Raw Footage Preview of Chelsea Berry at North Shore Music Theatre last night

Local photographer / filmmaker Brendan Pike shot some excellent video last night of the Chelsea Berry Band rocking the North Shore Music Theatre “like nobody has ever done before,” as one long-time theatre-goer exclaimed after the show.

Of course you are among the very first people to see this raw footage because you’re an FOB!  And as soon as we have more to share (Brendan shot Chelsea’s entire set), you’ll be first to see that video too.

Tomorrow will rock with a New Orleans flavor when Aaron Neville takes the stage with Henri Smith opening — There are still tickets left (get them here), and, as you can tell by this video, which was shot from behind the LAST ROW, all seats are good seats.  No; make that GREAT seats.  And the sound is spectacular!

Weather is clear and looks perfect for the evening, so get out to Fiesta and party!  Over a dozen great choices for live music in town tonight.  Check out the full live music schedule here.

Fiesta 5K Race |(Start Photos) – 2012 St Peter’s Fiesta

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Video and Pics 2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta 5K Start Filmed At Half Speed- See Anyone You Know?

We had 4 photographers roaming around so this is just the preliminary stuff before anyone else gets it to you.  Much more coverage of the Fiesta 5K coming tomorrow

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You’re not one of those people who avoids Fiesta are you?

OK, I said it.  It’s the elephant in the room.  We actually have friends who look at us like we’re mental patients when we say we LOVE FIESTA!  There are only a few places on Earth where the whole city parties and invites tens of thousands of other people to join in.  Rio and New Orleans come to mind.  Not bad company for Gloucester to be in, is it?  Just look at this video from last year:

The guys who didn’t get the pole aren’t cursing the winner.  They’re cheering him and carrying him on their shoulders out of the water and up the street.  That’s the spirit I’m talking about!  A little more of this spirit on a daily basis would make all our lives better.

Plus there’s live music all over town (see full live music schedule here) and nearly everybody you run into is in a great mood for days at a time.  So let’s have some fun, OK?

3 Answers: Where will the Zip Line Kid be tonight? Where can you get Fiesta Coupons? & Why is Chelsea Berry in the news in LYNN?

Today’s Daily Item of Lynn story about Chris Isaak’s concert tomorrow at North Shore Music Theatre includes an interview with Chelsea Berry (see Lynn Item Story Here).  Now, for some reason she told the reporter how old she is (I thought women never did that — she never told me).  More importantly, read the story and find out how she’s taking her  music in a new direction, which you can experience for yourself tomorrow night when Chelsea and her new band open for Chris Isaak (whose birthday is today).  VIP is sold out, but seats are still left — and all seats at the Music Theatre are good seats.  Get tickets here.

OK, where do you think the Zip Line Kid will be tonight?  It’s wrist band night at Fiesta.  That means your kids (and you too if you can handle it) get unlimited rides for one price.   So our family will be at Fiesta — rain or shine.  And we will save $5 with a coupon.  You can get one too here.

Just in case you’d rather be inside tonight (see full live music lineup here), check out Fly Amero with guitar virtuoso Jake Pardee at Rhumb Line.  Here’s part of Jake’s appearance on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes, where he talks about guitar playing, lessons, listening, neighbors, Berklee and says, “Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane to me are very similar.”  Then he proves my point about his virtuosity!

Aaron Neville says he’ll play songs from his new album (produced by Keith Richards) on Saturday

Aaron Neville – Don Was – Keith Richards

Check out this Aaron Neville interview with Aurelia Nelson on Northshore 104.9.  Aaron says he will perform many of his Grammy nominated hits in multiple genres, including standards, pop, soul, R&B, jazz and even some doo-wop from his new album (due out this fall) produced by Keith Richards (who also plays guitar on the album) and legendary producer Don Was, president of Blue Note Records, on which the album will be released.

Aaron also talks about his love of music, 50 years of writing and performing and how technology is changing the process of mixing and producing his new album.

When asked how he decides what songs to perform he says, “The voice is a connection between hearts … I just want to connect with the people there listening … ”  VIP tickets for Saturday’s concert are sold out, but good seats are still available.  Get tickets here.

Fiesta and Rockport Chamber Music Festival ought to be enough excitement for one week, but in addition to that, we’ve got 42 more artists in 18 venues, including a schooner!  See the full live music lineup here.

Girls Jr. Seine Boat Races 2012 Crew X’tra Oardinary! Racing Friday Night of Fiesta

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Captain: Joanne Frontiero

Scuttler: Joe Balbo

Crew:

1. Cayle DaSilva( Grandaughter of Joanne)

2. Amanda Mohan (Amandacakes)

3. Ally Gentile

4. Caitlyn Parisi

5. Caity O’Leary

6. Melanie LaBelle

7. Alicia Toye

8. Sophia Black

9. Hannah Del Torchio(not in photo)

10.Sammie Lodge(not in photo)

And So It Begins. T Minus- 22 Days

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2012 Saint Peter’s Fiesta Altar construction begins.  Kudos to those who do the work behind the scenes to bring us the best time of the year.

Saint Peter’s Fiesta Dates 2012-

Click below for a schedule of events

The 2012 festival starts on Wednesday June 27 thru Sunday July 1

Get your hotel reservations now while there may be some availability.

Check out the live views from Gloucester Inns and Hotels on www.gloucesterwebcam.com

We’ll Never Forget- Ricky- Fiesta 2007

Fiesta 2007

Pow Wow, Syd, Ricky, Magic Joe, The Rabbit, Joey C, DK

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That look

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Getting After It- Always

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Get back here!  Are you a man or a mouse?

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Rest In Peace

Che Siamu Tutti Mutti- Sefatia Explains

 

For those of you who don’t know what people at the Fiesta are screaming all week long, Sefatia Exlains-

IT’S NOT REALLY GOOD IN ENGLISH CHE/ ARE   SIAMU/WE TUTTI/ALL MUTTI/MUTE

ARE WE ALL MUTE? CHE SIAMU TUTTI MUTTI

WHICH MEAN ARE YOU ALL MUTE WHY ARE YOU NOT SCREAMING VIVA SAN PIETRO..

Che siamu tutti mutti

Che=Are

Siamu=We

Tutti=All

Mutti=Mute

Meaning Are you all mute?  Why are you not screaming Viva San Pietro

Austin Dorr Gloucester Legend- Tuna Fishing-Blessing Of The Fleet With Stevie Corbett Aboard The Osprey

Video produced by Our Boy The Rabbit

Please Welcome New GMG Contributor Craig Kimberly- St Peter’s Fiesta Parade Video and More

I have a feeling you’re really gonna like his stuff.

Born in Salem, Craig Kimberley is a director, cinematographer, editor, photographer. His family moved to Virginia in the late 70’s where he’s lived for the last 30 years. With hopes of moving to here soon, he’s vacationing in Gloucester with his sweet aunt, Joan Kimberley, on Washington street.  The St. Peter’s Fiesta was a great welcome back weekend!
Look for his videos over the next few weeks sharing his return to Massachusetts. With a couple of photos mixed in, it should make for some fun content. Craig notes, “So far, everyone I’ve met has lived up to my greatest expectations of true New England character and class. Thanks to Joey, and Good Morning Gloucester, I’ve been given a fantastic venue to share my vacation adventures.” So stay tuned for more videos in the coming days!
 

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2011 Saturday Saint Peter’s Fiesta Photos From David Cox

See David’s 2011 Saturday Fiesta Slide Show with Over 100 Pictures By Clicking Here

also click any photo on the blog to make it full sized

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Lily, the Fiesta Rock Climber

Go Lily Go!

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Lily climbing so high!

Do Fiesta Old School With The Semanse Seeds and Gallia

When we were kids our entire family- Grandparents right down to Grandchildren would sit in the chairs down at the Fiesta and listen to the Italian music.  Even though we were only 7 years old our parents would send us to the nut vendor who had all the different kinds of cashews and semanse and gallia. 

I’m not sure what year the nut vendor went away, but you can still get the semanse seeds at Virgilio’s and celebrate Fiesta Old School like we did in the 70’s.

Sista Felicia got some today.

$1.50 a bag.  how can you go wrong? Tradition- Fiesta- that’s What I’m Talkin About!

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Saint Peter’s Fiesta 2011 Preview With Anthony Saputo

A Candid Conversation With Fiesta Committee Member Anthony Saputo