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

KBMG ♪♫♪ Dog Bar Cape Ann ♪♫♪ Friday night 3.15.2013

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KBMGDan King is back in town and KBMG is going to rock your world at the Dog Bar this Friday night. Master musicians under one roof and offering up a great variety of songs. Ones that you will be able to sing  along to and dance to as well.

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9:00pm  to 12:00pm

http://www.danielscottking.com/

 

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http://dogbarcapeann.com/

65 Main St Gloucester, MA 01930
(978)

281-6565

The next Cape Ann Auction to be held March 26, 2013 6:00pm Preview from 4:00pm-6:00pm

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Walt Kolenda who runs the auction is fantastic and a treat to watch. Even if you do not go to buy go to see and hear. I know I was smiling most of the night.

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Walt Kolenda ~ Auctioneer extraordinaire

March 4th I had the pleasure of going to the Cape Ann Auction at the Magnolia Library
It was my second time attending one of these. I was so confused the first auction with all the number amounts going up and down and all, that I did not bid on anything.
This second time was a little different. I had a method to my madness. There was nice oak dresser I had my eyes on. I got to bid on it but once again got a little excited and lost the bid.

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They had this real cute little woodpecker toothpick grabber that I would have loved to have in my possession  I did bid on that but it went up so fast I gave up and wasn’t willing to pay what the winning bidder did. I checked online and it the past they sold from anywhere from 7:00 to 54.99 dollars. I think that one went for 25.00 dollars.

Who knows, maybe I will own one someday. This one is on Ebay for 54.99. Way to high for me.

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It’s amazing to me how a $3000 mint cherry table went in the low hundreds and a beautifully crafted schooner went for 330.00. Walt said the owners paid at least a thousand for it.

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What I did end up bidding on and walking away with was this cute push toy. When pushed a little bell goes off at each cycle. So I did not leave empty handed after all and for 5.00 dollars…oh what a deal.

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The next auction will be on March 26th,  and they plan on having them twice a month if not more.

This is also where the first auction I went to took place. It was a lot of fun too.
The other address is 17 Kondelin Rd, Gloucester Ma. They will be having indoor yard sales from this address I have been to two this winter and hope to attend many more. There are lots of treasures to be found at these sales


Next Auction

March 26th 6:00 – preview from 4:00 to 6:00
1 Lexington Ave Gloucester, MA 01930

Cape Ann Auction 
Auctioneer Walt Kolenda

(978)395-7077

www.capeannauction.com

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SingerSongWriterShuffle @ Giuseppe’s Ristorante update.

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Giuseppe’s: SO excited for our SingerSongwriterShuffle! Memory Layne says, What an amazing lineup! Shuffling 21 local singer songwriters between five nights and seven sets each night!

http://www.giuseppesma.com/

Thursday ♪♫♪ Dave Sag’s Blues Party ♪♫♪ with Orville Giddings and Mark Earley@The Rhumb Line and more.

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New hours – 8-11

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Dave says,

It’s a double whammy this week as I  get to hang out and play not only once, but twice in a row with that  famous jongleur, former rockstar,  Gleem® spokesmodel and all-around Ipswich Idol: Mr. Orville Giddings. I’m talking about Wed. nite at Chianti’s in Beverly AND Thurday nite at the Rhumb Line. Worse, we’re being joined at the hip by my good friend and industrial tenor tooter, Mr. Mark Earley. Even better, we got our  general egg-beater Mr. Steevie Chaggaris to pound the skins. It’s gonna be a blast as we drill down deep into the bedrock and dig out the gems. So, skip your dentures appointment and hurry on down, either Wed. at Chianti’s from 7:30 to 10-30, or Thursday at the Rummie from 8 to 11. Or both. See you there!

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Fly Amero interviewed by Vintage Guitar Magazine

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Hello friends!
It is my honor to announce…
VINTAGE GUITAR MAGAZINE
features an interview with me in its newly released
May issue… the one with Buddy Guy on the cover!

Available online and in stores today.  Believe me… this is a big
deal!  I am humbled!  Here’s a link.  Grab a copy.  Let me know
what you think!   

Wednesday’s with Fly Amero~Special Guests John Rockwell and Robert Brown

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!Hello everyone!
Wednesday, March 13th
Special Guest: JOHN ROCKWELL!
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Along with his amazing vocal skills and musical talents, John
brings friend and bandmate, Robert Brown to this week’s
Rhumb Line stage.  Do not miss! ~ 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…
3/20: Chick & Ellen

3/27: Jon Butcher

NOTE: Charlee Bianchini has been
rescheduled from April 3 to May 1

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

SingerSongwriterShuffle@Giuseppe’s Ristorante & Piano Bar

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Here’s who’s participating! What amazing singer songwriters are taking part in this! Stay tuned for the weekly lineup!singer songwriter giuseppes thursdays

Chelsea Berry & Dawn Mitschele: Songwriters’ Circle ~ March 27

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Presented by Single Tree Music and The Historic Manchester Trust, this intimate Wednesday evening performance at Manchester by the Sea’s Crowell Chapel will feature two incredible songwriters performing original material, side-by-side and sharing the stories behind the songs.This will be a unique opportunity for the audience to engage the musicians and gain an intimate understanding of where the inspiration for the music came from.Special opening appearance by Manchester’s Alexandra Valenti.Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:30pm.

Tickets are $20.00 each and are general admission OR guests may select to purchase a full pew (bench) in the Chapel which will seat up to 6 to 7 guests for $120.00. Pews will be reserved on a first ordered, first reserved basis from the front of the chapel to the rear.

Tickets available at:
http://event.attendstar.com/event/show/chelsea-berry-dawn-mitschele-songwriters-circle/

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:

CHELSEA BERRY

Chelsea Berry is a singer/songwriter with incredible edge, power, and finesse. Her presence has been described by listeners as “compelling… she draws the entire house into her world like moths to a flame.”

Chelsea is a singer-songwriter from Alaska who moved to the Boston area to attend Berklee College of Music. She regularly opens for some of the best known folk acts in the country including Chris Smither, Cheryl Wheeler, Patty Larkin, Marshall Crenshaw, Livingston Taylor, and she recently opened for Chris Isaak at the North Shore Music Theatre.
Other well-known venues at which Chelsea has performed include, The Firehouse in Newburyport, The Tupelo Music Hall – both in NH & VT, The House of Blues, Boston, One Longfellow in Portland, ME, The Iron Horse Music Hall in Northamption, MA and Carnegie Hall in NYC.

www.chelseaberry.com

DAWN MITSCHELE
Best known for her angelic vocals and smooth acoustic style, singer/songwriter Dawn Mitschele (pronounced MITCH-eh-LEE) is making her mark on San Diego music, while drawing a wide range of fans across the US and Europe.

Her latest five-song EP, “Love Remains” (May 2012 release) has already received airplay on Santa Monica’s KCRW as well as hometown stations KPRI and 91X, and the song “Lamplighter” was picked up by the nationally syndicated radio show, “Acoustic Cafe.”

TV shows Justified, 666 Park Blvd and Elementary have placed songs from Dawn’s “Love Remains” EP and her “In the Moonlight” album. Her voice can also be heard in the feature films “10 years” and “Liberal Arts.”

In November 2012, Dawn released the song, “My Love Has A Home,” a single track available as a free download on bandcamp. (dawnmitschele.bandcamp.com)

Dawn will follow up her most recent tours of the East Coast and Europe, with a Spring 2013 tour in the Midwest and the East Coast where she continues to engage new fans.

www.dawnmitschele.com

The Thursday night blues party @ The Rhumb Line is going to be crazy good. 3.7.2013

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Have you noticed that it  stays light out until almost 6 ? Spring is bustin’ out all over! Like a disease!
But seriously, folks, lets’ stop worrying about our muffin tops and do something about it: dance!!
Therefore, allow me to introduce Mr. John Keegan™, erstwhile leader of “Madhouse”, blues cheerleader,stage manager, and all around general mucky muck. He’s gonna grab your earlobes and twist them into submission, make you scream and cry. You’ll lose 10 lbs. in 3 hours or double Fred’s money back!

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The band’s hot, too: We have John Hyde, Chick magnet II and jazz snob, on his organ again, Dave Brown, multi-grained gootarist and silicone slide master  lording over his spaghetti pile of guitar cables and our Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. Benny Benson wailing’ on those skins. and me, too, on base. It’s the dance party of the season!

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John Hyde, Benny Benson and Dave Brown

Don’t forget our new hours: 8 to 11. This gives you time to recover for the next day!

Also,  the Good Old Salty Jazz Band will be wailing at the rose Baker Senior Center next monday from 1 to 3. It’s free!

Wednesdays with Fly ~ Allen Estes to host with guest ~ Marina Evans

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!
Hello everyone!
Wednesday, March 6th
Special Guest: MARINA EVANS!
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My only regret is that I’m doing a show at Hard Rock Live,
Orlando this week and thus will be unable to attend.  Filling
in as host?  The great Allen Estes!  There’s a wonderful
chemistry between these two, Marina having appeared as
guest on Allen’s TV show, “Local Music Seen”.
Be there! ~ Fly
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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…
3/13: John Rockwell (w/Robert Brown)

3/20: Chick & Ellen

3/27: Jon Butcher

4/3: Charlee Bianchini

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

The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester ~ Seaport Grille ~ Wednesday 6pm to 9:00pm

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Barbara Jansson, Elaine Persons, Caroline Haines & Sheila Jones Schrank
The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester show will be performing at
Cruiseport’s Seaport Grille this Wednesday 6pm – 9pm, March 6th
for your dining pleasure. Location: 6 Rowe Sq. off Rogers St in Gloucester.
It’s Girls Night Out type of evening to dine, sing, drink, dance or just relax.
Reservations are always a good idea for groups of 4 or more.
It’s their 4th year anniversary with many, many delicious menu specials.
We’ll be out on the heated deck playing and weaving our vocal magic.
I hope you can join us this coming Wednesday at 6pm
www.gimmiesound.com (great music lising)
www.northshoretonight.com (great info bulletin)
978-282-9799 (reservations)

Mark your calander for an evening of fun to benefit The Cape Ann Animal Aid with Secret Service

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Cape Ann Animal Aid Secret ServiceDonations are needed for the raffle ! If you would like to sponsor please contact Greg Dann. Business stuff or services