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

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!

greasy pole the musical northshorefolk

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/

The Brew This Sunday @ MinglewoodAtLat43-9:00pm-6.2.2013

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Riverwood http://www.thebrew.us/

http://minglewoodtavern.com/

http://www.myspace.com/thebrew1

http://www.youtube.com/thebrew

http://www.archive.org/details/TheBrew

Wednesdays with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest: Charlee Bianchin 5.29.2013

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!Hello everyone!
Wednesday, May 29th
Special Guest: CHARLEE BIANCHINI!
After some fancy calendar footwork, I am happy to say this
week’s guest is the very talented and extremely charismatic
Charlee Bianchini.  It was pure magic for me, joining her on
stage for the first time way back in January.  You know you’re
gonna love it, so why not just be there?! ~ 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!
Upcoming…
June 5: Toni Ann

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

David Brown to join John Rockwell Tomorrow night @ Alchemy Bistro ~ Ladies night 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.

John Rockwell fills the house 7-9 PM

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John Rockwell

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David Brown

If you heard any Billy Joel song from the 1980’s,

you’ve heard Dave Brown play guitar.
If you enjoyed Simon & Garfunkel’s “Concert for Central Park”,
you’ve heard Dave Brown play guitar.
If you come to Alchemy this Wednesday from 7-9pm, you can hear it again!
Gloucester has produced some amazing musicians, and it is a real privilege for me to have Dave join me this week. This should be good.
Oh, and don’t forget: it’ll be Ladies Night and there are some great food and drink specials.
I hope to see you,
John

Glostafarians Celebrating Ten Years @ Mile Marker 1 ~ Monday May27th @ 5:00pm

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Monday May 27th 5pm
THE GLOSTAFARIANS Celebrating Ten Years!!

Sunset on the River!

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PLUS!
DJ VITO Spins in the Aqua Room
Sunday at 9pm!
Sunday is the famous White Party summer kick-off celebration. Not to be missed.

Come down to Mile Marker One for double the fun!

http://www.milemarkerone.com/

Lovewhip ~ Madfish Grille ~ Tonight 9-12

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Love Whip Photo by Edson Dias Photo by Edson Dias

http://lovewhip.net/fr_home.cfm

madfish

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Madfish-Grille/219110261434146?rf=117896918222946

You Don’t want to miss What Time Is It Mr. Fox ~ Friday May 31, 2013 @ 8:00pm

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“Little Bit Of Blue” Celebration.
with special guests, the Rockport High School Madrigal Choir, led by Patti Pike.Come join us in the stunning Shalin Liu Performance Center for the North Shore celebration of our “Little Bit Of Blue” album release. This venue was built for sound, with a beautiful ocean view backdrop. We are thrilled to be joined by the Rockport High School Madrigal Choir. We will also show two videos, “The Ladies’ Tree” about Joan of Arc and animated by Harvard animation professor and Mr. Fox back-up singer, Ruth Lingford, as well as “Helium” directed by Emile Doucette and featuring performers from the New England Center for Circus Arts.Thank you for letting our music into your ears and hearts!

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What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? is making music that feels exposed and personal, but cinematic in scope. The Boston/NYC band blends baroque pop with soul noir, conjuring up something like the dark-tinged drama of Florence + The Machine, the roots of Aretha Franklin, and the songcraft of the Decemberists.

The first thing that listeners respond to is the soulful warmth and strength of lead-singer 3rian King’s gender-defying voice, which “can simmer in blues, tremble with high drama, and faint into a yawning croon,” according to Michael Brodeur of the Boston Phoenix. Next are the words, from deeply intimate songs to those that cross into a mystical realm, making the personal feel timeless and mythic.

Named after a Victorian children’s game, What Time Is It, Mr. Fox? can time-travel from the woods of Medieval France to a 1930s New Orleans jukejoint. The effect resembles a gay male Adele leading a steampunk parade of music-school renegades. The group sells out legendary clubs like Club Passim & Oberon (Cambridge, MA) and The Duplex (NYC) and recently earned the Critic’s Pick in Time Out NYC.
Its original song “Cold Rain” was covered by New Orleans Soul Queen, Irma Thomas on her Grammy-nominated CD “Simply Grand,” with the track earning high praise in Rolling Stone, USA Today & The Village Voice.

Mr. Fox’s own CD “Little Bit Of Blue” was just released in March 2013. This performance will feature a new music video by Harvard University animation professor and Mr. Fox Fury, Ruth Lingford, as well as a new music video by Emile Doucette, showcasing the many talents of students and teachers at the New England Center for Circus Arts in Brattleboro, VT.

Mr. Fox will be joined on stage by The Rockport High School Madrigal Choir, under the direction of Patti Pike. Mr. Fox fiddler and trumpeter, Nathan Cohen, works closely with Patti Pike in the Rockport Schools where he is director of orchestras from 4th-12th grade. This collaboration should prove to be an exciting evening for all.

“Time has come for Mr. Fox.” – The Boston Herald

Website

Tickets: $20/$23/$25

20% discount for students with ID (must call the Box Office to redeem, 978.546.7391)

Purchase Tickets

Lisa Marie to join the Thursday night blues party @ The Rhumb Line 8-11

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Thursday Dave Sag’s Blues Party with ~ Lisa Marie

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Dave says,

Back by fopular demand! It’s Lisa Marie! Yeah, she’s been gone awhile but returns to our stage this Thursday with a really hot band and all your favorite musical chestnuts roasting on her open fire! She’ll be getting’ down with the likes of Mr. Bob Enik, on catarrh, Mr.Jim Gambino. on keys,  and Mr. Jeff Casper, the friendly drummer.  Truly on of my faves, and yours, too. I say bring it on! It’s still winter hours: 8 to 11.

Lisa Marie ms

Photo from Lisa Marie website

http://www.zyworld.com/lisamarie13/

Joe Wilkins this Saturday night @ The Landing At 7 Central ~ Manchester By The Sea

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http://www.wilkinsnoise.com/

http://www.thelandingat7central.com/

Dave Sag’s Blues Party @ The Rhumb Line to host Lisa Marie ~ Thursday night 8-11

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Thursday- 8:00-11:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party with ~ Lisa Marie

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 Dave says,

Back by fopular demand! It’s Lisa Marie! Yeah, she’s been gone awhile but returns to our stage this Thursday with a really hot band and all your favorite musical chestnuts roasting on her open fire! She’ll be getting’ down with the likes of Mr. Bob Enik, on catarrh, Mr.Jim Gambino. on keys,  and Mr. Jeff Casper, the friendly drummer.  Truly on of my faves, and yours, too. I say bring it on! It’s still winter hours: 8 to 11.  And this Saturday, at Captain Carlo’s, I’ll be playing with that local powerhouse John Keegan® and Madhouse. A rare public performance! Let’s celebrate the beginning of summer! Hopefully, the weather will co-operate and we’ll be set up outside on the deck where the smells of the harbor will mingle with all the B.O. and testosterone we can muster. Come dance the hight away! 9 to midnight.

Lisa Marie ms

Photo from Lisa Marie website

http://www.myspace.com/lisamarieblues

Qwill tonight @ The Madfish Grille 9:00pm

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qwill

http://qwillmusic.com/

Saturday May 18th
Qwill with Special Guest FISHING THE SKY (a.k.a. Rob Hughes)
live at The Madfish Grille in Gloucester MA

9:00 pm

madfish

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Madfish-Grille/219110261434146?rf=117896918222946