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More Stunners from the Lowell Summer Music Series
Two more fabulous artists were added to the lineup for the 25th anniversary season of the Lowell Summer Music Series.
Andrew Bird is performing on Saturday, July 12 and Marcia Ball is performing on Friday, August 8.
Andrew Bird (official photo)
Marcia Ball (official photo)
A Jazz Supergroup Performs
Four Generations of Miles Davis performed at Regattabar last weekend; I was only able to catch one set, but oh what a set it was!
Set List for both Friday shows
The four musicians who comprised this show all played with Miles Davis, albeit at different times. Read the rest of this entry
It Was A Privilege To See The Spring Quartet
I made a somewhat last-minute to see The Spring Quartet at the Sanders Theatre last week.
Leo Genovese, Esperanza Spalding, Joe Lovano, Jack DeJohnette (l to r)
I’d never seen Jack DeJohnette perform but have been extremely interested in doing so for many years. I finally seized the opportunity. Read the rest of this entry
Chemistry Was In The Air As Two Seemingly Disparate Music Legends Performed
There was much excitement in the air in TD Garden on Monday night, as the sold-out (or nearly sold-out) crowd waited for the two legends, Paul Simon and Sting, to take the stage.
Sting and Paul Simon
I made a last-minute decision to see this show, and I’m extremely glad I did. I had never seen Sting perform, and hadn’t seen Paul Simon since the famous Simon & Garfunkel concert in Central Park in 1981.
Both Bands
What a Crazy and Wonderful Duo (de Twang)!
This was another show where I had no idea what to expect, but when my friend asked if I was interested and I listened to some videos, my response was, “Hell, yes!”
The show on Saturday at The Sinclair was Les Claypool’s Duo de Twang; Les is the bassist for Primus, a band with which I am clearly not familiar as I thought they are strictly a metal band. The photos are not up to my personal standard because of the lack of lighting and my perspective of the stage, so I’m only posting a few.
Les Claypool and Bryan Kehoe
Show Number Four Announced by the Lowell Summer Music Series
Tonight brought another exciting announcement by the Lowell Summer Music Series.
Delta Rae, an Americana band based on North Carolina, will be performing at the series on Friday, June 20, at 7:30 p.m., at what may end up being the opening show of the 25th season.
Delta Rae (press photo)
A Lively Americana Performance
The Wood Brothers rocked the Somerville Theatre on Friday night!
The Wood Brothers
I had never seen them perform but knew that they play a style of Americana music that I typically love. I’m happy to report that they exceeded my expectations!
The Wood Brothers
The Eclectic St. Vincent Performs
I surprised myself at how much I enjoyed St. Vincent‘s show at the House of Blues last week!
St. Vincent
Her music is not of the style I generally enjoy, but I saw her perform with David Byrne 18 months ago, loved what I heard, and was excited to see her again. Her solo show proved that she has the power to be a headliner.
St. Vincent
Another Excellent Lowell Summer Music Series Announcement
Here’s another wonderful announcement from the Lowell Summer Music Series!
Singer-songwriter Neko Case will be performing at the Series on Saturday, June 28! I have never seen Neko perform but she’s been on my wish list, and now my wish has been granted.
Neko Case Official Photo
According to her press release, “Equally well-regarded in the indie rock and alt-country worlds, Neko Case has built a career defined by both strong will and musical versatility. Her chief attribute is her astonishing, siren-like voice, which she applies to songs that are simultaneously rugged and heartbreaking.”
Tickets for this show are priced at $35 in advance (fee-free!), $40 on the day of the show, and children 12 and under are always free courtesy of Eastern Bank. There are also premium seats – beach chairs are provided by the series – set in two rows directly in front of the stage for $135. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, March 5 through Lowell Summer Music Series.
For those of you who are unaware of the Series, or if you are aware of it but have never attended a show there, it is an outdoor (weather permitting) concert series held on National Park Service grounds in Lowell, Massachusetts. The Series is not-for-profit, which helps keep the ticket prices reasonable.
Surrounding Boarding House Park are old mill buildings which you can tour if you arrive early enough. They provide an unusual setting for an evening of great music and ambiance.
The Series generally runs from late June to early September.
This Series is dear to my heart. I have been a season pass holder since 2007 and it is one of the highlights of the year (and of summer in particular) for me. Many lasting friendships have been made there. I expect this will be an especially excellent year since they are celebrating their 25th season!
I will post additional announcements for the Series as they are made.
A Wonderful Show By An Ambassador For African Girls
Angélique Kidjo is not merely a musician; she speaks, through her music, in support of education for African girls – and for girls throughout the world.
Angelique Kidjo
What a terrific show Angélique gave us at the Somerville Theatre last Sunday night! Her passion shone through every note she sang and every dance step she took.
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