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Grammy-Winner Shelby Lynne Enchants
Shelby Lynne may have made her name as a country musician, but her performance at Johnny D’s a few days ago showed that she is a versatile singer-songwriter who is firmly ensconced in the broader category of American roots music.
Shelby Lynne
This was the first stop on Shelby’s tour to promote her new album, I Can’t Imagine, produced by Massachusetts’ own Rounder Records and released two days prior to this show.
Soaring Public Art Graces Boston’s Greenway
I love public art exhibits; they add much joy and surprise to those who see them, regardless of whether the viewer previously knew about the piece(s). One such piece is the new installation by Janet Echelman called ‘As If It Were Already Here’, installed over Boston’s downtown Rose F. Kennedy Greenway a week ago.
‘As If It Were Already Here’
I took a walk last week to see it – luckily I had my camera with me at work.
Pink Martini? I’ll Take One!
My love for Pink Martini started almost twenty years ago when they released their first album, Sympathique. I did not see them perform until two years ago in a show that was in my top ten of 2013. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to see them again this week at The Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence.
Storm Large
This band (or is it truly a small orchestra?) is one of the most entertaining acts to see live. The two shows I have seen were quite different but equally wonderful.
Newport Folk Festival Line-Up Adds A Number Of Unknown Acts (To Me, At Least)
The Newport Folk Festival continues its lineup announcements and added some acts whose names are not familiar to me, but that does not matter! I look forward to being introduced to them.
Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo
One Of My Favorite Performers Is Returning To The Lowell Summer Music Series
Wow, for the second year in a row, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Thursday, August 13! I see this band every chance I can, and this Series is perhaps my favorite place to see them!
A Crazy Great Jazz Show
I am a huge fan of the jazz guitar great Mike Stern. Even though I had seen him perform a number of times, I had never seen him with his own band until last weekend when I attended the last of his four sold-out (or nearly sold-out) shows at Regattabar.
Mike Stern
Mike is an incredible performer in terms of both his talent and his performance style.
Tom Russell Performs His Ballad Of The West
See No Depression for my review of this terrific show by Tom Russell at Club Passim.
Tom Russell
Thad Beckman
Tom Russell
Tom Russell and Thad Beckman
Tom Russell
Thad Beckman
Tom Russell and Thad Beckman
Tom Russell
Thad Beckman
Tom Russell
Tom Russell and Thad Beckman
Tom Russell
Tom Russell
Tom Russell
Tom Russell
Another Great Act Making Its First Appearance At The Lowell Summer Music Series
As part of their 35th anniversary tour, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Friday, July 10! I have never seen them and finally have my chance!
An Evening of Folky-Rootsy Love Songs
For my review of this fine performance at Club Passim by Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, click here.
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
Rani Arbo
Scott Kessel
Andrew Kinsey
Anand Nayak
Rani Arbo
Scott Kessel
Andrew Kinsey
Anand Nayak
Scott Kissel
Andrew Kinsey
Anand Nayak
Rani Arbo and Anand Nayak
Scott Kessell
Andrew Kinsey
Anand Nayak
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
Rani Arbo
Anand Nayak
Scott Kessel and his repurposed percussion instruments
Rani Arbo
Scott Kessel
Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem
Anand Nayak and Rani Arbo
How Much Better Can The Newport Folk Festival Line-Up Get???
The Newport Folk Festival continues its lineup announcements and added even more interesting acts.
Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo
suze reviews the blues 