Category Archives: concert announcements

The Silks Are Bringing Their New Album To The Fallout Shelter

Rhode Island based The Silks are making their début at The Fallout Shelter at The Extended Play Sessions in support of their new album, Turn Me On.

The Silks

The Silks at Thunder Road March 4, 2016

I have had the privilege of seeing this band several times and enjoy them more each time.

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Newport Folk Festival Ticket Announcement

Tickets for the 2017 Newport Folk Festival go on sale Wednesday, November 30 at 10 AM EST. For the first time, they are offering a payment plan. Don’t be left out of the fun – get your tickets next week!

Newport Folk Festival

Newport Folk Festival

Kingsley Flood Will Rock You

I have been a fan of Kingsley Flood since I first saw them perform at the Lowell Summer Music Series at least six years ago, and the love continues.

Another Other

Another Other

They recently released a new album – Another Other – which is their most personal album to date, and it will be featured at their upcoming show at The Sinclair on Friday, November 18th. Tickets are still available here and you need to be at the show! Both openers – Leland Sundries and Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents – are killer and you should catch them too.

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Childsplay Is Everything But That!

Silly me to think that Childsplay is a group of children playing violins, but that is exactly what I thought before sitting down to chat with Bob Childs, violin and viola maker extraordinaire, in advance of Childsplay’s tour this month. I am happy he set me straight about the ensemble as well as the craft of violin making.

Childsplay

Childsplay

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Final Additions To AmericanaFest Showcases Announced

“The Americana Music Association has unveiled its final round of artists to perform during the 17th annual Americana Music Festival & Conference to be held in Nashville on September 20-25, 2016. The lineup, featuring icons, innovators and up-and-comers, underscores Americana’s perennially formative place in the world’s musical landscape. (The official Spotify playlist is here: http://bit.ly/AmericanaFest .)

AMAfest

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Come To A Fabulous Doubleheader To Kick Off Your Holiday Weekend!

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is thrilled to host a fantastic doubleheader with Susan Cattaneo and Liz Frame and the Kickers on Friday, July 1st.

Susan Cattaneo

Susan Cattaneo

Liz Frame and the Kickers

Liz Frame and the Kickers

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Seats Available For Tonight’s Show

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is thrilled that lounge jazz artist Ken Clark Trio is appearing at the studio tonight, Friday, June 24th.

Ken Clark (Official Poster)

Ken Clark (Official Poster)

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AmericanaFest Adds Another Round Of Performers

I am attending my first AmericanaFest this year and could not be more excited! Some friends have already been announced – Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Ballroom Thieves, The Black Lillies, Brian Wright, Dietrich Strause, some members of The O’Connor Band; there are artists I love and others I know I will love once I hear them.

AMAfest

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Join Us For A Night Of Eviliciousness!

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is thrilled that soul/blues/jazz singer Michelle Willson is appearing at the studio on Thursday, June 9th.

Michelle 'Evil Gal' Willson (Official Poster)

Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson (Official Poster)

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Join Us For A Blues/Soul Extravaganza At The Extended Play Sessions

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is pleased that blues artist John Nemeth is returning to the studio on Sunday, May 15th. I saw John at a different venue a couple of years ago (it was before I was introduced to The Extended Play Sessions) and loved the show.

John Nemeth2EM

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