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Sharon Jones Gave The People What We Wanted
Let me start by saying that my words will not do justice to the performance by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings at Boston’s House of Blues.
Sharon Jones
This was one of the highest-energy shows I have ever seen, and will certainly make it into my top ten shows of 2014.
Sharon (doing the watusi, I believe)
Much Talent On The Stage This Night
I went to this show at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion as much to see Ray LaMontagne as I did to see one of the openers, Jason Isbell.
Ray LaMontagne
Jason Isbell
I will say up front that this is one of my least favorite venues in the Boston area – the sound is inconsistent, the stage is high, and the view (and sound) is best from the center of the center section in rows 6 through about 16. In addition, for this show photographers were relegated to the far right of the venue, 15 rows back (I apologize for the less-than-usual quality of my photos – I now know I need a monopod). Read the rest of this entry
A Slice Of The Heaven That Is New Orleans
I have known about Kermit Ruffins for many years but had not seen him perform live until last week at Brighton Music Hall. Sure, I saw him on the incredible HBO series ‘Tremé‘ and from his scenes, I knew I had to seize the first opportunity I had to see him.
Kermit Ruffins
Kermit is a (mostly) jazz trumpeter who got his start with the Rebirth Brass Band (hmmm, maybe I did see Kermit with them) in the 1980s. His band is the Barbecue Swingers and swing they did! There was no barbecue at this show unfortunately…
Kermit
‘Evil Gal’ Michelle Willson Sings Her Heart Out
This show at Glenn’s Restaurant was my first opportunity to see Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson and her band perform since the fabulous Scullers show that was recorded for subsequent release as ‘Fortune Cookie’.
Michelle ‘Evil Gal’ Willson
Michelle has a powerhouse of a voice that is extremely well-suited to jazz, soul, and rhythm and blues songs.
Evil Gal
Roots Rock Ruled At The Extended Play Sessions!
Where do I start to describe the enchantment of this event… The music, the musicians, the other guests, the food and drink – all contributed to make this one of the most incredible evenings of music I have experienced.
Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons
Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons is a roots rock band from Ohio who performed at the Extended Play Sessions of The Alternate Root TV on Saturday night. Read the rest of this entry
Another Marvelous Club d’Elf Experience
If you have been following this blog (which everyone should do!), you’ll know how much I love Club d’Elf. And how often I go to their bi-weekly Friday night residency at Lizard Lounge.
Mike Rivard
Club d’Elf was founded 16+ years ago by Mike Rivard, and is a collaboration among extraordinarily talented musicians who vary from show to show. Read the rest of this entry
Marvelous Blend of African Music And Jazz
I love both African music and jazz; Felipe Salles integrated the two styles to create something new and exhilarating!
Felipe Salles
Felipe and his band held a CD release show at Regattabar last night and I was fortunate to be in the audience for the excellent show.
Felipe
An Excellent Jazz Performance At Alternate Root TV
On Friday night, I had the privilege of seeing the Brad Ellenberg Quintet in an Extended Play Session at Alternate Root TV.
Brad Ellenberg Quintet
This was the first jazz event at the Sessions and I was looking forward to being a part of it.
Brad Ellenberg Quintet (although Grant isn’t visible in this shot)
AJ Croce Crosses Genres
When I heard that A.J. Croce was appearing at Regattabar last week, I knew I needed to attend his show.
A.J. Croce
Yes, he is the son of Jim Croce who was one of the singer-songwriters I loved in my teens (and who died tragically in a plane crash at the age of 30). A.J., however, has a style that I find very different from his father’s pop/folk-rock style.
A.J.
Terrific Intimate Blues Performance
What a treat it was to see Janiva Magness and Xenia Dunford in such an intimate setting as Extended Play at Alternate Root TV!
Janiva Magness
I will fully describe the venue and the Sessions in another post, but suffice it to say that this venue imitates your living room, both for the artist and the audience.
Xenia Dunford
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