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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 Sojourn Through Celtic Lands
Brian O’Donovan, the curator/radio personality of the weekly WGBH radio show A Celtic Sojourn, came to the Lowell Summer Music Series with a number of Celtic musicians to present A Celtic Sojourn Roots & Branches Festival. This turned out to be a fine evening at Boarding House Park as the rain never arrived.
Jason Oremus (leaping)
Initially the show was to be moved indoors, but an improving forecast caused the Series to hold it outdoors and we were glad for it.
‘Waitress’ Serves Something Scrumptious
The scent of ‘sugar… butter… flour… love…’ was in the air as I entered the American Repertory Theater last night.
I first read about ‘Waitress’, a musical based on the 2007 film of the same title, early last winter when it was announced that Diane Paulus would direct, Sara Bareilles would compose the music and lyrics, and Jessie Nelson would write the book.
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)
Trombone Shorty Brought The Funk To Lowell
I have now seen Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue enough times (at least eight) to know that the band delivers a fantastic high-energy show, but this show at the Lowell Summer Music Series surpassed any expectations I had.
Trombone Shorty
It was a gorgeous night in Boarding House Park – not humid, not hot (at least not after the sun passed behind the buildings), and, most important, not raining – and the crowd was ready to par-tay!
Dom Flemons, The American Songster, Captivated The Full House
I cannot say I have seen Dom Flemons perform ‘many’ times, but I have seen him enough to recognize that he is one of the most engaging, knowledgeable, and talented musicians touring today. The show this week at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts was as good a show of Dom’s as the others I have seen.
Dom Flemons
One could not have requested a more perfect evening. The temperature was perfect, the breeze slight, and the humidity almost non-existent. Oh yeah, and the music was sublime.
Lovely Music Marred By Horrible Audience
Click here for my review of this show on No Depression.
Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop
Dave Dunlop
Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop
Rik Emmett
Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop
Dave Dunlop
Rik Emmett and Dave Dunlop
Rik Emmett
Fabulous Americana-Roots Band At The NEW Extended Play Sessions
We have had great bands and unforgettable moments at The Extended Play Sessions and Monday, August 17th will add to the aura as we host one of the best touring American Roots Music acts in the country, The Black Lillies!
The Black Lillies (Official Poster)
Come Hear Some Swinging Blues At The NEW Extended Play Sessions
Next on the schedule at the NEW Extended Play Sessions at The Fallout Shelter is Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers on Thursday, August 13, 2015!
Erin Harpe and The Delta Swingers (Official Poster)
suze reviews the blues 