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Come Enjoy Some Terrific Roots Music At The Extended Play Sessions

The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions is pleased that ilyAIMY (i love you AND I MISS YOU) returns to the studio on Saturday, April 2nd. The audience at The Extended Play Sessions is in for a treat with this fun roots band!

ilyAIMY (Official Poster)

ilyAIMY (Official Poster)

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Here Is Something I Have Gotten Behind

One of the bands I have most enjoyed seeing at The Extended Play Sessions, The Get Right Band, is in the middle of a Kickstarter campaign to produce their next album.

Get Right Band

Get Right Band

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Their Chemistry Is Palpable

Click here to read my review of this amazing show on No Depression.

Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

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Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Jeff Hill, Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Jeff Hill, Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Jeff Hill

Jeff Hill

Justin Guip

Justin Guip

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Jeff Hill, Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Jeff Hill, Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Teresa Williams, Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Teresa Williams

Teresa Williams

Jeff Hill

Jeff Hill

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Larry Campbell

Thea Hopkins

Thea Hopkins

Thea Hopkins

Thea Hopkins

Thea Hopkins

Thea Hopkins

Thea Hopkins and Band

Thea Hopkins and Band

Presenting Lisa Fischer, Background Singer Extraordinaire

Lisa Fischer, one of the stars of 20 Feet from Stardom, is performing at a benefit concert in support of Historic Newton on April 1st, and I was able to speak with her via email in advance of that concert (general admission is almost sold out – information about remaining sponsorship tickets can be found here). Historic Newton works to preserve objects and documents of importance relating to Newton history and runs two museums and the Burying Grounds.

Lisa Fischer (Official Photo)

Lisa Fischer (Official Photo)

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The Newport Folk Festival Added A Number Of Acts I Adore

The Newport Folk Festival continue its lineup announcements and – as expected – they are winners!

Newport Folk Festival Logo

Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo

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A Mostly Acoustic Blues/Soul Great Appears At The Extended Play Sessions

The incomparable Matt Andersen is making a repeat appearance at The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions on Monday, March 21st. I saw Matt at a different venue recently (the second time I have seen him) and he is even more amazing than the first time I saw him. The audience at The Extended Play Sessions is in for a treat!

Matt Andersen (Official Poster)

Matt Andersen (Official Poster)

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Come To The Extended Play Sessions To Hear Fabulous Harmonies

Underhill Rose is making a repeat appearance at The Fallout Shelter at  The Extended Play Sessions on Sunday, March 20th. We are privileged to have another evening of incredible music for The Extended Play Sessions!

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Underhill Rose (Official Poster)

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An Homage To Johnny D’s

How can I possibly express my gratitude toward and love for Johnny D’s and do justice to it?

The venerable Davis Square institution shuttered its doors on Sunday, March 13th, after 17,238 days (47 years 2 months 13 days, as proclaimed on the final marquee) of feeding people and presenting live music.

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Wonderful Music, Disrespectful Audience

I first saw Family and Friends open for another band several months ago and loved their folk-rock music as well as their on-stage chemistry, so I was thrilled to see them return for a headlining show at Great Scott.

Family and Friends

Melanie Annabelle

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An Irish Blues Musician For You To Discover!

One of the most rewarding things about running this website is that I am introduced to musicians I would not be likely to meet (either in person or virtually). David King, an Irish blues and soul guitarist and singer, is one such musician.

David King (Official Photo)

David King (Official Photo)

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