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

Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line with Fly Amero

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 Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, January 16th
Special Guest: SARAH SLIFER!
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 Come say hello this week to one of the most unique and
interesting talents the North Shore has ever seen.  Sarah
Slifer is a true artist.  Her music covers a wide range of
genres – from Celtic sea songs to American folk, and most
all things in between. ~ Fly
*Guest hosting this week and next: ALLEN ESTES!
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…
Jan. 23: Fozzie (w/Allen Estes as Guest Host)

Jan. 30: Fly Goes Solo

Feb. 6: Orville Giddings

Feb. 13: Inge Berge

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

” Local Music Seen w/Allen Estes” live recording to host Jon Butcher and Charlee Bianchini

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Hey folks, Tues.Jan,15th we’ll be taping 2 shows on” Local Music Seen w/Allen Estes” at Cape Ann T.V. Blackburn Industrial Park, Gloucester, Ma. from 3- 5p.m. guests will be JON BUTCHER! and CHARLEE BIANCHINI!…live audience welcome!

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http://www.jonbutcher.com/

Jon Butcher who recently graced our presence with Fly Amero back in December and who is now living on Cape Ann.

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http://www.charleebeth.com/

Charlee Bianchini who plays around Cape Ann. You may have seen Charlee with Dave Brown recently at The Dog Bar Cape Ann,  or at the Landing At 7 Central. Just last week Charlee was Fly Amero’s guest.

Yiddish Theatre Reader’s Group – Every Monday at 6:30

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The Yiddish theater developed as a uniquely American art form in the Eastern European Jewish immigrant community in New York City and other urban centers, during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It formed the foundation of the American dramatic and musical theatre as we know them today.

In this weekly gathering, open to the public, we will explore the swift flowering and decline of Yiddish theatre and read plays aloud (in English). Readings will include classics by notable writers such as S. Ansky, Jacob Gordin and Sholem Aleichem, as well “lost” gems that have been eclipsed by time.This weekly workshop takes place at TAA, and will be open to the public.

If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please be in touch!

Abi Gezunt!

 — at Temple Ahavat Achim.

It’s gonna be a wild kinda raise the roof night ~ Tonight @ The Rhumb Line’s Blues Party 9:00pm

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Dave says,

I’ve just about recovered from last week’s controlled explosion, so I’m ready to jump off that fiscal cliff once again to present to you that rat-a-tat rascal of the surf ‘n’ turf guitar: Mr. Bobby Davis. It’s gonna be great night as we gather Bob and his wish list of heavy artillery in the form of Mr. Dave Brown, guitarist xtroidinaire, and Dave Mattacks, the Atomic Clock. If I miss a beat, he’ll find it. Rheumer has it that it’s someone’s special birthday (not mine), so we’re gonna pull out all the stops. Come and confess all your sins!
And don’t forget: The following Thursday sees the annual return of the saxophone solstice featuring the one and only “Sax” Gordon Beadle, the grim reaper of all cutting contests.
And, if you’re under employed, why not come down to the Rose Baker Senior Center next Monday. The Good Old Salty Jazz Band holds sway from 1 to 3 pm. Get your kicks on Rt. 127!

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Dave Mattacks

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A  guaranteed good time tonight for sure!

Have a listen here to Bobby Davis.

Temple Ahavat Achim Presents: Cafe’ Shalom

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http://www.myspace.com/judithmurray/music

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“What I love doing is helping students pick up where they left off at the piano, sometimes decades earlier.

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Julie Cleveland, Owner/Piano Instructor
Cape Ann Piano Studio, Gloucester, MA

On teaching adult learners: “What I love doing is helping students pick up where they left off at the piano, sometimes decades earlier. One of the greatest pleasures I get from teaching piano is sharing the joy of my students returning to the piano, after many years away. Or helping [adult] students discover the joys of learning to play the piano – often a dream they’ve had sometimes for years – for the very first time.”

On teaching kids: “I love it when some of my youngest students come in for their weekly lesson and are so excited to show me what they’ve learned at the piano, that sometimes they even forget to say ‘Hello, Miss Julie’ as they charge over to the piano to play me their songs! :-)”

Sign up now for the Winter Quarter and get 20% off your quarter tuition payment! Be sure and mention that you saw this ad on goodmorninggloucester.com.

Click on the website for complete information and details (see under “Studio Blog”) or call (978) 491-1658.

Julie Cleveland, Instructor/Pianist/Composer
M.Mus., New England Conservatory
Cape Ann Piano Studio, Gloucester, MA
http://www.capeannpiano.com
Teaching children and adults to play the piano since 1988

Wednesday’s with Fly Amero at The Rhumb Line

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, January 9th
Special Guest: CHARLEE BIANCHINI!

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It was totally unplanned.  My wife and I walked into the
Landing in Manchester on our way home from chasing errands
“up the line”, as we like to say.  This girl was playing and we
had never seen her before.  Her name was Charlee Bianchini.
We were enchanted.  Her music was gentle and sweet.  The
room was jammed and everyone was singing along.  Cape
Ann’s reputation for having one of the coolest music scenes
on the Eastern Seaboard is completely safe and intact. ~ Fly

Taken from Charlee’s website: http://www.charleebeth.com/ Growing up in a house filled with folk music and bluegrass, Charlee has been singing since she could remember. She started playing the guitar when she was five years old. After learning the basics, she chose to pursue classical guitar. Among others, she has studied with the accomplished, Anthony Weller, and she continued studying both classical and folk/rock techniques at Skidmore College where she attended undergraduate school. She is currently studying finger-picking, and different techniques to accompany her singing. Her music could be described as acoustic, folk/indie-rock. Her favorite artists include, Jeff Buckley, Alison Krauss, Bon Iver, Nina Simone, Keb Mo, The Talking Heads, Bonnie Raitt, Adele, and Brandi Carlisle, among so many others. 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… Jan. 16: Sarah Slifer

 
Jan. 23: Fozzie (w/Allen Estes as Guest Host)

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

Honky Tonk Women come & sing venues~New dates.

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Hi fans & friends,
We have some new dates to announce:
Sunday at 6pm, Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant – Jan. 6th,
West End, #2 Main St. in Gloucester, present two members of the
Honky Tonk Women Band, Sheila & Elaine play as The Everly Sisters duet
reviving songs of the 60’s with Everly Brothers style harmonies on guitar.
Thursday, at 6pm, Seaport Grille features the Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester band
back in the lounge to play next Thursday. Jan. 10th.  You’ll know every work while we
sing & reminiscing where you first heard that song.  Time: 6pm-9pm.
Come early-reserve a table or seats, bring your friends,
 Tel: (978) 282-9799 menu items & info at www.cruiseportgloucester.com
New venue:
Saturday, One World Coffeehouse in Essex at 8pm, Jan. 20th
“Up close & personal” with the Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester
Homemade desserts & coffeehouse treats from the kitchen.
Reserve seats and more ticket information: 978-768-3690
Websites:
&
our e-mail:
Sheila Jones Schrank
Honky Tonk Woman guitarist

Thursday Night Blues Party to host A Train Quartet ~ What a way to start out the New Year!

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Let’s break in the new year with a bang. Please welcome the debut of the remnants of “A” Train, that Rockport powerhouse of swing and rhythm. Featuring the father/son pairing of Rik and Alec Razdan,both saxophone swamis and scientific ubermenches. They’ll be dragging along their longtime piano jackhammer, Mr. John Hyde and dedicated drumbler, Mr. David “Doc” Vincent kicking and screaming to the stage to regale you with rhythm and honk, honk, honk. It’ll be like 4000 geese flying thru your head. Be prepared to shake your tootsies as  we jump into the  cesspool of swing without holding our breath. EMTs will be standing by.
And, don’t forget, next  Thu. the10th, we’ll be cerebrating The  80th birthday of that magnificent maestro of surf mayhem: Mr. Johnny Carwash (aka Bob Davis). To beef up the festivities, we’ve added Mr. Dave Brown and Mr. David Mattacks to the fire. This is going to be a first. You might have to change your underwear, so, bring a spare.
But wait! There’s more! Following in the footsteps of aural gore, The17th sees the annual return  of Mr. Gordon “Sax” Beadle Like the winter solstice , we’ll be sacrificing on the altar of the great muddy boot, asking forgiveness and taking no prisoners. Stretchers will bring in First time guitarist, Mr. Matt Stubbs, wanted for murdering ear cells , and Mr. Chris Ravelli, drummer for Roomful of Blooze. This is the greatest night of the year. If  you’ve never seen Gordie, you should be ashamed of yourself. You won’t wanna eat after hearing this guy.
And, thanks to  all you groovy kate and kittens for supporting live music thru out the year. Not just at the Rhumb Line on Thursdays but all over town, every night, everywhere. We all thank you and wish you  all the very best for the coming year.

Huge Cabin Fever Indoor Yardsale This Saturday.

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Nice teaser photo by Walt. Wouldn’t you say ladies.

Cape Ann Auction House

17 Kondelin Rd. #7,

Gloucester, Massachusetts

http://www.capeannauctionhouse.com/

What you going to do this cold and dreary Saturday morning?Come have some hot chocolate with us and see some really funky & unusual stuff!

This Sat. the Cape Ann Auction House will be at it at again with another huge Indoor Garage Sale!

We have thousands of items for sale. Including lots of records, costume jewelry, a drum kit. antiques, collectibles, furniture and whatever else the cat drags in. (He’s a pretty ambitious cat!)

All items will be priced for bargain hunters and re-sellers. If you’re looking for eBay stock, Amazon stock or to sell at your own sale, you don’t want to miss this one!

Artists come find tons of unusual items including parts & pieces for your next project.

Sale starts at 9am and will go until 3pm. (Sorry, no early birds)

Full Circle Fundraiser for the Hoyt Foundation ~ January 26, 2013

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By Wes Thibodeau
Come enjoy food, drinks, music, dancing, and a good time, while helping to raise money for a great cause!On Saturday January 26th, I will be hosting a fundraiser at the Gloucester House Restaurant to raise money for the Hoyt Foundation. We will be teaming up with the local band Full Circle, who will be providing some tunes for the evening.

Tickets can be purchased for $20 prior to the event or $25 at the door. Tickets will include admission, appetizers, and entertainment. We will also have a cash bar. There will be raffles, silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle throughout the evening.

Tickets can be purchased from Meghan, Amy, Mark or Caitlin Cole, and Josh Patton with cash or checks payable to The Hoyt Foundation. Tickets can also be purchased online by making a $20 donation on my fundraising pagehttp://www.crowdrise.com/teamhoyt2013/fundraiser/meghancole1. Once the donation has been made, please let one of the Cole’s or Josh know that you purchased online.

For those who do not know, I am excited to say that I have been chosen to join a team of 30 carefully selected athletes from Canada and across the United States to form the 2013 Team Hoyt Boston Marathon Team. On Monday, April 15th, 2013, Dick and Rick Hoyt will be running their 31st Boston Marathon with Team Hoyt. The team will be running to raise money for the Hoyt Foundation, a charity whose purpose is to help integrate handicapped people into everyday activities so they may live fruitful and productive lives.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and I look forward to seeing you on the 26th!

Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line with Fly Amero

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Happy New Year everyone!
Wednesday, January 2nd
Special Guest: MARINA EVANS!

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What a lovely way to start off the New Year!  So many, many
people have urged me to invite Marina to the Wednesday
show.  I am happy to play host for this young talent that I’ve
heard such wonderful things about. ~ Fly

Taken from her website: http://marinaevansmusic.com/
Marina Evans combines sultry jazz vocals, folk influences and
rock into a sound entirely her own. Since her start in her hometown
of Rockport, Massachusetts, Marina has taken her music from New
York to San Francisco, and from London to Florence, Italy.
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…
Jan. 9: Charlee Bianchini
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Looking forward…
…to seeing you there!  🙂 ~ Fly

John Rockwell ~ Alchemy ~ Back in the saddle again

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John Rockwell

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas/Hanukkah/Festivus/solstice.

I surely did. Nora and I put a lot of miles on the family car as we performed in this year’s Christmas Revels, 16 shows celebrating the season with an Irish emigration theme. Aside from being a big success for the non-profit Revels, Inc., it was a total gas to be on stage with talented friends old and new in one of the nicest performance halls around, and to share it with my daughter. It was a big commitment for her, including missing several holiday traditions in our little seaside village of Rockport: the Christmas tree lighting, caroling parties, etc.

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As the memories of late nights, bleary-eyed travel, a grueling performance schedule and neglected family are supplanted by the echoes of fabulous choral music and shared traditions with new friends, I am happy to report I will return to my regular Wednesday gig (7-9 pm) at ALCHEMY in Gloucester, beginning January 2.

If you seek a thoughtfully prepared menu, excellent drinks, cozy atmosphere and my goofy antics, I think you’ll enjoy it:

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

I’d like to thank Chelsea Berry, Charlee Bianchini, Joe Cardoza and Renée Dupuis for minding the musical store while I was away.

Finally, I am grateful for all of you who came to performances and supported live music this past year. It really is a joy to sing for you!

John

Here is a slide show of many scenes from the production, set to our recording of “Deck The Hall”. It’s hard to describe the intense feelings of community, mutual admiration, affection and sheer fun we all had as cast members. Thank you, Revels!

Megan McKenzie Band @ The Rhumb Line ~ Saturday~December 29 at 9:30 pm

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meganAll our favorite funk and soul tunes to get you grooving on a Saturday night along with some funked up originals, as well! Woohooo, time to party!
Megan McKenzie wailing on vox, Jeff Buckridge rockin’ guitar, Ed Spargo holding it down on bass, and special guest John Iltis on drums!

WEEKEND MUSIC UPDATE: Megan McKenzie Band will be rockin The Rhumb Line this Saturday night 9:30-close bringing you the soul and funk your love to groove too!

Then on Sunday Jeff Buckridge’s Uke Joint will be playing at Chianti Tuscan Restaurant and Jazz Lounge from 6:30-9:30, jamming to everything from Duke to Amy and Marley to Hebb all on electric ukelele 🙂 See you there!!!

The Megan McKenzie Band

The Four Legged Faithful ~ The Rhumb Line ~ Tonight ~ 9:30 pm

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My head is spinning at all the excellent music right here in our little town alone.
You have to hear The Four Legged Faithful
Tonight ~ The Rhumb Line 9:30
They are a young lively bluesgrass funkyphsycodelic fun band.
A real pleasure to hear and watch…… seriously. IMG_1152

I happened upon this band a while ago.  Being so excited to fit in three bands in one night and hearing just about an hour of each. These young men blew my mind. After reviewing their music I got goosebumps all over again, as when I first heard them. They are totally a must see band.

Listen to the link below and you will see/hear exactly why.

http://www.thefourleggedfaithful.com/music.php