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Two More Shows Announced At The Extended Play Sessions

It’s a busy week at The Extended Play Sessions at the Fallout Shelter. In addition to Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars last night, we have shows on Friday and Sunday too!

Bobby Thompson Project (Official Poster)

Bobby Thompson Project (Official Poster)

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Anthony Geraci Delivered Chicago Blues To A Delighted Audience

The Fallout Shelter at The Extended Play Sessions was stuffed to the gills for this CD release show by Anthony Geraci and the Boston Blues All-Stars, and not a soul left disappointed in this amazing performance by Boston-based blues royalty.

Anthony Geraci

Anthony Geraci

The album, Fifty Shades of Blue, released the day of this show and the excitement – both from the audience and the band – was palpable as they took the stage.

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Get Your Dancin’ Shoes On!

We all need to cut loose a bit every once in a while and just enjoy music and friends for the pure joy of…well, music and friends!

The Get Right Band (Official Poster)

The Get Right Band (Official Poster)

The Get Right Band is returning to The Fallout Shelter at The Extended Play Sessions on Monday, October 19th!

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Spend A Bluesy Friday Night At The Fallout Shelter

Some of Boston’s very best blues musicians are coming to the stage at The Extended Play Sessions on Friday, October 16th! A very special evening is planned with Anthony Geraci and Friends including Monster Mike Welch, Darrell Nulisch, Michelle Willson, Michael “Mudcat” Ward and Marty Richards.

Anthony Geraci (Official Poster)

Anthony Geraci (Official Poster)

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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

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.

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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 NighOwls

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.

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Soul-Awakening Music At The Fallout Shelter

British-born singer-songwriter Bobby Long invades The Extended Play Sessions on Monday, September 28th! It’s going to be a stellar show !

Bobby Long (Official Poster)

Bobby Long (Official Poster)

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Brit-Style Roots Rockers At The Fallout Shelter

Patrolled by Radar invades The Extended Play Sessions on Saturday September 19th! It’s going to be a blowout performance from this Los Angeles band!!

Patrolled by Radar (Official Poster)

Patrolled by Radar (Official Poster)

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Blues The Way Blues Is Supposed To Be At The Extended Play Sessions

There have been many wonderful bands and memorable occasions at The Extended Play Sessions at The Fallout Shelter, and the next event will add to the list. HowellDevine is bringing their brand of Delta blues to the Sessions on Thursday, September 3rd.

HowellDevine (Official Poster)

HowellDevine (Official Poster)

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The Black Lillies Brought Heat To The Fallout Shelter

On a fairly hot night, the Extended Play Sessions at the Fallout Shelter presented The Black Lillies, a wonderful Americana/blues/soul/rock band hailing from Knoxville, Tennessee.

Cruz Contreras

Cruz Contreras

While their music may take several words to define, it can be summed up in one word – terrific!

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