huge Indoor Yard Sale 10 people set-up! (1 Lexington Ave Magnolia MA) Friday NIGHT starts at 5pm goes to 9pm. No early birds – (seriously)

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Look what just got added to Friday Night’s Yard Sale: A Yamaha VR6000 amp with dual speakers. It’s got a super clean sound and is MINT condition!

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There are a few things you need to know about this sale.

1) There is going to be a TON of stuff! Including antiques, furniture, collectibles, household items & more. What started out as a few people setting up, has grown to about 10 people setting up!

2) This is a night time sale. It starts promptly at 5 pm and will be going until 9pm.

3) This is in the gym at the Magnolia Library & Community Center at 1 Lexington Ave in Magnolia MA. Magnolia is a village in Gloucester MA, so your GPS may not identify it as Magnolia.

4) No early birds. The doors will not open to the public until 5pm sharp.

The Singer Songwriter Shuffle is back and Hosted by Aurelia Nelson from North Shore 104.9 @ Giuseppe’s Ristorante & Piano Bar 11.7.2013

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Nick Consone, Alexandra Valenti will be sitting in for Randy Black, Andy Pratt, Bradley Royds, TMax, Sean Coleman and Annette Dion. Twenty minute time slots…

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This is always a great time with so many artists bringing something new and different to the show. Plus the menu offers something for everyone…

http://www.giuseppesma.com/

Wednesday’s with Fly Amero @ The Rhumb Line…Special Guest: Alexandra Valenti!

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Hello everyone!

Wednesday, November 6th

Special Guest: ALEXANDRA VALENTI! 

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 ~ photo by Sheila Roberts Orlando

Alexandra Valenti… a young, up and coming singer/songwriter
getting rave reviews everywhere.  I am pleased to be meeting
her for the first time as my musical guest this week! ~ Fly
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Come check out the new Rhumb Line menu!
Coming soon…

Mitch Chakour

Dan King
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

Piano lessons on your bucket list?

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Been waiting til the kids are all settled into school and other activities and now it’s time to get them signed up for lessons?

Come have a lesson for free at my downtown Gloucester studio and see how much fun learning to play the piano can be!

Sign up in November for a quarter lesson package, and get your first lesson free—Sign up by the close of polls today, and get TWO lessons free!

Special runs for the entire month of November and is available for residents of Cape Ann as well as neighboring communities.

Registration is ongoing for both kids and adults until all available slots are filled; all students may begin anytime (tuition is prorated).

To receive the special, just mention you saw this ad on GoodMorningGloucester.com. Here’s the link to details on this special: http://wp.me/p2ktnP-Rw

Huge Indoor Yard Sale Friday Night, Nov. 8th. 5-9pm No early-birds (seriously) 1 Lexington Ave. Magnolia MA

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Tons-o-stuff! Antiques, collectibles, Christmas & household items, junk & more

Set up your own table/ $20 – Includes advertising, table space & table

Space is limited – Call Walt at 978-395-7077

The gymnasium at the Library is very roomy but we hope to fill it up with lots of antiques, collectibles, Christmas items, household merchandise and more. If you’ve been to any yard sales held by Cape Ann Auction, you know they are very well attended and heavy on bargains. Our night time yard sales are unique and we hope to make these a regular event!

They are great because the time is convenient to most people and dealers don’t have to use up a valuable weekend day shopping for merchandise! Please note that the sale starts at 5pm sharp and there won’t be any sales prior that time. However, dealers will be allowed plenty of time to set up beforehand. If you’re interested in reserving a spot, call Walt at 978-395-7077 Please help us spread the word by hitting one of the share buttons below. And if you’re inclined, feel free to print and post the flier shown below. Thanks, we’ll see you at the sale!

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Three Day Threshold tonight @ The Rhumb Line 9:30pm

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Giddy-up tonight with ‘Three Day Threshold’ a VERY high energy Country/RockAbilly and Bluegrass band from Boston…They tour all over the place and we are lucky to have them again… This is gonna be like a real live Hootenanny for sure.

Thursday Night Blues party @ The Rhumb Line. It’s Halloween with John Keegan, Mark Earley, Steve Sadler and Forrest “Frosty” Padgett 8:30 to 11:30

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It’s Halloween! This Thursday nite! What better way to celebrate than to ooze out your door and slither down to the Rhumb Line.  We’re offering our own version of corn on the macabre featuring Mr. John Keegan™, a vital ingredient in the recipe of soul. Dynamic leader of Madhouse®, Johnny K. is more than willing to interrupt all neural circuits in his quest for musical retardation.

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And we’ve got the band to do it!  Keyboard millipede and jazz snob, Mr. John Hyde, threatens to use both fingers. He’ll be there! Mr. Marque Earley, tenor and barium wizard will reinterpret all known facts. Glitar wonder boy Steve Sadler will be tuning up half the evening. Cataleptic converter, Mr. Forrest “Frosty” Padgett  will thrill you with his timekeeping. I’ll be basest.
You should dress up! There might be a prize or two involved, although the band doesn’t count (only to four!).
Festivities start at 8:30.
N.B.: STARTING NEXT WEEK NOV.SEVEN, WINTER HOURS IN EFFECT; WE’LL BE STARTING AT EIGHT.

Wednesday’s with Fly ~ Special Guest: Chick Marston~ Early show starting @ 4:30-7:30pm Pre World Series Time Slot

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Hello everyone!

Wednesday, October 30th
ATTN: SPECIAL PRE-WORLD
SERIES TIME SLOT: 4:30-7:30pm
Special Guest: CHICK MARSTON! 

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The Cripple Cove Quintet featuring The Goddesses tonight @ The Rhumb Line 9:30pm -12:30Pm

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WHAT: The Cripple Cove Quintet featuring The Goddesses

WHERE: The Rhumb Line (40 Railroad Avenue, Gloucester, MA)
WHEN: 3 sets start at 9:30pm on Saturday, October 26th
WHAT ELSE: 21+/No Cover

The Cripple Cove Quintet featuring The Goddesses will be back at The Rhumb Line as a full, plugged-in, electric quintet after a mellow summer of acoustic quartet gigs. Yes, Game 3 is on, but The Rhumb Line has a TV, and we’ll be watching from the stage, too! Come down and shake it with us, World Series/Halloween style.

Brian Templeton to play the Thursday Night Blues Party with Dave Sag’s ~ The Rhumb Line 8:30-11:30 ~ Today 10.24.2013

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 Dave says,

I’m feeling a little woozy tonite. I’ve been having strange dreams about penises and bolt cutters, and I just sneezed and a tiny metal pellet fell out of my nose. There’s some guy and he has big eyes and a pair of Craftsman® pliers squeezing my brain stem. Oh, wait, it’s only Fred!

  But seriously, folks, I’m proud to present to you a new face, a new experience, a new surgical procedure in the form of Dr. Brian Templeton. Many cats grabbed and shook my arms and begged me to get this guy to play, and finally,here he is, the font of everlasting blues. Czech out his web site. Don’t ask me what it is, I can’t find it. Just kidding!
Again, I’m as serious as a hangnail, but you gotta see this guy to believe it. Calling in bombing co-ordinates will be Willie A’s master of guitar goulash, Mr. Billy Loosigian, who looks great in a cowboy hat, and knows how to spit between his teeth. Counting time and his blessings will be my favorite Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. Bennie Benson. I’m really excited about this.I hope you agree! I’m bringing’ extra Diaperine®!

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And, to put a bug in your ear, Next week is Halloween™ and it falls on a Thursday™. And it’s party time, right!? You’re gonna wear a costume, nez. pa? And who’s better than to put a spell on you but John Keegan®? Well, he’s gonna be my featured specimen with a whole lot of eerie lackawanna, tubes pulsing as we go for the jugular. Make sure you’ve made your peace and assuaged the gods of Erato before dressing in that nearly nude costume. We’ll see you then.
And remember: We’re nothing without You, the viewer. Live mucus is best! Seethe me on Phasebooke:
facebook.com/pages/Davesags-blues-party/1413082458915228

Wednesdays with Fly ~ Special Early Show with Hosts Allen Estes and Orville Giddings @ 4:30-7:30

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Hello everyone!
Wednesday, October 23rd

Attention: Special Pre-World Series Time Slot:4:30 to 7:30pm

Hosting this week: ALLEN ESTES!
w/Musical Guest: ORVILLE GIDDINGS! 

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show in Boston for a symposium called “The Kennedy Forum”,
celebrating the 50th Anniversary of JFK enacting the Community
Mental Health Act.  Lots of high-level speakers (including Vice
President Joe Biden).  In addition to his brilliant songs and sounds,
Allen brings longtime friend and musical partner, Orville Giddings
to the Rhumb Line stage.  Don’t miss it! ~ Fly 🙂
Dinner (this week) with Allen Estes: 4:30 – 7:30pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Come check out the new Rhumb Line menu!
Next week…

Chick Marston
Coming soon…

Mitch Chakour

Dan King
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? The Crowell Chapel Manchester by the Sea, MA ~ Oct 27, 2013 7:00 PM

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Baroque pop and soul band, What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? celebrates the season with a night of songs about ghosts, witches, vampires, murder, and love.

According to the Boston Herald “time has come for Mr. Fox” and TimeOutNYC advises, “catch him as his star rises.” Mr. Fox features 3rian King on voice and guitar, Nathan Cohen on violin and trumpet, Mike Leggio on upright bass, Lori Perkins on piano, and background vocals by The Furies.

www.whattimeisitmrfox.com.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter/cellist Kristen Miller opens the night.

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http://www.kristenmillermusic.com/

get tickets here > http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/483913