The Holmes Brothers at Shalin Liu TONIGHT – still some seats left

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

THE HOLMES BROTHERS
Friday, October 25, 8 PM
At Shalin Liu Performance Center
Rockport, MA
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Over the course of their 30-plus year career, The Holmes Brothers– bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist, and brother-in-spirit Popsy Dixon–have been feeding the souls of their devoted and ever-growing fan base with a joyous and moving blend of blues, gospel, soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, and country. Their amazing three-part harmony singing, mixing Wendell’s gruff and gravelly vocals with Popsy’s soaring falsetto and Sherman’s rich baritone brings the soul and spirit of gospel music into everything they perform. Equally gripping is the rhythmic foundation laid down by Sherman’s bass playing and Popsy’s drumming, complimenting Wendell’s blues-soaked guitar solos and church-inspired piano playing. 

From winning multiple Blues Music Awards to sharing stages and recordings with legends like Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, Willie Nelson, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Merle Haggard, Keith Richards, Al Green, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, and Rosanne Cash, the band easily blends Saturday night’s roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday morning’s church service. Their most recent album Feed My Soul, produced by longtime friend and collaborator Joan Osborne, is an album of friendship, loyalty, and family.

“Glorious, rootsy R&B, gospel, blues and country. Full
of soul and surprises.”
USA TODAY

“A breathtaking and heartfelt journey through gospel-drenched
soul, blues, funk, and country.”
Chicago Sun-Times

“Timeless, deeply soulful and uplifting gospel-drenched blues,
street corner doo-wop, ballads, R&B, country and funk. “
The New York Times

See what else is coming to Shalin Liu here

What’s Happening at Cape Ann Brewery

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Sunday October 27, 2013

Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Quartet
Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Quartet

The Barbara and Al Boudreau Jazz Quartet
5:00-8:00

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Jazz Session  with  Kate Barry, Zach Gorrell & Steve Lace
5:00 – 8:00

Thursday, October 31, 2013 – Halloween

henri-smith-promoHenri Smith and his band for a
Mardi-Gras-O-Ween
Costume Dance Party
Starting at 9:00pm

Check online for latest information
Check online for latest information

Johnny Winter Coming to Beverly’s Larcom Theatre

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

BREAKING NEWS
Johnny Winter Tickets ON SALE TODAY!

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For 40 years Johnny Winter has been a guitar hero without equal. He immediately laid out the blueprint for his fresh take on classic blues with a powerful combination of authentic Texas funk and his own high-energy interpretation for the legions of fans just discovering the blues via the likes of Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton.

Johnny Winter is enjoying an unparalleled resurgence performing to sold-out shows worldwide even after a long life full of honors and accomplishments. Performing now with a renewed vigor and fire to say that he is “back” would be an understatement. In fact, he never left. He is just better than ever. Don’t miss a true living legend as he rocks the Larcom!  Tickets On Sale NOW  

Other Things Happening at the Larcom

The Slide Brothers on Saturday, November 2nd. The Slide Brothers are the greatest living musicians who embody the Sacred Steel tradition.  The joyous music these legendary artists create extends far beyond scared steel to encompass blues, rock and soul all celebrated with a sound that is uniquely their own.  This is their ONLY New England show this year.   With Special guest singer-songwriter Michael Thomas Doyle.   


Henri Smith & his all-star band, featuring Grammy winner Amadee Castenell bring a New Orleans Christmas to the historic Larcom Theatre for the very first time on Saturday, December 14th. The concert will feature traditional New Orleans jazz and blues with a touch of gospel, topped off with Christmas favorites. 

 

As Fly Amero says (in this post) the Larcom Theatre is “right down the street from us all (not ‘up the line’, which makes everyone think it’s far, far away when it’s really not)” So don’t be shy — come down the street to the Larcom Theatre for a spectacular concert!

B,C,D Maritime Gloucester’s 13 Days Of Halloween

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Marine Halloween at Maritime Gloucester

Click Here For More Information on Marine Halloween Party at Maritime Gloucester Saturday 10/26/2013

Maritime Gloucester Facebook Page

The red-lipped batfish lives around the Galapagos Islands. A poor swimmer, it “walks” on the seafloor using specially-evolved fins!

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The calico lobster in our Aquarium is the same species as Gloucester’s other lobsters, but she has a rare color mutation. Black with orange spots, her color is perfect for Halloween!

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The devil fish is a giant ray found in the Mediterranean Sea. Named for their hornlike fins, these harmless fish can reach lengths of 17 feet!

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The Dry Salvages

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
The Dry Salvages off Rockport had caught yet another victim - the F/V Racketeer. Despite the best efforts of salvage companies and the USCG, the Racketeer was taken off the rocks and claimed by the sea. This was unusual weather, and the captain of the whale watch boat warned passengers not to touch the metal railings because of lightning. A famous poem was written in 1941 by Gloucester's TS Eliot about the Dry Salvages. He's very difficult to read and understand. But here's what his poem means to me: "In life, we'll all run aground sooner or later. Let's do right by our fellow human beings while we can, before the Salvages claim us too."
The Dry Salvages off Rockport had caught yet another victim – the F/V Racketeer. Despite the best efforts of salvage companies and the USCG, the Racketeer was taken off the rocks and claimed by the sea a year later. This was unusual weather, and the captain of the whale watch boat warned passengers not to touch the metal railings because of lightning.
A famous poem was written in 1941 by Gloucester’s TS Eliot about the Dry Salvages. He’s very difficult to read and understand. But here’s what his poem means to me: “In life, we’ll all run aground sooner or later. Let’s do right by our fellow human beings while we can, before the Salvages claim us too.”

Search Questions I Get

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Joey,

Could you please tell me where I can find the promo you ran about my new book.  I’ve been looking through today’s GMG and I can’t locate it.
Thanks,
Barry Stacks

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Go Ahead Click The Google Search Button.  Please.  I know you have it in you.  I just know it can’t be that difficult to grasp that there is thing on the interwebs called Google that actually allows you to find things that may be posted about a certain subject you may be interested in.

If you have a thing against the word “Google” and it sends shivers up your spine perhaps you could try Bing.

Googlephobia- the fear of using a friggin search engine to find something on the internet.

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I swear to Christ I get 3-5 of these questions a day.  Every day.  It’s maddening.

On top of being able to search anything on the internet there’s also a Good Morning Gloucester Search Engine.  I swear it’s there.  I promise

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You can go to the homepage here- www.goodmorninggloucester.com  Bookmark it for easy reference.  The search engine is in the top right corner.

You can use it to search.  I promise you won’t get herpes or anything.  It’s been tested.

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Community Photos 10/15/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

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Lanes Cove photos from Anthony Marks

Sea Monster, a driftwood sculpture by Rockport artist DR

Photo by Matt Cegelis
Cegelis Art Group

http://cegelisartgroup.photoshelter.com

Sea Monster by DR

New visitors in Annisquam

 

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We hear their cock-a-doodle-do day and night!
Gary Hasselschwert

Community Stuff 10/25/13

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

 

The League of Women Voters of Cape Ann conducted a televised debate between the two mayoral candidates.   This will be  broadcast on CATV:

    Wednesday, October 23, 9:30 pm

    Friday, October 25, 1:00 am

    Saturday, October 26, 8:00 pm

The League also contacted the candidates for School Committee and City Council requesting that they participate in a website forum.  The candidates responses to several questions can be found on the League website at www.lwvcapeann.org.   All Voting Information will be posted on this site.  

October 29th at Lanesville Community Center will be a debate for council/school committee/mayor from 7:00 to 9:00 pm

November 5th – Gloucester city elections

June Michaels, co-president

League of Women Voters of Cape Ann

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Joey:  The Rockport Garden Club provides donations to Open Door, scholarships, etc.

If you would be so kind to place this flyer up, I know they would appreciated it.

Thank you for your consideration!

Best,

Tina

 

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Hello Joey!

Did you know that at the last Community Dance our dancers ranged in age from 3 years old to 82?

It is great to have such a fun, multi-generational event with live music and lots of socializing.

We hope to see old faces and new at our next dance, Sunday,October 27.

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Veterans of Cape Ann

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Hi Everyone!

We have a pretty exciting event happening at Local Colors from 6-8 on November 2nd including light refreshments. Several members got together and created art in the Mexican tradition (updated with a New England flair) for this holiday.  It is believed departed ones come back to visit their loved ones on the 2nd of November. The family often prepares for the visit with their favorite food, drink, flowers, brightly decorated sugar skulls and a special altar with photos and fond memories. We have created a humorous display at the Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative, 121 Main Street in Gloucester to celebrate art and those who have been our inspiration. Feel free to write your own dedication on our public altar. The exhibit is going on now through November 8th with a reception that is open and free to the public on November 2, from 6 to 8 pm.  Please come and join us!

For photos of the display and art work visit our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/GloucesterArt and http://www.local-colors.org/ You can also read more about Dia de los Muertos and how it differs from Halloween at my blog at http://anisoulmusings.wordpress.com/

We hope to see you there!

Best Always

Kathy Bucholska

ANI SOL Designs

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Black and White Masquerade

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Venetian Butterfly Masks ©Kim Smith 2013 copy

Having so much fun making masks and getting ready for a friend’s Black and White Masquerade Party tonight. I just hope the glue holds up!! I made two and can’t decide which one to wear, but daughter Liv needs one for a Halloween party next week so will get them off to her tomorrow. I just noticed–there’s a big blob of glitter in my nail polish–oh well, that’s what happens when you are trying to cram too much in one day!

Venetian Masks ©Kim Smith 2013 copy

I think we should have a Gloucester Black and White Masquerade Ball at Cruiseport in the dead of winter–February perhaps–when we all could use a glamarama night out. Everyone invited!

Family Ties Golf Event

Posted on by Thom Falzarano

Family Ties put on their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at Ferncroft Country Club.  It was a beautiful day on the course. This event was made possible due to our great sponsors.  A big thank you to Dunkin Donuts, TRU services, Prattys CAV, Citizens Bank, Life Solutions Group, Mass Mutual, and Woburn Toyota.

Family Ties is a non profit created to benefit the local families of Cape Ann that have been affected by cancer.  We use the proceeds of our efforts to aid the families financial and emotionally through the tough times that cancer brings to their lives.

We would also like to thank our special guest Mike Watson; long drive champion who donated his drives on hole #4, a 360 yard par 4 where he reached the green consistently throughout the day.

Thank you to Thom Falzarano for donating his time to take all of the amazing pictures of the event.

The tournament ended with a sudden death card off between last year’s champs and Drew Dominick’s team (Drew Dominick, Nate Levie, JD Aspesi, Dean Babine).  In the end Mike Pratt, Anthony Ellis, Tony Grillo, and Billy Suppa took first place as repeat champions.

Also congratulations to Jason Balzarini for longest drive and Joe Nguyen for closest to the pin honors.

If you are interested in learning more about Family Ties please go to our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Family-Ties-Non-Profit/650659004954264

or

email us at familytiesnonprofit@yahoo.com.

Senior Day for Manchester-Essex Boys Varsity Soccer

Posted on by Lowell Peabody

At Hyland Field in Manchester the Boys Varsity Soccer team took on the Georgetown Royals in their final game of the season. At the half the Hornets were up 1-0 but the Royals fought back in the second half with 2 goals and took the win with a final score of 2-1

Fall on Niles Pond

Posted on by God's Morning

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Niles Pond is beautiful any time of year, but is particularly lovely in the fall with the swans gracing it.

E.J. Lefavour

New Addition to Boston Skyline?

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I don’t know what this was – strange cloud formation, LNG tanker explosion, skyscrapers erected overnight in Quincy, a giant sea serpent – but it created a very different look to the horizon this morning from Eastern Point.

E.J. Lefavour

EJ’s double crested cormorant has a friend.

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THEYREVERSEDTHECALL!!! HELETTHEBALLDROP!!! OMG OMG OMG!!! Go Sox.
THEYREVERSEDTHECALL!!! HELETTHEBALLDROP!!! OMG OMG OMG!!! Go Sox.

That Rubber Duck is too small. To get a gigantic Rubber Duck to our shores please “like” the Facebook Page, “Bring the Rubber Duck to Gloucester Harbor“. We need that page liked at least one hundred more times before we can submit a gigantic rubber duck request.

Brian Templeton to play the Thursday Night Blues Party with Dave Sag’s ~ The Rhumb Line 8:30-11:30 ~ Today 10.24.2013

Posted on by Joanne

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 Dave says,

I’m feeling a little woozy tonite. I’ve been having strange dreams about penises and bolt cutters, and I just sneezed and a tiny metal pellet fell out of my nose. There’s some guy and he has big eyes and a pair of Craftsman® pliers squeezing my brain stem. Oh, wait, it’s only Fred!

  But seriously, folks, I’m proud to present to you a new face, a new experience, a new surgical procedure in the form of Dr. Brian Templeton. Many cats grabbed and shook my arms and begged me to get this guy to play, and finally,here he is, the font of everlasting blues. Czech out his web site. Don’t ask me what it is, I can’t find it. Just kidding!
Again, I’m as serious as a hangnail, but you gotta see this guy to believe it. Calling in bombing co-ordinates will be Willie A’s master of guitar goulash, Mr. Billy Loosigian, who looks great in a cowboy hat, and knows how to spit between his teeth. Counting time and his blessings will be my favorite Irish Ace of Pace, Mr. Bennie Benson. I’m really excited about this.I hope you agree! I’m bringing’ extra Diaperine®!

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courtesy photo/Brian Templeton facebook

And, to put a bug in your ear, Next week is Halloween™ and it falls on a Thursday™. And it’s party time, right!? You’re gonna wear a costume, nez. pa? And who’s better than to put a spell on you but John Keegan®? Well, he’s gonna be my featured specimen with a whole lot of eerie lackawanna, tubes pulsing as we go for the jugular. Make sure you’ve made your peace and assuaged the gods of Erato before dressing in that nearly nude costume. We’ll see you then.
And remember: We’re nothing without You, the viewer. Live mucus is best! Seethe me on Phasebooke:
facebook.com/pages/Davesags-blues-party/1413082458915228

Cod Fishing Part III

Posted on by Fredrik Bodin
Anyone recognize this fishing boat? It's steel, medium sized, and probably out of Gloucester.
Anyone recognize this fishing boat? It’s steel, medium sized, and probably out of Gloucester.

The decks are cleared, the checker boards put aside, and the barrels are lashed down. Heading home in some heavy seas. Photos by James H. Goodwin.
The decks are cleared, the checker boards put aside, and the barrels are lashed down. Heading home in some heavy seas. Photos by James H. Goodwin.