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Tribute To Mighty Sam McClain And Benefit for Homelessness – Be There!
Mighty Sam McClain was a fixture on the Boston (and national) music scene for many years, and it was a great loss when he died five months ago. A tribute to his life with performances by many who knew him well is being presented at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts on Saturday, November 28th. This is a wonderful way to give thanks over Thanksgiving weekend. The information you need to order tickets is contained in the press release by Callanan & Klein Communications. I took none of the photos and credited the photographer if I know who took the shot.
Sam McClain
A Mighty Love—A Tribute to Mighty Sam McClain is an evening to remember and celebrate the life and music of Mighty Sam McClain, who died at age 71 in June 2015. The fundraiser to benefit homelessness (an issue near and dear to Sam’s heart) is set for the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA on Saturday, Nov 28 at 7:00 PM, the Sat. after Thanksgiving. An all-star line-up includes artists from blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll who are coming to honor Sam from multiple cities and countries (see full list below). There will also be video messages from other famous friends that worked with Sam. The event honors the life and music of Mighty Sam McClain, with his friends and those who have been deeply affected by the life and death of this great pillar of American music.
Sam McClain
The Get Right Band Funked Up The House!
This was my third time seeing The Get Right Band, an Asheville-based funky rock band, at The Extended Play Sessions, and I am not growing tired of them in the least!
The Get Right Band
This band needs to be seen live to be fully appreciated; they have an energy as well as a way of connecting with their audience that makes them stand out.
The Get Right Band
Thrills And Chills In Abundance
Click here to read my review of this show on No Depression.
Sean Trischka
Kellan ‘Social Grace’ Zakula
Dietrich ‘IT’ Strause
Seat Trischka, Stash ‘Eddie Van Halen’ Wyslouch, Nate ‘Abe Lincoln’ Sadak
Jenna ‘Zombie’ Moynihan, Isa ‘Dolly Parton’ Burke
Mike ‘Arkansas Wal-Mart Shopper’ Block
Michele Beneforti
Mairi ‘Zombie’ Chaimbeul
Maggie Gearan, Jenna Moynihan, Isa Burke
Sean Trischka
Sean Trischka and Friends
Nate Sadak
Dietrich Strause
Michele Beneforti
Isa Burke
Sean Trischka and Friends
Sean Trischka and Friends
Sean Trischka and Friends (Sumaia Jackson on fiddle in white sweater)
Sean Trischka and Friends
Kellen ‘Social Grace’ Zakula
Sean Trischka and Friends
Sean Trischka
Sean Trischka and Friends
Sean Trischka and Friends
Sean Trischka
Dietrich Strause
Sean Trischka and Friends
Sean Trischka and Friends
Sean Trischka
Mairi Chaimbeul
Sean Trischka and Friends
Two More Shows Announced At The Extended Play Sessions
It’s a busy week at The Extended Play Sessions at the Fallout Shelter. In addition to Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars last night, we have shows on Friday and Sunday too!
Bobby Thompson Project (Official Poster)
An Evening Of Jazz Artistry
I would be less than honest if I said anything less than “Al DiMeola is one of my favorite musicians, jazz or otherwise”, and his performance last night at the Berklee Performance Center supported that opinion.
Al DiMeola
Al made a triumphant return to his former stomping grounds (I suppose I can’t call it an alma mater since he never graduated) on Halloween for the last show of his US Elegant Gypsy & More 2015 tour.
Al DiMeola
Excellent Stories Told Through Songs
Click here to read my review of this show on No Depression.
Dietrich Strause
Lyle Brewer
Jef Charland
Dominic Billet
Dietrich Strause
Dietrich Strause
Dietrich Strause Band
Annie Lynch
Lyle Brewer
Dietrich Strause and Lyle Brewer
Jef Charland
Annie Lynch
Dietrich Strause
Annie Lynch
Dietrich Strause
Annie Lynch
Dietrich Strause
Annie Lynch
Honky Tonk Rocked The Middle East
I had not heard of Whitey Morgan and the 78’s until I met Tony Martinez, one of Whitey’s guitarists as well as the opening act, in Nashville last month. When Tony told me about this show at the Middle East Upstairs, I promised I would be there.
Whitey Morgan
I think Tony was surprised that I was, but I keep my word (and I knew that I didn’t have a show previously scheduled that night)!
Tony Martinez
A Melange Of World Music
All I knew about Grand Fatilla before I saw them perform at Regattabar was that the same bass player who is in one of my favorite bands (Club d’Elf) was in the band, and that was enough for me to want to see Grand Fatilla perform.
Fabio Pirozzolo
I was not at all surprised that I thoroughly enjoyed this show; excellent musicians and interesting music are a great combination!
Steam Punk Fred Eaglesmith
Click here to read my review of this excellent show on No Depression.
Fred Eaglesmith
Tif Ginn
Fred Eaglesmith and Tif Ginn
Matt Simpson
Fred Eaglesmith
Tif Ginn
Justine Fischer
Fred Eaglesmith
Tif Ginn
Tif Ginn and Justine Fischer
Kori Heppner
Fred Eaglesmith
Tif Ginn
Tif Ginn
Fred Eaglesmith
Tif Ginn
Tif Ginn
Anthony Geraci Delivered Chicago Blues To A Delighted Audience
The Fallout Shelter at The Extended Play Sessions was stuffed to the gills for this CD release show by Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars, and not a soul left disappointed in this amazing performance by Boston-based blues royalty.
Anthony Geraci
The album, Fifty Shades of Blue, released the day of this show and the excitement – both from the audience and the band – was palpable as they took the stage.
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