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OOPS Wrong Day: Gordon Bok is really on Friday 7:30, Debbie & Friends on Saturday 10:30 AM all at Old Sloop
This has been a bad week for me. First I leave my card in the ATM (see this post). Then I get Gordon Bok’s Old Sloop Concert day wrong: It’s FRIDAY not SATURDAY (see corrected post).
On Saturday, Old Sloop presents Grammy-winning Debbie & Friends for a special children’s show at 10:30 AM (better check the poster below to see if I’m right).
A whole lotta music today and tonight (it’s already started). Check the lineup here.
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The Honky Tonk Women of Gloucester ~ Seaport Grille ~ Wednesday 6pm to 9:00pm
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
http://honkytonkwomenofgloucester.com/(great band)
www.gimmiesound.com (great music lising)
www.northshoretonight.com (great info bulletin)
http://www.cruiseportgloucester.com/ (great menu)
978-282-9799 (reservations)
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Folk legend Gordon Bok with local favorites Three Sheets to the Wind @ Old Sloop next FRIDAY [CORRECTED]
This will be a one-of-a-kind experience. Get tickets here.
Tonight it tough. Excellent music all over Cape Ann. Too many good shows overlapping, so you will just have to choose. Here’s some help with that. Usually we take John with us, and tonight there are plenty of good shows starting early enough to take the kids. But we’re going to stay out late and party, so we’ll be kid-less tonight. For us it’s Chelsea Berry at Shalin Liu. Even though it had previously sold out, right now there seem to be about 6 tickets left on-line from people who couldn’t swap their Feb 9 tickets. You can try to get them here or you call 978.546.7391.
Then we’ll try to get to Minglewood in time to catch the Toasters’ last set. Carlos says they should be rockin’ the house until about 12:30.
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Distracted driving – another good reason to bank locally
with my retrieved ATM card @ BankGloucester
Last night after a long day of trying to get some code to work followed by a couple of meetings, I stop by the BankGloucester drive up ATM on Main St. to make a deposit. I’m on the phone. The radio’s on. I grab a deposit envelope, rummage through my pockets to find my glasses, flick on the ceiling light, glance at the amount, stuff the check and deposit slip into the envelope, lift up my butt so I can get my wallet out of my pants, find my ATM card, stick it in the slot, type in my PIN and I’m ready to make the deposit.
OK, that’s done. Off I go. Oops. At the Liquor Locker, I notice my ATM card isn’t in my wallet. So I race back to the ATM and the friendly little light is flashing above the card slot waiting for my card.
The Bank’s already closed, so I call Vickie and she calls the 800 number on the back of her card to report the problem. Did somebody take my card? Could anybody guess my pin? Not that there’s much money to steal, but it’s the end of the month. We’ve got bills to pay. Arrrgggg, this I don’t need tonight!
Well, this morning I get a call from Brittany at BankGloucester telling me that they have my card. We don’t have to cancel it. All I have to do is come into the bank, ask for customer service and pick it up. WOW! When I get there, I ask Paula Novo (pictured above) if they’ve taken the hold off my card so I can use it. She says yes, but suggests I test it in the ATM just to make sure. Another very smart move. It works.
This has got to be the best service I’ve ever gotten from any bank anywhere, period! My guess is that there are lots of people at BankGloucester who contributed to making my day today. Somebody thought to have the ATM swallow cards that aren’t retrieved after a transaction. Then somebody had to check the machine for swallowed cards, look up my number, call me, verify that it was me when I got to the bank, remove the hold, cancel the lost card ticket, etc., etc., etc. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!
I have only one suggestion for BankGloucester. Instead of just beeping when somebody is about to leave a card in an ATM, why don’t you have the ATM shout, “HEY STUPID” as loud as possible. I always stop and look around when I hear that . . .
Now, all you people who are going out to hear live music tonight (nine shows all over Cape Ann — see schedule here), remember that it’s just as important not to be distracted when you’re at the bank as it is when you’re driving. But more importantly, if you’re constantly multitasking and you think you might forget your card some day, bank locally.
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Fly Amero ~ Saturday 7:00pm at Cafe Shalom @ Temple Ahavat Achim
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Mark your calander for an evening of fun to benefit The Cape Ann Animal Aid with Secret Service
Donations are needed for the raffle ! If you would like to sponsor please contact Greg Dann. Business stuff or services
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Celebrating Gloucester’s Gabriel, Sylvester “Hooley” Ahola in March
Check out this news release sent by Sara Wester about two very fun looking events :
Celebrating Gloucester’s Gabriel, Sylvester “Hooley” Ahola
In March, Gloucester will be celebrating the life and music of our own world famous trumpeter. Two events will be held at the LanesvilleCommunity Center, located at 8 Vulcan St. and once the Ahola family’s dairy barn.
- Sunday March 10, 1:30 – 4:00, “Hooley’s Place in Jazz History”
Come listen to his wonderful music, and stories by people who knew and played with him, and enjoy photos, displays and some of his home movies from the 30’s. The event is free and open to the public, donations welcomed. Join us for coffee and nisu.
- Saturday, March 23, from 8-11, dance and stomp to Hooley’s music played live by the 7 piece jazz and swing band The Seacoast Stompers. Beer and wine will be on sale. Tickets are $10 in advance and available at Gloucester Music and the Plum Cove Grind in Lanesville, or $12 at the door.
- And, during the month of March, the Cape Ann Museum at 27 Pleasant St. will be celebrating Hooley with an exhibit from their archives.
For more information, directions, and other events at the LCC, go their website.
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Thursday night blues party to host Evan Goodrow with Benny Benson on drums @ The Rhumb Line 8-11
Dave says,
Forest Lawn Productions is proud to present Mr. Evan Goodreau, gootarist, and gargly vocalist to our massive stage this week, as the Dave Sag birthday bash draws to a close. Evan is our certain crowd-pleaser and resident chick magnet. His sinewy style is sure to make your wig flip. Dancing is inevitable. As is great wailing and gnashing of dentures.
http://www.evangoodrow.com/Backing Mr.G will be our own Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. Benny Benson on the friolators, with myself on the bass. Gonna be a sweaty night, bring your own Snapjax and Wildroot®.
Benny Benson’s Headshaft photo facebook
And Monday, once again from 1 to 3 at the Rose Baker Senior Center, the mighty Good Old Salty Jazz Band holds court, playing your favorite songs from the 12th century. You really ought put those Keno cards down and czech this out.
Again, thank you-all for your continued support; we’d be nothing without you. Any friends who want to receive my weakly missive should be corralled my way. I’m always looking for fresh meat. Don’t forget: our new Fred-approved winter hours are 8 to 11 pm.
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Reminder from Natalia: Fly Amero & Bob Kramer @ Cafe Shalom Saturday, March 2
Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St. in Gloucester, MA) continues to bring back its popular coffeehouse to sell out audiences, Café Shalom, on Saturday, March 2nd, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, with an evening of contemporary acoustic music.
Café Shalom will serve hot beverages and snacks. All are welcome; there is no dress or age requirement and families are welcome. Refreshments will be available. Admission is $10 at the door, doors open at 6:30 PM.
The featured performer will be recording artist Fly Amero. Left-handed, upside-down guitarist/singer/journeyman Dennis “Fly” Amero finds his musical roots deep within the vast genres of the ’60’s pop revolution. Fly moved to New York City, joining in on musical projects with members of the pop/rock bands, Foreigner and Meatloaf. In the early 1980’s, Fly struck upon the start of what would become a lifelong friendship with the classic pop singer, Larry Hoppen of “Orleans”. He joined, toured and recorded with the famed group for the better part of 3 years before returning Gloucester to focus on his own writing. His remarkable versatility led to the writing and co-producing of Atlantic’s holiday comedy album classic, Twisted Christmas, which quickly became certified gold in 1995. Fly is currently touring as a member of “Orleans” and fronts the thrilling rock/blues act known as “The Big Strum”.
The opening performer will be Bob Kramer with Al Foucault on bass.
The duo plays a blend of acoustic rock/blues/jazz creating ‘rootsy, rockin’ & blue’ sound that echoes from the Delta to the urban landscape with its unique arrangement of cover songs and original songs. Bob and Al have opened for The Pete Best Band (original Beatles drummer), recording blues artists Paul Rishell and Annie Raines and host the open mic at the Grog in Newburyport. Bob has produced two CDs, a solo CD, Honorable mention in the Billboard Songwriting Contest and has performed at the Terra Blues Club in the Village in New York City.
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Special Musical Appearances Coming to Cape Ann ~ Don’t Miss Them!
THIS SATURDAY MARCH 2nd MILE 21 will be having the original 2007 lineup on THE MINGLEWOOD STAGE!!! featuring SKA LEGENDS THE TOASTERS!!! 10$ @ The door. don’t miss it!
Friday, March 8th Cherish the Ladies, the Number 1 Irish American Act in Celtic Music, will be at Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. Check out this video and get your tickets.
Don’t forget to head out tonight and see some great music starting at 7pm tonight ~ check out the full lineup here.
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Wednesdays at the Rhumb Line with Fly Amero ~ Special guest Bill Gleason
Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!Hello everyone!
Wednesday, February 27th
Special Guest: BILL GLEASON!
Wednesday, February 27th
Special Guest: BILL GLEASON!
photo by J.S.
Blues guitar takes center stage at the Rhumb Line this week
with the great Bill Gleason. Don’t miss it! ~ 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!
Coming soon…
Charlee Bianchini
Chick & Ellen
T-Max (of the Noise)
Elaine O’Rourke
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
with the great Bill Gleason. Don’t miss it! ~ 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!
Coming soon…
Charlee Bianchini
Chick & Ellen
T-Max (of the Noise)
Elaine O’Rourke
Looking forward…
…to seeing you there! 🙂 ~ Fly
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Music Around Town ♪♫♪ February 25-March 3, 2013
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Joseph J. Unis has something to say about Gloucester’s live music scene
Buncha stuff to say.
FIRST OFF: Me and Riley have been booking all ages shows in Gloucester Massachusetts, our home town, for a minute now @ this place called The Hive. David Brooks has been helping us out a great deal. This a cool safe place for people of all ages to go and see some great music. That’s not all they do there, it’s really just a small portion of the stuff that they do there. You can check it out! We got a show coming up on March 9th With bands: The BFs, The Young Leaves, The Little Richards, Poison Ivy League, Toys And Other Weapons We keep door prices @ back in the day prices $5 and put the cash back into the space, or it goes to benefit another cause, or afew dollars to gas money for some of the bands. I always feel like it’s important for younger bands to play with older bands from out of town. Perspective is important. It’s been fun. Come by and check it out. If you want to book your band here come talk to me @ Young Leaves / BFs / Poison Ivy League / Mercy Case / Little
Richards / Toys And Other Weapons
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2,000 Pink-Slipped Songwriters coming to Gloucester
Think we have it bad here with the decline of the Fishing Industry? Look what is happening to songwriters in Iowa:
Bob Dylan Lays Off 2,000 Workers From Songwriting Factory
I moved here from Iowa. Maybe all those songwriters should move here. T Max, editor of The Noise Magazine, might be hiring. He has a new song about pets check it out here:
There is an amazing lineup of live music tonight from Christian Men’s Choir to Funbucket — and everything in between. Check out the full lineup here
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Sasquatch~Fiesta Pub and Grill (formerly Catch 22) tonight @ 8:30ish pm
Fiesta Pub and Grill
14 Rogers Street
Gloucester, MA
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How to catch up on everything you missed — or thought you missed
For all of you who missed recent TV & Radio premieres and shows, here’s how you can catch up:
Henley Douglas premiered on Meg Griffin’s Sirius Radio show last Friday (see details in this post). Catch it again tomorrow (Sat) at 9pm. Then again Sun, Mar 3 @ 5pm and Mon, Mar 25 @ 4pm.
Charlie Farren premiered on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes on Wednesday (see details in this post) Catch him again on Sunday 2/24 @ 6pm. Then again on Wed 2/27 @6:30pm, Fri 3/1 @ 1:30pm and Sun 3/3 @ 6pm.
Chelsea Berry’s shows at Shalin Liu, originally scheduled for February 8 & 9 have been rescheduled to next weekend (Fri 3/1 and Sat 3/2). Saturday is sold out, but you can still get seats to Friday 3/1 here.
The Henri Smith / Charles Nevile benefit for Y Teens Rebuild New Orleans originally scheduled for Feb 8 has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 6. You can still get tickets and VIP Packages here.
Last, but certainly not least, this weekend you can choose from 2 dozen live shows all over Cape Ann — and plenty of them with start times early enough to bring the kids. See the complete weekend live music schedule here.
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The Wilkins Noise is where it’s at tonight @ The Dog Bar Cape Ann 9:00pm
TONIGHT! This is Luke’s last performance on the East Coast. Come get funked up, gypsied out and folkified with us! — with Leo Ciaramitaro, Ryan Goodhue and Luke Conlin.
Listen here > http://www.wilkinsnoise.com/ click the listen now button on the top right.
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Weekend starts earlier tonight
Well maybe all our talk about taking kids out to hear great music didn’t fall on deaf ears (pun intended). Plus there’s another bonus: the fact that some shows start early means you can get to more shows in one evening.
Weekend starts tonight with Just Like Newman at 7pm at Shea’s Riverside in Essex.
Dave Sag has been starting his Rhumb Line Blues Party at 8 instead of 9 for a couple of weeks now. This week he’s got Steve Chagaris & Justin Quinn Band. Check out this video from a few years ago:
Plus there are three excellent 9pm shows. See the complete live music schedule here.
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Dave Sag’s Blues Party to Host Justin Quinn~This Thursday night @ The Rhumb Line~New Winter Hours 8:00 -11:00
Dave says,
We offer you a bromide for the blues this week as we welcome back Mr. Justin Quinn and cohorts. Q has been busy learning a million snappy tunes with which to regale you with his harmonica sorties and clang bang vocal style. He’s dragging along the mighty Jon Ross with his cheesy antique guitar collection and deep knowledge of blue chestnuts. L’il Steevee Chaggaris will be beating the bongos to the blistering beat. And, by the way, We’ll be rehearsing the whole thing this Wed. nite at Glenn’s in Nbpt. from 7 to 9 as people attempt to eat dinner. It’s a great restaurant even though it’s over the bridge.
AND DON’T FORGET: The Rhumb Line is now on winter hours. Yes, we start at 8 pm and play till 11. Until further notice. So scrape that gravy off your chin and get out the door! you have no excuse!
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Good Morning Gloucester 