Tag: Allen Estes

Can’t buy a VIP Upgrade, but you might just WIN it.

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You may remember that Peter and I are presenting a concert series at North Shore Music Theatre this summer (see post & videos here) and we’ve got some great VIP packages that offer exclusive access to VIP Pre-Parties, 3 Course Dinner at Backstage Bistro, Meet & Greet, Gifts & more  (see VIP details here).

Maybe you want to take your sweetheart (Joey might even recommend that sort of thing in his advice column, who knows?).  Now, when you’re a couple, VIP is the best way to go.  But maybe you don’t want to spring for VIP Tickets.  Here’s your chance to win a luxurious VIP experience for the evening.  Just sign up for the gimmeLIVE Concert Club (click here, it’s free) and you’ll automatically be entered into a drawing to win 2 FREE VIP UPGRADES to the concert of your choice.  All you need is 2 regular tickets and you and your honey can go as VIPs!

Lot’s happening in Gloucester tonight.  Will Hunt is Allen’s guest on the premiere of a new Local Music Seen show tonight at 6:30 on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.  Then, you can see Allen Estes in the flesh at the Rhumb Line with one of the area’s best blues men, Bill Gleason (who has also been Allen’s guest on Local Music Seen).

Plus there are 2 open mics, Karaoke and Dennis Monagle featuring Ric St. Germain w/ Ken Steiner on upright bass. blues/rockabilly.  See full music lineup here.

This is one Save the Date you MUST pay attention to

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OK, I know this is a blog and we’re supposed to post about what’s happening right now — especially while our fearless leader is on vacation.  But I just can’t resist telling people to save next Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 for something you really don’t want to miss.

I’m going to bet there are people reading this who have never been to Shalin Liu.  Here’s your chance.  It’s FREE.  And I’ll bet there are people reading who’ve never heard a harpsichord played live.  You’re in for a treat.  Shalin Liu is probably one of the best places on Earth to hear one — and it’s right down the street.

Then there’s the fact that Greg Bover, who lives in Magnolia and works at C.B. Fisk, built the harpsichord that his wife Frances Fitch, one of the area’s most accomplished musicians, will be playing.  And the harpsichord is as beautiful to look at is it is to hear.  So save the date, come on out and enjoy the talent that’s right in our own back yard.

Now for the immediate.  This is a big week on Cape Ann:

  • Inge Berge starts his month-long residency at Giuseppe’s on Thursday
  • Brad Byrd brings his band to Minglewood for another video shoot on Saturday — and you can be in the video if you’re there.
  • Allen Estes is guest host at Rhumb Line Wednesday night while Fly is touring.
  • Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents are at the Rhumb Line on Friday

See the week’s full music lineup here (updates will be added as we find out about them)

Orville Giddings ~ thin man FAT sound!

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In this video gimmesound Artist of the week, Orville Giddings talks about his excellent band (sorry about the wind noise).  You can see them next Saturday at Stone Soup in Ipswich.  And you can see Orville with tomorrow at the Rhumb Line with Dave Sag.

It’s Wednesday, which means a new show on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes.  Bradley Royds is Allen’s guest tonight on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.  The show premieres at 6:30.

After the show, there’s plenty to do in town tonight.  Check out the full music lineup here.

Double dose of Orville & Allen today

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Tonight is your last chance to catch Orville Giddings, the newest gimmesound Artist of the Week on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes at 6pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.  Then you can see the two of them live at the Rhumb Line starting at 7:30.

Whether he’s solo, duo with Allen or fronting his excellent band, Orville Giddings ROCKS!  You’ll be smiling as much as he is.

Remember, it’s Sunday on Cape Ann and that means you don’t have to wait until the evening to get out and take in music.  It’s already going on!

See today’s full music lineup here.

Three new songs in less than a month from Cape Ann’s most prolific songwriter

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Allen Estes is on a roll!  Just in the last week, he’s written 2 new songs.  And last month he premiered this gem, recorded for his show Local Music Seen that will air later this month.  (If you were at the Docksiders’ benefit on March 31 you heard the song in this video).

Allen is Fly Amero’s guest tonight at the Rhumb Line at 8pm, so head on down and request one of his new songs!

Later in the evening, check out local drummer Dennis Monagle (see him battle it out on drums with the Docksiders here) as he welcomes Jeremy Parker, Justin Piper and John Aruda for some Organ Funky music at Minglewood.

You can start your evening out by singing at the Annie at 7pm.

But before you go out, be sure to catch Orville Giddings on  Local Music Seen at 6:30 on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.

So it’s a great night of music in Gloucester starting at 6:30.  See full music lineup here.

How fast does Orville usually play this song?

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In this video from Local Music Seen (watch it tomorrow at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Cable Channel 12  — see all air times here), Orville Giddings reveals that he plays this song at different tempos depending on who’s accompanying him.  Does he play it faster or slower with host Allen Estes?

You can see Allen & Orville on Sunday at the Rhumb Line.  But don’t wait until Sunday to go out.  There’s great music all week long!  See this week’s full music lineup here.

Why is he so happy singing the blues?

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Allen Estes‘ friend Orville Giddings just always seems so happy even when he’s singing sad songs.  Orville is Allen’s guest on Local Music Seen this week.  If you have cable you can see them on Channel 12 Wednesday, Friday & Sunday (see schedule here).  And you can see them perform on Sunday at the Rhumb Line.

This is a big week for Gloucester.  Captain Carlo’s opens on Friday the 13th with Jenny Dee & the Deelinquents!

See this week’s full music lineup here.

Surprise guest at Shalin Liu last night ~ another surprise at the Brew Pub tonight

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Surprise guest at Shalin Liu last night

Miranda Russell at Shalin Liu last night with surprise guest Inge Berge on guitar (L-R: John Hyde, Joe Kessler, Miranda Russell, Vincent Briguglio, Inge Berge, Leo Ciaramitaro)

Justin Piper’s wife was in labor so Miranda called Inge at about 4pm to ask if he could sit in.  Inge was excellent with some great solos, which proves just how versatile he is (in case anyone ever doubted).  See Inge’s new hit video here.  Very different style indeed!

As of this morning there were 5 tickets left for Miranda’s show tonight.  You can see if they’re still available here.

For the rest of you, there are plenty of other choices tonight (full music lineup here).  Our good friend Allen Estes will be with Dan King & Friends at Cape Ann Brewery starting at 9pm.  He’s just finished a new song.  Ask him to play it.

G.H.S. DOCKSIDERS SPRING BREAK BENEFIT TODAY @ 4pm

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Don’t miss the Docksiders today at 4pm as they share the stage with some of Cape Ann’s finest talent, hosted by Allen Estes, star of “Local Music Seen with Allen Estes“. Special Guests: Dan King, AnnMarie, Renee & Joe, Dennis Monagle (looks a lot like the Bandit Kings!) with Mike Lindberg on saxaphone.

More great music tonight and at 10pm there’s a new addition to Saturday Night in Gloucester: Jalapenos features a Caribbean/Island/Latin & Reggae DJ ’till 12:30.  See full music lineup here.

G.H.S. DOCKSIDERS SPRING BREAK BENEFIT CONCERT

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Join us as the Docksiders share the stage with some of Cape Ann’s finest talent. Hosted by Allen Estes, star of “Local Music Seen with Allen Estes”. Special Guests: Dan King, AnnMarie, Renee & Joe, Dennis Monagle (looks a lot like the Bandit Kings!) and Mike Lindberg on saxaphone.

First performance ever of Allen Estes’ new song

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Allen Estes sings his brand new song Be Safe My Son for the first time on his show Local Music Seen, which will air in April.  Here’s a preview.  He literally finished the song last week, so this is the very first time it’s been heard by anyone outside the studio (except his son, Dylan, of course).

Lots of music today starting at noon.  Our friend, Inge Berge, comes out of hibernation tonight at 8pm to appear at Giusseppe’s!

See full lineup here.

Allen Estes sings Brandy Jane

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Allen Estes sings Brandy Jane

One of Allen’s early songs (written during his first batch of 30 songs about 40 years ago), Brandy Jane has become a favorite of many people.

Allen is gimmesound’s Artist of the week and sings this and 3 other wonderful songs on his Local Music Seen special, which premieres Wednesday at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.

You can catch Allen at the Rhumb Line tonight with Orville Giddings and some surprise guests. See full lineup here.

And don’t forget the Mardi Gras benefit for Y Teens on Tuesday when Grammy winner Charles Neville joins Henri Smith and his band New Orleans Friends & Flavours. Call 979-281-0223 for tickets

Just in case you missed it …

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gimmesound Artist of the week: Allen Estes was one of the stars of Celebrate Gloucester 2010 at I4-C2 — and he was joined on stage by Fly Amero in a surprise appearance (Fly originally couldn’t play Celebrate Gloucester due to a scheduling conflict) for one of Allen’s most popular songs, Not With Ya Hands about Gloucester legend Howard Blackburn.

Their inspiring performance was one of the highlights of the festival.  Click on the video and check it out!

Lots to choose from tonight swing, funk, jam band & good ol’ rock ‘n roll.  See full lineup here:

Did you know Allen Estes wrote a Top 40 Hit?

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That’s right, folks.  It’s called Next to You and was Tammy Wynette’s last top 40 hit.  See her Next to You video here.

Watch the Local Music Seen video, above, and see Allen sing his version of the song.  Which do you like better?

Six excellent choices for music tonight with lots of dancing options.  See full lineup here.

Who’s Allen’s guest this week?

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Allen is!  You asked for it, now you’ve got it.  Click on the video above and hear Allen tell us how he  finally decided to be featured on his own show, Local Music Seen.  Watch it tonight at 6:30 on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.

Then get your butt up off the couch and go see some other great music.  Lots to choose from (full lineup here).

Dennis Monagle has Quill at Minglewood.  Just in case you don’t know Qwill, check out this video:

Allen Estes sings Brandy Jane

Posted on by Vickie & Peter

Allen Estes sings Brandy Jane

One of Allen’s early songs (written during his first batch of 30 songs about 40 years ago), Brandy Jane has become a favorite of many people.

Allen is gimmesound’s Artist of the week and sings this and 3 other wonderful songs on his Local Music Seen special, which premieres Wednesday at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.

You can catch Allen at the Rhumb Line tonight with Orville Giddings and some surprise guests. See full lineup here.

And don’t forget the Mardi Gras benefit for Y Teens on Tuesday when Grammy winner Charles Neville joins Henri Smith and his band New Orleans Friends & Flavours.  $15 in advance.  $20 at the door. Call 979-281-0223 for tickets.

Allen Estes brings Ina May Wool and Bev Grant to local TV

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Allen Estes hosts gimmesound artists of the week Wool & Grant tonight on Local Music Seen at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.

And after the show, you’ve got your choice of 6 excellent artists in your favorite Gloucester venues.  See the full lineup here.  So go downtown and live it up!

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Allen Estes Features -Julie Dougherty and T Max

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Coming soon on Cape Ann TV “Allen Estes Music Scene”

 

Be sure to watch the show on Cape Ann TV “Allen Estes Music Scene”

Link to T Max’s NOISE publication online.    

Link to Julie Dougherty  GIGS.

Other Links:

Cape Ann TV  http://capeanntv.org/

GimmeSound http://www.gimmesound.com/

 

Local Music Seen with Allen Estes Returns Tonight at 6:30pm Featuring The Bandit Kings Unplugged

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Dear Joey,

Cape Ann TV has fixed the problems they had and Local Music Seen with Allen Estes returns tonight at 6:30pm featuring The Bandit Kings – unplugged.  Music is excellent, harmonies superb, camaraderie shines through and everybody looks great too!

More info and air times here: http://localmusicseen.com/

Allen Estes with The Bandit Kings
(L-R) host Allen Estes with Bandit Kings: Ann Marie, Renee Dupuis, Dan King, Dennis Monagle, Joe Cardoza