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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
More Concerts Announced!
The shows keep on coming!
Amanda Shires at Great Scott – Sunday, January 12
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at The Sinclair – Wednesday, January 29
Phosphorescent at The Sinclair – Tuesday, February 4
Dr. John at Wilbur Theatre – Wednesday, February 12
Band of Horses (acoustic) at Somerville Theatre – Tuesday, February 25
Experience Hendrix Tour at Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom – Thursday, March 27
Chick Corea at Wilbur Theatre – Sunday, April 13
Boz Scaggs at Emerson Colonial Theatre – Friday, May 9
Journey & Steve Miller Band with Tower of Power at Comcast Center – Friday, June 13
Joseph Arthur, Musician and Painter! Who Knew!?!?!?
A week before the show, my concert buddy sent me links to a few Joseph Arthur songs, asking me if I knew of him. A friend of his had recently seen Joe and recommended him to us. There was an upcoming show at Great Scott so we got tickets.
Joseph Arthur
What a unexpected pleasure! Read the rest of this entry
Bombino is Da Bomb!!!
Seeing Bombino perform Sunday night at The Sinclair was an amazing way to end the long Thanksgivukkah weekend!
Bombino
This was not the first time I’d seen Bombino. Early last year, I saw him at Johnny D’s which was a fabulous venue for him, and last summer I caught a few numbers from his set at Newport Folk Festival. He just gets better and better, and I sense he’s becoming more comfortable in his role as an international ambassador of desert blues music. I will see him any time he’s in the area!
Great Big Sea Rocked My Weekend!
Admittedly, Great Big Sea is one of my favorite bands to see live. They are all excellent musicians who know how to engage their audiences with their wide-ranging songs – from ballads to sea shanties to folk to rock, they do it all!
This review combines two shows at very different venues, the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, New Hampshire, and The Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, Massachusetts. The former is a 1,300-seat venue and the latter seats 280. Read the rest of this entry
Elvis (Costello) was in the Building!
And the audience was very glad he was!
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello is touring this fall, not in support of his current album with The Roots, but solo acoustic. I had seen Elvis only once, opening for Bob Dylan, and loved his short set, so I was excited to see him do a headlining show.
The Lone Bellow Delivers Their Trademark High-Energy Show
[Apologies up front – my photos of this show were not as good as the ones I took at a previous show, so I’ve shared some of those shots here.]
I was introduced to The Lone Bellow at the Newport Folk Festival this past summer, where they performed my favorite set of the three-day festival. Going to the show at The Dise (Paradise Rock Club, to us locals) on Wednesday night, I had fairly high expectations.
The Lone Bellow at Newport Folk Festival 2013
There was tremendous energy and anticipation in the sold-out crowd. I was prepared for an intense performance, and that’s exactly what I got! Read the rest of this entry
New Concerts Announced!
Peter Karp and Sue Foley at Johnny D’s – Friday, December 27
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Narrows Center for the Arts – Tuesday, January 14
Carrie Rodriguez at Johnny D’s – Sunday, January 19
Jonathan Wilson at Brighton Music Hall – Tuesday, February 11
Noam Pikelny and Friends at The Sinclair – Wednesday, February 19
Bob Weir and Ratdog at House of Blues – Monday, February 24 and Tuesday, February 25
North Mississippi Allstars at Paradise – Saturday, March 8
Ronnie Earl at Narrows Center for the Arts – Friday, April 4
The Milk Carton Kids at Brighton Music Hall – Wednesday, April 30
Haim at House of Blues – Tuesday, May 13
Garland Jeffreys Band at Narrows Center for the Arts – Friday, May 16
Tanglewood 2014 Season announced
Joe Ely Crosses Genres
Joe Ely is another artist whose music I know but not well; I had wanted to see him, either solo or with The Flatlanders, for a while but always had conflicts. I was thrilled when some local solo acoustic shows were announced AND I could get to one of them!
Joe Ely
I’d been told Joe ‘never disappoints.’ Not only did he not disappoint Sunday night at Bull Run, but he surpassed any expectations I had. Read the rest of this entry
Delbert Gave It Up For Our Love
Friday night, I saw a fabulous blues musician who I’d never seen perform – Delbert McClinton.
Delbert McClinton
What a performer! It was obvious to me that he’s a seasoned musician who enjoys what he does. He appeared to love playing at Bull Run, which is an intimate venue. The stage is a mere inches off the floor and the tables start close to the stage which makes it easy for the artists to engage the audience. Read the rest of this entry
suze reviews the blues 