Category: GMG Music Schedule

CONSCIOUS REGGAE BAND @ Masconomo Park Rescheduled to Tomorrow

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This just in via text alert from the Gloucester Daily Times.  The free concert at Masconomo Park in Manchester has been rescheduled to tomorrow on account of rain.

See revised local live music schedule here.

Wednesday’s with Fly Amero ~ Special Guest~Sebastian “Basti” Moceri

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, July 25th
Special Guest: BASTI MOCERI!

Sebastian “Basti” Moceri (commonly known as “Busty”) is
one of my regular Open Mic guests of years past.  He has
been continuously writing high-quality, interesting material
ever since.  Plus… he’s so damn handsome you just want to
take him out back and mess him up a little! 🙂  Please come
and welcome him back to the Rhumb Line stage!
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 1: Inge Berge

August 8: Chick Marston

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

Harbor Loop Concert Series July 26, 2012

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 Three Shows in one night!

Charlee Bianchini

solo acoustic

photo by Louise

http://www.charleebeth.com/

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Magnolia

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

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

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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

“Stay in the street,” we tell the Zip Line Kid, who sees 20 friends at the Block Party

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No pictures (if you want pictures click here).  Just a quick note to say that one main goal of the Block Parties (to build community) was realized last night for kids and adults alike.

Now that John has his own phone (more about that here) we figured he could enjoy a bit of freedom at the Block Party as long as he stayed within the blocked-off section of Main St.  (sounds funny telling your kid to stay IN the street) and checked in with us every fifteen minutes or so.

At the end of the night, I asked how many friends he saw.  “At least 20,” was his immediate answer.  “Kids from the cast [Holiday Delights], kids from school, kids from camp, kids from St. Ann’s, kids from all over.”

Vickie and I connected with at least as many — and met a few new friends.

The Block Party worked!

But there’s more — a dozen live music choices on Cape Ann today.  Keep the momentum going.  Don’t stay home.  Check them out here.

REGGAE BASHMENT ON THE HIGH SEAS SATURDAY JULY 28 TH 2012

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Saturday July 28th!The fourth annual Reggae Bashment on the High Seas 4 live n direct from the 7Seas Wharf Gloucester MA 01930 with Reggae Djs Lion Pride Sound on the 1’s and 2’s. Spinning strictly the best in Reggae ,Roots,Rockers,Ska,Lovers and Dancehall. Please join us for a magical evening on the water of dancing,entertainment and fun!We meet at 7 seas wharf (next to Gloucester House Restaurant)@6pm and the Boat leaves at 7pm Sharp!!!Tickets for the cruise are $20 and can be purchased by contacting Lara 603 759 6487 or sending $20 per each ticket to reggaebashment@yahoo.com via PAYPAL.com…Tickets are 1st come first serve… Come down, invite your friends and join in on the fantasticly fun night!

REGGAE BASHMENT ON THE HIGH SEAS

SATURDAY JULY 28 TH 2012

7 SEAS WHALE WATCH WHARF(GLOUCESTER HOUSE )

63 ROGERS ST GLOUCESTER MA 01930

$20 PER TICKET

INFO/ TIX 603 759 6487 OR

6PM MEET 7PM BOAT LEAVES SHARP

See “Rock Stars of Gloucester” tonight ~ in the flesh and oil

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Allen Estes ~ oil on canvas by Laureen Maher

Just in case you’ve been under a rock for the past couple of weeks and don’t know that Gloucester’s biggest block party ever starts at 6 tonight, you can click here to read some posts about it.  Okay, now you know.

Celebrating Gloucester’s extraordinary music scene has become a Block Party tradition — and we do it by putting musicians and dancers on the street, right in front of our celebrated shops and restaurants.  (see schedule here)

Fly Amero ~ oil on canvas by Laureen Maher

In this spirit, Laureen Maher will be putting her series of oils on canvas, entitled “Rock Stars of Gloucester” on display at Fred Bodin’s Historic Photo Gallery at 82 Main Street, right next to the Sargent Stage (see map here) where one of the rock stars in her collection, Allen Estes, will be performing with his son Dylan.

Other Rock Stars of Gloucester on display tonight (in oil) will be JB Amero, Dave Sag, Inge Berge, Willie Alexander featured with Greg Tower and Ed Savage, Rik Razdan featured with Lisa Marie — and Fly Amero (who may appear in the flesh with his sister, Linda, at the Franklin Stage).

So dine, dance and shop under the stars tonight in Gloucester.  You’ll have more fun than you think you deserve.

Magnolia to play The Harbor Loop Concert this coming Thursday 7-26-2012

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Magnolia (now a 7 piece band) will be playing from 7-8 next Thursday?  We’ve evolved into a pop / alternative kind of sound, with roots stemming from a traditional folk/alt-country infused Americana sound.  It promises to be a great show, and will be our first show this year with our new lineup (new bass player and drummer).

Debut EP Available Now

Have a listen > http://www.magnoliatheband.com/music/

Photos

 

A dozen venues with Live Music Tonight ~ and 2 of them are floating!

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Being a waterfront community, you’d expect Cape Ann to have plenty of restaurants, pubs & live music venues on the water — and we do.  Tonight we also have two that are IN the water — literally.  The Schooner Thomas E. Lannon is hosting a bluegrass sunset sail at 6pm featuring local legend Allen Estes with Gloucester’s best bluegrass musicians and Gloucester’s newest schooner, Ardelle, built by Howard Burnham (who build the Lannon) is hosting a sail at the same time with doo-wop/oldies girl group Honky Tonk Women of Glocuester.

Now, there are plenty of choices for those of you who wish to remain on land, from jazz standards, reggae, rock, funk, soul, motown — you name it.  See the full live music lineup here.

Michelle Willson joins Dave Sag’s Blues Party tonight @ The Rhumb Line

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Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00 ~ Dave Sag’s Blues Party’s guest ~ Michelle Willlson

Photo by Sharon Lowe

Dave says,

It’s another life-threatening situation this week as I bring in the big guns in the form of Ms. Michelle Willson, general practitioner and channeler of the spirit of Dinah Washington. Miss W. has been busy of late whoopin’ and a-hollerin’ till broad daylight. This time I get to learn her songs cuz I’ve snagged Mr. Mike Miele, her erstwhile glitarist to dominate the proceedings and make me behave. Rubber suits are recommended.Oh, and, lest we forget, Mr. Seth Pappas, of the famed Jas. Montgomery Band will be furiously pounding his mortar and pestle with a bone in his nose. Somethin’ to see, that boy. We have a saxophonist in mind, too, but we’ll just have to see who it is. So, don’t be a cube, Rube: go ape.

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=244813

Bluegrass on the Lannon Friday Night and $5 off If You Mention GMG When You Call for Tickets

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Kay Ellis writes-

Hi Joey,
Any chance you could give a plug for our Bluegrass Music Sunset Sail on Friday night?

We will give $5/off per ticket if the caller mentions they saw it on GMG when they call for reservations.
I know we have to come up with another date for Cigars and Rum too.
Thanks, Kay

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Gloucester Jazz Singers In Danvers From Terry Weber

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Stopped by Ponte Vecchio restaurant in Danvers on Sunday night and Gloucester folks Barbara and Al Boudreau were singing and playing in a jazz band there. Really enjoyed the show (and the food!). Barbara sings and Al sings, as well as plays the drums. Their duets are kind of fun as they sing about their (mostly comical) ups and downs of being married.  They also host an occasional jazz Supper Club at the Gloucester House and other North shore locations. To check out their upcoming schedule you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Barbara-Al-Boudreau-Quartet/88511732526. (The sax player is Billy Novick of Lexington)

Got kids? Take ’em to the Block Party. It’s Free and Fun on Saturday.

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I just spoke with Rick Doucett, whom you all know and love from the YMCA.  Rick reminded me that he and his wife, Loren, will be running Kids Town at the Block Party on Saturday (just like last year).   Kid’s Town is between Pleasant St. & Hancock St. near the Sovereign Stage (see map here).

Balloons, face painting, giant chess and more.  Every year kids connect with friends at the Block Party that they haven’t seen in a while (just like adults do).  How many things can you do that are just as much fun for your kids as they are for you?

Speaking of kids, don’t forget Y summer camp is in full swing (see here).

Don’t forget that the Orleans concert on Aug 31 — featuring Gloucester’s own Fly Amero along with Rhode Island’s John Cafferty of the Beaver Brown band and Eddie and the Cruisers movie will help raise money for the North Shore YMCA Summer Camp program.

And just in case you missed Monday’s announcement (click here if you did) Allen Estes will open the show.  You won’t want to miss this!

You and your kids can see Allen Estes at the Block Party on Saturday at the Sargent Stage.

And if we’re lucky,  we may also get to hear Fly sing with his sister at the Franklin Stage.

See Block Party Entertainment Schedule here.

Wednesdays at The Rhumb Line

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Surf & Turf Specials!
Wednesdays Only!

Hello everyone!
Wednesday, July 18th
Special Guest: ALLEN ESTES!

Cape Ann’s most prolific songwriter, Allen Estes joins us this
week.  It is always an honor!  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)
Something new for the summer! Tenderloin Tips with Grilled Garlic Shrimp!
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Upcoming:
July 25: Basti Moceri

August 1: Inge Berge

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

http://www.therhumbline.com/

Angela Masciale Plays at the Seaward Inn’s Sunday Morning Live Brunch, Sunday, July 22, 2012

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http://www.angelamasciale.com/

Rockport, MA – Angela Masciale, an energetic singer/songwriter with her soulful, angelic voice 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. Masciale has had such devoted followers that even a New England snowstorm couldn’t stop some from one of her Marblehead performances!  Don’t miss the enchanting Angela Masciale.  Her CD’s will be available for purchase

Thanks,

Annette

Annette Means
Assistant Manager
Seaward Inn
44 Marmion Way
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-3471

Block Party Update – New Map, New Entertainment Schedule

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Check out the new map from Block Party Committee with all 5 stages.  Remember the Block Party is this Saturday.  And we’ve got an updated entertainment schedule below the map:

SOVEREIGN STAGE
  • 6 PM – THE DYNAMIC DUO – Show, classics and some Italian tunes. Guest appearance by Gloucester student, 9 year old Kam Diaz
  • 7 PM – TH’ BONES AND ROSES CIRCUS SIDESHOW – Astounding and varied side show feats and acrobatic yoga
  • 8 PM – NOT THAT BLONDE WITH JIM D’AUGUSTINE – Acoustic group with rich harmonies and an inimitable style. A wide mix of songs from the familiar to the obscure.
  • 9 PM – THE GOOD HARBOR BAND – Rocking with classic rock and originals – get ready to dance!
SARGENT STAGE
  • 6 PM – LIVIN’ ON LUCK – Soft rock from the 70s to the present; guitars, keyboard and vocals.
  • 7 PM – CAPE ANN DANCE TROUPE – Our gifted and graceful dance group – creative choreography
  • 8 PM – ALLEN AND DYLAN ESTES – National star Allen Estes joined by his talented son performing brilliant country, rock, blues and original tunes.
  • 9 PM – DAY JOB – Dance music from the 60s to today; fun listening and they will get you moving!
MYSTERY TRAIN STAGE
  • 6 PM – JAMES GOOD EYE – Acoustic guitar, alternate-roots Americana
  • 7 PM – DEB HARDY AND KERRY MULLEN – Cutting edge acoustic folk rock uniquely interpreted
  • 8 PM – SOLOMON MURUNGU – Traditional music from Zimbabwe played on the melodic Mbira
  • 9 PM – NATE SHAFFER – Gifted acoustic guitarist/singer playing originals and covers. Emerging young talent from Cape Ann.
AT THE FRANKLIN CAFÉ
  • THE LINDA AMERO QUARTET – Jazz interpretations by extraordinary chanteuse Linda and her trio.
AT THE DOG BAR
  • JOE MACK – Blues master! This guy never runs out of musical ideas, and what a voice! 9 PM at the back stage.

Dancers, singers and our favorite magician, Joe Howard will be roaming Main Street.

VISIT KIDS’ TOWN FOR GAMES, FACEPAINTING, KID SNACKS AND MORE!

After the Block Party winds down, many Gloucester venues will continue music into the wee hours, so there’s no reason to go home when the music on the street ends.  One of my favorite bands (KBMG Electric) will be heating things up at Minglewood Tavern.

See the complete Saturday music lineup here.

Decompression Unplugged ~ hot sound, tight harmony

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A good way to judge the quality of an electric band is to hear them unplugged.  This video proves that The Bandit Kings are one of Gloucester’s best.  Here they are unplugged on a tiny TV set delivering all the power and energy of their fully electric shows.  Plus Renee and Ann Marie’s harmonies are perfect!

The video above features one of three of their songs from their excellent show (Decompression off their excellent Precious Stones CD — get it here).

You can see the entire show this week on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 beginning Wednesday at 6:3opm.  It also features one of Allen Estes‘ very popular (relatively new) songs, Peace and Harmony, which is not available anywhere for download or on CD.  This is part of our summer reprise of the most requested shows from Local Music Seen with Allen Estes.

If you don’t have cable or you don’t live in Gloucester you can watch the entire show on-line here.

Best of all, you don’t have to wait until Wednesday to see the Bandit Kings.  Go to the Rhumb Line tonight where they host the open jam to get your fix of one of Gloucester’s most distinctive sounds.  And check out the enterprising way they are raising money to make a new record — a very good cause, indeed.  I just donated and can’t wait to hear the new album.

Harbor Loop Concert Series 7-19-2012

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Harbor Loop Concert Series Three Bands in one night!

You are in for real musical experience for sure. Extroadinary musicians are hitting Harbor Loop Thursday. Get ready to sit back relax and enjoy the show. You may want to get up and dance around. I personally do not know how anyone can sit still.

6:00 to 9:00

Rick Saint Germain and Ken Steiner to open

The Jake Pardee Band

http://www.jakepardee.com/

The Gary Backstom Band

http://www.garybackstrom.com/

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 Michael Thomas 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.
Michael Thomas Doyle
Come out and dance with us! It will be a blast!

Free concert