Category: GMG Music Schedule

If you’re not on vacation, find an excuse to take tomorrow off

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There’s so much going on tomorrow that it’s just not a good day to be at work.

Gloucester’s Sidewalk Bazaar kicks off at 9am and must be better than ever — otherwise why would our boy Joey represent?

Click here to download the complete Sidewalk Bazaar Schedule

The Farmer’s Market starts at 3pm at Stage Fort Park — remember it’s ON, regardless of the weather.  And the knife guy (forgot his name) will be there this week.  I’m bringing my precious Sabatier French knife that I got in 1974 so he can fix the curve, which I have not been able to maintain properly because I only have a stone, not a grinder.  More on that later . . .

At 6:30pm Allen Estes and Fly Amero will be on the Schooner Lannon for a gorgeous Sunset Music Sail.  Call 978-281-6634 for tickets.  Seeing these two aboard the Lannon is a must.  No mics, no amps, no speakers.  You know you’re in the presence to world-class musicians when there’s literally nothing between you and the sound of voices and guitars.

For all of you who won’t fit on the Lannon, check out Nights on the Neck, which starts at 5pm.  This week you can see singer/songwriter and Noise founder/editor T Max at 8:45.

And of course there’s the Harbor Loop Concert starting at 6:30 — always a good time –and you can bring your kids and watch them dance.  If you video your kids dancing (or other kids) put it up on YouTube and paste the link in a comment to this post.  We’ll show it to all of Gloucester.

If that’s not enough, six other venues have music of all kinds.

But let’s not forget about tonight!  Fly Amero is back from Larry Hoppen’s memorial service and will host the great Inge Berge at Rhumbline.  Marina Evans joins Dennis Monagle at Minglewood.  Steve Caraway hosts an open mic at Catch 22 …

Whew!  I could go on and on.  See the complete live music schedule here.

Dave Sag’s Blues Party To Host John Rankin @ The Rhumb Line This Thursday

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Photo by Sharon Lowe

  Well, kids, it’s about that time again. The mad rush of summer visitors at my house has got me in a tizzy and despite visits by the FBI and DEA, the madness continues with the arrival of Mr. John Rankin from New Orleans. He’ll be arriving soon with his muddy boots and resonator guitar to assail you with the entire catalogue of N.O.roots music. Educator,emulator,excavator, this guy does it all. And sings, too.
John has been so busy, what with performances, guitar workshops and teaching, that I’m so glad the New Orleans cops have let him have the opportunity to flee the state and come up here for some much needed community service. I promised to send him back on time.Put up my home as collateral, too.
On drums ,we’ll be sporting Mr. Andrew Jones, who’s been furiously trying to learn the N.O. style of sloppy groove,and with all of us drooling, it’s gonna be a mess. Bring paper towels!
And don’t forget: Monday afternoon from 1 to 3 the Good Old Salty Jazz Band hits the dirt at the Rose Baker Senior Center. It’s free, for all of you who are economically challenged. Mr. Rankin will be playing with us, too. You don’t know what you’re missing. It’s better than “Cats”.

http://www.johnrankin.net/index.html

Two Cable shows feature new music tomorrow (Wednesday)

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Two excellent shows premiere tomorrow (Wednesday) on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.  At 6:30pm, Allen Estes welcomes his family for a special, very lively Local Music Seen that’s sort of like a peek into the family living room.

Then at 7:30pm Blues Festival producers Bob Hastings and Paul Benjamin are Rick Sagall’s guest on Cape Ann Report — complete with footage of some of the stars of the festival.  See a preview of that very special show below.

Tonight you can see some of Cape Ann’s finest musicians for free and if you have tickets to  the sold out Ladysmith Black Mambazo concert at Shalin Liu, you’re in for a treat!  See the full live music lineup here.

Joshua Nelson aka "The Prince of Kosher Gospel" this Friday, August 3rd at 7 pm.

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Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St., Gloucester) is hosting a Musical Shabbat with a special guest Joshua Nelson aka "The Prince of Kosher Gospel" this Friday, August 3rd at 7 pm.
This event is free and all faiths are welcome to attend!

Check out Joshua Nelson’s music here
"Gloucester Daily Times" has featured this event here

joshua-nelson

Cape Ann Talent Will Be In Full Force at The Weekend’s Festival By The Sea

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This Saturday’s Festival By The Sea is expected to draw crowds of visitors excited to experience the best of the Cape Ann art, music, and food scenes in downtown Manchester by the Sea. With art and food vendors extending from Town Hall Common, through town center and down to Masconomo Park, there will be something for everyone. From painters and photographers to jewelers and crafters, visitors will have the opportunity to shop the local arts at a variety of price points.

While taking in the work of local artists, visitors will be treated to a special afternoon of live music on 2 stages. The Town Hall stage will feature soloists and duos including Charlee Bianchini, Janice Fullman with Izzy Attenborough, Bradley Royds, Joe Wilkins, and local music staple, Dan King. According to Co-chair and Musical Director, Chris Langathianos, “each musician will play about a 45 minute set.” He added, “we really wanted the opportunity to feature as much of the local talent as possible. I don’t think a lot of people recognize how lucky we are to live on the North Shore – Cape Ann, in particular. If you love live music, you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else in New England with the depth of talent that we have on Cape Ann.”

The waterfont stage in Masconomo Park with feature a separate lineup of musicians, including Henry Allen & The New Swingset, Just Like Newman, The Dejas, Marina Evans with Jack Tomiaolo, and Chris Phillips. The day will end with an extra special, 2-hour finalé concert by The Chelsea Berry Band from 6 to 8pm.

Speaking of the evening’s finalé concert, Langathianos said, “This is one of the things that the Festival committee really set out to do when we created this event – we wanted to cap it off with a special, family-friendly, musical event in Masconomo Park. We were very fortunate to sign on Chelsea Berry and her band fresh off of opening up for Chris Isaak at The North Shore Music Theatre last month. She is a gifted songwriter and performer and she is backed by a top notch band that includes, Michael Thomas Doyle, Pete Iannitto, Michael Feingold, and Renee Dupuis.”

The Festival came together pretty quickly when it was announced that The Manchester Arts’ Festival was taking a hiatus in 2012. A group of local residents came together and formed a committee to explore creating a new event that would bring visitors to town to support local businesses while shopping from local artists and hearing the music of local musicians. With the support of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, Festival By The Sea was born.

Co-Chair, Michael Storella said, “we felt that a summer festival in Manchester was essential, not just for the businesses in town, but it has also become a summer rite of passage. We were troubled by the thought of a summer without an event like this in town.” After some quick preliminary planning and a speedy approval by the Board of Selectment, a date was set and the wheels were in motion. Storella added, “we were able to get things moving along quickly thanks to the instant support of Singleton Plumbing & Heating, who immediately stepped up with a generous donation to get the event off the ground. That coupled with the support of The Chamber of Commerce and local businesses made this event possible.”

The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 4th from 11am to 8pm. Artists will be set up from 11am to 6pm and from 6 to 8pm, action will shift to Masconomo Park for the Chelsea Berry concert. Event maps and music schedules will be available at local shops at the end of the week or by visiting www.facebook.com/festivalbythesea.

Thought you had plenty of time to save $12 on the Blues Festival? Time is running out.

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Henri Smith with an all-star band at North Shore Music Theatre 6/30/12
Henri Smith will open the Gloucester Blues Festival next Saturday 8/11 at 11am
photo by Paul Lyden

You’ve only got ONE MORE WEEK to purchase tickets for $28.  On-line ticket sales END next Monday (Aug 6).  After that, tickets will be $40 at the gate.  Get your tickets here.

It’s a big week for music on Cape Ann, with over 30 artists just through Friday.  Something for every taste — from Sea Shanties to South Africa to Soul to Sing-A-Long — performing in restaurants, pubs, schooners, parks, concert halls, theatres . . . even in the streets.  See full music lineup here.

Help me cure those post-swing blues…

Posted on by Joanne

Greetings:

It was an amazing weekend at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. The Cape Ann Big Band blew away the crowd during two sold-out shows with their energy and swing. It was a privilege to sing with them and share in that incredible energy.

So now, Monday morning, I’ve got to figure out a way to cure these dreadful withdrawal symptoms. I hope you can join me this Wednesday from 7-9 at Alchemy in Gloucester. Super fretmaster Flynn Cohen will be joining me, and I look forward to that.

Friday, it’s rock and roll at a private party on Eastern Point with Human Jukebox: Dave Koen, Kevin Levesque, myself and the inimitable Gordon Baird.

Saturday, I play two sets at 11am and 1pm with friend and fiddler Larry Young at the Manchester Public Library during (but not affiliated with) the Festival-by-the-Sea.

I’d love to see you!

John

Wednesdays at The Rhumb Line

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, August 1st
Special Guest: INGE BERGE!

Get ready for yet another night of incredible music at the
Rhumb Line!  My good friend and wonderfully talented Inge
Berge, pictured here during a rare moment of normalcy, puts
his amazing performance and songwriting skills up on the
block once again. 🙂 ~ 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)
Something new for the summer! Tenderloin Tips with Grilled Garlic Shrimp!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Upcoming:
August 8: Chick Marston & Ellen Ford (as Guest Hosts)

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

 

 

“Wish I could be wrong that often and get paid that much”

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That’s what I hear people say when weather predictions fail, as they did this week.  The Harbor Loop Concert and Seafood Throwdown were both canceled on Thursday due to warnings of severe thunderstorms and flash floods.  Not a drop of rain fell.  The Farmers Market braved the storm that never was and now they all look like geniuses!  So next time the weather man or woman predicts severe weather on a Summer Thursday, go to Stage Fort Park and join the good people who put on the Farmers Market RAIN OR SHINE in defiance.

When light rain finally fell yesterday, the Zip Line Kid spent the entire time outside with a friend — not necessarily in defiance — neither of them seemed to care that it was raining.  Or perhaps they were inspired by it.  They got out a big barrel, filled it up with water, threw stuff in and went bobbing — reveling in the joy of childhood.  Joey would have gotten a good picture of it.  Vickie and I just sat on the porch with a glass of wine and relished the gentle warm rain on a midsummer night.

Regardless of what the unpredictable weather decides to hand us tonight, there’s plenty of good music around the Cape.  It’s going on right now and will continue into the wee hours.  See the full live music lineup here.

Fly Amero thanks you from the bottom of his heart.

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Thank you, everyone!
   Photo by Donna Amero

Larry Hoppen & Fly Amero strike the final chord of Orleans’ timeless classic, “Dance With Me”.

I would like to extend a personal note of thanks to each and every person who came to my weekly
Rhumb Line performance last week.  It was an overwhelming show of support from a loving community
that is utterly precious to me in every possible way.  Larry Hoppen was my bandmate, dear friend of more
than 32 years and, of course, singer of the Orleans mega-hits “Dance With Me”, “Still The One” & “Love
Takes Time”.  But he was more than just that.  He was the proud father of two beautiful, intelligent and
uniquely talented teenaged daughters, and a devoted humanitarian on a global scale.  Larry left the
planet on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 24, and I have been literally reeling ever since.  But, I am not
alone.  Not with you here by my side.  I love you all.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ~ Fly

Castle Manor Inn/ Seaglass Restaurant entertainment schedule.

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http://www.castlemanorinn.com/

Here is the music schedule for August, September and October:
Aug. 3 RPM (Rory McKenzie,”Gloucester’s Grammy winner, Peter Malaquias, Michael Lindberg)
Aug. 10 Inge Berge (solo)
Aug. 17 Sandra Lee & Greg Tower
Aug. 24 Boru (Tom O’Brian, Peter Malaquias and Al Rice)
Aug. 31 Sandra Lee & Greg Tower
Sept. 7 RPM
Sept. 14 Toni Ann Enes/ Inge Berge/Rory McKenzie/ Peter Malaquias
Sept. 21 Boru
Sept. 28 Inge Berge (solo)
Oct. 5 (Private Function)
Oct. 12 Sandra Lee & Greg Tower
Oct. 19 Tom O’Brian (solo)
Oct. 26 Inge Berge
Please add that in addition to Friday night entertainment (7:00 to 10:00)
Toni Ann Enes & Frank Hawks are playing every Sunday with guest appearances from local favorites ,from 5:00 to 8:00.
There are two Sunday functions ,Aug.12 and Sept. 30, that we will not be there.
Toni Ann Enes

OVERDRIVE HORNS AT GENTILE BANDSTAND SUNDAY, JULY 29, 7PM, FREE!

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Photo by Barbara Van Zoeren

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

Overdrive will appear at the Antonio Gentile Bandstand, Stage Fort Park,
Glouceseter, at 7pm, on Sunday, July 29 in a free concert. Bring a blanket
or chair and be ready for an evening of Good Rockin’ with the eight piece
band featuring the Overdrive Horns. For concert information please contact
David Benjamin at 978-281-0543 or on line at www.davidlbenjamin.com
Parking is free and restrooms are handicap accessible.

REGGAE BASHMENT ON THE HIGH SEAS – CANCELLED TONIGHT

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REGGAE BASHMENT ON THE HIGH SEAS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY AUGUST 11TH DUE TO WEATHER. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCES AND WILL BE LOOKING FORWARD TO ROCKING THE BOAT ON AUGUST 11TH.   If you have any questions you can contact Lara 603 759 6487.  

How does Carlos do it all?

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At 7pm Carlos Menezes (2nd from right on sax in the video below) leads Cape Ann Big Band at Shalin Liu (Call the box office 978-546-7391 to see if there are any tickets left).

Then at 9pm he’s at Cape Ann Brewery with The Runaround.  You’d think that he’d be exhausted after all that, but Carlos …?…  probably not.  He’ll have enough energy for a third gig starting at midnight, if you want to book him … 🙂

And he’s not the only performer doing two shows today.  Allen Estes will be in the courtyard at the Cape Ann Museum at 4pm and then at Heath’s Tea Room with Mike O’Connell at 7pm.

Because this is Gloucester, there are another dozen shows to choose from tonight.  See the full live music lineup here.

Safety~Madfish~Saturday July 28

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Ghostbusters, Footloose, Desperately Seeking Susan, Pretty in Pink, Breakfast Club, Back to the Future, License to Drive, Mannequin, Beetlejuice, Flight of the Navigator, Bill & Ted, Princess Bride, Karate Kid, Ferris Bueller, Clue, Goonies, Flashdance, Heathers, Inner Space, Labyrinth, Lost Boys, Top Gun, Roadhouse, Liquid Sky, Short Circuit, Say Anything, Fast Times, Spinal Tap, ET, Dirty Dancing, Teen Wolf, Better of Dead, Stripes, Coming to America…

Dress up as your favorite 80s Movie Character, or just pull out your hypercolor, creepers, and side ponytails! Come to the Madfish on Rocky Neck. Dance. All. Night. Long.

SAFETY 80s Movie Party • all your favorite 80s hits • LIVE • Madfish • 77 Rocky Neck Ave • Gloucester, MA • $10

*The second of only two shows this summer!
** Dressing up encouraged, but not required!

Shelly “Y” Yarmovsky Plays at the Seaward Inn’s Sunday Morning Live Brunch, Sunday, July 29, 2012

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Rockport, MA – Shelly “Y”, his act, which includes songs from the 30’s to
the 80’s will be performing at the Seaward Inn, Sunday, July 22, from 11am –
2pm.  The brunch is prepared by the talented Beach Gourmet, reservations are
suggested. He is accompanied by a very talented, Berkelee trained, jazz
musician, who plays both guitar and keyboards.

Annette Means
www.seawardinn.com
Seaward Inn
44 Marmion Way
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-3471

The Harbor Loop Concert has been Cancled for tonights show 7-26-2012

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*** TONIGHT’S GIG IS CANCELED (possibly postponed ’til later in the summer) DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER WARNINGS!!! Thanks to all who were planning to attend!!! ****

 

 Three Shows in one night!

Charlee Bianchini

solo acoustic

photo by Louise

http://www.charleebeth.com/

~

Magnolia

http://www.magnoliatheband.com/music/

Magnolia includes local musicians Eleanor Halgren – vocals and Jud Abts
– guitar

~

http://marinaevansmusic.com/

Marina Evans Band

Marina Evans Band includes local musicians:
Pete Lindberg – drums
Dave Borge – bass
Jack Tomaiolo – electric guitar
Marina Evans – guitar & vox

6:00 to 9:00

Free concert

Larry Hoppen, one of the founding members of the band Orleans, passed away last night.

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July shows are cancelled, but Lance Hoppen intends to finish the rest of this year’s tour in his brother’s honor with the first East Coast show at North Shore Music Theatre on August 31.   Our thoughts and prayers are with Fly and all of the band during this dark time.

Official press release from the desks of Lance Hoppen and George T. Gilbert, Esq

Larry Hoppen, one of the founding members of the band Orleans, passed away on July 24th, 2012. Born on Long Island, New York, Hoppen was 61 years old.

Larry Hoppen

Between 1969 and 1971, his Ithaca, NY- based band, Boffalongo, made two LPs for United Artists. The second included the original recording of “Dancin’ in the Moonlight”, later a hit by friends King Harvest. Soon after Boffalongo disbanded in late 1971, Larry got a call from (former US Congressman, D-NY, 19) John Hall, inviting him to come to Woodstock, NY to join with the late Wells Kelly and John to form Orleans which he did in early 1972. Larry’s younger brother, Lance, joined the band the following fall. Tens of millions know Larry’s uplifting tenor from the Orleans hits “Still the One”, “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time”.

Larry also performed and/or recorded with Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Livingston Taylor, Lulu, Graham Parker, Blues Traveler, Ricky Skaggs, Steve Wariner, Michael Franks, Levon Helm, the late great Michael Brecker, the late great Chet Atkins, the late great Artie Traum, John Sebastian, Bela Fleck, Felix Cavaliere, Edgar Winter, Robbie Dupree, Spencer Davis, Rick Derringer, Mark Farner, John Ford Coley, Jimi Jamison, John Cafferty and many more notable artists.

Larry released 2 solo albums: “HandMade” and “Looking for the Light”, the latter being a flagship fundraising vehicle for his 501(c)3 nonprofit Sunshine for HIV Kids.

Larry was still touring with Orleans, including brother Lance and youngest brother Lane, and was scheduled to appear on Fox TV’s nationwide “Fox & Friends’ All-American Concert Series” show this coming Friday, July 27th.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Smith Hoppen and his daughters, Claire and Maeve, as well as his bothers, Lance and Lane and his sister, Lynda.

The Family asks that since Larry’s passion was feeding hungry people, his friends and fans can honor his memory by making a contribution to their local food bank in his name.

Patricia Smith Hoppen and her daughters ask the media to please respect their privacy at this difficult time.

Dennis Monagle welcomes the Dejas to Minglewood again ~ always a great show

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If you haven’t seen this enchanting duo, check them out tonight at Minglewood Tavern.  Rumor has it they may even perform at the next Block Party.  Stay tuned for word on that  . . .

If you want to be outside tonight, you have two great choices:  Remember, Conscious Reggae Band will be in Masconomo Park (rescheduled from yesterday) and Compaq Jazz Band at Stage Fort Park.  Get details and the full live music lineup here.

The Gary Backstrom Band~Rhumb Line ~This Friday night 7-27-2012

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If you were at the Harbor Loop Concert last Thursday you got to hear the Gary Backstom Band. The remind me of Santana, The Grateful Dead and Frank Zappa all rolled up in one. The music issurreal.   I am looking forward to seeing them again.
Joanne
 About Gary Backstrom
Hometown: Gloucester, MA
Genres: Rock / Soul / Jam Band
Members: Gary Backstrom, Dave Osoff, Brian O’Connell, Mike Doyle

The Gary Backstrom Band is a high energy, innovative original act featuring the infectious licks and songwriting of nationally recognized guitarist Gary Backstrom, the mesmerizing grooves of award winning keyboardist Dave Osoff and the dynamic and soulful rhythm section of bassist Brian O’Connell and drummer Mike Doyle.

The band’s music features clever, hook filled songwriting and arrangements with intense interaction among the musicians. Their unique sound is interwoven with exciting, unpredictable improvisation that can only be heard in the best live acts on the scene today.

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Check out more  music > http://www.garybackstrom.com/

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