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Huge Fun With The Grand Slambovians

It was lightly snowing and getting colder as I made my way to Johnny D’s to see one of my favorite bands, The Grand Slambovians.

The Grand Slambovians' Logo

The Grand Slambovians’ Logo

Introduced to them in 2010 when they were known as Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, I have been following their antics (I mean musical accomplishments) ever since. I expected to have a fabulous evening, and I did.

The Grand Slambovians

The Grand Slambovians

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An Afternoon Of Marvelous Blues Guitar

Click here to read my No Depression review of this terrific Shun Ng show held at Club Passim.

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Shun Ng

Irish Old-Timey Bluegrass? Who Knew?

I decided to attend this show by the Irish quartet We Banjo 3 at Johnny D’s (part of the World Music schedule) because the combination of Irish music and bluegrass sounded irresistible. My intuition turned out to be accurate – this was a fantastic show!

We Banjo 3

We Banjo 3

I did not have a hard time imagining how Irish old-timey bluegrass music would sound, but I had no idea it would be as fabulous as is was! The band, at its first show ever in the Boston area, played to an enthusiastic sold-out crowd and stunned us with their talent and wit. I got the impression that they were surprised to have sold out the venue!

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Willie Nile, The Consummate Storyteller

Click here for my review on No Depression of this marvelous Willie Nile show at Club Passim.

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Peter Hoffman

Peter Hoffman

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Peter Hoffman

Peter Hoffman

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny 'Pi' Pisano

Willie Nile and Johnny ‘Pi’ Pisano

Willie Nile

Willie Nile

Outlaw Country At The Extended Play Sessions

The Extended Play Sessions American Roots Music Television announced that outlaw country act The Far West (currently touring with Dave and Phil Alvin) will be in the studio for a Session on Monday, March 23rd at 7 pm. This Session sounds like it will be another one not to miss!

The Far West (Official Poster)

The Far West (Official Poster)

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Psychedelic Filling in a Folk-Blues Pie Comes to the Lowell Summer Music Series

How exciting that Chris Robinson Brotherhood (Chris is formerly of the Black Crowes) will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Friday, July 17!

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One of the Hottest Acts Today is Coming to the Lowell Summer Music Series

I am thrilled that Lake Street Dive will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Friday, August 28! This should prove to be one of the highlights of the 26th season.

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An Intimate Performance By Joan Osborne

I was excited to see Joan Osborne at Johnny D’s recently; I saw her perform a couple of times with Trigger Hippy, but had never seen her perform only her music. This seemed to be a rare opportunity to see her in a small club where the intimate nature of her new album could be highlighted.

Joan Osborne

Joan Osborne

Joan is touring with Kevin Cotton to support her latest release, Love and Hate.

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Jorma Kaukonen Deserves His Legendary Status

Everyone in the audience eagerly anticipated Jorma Kaukonen‘s appearance at The Extended Play Sessions last week; Jorma is certainly the best-known musician to have graced the stage at the Sessions.

Jorma Kaukonen

Jorma Kaukonen

The crowd was buzzing with excitement as Jorma and Barry Mitterhoff took the stage for the show, but quickly became silent as the first notes wafted from their guitars.

Harry Mitterhoff and Jorma Kaukonen

Barry Mitterhoff and Jorma Kaukonen

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More Additions to the Newport Folk Festival Line-up

The Newport Folk Festival continues its lineup announcements and added even more interesting acts.

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Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo

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