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A Witty Performance By Master Storyteller Chuck Prophet
Click here to read my review of this wonderful show by Chuck Prophet on No Depression.
Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet
Chuck Prophet
Warren Haynes Continues To Amaze His Fans
I have been a fan of Warren Haynes for a number of years, since I first saw him with The Allman Brothers Band in the early 1990s. He is a terrific guitarist who plays a wide range of styles, from Southern rock to blues and now to Americana. The current tour entitled Ashes & Dust stopped at the Orpheum Theatre this week where he played to a smaller-than-he-deserved crowd.
Warren Haynes
I believe his versatility plays a huge role in his popularity; if one does not like one of Warren’s projects, one is sure to like another one. This tour might have the broadest appeal of his projects to date, with the possible exception of The Allman Brothers Band. I adored this show, and only wish it had started earlier in the evening!
Bobby Long Is A Masterful Storyteller
At the end of a 24-city US tour and mere days before embarking on a European tour, Bobby Long graced the stage at The Extended Play Sessions for an evening of songs that tell stories.
Bobby Long
Touring on the heels of the release of his latest album, Ode to Thinking, Bobby has a voice that deserves to be heard.
An Evening With An Extraordinary Guitarist
For those of you who do not know of him – and I bet there are a fair number of you who do not – Andy McKee is one of the finest acoustic guitarists in the world. I did not know of him until a friend told me about her favorite musician over a year ago, and decided to see him at Regattabar last year.
Andy McKee on his harp-guitar
As soon as this weekend’s shows were announced, I knew we would be in the audience once again to see this extraordinary guitarist work his magic.
The NightOwls Were A Hoot (Sorry, Couldn’t Resist)
The NightOwls, a soul/Motown/R&B band from Austin, filled the stage at The Extended Play Sessions recently and brought their A game to us. They graciously fit us into their tight schedule and delivered a terrific performance.
The NightOwls
I missed the first couple of songs because traffic was atrocious (and this show started earlier than usual because the band had to be in Cambridge for a show later in the evening), but luckily for me they had to re-record one of them so I did not miss much.
Freshgrass Festival Is More Than Bluegrass
This was my second year attending the five-year-old Freshgrass Festival, held annually on the grounds of Mass MoCA in the Berkshires. Everything about this Festival is terrific, from the music to the crowd to the food vendors to the setting. This year, the weather was perfect as well – and included a rainbow that appeared auspiciously during Vieux Farka Touré’s ethereal set.
I was able to see every set because the set times are staggered. I love that I do not have to make choices about which act to see when. Please make sure to look at the gallery of photos at the end of this review.
Bluegrass Meets Heavy Metal – What A Concept!
My review on No Depression of the show represented by these photos can be read by clicking here.
Stash Wyslouch
Stash Wyslouch
Stash Wyslouch and Duncan Winkel
Sean Trischka
Noam Weisenberg
Stash Wyslouch
Stash Wyslouch and band
More cowbell, Stash!
Stash Wyslouch
Duncan Winkel
Sean Trischka
Stash Wyslouch
‘I Saw the Light’ Lyrics Board
Stash Wyslouch
Stash Wyslouch and Isa Burke
Greg Liszt
Stash Wyslouch and Duncan WInkel
Stash Wyslouch
Sean Trischka
Stash Wyslouch and Duncan WInkel
Duncan Winkel and Stash Wyslouch
Lake Street Dive Thrilled And Amazed The Huge Audience In Lowell
I am unsure that my words – or anyone’s words, if truth be told – can adequately describe the incredible performance by Lake Street Dive at the penultimate show of the 26th season of the Lowell Summer Music Series.
Rachael Price
This band is on a meteoric rise and I am thankful that I have seen them at reasonable sized venues where the sound is good and the audiences well-behaved and appreciative.
Michelle Willson Brought A Little Bit Of Evil (Gal) To Lowell
It has been a long time, other than on a new year’s eve, since I have stayed out until almost 2 a.m. to hear music. I did just that over the weekend and heard the wonderful Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson perform with some of The Usual Suspects at the Back Page in Lowell.
Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson
What a high energy show Willson delivered! I have seen her perform a number of times and this show was one of the best.
Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson
Magic Emanated From The Indian Ranch Stage
I have seen Buddy Guy perform on enough occasions to know that he always delivers his ‘A’ game, but Sunday’s performance at Indian Ranch was spectacular! The weather even cooperated by not raining until the show ended!
Buddy Guy
Buddy, who recently turned 79 years old, shows no sign of slowing down or losing his touch. He is still one of the finest players in the blues world.
Buddy Guy
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