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Warren Haynes Continues To Amaze His Fans
I have been a fan of Warren Haynes for a number of years, since I first saw him with The Allman Brothers Band in the early 1990s. He is a terrific guitarist who plays a wide range of styles, from Southern rock to blues and now to Americana. The current tour entitled Ashes & Dust stopped at the Orpheum Theatre this week where he played to a smaller-than-he-deserved crowd.
Warren Haynes
I believe his versatility plays a huge role in his popularity; if one does not like one of Warren’s projects, one is sure to like another one. This tour might have the broadest appeal of his projects to date, with the possible exception of The Allman Brothers Band. I adored this show, and only wish it had started earlier in the evening!
The Black Lillies Brought Heat To The Fallout Shelter
On a fairly hot night, the Extended Play Sessions at the Fallout Shelter presented The Black Lillies, a wonderful Americana/blues/soul/rock band hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee.
Cruz Contreras
While their music may take several words to define, it can be summed up in one word – terrific!
A Rare Solo Acoustic (!) Performance By Mr. Warren Haynes
It was a treat to know that the Lowell Summer Music Series would host the only solo appearance by Warren Haynes on the current tour, and even more of a treat to be in the audience for this show.
Warren Haynes
Haynes is widely regarded as one of the finest guitarists ever (number 23 on one of Rolling Stone‘s top 100 lists), and it is well deserved.
Fabulous Americana Musician Rod Picott At The Extended Play Sessions
We are honored to host one of America’s true hidden gems and a songwriter of extraordinary talent Rod Picott on Sunday, August 23rd.
Rod Picott (Official Poster)
Jenee Halstead: Powerful Voice And Songs
Click here to read my review of Jenee Halstead‘s show on No Depression.
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead and band
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead
Eva Walsh
Jenee Halstead, Seanny Mac, Hugh McGowan
Karen Sarkisian
Jenee Halstead, Seanny Mac, Hugh McGowan
Jenee Halstead and band
Hugh McGowan
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead
Karen Sarkisian
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead, Seanny Mac, Hugh McGowan
Jenee Halstead
Eva Walsh
Tara Skurtu
Suzie Brown
Suzie Brown and Scot Sax
Suzie Brown
Scot Sax
Suzie Brown
Excellent Storytelling Punctuated This Americana Show
My review of this wonderful Mike + Ruthy Band show appears on No Depression.
Ruthy Ungar
Mike Merenda
Charlie Rose
Jacob Silver
Konrad Meissner
Ruthy Ungar
Mike Merenda
Ruthy Ungar
Mike Merenda
Mike + Ruthy
The Mike + Ruthy Band
Ruthy Ungar
Mike, Jacob
Mike + Ruthy
Mike Merenda
Ruthy Ungar
The Mike + Ruthy Band
Ruthy Ungar
Ruthy, Mike, Jacob
Ruthy Ungar
Jacob, Charlie
Ruthy Ungar
Charlie Rose
Ruthy Ungar
Charlie Rose
Ruthy Ungar
Ruthy, Mike, Jacob
Ruthy Ungar
Mike, Jacob, Charlie
Konrad Meissner
Charlie Rose
Darlingside Is A Hit At The Armory
When I was introduced to Darlingside a couple of years ago at the Outside the Box Festival (an incredible free festival which is returning to Boston this summer), I remarked that I had discovered my new favorite band. I now see them whenever I can, most recently at Arts at the Armory. Yes, it’s an old armory which has been converted to an up-and-coming arts center.
Darlingside
This Boston-based band has developed a devoted following over the past few years that I have no doubt will continue to grow as they headline larger venues; this show was promoted by Bowery Boston which I hope will prove to be a lucrative relationship for Darlingside.
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.
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
Up-And-Coming Retro Majestic Indie Rock Act Delivers A Solid Performance
I may be a bit biased when it comes to Laney Jones and the Spirits because they are friends, but I watched the reaction of the audience at the Extended Play Sessions where they performed on Friday night and saw that everyone in the room was as enthralled with this band as I am. Phew!
Laney Jones
You may wonder what ‘retro majestic indie rock’ (Laney’s self-description) is; my answer to that is that you should listen to the band’s new music which is not yet out on an album. Here’s a video of one of the songs performed at this Session.
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