The summer may be over, but the party doesn’t have to be. Venues anticipate a back-to-school extravaganza to happen and promoters, graphic artists, DJs, bouncers, dancers and bartenders are all geared to make it successful for everyone. Most work to glamorize the night life to its fullest potential and a heavy booking schedule is now […]
It has rocked Boston four times since its inception in May of last year, and has quickly become one of my favorite music festivals. Boston Calling is invading City Hall once again from September 5 – 7 with a lineup of acts that very well could be the best edition yet. Once in a lifetime […]
Okee dokee folks … First of all I would like to thank the hundreds of people who sent me condolences about the death of my dog Abigail. It was tough. She was an old girl — 16 years, 3 months and 21 days, but for me it was still was a short life. I will […]
Joe Fletcher & The Wrong Reasons – You’ve Got The Wrong Man (album release) It’s been nearly four years since the last Joe Fletcher release, White Lighter. In that time, Fletcher’s life has changed drastically. He quit his day job as a teacher to become a full-time musician, toured the country extensively, recently had his […]
Boston musician Dan Blakeslee is an extremely talented individual on the folk music scene. Along with being one of the kindest and most energetic human beings you’ll ever meet, his songs have immense heart and passion that’s rarely equaled. Dan has a brand new album out called Owed To The Tanglin’ Wind and it’s quite […]
Some musicians put out so much material in such a short amount of time that even the biggest music fan will have a hard time trying to catch up with them. There are acts that will probably put out two albums over the course of a calendar year, and then Los Angeles rock ‘n’ roll […]
Sometimes the fun in receiving new releases is hearing the continued growth and maturity of an artist. With each recording, and with each new song, Jesse Liam is no exception. Jesse has morphed from just a kid who likes to sing into a fast-maturing vocalist and performer. His new release, a 5-song collection titled This […]
These days there are only a handful of musicians that really have the classic Motown sound. A modern take on the style can be best exemplified by diving into the tunes of The Lovers Key, a spectacular neo-soul act from Pompono Beach, Fla., who have a new album currently out called Here Today Gone Tomorrow. […]
Did you know that August is Rhode Island’s official rhythm and blues heritage month? If not, the month is halfway over. You’d better get celebrating! Lucky for you, the perfect opportunity will present itself on Sunday, August 24, at The Met. From 2 to 5:30pm an all-star line-up of performers will celebrate the 6th annual […]
I’ve never been much of a drinker. Sure, in my rebellious teenage years I was known to imbibe a few adult beverages on the weekends. But on the whole, it’s safe to bet Marie Osmond has been drunk more times than I have. That said, after listening to the new release from Celtic-rockers The Pourmen […]