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Trombone Shorty, Long on Talent
Admittedly, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is one of my favorite musicians, live or recorded. I have been following him for at least four years and this was his first headlining show in Boston! You know I bought tickets the day they went on sale…
Trombone Shorty
His brand of New Orleans funk is wonderfully engaging both to listen to and to watch.
Finally, A Cracker That’s Interesting!
Usually crackers are merely the vehicle to get the flavor into your mouth. The band Cracker is the flavor itself!
David Lowery of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven
I had no idea what to expect from this show, and I’m really glad I went! Read the rest of this entry
I Love Zydeco but…
After seeing Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys last week at Johnny D’s, I realize I don’t love ALL zydeco.
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
I’m trying to give the band the benefit of a doubt. They might have been having an off night. They might have been tired or sick. Read the rest of this entry
Trigger Hippy Makes Me Happy
Trigger Hippy is a supergroup that formed almost five years ago although I’d never heard of them until they were signed to perform at the Hot Stove, Cool Music benefit.
I should have known them – Steve Gorman, the drummer for The Black Crowes, founded the group which now has Joan Osborne, Jackie Greene, Tom Bukovac, and Nick Govrik as its members (in addition to Steve).
Jackie, Joan, Nick, Steve, Tom
A Bugg You Won’t Want to Squoosh!
We bought tickets to Jake Bugg‘s show at the House of Blues as soon as they went on sale; last time he was in Boston, he played at a much smaller venue and sold that out fairly quickly. We didn’t want to be left out of this show.
And what a show it was! Jake is a young (19 years old) talent who has tremendous stage presence for his years. Read the rest of this entry
Hot Stove, Cool Music
The 14th annual Hot Stove, Cool Music fundraising event for The Foundation to Be Named Later was held Saturday night at The Paradise Rock Club. The Foundation was started by Theo and Paul Epstein as a way to help disadvantaged children.
I’d say the music was quite hot, not cool, judging by the last half of the event!
Peter Gammons
Recently Announced Concerts!
It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted concert announcements. This list will include more than those shows announced in the past week.
Eli Paperboy Reed at The Sinclair – Friday, February 14
Juanito Pascual New Flamenco Trio at Sanders Theatre – Saturday, February 15
Yasiin Bey (a/k/a Mos Def) at The Wilbur – Saturday, February 22
Evolfo Doofeht at Thirsty Moose Taphouse (Portsmouth, NH) – Friday, February 28
Drive-By Truckers with Blitzen Trapper at House of Blues – Friday, March 21
Laney Jones at Johnny D’s (Free Friday) – Friday, April 11
Simon Townsend at Johnny D’s – Saturday, April 12
Alejandro Escovedo at Brighton Music Hall – Friday, April 18
Bombay Bicycle Club at The Royale – Tuesday, May 6
The Mavericks at The Wilbur – Sunday, May 11
Simon Phillips, A Jazz Fusion Powerhouse
I love it when I go to a show not really knowing the artist (therefor having no expectations), and having my mind blown. That happened last night with Simon Phillips on his Protocol II tour stop at Scullers Jazz Club.
Ernest Tibbs, Steve Weingart, Andy Timmons, Simon Phillips (left to right)
My friend asked if I wanted to see this show; since I wasn’t familiar with Simon’s name (although I of course know Toto, the band he’s probably best known for), I listened to a clip of his music. It took me less than 30 seconds of listening to know that I needed to see this show.
Simon
Barnstar! Rocks Club Passim
Yes, the exclamation point is part of the band’s name – I like the POW! statement it makes (at least to me) about this terrific band.
Barnstar!
Barnstar! is a group of extremely talented local musicians playing bluegrass music. Read the rest of this entry
Club d’Elf Soars
Club d’Elf is an amazing ensemble that never seems to consist of the same members twice! I’ve seen them three times so far, and the only musician who has performed in all three shows is Mike Rivard, the bass and sintir player.
Mike Rivard
It is difficult, if not impossible, to describe Club d’Elf’s music in one word – other than fabulous! Read the rest of this entry
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