Category Archives: concert reviews
Garth Brooks Triumphs In Boston
Seventeen years had passed since Garth Brooks performed in Boston; for about half of them, he was retired from music. At the end of January, he triumphantly returned to give us six sold-out (or nearly sold-out) shows at TD Garden.
Garth Brooks
One look at Garth’s face tells you all you need to know – that he was thrilled with the reception he received!
Barnstar! Has Earned That Exclamation Point!
Barnstar! is one the most enjoyable acts to see live, and their recent CD release show at OBERON drove that point home to the sold-out audience.
Barnstar!
Barnstar! (yes, the exclamation point is part of the name) is a bluegrass band based in the Boston area. They do not tour often, but when they do it would behoove you to see them.
Regattabar was a Roomful of Blues!
I had not seen Roomful of Blues in about twenty years, and even though the members of the band have changed in that time, the band’s roots are the same. Their recent appearance at Regattabar showed that they continue to be worth seeing.
The Horns Section of Roomful of Blues
What a history Roomful of Blues has! Founded 48 years ago, this Rhode Island based band plays horns-heavy Chicago blues with swing and Cajun mixed in for good measure.
Three Powerhouse Guitarists Amazed At The Narrows
I was a very lucky person to be able to see the first of the David Bromberg, Larry Campbell, and David Hidalgo shows which was held at The Narrows Center for the Arts recently.
David Bromberg, Larry Campbell, David Hidalgo (l to r)
I apologize that my photos are not as good as usual; there were a lot of mics on stage that proved tough to shoot around.
Hometown Audience Loves Its Native Son
Here’s the link to my review on No Depression of this marvelous folk/Americana/soul show by Ryan Montbleau at Club Passim on Thursday, February 5, 2015.
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Fabulous Return to New England by The Iguanas
I have been waiting almost twenty years to see The Iguanas, one of my favorite bands, at Johnny D’s again and they did not disappoint!
The Iguanas
Sure, I saw them last summer at the Green River Festival, but seeing them in their own show was what I needed. My patience was rewarded.
We Are All Baker
WeAreBaker, a duo project of Mishal Moore and Richard Cortez, delivered one of the most emotional music experiences I have ever had. I believe everyone in the audience at the Extended Play Sessions felt the same.
WeAreBaker
This is going to be a difficult review to write because I doubt my words will adequately convey the intensity of this performance.
The Subdudes Are Anything But Subdued
The Subdudes is one of my favorite bands and I had not seen them in at least fifteen years, so I made sure to see them at their rare area appearance at the Narrows Center for the Arts last week.
The Subdudes
Hailing from New Orleans, The Subdudes are a roots rock band that incorporates swamp rock, Cajun/zydeco, blues, and soul into their unique sound. The story goes that they were originally called The Continentals, but a club owner asked if they could tone down the volume so they were subdued.
The Rockabilly Filly Was In The House
When I know that I am seeing a rockabilly act, I expect it to be a rocking show. What I did not expect from this show at the Extended Play Sessions was the talent that is Rosie Flores, appearing with Dale Watson’s The Lone Stars.
Rosie Flores (note her color-coordinated nail polish)
Dale Watson was supposed to appear but he had laryngitis so Rosie graciously agreed to perform in his stead, with his band. Read the rest of this entry
Extraordinary Guitars
Here’s a link to my No Depression review of this extraordinary show by Daniel Lavoie, Trevor Gordon Hall, and Shun Ng at Club Passim on Saturday, January 17, 2015.
Trevor Gordon Hall, Shun Ng, and Dan Lavoie (l to r)
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