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Kyle Eastwood Delivered A Solid Performance
Kyle Eastwood, a talented jazz bassist and composer, is not merely trading on his family name (yes, his father is Clint). I took a chance when I decided to see him perform at Regattabar last week, and I am delighted I did.
Kyle Eastwood
I did not know, but should have realized, that Kyle was raised with much music in his life and it shows. He clearly has a passion for the jazz tradition.
Blues With A West African Twist
I was surprised that I was not familiar with Markus James prior to his electrifying performance at The Extended Play Sessions recently; I love African music, and West African in particular, and Markus’ music is heavily based in the music from that part of the world.
Markus James with his handmade gourd banjo
This is a form of the blues that is fairly unique. It is not desert blues, although I could hear elements of it (okay, more than merely elements) in Markus’ music. It is not Delta or Chicago blues, although I could also hear elements of those styles. It is hard-driving, percussive blues that will make you move.
The Beautiful Harmonies of Red Molly
Click here to read my review on No Depression of this Red Molly show at Club Passim.
Red Molly
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
Special Guest Herb Gardner
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
Molly Venter
Laurie MacAllister
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly with Special Guest Herb Gardner
Red Molly
Abbie Gardner
Red Molly
It Was A Good Night for (Mostly) Traditional Bluegrass
Last summer, I enjoyed seeing The Gibson Brothers at the Freshgrass Festival (an amazing bluegrass festival, for those of you who are interested) so much that when their recent show at Johnny D’s was announced, I knew I had to see them again.
The Gibson Brothers
It was a bonus to find Twisted Pine, winner of the Freshgrass best band contest, opening the show for the Gibsons.
Twisted Pine
First Time Seeing Flamenco Live And It Will Not Be The Last
I knew nothing about Nino de los Reyes at the time I decided to see his show at Regattabar, but wanted to try something a little outside my usual wheelhouse. This was one of the highest-energy performances I have ever seen!
Nine de los Reyes
Walking into the club, I immediately noticed a special dance floor in front of the seats for the musicians. Whether the flooring was necessary to protect the venue’s floor or to provide a more staccato sound to his dancing (or both), it serves its purpose well.
Americana? Outlaw Country? Bluegrass? Whatever You Call Them, The Far West Rocks!
I had not heard of The Far West until they were booked into The Extended Play Sessions this week, but I knew after watching a few videos that their music was absolutely right up my alley.
The Far West
Part bluegrass, part country, part alt-country, and part Americana (and maybe part other genres), they deliver an energetic show that is crammed with talent! Read the rest of this entry
Seminal Jazz Guitarist John Abercrombie Enthralled
I knew John Abercrombie‘s reputation but had never seem him perform, so I jumped at the opportunity to see him at Regattabar last weekend.
John Abercrombie
This was an excellent performance, made better by the absence of pretense and showmanship. Read the rest of this entry
Incredible Roots Rock Blues Show By The Alvin Brothers
After seeing Dave Alvin and Phil Alvin and The Guilty Ones perform at a festival last summer, I knew I had to see their headlining show at The Sinclair. Dave and Phil recently returned to performing and recording together; the joy they feel while sharing a stage is obvious and the audience could feel it too.
Dave Alvin
Phil Alvin
Last year, they released the Grammy-nominated Common Ground, a tribute to legendary bluesman Big Bill Broonzy, and performed many songs from that album. Read the rest of this entry
A Slice of Singer-Songwriter Heaven
Click here to read my No Depression review of the Mary Gauthier and Allison Moorer show at Club Passim.
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer and Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer and Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer and Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer
Mary Gauthier
Allison Moorer and Mary Gauthier
Mary Gauthier
Afro-Latin Jazz Show Rocks Regattabar
It may seem odd to say that a jazz show of any style rocked, but that’s exactly what Alex Alvear and Mango Blue did at Regattabar on Friday evening.
Alex Alvear
There were many people dancing at the back of the room, so obviously many felt the same as I did. Most of us who remained seated contributed by doing some chair dancing.
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