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.

Latest Music Update & Schedule Changes

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We’ve got up-to-the-minute schedule changes due to the Pats game tonight.  There’s still plenty of music in town.  You can have it all Football & Music.  See the updated lineup here:

Do You Have friggatriskaidekaphobia? We don’t!

The fear of Friday the 13th is called friggatriskaidekaphobia

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Perfect for today, this song by gimmesound artist of the week Wool & Grant will make you cry.  Lots to choose from tonight even if you have kids.  See tonight’s lineup here.

Wool & Grant Go Granny Go & an Old Sweatshirt

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See Peter in his 1980’s sweatshirt that I won’t let him wear outside the house and hear Wool & Grant’s Go Granny Go

Lots of music tonight.  See the full lineup here.  Old Man Winter avoided us ’cause he wants you to get out and enjoy the music.

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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Ina May Wool may live in NYC, but has a Gloucester Connection

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This week’s gimmesound Artist of the Week is Wool & Grant .  And you may remember Ina May’s band in the mid 1970s featuring Gloucester music legend David Brown — and you can see him with KBMG tonight at Jalapenos.

You can see Wool & Grant tomorrow night at 6:30 on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes (Cape Ann TV channel 12).

Wool & Grant gimmesound Artist of the Week

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Peter introduces Wool & Grant, gimmesound’s artist of the week.  Ina May Wool (who had a band with Gloucester’s legendary Dave Brown in the mid 70’s) and Bev Grant have joined forces to create extraordinary music.  Check them out here.

And be sure to see them on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes this Wednesday at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.

Tonight head over to the Rhumb Line for the Bandit Kings Open Jam.  There is a lot of music happening this week so plan ahead check out the schedule here.

Think because it’s the dead of winter that it’s dead downtown? Think again

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Watch the video and see how many different artists you can see perform just between today and Thursday (hint: it’s more than a dozen!)

And our good friend Gordo is back with a new band at the Rhumb Line.  Check them out and the complete list here!

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Want more Chelsea Berry??

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So do we and we are all going to get it when she releases her new CD at the end of the month – Stay tuned!

What a lineup for tonight:  See the full list here

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Welcome To The Chelsea Berry Blog

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OK, you’ve seen her interview , read what the critics say and heard some of her music.  Want to get some of her songs?  They’re available on iTunes here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-wonder-ep/id429058494.

Thought it was the dead of Winter?  Wrong!  You can see live music at 7 different venues in Gloucester tonight.  See the list here

What do The Noise & TMax say about Chelsea Berry?

“In the couple of years that I’ve been aware of Chelsea Berry, I’ve seen her go from star-quality to superstar-quality. She is blessed with vocal power, down-to-earth authenticity, and a wonderful engaging spirit.” -TMax, The Noise Music Magazine
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See the article in the Noise Magazine.  Chelsea Berry ~ Who is She, and Why is Everyone Talking about Her?  by Bejon Gae

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Click the picture to hear Chelsea talk with Peter about her plans for 2012 and the kind of shows she truly loves to play.  Check out Chelsea’s gimmesound profile.

Have dinner tonight with Fly Amero with special guest Bill Gleason (best Trad, Blues Man in the Boston Area) and then check out the rest of the schedule to figure out where to go later.  See the full list here.

What does Livingston Taylor say about Chelsea Berry?

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“A voice of remarkable power and control with a joyous soul. Brave and bright, Chelsea Berry is the real thing.”  -Livingston Taylor

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Click the picture to hear Chelsea talk with Peter about her plans for 2012 and the kind of shows she truly loves to play.  Check out Chelsea’s gimmesound profile.

Chelsea’s not playing tonight but you can go see some of the other great musicians in town.  See the full list here.