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ARRRRRGGH!

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I’m incredibly frustrated! To save money,we switched to Comcast Triple Play  from Verizon for our phone and internet a week ago. We already had cable TV.

 What a huge mistake! The cable guy installed it wrong, so we had to do it over the phone with some guy who knew nothing. Then, of course, the next day it went out again, so another hour was wasted getting it to work. Finally it seemed to be fixed. Five days went by, and each day I felt a little better about the switch.

And THEN…yesterday the service was extremely slow, and it eventually died. So we call again and this ditsy girl kept apologizing. I hung up on her when she put me on hold for the fourth time. Of course when you lose service with Comcast, you also have no house phone. So we’re using up our cell phone minutes trying to resolve this problem.

Well, after several calls, we got it on again. (And got a refund on our installation fee).

Yay, it finally worked late lsat night! Maybe it will stay on this time.

RIGHT! So why am I here at 9 a.m. on my slow-as-molasses laptop on somebody in the neighborhood’s network?!!?

I’m calling Verizon!

Where Zat Answer from LAST WEEK!

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It took a lot of figuring where this actually is. But we think it’s up behind the Lone Gull or the Joke Shop.  Joey took it from the Gloucester Bank parking lot.

I think Capt Wayno got it “Is it when you pull out of Sovereign Bank parking lot???????”

Think so?

Where Zat? Video with Prize!

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Uh…this video is just about the worst I’ve ever seen, but you’ll get the key points. If you know this Where Zat?, it won’t matter that you get motion sickness watching it. Good luck! And next time I’ll use my Flip instead of my iPhone! Or at least I’ll hold the camera horizontal instead of diagonally!

Clue: This is in Gloucester (not downtown), definitely off the beaten path.

You win a great CD of Kitt Cox’s music if you’re the first person to identify this location! Thank you, Kitt!

Whoops! I forgot to anounce last week’s winner! Watch for it at 4:00 this afternoon.

My Incredible Adventure- The Liberty Clipper

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Home Port: Boston
Rig: Gaff Topsail Schooner
Year Built: 1983
Sparred Length: 125 Feet
Draft: 8 Feet
Beam: 25 Feet
Hull: Steel
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The 125-foot Schooner ‘Liberty Clipper’ is a majestic steel replica of an 18th century clipper ship.

The term clipper as applied to ships may derive from the idea of them cutting through the water. Clipper bows were distinctively narrow and heavily raked forward, which allowed them to rapidly clip through the waves. The cutting notion is also suggested by the other class of vessel built for speed, the cutter. One of the meanings of clip since the 17th century is “to fly or move quickly”, possibly deriving from the sound of wings. The term clipper originally applied to a fast horse and most likely derives from the term clip meaning “speed”, as in “going at a good clip”.

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Manchester Arts Festival Today!

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SeArtsMAFPlease visit our many seARTS Artists participating in
today’s Manchester Arts Festival

To download a schedule and map click here.

Local Musicians CD release party in Cambridge

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KBMG at the Berklee Preformance Center

BOSTON, MA: Singer/songwriter Dan King will perform with David Brown, Dave Mattacks, and Wolf Ginandes for their Boston CD release party at Atwoods Tavern in Cambridge on Thursday, July 30. The band, also known as KBMG, will play in support of their latest studio album, Western Color. KBMG played most recently to a fantastic audience at the Berklee Performance Center and are pleased to be back in Boston.

Their first combined full-length studio effort, Western Color, overflows with wasted love, light, rumors, and castaways—a ragged journey of sound and story combining folk, rock, and roots influences. A highly anticipated album, Western Color evokes the tangled landscape of northern New England’s rugged working class, crashing waves and ultra violet sunsets; and is the culmination of efforts from some of the best artists in the area

Guitarist David Brown is resident of Gloucester, Mass. and is a guitar legend, known for his work with Billy Joel, Dr. John, and Simon and Garfunkel. Brown’s Dobro and electric guitar are staples of the album and each note serves the gravelly no-frills roots-rock vibe of Western Color.

Wolf Ginandes lives in Framingham, Mass. and is a bass veteran known around the Berklee campus, Boston, and beyond. Among others, he’s played with GE Smith and The Mohegan Sun All-Stars, and his purposeful sound and obvious joy are heard throughout the album.

Drummer Dave Mattacks started performing with big bands in the UK before he joined the influential folk/rock group Fairport Convention. In 2000, Mattacks emigrated to Boston, where he continues to enjoy a full career as both a musician and a producer, spanning live and studio work. Mattacks’s discography includes five CDs with Paul McCartney and various albums and tours with—among many others—Nick Drake, Brian Eno, Jethro Tull, Elton John, Jimmy Page, Cat Stevens, XTC, and Loudon Wainwright.

An accomplished musician, King has played all over New England and both coasts. Highlights include the Indie Music awards at the famous Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, along side Luke Temple at Arlene’s Grocery and the Knitting Factory in New York City as well as being in Whoopi Goldberg’s birthday Band jamming with Whoopi and Robin Williams at The Cutting Room also in NYC.  He sites the moment Whoopi introduced him to Keith Richards and Ron Wood of the Stones backstage at Fenway Park as “the highlight of it all.”  He has also worked with Tom Hambridge, Willie Alexander and Tony Goddess, to name just a few.

King believes Western Color is the “epitome of the sound we’ve been striving for, I can’t imagine being able to work with a better group of musicians.”

For more info, please contact Sieglinde Levery-Nicholas, victoryagents@gmail.com

My Incredible Adventure- The Schooner Roseway

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When we were heading into Boston Harbor, the Roseway sailed by us. DSC_1922 [Desktop Resolution]Beautiful as always! Always nice when she visits Gloucester!

The Roseway is a wooden gaff-rigged schooner launched on November 24, 1925 in Essex, Massachusetts. She is now restored and listed as a National Historic Landmark.

She is currently operated by World Ocean School, a non-profit educational organization based in Camden, Maine.

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Here are more links to more information on the Roseway:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roseway

http://www.worldoceanschool.org/

http://wos2.worldoceanschool.org/wp-content/uploads/fishermans-cup-race_9508.pdf

Tonight’s Concert Cancelled

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To all:

After very carefully considering the weather, we have chosen to cancel the Harbor Loop show due to much predicted rain.
So get yourselves a movie and enjoy, yet another night in!
Best to all and thank you for your support,
Chipper
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My Incredible Adventure – Heading into Boston Harbor

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GMG Local Music Schedule – July 20 – July 26

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Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.


Elliott’s

Latitude 43

Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s

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To all:

After very carefully considering the weather, we have chosen to cancel the Harbor Loop show due to much predicted rain.
So get yourselves a movie and enjoy, yet another night in!
Best to all and thank you for your support,

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From Dave Sag – Rhumb Line’s Thursday Night Blues Party

“We got a great show for you this week as we welcome back Ms. Diane Blue, vocalist xtroidinaire and Octomom of the blues.She will rock your world! Blacking her up will be Cliff Spencer keyboard octopus, and Jim Gwin, brother of Fred and thorn in Keith Lockhart’s side. Greg and I will be there, too, surveying the damage and bricking up the survivors with that cask of amontillado. This is a great band; don’t miss it!
And kiddies, by now you may know that  my gumputer has short-sheeted my address book and I have lost many names, so, If you know others who wanna get back on the list, send ’em to me. Bring it on!”

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From Mike Lindberg–

Open Mic

with Pete Malaquias and Mike Lindberg

at Camerons this Thursday Night

Come on Down! 35 cent wing special!

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Slingdaddy!

“Friday night fun!”
Friday, July 24 at 8:30pm – 11:30
Elliott’s at the Blackburn

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Fri. July 24  @ The Gull –

The Mike O’Connell Band

From Mike O’Connell:

“Howdy All, Band is back after a few weeks off, and we are at The Gull here in Gloucester. This weeks cast of characters are, Drums and Rude Comments at the end of the night, God love em Frosty Padgett,, On the Bass Guitar and “no sugar coating musical opinions” Froggy’s Brudda, Wolf Ginandes,, God love em too. Gloucester Native, Yarnspinner,, More Storys Than Walt Disney.. Guitar Frontman Jason Aptt, Myself Included in this mess. Please Remember, We Love You and we need your support. Band starts at 8:30. Hope to see you, Maybe we can get Uncle with the Orange CarUncle Jeffrey Mobile and Orange Ear Plugs to join in This Nonsense…”

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SUNDAY JULY 26, 2009

THE STUDIO RESTAURANT

51 ROCKY NECK Ave

GLOUCESTER MA, 01930

978-281-4123

“This Sunday PHIL PERSON brings his dynamic TRUMPET playing to the bandstand for a night of unbelievable musicianship. Mike plays this insrument as well as any of the horn players that we feature. If you are familiar with and like LOUIS ARMSTRONG don’t miss this player. The music starts at 5pm

We will be having another great lineup for the Studio this season. I have a few new players added to the roster this year; Greg Abate will be coming as well as the new young lion; Mike Tucker, two exceptional sax players.

Looking forward to seeing and and goofing-off with you all this upcoming season…….Stay well……….Best,    Barb & AL”

MARK CARLSEN-BASS

JACK SENIER-PIANO

AL BOUDREAU-DRUMS/VOCALS

BARB BOUDREAU-VOCALS

(978) 283-4123 or go to the website at:  boudreaujazz.com

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Captain Carlo’s this Week!

Thursday: Greenhead

Come and see Greenhead in their Captain Carlo’s debut. “Greenhead” is two guys (Mike and Chuck) who play acoustic guitar, sing harmonies and do a range of music from upbeat rock and roll to mellow brunch and dinner music. Greenhead’s song-list includes Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Cash, John Mayer, The Beatles, Weezer, Ryan Adams, Snow Patrol, James Taylor, Plain White Ts, Jack Johnson, Elvis Costello, Lyle Lovett, and more.

Friday: JOSHUA TREE

As The Nation’s premier tribute to U2, The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to impersonations.

Without compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the world’s most popular rock bands. Unique to The Joshua Tree is their dedication to the entire U2 songbook, including early fan favorites from the 1980-1987 period (Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and The Joshua Tree).

Playing each song with the same intensity and emotion, the band covers all phases of U2’s career from their first album Boy to the most recent, No Line on the Horizon.

Now Joshua Tree comes to Captain Carlo’s this Friday July 24th out on the deck and under the stars. Tell all your friends about this one it’s going to be a great night of music.

Saturday: The Herland Brothers Band

Boston based THE HERLAND BROTHERS BAND is a top-notch cover/original band, meticulously performing the greatest Rock/Dance hits of yesteryear and today. Since 1994 HB’s high energy cover performances continue to wow and electrify audiences from Maine to New York, with their unique ability to cover all genres vocally and musically, matching the original artist renditions. The band’s original music continues to also excite, leading the Boston Globe to write “A band on the rise with a bright future”. The HB band has performed as either the headliner and/or as an opener for national acts all over the Northeast, including shows at the legendary CBGB’s in New York City.

Sunday: 5pm to 8pm DJ scottie Mac

Monday: The Nancy Hildegarde Jazz Extravaganza Featuring Mark Earley.

So if you want to see and hear great new live music this weekend….. C U @ CC’s

Cape Ann Musicians, Fans, and Venues!

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Musicians and Fans!

Please send me your gig write-ups with good size jpg posters as early in the week as possible. That way I can organize the info so I can post them chronologically. And if you send me Facebook/Myspace links to events or bands, I will post them as well.

Thanks so much for sharing your music!!

If you’re not already included on GMG, contact me on the form below, and I will email you back.

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Where Zat Clues-

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DSC_0011 crop1. It’s downtown, but you’ve got to look around.

2. It’s not in plain view from Main St. If you’re on a side street, you’ll spy it.

Paul Frontiero’s Photos of the Kalmar Nyckel

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From Paul:

“The Kalmar Nyckel from Delaware pulled into Gloucester at 4:30pm(yesterday) to refuel and pick up some Crow’s Nest T-Shirts. I gave them directions and told them to buy the shirts and then get out of there fast. ;]”

Right here in Gloucester! Here’s some great photos that Paul Frontiero took last night.  Thanks Paul!

photos by Paul Frontiero

The Kalmar Nyckel at the State Fish Pier!

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The Kalmar Nyckel is a full‐ scale re‐ creation of the original 17th‐ century ship, whose historic significance rivals that of the Mayflower. The present day Kalmar Nyckel serves as the Delaware region’s floating Academy and Goodwill Ambassador. The ship provides a unique platform for the Foundation’s educational programs, offering the best in recent scholarship and experiential learning. Students get to experience the “Age of Sail” first‐hand during the Kalmar Nyckel’s floating classroom programs, helping to set sails, heave cannons, steer the ship, navigate with 17th‐century instruments, and learn about America’s maritime and colonial history.

The original Kalmar Nyckel was built by the Dutch in or about 1625 as a “Pinnace” – a class of vessels that could operate either as small warships or as armed merchantmen. This was the “Golden Age” of Dutch naval power and seaborne world trade, and the Dutch were the most advanced naval architects and shipbuilders of the 17th century.

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Measuring 93 feet on deck and with a sparred length of 141 feet, she was stoutly built and remarkably seaworthy, characteristics that would serve her well throughout her long and remarkable career. Her original armament probably consisted of 12 six‐pounder cast iron cannon, with two smaller swivel guns attached to the quarterdeck rails.

The Kalmar Nyckel was purchased from the Dutch in 1629 by the Swedish cities of Kalmar and Jönköping and given her new name. The name means the “Key of Kalmar,” which derives from the 12th‐century castle that guarded Kalmar harbor, a fortress defense the ship was meant to honor and augment.

The Swedish Empire reached its zenith under King Gustavus II Adolphus (1611‐1632), the greatest war leader of his age, known as the “father of modern warfare,” whose battles are still studied in military schools. Gustavus wanted to enhance Sweden’s position as a Great Power and to secure his recent territorial additions around the Baltic. This would require the building of a navy to match his powerful army.

Read more here…

Art on the Pier

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Art on the pierClick here for more info and registration form!

More dates added!

Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings

9:00-11:00 am

July 28 & 29

August 4 & 5