My View of Life on the Dock
For some odd reason, somebody keeps barricading the kids’ favorite spot. This is creating an unsafe situation. Generations of young children have learned to jump off the pier by being able to jump without having to climb the railing, which makes it a lot harder to learn — and way more scary too. Whomever keeps barricading the jump spot, please remove the barricades. Thanks!
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Dave says,
This Thursday put those pain pills away and hobble on down to the Rhumb Line for some wholesome entertainment! I’ve got Ms. Danielle Miraglia on tap and it’s gonna be a corker. She drove the place wild last time! She sings like an angel, plays gootar,too.
Mr. Blob Enik sits down to put you in his guitar sights. Mr. Chris Anzalonedrums and Ms Cheryl Arena, who was just here a month ago, is comin’ with her harps and voice!
drums and Ms Cheryl Arena, who was just here a month ago, is comin’ with her harps and voice!
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
Petty Morals is an all-girl synth-rock outfit based out of Salem, MA. They enjoy heavy eyeliner, the finest boxed wines, and being all dressed up with nowhere to go. They won 2nd place in the 2014 Rock N Roll Rumble, were nominated for best new act and best rock act in the 2014 Boston Music Awards, and WON the award for ‘video of the year’ (shot partially here on Cape Ann) in the 2015 Boston Music Awards! Their influences include: The Cars, The Sounds, The Epoxies, Prince, Electric Six, Metric, Blondie, Garbage, Go-Go’s, Le Tigre, The Rolling Stones, Berlin, Heart and more.
https://www.facebook.com/PettyMorals
http://pettymorals.bandcamp.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/PettyMorals
Katrina’s
14 Rogers St.
Gloucester, MA
9pm ~ Free! (reservations encouraged)
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Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, July 6th – 7pm
Musical Guests:
ALLEN ESTES (w/Brother Dave)!
The Rhumb Line is alive and well! This week, we have the
great Allen Estes. As an added bonus, he’ll be accompanied
by his gifted brother David. I’ll be shades of The Estes Boys
all over again. Full kitchen (as usual) – we’re sure to have
another fantastic night. Be there! ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen…
…now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
7/13 -TBA
7/20 – John Rockwell
7/27 -Jon Butcher
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward to seeing you there 🙂
For their upcoming concerts, “Summer Sky”, on Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th, both at 7:30, ‘Leven has devised an evocative “Book of Hours”. In collaboration with guitarist, John Hicks, they will bring us through the summer’s day – from sunrise into the starry night – with their percussive rhythms, close harmonies, catchy lyrics and delivery, and their imaginative way of combining talent and taste.
On Saturday, July 9th, a surprise mutual event promises an especially dazzling connection! The “Summer Sky” concert ends at just the hour when the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club will be setting up their high-powered lenses at Halibut Point. Concert–goers are invited to join others at this ideal viewing spot and, at day’s end, to be “lost in the stars”!
Then, on Sunday, July 10th at 7:30 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Rockport, a repeat concert will be sponsored by “Music for Food” , a musician-led initiative for local hunger relief. All proceeds of the Sunday concert will be donated to The Open Door.
Don’t miss these very special evenings.
About ‘Leven:
‘Leven is an ensemble of Cape Ann women who perform dynamic songs of various times and cultural traditions. They have been a favorite with local audiences since 1992 when a group of eleven enlightened ladies first met at 111 Washington Street in the eleventh month of the year, under the leavening influence of founder, Dawn Pratson. Their eclectic repertoire serves the community in both sacred and secular ceremonies, theatrical productions, fund raisers, seasonal festivities, children’s events, and private gatherings. The singers’ collective experience covers a broad spectrum of interests and avocations in the arts, education, travel, sports administration, interior painting and design, business management, law, family life,wildlife, spiritual study and leadership, and community service. Currently, two founding members of ‘Leven, Pat Maloney-Brown and Caroline Haines, carry on with Sue Bonior, Anne Hyde, Kristina Martin and Sheryl Reed, as they lift audiences of all ages in the original group’s refreshing spirit of light, life…and oo-la-la!
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The Antonio Gentile Bandstand Summer Concert Series begins on Sunday, July 11, 2016, at 7:00pm, at the bandstand in Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA. The series of eight free outdoor concerts is celebrating its Thirtieth anniversary. For most of those years the concerts have been produced by David Benjamin, who promises another exciting season of varied musical styles played by top professional bands.
The concerts are sponsored in part by area businesses and individual sponsors. The opening concert on July 10, will feature the Continentals, a popular New England pop-rock band playing your favorite “oldies” and many current cover tunes. The Continentals rain date will be Friday, July 15, at 7pm. All other concerts feature a rain date of the following Wednesday evening.
This season marks a return of the Cape Ann Big Band (Aug. 21), the fantastic Beatles tribute band 4Ever Fab (Aug. 14) and Lee Lewis and the Doo Wop Allstars (Aug. 28). Other featured acts are: Grupo Fantasia (July 17), Compaq Big Band (July 24), Old Cold Tater with Chick & Ellen (July 31) and the Cape Ann Community Band (Aug. 28).
For concert information please contact David Benjamin, Tel. 978-281-0543,
email: David@DavidLBenjamin.com or visit www.DavidLBenjamin.com,
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation presents a series of 9 free concerts on Meetinghouse Green, corner of Church and Middle St., Gloucester, from July 8 to September 2, 2016. The family-friendly concerts begin at 6 pm. Bring a picnic, folding chairs or blankets. In case of rain, the events will take place inside the Meetinghouse (no food or drink.) The public is invite
d to make free-will donations to Cape Ann non-profit organizations partnered with each concert (bring cash/check!) Parking is available next door at St John’s Church.
The concert schedule and non-profit partners:
July 8 Berklee Jazz Quintet & Linda Amero to benefit Pathways for Children
July 15 Ken Steiner Presents the Music of New Orleans to benefit Gloucester Stage Company
July 22 Peter Souza, 3 Sheets to the Wind to benefit Schooner Adventure
July 29 Northshoremen, Barbershop Chorus to benefit The Kestrel Educational Adventures
Aug 5 Willie Alexander and the Raztones to benefit Opioid Angel Program
Aug 12 Dory Mates + Brian King & Nathan Cohen to benefit Gloucester Writers Center
Aug 19 The Milkhouse Heaters, Vermont to benefit The Grace Center
Sep 2 Cape Ann Big Band (Ensemble) to benefit GMF Fire-Sprinkler Project
The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation’s mission is to preserve the City’s oldest church building (1806), centerpiece of the Historic District on the National Register, and to expand its non-religious use as a civic hub, entertainment venue and community center.
A couple of months ago, we posted the article below. Here’s an update:
A few hours ago, an LA Jury found that Led Zeppelin did not steal Stairway To Heaven‘s iconic opening riff from Randy Wolfe (a.k.a. Randy California) who wrote the song “Taurus” for the band Spirit. Best of all — according to the LA Times, the jury based their decision on hearing the music! Here’s an excerpt from the article:
Shortly before making that decision, the jury returned to the courtroom and asked U.S. District Court Judge R. Gary Klausner to hear recordings of both songs played on an acoustic guitar again. They were played twice, and the jury returned to deliberations.
Just 15 minutes later, the court reconvened, and jurors announced they had reached a verdict.
See the full article here.
Do you agree? Below is our April 14 post on the subject along with a video of each song (the passage in question begins at :45 seconds into the song Taurus).
A recent article in the Boston Globe tells the story of several lawsuits against Led Zeppelin, with particular detail on a Los Angeles judge’s ruling to proceed to a jury trial this May in order to determine whether Jimmy Page stole the opening guitar riff to “Stairway to Heaven” from Randy California, composer of “Taurus” by the band Spirit.
Below are the two songs. Listen to the intro of each one — especially the acoustic guitar parts.
Do you really think Page stole the lick?
Gloucester’s Henri Smith returns to Beverly on August 19 after headlining last year’s wildly successful Beverly Block Party! For this summer’s Mardi-Gras themed concert at Beverly’s Vittori-Rocci hall, Henri welcomes Grammy-winners Charles Neville and Amadee Castenell with a special appearance by the New England Nevilles featuring Charles Neville with his two sons: keyboardist Khalif and drummer Talyn.
This concert features reserved seats (get them here) with plenty of room to dance in the aisles with Henri, the New England Nevilles and the whole band during the traditional Second Line.
Dinner Specials Each Week!
Wednesday, June 22nd – 7pm
Musical Guest: J.B AMERO!
Deep soul magic. Perhaps the most popular performer we
have here on Cape Ann… the great J.B. graces our presence
as we kick off Fiesta this Wednesday. We start at 7, but I’d
say come early. A crowd is expected. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
6/29 – Fly Amero & Arizona Friends
7/6 – Toni Ann
7/13 -Jon Butcher
7/20 – John Rockwell
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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Dave says,
The bases are loaded this Thursday as I Welcome Ms. Toni Lynn Washington to the Rhumb Line stage. A veritable living legend in the Boston area, Ms. T is sure to have your Adam’s apple bobbing with delight. I know she’ll hit it out of the park, too, with such luminaries as Mr. Mike DiBari, the mentalist of the blues, on catarrh, and Mr. Steve Bankuti,the drummer whose line is always busy!
It’s her first time here in town, so come early and stay late! You’ll be quizzed on this next week!
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
This week’s dinner specials:
American Chop Suey – $9.95
and/or Grilled “Day Boat” Scallops – $14.95
Wednesday, June 15th – 7pm
Musical Guest: BILL GLEASON!
Think he don’t mean it? Think again. He does. Without a
doubt, Bill Gleason is the best we’ve ever had when it
comes to raw, genuine American blues. I’ve been kickin’
around here for a long, long time, folks… an’ I ain’t never
seen nothin’ close. ~ Fly
Dinner with great music!
*Each week features a special, invited musical guest
The Rhumb Line Kitchen……now features Janet Brown with some new and healthy ideas!
Plus a fine, affordable wine menu!
Upcoming…
6/22 – J.B. Amero
6/29 – Fly Amero & Arizona Friends
7/6 – Toni Ann
7/13 -Jon Butcher
7/20 – John Rockwell
Visit: http://www.therhumbline.com/
Looking forward……to seeing you there 🙂
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Every once in a while a live show delivers a truly moving theatre experience. North Shore Music Theatre‘s production of Funny Girl is it. This musical has everything you’d want in an evening out: It’s funny, heartwarming, music is stellar and the dancing is engaging — especially the tap.
Most importantly, the star, Shoshana Bean, grabs you from the moment she enters the stage and keeps hold of your emotions while she beckons your hopes, dreams and fears to go along with her on a wild ride through the early 20th century life of Zeigfeld Follies star Fanny Brice.
Shoshana Bean (who was the first replacement actress for the role of Elphaba on Broadway in the musical Wicked) has a gorgeous voice and is perfectly cast in the role made famous by Barbara Streisand on Broadway in 1964 and on film in 1968. Bean is an extraordinarily good actress whose physical comedy and timing make this NSMT show one of our favorites in a long time. Even our son loved it and he’s jaded by having been around rock stars all his life!
Funny Girl is selling fast and only running through June 19th, so get your tickets right now, RIGHT HERE!!
Here’s live performance of Fanny Brice singing one of her hits just to get you in the mood . . .
It’s a biggie! Yes, yes, Mr. Gordon “Sax” Beadle is back in town this Thursday, comin’ at you with his atom smashing style and vaporizing sorties. it’s always a big deal to play with this guy…always takes a couple of days to recover…like a couch. Just back from a tour of Atlantis, our pied piper is dragging in the same vibrating rhythm section as last week.
http://www.saxgordon.com/resource/components/audio_player/popout/670635
I’m talking Mr. Pete Henderson on catarrh and Forrest “Forrest ” Padgett on the defibrillators. It’s always a blast! Do come!
40 Railroad Avenue
Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-9732
Good Morning Gloucester 