Beautiful evening, filled with expressive dancing, happy children, blues and world fusion music. The Jake Pardee band invited a special guest Dierdra Darrha to share her talent. She was very sweet performing a country kind of song.  I believe the crowd was pleased. Many thanks to Bradley Royds all the sponsors that make this event possible. Especially the sound guys Frank Hawks and John Silveira. Looking forward to the next one.
Tag: Frank Hawks
New Band Debut
Slingdaddy TONIGHT!
From Frank Hawks-
Just a reminder that Slingdaddy will be returning to Elliot’s @ the
Blackburn on Saturday, December 26th.
So if you have enjoyed us in the past, come down and show off your new clothes that Santa brought.
Elliot’s is located at 2 Main St in downtown Gloucester.
It will be our lead singer’s final performance with us as he has decided
to leave to pursue other interests. Â We will keep everyone posted on the
progress with our new lead singer for future shows.
Happy Holidays!
Frank Hawks with Hoodoo Saturday night!
Hoodoo Revelator will be performing at the Rhumbline in Gloucester this Saturday, the 5th.
Slingdaddy with Frank Hawks and Justin Tocco

GMG Local Music- August 24 – August 30
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.
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THURSDAY
From Frank Hawks –
“The Megan McKenzie Band” will be performing at the Cape Ann Harbor Loop concert series this Thursday in Gloucester along with “Phat Maxx”.

www.myspace.com/meganmckenzieband
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Same Gig- Different Takes! Both Whacko Good Guys!
Blues Party at the Rhumb Line
From Dave Sag-
This Thursday Walmart productions is proud to present local luminary and part-time rib king,Mr. Mike O’Connell. Slide king, vogalist and songbird xtroidinaire,he is sure to get your cane tapping to the boogie beat. backing up over him will be Jeff Casper, the friendly drummer and plumbing magnate, and ,of course, Greg T. and myself. I promised Mike I’d wear my white fenceclimbers,maybe even shorts. We’ll see. And pssst… rumour has it that other special guests may be showing up adding to the general mayhem. Did I say a special birthday? Come find out. Wear your bike helmet….
From: Mike O’Connell –
I will be good and warmed from Thursday Night,, for “Uncle Dave Sag” has asked me to play with him at his Blues Party at The Rhumb Line!! I cant wait, haven’t seen him all summer and I need a dose of Those White Flippers with no socks, Top shelf designer Bowling Shirts of his,, and his Genius Sarcasms. He’s gonna tool on someone that night and it is probably gonna be me. I’m Psyched! I believe Uncle Dave’s Blues Party starts at 9 so come on down to both shows if you can, Hope to see you.
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FRIDAY
From Frank Hawks –
Just getting the word out that Slingdaddy will be at Elliot’s @ the Blackburn
this Friday, August 28th. Â As always, Elliot’s has an earlier show time
than most other venues – 8:30-11:30. Â Elliot’s is a great place to have
dinner (if so desired) and the stay an catch the show.
Thanks for coming out to support live music, because without you, there
would be no live music.
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SATURDAY
From: Mike O’Connell –
Sat Aug 29 Lat 43
This week the band performs 9 to 12  at Latitude 43 Here in Gloucester MA. Frosty Padgett playing on his drums,, Special Bass Guitar Man Dean Cassell will be gracing us with his presence, Jason “Broken Record” Aptt will be there clowning as well and myself to tie it up.
Uncle Jeffrey will be selling copies of My CD’S for the Latitude show issued with 1 pair of Orange Earplugs, Have A Great Weekend, Mike   www.latfourtythree.com www.myspace.com/mikeoconnellmusic
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Groove
Saturday night
Captain Carlo’s
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SUNDAY
From: Mike O’Connell –
“Almost Forgot…Sunday I will be up at The Grog with Parker Wheeler and Friends, and what a band he has put together! Parker Wheeler Himself,, Tim Pike, Wolfy Froggy’s Brudda Ginandes, Amadee Castenell, Cliffy Spencer, Stevie Bankuti. and Myself,, This is gonna be a “smoke show” so if you are not to tired for a Sunday Rockin’ come to the Grog In Newburyport. Band hits at 7 come early and dine. Once again Enjoy Your Weekend.”
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GMG Local Music – Check this out!

From Frank Hawks:
For those of you who may not know, I am involved with another project, The Megan McKenzie Band and we will be performing at Elliott’s in Gloucester on Friday, July 17th. Megan McKenzie Band features a dynamic female vocalist and we perform everything from old Motown tunes, to classic rock by Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepellin, Heart, Linda Ronstadt, Creedence Clearwater Revival, as well as current material by Amy Winehouse, Sheryl Crow, Foo Fighters and much, much more.
GMG Local Music Schedule July 6- July 12
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From Frank Hawks
For those of you who may not know, I am involved with another project, The Megan McKenzie Band and we will be performing our second show at the Gull in Gloucester on Friday, July 10th. The Gull is located at 75 Essex Ave (Rt 133). Megan McKenzie Band features a dynamic female vocalist and we perform everything from old Motown tunes, to classic rock by Jimi Hendrix, Led Zepellin, Heart, Linda Ronstadt, Creedence Clearwater Revival, as well as current material by Amy Winehouse, Sheryl Crow, Foo Fighters and much, much more.
Megan McKenzie Band
The Gull in Gloucester on Friday, July 10th.
The Gull is located at 75 Essex Ave (Rt 133).
http://www.myspace.com/meganmckenzieband
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From Jimmy T
Tonight at the “Red Barrel”! in Essex
Live music from Garrick Caretaker!
Music Trivia!
Games! Fun!!
The Best Fried Clams in the World!!!
Newcastle Brown Ale!!!
And much, much more!!!
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Summer’s mom
Benefit for Agnes McLaughlin
On Saturday July 11th there will be a special benefit to offset the cost of surgery for Agnes Mclaughlin, mother of Summer McLaughlin, a friend and fan of many North Shore musicians.
Many of them are getting together to help raise funds to ease the burden of medical expenses to be incurred.
Through the generosity of The Rhumbline, the upstairs club will host a special gathering of her musical friends, being coordinated by Cape Ann Concerts. www.capeannconcerts.com
They will perform songs they are known for both as soloists and in collaborations with other friends and band members.
Scheduled to appear so far are:
Inge Berge,
ChelseaBerry,
Erinn Brown
Brian Haley
Paula Karahalis
Lisa Landy
Pete Lindberg
Tucker Lindquist
Steve Peabody
Bradley Royds
Ric St.Germain
& some friends to be announced
The proceeds from this special evening will be donated to Summer and her mother. The musicians will play between 8-11 pm and join Bradley Royds
Contributions/Donations for the upstairs show will be $ 10.00. If can not attend and you would like to make a donation please send check or money order to Agnes McLaughlin c/o dustbunnyrecords p.o. box 846 Salem Ma.There will be raffles going on as well.
We have gift certificates, from the friendly people of the Dog Bar, Subway, Mystery Train, Cape Ann Car Wash(supreme wash coupons), The House of the Raven, The Lone Gull Coffee House, Seasons on Main (Gloucester, Ma. hat) last but not least, Jalapenos and maybe more.
Slingdaddy Debut!
These guys are good friends of mine and veterans of other Gloucester bands. Many of you will recognize one or more of them from Lil Earl’s, etc. They love what they do, and with a collaborative sense of humor, these musicians not only have great talent, “Slingdaddy” truly entertains the audience.
What:
“Slingdaddy” has its first scheduled club performance in Gloucester this Saturday, March 7th at Elliots @ The Blackburn. Please stop in and check it out. In addition to some of the area’s best entertainment, Elliots is also known as having great food served by the best staff.
Showtime is 8:30 to 11:30
Who: Justin Tocco – Lead Vocals, Guitars
Frank Hawks – Guitars, Vocals
John Donlon – Bass, Vocals
Rick Geraghty – Drums
When:
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Where:
Elliots @ The Blackburn
Main St
Gloucester
01930




