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An Evening Of Love Songs With A Righteous Babe!
This was not Ani DiFranco‘s first appearance at the Lowell Summer Music Series, but I missed her appearance six years ago and nothing was going to make me miss this show.
AniDiFranco
As she took the stage, DiFranco related that when she was assembling the set list, it suddenly hit her that she would perform love songs for this show since it had been a troublesome few weeks (in the news, not for her personally). What a brilliant decision!
Jenee Halstead: Powerful Voice And Songs
Click here to read my review of Jenee Halstead‘s show on No Depression.
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead and band
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead
Eva Walsh
Jenee Halstead, Seanny Mac, Hugh McGowan
Karen Sarkisian
Jenee Halstead, Seanny Mac, Hugh McGowan
Jenee Halstead and band
Hugh McGowan
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead
Karen Sarkisian
Jenee Halstead
Jenee Halstead, Seanny Mac, Hugh McGowan
Jenee Halstead
Eva Walsh
Tara Skurtu
Suzie Brown
Suzie Brown and Scot Sax
Suzie Brown
Scot Sax
Suzie Brown
Local Favorites Pay Tribute To Alex Chilton
Full disclosure: when I was asked if I wanted to attend a tribute to the late Alex Chilton at Brighton Music Hall, I had to research him because his name was not familiar. As soon as I saw he was in the Box Tops, who had a huge hit with ‘The Letter’, I realized I knew at least the beginning of his career. I did not know he is considered the inventor of indie and alternative rock.
Holly George-Warren
Holly George-Warren wrote the definitive biography of Chilton, A Man Called Destruction: The Life and Music of Alex Chilton, From Box Tops to Big Star to Backdoor Man, and she opened the evening with some readings and reminiscences of Chilton. She was joined for a brief conversation about Chilton by Jody Stephens, the lone surviving member of Big Star.
Jody Stephens
Afro-Fusion At Its Finest
I am extremely glad World Music/CRASHarts brought Freshlyground, a multi-cultural band from (mostly) South Africa, back to Boston! The last time I was supposed to see them, they had visa issues which caused the show to be canceled. Two years was too long to wait for their triumphant return.
Zolani Mahola
The first (and last) time I saw them, Zolani Mahola was pregnant and was not quite as colorful (figuratively speaking) as she was for this show at Brighton Music Hall. On this night, Freshlyground lit up the dark room with their fusion of traditional African rhythms, rock, pop, jazz, and folk. Please look at the photos in the gallery at the end to get a good idea of how incredible this band is.
Despite The Drizzle, Rockabilly Star Dwight Yoakam Brought It!
I knew more about Dwight Yoakam‘s reputation as both a musician and an actor than I did about his music itself, but I was as excited to see him perform for the first time (on the heels of an excellent new album, Second Hand Heart) as I was to see my first show at Indian Ranch!
Indian Ranch
Dwight Yoakam
I was impressed with both! Indian Ranch is an unusual venue. Set on Webster Lake in central Massachusetts, it is a combination campground and music venue. This show was accompanied by a light drizzle through much of the show, but that did not dampen anyone’s spirits even though some were in uncovered areas. I look forward to returning on a day with better weather!
Double Trouble!
Two blues guitar stars – Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Jonny Lang in their first-ever duo tour – rocked Boarding House Park at the season opener of the Lowell Summer Music Series.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Jonny Lang
I believe this was considered a true co-bill, since each performed a full 90-minute set; regardless, it was a terrific show that truly showcased their talent.
Fantastic Blues-Rock By The Bobby Thompson Project
What an unexpected treat it was to hear and see The Bobby Thompson Project at The Extended Play Sessions for the last show in the now-former space!
The Bobby Thompson Project
Based in the Washington, DC area, the band brings a unique perspective to the blues, combining rock and funk, and even some soul, with traditional blues riffs.
Impressive Show By Modern Vintage Song Writer KaiL Baxley
Click here to read my review of this superb show by KaiL Baxley on No Depression.
KaiL Baxley
Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley
Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley and Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley
KaiL Baxley
Aodhan O’Reill
KaiL Baxley
Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley and Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley
KaiL Baxley and Aodhan O’Reilly
KaiL Baxley
KaiL Baxley
KaiL Baxley
Mally Smith
Mally Smith
Mally Smith
A Special Evening With A Couple Of Singer-Songwriters
There was a lot of emotion at The Extended Play Sessions last week when Ian Fitzgerald and Brian Carroll, Boston-based singer-songwriters, performed although I doubt any of us in attendance had a clue about it.
Ian Fitzgerald
Brian Carroll
Ian and Brian have separate careers but they came together this night to perform both alone and together.
The Lonesome Trio Regaled Us With Story And Song
The Lonesome Trio
Ed Helms
Jacob Tilove
Ian Riggs
The Lonesome Trio
Ed Helms
Jacob Tilove
Ian Riggs and Ed Helms
The Lonesome Trio
Jacob Tilove and Ian Riggs
Ed Helms
The Lonesome Trio
Ed Helms and Ian Riggs
Ian Riggs and Ed Helms
The Lonesome Trio (wishing No Depression a happy 20th birthday)
My review of this terrific show by The Lonesome Trio at Club Passim appears on No Depression.
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