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Pop Cello? Folk Cello? Both Were In The House
My review of this terrific show by Mike Block and Friends at Club Passim can be seen on No Depression by clicking here.

Mike Block

Charlie Rose, Mike Block

Sean Trischka

Greg Liszt

Balla Kouyate

Sean Trischka, Balla Kouyate, Mike Block, Michele Beneforti

Maria Finkelmeier

Mike Block

Mike Block and Friends

Balla Kouyate

Greg Liszt

Charlie Rose, Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Mike Block

Balla Kouyate, Mike Block

Mike Block

Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Charlie Rose, Mike Block

Mike Block

Charlie Rose

Mike Block

Balla Kouyate

Charlie Rose

Mike Block

Charlie Roise

Mike Block

Charlie Roise

Mike Block

Charlie Rose

Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Charlie Rose
A Perfect Evening In Singer-Songwriter Heaven
I thought I knew what to expect from an Alejandro Escovedo performance because I have attended several of his shows, but this show at Shalin Liu Performance Center exceeded any expectations I may have had!

Alejandro Escovedo
This was as close to a perfect show as I have attended, due to both the performances and the venue (which is spectacular).

Sunset from Shalin Liu
This “Machine” Was Well-Oiled!
I eagerly anticipated this show by Dave Rawlings Machine at The Wilbur Theatre! Several friends introduced me to his music several years ago and I was instantly smitten. Finally, there was a show in the Boston area and it beckoned me!

Dave Rawlings
Surprisingly, this show was not sold out but that did not diminish the energy in the theatre this night.
What An Exciting Performance By Three Up-and-Coming Americana Bands!
What a lucky week I have had, musically speaking! This headlining show by The Oh Hellos at Paradise Rock Club was the second amazing triple-play show in three days!

The Oh Hellos
The Oh Hellos delivered my favorite set of the 2014 Newport Folk Festival and I have been eagerly anticipating a Boston show since then. My patience was rewarded by this sold-out evening of incredible Americana music.
Passion Filled The Stage At This Americana Triple-Header
As I walked to my car after this stellar show, I overheard two men express exactly what I felt: that The Lone Bellow put their hearts and souls into the show, filling the less-than-intimate House of Blues with a passion as well as an intense connection with the audience that is not easy to achieve.

The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow has been on a meteoric rise since I first saw them at the Newport Folk Festival in 2013, and unless they stop creating new music, I do not foresee that slowing any time soon.
Drive On Down And See The Turnpike Troubadours
A friend suggested I should see The Turnpike Troubadours at The Wilbur Theatre last week because they do not travel much outside Oklahoma and Texas – or did not until this tour. I did not know the band prior to the show, but we have some similar taste in music so I took her advice and got a ticket.

The Turnpike Troubadours
All this was before I knew that The Black Lillies, one of my favorite up-and-coming bands, were supporting them on at least part of the tour!
Nobody Ignored This Elephant (Revival) In The Room
Finally, I was able to see Colorado-based Elephant Revival perform a full set at a sold-out show at The Sinclair last weekend; sadly, I missed their sets at the festivals I attended last summer where they played, although I caught a few songs they performed at one of the Newport Folk Festival’s after-shows.

Elephant Revival
The show was absolutely worth seeing, and the rest of the audience agreed. They did not take the stage until 10:30 pm, but hardly anybody left early due to the late hour.

Elephant Revival (with Nora Jane Struthers and Parsonsfield)
Wisewater, A Delightful Duo, Delivered An Excellent Roots Show
Click here to read my review of this show on No Depression.

Forrest O’Connor

Kate Lee

Wisewater with Mark Whitaker

Forrest O’Connor

Kate Lee

Mark Whitaker

Wisewater

Forrest O’Connor

Kate Lee

Mark Whitaker

Wisewater

Kate Lee

Kate Lee

Forrest O’Connor

Mark Whitaker

Kate Lee

Mark Whitaker with Forrest O’Connor

Wisewater

Kate Lee

Mark Whitaker

Kate Lee

Mark Whitaker
The Get Right Band Funked Up The House!
This was my third time seeing The Get Right Band, an Asheville-based funky rock band, at The Extended Play Sessions, and I am not growing tired of them in the least!

The Get Right Band
This band needs to be seen live to be fully appreciated; they have an energy as well as a way of connecting with their audience that makes them stand out.

The Get Right Band
Thrills And Chills In Abundance
Click here to read my review of this show on No Depression.

Sean Trischka

Kellan ‘Social Grace’ Zakula

Dietrich ‘IT’ Strause

Seat Trischka, Stash ‘Eddie Van Halen’ Wyslouch, Nate ‘Abe Lincoln’ Sadak

Jenna ‘Zombie’ Moynihan, Isa ‘Dolly Parton’ Burke

Mike ‘Arkansas Wal-Mart Shopper’ Block

Michele Beneforti

Mairi ‘Zombie’ Chaimbeul

Maggie Gearan, Jenna Moynihan, Isa Burke

Sean Trischka

Sean Trischka and Friends

Nate Sadak

Dietrich Strause

Michele Beneforti

Isa Burke

Sean Trischka and Friends

Sean Trischka and Friends

Sean Trischka and Friends (Sumaia Jackson on fiddle in white sweater)

Sean Trischka and Friends

Kellen ‘Social Grace’ Zakula

Sean Trischka and Friends

Sean Trischka

Sean Trischka and Friends

Sean Trischka and Friends

Sean Trischka

Dietrich Strause

Sean Trischka and Friends

Sean Trischka and Friends

Sean Trischka

Mairi Chaimbeul

Sean Trischka and Friends