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Afro-Fusion At Its Finest
I am extremely glad World Music/CRASHarts brought Freshlyground, a multi-cultural band from (mostly) South Africa, back to Boston! The last time I was supposed to see them, they had visa issues which caused the show to be canceled. Two years was too long to wait for their triumphant return.
Zolani Mahola
The first (and last) time I saw them, Zolani Mahola was pregnant and was not quite as colorful (figuratively speaking) as she was for this show at Brighton Music Hall. On this night, Freshlyground lit up the dark room with their fusion of traditional African rhythms, rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Please look at the photos in the gallery at the end to get a good idea of how incredible this band is.
Despite The Drizzle, Rockabilly Star Dwight Yoakam Brought It!
I knew more about Dwight Yoakam‘s reputation as both a musician and an actor than I did about his music itself, but I was as excited to see him perform for the first time (on the heels of an excellent new album, Second Hand Heart) as I was to see my first show at Indian Ranch!
Indian Ranch
Dwight Yoakam
I was impressed with both! Indian Ranch is an unusual venue. Set on Webster Lake in central Massachusetts, it is a combination campground and music venue. This show was accompanied by a light drizzle through much of the show, but that did not dampen anyone’s spirits even though some were in uncovered areas. I look forward to returning on a day with better weather!
Double Trouble!
Two blues guitar stars – Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Jonny Lang in their first-ever duo tour – rocked Boarding House Park at the season opener of the Lowell Summer Music Series.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Jonny Lang
I believe this was considered a true co-bill, since each performed a full 90-minute set; regardless, it was a terrific show that truly showcased their talent.
Fantastic Blues-Rock By The Bobby Thompson Project
What an unexpected treat it was to hear and see The Bobby Thompson Project at The Extended Play Sessions for the last show in the now-former space!
The Bobby Thompson Project
Based in the Washington, DC area, the band brings a unique perspective to the blues, combining rock and funk, and even some soul, with traditional blues riffs.
Impressive Show By Modern Vintage Song Writer KaiL Baxley
Click here to read my review of this superb show by KaiL Baxley on No Depression.
KaiL Baxley
Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley
Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley and Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley
KaiL Baxley
Aodhan O’Reill
KaiL Baxley
Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley and Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley
KaiL Baxley and Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley
KaiL Baxley
KaiL Baxley
Mally Smith
Mally Smith
Mally Smith
Share An Evening With Willy Porter
Please come for a very special fundraising event on Saturday, July 11th at 9:30 pm (the early show SOLD OUT!!!) with spectacular Weasel Records recording artist Willy Porter!! Don’t miss this rare show. The venue seats a small audience, so the experience is up close and personal. Unfortunately, I am unable to attend and would love it if some of my readers could go in my stead.
Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson
Willy Porter has been a featured performer on both Shrewsbury Media Connection‘s Mostly Rock ‘n Roll program several times, and has played other sold out concerts at SMC to enthusiastic and grateful audiences.
A portion of all ticket sales goes towards SMC’s Nicholas J. Todisco Young Filmmakers Scholarship. You can order tickets here.
Plenty of free parking available in lot shared with Parker Road Preschool. Read the rest of this entry
A Special Evening With A Couple Of Singer-Songwriters
There was a lot of emotion at The Extended Play Sessions last week when Ian Fitzgerald and Brian Carroll, Boston-based singer-songwriters, performed although I doubt any of us in attendance had a clue about it.
Ian Fitzgerald
Brian Carroll
Ian and Brian have separate careers but they came together this night to perform both alone and together.
The Lonesome Trio Regaled Us With Story And Song
The Lonesome Trio
Ed Helms
Jacob Tilove
Ian Riggs
The Lonesome Trio
Ed Helms
Jacob Tilove
Ian Riggs and Ed Helms
The Lonesome Trio
Jacob Tilove and Ian Riggs
Ed Helms
The Lonesome Trio
Ed Helms and Ian Riggs
Ian Riggs and Ed Helms
The Lonesome Trio (wishing No Depression a happy 20th birthday)
My review of this terrific show by The Lonesome Trio at Club Passim appears on No Depression.
Are The Newport Folk Festival Announcements Finished?
The Newport Folk Festival announced only one ‘act’ this week, which makes me wonder if the full lineup is now available.
Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo
Django a Go Go Delivers a Gypsy Jazz Extravaganza
I love Django Reinhardt and gypsy jazz, and was excited to see this Django a Go Go show at Regattabar. I was not prepared, however, to be as amazed as I was by the immense talent on the stage this evening. Django a Go Go is a project of Stephane Wremble, a French (although soon-to-be American) musician who fell in love with Reinhardt’s music before he came to Boston to study at Berklee College of Music.
Stephane Wremble
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