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Heavy Blues at an Extended Play Session
Sorry for the late notice – there’s an Extended Play Session at Alternate Root TV tonight!
Trampled Under Foot saw changes in their all-sibling lineup as a trio in 2014. When brother Kris announced he was leaving the band, Danielle and Nick solicited long-time friend and fellow KC musician Jan Faircloth to join them on drums. Jan brought with him years of experience as a musician in the Kansas City blues scene and provided a fresh take on the band’s trademark sound. The addition of Jan inspired Trampled Under Foot to make other changes in their line up and the group added keyboardist Mike “Shinetop” Sedovic as an official member, turning the trio in to a 4-piece powerhouse blues band and adding a new dimension to their already stellar live performance that Trampled Under Foot will be bringing to The Alternate Root.
The Alternate Root is pleased to host a special night of filming featuring Trampled Under Foot on Monday, July 21, 2014. Doors are at 6PM and you can be included by contacting us via e-mail through studioconcertseries@gmail.com.
Located just 25 minutes from downtown Boston and free parking! How can you go wrong with that???
A Bird Of Many Talents
It was another incredible evening under the stars at the Lowell Summer Music Series as Andrew Bird took the stage.
Andrew Bird
Everyone was eager for the show to start, in part because the staging was so unusual (at least to those of us who had not seen Andrew perform) that we wanted to see how the props were going to be used.
One of the unique props
Newport Folk Festival Schedule Is Here!
Newport Folk Festival Logo
I’m very excited about the Newport Folk Festival this year! I’ll have to make some tough choices but one thing I know is that whatever I choose, it will be wonderful.
Here’s the schedule: NewportFolk-2014-schedule.
Jazz Multiplied By Classical Equals A Great Show
Paquito D’Rivera, the wonderful Latin Jazz saxophonist, has been making music for many years, but I had never seen him perform until the show last weekend at Regattabar.
Paquito D’Rivera
Paquito entertained the sold-out house for more than 90 minutes, and I got the feeling he would have kept playing had they not needed to clear the room for the second set (they played two more songs after they were told they could play one).
Paquito
A Little Bit Of New Orleans Rocked Lowell
My friends know that Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is one of my favorite musicians; I traveled to New York three times just to see him perform! Finally, the Lowell Summer Music Series booked him! I was going to be able to see him at one of my favorite venues – life is good!
Trombone Shorty
The stars were completely aligned for this show. The weather was perfect, the crowd was large (but not insane), our seats were close to the stage, and the music was amazing!
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Hazmat Modine – Wonderful And Eclectic
Some people use the word ‘eclectic’ when they want to describe something they find odd, but not I. I think it is the ideal word for Hazmat Modine, a band from New York whose music derives from blues, jazz, world, and folk.
Hazmat Modine
Hazmat Modine appeared at the Museum of Fine Arts‘ Concerts in the Courtyard series last week; the concert was moved indoors but that did not dampen the spirit of the band in the least.
Wade Schuman
Neko Case Performance In Lowell Was Another Winner For The Series
This is another review that is difficult for me to write since I was not familiar with Neko Case‘s music prior to attending the concert at the Lowell Summer Music Series last weekend.
Neko Case’s Stage Backdrop
This review will not contain photographs (other than the photo above which was shot in the afternoon well before the show started) due to Neko’s extraordinarily restrictive photo policy.
It Was A Rocking Soulful Show
It was another glorious evening at Boarding House Park with Amos Lee appearing as part of the Lowell Summer Music Series.
Amos Lee
This was Amos’ second appearance at the Series and he was obviously happy to be back there.
Amos
Delta Rae Was a WOW!!!
Delta Rae, a roots rock band from Durham, North Carolina, appeared at the Lowell Summer Music Series last weekend for the first but hopefully not last time.
Delta Rae
This was another show that I attended not having any idea what to expect other than a good time. Read the rest of this entry
Fly Rasta With Ziggy Marley!
Ziggy Marley is a reggae artist who can appeal to almost anyone, whether or not you’re a fan of reggae. He appeared at the Lowell Summer Music Series last week to open their 25th anniversary season, and it was a great way to start the summer!
Ziggy Marley
If it is possible to be both high energy and mellow, Ziggy has mastered that.
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