Brad Byrd’s haunting voice and guitar vs. Brad Byrd the Indie Rocker

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Today you’ve got a rare chance to catch the essence of a hit song from the singer/songwriter in his studio — and then hear the final, produced version, which was featured on ABC TV’s hit comedy Happy Endings last week.

Here’s how to do it:

1) Watch this video of Brad Byrd singing Zero to the 101.

2) Click on the link below the video to hear the fully produced version of the song

Then check out our Thursday picks: Richard James at Minglewood or Dave Sag with Willie “Loco” at Rhumbline.  You’ll be rockin’ tonight!

Brad Byrd on his roof talking about performing

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Just in case you feel like crossing the bridge tonight, Brad Byrd will be at Johnny D’s tonight with Peter Parcek and others.

If you’d rather stay closer to home, check out our good friend Allen Estes, who will be Fly’s special guest at the Rhumb Line.  Always a special treat!

Dave Sag’s Blues Party to Host Willie ” Loco” Alexander

Thursday – 9:00 to 12:00 

 

Dave says,

Well, it’s a dog eats dog world, and the first bite counts, so let’s welcome back our very own homegrown hero, Mr. Willie “Loco” Alexander, the Godfather of Punk. Yes, yes , take pride in the Atlas who holds up the entire rock ‘n roll world with his withering arms! This guy has done it all! We’re so glad he’s back with us for another dive bombing mission into the primordial soup of blues, Fats Domino, L’il Richard and his own unique brand of intestinal rock.
He’s bringin’ his boy, Mr. Billy Loosigian with him. Not only a member of Willie’s current band, but a mainstay in the Boston scene for over 100 years, Billy’s glitar practically invented the whole Boston music industry, playing with such luminous bands as The Joneses and The Nervous Eaters, to name a few. Watch out, girls, the guy is handsome and fancy-free!
Beating the skins and all odds will be that cranially polished Mr. Steevee Chaggaris, master of guffaws and Hadacol® spokesmodel. Of course, Mr. Greg T. and myself will provide all A.C. current. So, c’mon in for an artificially disinhibiting libation and watch your socks rot off. If your I.Q. is room temperature; leave it home.Free admission to the first 100 folks who show up with a safety pin through his nose!

 

http://www.therhumbline.com/

http://www.williealexander.com/

Help local musician, Brad Byrd, enjoy his success

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Rockport’s Brad Byrd has successfully convinced ABC TV to put his songs on their hit comedy Happy Endings, but he can’t DVR the show.  So if he is not home on Wednesday at 9:30pm he misses it.  Watch the video to see how you can help!

Plenty of good music tonight, check it out here.

Tuesdays at Jalapenos


Hola everyone!
News flash… filling in tonight for J.B. (who was filling in for Dan King): FLY AMERO

This week’s line-up:
Fly Amero, Wolf Ginandes, David Brown & Dave Mattacks
The music, as always, promises be as hot as the Tamales… and as cool as the Margaritas!

WITH DEEPEST REGRETS:
Due to a prior engagement, Sewell Hayes will unfortunately be unable to attend.

Tuesday, January 24… 7 to 9pm
Jalapenos
86 Main Street
Gloucester, MA  01930-5710
978-283-8228

Local Musician’s song on ABC TV’s Happy Endings

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Peter talks with Brad Byrd about his new song Zero to the 101 which was featured on ABC TV’s hit comedy Happy Endings  last week.  Click here to listen to the song

Brad Byrd gimmesound artist of the week

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Peter interviews Brad all week long.  Here’s the first video.

You can vote for Brad Byrd Best Singer/Songwriter Artist of the year

http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=10712

Check out his music here: http://www.gimmesound.com/BradByrd/

I  know the Pat’s are playing but don’t forget there is some great music around tonight starting at 5:30.

Did anyone see Henri Smith at the Tsongas Arena on Monday?

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He was there for the sixth year straight singing Gospel at the Martin Luther King Day Celebration.  Watch the video and see his answer to the question Peter posed on Wednesday.

If you had any doubts about the winter music scene here in Gloucester and on Cape Ann, tonight’s lineup will put them to rest — for good!  Choose from a dozen artists in a dozen venues.  And our friend Erinn 2N Brown is back in town!

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What’s behind Peter?

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You decide.  Our son, John, thought it would be fun to shoot in front of a green screen, so here it is.  Fill the background with your imagination.  And check out Dr. King’s last speech, given the night before he was assassinated.  Prescient.

Something for everyone tonight at 11 venues around Cape Ann.  Dance, Jazz, folk, Brazilian, blues, Israeli, ska, standards, Zeppelin & good ol’ Rock n Roll!  Check it out.

"Music is in the space between the notes."

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Click on the picture to find out who said that and see how the essence of Dr. King’s most famous speech may lie in the spaces between the speaking.  While you’re at it, watch for the biblical quote set to Handel’s music.

Plenty of good dancin’ music tonight.  So get out and party!

Thursday Night Blues Party at The Rhumb Line to Host Michelle Willson ~ Queen of the Honky Tonk Blues.

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

Hahahah- Dave Says,

Got a big load in my pants this week, so let’s get goin’!
Firstly, Thursday nite the Rumblind is proud to feature Ms. Michelle Willson, queen of the honky blues.

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

Just back from a successful show at the Kapusta Festival in Lodz, the divine Miss W. is sure to beat your brain to a pulp whilst mandibulating such gooey blues as your subhuman desires demand. Man, can she sing!
Backing her up will be that jazz snob and longtime heartthrob, Mr. John F. Hyde, on keys. You should see him in his new sharkskin suit, girls; he’s quite a fashion plate. We’ve booked time at Mt. Palomar to locate a drummer, but, so far, all we have is background radiation, so, stay tuned. Of course, Mr. Greg T. and his hat will be there as well as myself, doing my best Piltdown Man impersonation since I’ve just learned to stand up again! Don’t be L-seven: get your butt out there!
And Saturday nite: what can I say? The Storm Troopers of The Good Old Salty Jazz\Swing Band march back into The Annie; i.e. the performance space at the Blackburn Building for another teeth-grinding foray into the world of the Great american Schlongbook. Led by Mr. Henry Allen, we’re all looking forward to another great nite of crooning and dancing. Hours 8 to 11. It’s a benefit for the Annie, and worth every penny of the $20 cover. Bring your own corn remover!
And for those of you who still have the strength, Monday afternoon The GOSJB (see above) will be draggin’ their blunt instruments into the Rose Baker Senior Center for yet another groovy dance party. From 1 to 3 p.m., we’ll be pulling out all the stops. It’s free!

Kingsley Flood ~ This Saturday night @ The Rhumb Line…You do not want to miss this band.

Get ready because Kingsley Flood is coming to the Rhumb Line this Saturday night at 9:30. Fell in love with this band the very first time I heard them. Do you know where that was? The Rhumb Line at a Monday night open jam with Gloucester’s own George Hall, years ago. Yee ha! They are celebrating their new “Colder Still” EP released Jan 10, 2012.


Have a listen….http://kingsleyflood.com/music/

Sat. Jan 28 Georges Coffee Shop/ Allen Estes& Me

Howdy Folks, In all the places to play, hows this, Sat. Jan 28 At 6:30 pm, Allen Estes and I will be doing a couple of sets of music over a full course Roast Pork Dinner, Apps, and Dessert.( BYOB ) Go see Dean at Georges for tickets if you are ready for a full blown meal and fun in Gloucester’s favorite Coffee Shop. Tickets are $30 in advance,,, Seating is limited so hurry!! Soup to Nuts,, Hope you can make it cause this guy can cook. Love MO’C,,, I think Allen said something about going under the name The Ham n’ Eggers for this night,, we will have to talk to band management first.

Wednesday’s Music Schedule Changes & a question for musicians

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You’ll want to know these changes from the regular Wednesday schedule.  Plus, Peter has a question — especially for musicians.  Check out the video and comment below or answer on Facebook.

One of our favorite local artists Elle Gallo will be at Chianti’s in Beverly tonight with Mark Earley.

Get a preview of Elle from this video shot at a 2009 benefit we produced at TT’s in Cambridge.

Big Band Saturday Night Swing Dance @ The Annie

There was such an overwhelming positive response to the Big Band benefit we did last November, and an overwhelming number of people who asked that we do it again (either because they had such a blast at the last one, or because they missed it!), so here it is!

Come at 7pm to bid on some FABULOUS items generously donated by local artists and businesses (items are still coming in, so if you have something to donate, it’s not too late!).

We are also offering swing dance lessons, courtesy of Reuben Pharms and Sylvia Lessa, starting at 7:00. Live music will start at 8pm with the Good Ole Salty Swing Band with myself on vocals, joined again by our very special guest Aja Heussi!

This is going to be a magical night, not to be missed. We had a great season, but with the high cost of rent and utilities, on top of the cost of producing shows, ticket sales were barely enough to sustain us. We really do need your continued support. Our volunteer staff has made this entire season possible, and we are building toward a sustainable career for these amazing young people who are devoted to the vision and promise of this “little cultural center that could.”

If you loved what The Annie offered up in 2011 in the way of shows (Greasy Pole: The Musical, The 1st Annual TRAGABIGZANDA Political Theatre Festival, The Young Playwrights Series’ Song of the Sea, and The LobstahCrackah Ballet), our weekly Cape Ann After Dark events, our classes and workshops, and our support of local artists through The Art Parlour, and ‘The Conservatory,’ please help us keep going strong by investing is us as a community, as a business, as individuals. We need you.

In Service,
Henry Allen
Director

PS: If you are unable to attend, but would like to make donation to support our work, you can can safely do so online by going HERE:
https://www.fracturedatlas.org/site/contribute/donate/4582

Checks (made out to Fractured Atlas, our sponsoring organization) can be mailed to
The Cape Ann
1 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930

Thank you, friends!

http://www.theannie.org/

 

Click here for more info >  http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/299435510107967/

"How Long? Not long," says Dr. King.

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Peter introduces another lyrical speech by Dr. King whose treatment of this familiar song is like nothing else you’ve ever heard.

J.B. Amero sits in for Dan King tonight at Jalapenos.  Snow’s gone.  Music’s on.  So get out and have some fun.

Wednesday at The Rhumb Line with Fly Amero ~ Special guest ~ Orville Giddings

Hello everyone!


Wednesday, January 18th
Special Guest: ORVILLE GIDDINGS!


In addition to being a wonderful songwriter, Orville Giddings is a bright spirit and an engaging performer. We worked together for the very first time this past September. It was as if we’d been doing it all our lives. Great fun!
Dinner with Fly Amero: 8 – 11pm
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
Dave Trooper’s Kitchen…
Prime Rib Dinner – $9.95 (while they last)
Prepared fresh weekly by “Troop”… always good!
Upcoming:
Jan. 25: ALLEN ESTES

Sincerely…
I hope to you there! :-) ~ Fly

Martin Luther King Jr ~ gimmesound artist of the week

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This afternoon Dave Sags and the Good Old Salty Jazz Band is at the Rose Baker Senior Center till 3pm ~ Take the kids and enjoy some great music and celebrate life.

Tonight the Bandit Kings host the open jam at the Rhumb Line with George Hall sitting in for Dan King before they head to the west coast.  Swing by to send them off with a bang.