Look who’s coming to Gloucester & Cape Ann

Anybody who follows us on GMG knows the depth of talent living on Cape Ann (plus, I tried to capture it in an article for The Noise called Vintage Cape Ann — you can see it below the Brad Byrd interview here).  Now, it seems that major talent is arriving from off island more and more — especially when you look at the live music schedule for this weekend and next week.  Here are a few highlights:

TONIGHT: Swingle Singers at Shalin Liu — they’re always bringing in great musicians from out of town.

TOMORROW: Henri Smith New Orleans Friends & Flavours at Cape Ann Brewery.  Well, we could almost say that Henri is from Gloucester — he’s been here since Katrina.

SATURDAY: Isaac Hayden at The Grove Cafe in Manchester.  Isaac comes all way from Nashville.  This new boutique/coffee house is beginning to pack the place with people who appreciate good music.

NEXT WEEK:
Thursday @ The Gloucester House – Berklee in Gloucester – World-renowned Berklee Professors performing with Top Students  to raise money to send Gloucester students Berklee.  The first of this year’s series kicks off with The Jim Odgren Quintet.

Sunday @ the UU Church – Free BSO Chamber Music Concert – The Boston Symphony Orchestra has chosen Gloucester to launch its 2012-13 Community Chamber Concerts series.  What a coup for Gloucester!

Keep an eye on next week’s live music schedule.  More shows tend to get added at the last minute.

Great Food for Rick

As most people know I cannot eat Seafood, Boo.. But Rick can and the Cape Ann Brewery is very careful about food allergies, which I thank them,  Rick’s fish and chips and my hamburger were yummy

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My Burger was also yummy

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And you thought the Yankees Sucked!

DAMN PIRATES!

You Just Can’t Trust em’!

Unfortunately the Boston Based Pirate Ship The Formidable sailed into Gloucester HarborEarly Saturday Morning Under The American Flag,While the Sentries at Stage Fort Park were Asleep.

In these Photos you can see these Scalley Wags planning evil.

It looks like their first Victim was a cooler full of Grog in the Cruiseport Parking lot.

KEEP ON THE LOOK OUT!

Your Cooler could be Next!

The Pirates were unaware they were being spied upon.
The Captain looking over a map of Gloucester

 

The Bastards Planning their next move.
Shit! They found our last case of Cape Ann Brewerys Fishermen's IPA

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Knitting at the Cape Ann Brewery / Matteo Russo Fund Raiser

Knitting Seaman Scarves and raising money for the children of Matteo Russo, a Gloucester fisherman who was lost at sea, in January 2009.

Organized by Kathleen Valentine and designer of the seaman’s scarves.

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Click on Bob! And Express Yourself!!

Express yourselfI’ve been shooting Gloucester folks for many years. Here’s a look at the faces around town. It’s a slide show so click on Bob, and ENJOY!

GMG Local Music Schedule July 1- July 5

ANOTHER BIG MUSIC WEEK!!

Remember you can subscribe to GMG Local Music by clicking on the link on the sidebar.There’s lots of good music in Gloucester this week. This post will be updated as info comes in.


Elliott’s

Latitude 43

Dog Bar

Rhumb Line

Capt. Carlo’s

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From Dave Sag

Rhumb Line Thursday Night Blues Party

Buono ex post facto fiesta! Whew!…got thru another one without needing invasive surgery. What fun! Not being a “true” local, I dig it because I’m a true Italian.I know my whole family would dig it, too, especially if they were alive. Especially my aunt Tony.
Now, we’re facing another grueling holiday weekend, so gird your grid; here it comes: This thursday at the Rhumb Line I’m proud to present  Bob Davis, Mr. Johnny Carwash hisself…the man who put the mental in instrumental.  Behind him will be Roger Brocklebank, on drumns, and of course, Greg t. and myself. We’ll be mewling and puking our way thru a special program of  national anthems and patriotic tunes. I have no idea what’s gonna happen, but ambulances will be on standby. Don’t miss it!
And if you still haven’t had enough,

on Saturday nite the Musical Surplus Club of Hong Kong is proud to present: MADHOUSE at the MADFISH. Grill, that is… on Pocky Neck, here in  Globster.  Johnny K. and the whole aggravation will be a-hootin’ and a-hollerin’ thru yet another evening of madcap escapades and musical mayhem. C’mon down and burn your leather on the floor!

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Open Mic at the Gull
“Come down and bring your voice or Axe (not a real axe)”
What: Jam Session
Host: The Gull Restaurant
Start Time: Today July 1 at 9:00pm
Where: The Gull Restaurant

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Roots Rock Jam at Latitude 43°

Dan King hosts Wednesday Night Roots Rock Jam at Latitude 43°.
Wednesdays starting at 9pm. This Weds, July 1 features Dave Mattacks and Jimy Ryan!
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Cape Ann Brewery is hosting the “Mind your Manors” Throwdown! Featuring SAFETY at the Manor Inn on Sunday July 5.

Beer tasting, free apps, and awesome 80’s tunes.
Tasting 3-5pm

SAFETY2SAFETY and Deejay X-Press from 5-9pm.

Tix are $15 for apps, tasting and entertainment

141 Essex Ave. Gloucester

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From Barbara and Al Boudreau-

SUNDAY JULY 5, 2009

THE STUDIO RESTAURANT

51 ROCKY NECK Ave

GLOUCESTER MA, 01930

978-281-4123

This Sunday MIKE TURK brings his dynamic jazz harmonica to the bandstand for a night of unbelievable musicianship. Mike plays this insrument as well as any of the horn players that we feature. If you are familiar with and like TOOTS THIELEMANS don’t miss this player. The music starts at 5pm

We will be having another great lineup for the Studio this season. I have a few new players added to the roster this year; Greg Abate will be coming as well as the new young lion; Mike Tucker, two exceptional sax players.

Looking forward to seeing and and goofing-off with you all this upcoming season…….Stay well……….Best,    Barb & AL

MARK CARLSEN-BASS   JACK SENIER-PIANO

Buono ex post facto fiesta! Whew!…got thru another one without needing invasive surgery. What fun! Not being a “true” local, I dig it because I’m a true Italian.I know my whole family would dig it, too, especially if they were alive. Especially my aunt Tony.
Now, we’re facing another grueling holiday weekend, so gird your grid; here it comes: This thursday at the Rhumb Line I’m proud to present  Bob Davis, Mr. Johnny Carwash hisself…the man who put the mental in instrumental.  Behind him will be Roger Brocklebank, on drumns, and of course, Greg t. and myself. We’ll be mewling and puking our way thru a special program of  national anthems and patriotic tunes. I have no idea what’s gonna happen, but ambulances will be on standby. Don’t miss it!
And if you still haven’t had enough, on Saturday nite the Musical Surplus Club of Hong Kong is proud to present: MADHOUSE at the MADFISH. Grill, that is… on Pocky Neck, here in  Globster.  Johnny K. and the whole aggravation will be a-hootin’ and a-hollerin’ thru yet another evening of madcap escapades and musical mayhem. C’mon down and burn your leather on the floor!