Monthly Archives: December 2015

Richard Shindell, A Songwriter’s Songwriter

Click here to read my review of this terrific show on No Depression.

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

Joe Bonadio

Joe Bonadio

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

Joe Bonadio

Joe Bonadio

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

Richard Shindell

A Night Of Great Folk-Tinged Punk Rock! Or Was It Punk-Tinged Folk?

I first saw Kingsley Flood perform a number of years ago (perhaps five) at the Lowell Summer Music Series and thoroughly enjoyed their opening set. I am thrilled that their career has been on a steady rise since then, and was excited to attend this EP release show.

Kingsley Flood

Kingsley Flood

This year, the band released a series of EPs, the most recent of which is The Good Fight. They are based in Boston, so what better place to hold an event but The Sinclair!

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A Mighty Love: Fitting Tribute For A Mighty Man

I am privileged to have been invited to cover A Mighty Love: A Tribute to Mighty Sam McClain, which was a tribute to the late great soul/blues/rhythm and blues singer who died six months ago. The all-star cast of musicians paid loving tribute to a man they called friend, mentor, and – in the case of Sandra McClain – husband. In addition, this was a benefit for charities seeking to end homelessness, a cause near and dear to Mighty Sam’s heart.

A Mighty Love

A Mighty Love

I had not seen Mighty Sam perform in a number of years (fifteen or so), so I especially loved the montage playing on the screen behind the stage as I entered the Regent Theatre. Mighty Sam was singing ‘Amazing Grace’ which brought a tear to my eyes. Bob Teague sat at a corner of the stage, playing guitar during the montage.

Bob Teague

Bob Teague

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