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The Midnight Songster Strikes Gold
I was recently introduced to musician Jake LaBotz, whose new album, Sunnyside, was released on May 12; it was produced by Jimmy Sutton who also produces JD McPherson and Pokey LaFarge.
Jake La Botz Sunnyside album cover
Come To This Rare Solo Acoustic Show By Jon Langford
Come to Atwood’s Tavern tomorrow, February 28th, for a rare solo acoustic, career-spanning show by Jon Langford! There will be his artwork as well! Tickets are still available, and there will be some at the door in the event online tickets sell out.
Jon Langford (official photo)
Here Is A New Face On The Soul/Blues Scene
There is a new, powerful voice on the rise in both the Boston and national soul and blues scenes and her name is Julie Rhodes. I have been privileged to see her twice in the past month at Atwood’s Tavern, but she will not be playing tiny venues for much longer.
Julie Rhodes
This review combines both shows, especially since the lighting (and thus the photos) was better the first time I saw Julie.
The Howlin’ Brothers Deliver Foot-Stomping Good Music!
I was prepared to enjoy The Howlin’ Brothers at the Extended Play Sessions at Alternate Root TV, but I had no idea just how much! In fact, I enjoyed them so much I saw them a few days later at Atwood’s Tavern!
The Howlin’ Brothers
The announcement for the show promised a foot-stompin’, loud hollerin’ show, and the Brothers delivered just that (with emphasis on the foot stomping).
Seth Walker’s Wonderfully Gritty Blues
Last night, I headed to Atwood’s Tavern to hear Seth Walker, a blues guitarist and songwriter currently based in New Orleans who previously lived in Austin and Nashville (three of the greatest music scenes in the US). I saw Seth open for The Mavericks about eighteen months ago, just him and his guitar, and was excited to see this show on his schedule.
Seth Walker
Seth is an engaging performer who deserves to have larger audiences than he had last night at his first headlining show in the Boston area. The small crowd was treated to a show in which Seth gave us everything he has, pouring out his heart as if this was a sold-out show.
Seth
Exciting Blues Show on September 9th
On Tuesday, September 9th, the Austin-based blues guitarist and songwriter, Seth Walker, is playing his first headlining show in the Boston area at Atwood’s Tavern.
Seth Walker (photo courtesy of Zack Smith)
Vapors of Morphine – Finally!!!
Vapors of Morphine is an act – formerly known as Members of Morphine and also Ever Expanding Elastic Waste Band- that I’ve wanted to see for several years.
Vapors of Morphine
Morphine was one of my favorite bands of the 90s, but they split up when Mark Sandman died. I’d known for a while that the surviving members have a standing gig at Atwood’s Tavern, and finally made it there. Read the rest of this entry
The Music of Muscle Shoals, Alabama Socked it to Me!
Amy Black, a Boston-based singer-songwriter who I’ve seen perform several times, assembled a number of other Boston-based musicians for an evening called “Sock It To Me”, a celebration of the musical heritage of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, at Atwood’s Tavern.
I knew about Muscle Shoals, but didn’t realize how many amazing musicians had recorded there. Read the rest of this entry
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