The Great American Protest Song is Back!

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All week long, gimmesound’s artist of the week Inge Berge, featured his new Sh*t Under Your Shoes video that we produced together.

But no salute to Inge would be complete without featuring his excellent protest song, Prison Nation, which Inge produced into a compelling, poignant music video.  Check it out!

It’s a hoppin’ Saturday night on Cape Ann with 7 artists to choose from — DJ, Piano Bar, Classic Rock, Folk, etc.  Get the lineup here

What did Inge Berge do with all his "old stuff"?

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Well, he put it on a digital-only album that you can get on-line.  But what Inge calls “old stuff”, we call it an excellent mix of songs from soulful solos to highly produced tracks in Inge’s inimitable style.  Certainly worth a look.  Check it out.

Plenty of music and dancing in Gloucester tonight.  See full lineup

Peter & Inge in the bathroom – why?

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Inge used household items for all the percussion in his latest music video.  Here is a glimpse of the creative process in action.  Inge is very creative.

We are blessed with so many talented musicians around here.  Tonight you can see the amazing David Brown, David Mattack with Dave Sags at the Rhumb Line.  See the full lineup here.

What is Inge Berge banging on now?

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Inge Berge talks with Peter about his new song, the household implements he used for percussion and the video we shot together that features some of those very implements.  You can see the the music video here:

It’s Wednesday in Gloucester — and that means everybody’s got a special guest.  Fly’s got J.B. and Dennis has The Dejas.  See the full lineup here:

Inge Berge on TV

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Inge Berge is gimmesound’s artist of the week.  Inge Berge, a native of Norway , has made Gloucester his home.  Inge is a natural singer/song writer that combines passionate lyrics with memorable tunes that you can’t help but sing.  Check out the music video that gimmesound and Inge created together, it is a real treat.

Inge was also featured on Allen Estes TV show Local Music Seen and you can see the archive of the show here to get to know Inge more and hear some great music.  Inge isn’t playing out tonight but check out the other music in town.

A Real Music Video

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Thanks to Inge Berge’s vision, inspiration and all-night editing, we’ve got a treat for you this week.  He growls like Tom Waits and bangs on household implements in this bitter breakup video shot in his home studio.  Few songs express the pain we’ve all felt at one time or another as well as this one set to a catchy tune that will play in your head all day long.

Watch and listen carefully — you’ll see all the percussion in the song is from the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

Gloucester’s Music Scene Gets a Big Boost

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Last night Berklee’s Ralph Peterson Ensemble was smokin’ at Minglewood for the kick-off to Berklee Jazz & Roots — a major music program the brings Berklee College of Music to Gloucester in 2012 with 9 more concerts all over the City, master classes in the schools and a scholarship fund.  See here for details

We saw one of the best drummers alive today up close and personal in a hip, intimate venue with excellent food and perfect sound.  Ralph brought 3 of his star students and these guys were HOT!

Brad Byrd was there and told us his Wednesday gig at Johnny D’s went so well the owner asked him back for a weekend.  Way to go Brad.

Lots going on tonight.  Allen Estes and Mike O’Connell top the lineup at George’s tonight.  See the full lineup here

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Another Brad Byrd Hit Song on ABC TV Next Week

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Did you like yesterday’s stripped down vs produced versions of Zero to the 101Click here if you missed it.

Well, we’re doing it again today!  This time we’ve got a new song that will be featured on ABC TV’s hit comedy Happy Endings next Wednesday 2/1 at 9:30pm.  Listen to the two versions now — and check out the TV version on Wednesday.

Here’s how to do it:

1) Watch this video of Brad Byrd singing Hourglass.

2) Click on the link below the video to hear the fully produced version of Hourglass that will be on TV.

Nine venues with great music tonight (see full lineup here)

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You’ve got a rare chance to check out Berklee’s Ralph Peterson Ensemble at Minglewood.  This is a private kick-off party for Berklee Jazz & Roots that will open to the public at 9pm FREE (as space allows). 

Brad Byrd’s haunting voice and guitar vs. Brad Byrd the Indie Rocker

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Today you’ve got a rare chance to catch the essence of a hit song from the singer/songwriter in his studio — and then hear the final, produced version, which was featured on ABC TV’s hit comedy Happy Endings last week.

Here’s how to do it:

1) Watch this video of Brad Byrd singing Zero to the 101.

2) Click on the link below the video to hear the fully produced version of the song

Then check out our Thursday picks: Richard James at Minglewood or Dave Sag with Willie “Loco” at Rhumbline.  You’ll be rockin’ tonight!

Brad Byrd on his roof talking about performing

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Just in case you feel like crossing the bridge tonight, Brad Byrd will be at Johnny D’s tonight with Peter Parcek and others.

If you’d rather stay closer to home, check out our good friend Allen Estes, who will be Fly’s special guest at the Rhumb Line.  Always a special treat!

Help local musician, Brad Byrd, enjoy his success

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Rockport’s Brad Byrd has successfully convinced ABC TV to put his songs on their hit comedy Happy Endings, but he can’t DVR the show.  So if he is not home on Wednesday at 9:30pm he misses it.  Watch the video to see how you can help!

Plenty of good music tonight, check it out here.

Local Musician’s song on ABC TV’s Happy Endings

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Peter talks with Brad Byrd about his new song Zero to the 101 which was featured on ABC TV’s hit comedy Happy Endings  last week.  Click here to listen to the song

Brad Byrd gimmesound artist of the week

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Peter interviews Brad all week long.  Here’s the first video.

You can vote for Brad Byrd Best Singer/Songwriter Artist of the year

http://www.melodic.net/?page=review&id=10712

Check out his music here: http://www.gimmesound.com/BradByrd/

I  know the Pat’s are playing but don’t forget there is some great music around tonight starting at 5:30.

Did anyone see Henri Smith at the Tsongas Arena on Monday?

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He was there for the sixth year straight singing Gospel at the Martin Luther King Day Celebration.  Watch the video and see his answer to the question Peter posed on Wednesday.

If you had any doubts about the winter music scene here in Gloucester and on Cape Ann, tonight’s lineup will put them to rest — for good!  Choose from a dozen artists in a dozen venues.  And our friend Erinn 2N Brown is back in town!

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What’s behind Peter?

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You decide.  Our son, John, thought it would be fun to shoot in front of a green screen, so here it is.  Fill the background with your imagination.  And check out Dr. King’s last speech, given the night before he was assassinated.  Prescient.

Something for everyone tonight at 11 venues around Cape Ann.  Dance, Jazz, folk, Brazilian, blues, Israeli, ska, standards, Zeppelin & good ol’ Rock n Roll!  Check it out.

"Music is in the space between the notes."

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Click on the picture to find out who said that and see how the essence of Dr. King’s most famous speech may lie in the spaces between the speaking.  While you’re at it, watch for the biblical quote set to Handel’s music.

Plenty of good dancin’ music tonight.  So get out and party!

Wednesday’s Music Schedule Changes & a question for musicians

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You’ll want to know these changes from the regular Wednesday schedule.  Plus, Peter has a question — especially for musicians.  Check out the video and comment below or answer on Facebook.

One of our favorite local artists Elle Gallo will be at Chianti’s in Beverly tonight with Mark Earley.

Get a preview of Elle from this video shot at a 2009 benefit we produced at TT’s in Cambridge.

"How Long? Not long," says Dr. King.

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Peter introduces another lyrical speech by Dr. King whose treatment of this familiar song is like nothing else you’ve ever heard.

J.B. Amero sits in for Dan King tonight at Jalapenos.  Snow’s gone.  Music’s on.  So get out and have some fun.

Martin Luther King Jr ~ gimmesound artist of the week

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This afternoon Dave Sags and the Good Old Salty Jazz Band is at the Rose Baker Senior Center till 3pm ~ Take the kids and enjoy some great music and celebrate life.

Tonight the Bandit Kings host the open jam at the Rhumb Line with George Hall sitting in for Dan King before they head to the west coast.  Swing by to send them off with a bang.

Peter’s Potatoes Sizzle

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It’s cold outside by warm in all the venue on Cape Ann.  Music today starts from Noon till 9pm.  Get out and hear some music, see the complete list here.