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Lil’ Ed Is Little Only In Stature
Lil’ Ed Williams, the leader of Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials, may be lil’ in stature but he is a powerfully large ball of energy when he performs. When I saw him on the schedule at Regattabar, I knew I would be in the audience.
Lil’ Ed
This was my first time seeing him live, and all I knew was to expect to hear Chicago blues.
Lil’ Ed
Gorgeous Evening Of Acoustic Music Under The Stars
Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts presents a summer concert series that is held – weather permitting – in the courtyard in the middle of the buildings, and it is one of the best ways to spend a summer evening I know.
Sam Lee
This week’s headliner was Sam Lee, a British traditional music specialist who is touring the United States for the first time.
What Is Hip? Tower Of Power, That’s What!
I am sure it was with reluctance that the first appearance of Tower of Power at the Lowell Summer Music Series was moved indoors due to inclement weather. TOP, as they are known, is a dance band and the indoor space is not as conducive to dancing as Boarding House Park.
Ray Greene
Still, TOP brought much so energy and talent to the stage that evening that, in the long run, nobody minded sitting in a high school auditorium.
Ted Drozdowski’s Scissormen Rocked The House
On Saturday night, I left the mellowness of the Gordon Lightfoot show at the Lowell Summer Music Series and headed to The Back Page Jazz and Comedy Club to see Ted Drozdowski’s Scissormen tear the roof off the venue!
Ted Drozdowski
Sometimes a transition such as that can be jarring; this was not. Maybe I was simply in the mood to be rocked. More likely, though, it was because the music was terrific.
Come Hear Sweet Soul Music At The NEW Extended Play Sessions
The first show at the NEW Extended Play Sessions at the Fallout Shelter is on Friday, August 7th, 2015! It’s Gedeon Luke and The People!
Hailing from the streets of Memphis, soul music flows through Gedeon Luke’s veins in rainbow-colored hues. Weaned on the gospel infused sounds of Sly Stone, Curtis Mayfield and Al Green and inspired by the rock ‘n roll passion of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, Gedeon combines the greatest elements of the rich history of a musical upbringing to create a sound that is completely his own.
Gedeon Luke and The People (Official Poster)
The Ballroom Thieves Are Poised For A Breakthrough
I have a strong connection to The Ballroom Thieves – they were one of the first bands I reviewed on this website and the first that caused my views to skyrocket; they gave me my first in-person interview; and the first time I saw them perform was also the first time cellist Calin Peters played with the band. So we have a history, even though they did not know it!
Calin Peters of The Ballroom Thieves
This Promises To Be An Exciting Weekend In Boston
Don’t get me wrong, I’m thrilled to be attending the Newport Folk Festival this year. I am, however, sad to miss these FREE events in downtown Boston that are happening simultaneously with Newport.
This will be the fourth annual Boston Summer Arts Weekend event. Set for July 25-26, 2015 at Copley Square in the Back Bay, the event features a wide range of eclectic performances. Can I mention again that it is all free?
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell
Country(ish) Hayes Carll Delighted
Click here to review my review of this show on No Depression.
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll
A Duo Of Lovely Voices And Strings
Click here for my review of this show on No Depression.
Brittany Haas and Margaret Glaspy
Margaret Glaspy
Brittany Haas
Brittany Haas and Margaret Glaspy
Margaret Glaspy
Brittany Haas
An Evening Of Instrumental (And Vocal) Excellence
Click here for my review of this excellent show by The Steel Wheels with The Suitcase Junket.
Brian Dickel, Trent Wagler, Eric Brubaker, Jay Lapp
Trent Wagler
Jay Lapp
Brian Dickel
Jay Lapp
Jay Lapp
The Steel Wheels???
Eric Brubaker, Trent Wagler, Jay Lapp
Brian Dickel, Trent Wagler, Eric Brubaker, Jay Lapp
Brian Dickel
Jay Lapp
Brian Dickel
Trent Wagler, Eric Brubaker, Jay Lapp
Eric Brubaker
Jay Lapp
Are these the Steel Wheels???
Brian Dickel, Trent Wagler, Eric Brubaker, Jay Lapp
Trent Wagler, Jay Lapp
Brian Dickel, Trent Wagler, Eric Brubaker, Jay Lapp
The Suitcase Junket (Matt Lorenz)
The Suitcase Junket (Matt Lorenz)
The Suitcase Junket (Matt Lorenz)
The Suitcase Junket (Matt Lorenz)
Matt’s baby shoe as the head of the drum pedal
suze reviews the blues 