Category Archives: concert reviews
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
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!
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
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
Gypsy Jazz Filled The House
On this evening, the night after the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris, the French band Dorado Schmitt and the Django Festival All-Stars appeared at Regattabar. They began the show with a moment of silence for the victims and also had a candle of remembrance burning on stage.
Candle of Remembrance
Dedicated to the gypsy jazz stylings of Django Reinhardt, Dorado bears a resemblance to Django (could it be what looks to be a false mustache that does it?).
Dorado Schmitt
Scorching Blues Rocked The Extended Play Sessions
Bobby Thompson Project made a much-anticipated return to The Extended Play Sessions last month. I did not think it would be possible to repeat the energy of his previous appearance in June; not only was it repeated, it was surpassed.
Bobby Thompson
This is mostly a photo essay about this show. Do not misinterpret this as a dislike of the show (as in, ‘if you can’t say anything good, don’t say anything at all’); because I reviewed Bobby so recently, I decided to let the photos to speak volumes to you. The show was incendiary!
Bobby Thompson Project
The Women of Della Mae Enthralled The Sold-Out Club
Click here to read my review of Della Mae on No Depression.
Della Mae
Celia Woodsmith
Kimber Ludiker
Jenni Lyn Gardner
Courtney Hartman
Zoe Guigeno
Celia Woodsmith
Della Mae
Kimber Ludiker
Courtney Hartman
Jenni Lyn Gardner
Della Mae
Celia Woodsmith
Kimber Ludiker
Jenni Lyn Gardner
My First Lamplighter Session Will Not Be My Last
Click here for my review of this fantastic Lamplighter Session by Peter Mulvey at Club Passim.
Peter Mulvey
Duke Levine
Dennis Brennan
Rose Polenzani, Jennifer Kimball
Peter Mulvey
Duke Levine
Dennis Brennan
Jennifer Kimball
Rose Polenzani
Dennis Brennan and friends
Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan
Peter Mulvey
Duke Levine
Duke Levine, Peter Mulvey
Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan
Rose Polenzani, Jennifer Kimball
Dennis Brennan
Peter Mulvey
Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan
Peter Mulvey and friends
Peter Mulvey
Jennifer Kimball
Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan
Peter Mulvey
Pop Cello? Folk Cello? Both Were In The House
My review of this terrific show by Mike Block and Friends at Club Passim can be seen on No Depression by clicking here.
Mike Block
Charlie Rose, Mike Block
Sean Trischka
Greg Liszt
Balla Kouyate
Sean Trischka, Balla Kouyate, Mike Block, Michele Beneforti
Maria Finkelmeier
Mike Block
Mike Block and Friends
Balla Kouyate
Greg Liszt
Charlie Rose, Mike Block, Greg Liszt
Mike Block
Balla Kouyate, Mike Block
Mike Block
Mike Block, Greg Liszt
Charlie Rose, Mike Block
Mike Block
Charlie Rose
Mike Block
Balla Kouyate
Charlie Rose
Mike Block
Charlie Roise
Mike Block
Charlie Roise
Mike Block
Charlie Rose
Mike Block, Greg Liszt
Charlie Rose
A Perfect Evening In Singer-Songwriter Heaven
I thought I knew what to expect from an Alejandro Escovedo performance because I have attended several of his shows, but this show at Shalin Liu Performance Center exceeded any expectations I may have had!
Alejandro Escovedo
This was as close to a perfect show as I have attended, due to both the performances and the venue (which is spectacular).
Sunset from Shalin Liu
This “Machine” Was Well-Oiled!
I eagerly anticipated this show by Dave Rawlings Machine at The Wilbur Theatre! Several friends introduced me to his music several years ago and I was instantly smitten. Finally, there was a show in the Boston area and it beckoned me!
Dave Rawlings
Surprisingly, this show was not sold out but that did not diminish the energy in the theatre this night.
What An Exciting Performance By Three Up-and-Coming Americana Bands!
What a lucky week I have had, musically speaking! This headlining show by The Oh Hellos at Paradise Rock Club was the second amazing triple-play show in three days!
The Oh Hellos
The Oh Hellos delivered my favorite set of the 2014 Newport Folk Festival and I have been eagerly anticipating a Boston show since then. My patience was rewarded by this sold-out evening of incredible Americana music.
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