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A Veteran Returns To The Lowell Summer Music Series
I am pleased to announce that Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Friday, August 14! I enjoyed his past two performances there, but the last was in 2008 so he’s been overdue for a return trip to the Series.
Mike Gordon Will Appear At The Lowell Summer Music Series
I am pleased to announce that Mike Gordon (of Phish) will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Friday, June 26! This is great news for fans of jam bands especially! Here’s a link to a nice article in Rolling Stone about this tour which mentions Lowell.
Kyle Eastwood Delivered A Solid Performance
Kyle Eastwood, a talented jazz bassist and composer, is not merely trading on his family name (yes, his father is Clint). I took a chance when I decided to see him perform at Regattabar last week, and I am delighted I did.
Kyle Eastwood
I did not know, but should have realized, that Kyle was raised with much music in his life and it shows. He clearly has a passion for the jazz tradition.
Blues With A West African Twist
I was surprised that I was not familiar with Markus James prior to his electrifying performance at The Extended Play Sessions recently; I love African music, and West African in particular, and Markus’ music is heavily based in the music from that part of the world.
Markus James with his handmade gourd banjo
This is a form of the blues that is fairly unique. It is not desert blues, although I could hear elements of it (okay, more than merely elements) in Markus’ music. It is not Delta or Chicago blues, although I could also hear elements of those styles. It is hard-driving, percussive blues that will make you move.
More Acts Added To The Already Impressive Newport Folk Festival Line-Up
It keeps on coming! The Newport Folk Festival continues its lineup announcements and added even more interesting acts.
Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo
A Night of Extraordinary Musical Texture and Harmony
The Extended Play Sessions American Roots Music Television announced that acoustic rock act ilyAIMY will be in the studio for a Session on Thursday, April 9th at 7 pm. As always, this Session sounds like it will be another one not to miss!
ilyAIMY (Official Poster)
Let’s continue our march into Spring 2015 with some wonderful music! Read the rest of this entry
The Beautiful Harmonies of Red Molly
Click here to read my review on No Depression of this Red Molly show at Club Passim.
Red Molly
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
Special Guest Herb Gardner
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly with Special Guest Herb Gardner
Red Molly
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
Lowell Summer Music Series Announces A Big Rock Act
I am pleased to announce that Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Saturday, July 18! He last appeared at the Series several years ago, and I am excited about his return!
An Americana Double-Header Is Coming To The Lowell Summer Music Series
I am pleased to announce that The Wood Brothers and Tall Heights will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series on Thursday, July 9! This should be a fabulous show – I have seen both bands and loved the shows!
It Was A Good Night for (Mostly) Traditional Bluegrass
Last summer, I enjoyed seeing The Gibson Brothers at the Freshgrass Festival (an amazing bluegrass festival, for those of you who are interested) so much that when their recent show at Johnny D’s was announced, I knew I had to see them again.
The Gibson Brothers
It was a bonus to find Twisted Pine, winner of the Freshgrass best band contest, opening the show for the Gibsons.
Twisted Pine
suze reviews the blues 