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

Andrew Clark joins The Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line ~ This Thursday 8:30 -11:30

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Let’s welcome back that Tootin’ Torquemada of the Tenor, Mr. Andrew Clark. Last time he was here, I had to shave my eardrums! A.C. has a knack for taking familiar songs and twisting them until they scream “uncle!”  You never know what’s going to show up underneath  that  rock. Be ready! He’ll be bringing along his longtime buddy, Mr. Dan Cademartori, or, Deputy Dan, to flail the guitar. A new guy for me. Then again, there’s Mr. Roger Brocklebank, erstwhile Madhouse® drummbler, to flail all that grain. Me, too, on bass. Rheumer has it that dark, hooded saxophonists may show up and proceed to wreck the joint. Be prepared!
Don’t forget our new, improved hours: 8:30 to 11:30. And, as always, Thank You for your continued support.

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Have a listen > 

“Greasy Pole” The Musical June 27 – July 7, 2013

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June 27 – July 7

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VIVA! VIVA! VIVA!
Back for our 3rd season by popular demand, and suitable for ALL AGES, this original musical about the 82 year history of Gloucester, MA’s famed Greasy Pole tournament (part of St. Peter’s Fiesta), is sure to delight audiences of all ages. It tells the story of 4 generations of Scolafazza men who, because of Mama’s curse in 1931, never walked the pole. A story of redemption and courage, food, family and faith, this show has lots of laughs and exciting original music that will have you dancing in the aisles. Greasy Pole, The Musical! is not to be missed!
Join us for TWO SPECIAL PERFORMANCES: Sunday, June 30th at 10pm. Right after the show we walk right out the door and join the procession to put St. Peter to bed. Our Annual tradition!
We will also have a special performance on July 4th, Independence Day at 8pm! Come celebrate with us! (less)

VENUE

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American Legion POST 3
8 Washington Street
Gloucester MA 01930
CONTACT

info@henryallen.org
978-704-1269

Wednesday’s with Fly Amero~Allen Estes to host and Special guests: Old Cold Tater!

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, June 12th
Hosting this week:  ALLEN ESTES!

With Special Musical Guests:

Allen fills in as host this week while I do an Orleans/Sailing
Rock Tour show at the San Diego State Fair.  Thank you,
Allen!  However, I’m extremely jealous!  His guests are my
longtime friends and accomplished bluegrass artists, Old
Cold Tater!  How do I manage to miss out on stuff like this?
But, don’t be like me… be THERE!  You’ll have a blast! ~ Fly
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Surf & Turf Dinner –  $11.95 (while they last)
Tenderloin Tips with Grilled Garlic Shrimp!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Looking forward……to hearing you were there!  🙂 ~ Fly

 

Sail into Summer “Seaside Social” Music by Full Circle

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North of Boston

Full Circle – www.fullcircleparty.com

Directions – www.MileMarkerOne.com

Purchase tickets Email: Kristina@northofboston.org

Music today @ Mile Marker 1- 6.8.2013

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Mile Marker1 ~ http://www.capeannmarina.com/milemarkerone.htm

 

Acoustic Roots Session with Dan King and The Everly Sisters
Bridge Deck 5-7pm

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Dan King

Everlys texted guitars

Bridge Deck  

Saturday 8-11 ~ KBMG

Rock 

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Dave Bailin and The Bailouts with Special Guest: Noe Socha @ MinglewoodAtLat43

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Photo by Joanne Silva

Dave Bailin & the Bailouts are back at the Minglewood this Friday night! We are also bringing back one of Boston’s fastest rising stars Noé Socha as our featured lead guitarist and harp killer! If you are on any heart medication you may want to skip this one, otherwise you are cleared to rock!

http://www.reverbnation.com/davebailinandthebailouts

noe poster

http://www.noemusic.net/

Joe Wilkins filling in for John Rockwell tonight @ Ladies night ~ Alchemy Bistro 7-9

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Women, Wine & Chocolate

Wednesdays

5-5-5 SPECIALS: Tapas, Wine, Dessert $15 For Women only, and those who admire them.

Joe Wilkins 7-9 PM

You may have seen Joe Wilkins of The Wilkins Noise and also playing solo, duo, trio events with Chris Langathianos and Ken Cleveland. Joe Recently opened for Meg Hutchinson at The Crowell Chapel in Manchester by The Sea. He has also join Chelsea Berry at some of her shows as well. He has played at  many of Gloucester’s local music venues and has a great collection of originals to share as well as good mix of covers from Neil Young to the Grateful Dead.

Check out the video below recorded at Localmusicseen with Allen Estes

http://localmusicseen.com/

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http://www.alchemybistro.com/index.php

Ricky “King” Russell to join the Dave Sag’s Blues Party Thursday night @ The Rhumb Line 8:30pm-11:30pm

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 We’re back on “summer” hours, that is  we’re starting at 8:30 and flailing till 11:30. Make a note of it!
And I’m so happy to have back my all-time favorite nose-tweaking band: The Three Stooges. That’s the dynamic trio of Mr. Rikky “King” Russell, on gootar, Mr. Edd “Duodenum” Scheer on drummbs, and Mr. Mario “Cutie-pie” Perrett on foghorn. And me, of course, on bass. These guys could break the land speed record if they wanted to. I’m just happy they could find the place. Every session is riddled with bad jokes, frothy ripostes, and the most curious collection of self-stolen songs. Think Philip Marlow meets L’il Richard. Everybody sings, everybody plays and we all get inspired. Don’t miss it!

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http://www.rickykingrussell.com/

What Time Is It Mr. Fox and The Rockport High School Madrigal Choir ” A Little Bit Of Blue” 5.31.2013

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Click the photos for a slide show.

SingerSongwriterShuffle for the month of June @ Giuseppe’s Ristorante

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Each player has a twenty minute time slot. Such a great variety of talent. I would want to miss hearing anyone.

This Thursday’s performers are,

Dave Simmons
Sarah Hoonah Smith
Julie Doughherty
Kathy Comeau
Toni Ann Enes
Inge Berge
Brian O’Connor

Hosted by Memory Layne

Cape Ann Auction this Tuesday June 4th 1 Lexington Ave. Magnolia, MA

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Walt Kolenda Auctioneer

There will be everything from art & antiques to household merchandise. The auction takes place at the Charles Jones Hall in Magnolia, at 1 Lexington ave. 6:00pm.  Preview from 4:00pm-6:00pm

For more details go to www.capeannauction.com

The last of the second series of The SingerSongwriterShuffle @ Giusuppe’s Ristorante May 30, 2013

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What a great time last night at Giuseppe’s Ristorante, Gloucester, Ma. So many talented performers.
SingerSongwriters were, John Raymond Jerome, Kirsten Manville, Amy Lohman accompanied by Mel Green, Tee Max, The host for the evening with Bonnie Barish and Nancy Davis Williams“Shake”, Charlee Bianchini, Guy Zaccardi and Dan McGinn.

There will be more shows starting the second Thursday in June keep tuned.

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Click the poster to view photos

http://www.giuseppesma.com

Murder On Rocky Neck~ A slide show of the event on May 19, 2013

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Murder on Rocky Neck

View slide show > http://www.flickr.com/photos/joey_grl/sets/72157633585148783/

I have enjoyed every show that has been put on by Henry Allen as with the cast and crew. I was told the costumes were made by hand by Costume Designers: Amy-Beth Healey and Brenda Leahy. A work well done. I was totally delighted with it all.

Joanne

A few words from Henry Allen,

Murder On Rocky Neck, The Opera was an idea that came out of my Summer Stock Theatre Club that I do in July & August. The children wanted to write a murder mystery about Old Gloucester. We decided that the idea was so great that we should develop it further in the Young Playwrights Workshop, which we did. The libretto was written collaboratively by 5 kids, ages 9-13, and the music was written by 15 year old Derek Dupuis (Renee Dupuis’ cousin).

Every year I work with local kids to create a show that is inspired by where we live. The show will then become a main stage intergenerational production the following Season. We are already working on next year’s script.

Ensemble cast: Alex Becket, Scott Brown, Emma Cavaliere, Caroline Connolly, Shannon Connolly, Sadie Cook, Timothy Edwards, Olivia Francis, Genna Healey, Jay Healey, Henry Jacques, Shannon Kelly, Belle Muller, Rodney Perry, Matt Service, Peter Souza, Elizabeth Wagner, Brandon Waterman and David Wesson.

Crew: Director: Henry Allen; Music Director: John Eldridge; Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Timothy Edwards; Set Design: Fionn McWilliam and Mike Ryan; Costume Design: Amy-Beth Healey and Brenda Leahy; Lights & Sound Design: InterMediaUnlimited.
A work well done. I was totally delighted with it all.

Greasy Pole, The Musical is coming up next!

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http://henr82.wix.com/northshorefolk

Music Around Town ♪♫♪ Thursday evening 5.30.2013

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This Thursday May 30th SingerSongwriters are, John Jerome, Kirsten Manville, Amy Lohman, TMax, Charlee Bianchini, Guy Zaccardi and Dan McGinn!

http://www.giuseppesma.com/

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Thursday night blues party@ The Rhumb Line with Dave Sag. Special guest: Steve Sadler  8-11pm

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Dave says,

Just back from a successful engagement at the Copracabana, let’s welcome back Mr.Steve Sadler. Everybody’s favorite sideman, the commodious Mr. S is sure to curl your toenails with his rousing renditions of your favorite bunion bruisers. Joining him will be a new guitarist: Mr. Kevin Belz, Berklee teacher and all around GP. I haven’t played with him yet, but by all accounts, he’s the bees knees. Can’t wait to find out! On drummmms will be that Madhouse® skin pounder, Mr. Roger Brocklebank. Should be quite a nite. Gonna be a hot week so take care of that sunburn. We start at 8 pm for the last time. In June, we’re going 8:30 to 11:30.

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Steve Sadler

http://SteveSadler.com

http://www.therhumbline.com/

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Brad Byrd and  Special guests: Jokers To The Right  and Leo  Ciaramitaro on drums – 8-12

Dog Bar Cape Ann 

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Brad Byrd

http://www.bradbyrdofficial.com/#

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http://www.leodrums.com

http://dogbarcapeann.com/

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Seaport Grille

 9pm-12am

North Shore Acappella 

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http://northshoreacappella.com/

 http://www.cruiseportgloucester.com/SeaportGrille/Menus.cfm

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Shake it Thursdays with DJ Vito @ MinglwoodAtLat43 9-12

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http://minglewoodtavern.com/