Author: Joey Ciaramitaro

An Evening of Rock and Blues with Jon Butcher and Friends Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport, MA Friday, April 20, 2018 The thirty-five year career of Boston songwriter, recording artist and Grammy nominee Jon Butcher is a ‘how to succeed’ road map in an ever changing entertainment business landscape. From the days of powerful record labels and producers, through the rise of MTV and video, digital recording, independent production and collaborations, to film scoring and soundtracks- Jon has embraced every element of an ever evolving musical journey. The flourishing Boston rock scene embraced Butcher’s highly acclaimed 1983 debut album, Jon Butcher Axis and Butcher was one of the first Video stars on MTV. His music has been featured in film and television productions including HBO’s Deadwood, he has played and performed with some of the best in the industry and Butcher’s Hendrix inspired guitar work and performances have turned new generations on to an iconic sound. His latest CD-2 Roads East, digs into his “love affair with the very fabric of American music”. Creating, composing and sharing his passion for all elements of the industry have lead him to his newest gig, mentoring. Through his Gloucester-based artist management company ELECTRIC FACTORY X, Jon (and partner Leighton Wolfe) keeps the creative focus on bold, next generation artists for a new audience All of this comes together live on stage at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport on Friday, April 20th when ME productions presents: An Evening of Rock and Blues with Jon Butcher and Friends. The evening kicks off a celebration of thirty- five years in a challenging and rewarding industry and will feature a band put together for this event, a unique assortment of the finest blues and rock musicians working today. This includes seventeen year old guitarist Quentin Callewaert who will open the show. Jon is producing this talented young musician’s debut CD. Callewaert is a local favorite who Jon refers to as “a young talent with an old soul”. Old favorites, new songs, some great storytelling and few surprise too! Celebrate thirty-five years well spent! An evening of Rock and Blues with Jon Butcher!

Gloucester Emergency Flooding Alert [Code Yellow Alert Issued 3/1/2018 6 PM]
LONG DURATION COASTAL STORM THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
Tides will be astronomically high from Thursday night (3/1/2018) through all of Saturday (3/3/2018) with a coastal storm and storm surge increasing coastal flooding and property damage. Power outages, road closures, and other emergency incidents are expected in the next 24 to 48 hours and we strongly recommend all citizens to prepare accordingly.
Additionally, we caution all citizens who are in low lying areas that are prone to flooding to be aware and prepare accordingly. Any home or business that was previously affected by recent storms and flooding should especially take caution.
Coastal properties facing East, NorthEast may be severely affected by the predicted storm surge and significant wave action.
Precautionary measures should be taken immediately to best prepare, including voluntary evacuation prior to the storm. All residents should avoid these areas, as well as avoiding driving through any flooded areas.
Strong winds may cause power outages and we are asking citizens to shelter in place. If your home is being flooded or if you are in danger, call 911 for immediate assistance. Emergency teams are prepared to assist anyone in need so call 911 right away.
Roads may be slick in areas, so we remind all to take caution if driving. Roadways most prone to splash-over at astronomically high tides will be at greatest risk of inundation.
Updates will be forthcoming and will be shared on the City of Gloucester website and social media pages so please visit http://www.gloucester-ma.gov. Thank you for your assistance and please use 911 for any flooding or emergency needs.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND PROVIDER CONTACT INFORMATION AS FOLLOWS:

POWER OUTAGES
National Grid has been preparing for power outages in different areas across the North Shore, including Gloucester. If any outages do occur in your area, it is imperative that they be reported via the National Grid Customer Service or Outage Reporting phone lines as listed below. Every outage phone call that we receive is logged into our outage tracking system and better enables us to pinpoint the location of the issue. The sooner National Grid can identify the location of the issue, the quicker a response can be sent.
The Customer Service Line is: 1-800-322-3223
The Outage Reporting Line is: 1-800-465-1212
REMINDERS/ SAFETY INFORMATION
Flood safety tips: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/flood-safety-tips
Storm preparedness and safety information: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/winter-storm-safety-tips
Power outage preparedness and safety information: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/power-outage-safety-tips
Safety and preparedness tips for extreme cold: http://www.mass.gov/index.php/service-details/extreme-cold-safety-tips
Winter safety tips for pets: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/winter-pet-safety-tips
MASSACHUSETTS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SITUATIONAL AWARENESS STATEMENT
Latest weather and emergency reports can be seen using the following links and resource lines:
Live weather maps and climate information: http://memamaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=0da6e4d888b74317b52b7a5064aa3dc2
Power outage map reporting: http://mema.mapsonline.net/public.html
Latest situation charts, messages and social media friendly messaging: https://www.facebook.com/MassachusettsEMA/

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
ED MANAGER CHIEF ERIC SMITH AT ESMITH@GLOUCESTER-MA.GOV