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Scorching Blues Rocked The Extended Play Sessions

Bobby Thompson Project made a much-anticipated return to The Extended Play Sessions last month. I did not think it would be possible to repeat the energy of his previous appearance in June; not only was it repeated, it was surpassed.

Bobby Thompson

Bobby Thompson

This is mostly a photo essay about this show. Do not misinterpret this as a dislike of the show (as in, ‘if you can’t say anything good, don’t say anything at all’); because I reviewed Bobby so recently, I decided to let the photos to speak volumes to you. The show was incendiary!

Bobby Thompson Project

Bobby Thompson Project

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The Women of Della Mae Enthralled The Sold-Out Club

Click here to read my review of Della Mae on No Depression.

Della Mae

Della Mae

Celia Woodsmith

Celia Woodsmith

Kimber Ludiker

Kimber Ludiker

Jenni Lyn Gardner

Jenni Lyn Gardner

Courtney Hartman

Courtney Hartman

Zoe Guigeno

Zoe Guigeno

Celia Woodsmith

Celia Woodsmith

Della Mae

Della Mae

Kimber Ludiker

Kimber Ludiker

Courtney Hartman

Courtney Hartman

Jenni Lyn Gardner

Jenni Lyn Gardner

Della Mae

Della Mae

Celia Woodsmith

Celia Woodsmith

Kimber Ludiker

Kimber Ludiker

Jenni Lyn Washington

Jenni Lyn Gardner

My First Lamplighter Session Will Not Be My Last

Click here for my review of this fantastic Lamplighter Session by Peter Mulvey at Club Passim.

Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey

Duke Levine

Duke Levine

Dennis Brennan

Dennis Brennan

Rose Polenzani, Jennifer Kimball

Rose Polenzani, Jennifer Kimball

Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey

Duke Levine

Duke Levine

Dennis Brennan

Dennis Brennan

Jennifer Kimball

Jennifer Kimball

Rose Polenzani

Rose Polenzani

Dennis Brennan and friends

Dennis Brennan and friends

Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan

Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan

Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey

Duke Levine

Duke Levine

Duke Levine, Peter Mulvey

Duke Levine, Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan

Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan

Rose Polenzani, Jennifer Kimball

Rose Polenzani, Jennifer Kimball

Dennis Brennan

Dennis Brennan

Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan

Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan

Peter Mulvey and friends

Peter Mulvey and friends

Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey

Jennifer Kimball

Jennifer Kimball

Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan

Peter Mulvey, Dennis Brennan

Peter Mulvey

Peter Mulvey

 

 

 

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

Mike Block

Charlie Rose, Mike Block

Charlie Rose, Mike Block

Sean Trischka

Sean Trischka

Greg Liszt

Greg Liszt

Balla Kouyate

Balla Kouyate

Sean Trischka, Balla Kouyate, Mike Block, Michele Beneforti

Sean Trischka, Balla Kouyate, Mike Block, Michele Beneforti

Marie Finkelmeier

Maria Finkelmeier

Mike Block

Mike Block

Mike Block and Friends

Mike Block and Friends

Balla Kouyate

Balla Kouyate

Greg Liszt

Greg Liszt

Charlie Rose, Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Charlie Rose, Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Mike Block

Mike Block

Balla Kouyate, Mike Block

Balla Kouyate, Mike Block

Mike Block

Mike Block

Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Charlie Rose, Mike Block

Charlie Rose, Mike Block

Mike Block

Mike Block

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

Mike Block

Mike Block

Balla Kouyate

Balla Kouyate

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

Mike Block

Mike Block

Charlie Roise

Charlie Roise

Mike Block

Mike Block

Charlie Roise

Charlie Roise

Mike Block

Mike Block

Charlie Rose

Charlie Rose

Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Mike Block, Greg Liszt

Charlie Rose

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

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

Sunset from Shalin Liu

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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!

David Rawlings

Dave Rawlings

Surprisingly, this show was not sold out but that did not diminish the energy in the theatre this night.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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!

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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

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

Elephant Revival (with Nora Jane Struthers and Parsonsfield)

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