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- Wed, Mar 3, 2010, 6:14 P
Weekly Band E-Mail #117.0 NEWS March 4th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #117.0 March 4th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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TOP 30 BOSTON AREA CD's ACCORDING TO RADIO AIRPLAY
1. Received Pronunciation - Pants Yell!
2. Colonial Drones - Hallelujah the Hills
3. Your Secrets Are Mine Now - Ad Frank and the Fast Easy Women
4. One Night Band - The Peppermint Patties
5. In the Wake of What Won't Change - The Luxury
6. The Sound The Speed The Light - Mission of Burma
7. I'll Be Out All Night - Choo Choo La Rouge
8. Dead Cats Dead Rats - Dead Cats Dead Rats
9. Form Activity Motion EP - Freezepop
10. Hungry Bird - Clem Snide
11. Damon and Naomi with Ghost - Damon and Naomi
12. Farm - Dinosaur Jr.
13. Kairos - White Hinterland
14. Late Season Kids - The Beatings
15. The Sweet and the Brutal - Brendan Boogie and the Best Intentions
16. Color Machine - The Lights Out
17. Crucial Schmooze - The Big Big Bucks
18. Stay Epic - Dear Leader
19. Darkness Sure Becomes This City - Joy Kills Sorrow
20. Magic Magic - Magic Magic
21. Misery in Soliloquoy - Symbion Project
22. Selections from Volume One - Township
23. Bacchus King - Bacchus King
24. "She's Into Black Guys" - Bodega Girls
25. Back From Outer Space - The Bynars
26. Talk of the Town - Digney Fignus
27. "Nerves" - The Konks
28. "B261" - Mascara
29. My Primitive Joy - Michael Tarbox
30. Straight Out of the Barrel - Three Day Threshold
The Top 30 list is compiled by RadioTony for TheNoise-Boston using radio airplay lists submitted by
WAAF 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM Brockton
WBRS 100.1FM Brandeis University Waltham
WCUW 91.3FM Worcester
WFNX 101.7FM Lynn
WHRB 95.3FM Harvard University Cambridge
WMBR 88.1FM M.I.T. Cambridge
WMFO 91.5FM Tufts University Medford
WRBB 104.9FM Northeastern University Boston
WTCC 90.7FM Springfield Technical Community College Springfield
WUML 91.5FM UMass Lowell
WZBC 90.3FM Boston College Newton
WZLX 100.7FM Boston
The Weekly Band E-Mail thanks RadioTony for his kind permission to reprint this list.
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Saturday, February 20th marked the 7th anniversary of the horrific fire at the Station Nightclub in West Warwick, RI, which trapped and killed 100 people and injured 200 others within a matter of minutes, and in the process becoming the nation's fourth deadliest nightclub fire in history.
One of the survivors of the fire, Gina Russo, made a last-minute decision to go see Great White perform at the Station that night at the urging of her fiance Fred Crisostomi. Fred was one of the 100 who perished. Even though Gina made it out alive, she was first taken to a Providence hospital, and then taken to Shriner's Hospital in Boston, where she was placed in a medically-induced coma for 11 weeks. On April 30th, Gina was transferred to a rehab facility, and 113 days later, on June 13th, she returned home to begin nine months of intense physical therapy.
Gina suffered burns on 50 percent of her body: second-degree burns on her hands and forearms and third-degree burns on her shoulder, face and scalp. Her scalp wounds burned down to her skull, and the shell of her left ear melted away.
Gina, along with Providence-based writer Paul Lonardo, has written a book about her experience titled "From the Ashes: Surviving the Station Nightclub Fire." It is a self-published book, and is available for $14.95 (plus $4.50 shipping and handling) at http://www.buybooksontheweb.com A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book will go to burn care facilities.
The Station nightclub fire prompted a change in all nightclubs in Massachusetts. If a club does not have a sprinkler system, they are only allowed to have a total of 99 people in the building at any one time. This includes all of the staff and members of the band. If the club is having an extra big name act, they can apply for a special permit from the local fire chief to increase that number to 150.
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The third annual Happy Valley Showdown came to an end at the Elevens in Northampton on Sunday, February 21st. Coming in first place, and winning 12 hours of recording time at Justin Pizzoferato's Bank Row Recording Studio, was Graph. Coming in second, and winning recording time with Kevin Gebo, was Bella's Bartok, a gypsy punk band. Coming in third, and winning a free album mastered by Mark Alan Miller at Slaughterhouse Studios in Westhampton, was Tidwell's Treasure.
Here is a video of Graph doing a cover of a Beastie Boys song during Round Five of the Showdown on January 31st:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs_aWn7Uu8s
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The second live album from The Dropkick Murphys, titled "Live on Lansdowne," will be officially released on Tuesday, March 16th. The album is a combination of seven shows the Murphys played in Boston between March 12th and March 17th, 2009, and has 20 tracks. "Live on Lansdowne" includes many live renditions of Murphys favorites, including "The State of Massachusetts," "Sunshine Highway," and "Tessie," and concludes with an explosive version of "I'm Shipping Up to Boston," when the Mighty Mighty Bosstones joined them on stage.
The album is available for pre-sale now at the Murphys' website, http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/
It is available in three formats. You can get just the CD for $10, a CD/DVD combination for $15.99, or a 12" vinyl gatefold album with bonus CD for $15.99 (shipping and handling is added to all orders). It will be available at all Newbury Comics locations on March 16th.
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The Dropkick Murphys begin their annual run of shows around St. Patrick's Day at the House of Blues in Boston on Friday, March 12th. The Murphys are playing seven shows in six days at the HOB. As of Tuesday afternoon, all seven shows were sold out except for these two:
Saturday, March 13th, 12 noon doors
tickets at http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/418094
Monday, March 15th, 6pm doors
tickets at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/010043747D3348F1
After playing these Boston shows, the band will be embarking upon a tour of England and Ireland. If you have any desire to see the Dropkick Murphys play live this year, buy your tickets online as soon as you read this.
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The Sierra Grill in Northampton has an intriguing show this week as part of the "Re-Animate the Bay State" series. It is western Mass. bands doing two or three songs by David Bowie and/or The Velvet Underground. Participants so far include Sitting Next to Brian, The True Jacqueline, Eric Alan and Friends with O'Brian Tomalin, Tal Vez, Conflict Diamond, The Glass Ladders, and The Immolators. The show is on Thursday night, March 4th, starting at 10pm. Admission is $3, and it is 21+.
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The fourth annual Mountain Dog Festival, which is organized by Rev Tor, will be held at Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield this Friday, March 5th, and Saturday, March 6th. Performers include The Rev Tor Band, Fungus Amungus, The Longview Gunslingers, and Chris Merenda and the Well. Both shows are 21+.
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There is a great triple bill called "Sisters in Soul" coming to the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford on Saturday, March 13th. Performing will be Bettye LaVette, one of today's greatest soul singers, Marcia Ball, performing New Orleans R&B, and the legendary Maria Muldaur. Tickets for this show are $43 and $38, and may be purchased online at http://tickets.zeiterion.org/
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The Reprobates are the headline act for a huge show that will be happening at Tammany Hall in Worcester on Sunday, March 28th, beginning at 4pm. Other acts performing include Hyperblynd, Glass America, The Ghost Is Alive and Well, You and What Army, The Clozapines, Josh Klein and the Stick Bottle Band, Last One Standing, The A.R.E., The Escape Method, and Endless Echo. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 day of show.
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The second annual North Shore Folk Festival will be held at the Old Town Hall in Salem on Saturday, May 15th, 1-9pm. Performers include The Accident That Led Me To The World, Allysen Callery, Chasing Blue, Doug Kwartler, Erik Hartley, The Gobshites, Neil Lawrence, OldJack, Outrageous Fortune, Phil Henry, Susan Levine, and Thea Hopkins. Poor Howard Stith will both perform and serve as master of ceremonies.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $14 at the door. Children under 10 get in free. You can purchase tickets online at
http://www.northshorefolkfestival.com/tickets/
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The Malarians have announced the second date of their comeback tour. They will be playing on Friday, June 10th at Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester, along with Lyres and the Immolators. The show begins at 9pm and is 21+.
The Malarians will begin the tour at the Sierra Grille in Northampton on Thursday, June 9th, and will be playing somewhere in Cambridge on Saturday, June 11th.
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Northampton musician Dennis Crommett is in the process of recording his new CD, "In the Buffalo Surround." You can follow his blogging about the making of the CD at http://www.denniscrommett.com/newrecord/
The CD is available for pre-order at his website, and is his follow-up to "The Evening Sorrow," which was released in 2006.
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Bringing Back the Guillotine has changed their name to Run For Your Guns. The western Mass. band will be playing at the Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke on Thursday, March 11th and Sunday, April 4th, and at Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls on Saturday, March 20th.
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Pollstar, the concert industry's trade publication, reports that the new House of Blues in Boston sold more tickets in 2009 than any other club in the world. After a gala grand opening on February 19th, 2009, the House of Blues played host to nearly 250 shows, selling 314,597 tickets in the process. The Pollstar report does not mean that the House of Blues was the world's most profitable club in 2009, but it did outdraw other well-established venues across the country, such as the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, the Fillmore in San Francisco, and the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. Pretty impressive considering it wasn't even open for the whole year. The original Boston version of the House of Blues opened in Harvard Square in 1992, and remained open for 11 years. The new location on Lansdowne Street is the site of the former clubs Axis and Avalon.
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Tickets for shows coming to the Comcast Center in Mansfield will begin to go on sale this weekend. To purchase tickets online, go to http://www.ticketmaster.com/ Here is what is on sale when:
Brooks and Dunn, Saturday, June 26th
on sale Saturday, March 6th.
Boys Like Girls, Sunday, June 27th
on sale Saturday, March 6th.
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Thursday, August 19th
on sale Monday, March 8th.
Sting with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Thursday, July 29th
on sale Monday, March 15th.
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I often include YouTube videos in the Weekly Band E-Mail. So it was with great interest that I read this article recently. It was written by Damian Kulash, Jr., lead singer and guitarist of the band OK Go.
My band is famous for music videos. We direct them ourselves or with the help of friends, we shoot them on shoestring budgets and, like our songs, albums and concerts, we see them as creative works and not as our record company’s marketing tool.
In 2006 we made a video of us dancing on treadmills for our song Here It Goes Again.” We shot it at my sister’s house without telling EMI, our record company, and posted it on the fledgling YouTube without EMI’s permission. Technically, this put us afoul of our contract, since we need our record company’s approval to distribute copies of the songs that they finance. It also exposed YouTube to all sorts of liability for streaming an EMI recording across the globe. But back then record companies saw videos as advertisements, so if my band wanted to produce them, and if YouTube wanted to help people watch them, EMI wasn’t going to get in the way.
As the age of viral video dawned, “Here It Goes Again” was viewed millions, then tens of millions of times. It brought big crowds to our concerts on five continents, and by the time we returned to the studio, 700 shows, one Grammy and nearly three years later, EMI’s ledger had a black number in our column. To the band, “Here It Goes Again” was a successful creative project. To the record company, it was a successful, completely free advertisement.
Now we’ve released a new album and a couple of new videos. But the fans and bloggers who helped spread “Here It Goes Again” across the Internet can no longer do what they did before, because our record company has blocked them from embedding our video on their sites. Believe it or not, in the four years since our treadmill dance got such attention, YouTube and EMI have actually made it harder to share our videos.
A few years ago, reeling from plummeting record sales, record companies went after YouTube, demanding payment for streams of their material. They saw videos, suddenly, as potential sources of revenue. YouTube agreed to pay the record companies a tiny amount for each stream, but — here’s the crux of the problem — they pay only when the videos are viewed on YouTube’s own site.
Embedded videos — those hosted by YouTube but streamed on blogs and other Web sites — don’t generate any revenue for record companies, so EMI disabled the embedding feature. Now we can’t post the YouTube versions of our videos on our own site, nor can our fans post them on theirs. If you want to watch them, you have to do so on YouTube.
But this isn’t how the Internet works. Viral content doesn’t spread just from primary sources like YouTube or Flickr. Blogs, Web sites and video aggregators serve as cultural curators, daily collecting the items that will interest their audiences the most. By ignoring the power of these tastemakers, our record company is cutting off its nose to spite its face.
The numbers are shocking: When EMI disabled the embedding feature, views of our treadmill video dropped 90 percent, from about 10,000 per day to just over 1,000. Our last royalty statement from the label, which covered six months of streams, shows a whopping $27.77 credit to our account.
Clearly the embedding restriction is bad news for our band, but is it worth it for EMI? The terms of YouTube’s deals with record companies aren’t public, but news reports say that the labels receive $.004 to $.008 per stream, so the most EMI could have grossed for the streams in question is a little over $5,400.
It’s decisions like these that have earned record companies a reputation for being greedy and short-sighted. And by and large they deserve it. But before we cheer for the demise of the big bad machine, it’s important to remember that record companies provide the music industry with a vital service: they’re risk aggregators. Or at least, they used to be.
To go from playing at a local club once a month to actually supporting yourself with music requires big investments in touring, recording and promotion — investments young musicians can’t afford. My band didn’t sign a contract with EMI because we believed labels magically created stars. We signed because no banker in his right mind would give a band the startup capital it needs.
Record companies, on the other hand, didn’t used to expect that all their advances would be repaid. They spread the risk by betting on hundreds of artists at once, and they recouped their investments by taking the lion’s share of the profits on the few acts that succeeded.
At least, this was all true when we signed our deal in 2000. Today, as the record industry’s revenue model has collapsed with the digitization of its biggest commodities, companies are cutting back spending on all but their biggest stars, and not signing nearly as many new acts. If record companies can’t adapt to this new world, they will die out; and without advances, so will the futures of many talented bands.
In these tight times, it’s no surprise that EMI is trying to wring revenue out of everything we make, including our videos. But it needs to recognize the basic mechanics of the Internet. Curbing the viral spread of videos isn’t benefiting the company’s bottom line, or the music it’s there to support. The sooner record companies realize this, the better — though I fear it may already be too late.
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites, Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace pages,
as well as blogs, posters, flyers, and e-mails..
- Wed, Mar 3, 2010, 6:03 P
Weekly Band E-Mail #117.0 LISTINGS March 4th - March 10th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #117.0 March 4th - March 10th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Miles Orgasmic (jazz).
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $14 advance; $17 at door. ALL AGES.
Chuck Prophet; Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
The Mission Bar in Pittsfield. 8pm.
Raina Rose and AJ Roach.
Sierra Grill in Northampton. 10pm. $3. 21+
An evening of music by David Bowie and/or The Velvet Underground, as performed by Sitting Next to Brian, The True Jacqueline, Eric Alan and Friends with O'Brian Tomalin, Tal Vez, Conflict Diamond, The Glass Ladders, and The Immolators.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover. 21+
The Instigators (house band)
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 7pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
Abacabb; Molotov Solution; Dr Acula; Upon a Burning Body; Morning Of a Tragedy; Forsaken the Sky.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Girls, Guns and Glory (from Boston)
here is the single "Only One Thing" from the album "Inverted Valentine" by Girls, Guns and Glory:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89GUTQdz_fs
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Ameri-MF-Cana (Americana)
Club Meadows in East Longmeadow. 9pm.
Pandemonium.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 8pm doors; 9pm show. 21+
Night One of the Mountain Dog Festival with the Rev Tor Band and Fungus Amungus.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $20 advance; $23 at door. ALL AGES.
Lori McKenna.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $10 advance; $13 at door. ALL AGES.
The Primate Fiasco perform "Led Zeppelin IV" in its entirety.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee. 10pm.
The Great Escape (tribute to Journey).
The Mission Bar in Pittsfield. 8pm. $5.
Paul Masson.
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $7; $6 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
Britney's Spear; Fractures; Nothing in Vain (from VT); Huak (from ME); The Uglies.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
1 Ought 9.
Theodore's in Springfield. 10pm. 21+
The Delta Generators.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Shokazoba (Afrobeat).
Brass Cat in Easthampton. 10pm. 21+
Bourgeois Heroes; Watcher; Carl Simmons and the Deadflowers; Original Cowards.
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 8pm. $10.
Tom Neilson (CD release party for "Biomess")
Club Meadows in East Longmeadow. 9pm.
Medicated Savage; Western Massacre; Q!
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 8pm doors; 9pm show. 21+
Night Two of the Mountain Dog Festival with Longview Gunslingers; Chris Merenda and the Wheel.
The Harp in Amherst. 9:30pm. no cover. 21+
The Doug Hewitt Group.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $16 advance; $19 at door. ALL AGES.
Girlyman.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
Tigercity; Wave Machines; Kid Infinite.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee. 10pm.
Big Floppy Disk.
The Mission Bar in Pittsfield. 8pm. $5.
Justin Allen Trio.
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls.
7:30pm Dion Roy
8:30pm Bryan James Gatten Band.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $8; $7 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
The Uncomfortables; The Damaged; Dead Aces; Pruf; The Stomping Ground; The Thickness (from Boston)
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Heroes in Trouble.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. 21+
The Delta Generators.
SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 18+
Dave Moson and Friends.
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm.
Mass Theory; Mothman Apparatus.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $12.50 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
Brooks Williams (CD release for "Baby O!); Lisa Bigwood.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 7pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
The Mongoloids; Chuck Brunswick; Word for Word; Cant Heal; Wreckless; Collapse.
MONDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2010
TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Mandy Burry (jazz).
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $25 advance; $28 at door. ALL AGES.
Altan.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $17.50 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
The Blasters; The Downbeat 5.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
VENUE MENU (all in Massachusetts)
413 AREA CODE
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Brass Cat, 65 Cottage Street, Easthampton 01027
(413) 527-4085
Burrito Rojo, 50 Third Street, Turners Falls
(413) 863-3111 http://www.myspace.com/burritorojo
Club Meadows, 621 North Main Street (Route 83), East Longmeadow.
(413) 733-7290 http://www.myspace.com/clubmeadows413
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Flavours in the Berkshires, 75 North Street (enter on McKay Street), Pittsfield 01201
(413) 443-3188. http://www.flavoursintheberkshires.com
The Harp, 163 Sunderland Road, Amherst
(413) 548-6900
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.newmaximumcapacity.com/
The Mission Bar, 438 North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.missionbarandtapas.com
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, 32 Federal Street, Route 63, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Avenue, first floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-1150 http://www.myspace.com/sierragrillemusic
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern, 920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2010
Bull Run in Shirley. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $10.
Bull Run SoundStage featuring Tom and Nate Smith.
The Grog in Newburyport. 8pm. $3. 21+
Soul Robot; Regina.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Jamie Lynn Hart.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $25 advance; $28 day of show.
The Radiators.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9pm.
Metal Thursday LXXXVII: Frozen; Infinite Descent; Open Denile (from NY); Destruction From Within.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $35; $38; $40.
Leon Russell.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2010
Dodge Street Bar and Grille in Salem. 9:30pm.
Monkey Wax.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
The Tony Sarno Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
GrooveWorks.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Rich Richie and the 24 Karat Funk.
Me and Thee Coffeehouse in Marblehead. 8pm. $22 advance; $25 at door.
Fred Eaglesmith; Kerri Powers.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $15 advance; $17 day of show.
Pendragon.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $23 advance. ALL AGES.
Kreator; Voivod; Nachtmystium; Evile; Lazarus AD.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Smartbomb; Pitfall; Villain; The Decline; Antietam; Think Again.
Sundancer's in West Dennis.
Cape Fear.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2010
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
The State of Mind Band.
Dodge Street Bar and Grille in Salem. 9:30pm.
Chris Fitz (CD release party)
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Babe Pino.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $7. 21+
Das Pintos.
Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester.
Fear Nuttin Band; Mafia Bong Hit; Speak!; Drivin Rain.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Chris Duarte and the Blue Stones Blues Band.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $22 advance; $25 day of show.
Aztec Two-Step.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $25 advance; $28 at door. ALL AGES.
Hammerfall; Powerglove; Frozen; Infinite Descent.
QVCC in Worcester. 5:30pm doors; 6pm show. $12 advance; $14 at door. ALL AGES.
The Ataris; Don't Panic; Nemes; Semester Abroad; Tomorrow's War.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Herra Terra; Ghost Ocean; Ask The Ice; The Organ Beats.
Tammany Hall in Worcester. 8:30pm doors; 9pm show. 18+.
Talos; Limited Sight.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $25.
Captured (Journey tribute); The Herland Brothers Band.
SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
Dodge Street Bar and Grille in Salem. 9:30pm.
Salem Cigarette Machine.
PARKER WHEELER'S BLUES PARTY(tm)
The Grog in Newburyport. 6-10pm. $5. 21+
Chris Fitz (CD release); Ken Clark.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $25 advance; $28 day of show.
Bill Frisell Trio.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 7pm. $30.
Hothouse Flowers.
MONDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2010
TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2010
Dodge Street Bar and Grille in Salem. 9:30pm.
Fats Hammond (organ jazz)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2010
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Dodge Street Bar and Grille, 7 Dodge Street, Salem 01970.
(978) 745-0139. http://www.myspace.com/dodgestreet7
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com/cabaret.htm
Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green Street, Worcester 01604.
(508) 363-1888 http://www.luckydogmusic.com/welcome.htm
Mal's Lounge, George's Restaurant, 77 Washington Street, 3rd floor, Haverhill
(978) 374-5150 http://www.georgesonwashington.com/mals.html
Me and Thee Coffeehouse, 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead 01945.
(781) 631-8987. http://meandthee.org/MeandThee_2009-10.html
Mill Street Brews, 18 Mill Street, Southbridge 01550
(508) 764-6900 http://www.millstreetbrews.com/
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org/music.php
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net/events.html
QVCC, 16 Greenwood Street, Worcester
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Sundancer's, 116 Main Street, West Dennis 02670
(508) 394-1600 http://www.sundancerscapecod.com/index.html
Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant Street, #1, Worcester 01609.
(508) 791-6550 http://www.myspace.com/tamhall
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, MARCH 4TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
9pm Carlotta Valdes
9:45pm Mutt
10:30pm Vulture
11:15pm Sherman Burns
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $6.
8pm. Chris Fullerton
11pm Jon Aanestad
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 8:30pm. $12. 18+
The Fenway Recording Sessions presents Justin Townes Earle; Joe Pug.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
Ila Mawana (reggae)
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $15 advance and at door. 21+
Session Americana (last Boston area show before they go on tour)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
DJ E-Marce; The Chinese Stars.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Leedz Edutainment presents Business For Pleasure; D Tension; Illicit; Fly C.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $5. 21+
Born of Fire; Blacktail; Whitey.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $10. 21+
Ketman; Holy Ghost Tent Revival; Guignol.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Eliza Gilkyson.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Efterklang; Balmorhea; Bare Teeth.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5TH, 2010
The Beachcomber in Quincy.
Who Killed Who; PorQue I Said So; Truman Highway; Thunder Mofo.
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $10 advance; $15 at door. 21+
Africology and Gatorwood Music presents Toussaint the Liberator; Meta and the Cornerstones; Green Lion Sound International.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 10pm. $5. 21+
DJ's Ken and Michael V.; Dear Leader.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $25 general admission; $35 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
Pat Green; Wade Bowen; Jordan Tarrant.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:30pm.
Beatlejuice.
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $15 advance and at door. 21+
Session Americana (last Boston area show before they go on tour)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 7pm doors. $9 advance; $10 day of show. 18+
Pretty and Nice; Title Tracks; Gary B and the Notions.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
The Big Big Bucks; Babydriver; The Diamond Mines; Four Eyes (members of Daniel Striped Tiger/Tussin)
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $10. 21+
The Rockefeller Fortune; Ryan Power; Rub Wrongways Caravan of Stars.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $14 general admission. ALL AGES.
Margaret Glaspy.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Barrence Whitfield; Jenny Dee (CD release); Jordan Valentine; Gene Dante.
SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH, 2010
The Beachcomber in Quincy.
Itchy Bean; Randy Vera.
Church Boston. 8pm. $10. 21+
Team Shred presents Top Heavy; The Vital Might; The Crushing Low; Musaic; Airport.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $8.
9pm The Unfamiliars
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10. 21+
Dear Leader; Arletta; The Hush Now.
House of Blues in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $29 general admission; $39 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
Jamie Cullum; Imelda May.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:30pm.
Beatlejuice.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $9 advance; $10 day of show. 18+
Dead Friends; The Marvels; Tijuana Sweetheart.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
The Coffin Lids.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $10. 21+
Tristan Da Cunha; St. Helena; Tired Old Bones; Dirt Mall.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 9pm. $13. 18+
WERS presents Jesse Dee; Tim Gearan; Hey Mama.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $14 general admission. ALL AGES.
Lloyd Thayer.
SUNDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM Brockton,
every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.waaf.com
ON THE RADIO
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
9pm Bunny's a Swine
9:45pm Graph
10:30pm Thunderhole
11:15pm Calumet-Hecla
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10. 18+
DaM-FunK; Bladerunners; DJ Brian Coleman.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 3pm. $6. 18+
Ambitious Tugboat (residency); Glam Hammer; The Woodrow Wilsons.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $15. 18+
Mayer Hawthorne and The County; Nikki Jean.
Passim's in Cambridge. 4:30pm. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
Gustafer Yellowgold.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Rachael Davis.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Split Lip Rayfield; Jason Bennett and the Resistance.
MONDAY, MARCH 8TH, 2010
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10. 18+
MassConcerts presents Vivian Girls; Male Bonding; You Can Be a Wesley.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $8 advance; $9 day of show. 18+
Larcenist; Quixote; Look Mexico (from FL); Makeout Party (from NJ).
TUESDAY, MARCH 9TH, 2010
BOSTON ROCK AND ROLL SOCIAL.
The Modern Cafe in Allston rock city. 7-10pm.
A chance for everybody involved in the Boston music scene, including bands and musicians, people who play local music on the radio, talent buyers, booking agents, sound engineers, and website designers to hang out together and network.
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM at M.I.T. in Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
The Dirty Dishes; The Shade; Duchampion; The New Underground.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $15. 18+
Riotvine.com presents Neon Indian; Mystery Roar; Southern Belle; DJ Die Young.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 8pm.
Reed Waddle (folk)
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $7. 21+
Humanwine (March residency); Lady Lamb the Beekeeper.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $13 advance; $15 day of show. 18+
MassConcerts presents Coalesce/Harvey Milk; Atlas Moth; Phantom Glue.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $22.50. 18+
Jet; Crash Kings.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $14 general admission. ALL AGES.
Matthew Ryan.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Sonicbids presents The Downbeat 5; The Right Ons; Hey Marseilles.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
On the Town with Mikey Dee is the local music show on WMFO, 91.5FM at Tufts University in Medford, every Wednesday night, 9pm-midnight. Listen online at http://www.wmfo.org/
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
F-Nice Records presents
8:30pm The Culprit Policy
9:15pm Subculture Stereo
10pm Kuuluuko
11pm Boys Regular
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 18+
MassConcerts presents Jenny Owen Youngs; Bess Rogers; Allison Weiss.
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $7. 21+
The Dejas.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 18+
Jah-N-I; Dinquinesh; Trinity (The Children of Man); Lady Lee.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $15. 18+
Rhymesayers Entertainment presents Dessa; Astronautilus.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $7. 21+
Kuan; Geoglyphs; Quoins; Most Ghosts.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $16 general admission. ALL AGES.
Chris O'Brien (CD release).
VENUE MENU
The Beachcomber, 797 Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy
(617) 479-8989 http://beachcomberquincy.com/
Church Boston, 69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com/events.php
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com/
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston 02215
(888) 693-BLUE http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/boston/
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com/
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02138.
(617) 547-0759 http://www.lizardloungeclub.com/main.html
Middle East club, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
http://www.mideastclub.com/
Modern Cafe, 7 North Beacon Street, Allston 02134
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
P.A.'s Lounge, 345 Somerville Ave., Somerville
(617) 776-1557 http://www.paslounge.com/
Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02215.
(617) 562-8800. http://www.thedise.com/rockclub/index.html
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites, Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace pages,
as well as blogs, posters, flyers, and e-mails..
Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Wed, Feb 24, 2010, 11:51 A
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #116.0 February 25th - March 3rd, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #116.0 February 25th - March 3rd, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2010
VOICES FOR HAITI BENEFIT
Academy of Music in Northampton. 7pm. $15 general admission; $12 students.
Building on the incredible strength and talent of our community, "Voices for Haiti" will include speeches by local authors, such as Tracy Kidder; talented local musicians including Cliff Eberhardt, Tracy Grammer and Jim Henry, Dennis Crommett of Winterpills, Smith College a
cappella groups and poets, and members of the Haitian-American community.
Tickets may be purchased online at http://academyofmusictheatre.tix.com
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
DMB Jam Band (Dave Mathews Band tribute)
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 7:00pm.
Ghost Quartet.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $22.50 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Mindy Smith; Peter Bradley Adams.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover. 21+
The Instigators (house band)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Glitter Guerilla; LOLFM.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
T.J. and the Peepers.
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 7:30pm.
The One Smith; Santina King.
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. 21+
Hadoken; Slowest Runner; Outer Stylee; Henry Gale.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 8pm doors; 9pm show. 21+
Green Mountain Pranksters.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $17.50 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Susan Werner; Natalia Zukerman.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
Yarn; Levin Schwartz and the Birdseye View.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $8 general admission; $7 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
Speak of the Horse; BBQ Bash; Ostia; Soul Train; This Names Taken.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Evenspeak.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover. 21+
Art Steele Blues Band.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Clinton Curtis.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Rub Wrongway Records Caravan of Stars.
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 9pm.
Miles Orgasmic.
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. 21+
Township (from Boston); Shaky Foot (from Boston); Cropduster (from Boston); Party Wolf.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 8pm doors; 9pm show. 21+
Deja Vu.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $22.50 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Solas; Joy Kills Sorrow.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
Danny Pease and the Regulators; Lady Sasquatch.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee.
Trixter; Far Cry.
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls.
7:30pm Danielle Doyle
8:30pm Sophie Imani.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $8 general admission; $7 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
Dead Radio Rebels; Dead Cats Dead Rats (from Boston); Subculture Stereo; The Dance Cancer.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Turn It Loose.
Theodore's in Springfield. 10pm. no cover. 21+
Chris McDermott.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $12 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
Carrie Ferguson.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 7pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
Avely; Maker; Transit; Borderlands; August Is Over; Capitals.
MONDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $10 advance; $13 at door. ALL AGES.
Po' Girl; JT Nero.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $17.50 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Alasdair Fraser; Natalie Haas.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $17.50 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Todd Snider; Kerri Powers.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
VENUE MENU (all in Massachusetts)
413 AREA CODE
Academy of Music, 274 Main Street. Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-9032
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Burrito Rojo, 50 Third Street, Turners Falls
(413) 863-3111 http://www.myspace.com/burritorojo
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Flavours in the Berkshires, 75 North Street (enter on McKay Street), Pittsfield 01201
(413) 443-3188. http://www.flavoursintheberkshires.com
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.newmaximumcapacity.com/
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern, 920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2010
Bull Run in Shirley. 7pm. $10.
The Bull Run SoundStage presents The Jazz Depot.
Dodge Street Bar and Grill in Salem. 9:30pm.
Three For One Hundred.
The Grog in Newburyport. 8pm. $3. 21+
Soul Robot; Ol' Brown Shoe.
Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester.
Merrick Section; The Glenn Stewart Band; The Great Whiskey Rebellion; Dave Magario.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Airtight.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $65 advance; $70 day of show.
David Grisman Quartet.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
The Preston Wayne 4; Time Beings; The Spytones; Tsunami of Sound.
Tammany Hall in Worcester. 8pm.
Seasons After; Novus Dae.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2010
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $8. 21+
Fran Dagostino.
Dodge Street Bar and Grill in Salem. 9:30pm.
Moby Dick.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
The Red Devil Lye.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $7. 21+
The Grateful Dread.
H'ARTS AND HOPE FOR HAITI
Hanover Theatre in Worcester. 6:30pm show. $10 donation. ALL AGES.
Come and enjoy performances by 18 different youth groups from around the Worcester area to benefit Haiti.
Performance groups include:
Seven Hills Show Choir
Worcester Children's Chorus
Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester's Unison of Violins
Charlotte Klein's Dance Center - Worcester
Joy of Music Jazz Ensemble - JOMP
The Youth Ballet of Worcester
All Saints Choirs
Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra
Notre Dame Chamber Chorale
Worcester State Chorus
(All net proceeds go to the Red Cross International Relief Fund in Haiti.)
Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
Dirtnap Entertainment presents Brend New Sin; Stonewall; Orange Diesel; Fuel of War; Truman Highway; Justice Hill; Bottlefight.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
White Lightnin.
Me and Thee Coffeehouse in Marblehead. 8pm. $20 advance; $22 at door.
The Claire Lynch Band; Jenee Halstead.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $20 advance; $23 day of show.
Mindy Smith; Peter Bradley Adams.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Switchblade Suicide; Musclecah; The Paraplegics; Township.
Tammany Hall in Worcester. 8pm.
Sun Jones; Chris Ross Band; States and Capitols.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $30; $35.
Livingston Taylor.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2010
Bull Run in Shirley. 6pm doors; 8pm show. $10 advance; $14 at door.
The Fat City Band.
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
Toni Lynn Washington.
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $8. 21+
Bad Moon Rising (Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute)
Dodge Street Bar and Grill in Salem. 9:30pm.
Brigands; Vogon Poets; Nadz.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Young Neal and The Vipers.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
The Herland Brothers.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Chris Beard Blues Band (from NY)
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $18 advance; $20 day of show.
Girlyman.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 6pm (early show)
The Empire Shall Fall, Ravage, Widow Sunday, Acaro, The Summoned, 18 Wheels of Justice, The Bathory Silence, We Met Aliens, Skull Hammer, Lethal Design.
Tammany Hall in Worcester. 8pm.
Jediah; Peter Prince; Moon Boot Lover.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $30; $35.
Tom Rush.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
Dodge Street Bar and Grill in Salem. 9:30pm.
Salem Cigarette Machine.
PARKER WHEELER'S BLUES PARTY(tm)
The Grog in Newburyport. 6-10pm. $5. 21+
Sharon "Sugar" Jones; Amadee Castenell; Tom West.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 7pm. $25.
Ingrid Michaelson; Greg Laswell.
MONDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2010
TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2010
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2010
Palladium upstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 7:30pm show. $20 advance; $22 at door. ALL AGES.
OTEP; Bury Your Dead; Through The Eyes Of The Dead; Destrophy.
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Dante's at Firefly's, 350 East Main Street (Route 20), Marlborough.
(508) 229-BLUES.
http://dantes.firefl...borough_Schedule.pdf
Dodge Street Bar and Grill, 7 Dodge Street, Salem 01970.
(978) 745-0139. http://www.myspace.com/dodgestreet7
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com/cabaret.htm
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 2 Southbridge Street, Worcester 01608
(877) 571-SHOW http://www.thehanovertheatre.org/
Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green Street, Worcester 01604.
(508) 363-1888 http://www.luckydogmusic.com/welcome.htm
Mal's Lounge, George's Restaurant, 77 Washington Street, 3rd floor, Haverhill
(978) 374-5150 http://www.georgesonwashington.com/mals.html
Me and Thee Coffeehouse, 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead 01945.
(781) 631-8987. http://meandthee.org/MeandThee_2009-10.html
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org/music.php
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net/events.html
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant Street, #1, Worcester 01609.
(508) 791-6550 http://www.myspace.com/tamhall
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com/
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH, 2010
The Beachcomber in Quincy.
Velcro.
NEW ENGLAND AMERICANA FESTIVAL NIGHT ONE
Church Boston. 6pm doors. $8. 21+
(three day passes are available for $20)
6:50pm The Acciden t That Led Me To This World
7:30pm Jeff Bird and the Dirty Finch
8:50pm Bryan Pero and the Tired Horses
9:30pm Brown Bird
10:10pm Bean Pickers Union
10:50pm Movers and Shakers
11:30pm Kingsley Flood
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $6.
8:00pm Calamus
9:00pm Kobie
10:00pm The Release
11:00pm Michael Rakusin
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 18+
MassConcerts presents Outernational; Mark Lind; Bryan McPherson; Brunt of It.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 8pm.
Yarn (Americana) (from NYC)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
DJ E-Marce.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
T Model Ford; Ten Foot Polecats.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $18 general admission. ALL AGES.
Meg Hutchinson (CD release); Noelle MacDonnell.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
The Grey Area; Man on Earth; Asleep In a Box.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH, 2010
The Armory Cafe in Somerville. 7:30pm doors; 8pm show. $7. ALL AGES.
The Chandler Travis Philharmonic (alternative Dixieland).
The Beachcomber in Quincy.
Sonic Disorder.
NEW ENGLAND AMERICANA FESTIVAL NIGHT TWO
Church Boston. 6pm doors. $10. 21+
7:10pm They Will Hate Us
7:50pm Route .44
8:30pm John Colvert
9:10pm Golden West Motor Lodge
9:50pm The Rationales
10:30pm Coyote Kolb
11:10pm Girls, Guns and Glory
12:15am Highway Ghosts
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $8.
9:00pm Esthema
10:00pm Bearquarium
11:00pm The Deck Hands
12:00midnight Mudfoot
House of Blues in Boston. 7:30pm doors; 8:30pm show. $25. ALL AGES.
Umphrey's McGee; Eric Krasno and Chapter 2.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:45pm.
Love in Stockholm (funk, r&b)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Spirit Kid; Via Audio; Pattern Is Movement; Ha Ha Tonka.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $15. 18+
Rock On! presents Spiritual Rez; Gentleman Hall.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $8 21+; $11 18-20. 18+
Union Square Round Table presents Nick Branigan; Ben Dryer; Caitlin Roy; Keira Horowitz; Steven Derocher; Chris Braiotta; TD Sidell; Marian Didio.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $18 general admission. ALL AGES.
Meg Hutchinson (CD release); Noelle MacDonnell.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
The Appreciation Post; The Organ Beats; The Bynars; Art Decade.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH, 2010
The Armory Cafe in Somerville. 7:30pm doors; 8pm show. $7. ALL AGES.
The Disappearing Man; Fred the Donkey.
The Beachcomber in Quincy.
Back Seat Lover (Pearl Jam tribute); The Downswing.
NEW ENGLAND AMERICANA FESTIVAL NIGHT THREE
Church Boston. 6pm doors. $10. 21+
6:30pm Dave Sammarco Band
7:20pm Bees Knees
8:00pm That Old Feelin
8:45pm Big East
9:30pm Sam Reid and the Riot Act
10:20pm Autumn Hollow
11:10pm Jimmy Ryan and Hayride (featuring Duke Levine)
12:10am Three Day Threshold
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $8.
9:00pm Sticky Fingers - a Bubblegum tribute
10:00pm The Bittersweets
11:00pm The Varmints
12:00midnight Fireking
Dante's at Firefly's in Quincy. 9:30pm. no cover. 21+
Brogue.
House of Blues in Boston. 5:30pm doors; 6:30pm show. $26 general admission; $36 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
Flogging Molly.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
Rock Bottom; JJ and Thee Cuban Heels.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 1pm doors. $10 advance; $12 day of show. ALL AGES.
MassConcerts presents Crime In Stereo; Transit; Defeater; Make Do and Mend.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Team Shred presents Roots of Creation; Goosepimp Orchestra; Baylock; Funkatronic.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $12. 18+
Cure for Static; The Lights Out; Midatlantic; Thick as Thieves; Beneath the Sheets.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
The New Dumb; Thousands; Speed Governor; Bookkeeper.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $8 21+; $11 18-20. 18+
Rocko Dorsey; Velveteen Fox; Chin Strap; A Cat Whisker Radio.
Passim's in Cambridge. 7pm. $18 general admission. ALL AGES.
The Who's That Pack.
Passim's in Cambridge. 10pm. $18 general admission. ALL AGES.
The Who's That Pack.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Hadoken (CD release); Caspian; Irepress; The Slowest Runner In All The World.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM Brockton,
every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.waaf.com
ON THE RADIO
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
ROCK N ROMP
The Armory Cafe in Somerville. 1-4pm. $12 advance; $14 at door for adults; kids free.
No adult will be admitted unless accompanied by a child.
One Happy Island; DJ Michael Savant.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 18+.
Purple Myrtle; Johnny Stranger; Miss Fairchild; Wobblesauce.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $30 general admission; $45 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
Legends of Rock and Blues featuring Jim Belushi; Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford (of Aerosmith); Barry Goodreau (former member of Boston); Johnny A and the Uptown Horns; James Montgomery Band featuring David Hull (from The Joe Perry Project).
Middle East up in Cambridge. 1pm doors. $10. ALL AGES.
Lannen Fall; View From An Airplane; Weatherstar.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Leedz Edutainment presents Rhymezwell.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 4pm doors. $15. 18+
The Lamb Takedown.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 2:30pm. $6. 18+
Ambitious Tugboat (residency); Dan Blakeslee; Many Mansions and the Deadicated; Heads; Damien Christian.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $20. 18+
Howie Day; Serena Ryder.
Passim's in Cambridge. 4:30pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Triple Spiral with Ray and Barry from Trouz Bras.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Notorius.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Pray For Mojo; The 327's.
MONDAY, MARCH 1ST, 2010
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 18+
Witch Trial Records presents a benefit for Weedeater's Dixie Dave featuring Asher; Razormaze; Finisher; Livver.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $6. 21+
Josh Ketchen and The 1000's; Busy Arms.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $7 21+; $10 18-20. 18+
Beach Hair; The Ugly Suit; The New Highway Hymnal.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $15. 18+
Rogue Wave; Avi Buffalo.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $18 general admission. ALL AGES.
Alash Ensemble.
TUESDAY, MARCH 2ND, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM at M.I.T. in Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. 18+
Surfer Blood; Turbo Fruits (ex-Be Your Own Pet); Doomstar!
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Po' Girl; JT Nero.
Passim's in Cambridge. 7pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Girlyman.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Dead Ellington; The Darker Hues; Red Quiet; Ladderlegs.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2010
ON THE RADIO
On the Town with Mikey Dee is the local music show on WMFO, 91.5FM at Tufts University in Medford, every Wednesday night, 9pm-midnight. Listen online at http://www.wmfo.org/
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. 18+
Tally Hall; Jukebox the Ghost; Skybox.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $25 general admission; $35 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
Five for Fighting; Matt Wertz.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 8pm.
Julien Kasper.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
The Buddhi; The Rosatones; Sophistafunk.
Passim's in Cambridge. 7pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Girlyman.
VENUE MENU
The Armory Cafe, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville 02143
(617) 718-2191 http://www.artsatthearmory.org/
The Beachcomber, 797 Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy
(617) 479-8989 http://beachcomberquincy.com/
Church Boston, 69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com/events.php
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Dante's at Firefly's, 516 Adams Street, Quincy
(617) 471-0011.
http://dantes.firefl..._Quincy_Schedule.pdf
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com/
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston 02215
(888) 693-BLUE http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/boston/
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com/
Middle East club, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
http://www.mideastclub.com/
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
P.A.'s Lounge, 345 Somerville Ave., Somerville
(617) 776-1557 http://www.paslounge.com/
Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02215.
(617) 562-8800. http://www.thedise.com/rockclub/index.html
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites, Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace pages,
as well as blogs, posters, flyers, and e-mails..
Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Wed, Feb 17, 2010, 11:53 P
Weekly Band E-Mail #115.0 February 18th - February 24th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #115.0 February 18th - February 24th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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I'm taking the next two weeks off to watch the Winter Olympics. In the meantime, watch this video.
And go out to a show! There are so many to choose from starting tonight.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Glny4jSciVI
[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2010
BENEFIT FOR BRICK HOUSE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER.
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 7pm.
Peter Tork (formerly of The Monkees), Cliff Eberhardt, Ray Mason, Brooke Brown Saracino, DeAngelo Nieves and Katie Sachs.
(The mission of The Brick House is to support individual, family and community well being through collaboration on economic development, youth development, leadership development and education.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $14 advance; $17 at door. ALL AGES.
Mark Erelli; Red Molly.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
RE-ANIMATE THE BAY STATE
Sierra Grille in Northampton. 10pm. $3. 21+
Rusty Belle; Busman's Holiday (from Bloomington, IN); Sway.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover. 21+
The Instigators (house band)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Steve Nelson and Friends (acoustic)
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 8pm.
Clayton Sabine and the Blackout Lottery; Spike Dogtooth; Kim Decell.
Club Meadows in East Longmeadow
John Brandoli; Wayne Morphew.
The Elevens in Northampton. 8pm.
Death Vessel.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 8pm doors; 9pm show. 21+
BOB.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $20 advance; $23 at door. ALL AGES.
Melissa Ferrick; Lady Lamb the Beekeeper.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Mates of State; MT Bearington.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee. 9pm-11:30pm.
Bon Jersey (Bon Jovi tribute)
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 8pm.
The Lonesome Brothers.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
The Rendezvous in Turners Falls. 9:30pm.
Opel.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9pm. 21+
The Have Nots; Rob Skelton's Pitchfork.
Theodore's in Springfield. 10pm. no cover. 21+
Shakedown (Grateful Dead tribute)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
The Bamboo Steamers.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
The Wildcat O'Halloran Band (blues).
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 9pm.
Rub Wrongways Caravan of Stars; Jen Homes; John Kurtyka.
Calvin Theatre in Northampton. 8pm. $26. ALL AGES
The Disco Biscuits
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Club Meadows in East Longmeadow.
Check Your Head.
The Dream Away Lodge in Becket. 8:30pm. no cover.
Ray Mason.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 8pm doors; 9pm show. 21+
Just N Kace.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $16 advance; $19 at door. ALL AGES.
Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $10 advance; $13 at door. ALL AGES.
Trevor Hall; Jer Coons.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee.
Sanctuary (Iron Maiden tribute)
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls.
7:30pm Una Jensen
8:30pm Dear Daddy
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
Pearl Street Ballroom in Northampton. 9pm. $12.50 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
Barefoot Truth; Naia Kete (CD release)
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
The People's Pint in Greenfield. 10pm.
Jen Tobey's Alter-Ego; Endcount.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Love Bomb.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover. 21+
Crosseyed Cat.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2010
Calvin Theatre in Northampton. 8pm. $35; $25. ALL AGES.
The Pink Floyd Experience.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
HAPPY VALLEY SHOWDOWN FINALS
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. $2. 21+
The winners of the five preliminary rounds of the HVS compete for the grand prize, 12 hours of recording time at Bank Row Recordings in Greenfield..
Winners of Round One 1/3/2010 Tidwell's Treasure
Winners of Round Two 1/10/2010 The Frills; Darlingside; The Excuses
Winners of Round Three 1/17/2010 Bella's Bartok
Winners of Round Four 1/24/2010 The Demographic
Winners of Round Five 1/31/2010 Graph
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Lucy Kaplansky; Lindsay Mac.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 1pm. $7; $6 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
The Fake Boys; Stereo State; Former Thieves; After the Fall; Creepin Cadavers.
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 7pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
Four Letter Lie; Ice Nine Kills; This Time Next Year; Bringing Back the Guillotine; Cruel Intentions; Slowdance.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2010
WESTERN MASS. ROCK AND ROLL SOCIAL.
The Apollo Grill in Easthampton. 7-10pm.
A chance for everybody involved in the western Mass. music scene, including bands and musicians, people who play local music on the radio, talent buyers, booking agents, sound engineers, and website designers to hang out together and network. Admission is free, but there will be no bands playing. Open only to people involved with the western Mass. music scene.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $17.50 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Buster Williams Quartet featuring Lenny White, Patrice Rushen, and Steve Wilson.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $42.50 advance; $45 at door. ALL AGES.
David Bromberg and the Angel Band.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
VENUE MENU
Apollo Grill, Eastworks Building, 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton 01027.
(413) 517-0031
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Burrito Rojo, 50 Third Street, Turners Falls
(413) 863-3111 http://www.myspace.com/burritorojo
The Calvin Theatre, 19 King Street, Northampton 01060..
(413) 586-8686. http://www.iheg.com
Club Meadows, 621 North Main Street (Route 83), East Longmeadow.
(413) 733-7290 http://www.myspace.com/clubmeadows413
The Dream Away Lodge, 1342 county Road, Becket
413) 623-8725. http://www.thedreamawaylodge.com
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Flavours in the Berkshires, 75 North Street (enter on McKay Street), Pittsfield 01201
(413) 443-3188. http://www.flavoursintheberkshires.com
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.newmaximumcapacity.com/
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Pearl Street Nightclub, 10 Pearl Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686. http://www.iheg.com
The People's Pint, 24 Federal Street, Greenfield 01301
(413) 773-0333 http://www.thepeoplespint.com
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
The Rendezvous, 78 3rd Street, Turners Falls 01376
(413) 863-2866 http://www.rendezvoustfma.com
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Avenue, first floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-1150 http://www.myspace.com/sierragrillemusic
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern, 920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2010
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $3. 21+
Soul Robot; Craig Range.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Jamie Lynn Hart.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9pm.
Metal Thursdays LXXXVI: Scaphism; Forced Asphyxiation; Necronomichrist; Fuck Everyone.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2010
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Ellingsen Blues Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Bar Flyz.
J.P. McBride's in Haverhill. 9pm.
Prospect Hill; Before the Rise; ANDS.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
The Lee Hawkins Band.
Me and Thee Coffeehouse in Marblehead. 8pm. $20 advance; $22 at door.
Catie Curtis; Elena Arian.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $25 advance; $28 day of show.
Eric Lindell.
The Pump House in Southbridge.
The Reprobates Blues Band.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9pm.
Super 400!!!!; Pale Nephews; Whitey; Pioneers of Seduction (from NY).
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $35; $40.
Poco; Pure Prairie League.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 8pm show. $12 advance; $15 day of show.
Boogaloo Swamis.
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
The Chicken Slacks.
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $10. 21+
Rust Never Sleeps (Neil Young tribute)
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Babe Pino.
BENEFIT FOR HAITI
The Grog in Newburyport. 3pm-12:30am. $10 donation. 3-8pm ALL AGES; 8pm-12:30am 21+
Soul Robot and friends.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
The Love Dogs.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $22 advance; $25 day of show.
Corey Harris and the 5 x 5 Band.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $25 advance. ALL AGES.
Twiztiid; Blaze; Kung Fu Vampire.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Knumbskulls; Guns of Navarone; Slitstitch.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $25; $30.
Bo Bice.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
PARKER WHEELER'S BLUES PARTY(tm)
The Grog in Newburyport. 6-10pm. $5. 21+
"Sweet" Willie D; Amadee Castenell; Joe Bargar; Bobby Gus.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 7pm. $35; $40.
Judy Collins.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2010
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2010
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2010
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Dante's at Firefly's, 350 East Main Street (Route 20), Marlborough.
(508) 229-BLUES.
http://dantes.firefl...borough_Schedule.pdf
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com
J.P. McBride's, 27 Lafayette Square, Haverhill 01832
Mal's Lounge, George's Restaurant, 77 Washington Street, 3rd floor, Haverhill
(978) 374-5150 http://www.georgesonwashington.com
Me and Thee Coffeehouse, 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead 01945.
(781) 631-8987. http://meandthee.org
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net
The Pump House, 338 Main Street, Southbridge 01550
(508) 765-5473
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com/
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
Karmic Music presents Inside the Avalanche; Even Elroy; Jet Black Sunrise.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $5.
8:00pm Danielle Doyle
9:00pm Flightless Buttress
10:00pm Stephie Copeland
11:00pm Chris Keating
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 18+
Extinguish presents Henry Gale (CD release); Faello Nor; East of the Wall (from NJ); Horsehands.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $20 general admission; $50 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
The Editors; The Antlers; The Dig.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
Stepper's Heaven (reggae)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 10pm doors. $10. 18+
DJ E-Marce; Halfway to Avalon.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $14. 18+
WZBC presents Four Tet (Domino Record Co.); Nathan Fake (from U.K.); Bird Show.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $5. 21+
Born of Fire; Raw Radar War; Jack Burton vs. David Lo Pan; Exhibit A (EP release)
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $7 for 21+; $10 for 18-20. 18+
The 7Cs; Litehouse; Huddled Masses.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Robinella (CD release); Bess Rogers.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Dave Crespo and the After Party; NoStar; Battleships; Polski Flat.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2010
The Armory in Somerville. 7:30pm doors; 8pm show. $7. ALL AGES.
York; Shire; The Mild Revolution.
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
Hear Now Live! presents Chris Cubeta and the Liara's; O.T.P.; Infrastructure; Shoney Lamar and the Equal Rights.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $8.
9:00pm Free Parking
10:00pm The Narrow Channels
11:00pm The Lagoon
12:00midnight The Unfamiliars
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 10pm. $5. 21+
DJ's Ken and Michael V.; Emergency Music.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $29 general admission; $39 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
George Clinton and Parliament/Funkadelic.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:45pm.
The Chicken Slacks (soul funk)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $9 advance; $10 day of show. 18+
Ad Frank and the Fast Easy Women; The Motion Sick; The Fatal Flaw; Golden Bloom; Akudama (from Brooklyn)
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $12 advance; $15 day of show. 18+
Leedz Edutainment presents Freeway and Take One "Stimulus Package" CD release party with Termanology; Heddshotts; Re-surch.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8:30pm. $7 advance; $10 at door. 21+
annie*rock presents 28 Degrees Taurus; El Jezel; Broken River Prophet; Metal Feathers.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $8 for 21+; $11 for 18-20. 18+
Sinaloa; Graph; Rotary Club; Buttercup.
Passim's in Cambridge. 7pm. $18 general admission. ALL AGES.
Lindsay Mac.
Rosebud Bar in Somerville. 10pm. $5.
Township (CD release); Brown Boot.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
The Honors; The Luxury; The Jealousy Curve; The Break Mission.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, 2010
The Armory in Somerville. 7:30pm doors; 8pm show. $7. ALL AGES.
Big Hurry (from Pittsburgh); The Sun Lee Sunbeam.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $8.
9:00pm Old Men Playing Chess
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10. 21+
MassConcerts presents Dawes; Cory Chisel and the Wandering Sons; Jason Boesel (Team Love).
House of Blues in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Make Noise: Samaritans.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7pm.
The Mighty HouseRockers (blues)
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
Swingin' Johnsons (rock)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 1pm doors. $10. ALL AGES.
Boston Music Spotlight presents Jon Robert; Mindwalk Blvd; Fendline; Another Option.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 18+
Rubblebucket Orchestra; The Macrotones; Organic Sound Project.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $12 advance; $14 day of show. 18+
MassConcerts presents Fucked Up; Kurt Vile; Black Helicopter; The Double Nines.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 21+
Born of Thunder; She Rides; Bring the Knife (ex-Destruct-a-Thon)
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $8 for 21+; $11 for 18-20. 18+
Thick Shakes; Hands and Knees; Girlfriends; Quilt.
Rosebud Bar in Somerville. 10pm. $5.
Township (CD release); Ryan Fitzsimmons Band.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM
Brockton, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.waaf.com
ON THE RADIO
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
F-Nice Records presents Ill Ease; Emily Peal; Dirty Dishes; Self-Assembly.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7 advance; $10 at door. 18+
World Jam presents The Dubbest; DJ I; For the People.
House of Blues in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $19.99 general admission; $29 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
New Found Glory; Saves the Day; Hellogoodbye; Fireworks.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9pm.
Marcos Santos and Bloco AfroBrazil (from Salvador)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 1pm doors. $10. ALL AGES.
Kids of Survival; Love Via Dance Machine; The Status; The Bay State.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $8. 18+
Cocked N Loaded; Planetoid; Hotblack; Mellow Bravo.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 2:30pm. $6. 18+
Ambitious Tugboat (residency); The Needy Visions; Peace, Loving; Eric Yetman Explosion.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $7 for 21+; $10 for 18-20. 18+
Golden; The Sucking-Stones.
Passim's in Cambridge. 4:30pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Long Time Courting.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
Matching Orange; Van Norstrand.
Rosebud Bar in Somerville. 10pm.
The Cranktones.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
DPony; Arpline; Vostok 4.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND, 2010
The Armory in Somerville. 7:30pm doors; 8pm show. $5. ALL AGES.
The Heligoats (from Washington state); Jaybird.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 18+
V.V. Brown; Ma'ayan Castel.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $6. 21+
Van Walton; Blue Aside.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Sarah McQuaid.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
Changing Clocks.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 18+
Dan Webb and the Spiders; Young Leaves; Bummer.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Tony Bird (songwriter)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 18+
Rapper Big Pooh; Termanology; The Problemaddicts.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $7 for 21+; $10 for 18-20. 18+
Golden Spurs; GreyMarket; Small Talk.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $14 general admission. ALL AGES.
Amber Rubarth.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Earthquake Party; Where Astronauts Go to Hide; Brett Saxon; Ann Driscoll.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
On the Town with Mikey Dee is the local music show on WMFO, 91.5FM at Tufts University in Medford, every Wednesday night, 9pm-midnight. Listen online at http://www.wmfo.org/
The Armory in Somerville. 7pm doors; 7:30pm show. $7. ALL AGES.
Cuddle Magic (CD release party); Becca Stevens (from NYC)
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
Blacktie Affair Booking presents The Action Verbs.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $12. 18+
The Fenway Recording Sessions presents Wild Beasts; Still Life Still; DJ Carbo.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Stonefish; Greenline Inbound; Eitan; Dangersounds.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $7 for 21+; $10 for 18-20. 18+
Social Circkle; Acid Reflux; Bloody Gears; Pink Nightmare.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Kenny White (CD release)
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
RSL Music Blog presents Cassavettes; Hello Ninja; Twin Thousands.
VENUE MENU
The Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, Somerville 02143
(617) 718-2191 http://www.artsatthearmory.org/
Church Boston, 69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston 02215
(888) 693-BLUE http://www.hob.com/boston
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com
Middle East club, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
http://www.mideastclub.com
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
P.A.'s Lounge, 345 Somerville Ave., Somerville
(617) 776-1557 http://www.paslounge.com/
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/
Rosebud Bar, 381 Summer Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 666-6015 http://rosebudbardavis.com/
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue, band, and musician web sites and MySpace pages, as well as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments, and suggestions!
DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are between 18 and 20 years old,
call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Wed, Feb 17, 2010, 11:12 P
Playlist for TIU Till 11 2/14/10 "A Palace In the Gravy:The Best and Worst Of Neil Young"
Thanks to the great Tom Adams for coming and guest hosting this weeks TIU TILL 11. It was an all Neil Young special titled "A Palace In The Gravy: The Best and Worst Of Neil Young". The setlist was as follows..
Saddle Up the Palomino
Drifter
Surfer Joe & Moe the Sleeze
Computer Cowboy
Hey Hey
Without Rings
Heavy Love
I've Been Waiting for You
This Town
Fontaine Bleu
The World On a String
Ode to Wild Bill #2
Cripple Creek Ferry
Homegrown
Piece of Crap
Revolution Blues
Country Home
It's A Dream
Country Girl
River of Pride aka White Line (outtake)
rainin in my heart
midnight on the Bay
captain kennedy
home on the range
through my sails
Hope to have Tom in to host again soon. This weeks show I'll be back in to bring you a selection of some of my favorite well known and not so well known rock and roll tunes! Thanks for tunin' in and see you on the airwaves!
Much Love
Roger K.
roger@turnitup.com
www.wrsi.com
- Thu, Feb 11, 2010, 12:05 A
Weekly Band E-Mail #114.0 NEWS February 11th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #114.0 February 11th - February 17th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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There are two shows coming up to benefit the victims of the massive Jan. 12th earthquake in Haiti. The first will be at the UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall in Amherst on Thursday, February 11th, starting at 7pm .
As of now, the following performers are confirmed: Erin McKeown, Tehillah (St. John's Congregational Church Gospel Choir); Joe Velez and Creacion (smooth Latin jazz); UMass Jazz Ensemble I, the Young@Heart Chorus and the FlavaEvolution Quartet, Haitian American poet Lenelle Moïse, the UMass Step Team, the Haitian Amercian Student Assoc. dance group, the South Asian Student Association Dance team, Casa Dominicana's dance group Cayena, and the DooWop Shop.
Tickets are $20 general admission, and $10 for students and youth 17 and under. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Fine Arts Center Box Office, by phone at (413) 545-2511, or online at http://www.umasstix.com All proceeds will go to Partners in Health, which has been working on the ground in Haiti for over 20 years.
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The second show will be at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield on Sunday, February 14th, also starting at 7pm. Performing will be Martin Sexton, Tift Merritt, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, The Guthrie Family, Bobby Sweet, Meg Hutchinson, Vetiver, Kris Delmhorst, Jay and Molly, and The Mammals. Tickets are $15 and $25, and may be purchased online at
http://www.thecolonialtheatre.org
All proceeds will go to the United Nations Foundation's Help Us Help In Time: Central Emergency Response Fund. Help the U.N. to provide rapid response and relief to the victims of the Haiti earthquake.
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On the afternoon of Sunday, February 7th, Signature Sounds recording artists gathered at Memorial Hall in Shelburne Falls to raise money for Partners in Health. That benefit raised over $17,000.
If you weren't able to make the show, or if you would like to help even further, Signature Sounds has put together a special "Help For Haiti" CD featuring Chris Smither, Richard Shindell, Eilen Jewell, Crooked Still, Kris Delmhorst, Joy Kills Sorrow, and Patty Larkin. CD's are $9.99 each. You can view the track listing and order copies online at
http://www.signature...o.cfm?Product_ID=415
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Speaking of raising money to help the people of Haiti, last week's Band E-Mail had details of the re-recording of "We Are the World," which will be premiered during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics on NBC television this Friday, February 12th.
"American Idol" judge Simon Cowell, along with London's Sun newspaper, put together a similar effort last week in the U.K. with 21 artists, including Leona Lewis, Robbie Williams, John Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Cheryl Cole (of Girls Aloud), Shane Filan (of Westlife), James Blunt, Susan Boyle, Michael Buble, JLS, and several people from the U.K. TV show "The X-Factor" and "Britain's Got Talent". The song was debuted on the Chris Moyles morning show on BBC Radio One last Thursday, February 4th, the video was available for download on Sunday, and physical copies of the CD (the U.K. apparently still has record stores) were available on Monday.
Here is the video for the British re-make of REM's 1992 single "Everybody Hurts":
Be forewarned that the images in the video are graphic and disturbing, but they convey the magnitude of the tragedy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=034_40V3sJQ
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There will be two shows at Great Scott in Allston on Saturday and Sunday nights to benefit the family of Ron Holbrook. Ron was a member of The Welch Boys and several other Boston area bands, and passed away in his sleep on August 18th, 2007. A donation of $10 will be requested at the door each night.
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Diane Lincoln, who is from the north Quabbin region of Massachusetts and records under the name of Linq, is laying down some new tracks this week at the brand new state-of-the-art recording studio at the Institute for Musical Arts in Goshen. Also recording this week is Spanish for Hitchhiking, an indie rock band from Northampton.
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The grand re-opening of Flywheel, which is moving into the former City Hall in Easthamoton, is starting to take on more shape. The celebration will actually begin on Thursday, April 15th and last for four days. It will end with a huge marathon of bands on Sunday, April 18th, starting at 1pm. Bands that are being asked to participate include:
Who Shot Hollywood
Client 9
Ted Leo
Evens
Jason Anderson
So Very Small
alottle
hnatiw
Raya Brass Band (balkan folk)
Deer Tick
Zebu
The Uncomfortables
Opel
Bunnies/Rabbit Rabbit
Space Captain
The Novels
Party Wolf
Yucky Octopus
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Rock-n-Romp is a family-friendly concert series that was started in the Washington, D.C. area, and has since spread to Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Memphis, and Philadelphia. Shows are held during the day in a relaxed, kid-safe environment, and while the volume is lower than at a typical concert, the music still ROCKS. You may hear a kiddie song every once in a while, but these shows are about the kind of music you listened to before you had kids. Kids enjoy watching the bands, dance, or just run around and hang out, and parents get the ever-so-rare opportunity to see a great live show and hang out with other like-minded parents.
There will be a Boston Rock-n-Romp at the Armory in Somerville on Sunday, February 28th, 1-3pm. Performing will be One Happy Island, along with music sets by DJ Michael Savant. Tickets are $12 in advance or $14 at the door. Ticket prices are for adults; kids are free. Adults must be in the company of a child to attend. You can buy tickets online here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97177
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One of the many newsletters that I subscribe to is The Lefsetz Letter, which is written by a guy named Bob Lefsetz out in Los Angeles. Whenever he feels so moved, Bob sends out an e-mail about some aspect of the current state of the music industry to his many subscribers, most of whom seem to somehow be associated with the music industry.
Right after The Who's halftime show at last Sunday's Super Bowl 44, Bob sent out the following:
Lame. Killed classic rock overnight.
We need some younger acts with something to prove.
What kind of crazy fucked up world do we live in where the game is better than the music. And this game ain't that good.
Bring back Janet's tit. Or at least Kenny Chesney or Tim and Faith.
How about that onside kick! More excitement than the Who!
(Excuse typos. I'm on my CrackBerry!)
Ever since he sent this out, he has received 136 kbs. worth of response, with about half agreeing with him and half thinking he's just a grouchy old man. But he does make a few good points in another letter he sent out a couple of days later. He pointed out that if you watch the video, you can clearly see that parts of the show, most notably the scream that begins CSI:Miami every week, were pre-recorded. And he pointed out that Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey should not be calling themselves The Who anymore out of respect to John Entwhistle and Keith Moon.
My take on it is that it was a 12 minute show that was part of what has turned into more of a gross American spectacle and marketing tool than anything else. And I agree that whoever was responsible for mixing the sound from the stage to go over the air should be fired. It was a train wreck of a mix.
But I also think that it was two members of what many of us consider to be the first truly punk band in rock and roll doing their best given the situation. And I hope that the young people, the teenagers who were watching the game with their parents, the kids who will go on to form the bands that still really matter 40 years from now, will be inspired by Pete and Roger to pick up that guitar and play, just like yesterday. Just don't get fooled again by the major record labels.
To offer two perspectives on this, I have posted three links. The first is The Who's acoustic practice session in the stadium on Saturday, which is simply elegant and will bring a tear to your eye. There is no full video of the 12 minute show on YouTube, so the second two links are for part one and part two of their halftime show on Sunday night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oUb5iRZzpU (acoustic)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8g0WFQZHeY (part one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La5uLfOVKaw (part two)
And the day after, Bloomberg.com reported that CBS Corp. said the Super Bowl was seen by an estimated 106.5 million people, becoming the most-watched program in U.S. television history. The broadcast of the New Orleans Saints’ 31-17 victory over the Indianapolis Colts surpassed the 1983 season finale of “M*A*S*H,” which was watched by 106 million viewers, New York- based CBS said in an e-mail, citing data from Nielsen Co.
If you would like to subscribe to the LefsetzLetter,
http://www.lefsetz.com/lists/?p=subscribe&id=1
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"In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement," is a special television broadcast that will air on most PBS stations nationwide tonight, Thursday, February 11th, beginning at 8pm. Performers include Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Jennifer Hudson, Smokey Robinson, Natalie Cole, John Legend, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Yolanda Adams, and the Howard University Choir. Also, three original members of the Freedom Singers, Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, Rutha Harris, and Charles Neblett, have also reunited for the program. The concert was to have aired live, but was instead held a day early because another major snowstorm was about to hit the nation's capitol.
Joan Baez and Bob Dylan sang "When the Ship Comes In" from the album "The Times They Are a-Changing" at the original March on Washington in 1963, which included the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The program is hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
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RollingStone.com reports that the female-friendly Lilith Fair will be returning in 2010. The Lilith Fair ran in various locations across the nation, much like Lollapalooza, after three successful summers. The last Lilith Fair in 1999 was headlined by Sarah McLachlan, and included Lucius Jackson, the Dixie Chicks, Suzanne Vega, the Pretenders, Indigo Girls, Dido, Cibo Matto, and others.
MacLachlan will also headline the 2010 version. Other performers confirmed for this year include Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Colbie Caillat, Erykah Badu, Tegan and Sara, Emmylou Harris, Sara Bareilles, the Weepies, Miranda Lambert, Metric, Indigo Girls, Ke$ha, A Fine Frenzy, Ingrid Michaelson, Brandi Carlile, Chantal Kreviazuk, and Corinne Bailey Rae.
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The lineup for this year's Bonnaroo Music Festival, scheduled for June 10-13 in Manchester, TN, has begun to be announced. Among those named are Dave Matthews Band, Jay-Z, John Fogerty, Jeff Beck, Kings of Leon, Stevie Wonder, Bassnectar, Norah Jones, The Avett Brothers, Weezer, Madeski Martin and Wood, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Ingrid Michaelson, Phoenix, The xx, Regina Spektor, Wale, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, OK Go, Thievery Corporation, GWAR, She and Him, Tokyo Police Club, Zac Brown Band, John Prine, The National, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Tennacious D, needtobreathe, The Black Keys, Tori Amos, Kris Kristofferson, Michael Franti and Spearhead, LCD Soundsystem, and They Might Be Giants. Also, the Flaming Lips will join Stardeath and White Dwarfs to perform the classic Pink Floyd album "Dark Side of the Moon." And Massachusetts will be represented by The Dropkick Murphys.
Available general admission, four-day passes are available for $234.50 and $249.50 with a limit of 10 per order. Passes include camping and parking except for RVs and oversized vehicles which will additional passes. There are also ticket payment plans which work out to five payments of $50 spread out between now and mid-May. For more information on the festival, including additions to the lineup, go to their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/bonnaroo
To purchase tickets, go to http://bonnarootickets.com/
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue, band, and musician web sites and MySpace pages, as well as Facebook, Twitter, blogs, posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility for errors on these sources.
- Wed, Feb 10, 2010, 11:54 P
Weekly Band E-Mail #114.0 LISTINGS February 11th - February 17th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #114.0 February 11th - February 17th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2010
STAND WITH HAITI
Fine Arts Center Concert Hall, UMass Amherst. 7pm.
$20 general admission; $10 for students and youth 17 and under.
Erin McKeown, Tehillah (St. John's Congregational Church Gospel Choir); Joe Velez and Creacion (smooth Latin jazz); UMass Jazz Ensemble I, the Young@Heart Chorus and the FlavaEvolution Quartet, Haitian American poet Lenelle Moïse, the UMass Step Team, the Haitian Amercian Student Assoc. dance group, the South Asian Student Association Dance team, Casa Dominicana's dance group Cayena, and the DooWop Shop.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $10 advance; $13 at door. ALL AGES.
The Sweetback Sisters; Wild-Wood.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Pearl Street Ballroom in Northampton. 7pm. $16 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Sick Puppies; Janus; Nosho; The Devils Moses.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Sierra Grille in Northampton. 10pm. $3. 21+
Niceface; Levelette.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9:00pm.
The Instigators (house band)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Friends of Yours.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Joan's Dilemma (rock)
The Calvin Theatre in Northampton. 8pm. $38.50; $28.50. ALL AGES.
Tegan and Sara; Holly Miranda; Steel Train.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Club Meadows in East Longmeadow. 8pm. no cover.
Sanity is Chaos.
The Elevens in Northampton. 10pm. $5. 21+
10:00pm Singing Bridges
10:40pm Boy Genius
11:20pm The Novels
12:00midnight The True Jacqueline
12:40am Golden Bloom
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $12.50 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
The Wood Brothers; Carsie Blanton.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee.
Accidental Groove.
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $5. ALL AGES.
The Dance Cancer; North of Orange; Burning Dawn.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Rock 201.
Theodore's in Springfield. 10pm.
Maxxtone.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
The Coyote Choir; The Merchant Bankers.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Jamie Kent and the Options; Atoa Ripley.
Brass Cat in Easthampton. 10pm. 21+
Angry Johnny and the Killbillies.
The Calvin Theatre in Northampton. 8pm. $45; $35; $25. ALL AGES.
Rufus Wainwright; Sky White Tiger.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Club Meadows in East Longmeadow. 8pm. no cover.
Crazy Train.
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. 21+
Local Media presents The Immolators; Subculture Stereo; Torgo's Revenge; Eva Cappelli.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $25 advance; $28 at door. ALL AGES.
Sonny Landreth.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $10 advance; $13 at door. ALL AGES.
Rubblebucket Orchestra (from Boston); Tidwell's Treasure.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee.
Western Massacre; A Friend And Foe Alike; Avely; 23 Enigma; Evangelina; Us Against the Archers.
Here is a video of Us Against the Archers, from when they played at the Greenfield Teen Center on May 9th 2009:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw99kKQE0Es
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls.
8:00pm Kristin Hoffman
(free, but tips will be encouraged for the performer)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 1pm. $7; $6 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
After the Fall; Former Thieves; Creepin Cadavers; The Fake Boys; The Stereo State.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Dave Keller Blues Band.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover.
Matthew Stubbs Band with Sax Gordon.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2010
FLYWHEEL FLEA MARKET
Flywheel in Easthampton. 10am-3pm. free.
20 vendors selling Arts, Crafts, Records, Clothing, Collectibles
(proceeds go to help fund Flywheel's move into their new space)
BENEFIT FOR ROBBERY VICTIM JEFF POTTER.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 2pm. $15 donation. 21+
The Spampinato Brothers (formerly of NRBQ); Girl Howdy; The Reprobates; Slippery Sneakers (zydeco); The O-Tones; The Jeff Potter Trio, including Rick King and Brian Rost.
A CONCERT FOR LOVED ONES IN HAITI.
The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield. 7pm. $15; $25. ALL AGES.
Martin Sexton, Tift Merritt, Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, The Guthrie Family, Bobby Sweet, Meg Hutchinson, Vetiver, Kris Delmhorst, Jay and Molly, and The Mammals.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $12.50 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
Laura Veirs and the Hall of Flames; Old Believers; Led to Sea.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $12.50 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
CJ Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 2010
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Trombone Shorty..
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 7pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
American Me; Endwell; Murder Death Kill; Hundredth; Beneath Dying Embers; Hallf Hearted Comeback.
VENUE MENU (all in Massachusetts)
413 AREA CODE
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Brass Cat, 65 Cottage Street, Easthampton 01027
(413) 527-4085
The Calvin Theatre, 19 King Street, Northampton 01060..
(413) 586-8686. http://www.iheg.com
Club Meadows, 621 North Main Street (Route 83), East Longmeadow.
(413) 733-7290 http://www.myspace.com/clubmeadows413
The Colonial Theatre, 111 South Street, Pittsfield 01201
(413) 997-4444 http://www.thecolonialtheatre.org/
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Flywheel, 43 Main Street, Easthampton 01027
http://www.flywheelarts.org
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.newmaximumcapacity.com/
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Pearl Street Nightclub, 10 Pearl Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686. http://www.iheg.com
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Avenue, first floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-1150 http://www.myspace.com/sierragrillemusic
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern, 920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2010
Bull Run in Shirley. 7pm. $10.
Bull Run SoundStage with Jack Babineau.
The Grog in Newburyport. 8pm. $3. 21+
Soul Robot.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9pm.
The Reach; The Lesser Knowns; Vistas Change; TheoryShift; What's Left of the Trees!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2010
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $8. 21+
The Dons.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
The Red Riders Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Don't Call Me Shirley.
Me and Thee Coffeehouse in Marblehead. 8pm. $20 advance; $22 at door.
John McCutcheon.
The Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $20 advance; $23 at door.
Buckwheat Zydeco.
The Palladium upstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 7:30pm show. $10. ALL AGES.
The Acacia Strain DVD Preview Party.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 21+
Leaving Eden; Hard No. 9; Another Soldier Down; Lesser Knowns; Gold Star Campaign; One Shall Rise; Whiskey Chapel; Hey Now, Morris Fader; Spaulding.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $25; $30.
Tab Benoit.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2010
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $8. 21+
The Peacheaters (Allman Brothers tribute)
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
The Dirty Mac Blues Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Cry Uncle.
The Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $20 advance; $23 at door.
Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson.
The Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 5:30pm doors; 6:30pm show. $13 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
Vanna; Our Last Night; A Loss For Words; Armor For the Broken; View From An Airplane; A Faylene Sky.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 21+
God Awful; This Burning World; Stone Crusher; Naked; Social Seed; Renegade; TheoryShift; Mourningwell.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $30.
Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
PARKER WHEELER'S BLUES PARTY(tm)
The Grog in Newburyport. 6-10pm. $7. 21+
Kenny Williams; The Big Buzz Horns; John Colby; Cliff Goodwin.
The Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 6:30pm doors; 7:30pm show. $15 advance. ALL AGES.
Alesana; A Skylit Drive; Of Mice and Men; The Word Alive; We Came As Romans.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2010
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 2010
Harry's Bar and Grill in Hyannis.
Entrain.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2010
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
Dante's at Firefly's, 350 East Main Street (Route 20), Marlborough.
(508) 229-BLUES.
http://dantes.firefl...borough_Schedule.pdf
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com/cabaret.htm
Harry's Blues Bar and Grill, 700 Main Street, Hyannis 02601
(581) 778-4188 http://www.harrysbluesbar.com/
Me and Thee Coffeehouse, 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead 01945.
(781) 631-8987. http://meandthee.org/MeandThee_2009-10.html
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org/music.php
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net/events.html
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com/
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2010
BENEFIT FOR THE M.S. SOCIETY
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8 donation. 21+
9:00pm Your Mother's Crotch
10:00pm Beast Over Boston
11:00pm Electric Mummy
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $6.
8:00pm Chris Fullerton
9:00pm Jeff Ting
10:00pm Ira Davey
11:00pm The Joe Pino Quartet
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $12. 18+
Riotvine.com presents Neon Indian; Southern Belle; Mystery Roar; DJ Die Young.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $6. 21+
Await Rescue; The Art of Attraction; The Wrecking Coast; Leave By Six.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Kris Delmhorst.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
The Vital Might; Executive Order; Keep Me Conscious; Sea Captains.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
9:00pm Milquetoast and Co.
10:00pm The Evening
11:00pm The Self-Proclaimed Rockstars
12:00midnight Icy Moons of Jupiter
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $8.
9:00pm Sugar Snow
10:00pm Hate the Living
11:00pm The Liz Borden Band
12:00midnight Flash in Blu
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 21+
Obscenity Cult presents Witch Tomb; Nachzehrer (ex-Unholy Goatfucker); Darkwor; Black Pyramid.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $35. 18+
Kings of Convenience; Franklin for Short.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Kris Delmhorst.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2010
Church Boston. 7pm doors. $10. 21+
Hear Now Live! presents
8:00pm The Brightest Lights
9:00pm Tara White
10:00pm Charlie Christos
11:00pm Totem
12:00midnight The Devil and a Penny
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. $8.
9:00pm Satin Kittens
10:00pm The Hammond Group
11:00pm The Designer Drugs
12:00midnight The Frost Heaves
BENEFIT FOR THE FAMILY OF RON HOLBROOK NIGHT ONE.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10. 21+
Burning Streets; Beantown Boozehounds; Snipes; Drago; The Welch Boys; Dead Friends.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $5. 21+
A Study In Her; The Last Front; HUAK; Mercy Case.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $13. 18+
Jackie Greene; Jamie McLean Band.
WINTER CAMPFIRE WEEKEND DAY ONE
Passim's in Cambridge. 4pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
4:00pm David Wax Museum
4:45pm Rob Laurens, Joe Ninesling, Lloyd Thayer
6:15pm Catherine MacLellan
7:00pm Madison Violet
7:45pm Maeve Gilchrist
8:30pm We're About 9
9:15pm Rose Polenzani, Margaret Glaspy, Chris O'Brien, Dinty Child
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM Brockton,
every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.waaf.com
ON THE RADIO
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $5. 21+
The Arkanes (from Liverpool, U.K.) (U.S. debut); Forest Henderson.
BENEFIT FOR THE FAMILY OF RON HOLBROOK NIGHT TWO.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10 donation. 18+
The Welch Boys; Refuse Resist; The Murder; Blue Bloods.
WINTER CAMPFIRE WEEKEND DAY TWO
Passim's in Cambridge. 4pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
4:00pm Beth Colegrove, Danielle Doyle, and Hayley Reardon
5:15pm The Bella Birds
6:00pm John Shade featuring the Neave String Quartet
6:45pm The Party Favors
7:30pm Carsie Blanton
8:15pm Catherine MacLellan, Jacqueline Francis, Margaret Glaspy, and Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
9:45pm Zack Hickman and Barnstar
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
The Lone Pine Cones; Shapes and Numbers; Sun Cut Flat.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2010
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $12. 18+
Supersuckers.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
Team Shred Productions presents Grass Is Green; Feral Children (from Seattle); DJ Clay N. Ferno.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $10 general admission. ALL AGES.
The Poludaktulos Orchestra.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 7pm doors.
Hanne Hukkelberg (from Norway); Emily Pilowa.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM at M.I.T. in Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
Church Boston. 7pm doors. $6. 21+
F-Nice Records presents
8:00pm Ladderlegs
9:00pm Naked On Roller Skates
10:00pm Streight Angular
11:00pm Love Whip.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 18+
Grooms; Young Adults; Earthquake Party.
BOOKS AND BANDS HOME BASE PROGRAM.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 6:30pm doors. $30-$100. 18+
James Montgomery Blues Band; Thaddeus Hogarth; Ayla Brown.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Morwenna Lasko and Jay Pun; Annie and the Beekeepers.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
The Growlers; Scott Lucas and The Married Men; Forest Fires.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
On the Town with Mikey Dee is the local music show on WMFO, 91.5FM at Tufts University in Medford, every Wednesday night, 9pm-midnight. Listen online at http://www.wmfo.org/
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
Blacktie Affair Booking presents Humanwine; Walter Sickert and the Army of Toys; Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling; Sarah Rabdau (acoustic).
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $13 advance; $15 at door. 18+
Doomriders; Skeletonwitch; Iron Age; Howl;; Megasas (members of Lightning Bolt)
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $8. 21+
So Cow; Reports; The BF's.
Passim's in Cambridge. 7pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
The David Wax Museum; The Honey Dewdrops.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Lookbook; Endless Wave; Red Quiet.
VENUE MENU
Church Boston, 69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com/events.php
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com/
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02215.
(617) 562-8800. http://www.thedise.com/rockclub/index.html
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites, Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace pages,
as well as blogs, posters, flyers, and e-mails..
Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Thu, Feb 4, 2010, 3:03 A
Weekly Band E-Mail #113.0 NEWS February 4th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #113.0 February 4th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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TOP 30 BOSTON AREA CD'S ACCORDING TO RADIO AIRPLAY
1. Manners - Passion Pit
2. Color Machine - The Lights Out
3. Your Secrets Are Mine Now - Ad Frank and the Fast Easy Women
4. Received Pronunciation - Pants Yell!
5. Colonial Drones - Hallelujah the Hills
6. Dead Cats Dead Rats - Dead Cats Dead Rats
7. The Sound The Speed The Light - Mission of Burma
8. Farm - Dinosaur Jr.
9. I Saw Across The Sound - The Points North
10. From The Inland Sea - Arms and Sleepers
11. Magic Magic - Magic Magic
12. I'll Be Out All Night - Choo Choo La Rouge
13. Stay Epic - Dear Leader
14. Paint the Fence Invisible - Drug Rug
15. Form Activity Motion EP - Freezepop
16. Hey Medusa - The Acro-Brats
17. Shake Down the Sun - Cassavettes
18. Seconds - Gary Higgins
19. The Martydom of a Catastrophist - Junius
20. In The Wake Of What Wouldn't Change - The Luxury
21. Monkey Mind - Reverse
22. Washingtons - South China
23. Late Season Kids - The Beatings
24. Tony the Bookie - The Tony the Bookie Orchestra
25. White Ink, Black Ink - Wheat
26. "Perfect Circle" - The Painted Lights
27. Tiny Fires - Tiny Fires
28. 072209 - Bacchus King
29. Back From Outer Space - The Bynars
30. The Sweet and The Brutal - Brendan Boogie and the Best Intention
This list is compiled by RadioTony for TheNoise-Boston, using playlists from the following radio stations:
WAAF 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM Brockton
WBRS 100.1FM Brandeis University Waltham
WCUW 91.3FM Worcester
WFNX 101.7FM Lynn
WHRB 95.3FM Harvard University Cambridge
WMBR 88.1FM MIT Cambridge
WMFO 91.5FM Tufts University Medford
WRBB 104.9FM Northeastern University Boston
WUML 91.5FM UMass Lowell
WTCC 90.7 Springfield Technical Community College Springfield
WZBC 90.3FM Boston College Newton
WZLX 100.7FM Boston
The Top 30 chart comes out monthly with the exception of January and August. To read The Noise-Boston online, go to http://www.thenoise-boston.com The Weekly Band E-Mail thanks RadioTony for his kind permission to reprint this list.
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Signature Sounds recording artists and special guests will perform a benefit concert to raise funds for those affected by the January 12th earthquake in Haiti. Performers include Eilen Jewell, Kris Delmhorst, Rani Arbo, Jeffrey Foucault, The Sweetback Sisters, Naia Kete, Erica Wheeler, Winterpills and Sonya Kitchell. Pulitizer Prize winning author Tracy Kidder will also speak about the current situation in Haiti and about the on-going work of the organization Partners In Health.
The event will be this coming Sunday, February 7th, at Memorial Hall on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. Doors are at 1:30pm, and the show begins at 2pm. A minimum suggested donation of $20 will be requested. All proceeds will go to Partners in Health for their work on the ground in Haiti.
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On August 1st, 1981 at 12:01am, MTV debuted a new concept in music: airing videos to go along with the songs. The first video to be aired was the super-appropriate "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles. At the moment of its launch, only a few thousand people on a single cable system in northern New Jersey could see it, although as the years went on, MTV became an important promotional tool for the recording industry. Nowadays, MTV has little to do with music, and as the network expanded, music videos were no longer the centerpiece of its programming. Conventional TV shows came to replace the VJ-guided music video programming. Today, MTV presents a wide variety of non-music related television shows aimed primarily at the 12 to 34 year old demographic. You can find a full account of MTV's 28 year history at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV
The first hour of MTV has moments where you can actually see a producer reaching down on camera to take out the VHS tape just played and put in the next one. Also, the ads and the hairstyles of the VJ's are a fascinating look into the beginning of the '80s, for better or worse.
If you would like to see the very first hour of MTV, go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw6xesXLIAA (part one)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trQebBym-eI (part two)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM2Omcr4UuQ (part three)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZAbtqZvcUo (part four)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dimsyla5htQ (part five)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7x6pY34TwY (part six)
In the late 1960s, John H. Garabedian was program director at the legendary WMEX in Boston, where he worked with legendary dee jay Arnie "Woo Woo" Ginsberg. Four years after MTV's 1981 debut, John and his aforementioned fellow WMEX alumnus Arnie Ginsburg started a Boston-area 24-hour music video station, WVJV-TV on broadcast channel 66 in Marlborough. Their station, known by its nickname, "V-66", mirrored MTV's early all-video format and lasted until 1986, when WVJV phased out videos and was sold to the Home Shopping Network. But during the approximately two years that V-66 was airing music videos, it aired many by Boston bands and musicians.
There will be a V-66 reunion show at The House of Blues on Lansdowne Street in Boston on Thursday, February 11th. Doors are at 7pm, and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets are $20 and $30, and it is an all ages show. Tickets may be purchased online at http://bit.ly/9pTk8G
Performing will be Rods and Cones, The Fools, O Positive, and other special guests. And western Mass. group School for the Dead, one of several pop groups on the Rub Wrongways label, will be performing a one-song set at the show. They will be playing the song "V-66," which they wrote about WVJV ca. 1985.
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The Winter Campfire weekend, a festival of new and emerging folk music, will be held at Passim's in Harvard Square in Cambridge on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th. Tickets are $15 per day, both shows begin at 4pm, and both shows are all ages. You may purchase tickets online at http://www.clubpassim.org (click on Club Passim calendar and tickets from the list on the left side of the page). Here is the schedule of performers in order of appearance:
Saturday, February 13th:
David Wax Museum
Rob Laurens, Joe Ninesling, Lloyd Thayer
Catherine MacLellan
Madison Violet
Maeve Gilchrist
We're About 9
Rose Polenzani, Margaret Glaspy, Chris O'Brien, Dinty Child
Sunday, February 14th:
Beth Colegrove, Danielle Doyle, and Hayley Reardon
The Bella Birds
John Shade
The Party Favors
Carsie Blanton
Catherine MacLellan, Jacqueline Francis, Margaret Glaspy, and Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
Zack Hickman and Barnstar
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It's an awful thing to discover you've been robbed, especially when what was stolen are all the tools of your trade, rendering the way you make your living wiped out in one swift and shady action. This is just what happened to Jeff Potter, local musician. Jeff has made music his livelihood for many decades, being a multi-instrumentalist, but is known to many in the Pioneer Valley as the rockin' boogie-woogie piano player in Clean Living, a band that was immensely popular in the 1970's, and who recorded on the Vanguard record label.
Before coming to the valley, Jeff was a native of Connecticut, having gone to high school with another Connecticut boy, Al Anderson and was a member of Anderson's band, The Wildweeds, from 1970 to 1971, playing piano and harmonica. Since those times he has continued playing full-time professionally. After Clean Living disbanded in 1979, Jeff put together his own combo with a sub-set of Clean Living members, one of them being guitarist Rick King. He fronted The Contenders and then Jeff Potter and The Rhythm Agents, and has released four CDs of original material, and recorded on Nervous Records (UK), Raucous Records (UK) and El Toro Records (Spain). Currently Jeff performs solo and as a member of Albany’s Lustre Kings. They tour and often back up Wanda Jackson, a 2009 inductee to The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame.
With forty years under his belt, and playing an average of 15 dates a month, Jeff is not yet ready to retire, so he must retool, once again. Almost everything he uses to earn his living was stolen from his locked and garaged car on Monday, November 30th, 2009. He lost his piano, amps, speakers, PA etc. in the blink of an eye. It should be noted that although Jeff lives in the Ward Three neighborhood of Northampton, police do not believe the break-in was related to the series of arson fires that has plagued that area for the last several years.
A benefit concert has been planned to help Jeff recover costs of the robbery. It willl be at the Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown on Sunday, February 14th, 2– 8pm. A donation of $15 will be requested. The concert will feature a multi-performer show, with many local musicians pitching in, as well as from afar. The line-up will include The Spampinato Brothers, formerly of NRBQ, Girl Howdy, The Reprobates, Slippery Sneakers Zydeco, Mary Witt and the Propellers, and the Jeff Potter Trio, which will include Rick King on guitar, also a former Clean Living band mate, and Brian Rost on upright bass.
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The fourth annual New England Americana Festival will be held at Church Boston for three nights beginning Thursday, February 25th. Doors are at 6pm, and all shows are 21+. Tickets are $8 on Thursday, and $10 on Friday and Saturday. Three-night passes are available for $20.
You can purchase tickets online at http://www.venuevents.net/event/813
More info about the festival is at http://www.newenglan...stival.com/home.html
Here is the schedule of performers in order of appearance:
Thursday 2/25
The Accident That Led Me To The World
Jeff Bird and the Dirty Finch
Odessa Rose
Bryan Pero and the Tired Horses
Brown Bird
Bean Pickers Union
Movers and Shakers
Kingsley Flood
Friday 2/26:
They Will Hate Us
Route .44
John Colvert
Golden West Motor Lodge
The Rationales
Coyote Kolb
Girls, Guns and Glory
Highway Ghosts.
Saturday 2/27:
Dave Sammarco Band
Bees Knees
That Old Feelin
Big East
Sam Reid and the Riot Act
Autumn Hollow
Jimmy Ryan and Hayride (featuring Duke Levine)
Three Day Threshold.
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Burlington-based Rounder Records took home three Grammy(c) Awards from this year's event, held in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 31st. The label won in the category of Best Pop Instrumental Performance for "Throw Down Your Heart" by Bela Flack, from her album "Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From the Acoustic Planet Vol. 3 - The Africa Sessions." The Bela Flack album also won in the category of Best Contemporary World Music Album. Rounder also won in the category of Best Bluegrass Album for "The Crow: New Songs for the Five String Banjo" by Steve Martin.
Rounder Records took home Grammy Awards last year for "Raising Sand" by Robert Plant and Alison Krause.
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The Rat reunion night will be held at The Cantab in Cambridge on Saturday, April 3rd. Bands include The Flashcubes; The Varmints; Fox Pass, The Classic Ruins, and The Last Ones. More details to come.
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The grand re-opening of Flywheel in Easthampton is tentatively set for the weekend of April 17th-19th. More details to follow.
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National Record Store Day will be on Saturday, April 17th.
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The "winner" of the Happy Valley Showdown Round Three on Sunday, January 17th was Bella's Bartok, Round Four on Sunday, January 24th was The Demographic, and Round Five on Sunday, January 31st was Graph.
Here is Bella's Bartok doing a cover of Electric Light Orchestra's "Turn to Stone" at Round Three:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-A3TpiSMeY
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Last week's edition of the Weekly Band E-Mail had the story that the Malarians, a garage band that was hugely popular in western Mass. back in the 1980s, was getting together for one show at The Elevens in Northampton on Thursday, June 10th. Since then, Mal Thursday tells me that The Immolators, a new band out of Northampton, will be opening the show.
Mal also tells me that The Malarians will also be playing Boston that weekend in June along with Lyres. The show will most likely be at either The Middle East or The Cantab, both in Cambridge. More info to follow.
There is a nice write-up about the history of The Malarians at eBandaGoGo(tm). To read it, go to:
http://www.ebandagogo.com/The_Malarians/
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Brooks Williams' 17th CD, Baby O!, has just been delivered to the western Mass. singer-songwriter. For the next couple of weeks, you can purchase a copy at one of his gigs, or through his secure website,
http://www.brookswilliams.com/ci/23/Store/
Brooks will be at Rick's Music World in Raynham on Friday, February 12th, the Linden Tree Coffeehouse in Haverhill on Saturday, February 13th, and the Town Green Coffeehouse in Princeton on Friday, March 5th. He will also be having a CD release party at the Iron Horse in Northampton on Sunday, March 7th.
Brooks will also be doing a four-week guitar workshop at the Club Passim School of Music in Harvard Square, Cambridge.. He will be doing Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar and Intro to Blues Guitar. For more information, call Sarah at (617) 491-2382.
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Even though WBCN in Boston signed off the air after more than 41 years as a rock station back on August 11th, the station has been split up into two stations and operating on HD radios in Boston, online, and on smart phones ever since. WBCN has been split into two stations in this digital age. The first, which celebrates the station's early days from when it first changed over to rock on March 15th, 1968 up to roughly 1980 when MTV came onto the scene, is called FreeFormBCN and is available over-the-air at 100.7FM HD-3. The modern day WBCN is available over-the-air at 98.5FM HD-2. Both stations may be listened to online at http://www.wbcn.com (FreeFormBCN is the box on the left; the modern-day WBCN is on the right).
Ever since the early days of WBCN turned into FreeFormBCN, it has been all computerized, spearheaded by Sam Kopper. About six people from the early days have set up a Facebook page for fans of the station's early days, which is at http://www.facebook.com/freeformbcn Sam is quick to point out that FreeFormBCN "is not a nostalgia trip, [but] a past, present, and future electric Rock-centric music, a free life outlook, and attitude." FFBCN is putting together music from the birth of rock and roll ca. 1955 to the new music of today to create a unique blend of music that is just not found on the radio any more.
Even though FFBCN has been computerized up untill now, Sam, Lisa Traxler, and Albert O (and anybody else who happens to be around) have tested live programming twice now for one hour at a time. The next one hour live test from the studio set up in Sam Kopper's home in Hingham will be this coming Friday, February 5th, at noon eastern time. These live program tests are announced on the Facebook page and the plan is to have live programming on a regular basis in about two months Once FFBCN goes live on a regular basis, it will be announced here in the Weekly Band E-Mail.
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A new version of "We Are the World," which was originally recorded by 46 recording stars to bring aid to famine-stricken Africa back in 1985, was recorded the day after this year's Grammy(c) Awards ceremony on Monday, February 1st. This time, 100 extremely diverse recording artists gathered, once again under the direction of Quincy Jones, to re-record the song to raise money for the people of Haiti in the wake of the January 12th earthquake.
Artists participating in this new version included Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Gladys Knight, Dion, Carlos Santana, Justin Bieber, Zac Brown (who won he Best New Artist Grammy), Pink, Jeff Bridges, Vince Vaughan, Usher, T-Pain, Akon, Lil Wayne, Toni Braxton, Snoop Dogg, Josh Groban, Kanye West, will.i.am, (of the Black Eyed Peas), two Beach Boys (Brian Wilson and Al Jardine), three Jonas Brothers (Nick, Joe, and Kevin), and Wyclef Jean, former singer for The Fugees, whose Yele Foundation has been raising money for the relief effort ever since the quake hit. The song was originally written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson.
The plan is to debut the video during the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics, which will be televised on NBC on Friday, February 12th, and have it available for sale on ITunes, with proceeds going to the Haiti relief effort..
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites and MySpace pages, as well as blogs,
posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility
for errors on these sources.
- Thu, Feb 4, 2010, 3:00 A
Weekly Band E-Mail 113.0 LISTINGS February 4th - February 10th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #113.0 February 4th - February 10th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Ray Mason.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $12.50 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
Evan Dando; The Candles.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $14 advance; $17 at door. ALL AGES.
Reid Genauer (of Assembly of Dust); Eric Stepanian.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
RE-ANIMATE THE BAY STATE
Sierra Grille in Northampton. 10pm. $3. 21+
Pretty and Nice; You Can Be A Wesley; The Big Big Bucks.
Here is the video for the first single, "Creatures," from You Can Be a Wesley's new album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUaSRJu_E14
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Mark Nomad.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
John Brandoli.
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. $5. 21+
Dead Man's Dossier; Our Darkest Day; Sever the Skies; Unveil Tomorrow.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 8pm doors. 21+
Longview Gunslingers.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
SwillMerchants; Fiesta Brava.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee.
Back In Black (AC/DC tribute); KISS Alive (KISS tribute)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $7; $6 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
My Last Flight; Flares Not Flashlights; And the Days Between; Jock Blow Job.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
American Idiots (tribute to Green Day); Pallet.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9:30pm.
Mississippi Jon Short.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Darlingside.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Eva Capelli and Friends.
Bogies in Great Barrington. 9pm. $5.
Crankenstein.
Brass Cat in Easthampton. 10pm. 21+
Donut Kings; The Uncomfortables; Planetoid.
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 8pm. no cover.
Ray Mason Band.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $16 advance; $19 at door. ALL AGES.
Pousette-Dart Band; John Cate Band.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 8pm doors. 21+
Sirsy.
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee. 18+
Fear Nuttin Band (celebrating the 65th birthday of Bob Marley); The Glisten Effect; Vantage Point.
The Mission Bar in Pittsfield. 8pm. $5.
Rebecca Loebe; Abi Tapia.
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $7; $6 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
The Thickness; The Uncomfortables; Subculture Stereo; Dead Radio Rebels.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Psycho Magnetic.
Sam's Pizza in Northampton. 8pm.
SP Hogan Blues Band.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm.
Ricky "King" Russell.
Winterland Country Club in Greenfield. 8pm. $3. 21+
PDP Productions presents Jen Tobey 's Alter-Ego; Endcount; Rescue Aurora; 23 Enigma.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Naia Kete.
HELP FOR HAITI BENEFIT
Memorial Hall in Shelburnne Falls. 1:30pm doors; 2:00pm show. $20 suggested donation. ALL AGES.
Eilen Jewell, Kris Delmhorst, Rani Arbo, Jeffrey Foucault, Sweetback Sisters, Naia Kete, Erica Wheeler, Winterpills and Sonya Kitchell.
(all proceeds go to Partners in Health)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2010
Calvin Theatre in Northampton. 8pm. $75; $55; $35. ALL AGES.
Yes.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $10 advance; $13 at door. ALL AGES.
Sonos.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2010
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Karan Casey; John Doyle.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
VENUE MENU
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Bogies, 935 South Main Street, Great Barrington 01230
(413) 528-5959 http://www.bogies935.com/
Brass Cat, 65 Cottage Street, Easthampton 01027
(413) 527-4085
Burrito Rojo, 50 Third Street, Turners Falls
(413) 863-3111 http://www.myspace.com/burritorojo
The Calvin Theatre, 19 King Street, Northampton 01060..
(413) 586-8686. http://www.iheg.com
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Flavours in the Berkshires, 75 North Street (enter on McKay Street), Pittsfield 01201
(413) 443-3188. http://www.flavoursintheberkshires.com
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.newmaximumcapacity.com/
Memorial Hall, Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
The Mission Bar, 438 North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.missionbarandtapas.com
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
Sam's Pizza, 235 Main Street, Northampton 01060
The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Avenue, first floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-1150 http://www.myspace.com/sierragrillemusic
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Winterland Country Club, 76 Hope Street, Greenfield 01301
(413) 772-0111 http://www.myspace.com/winterlandcountryclub
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2010
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Don't Call Me Shirley.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9pm.
Metal Thursday with Faces of Bayon; Eternal Embrace; Dead Languages; Finisher.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2010
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $8. 21+
Slow Hand Graffiti (Eric Clapton tribute)
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
The Racky Thomas Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+.
BadHabit.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Code "51" (r&b)
Me and Thee Coffeehouse in Marblehead. 8pm. $18 advance; $20 at door.
David Francey with Craig Worth; Beaucoup Blue.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $18 advance; $20 day of show.
Commander Cody Band; Professor Louie and the Crowmatix.
Next Page Blues Cafe in Weymouth. 9pm. 21+
The Love Dogs.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $23 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Sebastian Bach.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
The Chicken Slacks.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $20.
The Fools.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 8pm show. $15 advance; $19 day of show.
Lucky 13.
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
Southern Revelation.
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $18. 21+
Entrain.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Ten Foot Polecats; Ken Burnside; Jon Short.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+.
Soundtrack to Monday.
Lucky Dog Music Hall in Worcester.
Dave Rivers Group; Jaded; Deep Six.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Geezer Blues Band.
Next Page Blues Cafe in Weymouth. 9pm. 21+
Track 44.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 8pm show.
$19 advance; $22 at door. ALL AGES.
WAAF presents Five Finger Death Punch; Shadows Fall; God Forbid; 2Cents.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Mascara; Electric Mummy; The Daily Pravda; Cure for Static.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $22.
New England Winter Blues Festival featuring Mr. Nick and the Dirty Tricks; The Racky Thomas Band; The Radio Kings; Ryan Hartt and the Blue Hearts.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2010
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2010
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2010
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Dante's at Firefly's, 350 East Main Street (Route 20), Marlborough.
(508) 229-BLUES.
http://dantes.firefl...borough_Schedule.pdf
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com
Lucky Dog Music Hall, 89 Green Street, Worcester 01604.
(508) 363-1888 http://www.luckydogmusic.com
Mal's Lounge, George's Restaurant, 77 Washington Street, 3rd floor, Haverhill
(978) 374-5150 http://www.georgesonwashington.com
Me and Thee Coffeehouse, 28 Mugford Street, Marblehead 01945.
(781) 631-8987. http://meandthee.org
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org
Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad Street, Weymouth 02453
(781) 356-9796
http://www.reverbnat...thenextpagebluescafe
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com/
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
Young and Strong Promotions presents The Murder Mile; The Scrapes; Eric Moeller and the Strummalong's (from St. Louis); Faulty Conscience.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm $8. 18+
The Fenway Recording Sessions presents The Constellations; Bodega Girls; We Are Wolves; DJ Carbo.
House of Blues in Boston. 6:30pm doors; 7:30pm show. ALL AGES.
Killswitch Engage; The Devil Wears Prada; Dark Tranquility.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Big Sam's Funky Nation (from New Orleans)
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
Destroy Babylon (reggae)..
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $5 advance; $8 at door. 21+
Nate Wilson Group (residency); Hugh McGowan.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 7pm doors. $12 advance; $15 at door. 18+
Nineka; Bojah and the Insurrection.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 10pm doors. $10. 18+
DJ E-Marce; Twin Berlin; Drummers (featuring members of Pretty and Nice)
Middle East down in Cambridge. 7pm doors. $25 advance; $35 at door. 21+
XConomy's Battle of the Tech Bands 3 featuring Lions Ambition; Juda's Wake; Dirty Truckers; Deadbeat Darling; McAllister Drive.
(net proceeds go to Science Club for Girls and Year Up Boston)
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $5. 21+
Born of Fire; Motherboar; Phantom Glue.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $7 for $21+; $10 for 18-20 year olds. 18+
The Needy Visions; Chris Chorsano, Bill Nace, and Greg Kelley; Cotton Candy; Noise Nomad.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
The Sweetback Sisters; Marc Silver.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Those Darlins; Pine Hill Haints.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
The Cham-Peons; The Sprained Ankles; The Murder Weapon; Wasted Talent.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm. $8.
9pm Slim Pickings
10pm Brother Mosley
11pm Lifted
12midnight Kingsley Flood
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $16 advance; $18 day of show. 18+
Reid Genauer (of Assembly of Dust); Gary Backstrom.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $20. ALL AGES.
WERS presents John Brown's Body; Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad; Mighty Mystic.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:45pm.
No Static (tribute to Steely Dan)
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $8 advance; $10 at door. 21+
Zili Misik; Naia Kete.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Team Shred presents The Cold Goodnight; Sticky Fuzz; sadbastardgoespop.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $15. 18+
Rock On! presents Appetite for Destruction (Guns and Roses tribute); Z02; Crail (featuring Chris Keys, ex-Gargantua).
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
Doggfight U.S.; The Acro-brats; Buried in Leather; Anarchcunts.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $8 for $21+; $11 for 18-20 year olds. 18+
Whistlejacket; Ben Simon; Bunny's a Swine; Pants Yell!
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. ALL AGES.
UTADA.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion; Charlie Rose.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
AA Bondy; Willy Mason; Ryan Lee Crosby/Elio DeLuca; Paul Sentz of This Car Up
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
The Cretins; Watts; Muck and the Mires; The Dirty Truckers.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm. $8.
9pm Somerset
10pm I Have Ears
11pm Lovers, Muggers & Thieves
Dante's at Firefly's in Quincy. 9:30pm. no cover. 21+
The Dons.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm $10. 21+
Reverse; Sun Lee Sunbeam; Full Body Anchor; Dirt Mall.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $10. 18+
JMP Live presents The Indobox; Dinosaur Bones; DJ Sonkin.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
The Soul Band.
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $10. 21+
Lake Street Drive; Margaret Glaspy.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $12. 18+
Ila Mawana; Buffalo Soul; Bearquarium.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $20. 18+.
Lez Zeppelin; Kid:Nap:Kin.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 21+
Team Shred Productions presents Travel Info; Asleep In A Box; Nature Nurture.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $8 for $21+; $11 for 18-20 year olds. 18+
Choo Choo La Rouge; Rococo La Boy; Zeth Lundy; Trabants.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $16.50. 18+
Tea Leaf Green; Elmwood.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Jeffrey Foucault; Anders Parker.
Rosebud Bar in Somerville. 10pm. $5.
Cover Me Badd.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM
Brockton, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.waaf.com
ON THE RADIO
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $7. 21+
Arrow to the Sun; Attack the City; Rescue Aurora.
UTERO-A-GOGO BENEFIT SHOW
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $10. 18+
Truth Serum Productions presents Utero-a-GoGo II featuring The Shondes (from NYC)
(proceeds go to Aliza Shapiro, a member oif Truth Serum Productions, who needs to have major surgery)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 2pm doors. $15; $10 students and seniors; $5 children. ALL AGES.
Ouventas New Music Ensemble.
P.A.'s Lounge in Somerville. 8:30pm doors. $7 for $21+; $10 for 18-20 year olds. 18+
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $25 general admission. ALL AGES.
Karan Casey and John Doyle; Liz Simmons and Hannah Sanders.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Big Blue Octopus; The Series; All These Elements.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2010
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 18+
MC Frontalot; Brandon Batton; H.W.; DJ Emoh.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $28; $38. ALL AGES.
WAAF presents Chevelle.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $12. 18+
Parker House and Theory; We Landed On the Moon! (from Louisiana); Elsinore (from IL); Chad Perrone.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $6. 21+
Baby Made Rebel; Vending Machetes; Jeff Loiselle.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $13 advance; $15 day of show. ALL AGES.
Scary Kids Scaring Kids (farewell tour); The Sleeping; The Murder Mile.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2010
ROCK AND ROLL SOCIAL.
The Modern Cafe in Allston rock city. 7-10pm. free.
A chance for everybody involved in the Boston music scene, including bands and musicians, people who play local music on the radio, talent buyers, booking agents, sound engineers, and website designers to hang out together and network.
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
Thirsty and Miserable presents Bummer; White Pages; Home/Alone; The BF's.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $8 advance; $10 at door. 18+
MassConcerts presents Phantogram (Barsuk Records); Junk Culture; Andre Obin.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. 18+
Mornin' Old Sport; Holy Rattlesnakes; The Anymen.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $45; $55. ALL AGES.
Yes.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Tony Trischka, Matt Glaser, and Andy Statman; The Boston Boys.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $9. 18+
One Night Band reunion with Sidewalk Driver (acoustic set); Brendan Boogie and the Best Intentions; Kuuluuko; Bo Barringer (of MeandJoanCollins).
BENEFIT FOR HAITI
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 donation. ALL AGES.
Chris O'Brien; Mark Erelli; Hanneke Cassel; Margaret Glaspy; Emily Elbert.
(all proceeds go to Partners in Health for their work on the ground in Haiti)
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Faction; DJ Melee; Encanti; The Statesmen; Stickem.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
On the Town with Mikey Dee is the local music show on WMFO, 91.5FM at Tufts University in Medford, every Wednesday night, 9pm-midnight. Listen online at http://www.wmfo.org/
ROCK FOR HAITI
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
Ryan's Smashing Life blog and Blacktie Affair Booking presents Lauren Flaherty; Vivian Darkbloom; Static of the Gods.
(proceeds go to Oxfam America)
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10. 18+
Together presents Das Racist; Royal Bangs; #1 Dad.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $13 advance; $15 day of show. 18+.
Ill Bill; Slaine.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $18; $27.50. ALL AGES.
Rebelution.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 8pm.
Bonerama (from New Orleans)
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $7. 21+
The Giant Kings, featuring Duke Levine, Chris Cole, and Kevin Barry.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $9. 18+
Alen of Dale; Adrien and the Fine Print (EP release); James Harris Moore; Clatter Clatter.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $20. 18+.
The Residents.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $6. 21+
Sleepy Very Sleepy; Dan Blakeslee; Cat Whisper Radio.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 6:30pm doors; 7pm show. $10. 18+
6th annual Qdoba Rice and Beanpot with Bad Rabbits.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $18 general admission. ALL AGES.
James Keelaghan; Joe Rathbone.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm
Dead Stars; Stroamata; The Punchbacks; Edgerly.
VENUE MENU
Church Boston, 69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Dante's at Firefly's, 516 Adams Street, Quincy
(617) 471-0011.
http://dantes.firefl..._Quincy_Schedule.pdf
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com
Harpers Ferry, 158 Brighton Avenue, Allston 02134.
(617) 254-9743. http://www.harpersferryboston.com
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston 02215
(888) 693-BLUE http://www.hob.com/boston
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02138.
(617) 547-0759 http://www.lizardloungeclub.com
Middle East club, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
http://www.mideastclub.com
Modern Cafe, 7 North Beacon Street, Allston 02134
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
P.A.'s Lounge, 345 Somerville Ave., Somerville
(617) 776-1557 http://www.paslounge.com/
Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02215.
(617) 562-8800. http://www.thedise.com/rockclub/index.html
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/
Rosebud Bar, 381 Summer Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 666-6015 http://rosebudbardavis.com/
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites and MySpace pages, as well as blogs,
posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility
for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Wed, Jan 27, 2010, 11:03 P
Weekly Band E-Mail #112.0 January 28th - February 3rd, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #112.0 January 28th - February 3rd, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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Every year Triple J Radio, which is based in Sydney, Australia, polls its listeners to compile the top 100 songs of the past year. The poll is the largest listener poll in the world, and over 1.1 million votes were cast this year. Boston's Passion Pit had two songs from their album "Manners" come in the top 100. "Little Secrets" came in at number 38, and "Sleepyhead" came in at number 20.
Here is the official video for "Sleepyhead" from YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zherMkcXdo
And in case you are wondering, "Little Lion Man" by the U.K. band Mumford and Sons was voted the number one song of 2009 by Triple J listeners.
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Massachusetts will once again be represented at this year's Grammy(c) Awards, to be held this Sunday, January 31st. This year Rounder Records, which is based in Burlington, has four albums up for nomination. Comedian and movie star Steve Martin's first album, "The Crow: New Songs for the Five String Banjo," and "Destination Life" by Rhonda Vincent, have both been nominated in the Best Bluegrass Album category. And Bela Fleck's "Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3 - Africa Sessions" has been nominated in the Best Contemporary World Music Album category. Rounder also has two nominations for Woody Guthrie's "My Dusty Road," one in the category of Best Album Notes, and the other in the category of Best Historical Album.
Also nominated for an award in the category of Best Traditional Blues Album is Duke Robillard's "Stomp! The Blues Tonight." The Grammys will be televised live from Los Angeles on CBS this Sunday beginning at 8pm Eastern.
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The Boston band Vagiant has had to change its name to Tijuana Sweetheart for legal reasons. The all-girl punk band was nominated for Punk Act of the Year at the 2009 Boston Music Awards. The band is currently working on their name-change kickoff video, and their next live gig will be on Saturday, February 13th.
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Western Mass. guitar legend John Sheldon will be hosting the "Masters of the Stratocaster" series at the Amherst Brewing Company every Thursday night, 9pm-midnight, beginning tonight, January 28th, and continuing throughout the spring. Every Thursday he will be playing solo or with another "Stratocaster Master." There is no cover, although you should get there early to get a seat.
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Seth Glier has been spending time at Carriage House Studios just outside New York City recording the follow-up to his album "The Trouble With People." The album is being produced by Seth and Ryan Hommel and will have 12 original songs. It will also be on MPress Records, but according to Seth the release date will be "most likely in about a year."
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Conventional wisdom said it would never happen, but when it comes to music never say never. Western Mass. garage rock legends The Malarians will be re-forming for one show only (at least for now) at the Sierra Grill in Northampton on Thursday, June 10th.
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On Monday, January 25th the Department of Justice approved the controversial merger of Ticketmaster, the nation's dominant ticket seller, and LiveNation, the world's largest concert promoter. But to allay many people's fears that the merger would create a huge monopoly that would reach into every aspect of live shows, the DOJ attached a rather unusual condition. For the deal to proceed, the two companies agreed to create a pair of rivals to ensure a competitive market for ticket sales.
Under the agreement, Ticketmaster will give Anschutz Entertainment Group access to its technology so that AEG, which owns and manages nearly 100 venues, can create its own ticketing service. Ticketmaster would also be required to divest a subsidiary that provides software for venue operators to sell their own tickets. Comcast Corp.'s sporting events division, Comcast Spectacor, has signed a letter of intent to acquire the Irvine-based subsidiary, Paciolan. Live Nation Entertainment also is prohibited from retaliating against venue owners that defect to competitors.
In Boston, LiveNation and Ticketmaster handle shows at the Paradise Rock Club, The Orpheum Theatre, the House of Blues, and the Bank of America Pavillion.
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[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
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413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Steven Shashy.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Jim Weider's Project Percolator.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
BENEFIT FOR THE FAMILY OF RAY NEADES.
Sierra Grille in Northampton. 10pm. $5 donation requested. 21+
Miss Reed; Ken Maiuri; Ray Mason; The Bamboo Steamers; Dave Leboeuf; Tom Shea; Randy LaBelle; Amy Fairchild; Paul Rocha; Fraser Stowe.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2010
Apollo Grill in Easthampton.
National Convention (residency).
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Ottomatic Slim (blues)
The Elevens in Northampton. 10pm. 21+
Jason Bourgeois; Josh Crane; Nuclear Waste Management Club; The Fawns.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 9pm. 21+
Green Mountain Pranksters.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Tim Eriksen.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
Hot Day at the Zoo; Appalachian Still.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Pearl Street Ballroom in Northampton. 9pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Soulive.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $6. ALL AGES.
The Upwelling; Matt Anish; The Dance Cancer.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Fancy Trash.
Theodore's in Springfield. 10pm. no cover.
Clutch Grabwell.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Unfulfilled Desires.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Janet Ryan and Friends.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 9pm. 21+
Tony Lee Thomas.
Green Teen in Greenfield. 6pm. $5 advance; $7 at door. ALL AGES.
The Feral Project presents White Boy Can't Jump; Overunder; Reason 837; Ruckus; Bringing Back the Guillotine.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $22.50 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Aztec Two-Step.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
An evening of a capella with Cadence; 5-Alone.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 8pm.
Appalachian Still.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $6. ALL AGES.
South Shores; Goodbye For A Day; Werewolves of Pittsfield.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Outerspace Band.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover.
Eran Troy Danner.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2010
HAPPY VALLEY SHOWDOWN ROUND FIVE
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. $2. 21+
Visited By a Giant; Johnny Mondegreen; Sylphid; Golden Boys; Almost Morse Code; Tasha Yar
Iron Horse in Northampton. 8pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Chip Taylor.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee. 8pm. no cover. 21+
DPR.
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 7pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
Therefore I Am; Self Made Soul; Blue Arson; Too Tall Grizzly; Challenges; Nutted.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2010
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $22.50 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Allan Holdsworth/Alan Pasqua Band with Jimmy Haslip and Chad Wackerman.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
VENUE MENU
Apollo Grill, Eastworks Building, 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton 01027.
(413) 517-0031 http://apollo-grill.com
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Flavours in the Berkshires,75 North Street (enter on McKay Street), Pittsfield 01201
(413) 443-3188. http://www.flavoursintheberkshires.com
Green Teen, 20 Sanderson Street, Greenfield 01301.
(413) 775-0144
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.myspace.com/maximumcapacity
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Pearl Street Nightclub, 10 Pearl Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686. http://www.iheg.com
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Avenue, first floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-1150 http://www.myspace.com/sierragrillemusic
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern, 920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2010
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
LSD Enigma; Death to New England (from CT); The Novels; The Disaster March.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $40.
The Marshall Tucker Band.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2010
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $7. 21+
Central Ave Band.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Hard Drive.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Not Broken.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Erinn and the Soul Drivers.
Next Page in Weymouth. 9:15pm. no cover.
Rukus.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 5:30pm doors; 6pm show.
$19.50 advance; $22 at door. ALL AGES.
Bound by the Road Tour with Devil Driver; Behemoth; Suffocation; The Shining; Goatwhore; Thy Will Be Done; Septic Flesh; Lightning Swords of Death; Acaro.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Keep Me Concious; The Series; The Coming Weak; Roman Traffic.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 8pm show. $10 advance; $14 day of show.
Ernie and the Automatics.
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
Howie Howie; The LTD Band; Sonny Jim and the Blue Devils.
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $7. 21+
Insufficient Funds.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
The Backstabbers with Mike O'Connell.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Hipsocket.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
The Joe Mack Blues Band.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $22 advance; $25 day of show.
J.D. Souther.
Next Page in Weymouth. 9:15pm. no cover.
Satch and the Mighty HouseRockers.
Palladium upstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 7:30pm show.
$18 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Epica; Threat Signal; Blackguard.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Psychobilly Cadillac; The Throttles; Pinball Millionaires; Wicked Whiskey.
Red Onion at the Otter River Hotel in Baldwinville.
Ottomatic Slim; Ten Foot Polecats.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 8pm show. $20 advance; $25 day of show.
Larry Coryell.
PARKER WHEELER'S BLUES PARTY(tm)
The Grog in Newburyport. 6-10pm. $5. 21+
Tim Pike.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 7pm. $40.
Ani DiFranco; Gaby Moreno.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2010
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2010
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Dante's at Firefly's, 350 East Main Street (Route 20), Marlborough.
(508) 229-BLUES.
http://dantes.firefl...borough_Schedule.pdf
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant, 77 Washington Street, 3rd floor, Haverhill
(978) 374-5150 http://www.georgesonwashington.com
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org
Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad Street, Weymouth 02453
(781) 335-9796 (no website)
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Red Onion at Otter River Hotel, 29 Main Street, Baldwinville 01436
(978) 939-7373 http://www.myspace.com/theredonion
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH, 2010
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
Grip On the Sun; The Flo; Sour D.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 8pm. $8.
The Dave Marshall Band; Tall Heights; Earthquake.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10. 18+
Retribution Gospel Choir; Girlfriends; Drew O'Doherty.
House of Blues in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $17 advance; $20 day of show. ALL AGES.
Between the Buried and Me; Devin Townsend; Scale the Summit; Cynic.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Digney Fignus.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 9pm doors. $10. 18+
Throwed.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Holiday Grocery Bag.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $10. 21+
The Shills (residency); Ketman; Supervolcano.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 5pm doors; 6pm show. $15. ALL AGES.
The Expendables; Iration; Passafire; Pour Habit; Roots Down Below.
Passim's in Cambridge. 6:30pm doors; 8pm show. $16 general admission. ALL AGES.
Eilen Jewell Band.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Barricades; Sevi D and the Wilds; The Boys Regular; Little Motel.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2010
All Asia in Cambridge. 7pm.
Pavane; Lone Pine Cones; Jacqueline Smith Band; Christie Leigh; Alicia Lemke Band; My Light Sweet Fire.
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
FNice Records presents Botfly; The Alpacas; Dave Crespo and the After Party; The Novel Ideas.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm. $8.
Mrs. Danvers; Black Kettle; Hellfire and Honey.
House of Blues in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $29.50 general admission; $39.50 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
moe.; The Brew.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:45pm.
Funky White Honkies.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $9 advance; $10 day of show. 18+
Ho-Ag; Mascara (CD release); Super 400; Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $18 advance; $20 day of show. 18+
Guthrie Govan; Jon Finn; Don Lappin.
Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain. 9pm doors.
Voda; A Ravens Sorrow; 7C's.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
Voyager; Yorba Linda; Purple Heart; Crusher.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $15. 18+
HearNowLive! presents Michael Bernier and the Uprising; Richard James; Roots of Creation; Aux.
Passim's in Cambridge. 6:30pm doors; 8pm show. $16 general admission. ALL AGES.
Eilen Jewell Band.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
A Wish For Fire; Blackbutton; Dead Cats Dead Rats; Left Hand Does.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30TH, 2010
All Asia in Cambridge. 7pm.
Dewin Hernandez; Wench; Bonfire Bandit; Kevin Howard Band; Metaphor For Everything.
The Beachcomber in Quincy.
Scar Tissue (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute); Pipeline Riot; Humble Leaf.
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
The Sift; Sunlea; Uncle Billy's Smokehouse; Goosepimp Orchestra.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm. $8.
LSD Enigma; The Varmints; The Crybabies; Kenne Highland; Fireking.
Dante's at Firefly's in Quincy. 9:30pm. 21+
Party of 9.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $5 before 11pm; $7 after 11pm. 21+
Hot Pink Delorean; Fantastadon.
House of Blues in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $29.50 general admission; $39.50 reserved seating. ALL AGES.
Cheap Trick; Dear Leader.
BENEFIT FOR HAITI
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7pm.
Entrain.
(proceeds go to Doctors Without Borders)
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
Samba Tremeterra.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 1pm doors. $10. ALL AGES.
Boston Music Spotlight presents Johnny Stranger; Taste; Knowledge; Blind Assumption.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $12. 18+
Gold Star Morning; TAB the Band (single release); Edison; Trucker Mouth.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $14 advance; $18 day of show. 18+
Showoff Music and Clockwork Records presents Statik Selektah; 100 Proof (The Hangover) (album release); Bun B of UGK; Termanology; JFK.
Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain. 4pm. ALL AGES.
Born of Thunder; Closed Casket; Mob Hit; Milos Syndicate; Dead Like Death.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $5. 21+
Wolves On the Radio; Dan Webb and the Spiders.
RODFEST 8 BENEFIT
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 8pm doors; 9pm show.
$15 advance; $20 day of show. 18+
Three Day Threshold (CD release); Cassavettes; Death and the Dance Machine; Quixote; Sam Reid and The Riot Act; The Chatham Sessions; acoustic sets by Colin Toomey and Kevin McDevitt.
(benefit for the Gregory "Rodney" Moynahan Memorial Scholarship.)
(everyone who attends will get a copy of Three Day Threshold's brand new CD hot off the press.)
Passim's in Cambridge. 6:30pm doors; 8pm show. $17 general admission. ALL AGES.
Brian Webb; Shane Hines.
Rosebud Bar in Somerville. 10pm. $5.
The Rationales; Autumn Hollow Band.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM
Brockton, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at
http://www.waaf.com
ON THE RADIO
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
ChurchBoston. 7pm doors. $8. 21+
Hope Before the Fall; Moe Pope; Acaro; Force Fed Lies; Colin of Arabis.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 18+
WBOS presents Crash Kings; Paper Tongues.
House of Blues in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $20. ALL AGES.
WAAF presents Theory of a Deadman.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9pm.
Some Small Countries; Rowe Street.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 2pm doors. $15 advance; $20 day of show. ALL AGES.
GPKism (from Japan); Seileen (from Japan); Typherus.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Jason Bennett and the Resistance; Paul and the Strings; Mark Lind and the Unloved; Burning Streets.
Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain. 8pm doors.
7th Squeeze.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $6. 21+
Happiest Lion.
Passim's in Cambridge. 3pm doors; 4:30pm show. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
Ari and Mia Friedman.
Passim's in Cambridge. 6:30pm doors; 8pm show. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Rose Polenzani.
Rosebud Bar in Somerville. 10pm.
Tony the Bookie Orchestra.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
The Entrance Band; Lights; Lord Jeff.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2010
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 18+
Adam Franklin and Bolts of Melody; Cropduster; The Crushing Low.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Paul Geremia.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 6pm doors; 6:15pm show. $15. ALL AGES.
Anti-Flag; Aiden; Cancer Bats; Fireworks.
Passim's in Cambridge. 6:30pm doors; 8pm show. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
Over a Cardboard; Sea and Cirkestra.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
James Blackshaw; Gary Higgins.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 2010
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $15. 18+
Evan Dando; The Candles; Arletta.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $9. 18+
One Night Band reunion with Milk of Amnesia. Also, Brownboot; Naked on Rollerskates; St. Helena; Apple Betty.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10. 21+
MadLove (ex-Mr. Bungle); Tristan da Cunha.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show.
$22.50 advance; $25 day of show. 18+
Galactic featuring Cyril Neville (of The Neville Brothers)
Passim's in Cambridge. 6:30pm doors; 8pm show. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
Eric Stepanian (solo acoustic); Ben Carter.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Mean Creek; Destry; Where the Land Meets the Sea.
VENUE MENU
All Asia, 332 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
(617) 497-1544 http://www.allasiabar.com/
The Beachcomber, 797 Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy
(617) 479-8989 http://beachcomberquincy.com/
ChurchBoston, 69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Dante's at Firefly's, 516 Adams Street, Quincy
(617) 471-0011.
http://dantes.firefl..._Quincy_Schedule.pdf
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston 02215
(888) 693-BLUE http://www.hob.com/boston
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com
Middle East club, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
http://www.mideastclub.com
Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain 02130
(617) 524-9038 http://www.midwaycafe.com/
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02215.
(617) 562-8800. http://www.thedise.com/rockclub/index.html
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/
Rosebud Bar, 381 Summer Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 666-6015 http://rosebudbardavis.com/
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites, Facebook, and MySpace pages, as well as blogs,
posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility
for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Sun, Jan 24, 2010, 10:24 P
PlaylistList for Turn It Up Till 11 Jan. 17th, 2010
Heavy British Blues was the theme for this weeks show. Thanks to guest Dj David Browne for stoppin' in and lending a hand.
I'll Be Creepin'- Free
Split Part One- Groundhogs
50,000 Miles Beneath My Brain- Ten Years After
You Shook Me- Jeff Beck GroupAin't Yer
Comin' Home Babe- Blodwyn Pig
Roll Over Lay Down- Status Quo
Armchair Woman- Mahogany
Trance- Oliver
Hellbound Train- Savoy Brown
Going Home- Ashkan
Rattlesnake Shake- Fleetwood Mac
Acid Bean- Killing Floor
You Make Me Sick (Live)- Climax Blues Band
Ain't No Peace- Jasper
Woman- Free
Chauffeur- Black Cat Bones
Universal Joint-
Hard Meat
Most Of The Time-
Status QuoTell Mama- Savoy Brown
Walk On The Water- Blodwyn Pig
roger@turnitup.com
- Sat, Jan 23, 2010, 10:52 P
What’s happening tonight?
Wow. If you were to look at the calendar it's almost as if the Elevens was the only place in town doing anything!
Arli was great tonight.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2010, 12:00 P
What’s happening tonight?
Tonight at the Black Moon Music Lounge:
The Mark Manley Band and the Reprobates Blues Band.
Two bands for the price of 1!
Located at 37 State Street in Belchertown MA.
oh yeah.....with JOPEY on da Drums!!
- Fri, Jan 22, 2010, 10:32 A
What’s happening tonight?
Darlingside, a brand new Noho band, is playing at Silk City Tap Room in Florence at 9 p.m. A bio can be found below, and you can check the band out at www.darlingside.com
Darlingside is a string-rock quintet recently settled in Northampton, MA. The band formed at Williams College, where they shared the stage with such acts as Guster, The Format and The Ken Oak Band. Darlingside’s sound is characterized by elegantly crafted cello-violin duets, soaring harmonies, catchy hooks and compelling beats. Musical influences range from Radiohead to Nickel Creek, Beethoven to Phoenix. In 2010, these five multi-instrumentalists and their bold new songs are poised to explode onto stages all across the Northeast.
- Fri, Jan 22, 2010, 9:24 A
What’s happening tonight?
I got this from a friend:
> darn it, Invictus no longer playing at Pleasant St. What's
> going on in Northampton tonight? date night with the hubby...
Help me help my friend... if you have events happening tonight (or any night) in town, please post it to www.HampMusic.com -- intended to be the free, central place for all things music in the Hampshire area.
- Thu, Jan 21, 2010, 12:44 A
Weekly Band E-Mail #111.0 NEWS January 21st, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #111.0 January 21st - January 27th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
Too many stories that were time-sensitive came in this week, so the Weekly Band E-Mail has been split into two portions.
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Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles played two sold-out shows at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge on January 1st and 2nd. Both shows were recorded, and the material from them will be released as a live album in a few months.
The band's next project is producing a live DVD funded solely through fan contributions. SBBS recorded the DVD at the Livery in Benton Harbor, Michigan on Sunday, January 17th. They are making the DVD without any financial help from their label, Sugar Hill Records, and are instead seeking to raise the roughly $5,000 needed to produce it.
Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles are asking you to become a part of their band family by giving in any amount to the DVD donation page on their online store. The proceeds will fund the filming, production and duplication of the DVD. A pledge of $25 or more entitles you to a copy of the DVD upon completion, and a donation in any amount makes you a part of their 'List of Loves', a section of the liner notes listing all who made this daunting venture possible. Donations will be accepted until they have enough to finish the DVD.
Here is the link to donate:
http://www.sarahborg....com/stores/home.php
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Fans of Eli "Paperboy" Reed will be pleased to know that Eli and The True Loves recently travelled to the upstate New York home of Daryl Hall to play songs, eat some food, and record the whole thing for Daryl's "Live from Daryl's House" webcast. The show starts off with a great version of the Average White Band's soulful instrumental "Pick Up the Pieces," with Alan Gorrie, bass player for the AWB, sitting in for the show. Daryl and Eli also cover Hall and Oates' "Uncanny" and "Storm Warnings" by Philly soul legends The Volcanos. And Daryl joins in on a brand new Eli song, "Pick a Number."
This video is about an hour long, so make sure you have an hour free to watch it uninterrupted.
Here is the link:
http://www.livefromd.../index.php?page=ep27
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Ace of Hearts Records has released "The Neats, 1981-84, The Ace of Hearts Years." The disc was re-mastered by legendary indie producer Rick Harte from their original studio recordings, and tracks previously availablle on first pressing vinyl have now been artfully compiled into a dynamic unit that preserves the essential feel of the original recordings.
From touring with international acts like R.E.M., to sharing the stage with the likes of Mission of Burma and The Lyres, The Neats were deservedly recognized as innovators in a constantly evolving music landscape. Along the way, they created a memorable piece of Boston rock history and forged an unparalleled sound that pureed post-punk pop with psychedelic garage rock.
The Neats will soon be playing some shows to support this release. The CD is now available for $15 + $2.25 shipping and handling at the Ace of Hearts website http://www.aceofheartsrecords.com/index.html
Click on "Order" at the top of the page.
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"Big Ray" Neades, guitarist and songwriter for the legendary western Mass. band Miss Reed, passed away in his sleep on December 14th at the age of 42. Dave Trenholm, who was also in Miss Reed, has put together a tribute show to raise money for funeral and burial expenses for the Neades family.
The benefit will be at the Sierra Grill in Northampton, the site of the former Bay State Cabaret, on Thursday, January 28th, starting at 10pm. A donation of $5 will be requested, and it is a 21+ show. Performing will be:Dave Leboeuf, Paul Rocha, Amy Fairchild, Tom Shea, Ken Maiur, Fraser Stowe, The Bamboo Steamers, The Ray Mason Band, Randy LaBelle, and the remaining members of Miss Reed.
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Punk rock musician Jay Reatard passed away at his home in Memphis, TN on Wednesday, January 13th at the age of 29. He was born Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. Lindsey had released recordings as a solo artist and as a member of The Reatards and Lost Souls. His first solo album, "Watch Me Fall," was released by Matador Records in August 2009. Friends of Lindsey said he had been complaining of flu-like symptoms about three weeks before his death.
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle passed away on Monday, January 18th at her Montreal home. She died as a result of sarcoma, a form of cancer she was first diagnosed with 3-1/2 years ago. Kate McGarrigle performed widely with her sister Anna for three decades, recording ten albums. She was the mother of singers Rufus and Martha Wainwright, and the ex-wife of Loudon Wainwright III.
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The muisc portion of the 2010 South By Southwest Festival, better known as SXSW, will run for five days beginning Wednesday, March 17th. SXSW is actually a whole bunch of shows held in venues all over Austin, TX. Many of these shows are run by indie record labels, and many important people in the music industry attend these shows. For more info, go to http://sxsw.com/music/shows/bands
Badges for the SXSW Music and Media Conference gives you access to all of the music industry panels that are held during the day at the Austin Convention Center and the hundreds of musical acts that are presented on over 80 stages all over Austin at night. These badges are $500 through February 12th, and may be purchased at http://sxsw.com/attend
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The line-up for the 2010 Coachella Music and Arts Festival has been announced. The festival will be held in the desert at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA for three days and nights beginning Friday, April 16th.
Among those performing on Friday are LCD Soundsystem, Them Crooked Vultures, Echo and the Bunnymen, The Specials, Public Image Ltd., Passion Pit, Benny Benassi, and Grace Jones. Rap superstar Jay-Z will close that night's show.
Muse will be headlining Saturday's show. Also performing will be Faith No More, MGMT, Hot Chip, Shooter Jennings, The Dirty Projectors, and Corinne Bailey Rae.
Sunday's show will feature performances by The Gorillaz, Pavement, Orbital, Spoon, Sly and the Family Stone, Julian Casablancas, Gary Numan, Yo La Tengo, Deerhunter, and Charlotte Gainsbourg. Also performing will be Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, who bills himself as Thom Yorke???? when he performs solo.
Coachella is once again offering fans the chance to purchase tickets on layaway. Three-day packages are $269, not including Ticketmaster charges.
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The Center for the Arts at the Armory in Somerville has hired MassConcerts booking agent Josh Smith to help bring all-ages events to the venue. Because the Armory is in a residential neighborhood, weeknight shows would end by 10:30pm, and shows on Friday and Saturday nights would end by 11pm.
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Here is Mark Sheehan's review of Round Two of The Happy Valley Showdown, held at The Elevens in Northampton on Sunday, January 10th.
Leisure Colony had the weekly misfortune of drawing the first slot, which after three years has yet to deem a winner if memory serves correct. This was a band I had my money on and I've yet to be right about that in three yrs also. The first time Bill and I booked them they were a high powered keyboard pop driven dancey band with great harmonies and I liked them immediately. I ended up being late to week two so only caught their last two songs, and Bill informed me they performed a quieter, more mellow set. Then I saw them go into their cover of Judas Priest's "Breaking The Law," which they switched up their band formation and did kind of a blue grass barbershop quartet version of the song. It was impressive and I love when bands take the covers and make them their own. They are recording with Slaughterhouse now and I'm looking forward to the album and hope they book the record release with us.
Darlingside went second and I knew of this band as they lived underneath my apartment and practiced almost 24 hours a day. They are a very talented young, new band and The Advocate did a very complimentary review of their debut EP, stating if they didn't know they were local the writer would have thought them a California band. They are a lil' on the lighter side for my tastes but I think teenage girls will fall in love with this band...and then... they covered what I thought to be the toughest song on my list of covers:"Knights Of Cydonia" by MUSE which is equal parts spaghetti western Tarantino soundtrack music, Queen vocal harmonic solo's and thrash guitar riffs which they handed to us with a shredding mandolin! Fuckin Awesome! My camera for some reason is hiding my recording of their cover so hopefully someone else recorded it or my camera will give it up as it was inspiring.
The Excuses went third I believe (it's been a week, sorry) and this band was the first to sign up for this year's Showdown. I had never heard them and was impressed as they ripped through a 100 mile an hour set of punk rock perfection. Bill and I I were on the sidelines contemplating which of the punk songs on the cover list they were going to do when they jumped into "Mama Said Knock You Out" by LL Cool J. Strange that in two weeks two bands covered this from a vague list in the covers section that states "any old school hip hop song from 86"-93". I'm always honest so I will state that I hate that song and more or less all LL Cool J songs except for maybe "Rock The Bells" or something from his debut album, other than that I would've stated "any old school hip hop song from 86"-93" except for LL Cool J, MC Hammer or Vanilla Ice, but I didn't, and this isn't a review of cover songs, it's a review of a near perfect, blistering set of punk rock!
*There was a lil' mistake in the math at the final judging, a first in The HVS history and so Darlingside,The Excuses, and The Frills will all go to The Final Showdown Feb 21st, the third Sunday in February, so get there early as there will be more bands than usual. In The Final Showdown there are no covers and the bands are just judges on their original material.*
The Original Cowards were next and I booked this band's first show almost a year ago. Tthe band has gone through a few line up changes and this was the tightest, most impressive set by these guys I've ever seen. The Original Cowards have gotten their shit together ladies and gentlemen and they fuckin' rock now and I urge everyone to go to their shows. They write great, catchy, indie rock pop songs and you'll hear many influences like Velvet Underground etc. and they just have that 1990's Western Mass Northampton sound I love and grew up on and it's a pleasure seeing this act tighten up rather than disband and call it quits. I can't wait to see where they go from here. They covered "Honk If Your Lonely" bu Silver Jews and it was a crowd sing-a-long!
The Frills played fifth, and we had also booked their first Northampton show a few months back and they have also tightened up their act. This was the best I've seen from them and we love booking brand new bands and watching their talent increase. They covered a sort of medley version of "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "Good Vibrations" by The Beach Boys. The Beach Boys bring happiness to a room!
The Telephone Company played last with one member short and ripped into their set White Stripes style as a duo, guitar and drums. Tthe 1st time we booked them I really liked guitarist/singer Nick Bush's style. Kind of a blues'y, indie, sloppy Pavement style but with a great songwriting talent and ability to shred underneath, that comes through with a fever. They surprised with their cover of Ohio Express's "Yummy Yummy Yummy" and closed out the night on a high note. This is a band you should also catch if you see their name on a bill in the future.
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ON THE TELEVISION
There will be a national telethon to raise money for victims of the January 12th earthquake in Haiti. The telethon is called "Hope for Haiti," and will air on Friday, January 22nd, 8-10pm Eastern. The telethon will be hosted by MTV Networks, and will air commercial free on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, BET, The CW, HBO, MTV, VH1, and MTV. Performers include Jay-Z, U2, and Rihanna. The event will be hosted by actor George Clooney in Los Angeles, singer Wyclef Jean in New York, and CNN's Anderson Cooper in Haiti. Money raised will go to five relief organizations working on the ground in Haiti: Wyclef Jean's YELE Haiti Foundation, UNICEF, Oxfam America, Partners in Health, and the Red Cross.
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ON THE RADIO
Every year Triple J radio in Australia conducts the world's largest listener poll to determine the Top 100 songs of the past year. Over 800,000 people voted in last year's poll, and "Sex on Fire" was voted number one. This year's countdown runs from 8pm Monday to 4am Tuesday for those of us on the East Coast of the United States. To listen live, go to http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/
And if you miss portions of it, want to hear it again, or want to save it to your Real Player, the countdown is broken up into three chunks and is archived on the website about a week or two later. Triple J gives constant support to Australian bands and musicians, including playing their music on the radio and putting together shows for them to play at.
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue, band, and musician web sites, MySpace and Facebook pages, as well as blogs, posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility for errors on these sources.
- Thu, Jan 21, 2010, 12:37 A
Weekly Band E-Mail #111.0 LISTINGS January 21st - January 27th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #111.0 January 21st - January 27th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
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413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2010
RE-ANIMATE THE BAYSTATE
BENEFIT FOR NORTHAMPTON ARSON VICTIMS
Sierra Grille in Northampton. 10pm. $3 donation requested. 21+
Fat Worm of Error; The Steamrollers; Behavior; Sway; Sharkee Katz; Tumblecatpoofypoofpoof; Huntergatherer; Carolyn Conspiracy.
[all proceeds go to the Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund]
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2010
Apollo Grill in Easthampton.
National Convention (residency); Storm the Ohio; Sitting Next to Brian (CD release)
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Charlie Apicella and Iron City.
Bart's Cafe in Greenfield. 7:30-9pm. ALL AGES.
Ray Mason.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performer)
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
The Reprobates; Mark Manley Band (blues)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $17.50 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Carolina Chocolate Drops.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
Lady Sasquatch; Kid Infinite.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee.
Darik and the Funbags.
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 8pm.
Wild-Wood
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
MID-WINTER METALFEST NIGHT ONE
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $7. ALL AGES.
Scrap Metal (from NY); Lost Since a Thought; Hate Tank (from NY); Twisting Karma.
(a limited number of two-night passes are available at the store for $10.)
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. $5. 21+
Love Bomb.
Theodore's in Springfield. 10pm. no cover.
The Savage Brothers.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2010
BENEFIT FOR NORTHAMPTON ARSON VICTIMS
Academy of Music in Northampton. 8pm. $15. ALL AGES.
Arlo Guthrie; Winterpills; Primate Fiasco.
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Spouse; Parlour Steps.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
The One Smith; Dave Dersham.
Brass Cat in Easthampton. 10pm. 21+
The Lonesome Brothers.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $16 advance; $19 at door. ALL AGES.
Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem; Judith Havers.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee.
Limited Sight.
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 8pm.
Leo T. and the Mercy Dees.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
MID-WINTER METALFEST NIGHT TWO
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 6pm. $7. ALL AGES.
Warsynium; The Emergency Empire (from NY); When I Came Back From Death; The Poachers (from NY); Western Massacre.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. $5. 21+
Evenspeak.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover.
Murali Coryell.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 2010
HAPPY VALLEY SHOWDOWN ROUND FOUR
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. $2. 21+
Los Ritual; Danger Bird; Two Tents; Graph; Doug Ratner and the Watchmen; The Matt Silberstein Band.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $22.50 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Bill Charlap Trio.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 6pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
This Is Hell; Incendiary; Defeater; Battleships.
MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 2010
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Guy DeVito and Friends (jazz)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Danny Holt.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
VENUE MENU
Academy of Music, 274 Main Street. Northampton 01060.
Apollo Grill, Eastworks Building, 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton 01027.
(413) 517-0031 http://apollo-grill.com
Bart's Cafe, 286 Main St., Greenfield
(413) 641-0030.
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Brass Cat, 65 Cottage Street, Easthampton 01027
(413) 527-4085
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.myspace.com/maximumcapacity
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Avenue, first floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-1150 http://www.myspace.com/sierragrillemusic
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern,920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $10.
Bull Run Soundstage with One Step Further.
The Grog in Newburyport. 8pm. $3. 21+
Soul Robot; Merrimack Delta Dub Set.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9pm.
Metal Thursday LXXXIV: Soul Remnants; Ichabod; Boarcorpse; Archaic Decapitator.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 8pm show. $15 advance; $20 at door.
Steve Forbert.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Trick Bag Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Chris Fitz.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
White Lightnin.
Mill Street Brews in Southbridge. 6:30pm doors; 8pm show. $15 advance; $17 at door.
Days of the New; Tiny Music (tribute to Stone Temple Pilots); The Reach; Crumb.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $40 advance; $45 day of show.
Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys.
Next Page Blues Cafe in Weymouth. 9:15pm. no cover.
Racky Thomas Band.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
DoomRiders; BovaChevo; MotherBoar; Phantom Glue.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2010
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
The Gratefuls; Border Road.
Club Oasis at London Billiards in Worcester. 8pm doors. $7. 18+
Dirtnap Entertainment presents Renegade; Endstage; The Circadian Rhythm; The Reach; Demons Alley; Genre Whores; Death by Fame.
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $10. 21+
The Fat City Band.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Babe Pino Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $10 advance; $15 at door. 21+
Entrain; The Grateful Dread.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $18 advance; $20 day of show.
Steve Forbert; Rebecca Pronsky.
Next Page Blues Cafe in Weymouth. 9:15pm. no cover.
Mission of Blues.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester 7pm doors; 8pm show. $22 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Arch Enemy; Exodus; Arsis; Mutiny Within.
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Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Guns of Navarone; The Stress; Eric Sommer.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $45.
Eddie Money.
Whiplash in Stoughton. 7pm. $6.
Nuclear Theatre (formerly Boston's Warhead).
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
PARKER WHEELER'S BLUES PARTY(tm)
The Grog in Newburyport. 6-10pm. $7. 21+
Murali Coryell.
MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 2010
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 2010
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 2010
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Club Oasis at London Billiards, 70 James Street, Worcester 01603
(508) 799-7665 http://www.londonbilliards.com
Dante's at Firefly's, 350 East Main Street (Route 20), Marlborough.
(508) 229-BLUES.
http://dantes.firefl...borough_Schedule.pdf
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com
Mal's Lounge, George's Restaurant, 77 Washington Street, 3rd floor, Haverhill
(978) 374-5150 http://www.georgesonwashington.com
Mill Street Brews, 18 Mill Street, Southbridge 01550
(508) 764-6900 http://www.millstreetbrews.com/
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org
Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad Street, Weymouth 02453
(781) 335-9796
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com
Whiplash, 63 Wyman Street, Stoughton
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21ST, 2010
CNC INDIE MUSIC MARATHON NIGHT ONE
All Asia in Cambridge. 7pm. $6 for 21+; $10 for 18+ 18+ 7-10pm; 21+ after 10pm.
Christie Leigh; Robin Young; Superfrog; Ballou; kuuluuko.
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
F Nice Records presents The Silver City; Uncle Monsterface.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 8pm. $7.
Tommy Dempsey.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. 18+
Ryan's Smashing Life presents Parlour Steps; The Beatings; Action Verbs; Spouse.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $8. 18+
On A Friday Night presents Pretty and Nice; Mystery Roar; Nooka Jones (live)
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $13 advance; $15 day of show. 18+
People Under the Stairs (from CA) (OM Records); Grieves With Budo; Kenan Bell; D-Tension.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $10. 21+
The Shills (residency); The Doctors Fox; The Rex Complex.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Pastures of Plenty.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Findlay Brown; Marc Pinansky; Rick Berlin; Sodafrog.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22ND, 2010
CNC INDIE MUSIC MARATHON NIGHT TWO
All Asia in Cambridge. 7pm. $6 for 21+; $10 for 18+ 18+ 7-10pm; 21+ after 10pm.
Benjamin Burgess; Josh Penslar; Caitlin Krisko; Hanibal Montana; Chris Cubeta; ModGun.
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
Hear Now Live presents The Burnt and Bruised; The Proper Villians; Jen Kearney and the Lost Onion; Grow.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm.
Old Men Playing Chess.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:45pm.
Black River Sound; Emergency Service.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 9pm doors. $9 advance; $10 day of show. 18+
Midatlantic; The Lights Out; Muy Cansado; Leo Blais.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 21+
Automatons; Mongrel; The Evil Streaks; Maniacal.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem; Judith Ayers.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
The Everyday Visuals; MeAndJoanCollins; Thickj as Thieves.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2010
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
Hear Now Live presents Ryan Laperle; Jen Kearney; Ellis Ashbrook; Fire In the Field; Taste.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm. $8.
LSD Enigma; The Varmints; The Crybabies; Kenne Highland; Fireking.
Dante's at Firefly's in Quincy. 9:30pm. 21+
Torpedo Ray.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. 21+
Vanyaland presents Winter'pop 2010 featuring Freezepop; BM Linx; Twin Berlin; DJ Michael V.; DJ Vadum Rankin.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
The Love Dogs.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Bring The Knife (debut show) (ex-Destruct-A-Thon); Ashers; Razors in the Night; Motherboar; August Spies; Hannaford and the Heartstoppers.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Love In Stockholm; The Phix; Re Up; Joy Daniels.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 21+
Battlefields; Rosetta; City of Ships; Faello Nor.
Passim's in Cambridge. 3:30pm. $8 general admission. ALL AGES.
Alastair Moock; Mark Erelli.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $16 general admission. ALL AGES.
Rachel McCartney.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM
Brockton, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.waaf.com
StraightAngular will be joining Carmelita in the studio tonight at 11:30pm.
ON THE RADIO
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com Mascara will be joining Anngelle
live in the studio this week.
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
Chasing Blue; Whiskey Boys; Dublin Free Press.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 18+
Team Shred Productions presents Tin Soldier; Webb and the Weienheimers; Tallahassee.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 8:30pm.
Dale Watson.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $8 advance; $10 day of show. 18+
FNice Records presents Hello Ninja; The Susan Constant; The Culprit Policy; Ship High in Transit.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $6. 21+
Kal Marks; Arvid Noe; Baby Brainwaves; Hyena.
Passim's in Cambridge. 7:30pm. $25 general admission. ALL AGES.
Passim All-Stars with Bill Novick and Guy Van Duser; Mason Daring and Jeanie Stahl; Bill Staines; Stuart Schulman.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
The Young Victorians; Lizz Potter; Chloe Bean and the Spills.
MONDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 2010
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 18+
The Allston Pants; Zip-Tie Handcuffs; Colin and the Cancer.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Derek Adams; Vostok 4; Strange Brew; Insigniya.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
Blue Star Burns Red; Astronomer; After My Own.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $22 general admission. ALL AGES.
Ryan Montbleau; Julian Velard.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
Stereo Flys; Some Say Fire; The Organ Beats.
Dante's at Firefly's in Quincy. 8pm. 21+
Ernie and the Automatics.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 18+
Team Shred Productions presents The Proselyte; The Bathory Silence; Deathamphetamine; Baliset.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Reunion Band.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $8. 18+
Margin Walker; Pile; Mutt; Empires (from Chicago)
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $6. 21+
Holy Rattlesnakes; Low Sweeping Branches; Paul Shepard.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $22 general admission. ALL AGES.
Ryan Montbleau; Julian Velard.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Major Stars (CD release); Black Clouds; Reports.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH, 2010
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
Light.Sweet.Crude; In Like Lions; Clarias (residency)
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 18+
Leisure (EP release); Emil and Friends.
BENEFIT FOR RIGHT TURN IN ARLINGTON
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7pm. Suggested donation $15.
The Matthew Stubbs Band; All Star Blues Revue featuring Per Hanson, Michael Mudcat Ward, Ron Levy, Duke Blues, Darrell Nulisch, Diane Blue, Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt, Racky Thomas, Phil Pemberton, Gretchen Bostrom, Jamie Lynn Hart, Dick Lourie, Nat Simpkins, Big Jack Ward, Barrett Anderson, Mike Null, Julien Kasper, Nick Adams, Gregg Miller, Luke Mulholland, Tony Gallo, Dan Lawson and Woody Giessman.
(Right Turn offers creative drug and alcohol treatment plus mental health services for creative folks such as musicians and artists.)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $9. 18+
The Peppermint Patties; Old Jack; Logan 5 and The Runners; 926 Main St. Apt. 2 (members of Harry and the Potters); Cult of Point Break Society.
ALSO the premiere screening of the movie "One Night Band."
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $7. 21+
Scourge; Give Zombies the Vote; Urias.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
An Acoustic Cafe evening with Carrie Rodriguez and Ben Sollee.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
28 Degrees Taurus; Arms and Sleepers; Atlas Ladder; Concord Ballet Orch Players.
VENUE MENU
All Asia, 332 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
(617) 497-1544 http://www.allasiabar.com/
ChurchBoston, 69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Dante's at Firefly's, 516 Adams Street, Quincy
(617) 471-0011.
http://dantes.firefl..._Quincy_Schedule.pdf
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com
Middle East club, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
http://www.mideastclub.com
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites and MySpace pages, as well as blogs,
posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility
for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
- Fri, Jan 15, 2010, 10:37 A
Benefit show at the Academy SOLD OUT
The show featuring Arlo Guthrie at the Academy of Music in Northampton, scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd, is now SOLD OUT. Great news for the victims of the Dec. 27th arson fires in Northampton, who will be beneficiaries of all the money raised.
- Thu, Jan 14, 2010, 12:40 A
Weekly Band E-Mail #110.0 January 14th - January 20th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #110.0 January 14th - January 20th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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Henning Ohlenbusch of Northampton heads up the Rub Wrongways record label, whose roster includes School For the Dead, The Fawns, Bourgeois Heroes, and Sitting Next to Brian. Occasionally, the Rub Wrongways Caravan of Stars will play as a single unit. Six or so musicians will all play together supporting each other's songs. The group of six will play the music of four different bands, with each band's lead singer taking the microphone.
The Caravan of Stars had the privilege of ending the Tom Petty tribute at the Iron Horse in Northampton on Thursday, January 7th. Here is Henning's review of the show:
You know how sometimes you just really want a good pizza? Then you get a good pizza and you bite into it and it is the greatest thing that you have ever tasted? Then you eat another slice and another slice and it is completely amazing pizza, the best meal ever? Then you eat one slice too many? Then you sit back and say "I ate too much pizza"? Then five minutes later the thought of eating more pizza makes you gag?
That's a little bit how I feel about Tom Petty right now.
I still love pizza and I know I'll be devouring it again in the future and I still love the music of Tom Petty and I know I'll be devouring that in the future. Maybe even tomorrow. But, right now, if I digest anymore Tom Petty...OK this is crazy and too fake to be real, but I swear this is real, Don't Back Down just came on the radio. As I was typing that last sentence I was thinking, "Watch, the radio is now going to play a Tom Petty song." And they did! Man oh man, why does life have to be so perfectly movie-like all of the time?...You know what? I don't mind hearing this song right now at all. I guess the radio proved my whole scenario false. Well, never mind then. You can just ignore that whole pizza metaphor...come to think of it, I could go for a slice right now, too bad the best pizza place in town closed.
Anyway, the point is that this whole past week has been about the music of Tom Petty. We had a few full band practices and a lot of playing and singing the songs around the house. Last night's Don't Do Me Like That, A Tribute To Tom Petty at the Iron Horse was a marathon of a show. It started at 7:00 and I'm not even sure what time it ended. I think it was around 11:30. That's four and half hours in a no-standing-room and terribly hot room. That's three full length movies worth of live music, most of it Tom Petty songs.
I had a wonderful time being swaddled in the camaraderie of the music community. My only gripe was that there was not a single place to sit down (which is awesome because it meant that a lot of people came out to the show). It's not possible for me to stand for that long of a time so I had to often retreat to the green room and sit down there. Which meant I had to miss several of the performances. If I had a nice chair upstairs, I would have immersed myself in the show. Instead I went up and down and heard a few of the songs as just bass and drums through the club's floor boards.
Everything that I saw and heard was just really great. Not a stinker in the bunch.
By the time the Rub Wrongways Caravan took the stage at the end of the night, the crowd had thinned out considerably. The half that stayed were the die-hards, the tough kids, the endurance masters, the Petty fans, the music fans, the I-don't-have-to-work-in-the-morning gang, the late night revelers, the too drunk to stand up crowd, the persistent, the getting-our-money's-worth, the troopers. I don't blame anyone for leaving. It almost seemed insane to stay in that sauna for that long. But those that did used their insanity to fill the room with great spirit and optimism.
Our set flew by. It wasn't close to being as tight and musical as it was in our quiet comfortable practice space, but I think we made up for that by shear will of energy and rock-and-roll. Guitars came unplugged, guitars fell out of tune, feedback squealed but I loved every second of it. For the final song, we had chosen Refugee. Brian was adamant about
it when he saw that nobody was playing that song.
When I listened to it in preparation for the show, the first thing I realized is that Ken Maiuri had to play the organ and F. Alex Johnson had to play the guitar. Those parts just seemed custom made for those two players. Then we had to work out who would sing the song. It's really high. It's not an easy song to sing. It's high and powerful. I sent a message to a chosen group
of singers and finally we decided that Ray Mason, Scott Lawson, and Rick Murnane would each take a verse. We'd also just invite anyone else who wanted to come up on stage. I don't know how many people were up there but when I turned around the stage was full of friends.
[The Iron Horse Entertainment Group presented a check in the amount of $2,771 to the Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund as a result of money raised from this show.]
[to learn more about the Rub Wrongways label and/or their artists, visit http://rubwrongways.com/caravanofstars.html
[to read Henning's blog, visit http://rockumentary.net
Here is a YouTube video for "Stop Dragging My Heart Around" by The Grownup Noise from that show:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1pXzUyhmHk
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Group Deville played at McFadden's Pub in Haydenville on Saturday, January 9th. That show raised $680 for the Pioneer Valley Red Cross. This money will also go to aid the victims of the Dec. 27th arson fires in Northampton.
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The list of shows to benefit the victims of the arson fires in Northampton continues to grow.
The first benefit will be at the Sierra Grille on Thursday, January 21st. Performing will be Fat Worm of Error, The Steamrollers, Behavior, Sway, Sharkee Katz, Tumblecatpoofypoofpoof, Huntergatherer, and Carolyn Conspiracy. The show begins at 10pm, a donation of $3 will be requested, and the show is 21+ In addition to the donation at the door, a "hat" will be passed around for anyone wishing to donate more. Proceeds go to the Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund..
Next up is a benefit at The Rendezvous in Turners Falls on Friday, January 22nd, beginning at 9:30pm. Performing will be Opel, King Falcon, and The True Jacqueline. This is a 21+ show. A donation of $5 will be requested, and proceeds go to the Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund.
The biggest news is the addition of a show at the Academy of Music in downtown Northampton on Saturday, January 23rd, featuring Arlo Guthrie. All proceeds go to the Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund. This show is now completely SOLD OUT.
There will be another benefit on Thursday, February 4th at PACE, which is the Performing Arts Center of Easthampton. Details on this show will be forthcoming.
And finally, there will be a benefit at Bishop's Lounge on Saturday, February 6th. The Alchemystics will be performing. This show begins at 10pm, and the show is 21+.
This list will continue to be updated at
http://www.simpletexts.org/northampton/
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There will be a benefit for the father of Los Rokeros' drummer Zach Pine at the Moose Lodge in Westfield this Saturday, beginning at 4pm. Zach's father David has been diagnosed with cancer, and is currently receiving chemotherapy treatment at a Boston hospital. A donation of $15 will be requested, with the proceeds going to help with Mr. Pine's medical bills.
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The winners of Round One of the Happy Valley Showdown on January 3rd was Tidwell's Treasure. Here is a YouTube video of the band performing "Minton the Explorer" that night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsGPT5R-T1Q
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There was a three-way tie for Round Two of the Happy Valley Showdown on January 10th. The Frills, Darlingside, and The Excuses all move on to the final round on Sunday, February 21st.
Here is a YouTube video of The Frills doing a medley of The Beach Boys's "Wouldn't It Be Nice" and "Good Vibrations"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpa50HytRks
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A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti just after dark on Tuesday, January 12th. The initial earthquake was centered just 10 miles from the capital city of Port-au-Prince, destroying most of its buildings and leaving its two million residents pleading for help. Haiti is considered to be one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, and as I write this, humanitarian aid is starting to pour in from around the world.
Singer Wyclef Jean has changed the focus of his foundation, Yele Haiti, into a fundraising tool in the aftermath of this immense disaster. He has set up an easy and quick way for anybody, no matter what their income level, to donate money quickly to the people of Haiti. Either you can use your cell phone to text YELE to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund (the $5 will be charged to your cell phone bill). To contribute more than $5, and to read Wyclef Jean's statement, go to http://www.yele.org/ Ninety cents of every dollar raised goes directly to the people of Haiti. And by the way, "Yele" means "cry freedom."
And if you have friends or family in Haiti that you are looking for, Radio Soliel D'Haiti in Brooklyn can help. They have established communication with the only radio station in Haiti that is still broadcasting, and callers to Radio Soleil can have their questions or concerns communicated directly to Haiti. To listen to Radio Soliel online, go to
http://www.radiosoleil.com/radiosoleil.htm
You will have to register as a first-time listener, but that process is quick and totally free.
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ON THE TELEVISION
The Cribs from Wakefield will be appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this Monday, January 18th. Technically, the show will be on in the first hours of Tuesday, January 19th since it begins at 12:35am. Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is carried on all NBC television stations..
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[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2010
Sierra Grille in Northampton. 10pm. $2. 21+
The Milkman's Union; Goldwater; Two Man Guy (featuring Alex F. Johnson and Scott Hall of The Drunk Stuntmen)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2010
Apollo Grill in Easthampton.
National Convention (residency).
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Thick As Thieves.
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. 21+
Black Pyramid; Hot Black; The Uncomfortables; Sun Gods in Exile.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $24 advance; $27 at door. ALL AGES.
Cheryl Wheeler; Kenny White.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Liston's in Worthington. 9pm. no cover.
The Ray Mason Band.
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 8pm.
The Council.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $8; $7 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
Darlingside; A Sign Before; The Big Sway; FORT! The Band; Armory.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9pm. 21+
Metal show featuring Static Age (Misfits tribute); Endcount; Mycomium.
Theodore's in Springfield. 10pm. no cover.
Mike Law and the Playboys.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Rocky Roberts and Friends featuring Ray Mason, Bob Hennesy, Don McAulay, and Bethanie Yeakle.
Bishop's Lounge in Northampton. 8pm. $5.
Shokazoba; The Macrotones.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Meghan Beaudry.
Brass Cat in Easthampton. 10pm. 21+
The True Jacqueline; Orca Age.
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. 21+
Special reunion show of Shoot the Dancing Bear.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $24 advance; $27 at door. ALL AGES.
Cheryl Wheeler; Kenny White.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
Drug Rug; Bunny's a Swine; Nina Violet.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 8pm.
John Brandoli
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performer)
FRIENDS OF DAVID PINE CANCER BENEFIT
Moose Lodge in Westfield. 4pm. $15 donation requested.
Los Rokeros; Whiskey Junction.
Pearl Street ballroom in Northampton. 8pm. $17.50 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Donna the Buffalo.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $8; $7 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
Flesh Temple; North of Orange; Omegas; The Slobs (from Montreal); Bare Bones.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Boris Garcia.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover.
Ozzie Williams and the Marion Street Band.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2010
HAPPY VALLEY SHOWDOWN ROUND THREE
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. $2. 21+
Bella's Bartok; The Pinter Moment; Carolyn Conspiracy; Sore Eros; JP and the Redemptions; Ms. Hicks.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $12.50 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
Jeffrey Foucault.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 7pm $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
The Acacia Strain; Disembodied; Torche Bearer; Callimg All Creeps; Years Since the Stormm
MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2010
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2010
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 2010
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $12.50 advance; $15 at door. ALL AGES.
Carrie Rodriguez; Ben Sollee.
(Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.)
VENUE MENU
Apollo Grill, Eastworks Building, 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton 01027.
(413) 517-0031 http://apollo-grill.com
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Bishop's Lounge, 41 Strong Avenue, third floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8900 http://www.mulinos.com
(ask to be transferred to Bishop's)
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Brass Cat, 65 Cottage Street, Easthampton 01027
(413) 527-4085
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Liston's Bar and Grill, Old North Road, Route 143, Worthington 01098
(413) 238-5353
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Moose Lodge, 56 Washington Street, Westfield 01085
Pearl Street Nightclub, 10 Pearl Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686. http://www.iheg.com
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Avenue, first floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-1150 http://www.myspace.com/sierragrillemusic
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern, 920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $10.
Bull Run Soundstage with Tim Cahill and PJ Shapiro.
The Grog in Newburyport. 8pm. $3. 21+
Maganahans Revival; The Still.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9pm.
Metal Thursday LXXXIII: Goreality; Summoning Hate; Bog of the Infidel; Random Mandatory Beatings.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 8pm show. $14 advance; $18 at door.
The Dixie Bee-Liners.
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $8. 21+
Jim Ambrose and the Generous Poor.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Crane Street Blues Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Blues Your Daddy.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm. 21+
Richie Rich and the 24 Karat Funk Band.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $15 advance; $17 day of show.
Eilen Jewell Band.
Next Page Blues Cafe in Weymouth. 9:15pm. no cover.
Chris Stovall Brown's birthday party with Madeleine Hall.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
The Automatons; The Pathetics; Slitstitch; The Egos; The Evil Streaks.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $40; $45.
Dave Mason.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 6pm doors; 8pm show. $16 advance; $20 at door.
Joe Louis Walker.
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
Young Neal and the Vipers.
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $8. 21+
Bruce Marshall.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
The WildCats Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Third Man High.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm. 21+
Scrapomatic Blues Band (featuring Mike Mattison of the Derek Trucks Band)
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $15 advance; $17 day of show.
Kris Delmhorst; Jeffrey Foucault.
Next Page Blues Cafe in Weymouth. 9:15pm. no cover.
Cindy Daley Band.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 8pm show.
$22 advance; $25 day of show. ALL AGES.
Nile; Immolation; Krisiun; Abigail Williams; Dreaming Dead.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Honor Roll Productions presents The Neighbors; Castine; Patty Keough and The Boys.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
PARKER WHEELER'S BLUES PARTY(tm)
The Grog in Newburyport. 6-10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. 21+
Duke Robillard; Sunny Crownover and the Duke Robillard Band.
MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2010
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2010
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 2010
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Dante's at Firefly's, 350 East Main Street (Route 20), Marlborough.
(508) 229-BLUES.
http://dantes.firefl...borough_Schedule.pdf
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com
Mal's Lounge, George's Restaurant, 77 Washington Street, 3rd floor, Haverhill
(978) 374-5150 http://www.georgesonwashington.com
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org
Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad Street, Weymouth 02453
(781) 335-9796
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14TH, 2010
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. 21+
9pm Timberfakes
10pm You Scream I Scream
11pm Miss Fairchild
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 8pm. $8.
8pm Dirigible Ego
9pm Tim Mugenest
10pm Absence
11pm Sans Nomenclature
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm.. $8. 18+
Mellow Bravo; Lovers, Muggers, and Thieves; Soccer Mom; Whitey.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $10. 18+
The Gary Backstrom Band; The Grass Gypsys; All of the Animals.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Grateful Dread.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $5. 18+
Minus8Bit.com presents Minusbaby; Disasterpiece; Organstar; Active Knowledge; Br1ght Pr1mate; DJ Radio Scotvoid.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Duc'n It Easy; Daybreaker; Spectator; Full Tilt; Satch Kerans; Pleasant Sweaters.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $8. 21+
The Shills (residency);
Paradise Rock Cllub in Boston. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $25. 18+
Joey McIntyre; DJ Costa.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $14 general admission. ALL AGES.
The Dixie Bee-Liners; Christabel and the Jons.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Wyatt King and Sex Machines; The Few; The First Annual; The Rationales.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2010
The Beachcomber in Quincy.
Beantown Boozehounds; The Tin Thistles; Ten Pints In; Bottles and Sorrows.
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. 21+
Team Shred presents Varsity Drag (ex-Lemonheads) (CD release); I-Pistol; Loud Clappers.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm. $8.
9pm The Full-Time Dreamers
10pm Jenna Paone
11pm Fictional Monsters
12midnight Jesus and the Argonauts
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $15. 18+
JMP Live presents Sub Swara.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:45pm.
Toussaint and Buru Style.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $12. 18+
Drug Rug; Nina Violet; Movers and Shakers; Mikey French Fries.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 21+
Team Shred Productions presents Continental (ex-Dropkick Murphys/Outlets);
Bomb Squad Larry (ex-The Freeze/Give); Frank Booth's Car.
Paradise Rock Cllub in Boston. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $20. 18+
Mission of Burma; The Konks.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $20 general admission. ALL AGES.
Tony Trischka.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Mojo Kick; Hot Protestants; Westgate; Preacher Roe.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2010
The Beachcomber in Quincy.
The 16th Graders.
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. 21+
Reggae Church.
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm. $8.
9pm Shakespeare Riots
10pm Topheavy
11pm The Dune Buggies
12midnight The Vogon Poets
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm.. $7. 21+
Streight Angular; Conversations With Enemies; The Great Vibration; Cars on Mars.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $25. 18+
Wale; Bad Rabbits (CD release); Blak Madeen; Samuel Adams.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10 advance; $ 12 day of show. 18+
Endway; Your Vegas; Defeo; OK Captain.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $13 advance; $15 day of show. 18+
The Wrens; Choo Choo La Rouge; Southeast Engine.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 21+
IPR presents Cortez; Infernal Overdrive (ex-Quintaine Americana/Cracktorch); Owl Watcher (ex-The Hidden)
Paradise Rock Cllub in Boston. 8pm doors; 9pm show. $20. 18+
Mission of Burma; Bunnies.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $22 general admission. ALL AGES.
Vance Gilbert; Adrien Reju.
Western Front in Cambridge. 9pm-1:30am.
Foundation Rockers, a 9-piece all-star reggae band, presents a tribute to Prince Buster.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM
Brockton, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at
http://www.waaf.com
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. 21+
Ribs; Art Decade; Ultra Violent Lights; DJ Nooka Jones.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm.. $7. 18+
World Jam with I Rasti; The Dubbest; Thundering Lion; Jah N I Band.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $15. 18+
Spacehog; The Daily Pravda; Sing Orpheus.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 1pm doors. $10 advance; $12 day of show. ALL AGES.
Team Shred presents Stay; Hollywood Lies; Love Via Dance Machine; Life on Hold; Small Talk.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $18 advance; $20 at door. 18+
Cracker; Camper van Beethoven.
Paradise Rock Cllub in Boston. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $17.50. 18+
WFNX presents The Cribs;; Adam Green; The Dead Trees.
Passim's in Cambridge. 4:30pm. $10 general admission. ALL AGES.
Kellen Zakula.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Audrey Ryan; Richard Julien.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Larcenist; Coyote Kolb; Lonesome Republic; We Were Ghosts.
MONDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2010
ChurchBoston. 7pm doors. $10. 21+
Ammonia Booking presents
8pm Lee Marshall
9pm Nothing But Enemies (ex-Defcon 4)
10pm Panzerbastard (ex-Wrecking Crew)
11pm AXCX (performing "Picnic of Love")
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. 18+
The Glisten Effect; East Over Kent; Melophobe Band.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Percent Apparel presents Protean Collective; Infinite Descent; Mourning the Dead; Smite the Righteous.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
Caulfields!
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Jess Klein; Matt the Electrician.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. 21+
9pm Pick Up Freud
10pm Pregnancies
11pm The Rockefeller Fortune
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm.. $10. 18+
Fenway Recording Sessions presents Freelance Whales; Faces on Film; Animal Tropical.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. 18+
The Clique; Angry Furniture; AMPM.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Deb Cowan; Bill Cooley.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Throwed.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Dawn Landes and the Hounds (CD release); Danielle Doyle.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Major Stars (CD release); Black Clouds; Reports.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 2010
ChurchBoston. 8pm doors. 21+
9pm Jet Black Sunrise
10pm The Swearwolves
11pm Clarias (residency)
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm.. $8. 18+
Furnace; Finisher (CD release); Black Thai; Watchfire.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $8. 18+
ITTHEVERB (CD release); The Dirty Dishes; Devil and a Penny.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Evan Marien; Animal Zoo.
BENEFIT FOR ALTERNATIVES FOR COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT (ACE)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Boston Molasses Disaster; Self Assembly; Hot Molasses (EP release); Young and Old.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $15. 18+
Profuse 73; The Gaslamp Killer; Voices Voices.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $18 general admission. ALL AGES.
Hanneke Cassel (CD release)
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 8:30pm.
Sun Cut Flat; Nat Osborn; Lyle Divinsky; Rob Zilla.
VENUE MENU
The Beachcomber, 797 Quincy Shore Drive, Quincy
(617) 479-8989 http://beachcomberquincy.com/
ChurchBoston,69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com
Harpers Ferry, 158 Brighton Avenue, Allston 02134.
(617) 254-9743. http://www.harpersferryboston.com
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com
Middle East club, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
http://www.mideastclub.com
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02215.
(617) 562-8800. http://www.thedise.com/rockclub/index.html
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org/
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
Western Front, 343 Western Ave (corner of Putnam), Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-7772. http://www.thewesternfrontclub.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites and MySpace pages, as well as blogs,
posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility
for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Thu, Jan 7, 2010, 11:17 P
Arlo Guthrie at the Academy
Word has just come in that there will be a HUGE show to benefit the victims of the Dec. 27th arson fires in Northampton. The show will be at the Academy of Music in downtown Northampton on Saturday, January 23rd. Performing will be Arlo Guthrie, Winterpills, and Primate Fiasco. Tickets are $15, and all proceeds go to the Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund.
Here is the link for more info:
http://www.academyof...ckets.html#event0021
There will be more details coming.
- Thu, Jan 7, 2010, 12:25 A
Weekly Band E-Mail #109.0 January 7th - January 13th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #109.0 January 7th - January 13th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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Here is Mark Sheehan's review of Round One of the third annual Happy Valley Showdown, which was held at the Elevens in Northampton on Sunday, January 3rd.
King Falcon had the misfortune to draw 1st band of the 1st night of Year Three, never a good slot as the sound isn't really set yet and the band isn't comfortable (or buzzed) yet. So they start their set and the usual comfort shown by K.F. hadn't really set in but the songs still came across well. They'd been performing as a two piece lately and were a three piece tonight. They did three of there strongest songs and the cover was The Pogues "Dirty Old Town", I should've guessed a fellow Irishman woulda picked that from the list! What more do I say, sound sucked, the band new it and couldn't change it but gave it their all and alot of people who've never seen the band did and regardless, were impressed. The band, impressed, I think, a lot by Levin Schwartz's band put out a public call on Facebook Tuesday about the direction Jesse wants the band to go and is looking to form a bigger, consistent outfit with which to tour, record, practice and play, so I think the next time we see King Falcon will be a new incarnation! Keep your eye out!
Tidwell's Treasure went 2nd and completely changed gears with an electrified, powerful set, lead guitar, bass, sax, drums. This band is new to us and have repeatedly impressed Bill and I both with their energy and crowds. Their keyboard player was missing this night but these guys are born performers. The bass player is the hypeman for the band, their Flava Flav if you will, calling out to the crowd, telling jokes and looking as though he'll explode with excitement, and he's like that every timethey've played. They covered "Breaking The Law" by Judas Priest .
It's hard to figure out this bands original sound as they're all over the place musically. Seems like a band full of band geeks, hipsters, jam band fans, fans of Monday Night Football, jazz imprecianados and lazy surfers (drummer Tidwell). So the sound is a lil' part of all that delivered with the speed of a meth freak. Tidwell's were the winner of
week one.
Levin Schwartz & The Long Goodbyes drew 3rd and sadly with the switch in sound back to acoustic and a huge member band the sound sucked until song three and four, and when the sound was set it was like it'd been dialed into perfect. Whistling and glockenspiel, it's a favorite of mine and at the start of song three I loved this band. Parts Primate Fiasco, Rusty Belle and The Amity Front delivered with the precision of a dreamy Spring breeze and then song four, Sloop John B by The Beach Boys. Their version was fucking magical! Harmonies, different members doing different yet intricate, important parts delivered with the confidence of a band who will not need The Happy Valley Showdown to declare them with any title. They came from starting gigs at the Iron Horse and the fanbase of the above mentioned bands are big but the bands in that fanbase don't generally attract new audiences and if there's one reason I do the Showdown, and there is only one, and that's to expose great new bands to people that wouldn't regularly see them in the hopes that when people see one of these bands billed somewhere they will go see them, and I think people will with this group. I think they won over a few new peeps! They came in third with the crowd (first withthe judges - the point system sucks along with any battle format, maybe I can have a Showdown where it's not a battle but people still come? Oh wait, that's the shows Bill and I book every week)
Eddie Holly went 4th and is a staple of the Noho music scene who is back onscene and I think just jumped on the showdown cuz he's fuckin awesome. Eddie performed as a two piece (joined later by Eric Gaffney of Sebadoh) which is actually a shame as he has a new album out with a full band of long time valley musicians and if he was able to play with the entire band woulda blew the crowds faces off. Read this -
http://www.facebook....note_id=123532489363
it is my review of his new cd and I urge everyone to seek it out and look out for Eddie's shows in the future. He covered Cake's She''ll Come Back To Me.
The Doomsday Ladies were 5th and are a really fun band made up of most of the guys responsible for being the guys behind the scenes for some of the best shows at the Calvin Theatre and Iron Horse, the sound guys, riggers, lighting etc. I really just want to get to the fact that they completely won over everyone when they launched into Spike Jones' Der Fuhrer's Face! What The Fuck!?! Amazing! Bill picked this cover and we were both in a
state of shock and bliss that anyone would even attempt this song as a cover and they did it with ease. Truly a stand out from this years Showdown and I don't believe anyone'll be able to top this. BRILLIANT!!!
Easthampton Savings Band jumped on the bill last minute to fill a slot that opened due to a band canceling. This is a brand new act in every sense of the word and played the only four songs they new! E.S.B. are made up of two couples and longtime Valley residents and musicians. Jenna, the front(wo)man for the band, was a natural performer and won at least one of the judges over completely. Jenna brought cookies for the judges, a HVS first, but I think it was their powerhouse performance that won over the audience if not all of the judges and it was the audience vote that pushed them into the #2 spot of the night. They covered Mama Said Knock You Out by LL Cool J with vocals, violin, guitar and drums! I love when the HVS more or less forces a new band onto the scene and a band plays their first show ever at one of The Showdowns! I can't wait to see how they progress as a band.
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The new CD by Boston singer-songwriter Ellis Paul, titled "The Day After Everything Changed," will be released on Tuesday, January 12th. Hard copies will be available at Newbury Comics locations or at http://www.newburycomics.com Download copies are available at ITunes.
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The full-length documentary film about Northampton's Young@Heart Chorus, which was released nationwide by Fox Searchlight Pictures about a year ago, will be shown on most PBS television stations this coming Tuesday,
January 12th, as part of the "Independent Lens" series. It will be on at 9pm eastern, and then repeated four hours later at 1an eastern.
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Pitchfork Media reported on Monday, January 4th that Boston singer-songwriter Will Dailey will be part of a music theater collaboration between writer Stephen King and John Mellencamp titled "Ghost Brothers of Darkland County." Besides Dailey, other cast members include Elvis Costello, Neko Case, Kris Kristofferson, Roseanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, boxer Joe Frazier, the Blasters' Dave and Phil Alvin, actor Glenn Morshower from the FOX TV series "24", and Stephen King and John Mellencamp.
Stephen King's website reports that producer T-Bone Burnett is turning the production into a triple-CD/book package. The site quotes Mellencamp as saying that the package will be "an experience more akin to listening to an old radio show with music".
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Bang Camaro, America's favorite metal choir, called it quits just before their last show back in early December. The band sent out a two-sentence notice thanking all their fans for all their support just a couple of days before what was to be their last live show at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston on Saturday, December 12th, 2009. To properly commemorate Bang Camaro's enormous success, here is a link to the official video to "Push Push (Lady Lightning)" from their debut album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHyg-pead3w
Amanda Palmer once again collaborated with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall in Boston on New Year's Eve. But before she took the stage, Amanda did a nice run-through of "House of the Rising Sun," playing ukelele and backed up by Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade. This video is much quieter than all the others from the New Year's Eve show because it doesn't have any of the crowd sounds. Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UK_rda4SyY
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[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
413 AREA CODE
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Small Change.
BENEFIT FOR NORTHAMPTON ARSON VICTIMS
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $10 advance; $13 at door. ALL AGES.
Don't Do Me Like That: A Tribute to Tom Petty.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
(all proceeds go to the Pioneer Valley Red Cross)
Here is a list of the performers taking part:
Jim Armenti
Ray Mason
F. Alex Johnson
Rocky Roberts
Jason Bourgeois
Ryan Quinn
Golden Bloom
Orange Crush
Matthew Carefully
Henning Ohlenbusch
Brian Akey
Sitting Next to Brian
Thane Thomsen (The Figments)
The Fawns
Group DeVille
Rusty Belle
SwillMerchants
Levin Schwartz (Amity Front)
Spouse
National Carpet
Frank Manzi
Ben Demarath
Erik Alan (Amity Front)
Fancy Trash
The Grownup Noise
Bob Hennessy
Carrie Olson
RE-ANIMATE THE BAYSTATE.
Sierra Grille in Northampton. 10pm. $2. 21+
The Justice League; The Numbskulls; The Damaged.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2010
Apollo Grill in Easthampton.
National Convention (residency); Brian T. Marchese.
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
Bud and Budd: The Kind Buds.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
The Ellingtones.
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 9pm.
Pitchfork.
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 9pm. 21+
BOB.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $15 advance; $18 at door. ALL AGES.
Vance Gilbert; Rebecca Correia.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
Hendersin; L-ement.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee.
Talos.
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 8pm.
The Kwajmal Jazz Band.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $7; $6 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
The Purse Snatchers (from CT); The Egos (from Boston); Dreimz; The Poncherellos.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm.
Merrick Section (CD release) (alt. country)
Theodore's in Springfield. 10pm.
Dog Deck.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2010
The Basement in Northampton. 8pm. no cover. 21+
The Reprobate Blues Band.
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $5. 21+
The Slide Sessions with Brooks Williams and Jim Henry.
Brass Cat in Easthampton. 10pm. 21+
Kobra Kai; The Uncomfortables.
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 7:00pm.
Brooke Brown Saracino; Abi Tapia.
BENEFIT FOR NORTHAMPTON ARSON VICTIMS
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. $5 donation. 21+
The Fawns
The Thungs
School for the Dead
The Plastic Higgins Band
Friends of yours
Philip Price
Thomas Matthew Campbell
Brandee Simone
Jon Bartlett
Sitting Next to Brian
(all proceeds go to the Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund)
BENEFIT FOR NONOTUCK PRESCHOOL
First Churches in Northampton. 3pm. $8 adults; $7 kids. ALL AGES.
Rani Arbo and daisy mayhem (CD release party)
Flavours in the Berkshires in Pittsfield. 9pm. 21+
Static.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $17.50 advance; $20 at door. ALL AGES.
Rory Block.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $8 advance; $10 at door. ALL AGES.
The Dutchess and the Duke; Medication.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
BENEFIT FOR NORTHAMPTON ARSON VICTIMS
McFadden's Pub in Haydenville. 8pm.
Group Deville.
(no cover, but all proceeds go to the Northampton arson victims)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $7; $6 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
Art Decade; Ten Minute Turns; The Hybrid.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
The Jason Connelley Band.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9:30pm.
Mississippi Jon Short.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Talon of the Blackwater.
HAPPY VALLEY SHOWDOWN ROUND TWO
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. $2. 21+
The Frills; The Telephone Company; The Original Cowards; The Excuses; Leisure Colony; Darlingside
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $20 advance; $23 at door. ALL AGES.
Crooked Still.
(children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult)
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 6pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
Within The Ruins; Acaro; Morning of the Tragedy; Darkness Dwells; Forsaken the Sky; I Love the Nightlife.
MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 2010
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Mandy Burry (jazz)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Blues jam hosted by The Reprobates Blues Band.
VENUE MENU (all in Massachusetts)
413 AREA CODE
Apollo Grill, Eastworks Building, 116 Pleasant Street, Easthampton 01027.
(413) 517-0031 http://apollo-grill.com/
The Basement, 21 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Brass Cat, 65 Cottage Street, Easthampton 01027
(413) 527-4085
Burrito Rojo, 50 Third Street, Turners Falls
(413) 863-3111 http://www.myspace.com/burritorojo
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
First Churches, 129 Main Street, Northampton
Flavours in the Berkshires,75 North Street (enter on McKay Street), Pittsfield 01201
(413) 443-3188. http://www.flavoursintheberkshires.com
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com/
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.myspace.com/maximumcapacity
McFadden's Pub, 109 Main Road (Route 9), Williamsburg 01096.
(413) 268-0223. (no website)
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
The Sierra Grille, 41 Strong Avenue, first floor, Northampton 01060.
(413) 584-1150 http://www.myspace.com/sierragrillemusic
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern,920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2010
Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. 7pm. $10.
Bull Run Soundstage with John Schindler.
The Grog in Newburyport. 8pm. $3. 21+
Soul Robot; Casey Herlihey.
Gulu Gulu Cafe in Salem. 8pm.
28 Degrees Taurus; Audrey Ryan.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
Don't Call Me Shirley.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9pm.
Metal Thursday LXXXII with Legion; Rite of Passage; Kesera (from ME); Evince Ethos.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2010
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $10. 21+
Delta Generators.
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Smoke House Lightning Blues Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Soundtrack to Monday.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
The Lisa Love Experience.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $15 advance; $17 day of show.
Back Eddy Bluegrass and Reunion Band.
Next Page Blues Cafe in Weymouth. 9:15pm. no cover.
Cheryl Aruda and Dirty Blonde.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 7pm doors; 8pm show.
$20 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
MetalSucks presents Korpiklaani; Tyr; Swashbuckle; White Whizzard.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Route 44; Danny Pease and the Regulators; The Lights Out; Mack the Knife.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2010
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
Russ Costa and Medicine Man.
Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough. 9:30pm. $15. 21+
Draw the Line (Aerosmith tribute)
Gilrein's in Worcester. 9:30pm. 21+
Nightworks Band.
The Grog in Newburyport. 9pm. $5. 21+
Monkeywax.
Mal's Lounge at George's Restaurant in Haverhill. 9pm.
The Brandy Band.
Narrows Center in Fall River. 7pm doors; 8pm show. $18 advance; $20 day of show.
Ellis Paul.
Next Page Blues Cafe in Weymouth. 9:15pm. no cover.
Jim Atkinson Band.
Palladium downstairs in Worcester. 6pm doors; 6:30pm show.
$20 advance; $22 at door. ALL AGES.
New England Concerts presents Age of End (CD release); Candy Striper Death
Orgy; Undertow; Boring Kind of Guy; She Cried Another Night.
Ralph's Rock Diner in Worcester. 9:30pm.
Angry Johnny and the Killbillies; Planetoid; HotBlack; Slitstitch.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 8pm. $20.
The James Montgomery Band.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
The Memphis Bound benefit featuring Toni Lynn Washington; J Place Band; The Chris Fitz Band; Diane Blue.
PARKER WHEELER'S BLUES PARTY(tm)
The Grog in Newburyport. 6-10pm. $5. 21+
Matt Stubbs; Sax Gordon Beadle; Mark Hickox; Chris Rivelli;; Amadee Castenell.
Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach. 7pm. $45.
Little Feat; The Adam Ezra Group.
MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 2010
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2010
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2010
VENUE MENU
Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Road, PO Box 1228, Route 2A, Shirley 01464.
(978) 425-4311; 877-536-7190. http://www.bullrunrestaurant.com
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Dante's at Firefly's, 350 East Main Street (Route 20), Marlborough.
(508) 229-BLUES.
http://dantes.firefl...borough_Schedule.pdf
Gilrein's, 802 Main Street, Worcester 01610.
(508) 791-BLUE. http://www.gilreins.net/
Gulu Gulu Cafe, 247 Essex Street, Salem 01970
(978) 740-8882 http://www.gulu-gulu.com
The Grog, 13 Middle Street, Newburyport 01950.
(978) 465-8008. http://www.thegrog.com
Mal's Lounge,George's Restaurant, 77 Washington Street, 3rd floor, Haverhill
(978) 374-5150 http://www.georgesonwashington.com
Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan Street, Fall River 02721.
(508) 324-1926 http://www.ncfta.org
Next Page Blues Cafe, 550 Broad Street, Weymouth 02453
(781) 335-9796
Palladium, 261 Main Street, Worcester 01608.
(508) 797-9696 http://www.thepalladium.net
Ralph's Rock Diner, 148 Grove Street, Worcester 01605
(508) 753-9543 http://www.myspace.com/ralphsdiner
Tupelo Music Hall, 4 Ocean Front North, Salisbury 01952
(603) 437-5100 http://www.tupelohallsalisbury.com
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METRO BOSTON
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $8. 21+
Big East (CD release); De Osos; Sleepy Very Sleepy; Falling Still (from CA)
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 8pm. $7.
8pm Chris Fullerton
9pm Jodi Griffith
10pm Michael Rakusin
11pm Stan Martin
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9 advance; $10 at door. 18+
MassConcerts presents Tigers Jaw; End of a Year; Afficionado; Where the Land Meets the Sea; Zlam Dunk.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. 18+
Paper!
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Nawi (from Ecuador)
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10:30pm.
Krucial Reggae; dis and dat band.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $10. 21+
The Shills (residency); Justin Shorey; Bearquarium.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 6pm doors. $15. ALL AGES.
Parachute; Safety Suit; Chad Perrone (solo)
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Anne Keating; Suzie Brown.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. $8.
8:40pm Cathode Rays
9:35pm Spirit Kid (CD release)
10:35pm Main Drag (CD release)
11:30pm Babydriver
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
9pm The Damaged
9:45pm Refuse Resist
10:30pm The Welch Boys
11:15pm Joe Coffee (from NYC)
12midnight Hudson Falcons (from NJ)
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm. $8.
9pm The Brooklyns
10pm-1:30am The Clydesdall Cowboys
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $10. 18+
Sasquatch and the Sick-a-Billies; The Acro-Brats; The Resurrectionists.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 9:45pm.
Muzik Makerz (r&b and hip hop)
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 21+
HiveSmasher; Led to the Grave; Fuck Everyone; Cutthroat Society.
Paradise Rock Club in Boston. 8pm doors. $20. 18+
WFNX presents Julian Casablancas.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $10. 21+
9pm Chelsea Automatic (from OH);
10pm Musaic
11pm Executive Order
12midnight The Vital Might
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm. $8.
The Egos.
Dante's at Firefly's in Quincy. 9:30pm. 21+
The Elbow Room.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 21+
The Fatal Flaw; Arletta; Technoir MA
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show.
$10 advance; $12 day of show. 18+
Leedz Edutainment presents Slaine.
HOT STOVE COOL MUSIC BENEFIT
House of Blues in Boston. 6pm doors; 7pm show. $40. ALL AGES.
State Radio, The Low Anthem, Tinted Windows (with members of Hanson,
Cheap Trick, Smashing Pumpkins, and Fountains of Wayne), the HSCM All
Stars (Bronson Arroyo, Peter Gammons, Bill Janovitz, Theo Epstein, Ken
Casey), and a special set by Kay Hanley of Letters to Cleo.
(all proceeds benefit A Foundation to be Named Later, a division of the Red Sox Foundation)
Johnny D's in Somerville. 10pm.
The Band That Time Forgot.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. $9.
9pm Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
9:50pm The Cold Goodnight
10:45pm The Flo
11:45pm Ship High in Transit (CD release)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rockis the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM
Brockton, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.waaf.com
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
9pm Stroamata
10pm Margin Walker
11pm A Ravens Sorrow
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 18+
Stephen MacDonald and the Okay Win; Apollo's Clark; Big Big Buildings; Dilysi.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. 18+
Dan Emino.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 3pm. $7. 18+
Witch Trial Records presents presents Get Laid; L'antietam; Chronic Youth (from FL); Red Friends.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Maeve.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. $10.
9pm Viva Viva
10pm Medication
11pm The Dutchess and the Duke
MONDAY, JANUARY 11TH, 2010
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $5 advance; $7 at door. 18+
Viva Viva; Coralcola; DJ John Barera.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $7. 21+
Crucifist; Born of Thunder; Deathamphetamine; Rampant Decay.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $25 general admission. ALL AGES.
Bruce Molsky; Darol Anger.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
The Lonely Pinecones; Destructo Ghost; Tom Flash and the Lightning Band.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. 18+
MassConcerts presents Movits!; One Happy Island.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Caroline Doctorow; Maryann Rossoni (folk)
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. $7.
9pm The Deckhands
9:50pm Joshua Madore
10:40pm The Roman Numeral Three
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 2010
Church Boston. 8pm doors. $6. 21+
9pm Chris Frasco
10pm Fly Upright Kite
11pm Clarias (residency)
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 18+
The Hollow Sounds; Necktie Party.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $5. 18+
Fred Shafer; Chad LaMarsh; Riley Etheridge.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Claudia Schmidt (folk)
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
Summoning Hate; Scaphism; Stiff.
T.T. the Bear's Place in Cambridge. $7.
9:15pm Jaggery
10:15pm Molly Zenobia and the Machine
11:15pm What Time Is It Mr. Fox?
VENUE MENU
Church Boston,69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston 02115.
(617) 236-7600 http://www.churchofboston.com
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Dante's at Firefly's, 516 Adams Street, Quincy
(617) 471-0011.
http://dantes.firefl..._Quincy_Schedule.pdf
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com
Harpers Ferry, 158 Brighton Avenue, Allston 02134.
(617) 254-9743. http://www.harpersferryboston.com
House of Blues, 15 Lansdowne Street, Boston 02215
(888) 693-BLUE http://www.hob.com/boston
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston 02215.
(617) 562-8800. http://www.thedise.com/rockclub/index.html
Passim Center,47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.clubpassim.org
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites and MySpace pages, as well as blogs,
posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility
for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Sat, Jan 2, 2010, 2:39 A
Benefit shows for Northampton fire victims
There are already several shows set up for the victims of the Northampton arson fires on Sunday, December 27th.
The first is on Saturday, January 9th at the Elevens, starting at 9pm. A donation of $5 will be requested, and it will be a 21+ show. Performing will be The Fawns, Friends of Yours, Henning Ohlenbusch, Bourgeois Heroes, Visitations, Thomas Matthew Cambell, Sitting Next to Brian, Brandee Simone, Gabriel Sullivan, and Jon Bartlett.
There will be a show at the Sierra Grille on Thursday, January 21st, starting at 10pm. A donation of $3 will be requested, and this is also a 21+ show. The line-up is Fat Worm of Error, The Steamrollers, Sway, Behavior, Tumblecatpoofypoofpoof, Huntergatherer, and Carolyn Conspiracy. Proceeds go to the Northampton Neighbors Relief Fund.
There will be a show at the Rendezvous in Turners Falls on Friday, January 22nd, starting at 10pm. More details to come.
There will be a show at the Performing Arts Center of Easthampton ((PACE) on Thursday, February 4th. More details to come.
And finally, there will be a show at Bishop's Lounge on February 6th featuring the Alchemystics. More details to come.
This list will continue to be updated at http://www.simpletexts.org/northampton/ and here on hampmusic.
- Thu, Dec 31, 2009, 10:49 P
Weekly Band E-Mail #108.0 January 1st - January 6th, 2010
WEEKLY BAND E-MAIL #108 January 1st - January 6th, 2010
By BRIAN ANASTASI bananastasi@comcast.net
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The yearly tradition of gathering together a whole bunch of local musicians
and bands to do their interpretations of one artist continues at The
Iron Horse in Northampton. This will be the fifth year this is being
done, and Tom Petty will be the artist being covered this time around.
The show is entitled Tom Petty: Don't Do Me No Wrong, and will be on
Thursday night, January 7th. Each performer will do one Tom Petty
cover, and they also have an option of doing an original. So besides
being a huge Petty-fest, it is a great way to get a taste of some of
the best musicians in western Mass.
Here is a list of the performers taking part:
Jim Armenti
Ray Mason
F. Alex Johnson
Rocky Roberts
Jason Bourgeois
Ryan Quinn
Golden Bloom
Orange Crush
Matthew Carefully
Henning Ohlenbusch
Brian Akey
Sitting Next to Brian
Thane Thomsen (The Figments)
The Fawns
Group DeVille
Rusty Belle
SwillMerchants
Levin Schwartz (Amity Front)
Spouse
National Carpet
Frank Manzi
Ben Demarath
Erik Alan (Amity Front)
Fancy Trash
The Grownup Noise
Bob Hennessy
Carrie Olson
This year's show has taken on extra special meaning now that the folks at
Iron Horse Entertainment Group have agreed to donate all proceeds from
the show to the Pioneer Valley Red Cross to aid the victims of the
Northampton arson fires. Tickets are $10 in advance. As with all Iron
Horse shows, it is all ages, but children 13 and under must be
accompanied by an adult. This show is sure to sell out quickly, so if
you are even thinking of going, I suggest you buy your ticket now at
http://www.iheg.com
On the morning of Sunday, December 27th, four homes and four automobiles were
torched between 2am and 3:15am, all within a half mile of each other. Another car
and automobile was also attempted to be set ablaze, butt these attempts were
unsuccessful. Firefighters from 14 communities helped Northampton firefighters in
their attempts to keep up with the blazes. On Tuesday, District Attorney Elizabeth D.
Scheibel said that the fires were deliberately set and appear to be related.
Even though I live in Amherst, which is about 13 miles from Northampton, these fires had a personal effect on me. The home at 26 Union was occupied by Glenn Siegel, Laura Seftel, and their two children, Henry and Arlo. Glenn was and still is general manager at WMUA at UMass/Amherst, and was always a patient and gentle mentor to me during my 15 years at the radio station. I last saw Glenn at the WMUA 60 year reunion dinner in
October of 2008. Ironically, the only thing Glenn did not lose in the fire was his huge CD and vinyl record collection. My thoughts and prayers go out to Glenn and his family.
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One of the people performing at the benefit, Brian T. Marchese, who is the
drummer and singer for Sitting Next to Brian, was also a victim of a fire in Northampton on May 9th, 2006. When I asked Brian to reflect back on his own experience in the context of the current situation, here is what he wrote:
I was living by myself at 11 Trumbull Rd (off of King St), in a house with four apartments.
I'd been living there about three years. I was dating a woman and on this particular night was staying at her place about half a mile away. Very odd, but I'd forgotten my cell phone in the apartment, and so had no idea about the fire when it was happening, and while friends who lived nearby were watching it happen and trying in vain to see if I was
okay.
The next morning I got up to go to my apartment, feed my cat and get ready to go to work.
I found Trumbull to be a chaotic scene of fire engines and police tape. My stomach sank
when I realized it was all around my place. A fireman stopped my car to tell me that I
had to turn back and I told him "but that's where I live.."
He had me park down the street and they let me in. I'll never, ever forget the
sight or the smell. All that had been a lifetime's worth of stuff, all
charred and/or drenched with fire retardant. I saw my cell phone I
called my (then) girlfriend to tell her the news, as well as work
(Western Mass Regional Library) to tell them that I wouldn't be coming
in that day, or probably that week. Funnily, and sweetly, my boss asked
"but are your drums ok?" (she's come to see me play a few times).
My cat, Marianne, who was just the sweetest and cutest thing, was
unaccounted for. I shakily asked if anyone had sen her. The fireman
told me something like "cats are very quick and resilient. I bet she
jumped out a window.".
My landlord, who lived next door, and is a very nice guy, came in and tried to have some reassuring words. But, he did, inform me, that I was the one tenant who did not have
renters insurance, so that I probably wouldn't be compensated as well as the others in the house.
He told me to walk to the police station, where they asked me a few
questions, and gave me a pen and paper to draw a diagram of my bedroom,
where they determined the fire started. Now, on a good day, I'm a
horrible artist, with horrible sense of perspective. Now I was in total
shock, had only been up about 45 minutes, was unshowered and unfed,
uncaffeinated, and running on pure panic. I kept having to cross things
out or erase them because they couldn't get an accurate picture...was
my bookshelf in front of the window? Did my bed extend out the doorway?
I was flustered to say the least.
By the next day, they said they'd found poor Marianne. I didn't want to know
where or how. I also found out that they decided that my cat had jumped on
a desk lamp on a shelf near the window, which fell and ignited papers that were
in a trash can. At the time, I accepted it, even though a) she NEVER
jumped on said shelf and b) the lamp was off. Like, I hardly ever used
it. Today, I think it was, with all due respect to the Northampton
Fire Investigators, a half-assed explanation...since I wasn't insured
and since dead cats can't talk.
(now that there's talk of a "Ward Three Arsonist" that has apparently been on the
loose for a few years, I still wonder...but I'm a forward thinking person and really,
really hate digging back into that period. You asked if you ever really
recover, and well, it did change me, and put me off course for a bit,
but friends and music have been the constant sources of love and
inspiration and support)
I was just as low as I could ever imagine, and contemplating just going
with the flow and becoming a Buddhist, since I had no possessions to
give away.
Gradually, I was getting phone calls and emails that ALREADY,
a benefit show was being set up for me. Oh man. Dennis
Crommett and Henning Ohlenbusch were the main organizers, if I
remember correctly.
Henning also offered to go back to the apartment
with me and see if anything was salvageable. I said "no, I saw it, it's
all ruined. I have nothing". I'm a very lucky person to have a friend
like Henning, who insisted that we go and look around. It was horrible,
but we did find that half of my vinyl record albums had survived (they
were in a large tupperware container with a lid so the cat wouldn't
sharpen her claws on them), also, a canvas duffle bag with 10 years of
journals, and half of my photo albums. Also, half of my CD collection
was still playable, though I had to ditch the cases.
These were all amazing finds and I'm very thankful that Henning had me do
it. It was odd. He did most of the work, and I just kept kind of
joking and being absurd, probably to keep from crying or driving an
exposed nail into my forehead. My ex was there as well, and also
provided lots of support and help. As well as a temporary place to
live.
The Red Cross gave me vouchers for Target and the
Salvation Army to buy some new clothes. Lots of friends gave me
hand-me-downs too, some of which I still wear! Mark and Jen Schwaber
set up a drop spot for donations at their Night Owl Record Shop. I was
overwhelmed with people's generosity.
A month later the concert happened and it was a huge success. What it
raised sounded like a whole lot, and I took home
more cash than I'd ever seen in my life. However, after getting a new
apartment and furnishing etc, it was gone in no time (and I shopped
very conservatively, with a still present fear of having too many
possessions).
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Ironically, Tom Petty himself talked about experiencing a near-fatal arson attempt
back in the mid 1980s. He revealed this in his memoir, "Conversations
With Tom Petty," which was written by Paul Zollo and published by
Omnibus Press and released in November of 2005.
The blaze occurred on May 17, 1987 at Petty's Encino, Calif. home as he and his (now-former) wife were preparing to host her birthday party. One of their two daughters was also home, as was a housekeeper whose hair caught fire as she tried to hose down the flames. Petty also grabbed a hose, but it melted in his hands, he recalls.
Everything was lost, apart from a few guitars and some tapes, but they were lucky
to get out alive. He says he was initially dubious when told that the
fire had been deliberately lit, but then firefighters showed him where
someone had lit a can of lighter fluid and thrown it against the wall.
"We were shaken for years by it," says Petty, adding that he could not
bring himself to use the word "fire" in a song. "It's sort of like being raped,
I would imagine. It really took a long time. And it was 10 times as bad,
because you knew that somebody just went and did it. Somebody tried to off you."
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If you wish to find ways to help the victims of the Northampton arson
fires of December 27th, you can join the Facebook group, Friends of
Northampton Arson Fires, and/or visit http://www.hampshirecountycares.org/
There was also a huge explosion and fire on Christmas Eve on Lyman Street in
Holyoke. Forty-two people were displaced by that fire, and the Red Cross
placed them in temporary hotels. But on Tuesday, December 29th,
those staying in hotels were being displaced again and moved to shelters
if they had not yet secured new apartments. So the need for help in western
Mass. is overwhelming and extremely urgent. People reading this outside of
western Mass. who wish to help may do so by making an online
contribution at http://www.redcrosspioneervalley.org
Right now there is the possibility that there will be benefit shows at
the Sierra Grillle and the Elevens beginning Thursday, January 21st.
Also, the Performing Arts Center of Easthampton, or PACE, on Union
Street, has offered their space for a benefit show or shows. Updates will
appear in the Weekly Band E-Mail as these benefits take shape.
Updates that happen in between issues of the Weekly Band E-Mail
(which goes out to subscribers and is posted here on hampmusic
on Thursday mornings) will be posted here on hampmusic.
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[for the most complete listing of shows, go to
http://www.baystaterock.com and click on Local Scene at the top of the page]
413 AREA CODE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Francie and Lillian Jones; Sarah Smith.
Iron Horse in Northampton. 7pm. $22.50 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Livingston Taylor; Seth Glier.
(Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)
Iron Horse in Northampton. 10pm. $22.50 advance; $25 at door. ALL AGES.
Livingston Taylor; Seth Glier.
(Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 3pm.
Brook Batteau and the New Cosmology (formerly Honky, Thumbelina, and the Skinnyman.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Open mic extravaganza with Peter Kim and Jimmy Arnold.
(benefit for local food pantries. bring a canned good and get 1/2 off at the door.)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 9pm show. $5. 21+
Lance Santos; Ralph Carson; Jeff Tisdell.
Burrito Rojo in Turners Falls. 8pm.
The Lonesome Brothers.
Maximum Capacity in Chicopee. 18+
Glisten Effect; I Am Disaster; Eric Paquette; The Raft.
Mocha Maya's in Shelburne Falls. 8pm.
The Afternoons.
(free, but tips are encouraged for the performers)
Rebel Sound Records in Pittsfield. 7pm. $8; $7 with student I.D. ALL AGES.
Take One Car; What's Left of the Trees; Self-Made Soul; The Dance Cancer; A Paper Tugboat.
Route 63 Roadhouse in Millers Falls. 9:30pm. 21+
Rock 201.
Southwick Inn.
Vining Hill.
Theodore's in Springfield. 9pm. no cover.
The Instigators.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Dave Moson and Friends.
HAPPY VALLEY SHOWDOWN ROUND ONE
The Elevens in Northampton. 9pm. $2. 21+
Tidwell's Treasure; The Doomsday Ladies; Eddie Holly; King Falcon; Levin Schwartz
and the Long Goodbyes; The SP Hogan Blues Band.
Waterfront Tavern in Holyoke. 6pm. $10 advance; $12 at door. ALL AGES.
Lions Lions; Bringing Back the Guillotine; Challenges; Valta Merella.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 2010
Black Moon Music Lounge in Belchertown. 7pm doors; 8pm show. no cover. 21+
Robbie Roiter and Jessica Freeman (jazz)
VENUE MENU
Black Moon Music Lounge, 37 State Street, Belchertown 01007
(413) 323-0013 http://www.myspace.com/blackmoonjazz
Burrito Rojo, 50 Third Street, Turners Falls
(413) 863-3111 http://www.myspace.com/burritorojo
The Elevens, 140 Pleasant Street, Northampton 01060
(413) 586-9155 (ask to be transferred to the Elevens)
http://www.myspace.com/theelevensnorthampton
Iron Horse Music Hall, 20 Center Street, Northampton 01060.
(413) 586-8686 http://www.iheg.com
Maximum Capacity, 116 School Street, Chicopee 01013.
(413) 592-6406. http://www.myspace.com/maximumcapacity
Mocha Maya's, 47 Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls 01370.
(413) 625-6292 http://www.myspace.com/mochamayas
Rebel Sound Records,146-A North Street, Pittsfield 01201
http://www.myspace.com/rebelsoundrecordsthestore
Route 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls 01349.
(413) 659-3384 http://www.myspace.com/route63roadhouse
The Southwick Inn, Routes 10 and 202, Southwick 01077.
(413) 569-5031. http://www.myspace.com/thesouthwickinn
Theodore's, 201 Worthington Street, Springfield.
(413) 736-6000 http://www.theobbq.com
Waterfront Tavern, 920 Main Street, Holyoke 01040
(413) 896-5448
http://www.ogre26.com/waterfronttavern.html (all ages)
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508, 781, 978 AREA CODES
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2010
The C-Note at Nantasket Beach in Hull.
Erin and the Soul Driver.
Tammany Hall in Worcester. 8pm.
Angry Debutantes; Deep Down Dirty.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Homegrown is the local music show on WPXC, 102.9FM Hyannis, every Sunday night,
10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.pixy103.com
Tammany Hall in Worcester. 3pm.
Ryan Cabrera; Matt Lowell; Angela Ross; Kenny Michaud; Eyewitness.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2010
Tammany Hall in Worcester. 8pm.
The Big Three; Rezno; Choziah; Charlie Gunna.
VENUE MENU
The C-Note, 159 Nantasket Avenue, Hull 02045
(781) 925-4300 http://www.cnotehull.com/
Tammany Hall, 43 Pleasant Street, #1, Worcester 01609.
(508) 791-6550 http://www.myspace.com/tamhall
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METRO BOSTON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 1ST, 2010
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $5. 18+
Ratfynkt; Staff Johnson; Mills Pride.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10 advance; $12 day of show. 18+
Destroy Babylon (performing The Clash's "London Calling" in its entirety); The Macrotones.
LIVE CD RECORDING
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $10 advance; $12 at door. 21+
Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
Team Shred Productions presents Bathory Silence.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
The Kevin Barry Orchestra.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2ND, 2010
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge in Cambridge. 9pm. $8.
The Frostheaves.
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $9. 21+
Slim Jim and the Mad Cows; Blow Your Face Out.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $7. 18+
Death and Taxes; The USM; Genuine Rust; Burn the Witch.
Johnny D''s in Somerville. 10pm. 21+
Luther "Guitar Jr." Johnson.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Team Shred presents Hail Plankton; Await Rescue; Elle Driver; This A.M.; Static (from Rochester, NY); The Hands Off Love Affair.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 9pm. $7. 21+
Eyewitness Deathcount; Guilty As Sin; Amigazo.
LIVE CD RECORDING
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm doors. $10 advance; $12 at door. 21+
Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES
Lake Street Drive.
TT the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 9pm. $9.
9pm Joanie Pimental
10pm Lisa Parade
11pm Seven Shades of Grey
12midnight Jaju
TOAD in Cambridge.
7:30pm Christian McNeill
10pm Stereogrove
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3RD, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Bay State Rock is the local music show on WAAF, 107.3FM Westborough/WKAF 97.7FM
Brockton, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at
http://www.waaf.com
Boston Emissions is the local music show on WZLX, 100.7FM HD-1 Boston, every Sunday night, 10pm-midnight. You can listen online at http://www.wzlx.com
Midway Cafe in Jamaica Plain. 3pm doors; 4pm show. $8. ALL AGES.
4pm Szylaks
4:55pm Sex-Wing Starfighters 5
5:45pm Threat Level Burgundy
6:40pm The Fake Boys
7:30pm The Hammer Brothers
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $10. 18+
Big Mean Sound Machine; You, Lion; And The Days Between; The 3:27's.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $5. 21+
The Brown Book.
Passim's in Cambridge. 4:30pm. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
Dan Gurney and Friends.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $25 general admission. ALL AGES.
Mary Fahl; Gregory Douglass.
TT the Bear's Place in Cambridge. $7. 9:15pm.
9:15pm Fireking
10:15pm Endstage
11:15pm Doug MacDonald Band
MONDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2010
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 21+
Victor Bravo; Plumerai; The Brother Kite; David Jackel (The Daily Pravda)
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. 18+
Hannah and the Bloodlines; Romantic Airwaves.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $15 general admission. ALL AGES.
Heather Masse (CD release); Brooke Brown Saracino.
TOAD in Cambridge.
8pm The White Owls
10pm Jen Kearney and the Lost Onion
TUESDAY, JANUARY 5TH, 2010
ON THE RADIO
Pipeline! is the local music show on WMBR, 88.1FM Cambridge, every Tuesday evening 8-10pm. Listen online at http://wmbr.org
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 18+
St. Claire.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. $8. 18+
Lesser Knowns; Half Hearted Heros; Letterday.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 7:30pm.
Three Tall Pines (folk)
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8pm doors; 8:30pm show. $6. 21+
Ryan Fitzsimmons and The Strangers of Consequence (residency); The Baker Thomas Band; Cilla Bonnie.
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $6. 18+
Migratour featuring Prince Rama of Ayodhya; Doomstar!; Fractillian; Peace and Quiet; Moon Climb the Walls; Hugfucks.
O'Brien's Pub in Allston rock city. 8pm. $6. 21+
Seth LaPointe; Cough Cough.
TT the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 9pm. $7.
9pm Ice Cream Social
9:50pm Kristen Ford Band
10:40pm The Tusken Raiders
11:30pm Davina Yannetty and Friends
TOAD in Cambridge.
7pm Rob Laurens
9pm The David Wax Museum (residency)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6TH, 2010
Great Scott in Allston rock city. 9pm. $8. 18+
Razormaze; Motherboar; Ashers; Lich King; SkullHammer.
Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city. 8pm doors; 9:30pm show. 18+
Mojo Kick; Senior Discount.
Johnny D's in Somerville. 8pm.
Zagnutt (jam rock)
Lizard Lounge in Cambridge. 8:30pm. $7. 21+
Jimmy Ryan and Hayride (residency)
Middle East up in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $9. 18+
Old Hannah; The Points North; The Accident That Led Me To the World; Ryan Lee Crosby.
Middle East down in Cambridge. 8pm doors. $18 advance; $20 day of show. 18+
ALL; Off With Their Heads; Shot Baker; The Cretins.
Passim's in Cambridge. 8pm. $12 general admission. ALL AGES.
We're About 9; Pesky J Nixon.
TT the Bear's Place in Cambridge. 9pm $7.
9pm Cropduster
9:50pm The Big Sway
10:40pm Moonstone
11:30pm Forest Henderson
TOAD in Cambridge.
7pm Fandango (residency)
VENUE MENU
Club Bohemia at Cantab Lounge, 738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 482-4920. http://www.club-bohemia.com
Great Scott, 1222 Commonwealth Avenue (corner Harvard Ave.), Allston 02134.
(617) 566-9014 http://www.greatscottboston.com
Harpers Ferry, 158 Brighton Avenue, Allston 02134.
(617) 254-9743. http://www.harpersferryboston.com
Johnny D's, 17 Holland Street, Davis Square, Somerville 02144
(617) 776-9667 http://www.johnnyds.com
Lizard Lounge, 1667 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02138.
(617) 547-0759 http://www.lizardloungeclub.com
Middle East club, 472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139
http://www.mideastclub.com
The Midway Cafe, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain 02130
(617) 524-9038 http://www.midwaycafe.com/
O'Brien's Pub, 3 Harvard Avenue, Allston 02134
(617) 782-7245 http://www.greatscottboston.com/obriens/
Passim Center, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge 02138
(617) 492-7679 http://www.passimcenter.org
TT The Bear's Place, 10 Brookline Street, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 492-0082 http://www.ttthebears.com/
TOAD, 1912 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge 02139.
(617) 497-4950 http://www.toadcambridge.com
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SAVE THE DATE
Thurs Jan 7th A tribute to Tom Petty at the Iron Horse in Northampton
(benefit for the Northampton fire victims)
Sat Jan 9th Hot Stove, Cool Music benefit at House of Blues in Boston
(benefit for A Foundation To Be Named Later, a division of the Boston Red Sox Foundation)
Sat Jan 9th James Montgomery Band at Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach
Sun Jan 10th Round two of Happy Valley Showdown at the Elevens in Northampton
Sun Jan 10th Crooked Still at Iron Horse in Northampton
Tues Jan 12th rock social at the Modern Cafe in Jamaica Plain
Thurs Jan 14th The Gary Backstrom Band at Harpers Ferry in Allston rock city
Fri Jan 15th, Sat Jan 16th Mission of Burma at the Paradise in Boston
Sat Jan 16th Drug Rug, Bunny's a Swine, and Nina Violet at Iron Horse in Northampton
Sun Jan 17th Round three of Happy Valley Showdown at the Elevens in Northampton
Sun Jan 24th Round four of Happy Valley Showdown at the Elevens in Northampton
Tues Jan 26th Ernie and the Automatics at Dante's at Firefly's in Quincy
Thurs Jan 28th, Fri Jan 29th Eilen Jewell Band at Passim's in Cambridge
Sat Jan 30th Ernie and the Automatics at Bull Run in Shirley
Sat Jan 30th RODFEST 8 featuring Three Day Threshold (CD release) at the Paradise in Boston
Sun Jan 31st Round five of Happy Valley Showdown at the Elevens in Northampton
Tues Feb 2nd Last season of "Lost" begins on ABC-TV
Fri Feb 5th Mark Nomad at The Basement in Northampton
Fri Feb 5th The Fools at Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach
Sat Feb 6th New England Winter Blues Festival at Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach
Feb 12th-14th 25th annual Joe Val Bluegrass Festival at Sheraton in Framingham
Feb 16-18 Jonathan Richman at Middle East upstairs in Cambridge
Sat Feb 20th The Bamboo Steamers at The Basement in Northampton
Sun Feb 21st Finals of Happy Valley Showdown at the Elevens in Northampton
Sat Feb 27th Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters at Regent Theatre in Arlington
Sat Feb 27th Tom Rush at Tupelo Music Hall at Salisbury Beach
Sat March 6th Ernie and the Automatics at Dante's at Firefly's in Marlborough
March 12th-March 17th Dropkick Murphys at House of Blues in Boston
Sat March 13th Marcia Ball at Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford
Fri April 2nd Winterpills at Iron Horse in Northampton
Thu April 8th Seth Glier; Luke Brindley at Iron Horse in Northampton
Sat April 10th Ted Leo and the Pharmacists at The Paradise in Boston
Fri April 16th Tom Rush at Me and Thee in Marblehead
Fri April 16th Joe Bonamassa at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston
Sat April 17th record store day
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Information for the Weekly Band E-Mail is taken directly from venue,
band, and musician web sites and MySpace pages, as well as blogs,
posters, flyers, and e-mails.. Brian Anastasi assumes no responsibility
for errors on these sources.
Please don't hesitate to send me your questions, comments,
and suggestions! DOS = Day of Show
If you are under 18 and a show is not marked ALL AGES, or if you are
between 18 and 20 years old, call the venue to find out what kind of show it is.
Always call the venue in advance to see if the show is as advertised.
The Weekly Band E-Mail is not responsible for any changes in shows.
- Sun, Dec 27, 2009, 8:42 P
Turn It Up Till 11 - LIVE ZAPPA playlist
Show's on in fifteen minutes. I hope you can tune in. 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm, WRSI, 93.9FM
Frank Zappa, Live.
1970 - Road Ladies, Chunga's Revenge
talk
1971 - Little House I Used to Live In, Live At Fillmore
1971 - Mud Shark, Live At Fillmore
1971 - What Kind of Girl, Live At Fillmore
talk
1971 - Wonderful Wino, Playground Psychotics
1974 - Penguin in Bondage, Roxy and Elsewhere
1974 - Pygmy Twylyte, Roxy and Elsewhere
talk
1974 - Approximate, YCDTOSA2
1974 - Montana, YCDTOSA2
1975 - Carolina Hardcore Ecstasy, Bongo Fury
1975 - Advanced Romance, Bongo Fury
talk
unk - The Deathless Horsie, SUAPYG
1976 - Cruising for Burgers, Zappa in New York
talk
1976 - Sofa, Zappa in New York
1988 - Elvis has just left the building, Broadway the Hard Way
1988 - Ring of Fire, Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life*
talk
1988 - Stinkfoot, Make a Jazz Noise Here
*Thanks Mitchell
http://mikmuller.com/index.cfm?p=f.0
- Sun, Dec 27, 2009, 6:06 P
Weekly Band E-Mail #107.1 December 27th, 2009
Eight separate fires occurred within a half-mile radius of downtown Northampton between 2am and 3:15am Sunday morning, December 21st, claiming two lives and sending a member of the Northampton police department to Cooley Dickinson Hospital for treatment. Four of the fires were in buildings, and four were in motor vehicles. Deputy Fire Chief Christopher Norris called the fires extremely suspicious, but stopped short of calling them acts of arson. Chief Norris also noted that two other fires, one in a building and one in a motor vehicle, were also tried to be set, but these attempts were unsuccessful.
The Northampton music community has come together to organize a benefit show or shows in the very near future at the Elevens and the Sierra Grille. Ella Longpre put a call out to her friends on Facebook, and within two hours she had heard from the steamrollers, peter blanchette, carolyn conspiracy, shwaft, sitting next to brian, trials + tribulations, winterpills, lynelle engel, visitations, reprobates blues band, jono tosch, brandee simone, and problem with dragons.
Of course, a lot of these bands have prior engagements, and the Elevens has many nights in January already booked, but I will keep you posted as things come together.
