Friday, May 3, 2013
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. Los Sugar Kings are playing the Crossroads Coffeehouse in North Andover on Saturday night. Per the Crossroads website, "Los Sugar Kings is a Boston-based quartet known for their dynamic live performances, rich harmonies, high level of musicianship and ability to transcend genres with an authenticity rarely heard." "Every show is an intimate dialogue between the band and their audience, with both sides communicating in a manner that is spontaneous, passionate, thoughtful and joyous." Myanna is playing …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
The Topsfield Fair has issued a "call-out" for performers at this fall's fair.
The Topsfield Fair is still five months away, but if you want to be a performer at the oldest continuously operated county fair in the county, now is the time to become involved. The fair is currently booking local performers, according to an announcement from the fair on Monday morning, “and time slots are filling up quickly.” “Acts of all categories, genres, and sizes” are being sought. A variety of stages all across the fairgrounds are being booked, “allowing us to accommodate practically any type of act,” according to the fair’s announcement. Past performers – and anyone who has ever been to the fair knows this – include bands, solo musicians, dance groups, magicians and comedians. Anyone who is interested should fill out the fair’s …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. Local musician Ashley Dawn is playing at Andolini's in Andover on Saturday night. An excerpt on her website describes her style: "Her original music is laced with impeccable harmonies and heartfelt vocal melodies over feel-good piano foundations that is able to connect with a wide range of fans." All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless specified. Other Live Music This Weekend: Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm St., Andover Fri., April 26 - The Groove Band Sat., April 27 - MSF Band Andolini's Italian Restaurant…
Friday, April 12, 2013
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. The Lee Hawkins Band is playing Palmers Restaurant & Tavern on Friday night at 9 p.m. The Beverly-based group offers up a bluesy soulful blend of many different styles of dance and R&B music. The band 3 Vibe is playing at Chianti's in Beverly on Friday night. Courtesy of Chianti's website "this Gloucester-based group is an instrumental Funk/Jazz quartet playing original groove music. Highly danceable and intensely funky, 3VIBE’s influences include John Scofield, Medeski, Martin, and Wood, Lettuce, Soulive…
Friday, April 5, 2013
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the region this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres -- from classic rock to blues and soul -- can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. Latin-American musician Gian Carlo Buscaglia is playing at the Howling Wolf in Salem on Friday night. Buscaglia, who got his start playing on the streets of Harvard Square, plays his flavor of various Latino music sub-genres, with traditional Latin-American beats accompanied by his powerful and emotional Spanish vocal parts. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless specified. Other Live Music This Weekend: Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm St., Andover Fri., April 5 - Fixed Income Band Sat., April 6 - …
Friday, March 29, 2013
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres -- from classic rock to blues and soul -- can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. The Swamptones will be playing Palmer's Restaurant and Tavern Saturday night. The Swamptones provide a unique live music experience with a New Orleans style sound. The band of veteran musicians play a variety of New Orleans music as well as Zydceo, Jump, Blues. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless specified. Other Live Music This Weekend: Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm St., Andover Fri., March 29 - Alan & the Alligators Sat., March 30 - Swamptones Andolini's Italian Restaurant, 19 Essex St., Andover …
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Readers uploaded their unique ideas, what do you think of their visions?
We asked, you answered and we received some great entries in our request for your creative PEEPs displays. We've gathered the nine best entries. Here they are for you to take a look, judge and tell us which one you think is the best. So, scroll through our photos, pick your favorite and tell us in the comments section below. Identify your choice by giving the photo number, visible to the upper right of each photo. The winner gets bragging rights of the best creative use of PEEPs this Easter season. Happy viewing and thank you everyone for your submissions!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. Brother Son will be playing Me and Thee Coffee House on Friday, March 22. From their site: "Nationally touring folk artists from three major points on the map — Boston, New York, and Chicago — Greg Greenway, Pat Wictor, and Joe Jencks celebrate the amazing power of singing together in their trio, Brother Sun. Their combined musical skills make for an unforgettable evening — three rich voices blending on a well-crafted foundation of guitar, slide guitar, and piano. Former Boston Globe folk columnist, now …
Friday, March 15, 2013
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. The Johnny Ray Band is playing the Red Rock Bistro in Swampscott this Friday night. Johnny Ray, called Mr. Las Vegas, took his brand of soulful R&B, western rock all the way to the national stage and became a regular performer along the Vegas Strip. Now he tours nightclubs across the east coast with his band. Evolution is playing Capone's Restaurant and Bar in Peabody on Saturday night. Evolution is a top rate Journey cover band and is a sure fire good time for any fans of the popular 80s rock ballad group…
Friday, March 8, 2013
Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.
This weekend is packed with live music on the North Shore and a whole bunch of bands playing a wide variety of music genres, from classic rock to blues and soul, can be seen for free at rock clubs and restaurants throughout the region. Me and Thee Coffee House in Marblehead will be hosting a Tribute to Joni Mitchell’s Blue at 8 p.m. Friday night: "We present a special tribute concert — Joni Mitchell’s Blue: A 40th Anniversary." This concert will feature a stellar cast of some of the New York City area’s finest female singer-songwriters, performing all the songs from Blue plus original songs inspired by Joni Mitchell." All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless specified. Other Live Music This Weekend: Palmer's Restaurant & Tavern, 18 Elm St., …
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