Monday, February 27, 2012

A Message from the President: Live Music Needs Your Vote!

By Doug Ruffin
President,
Boston Music Coalition


Our Music News Service, Music Beat, has been reporting on the legislation being proposed by State Rep, Sean Garbally, to extend the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA, bus and subway) hours until 2:00 AM on weekends as a win, win solution for the public, and cost cutting measures.

Heated debate continues as hearings on MBTA cut backs are taking place through early March. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is exploring the use of the snow removal surplus dollars, due the lack of snow this winter, and moving those funds to the MBTA, avoiding some of the planned cut backs for one year.  

Live Music, Hospitality and the entire creative economy will be affected if these cuts take place. So we have a question that needs your Vote.

Would you go out to hear live music in Boston if the T hours were extended to 2:00 AM on Weekends?

Please visit www.BostonMusicCoalition.com to Vote.  

Resources:

Learn More:                             http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567  

Get Public Meeting Schedule:   http://mbta.com/about_the_mbta/?id=23567   




Thursday, February 23, 2012

Nightlife Nexus by the Boston Music Coalition

                                                        Greater Boston’s Official
                                                       Live Music Happenings List
                                             
So we got a little rain and some folks got some snow. Now we can dust it off and get ready! Its Gonna be one H. E. L. L. of a Weekend! The Grace Kelly Quintet will Jazz it up, Erin Harpe sings the Blues and DJ Joe Bermudez is in the mix.  


Friday February 24, 2012




The Location: All Asia Bar,
332 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Jennings, Groove Shoes, Forward Motion

The Location: Beachcombers,
797 Quincy Shore Drive Quincy MA
The Music:     The Workers

The Location: Brighton Music Hall,
158 Brighton Avenue, Boston
The Music:     One Step Away, Nat And Alex Wolff

The Location: Bull Run,
215 Great Road
, Shirley MA
The Music:     Roomful of Blues, Erin Harpe

The Location: Café 939, at Berklee,
939 Boylston Street, Boston
The Music:     Hilocopria

The Location: Church,
69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston
The Music:     Big Trees, The Joint Chiefs, The Tree

The Location: Felt,
533 Washington Street, Boston
The Music:     DJ Joe Bermudez

The Location: Gemstones,
104 Market Street, Lowell MA
The Music:     Fifth World, Leaders Led

The Location: Greatest Bar,
262 Friend Street, Boston
The Music:     DJ Alexander R

The Location: Jordan Hall,
30 Gainsborough Street, Boston
The Music:     A Far Cry

The Location: Max’s Blues Café,
68 Field Street, Brockton MA
The Music:     All For Blood  

The Location: McGanns Pub,
197 Portland Street, Boston
The Music:     Roz Raskin and the Rice Cakes

The Location: Me And Three Coffeehouse,
28 Mugford Street, Marblehead, MA
The Music:     Caravan of Thieves, Heather Maloney

The Location: Midway Café, 3496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain, Boston
The Music:     The Effected Dose

The Location: Middle East,
472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Zach Deputy Band, The Van Burens, Turbine, My Pet Dragon

The Location: Narrows Center for the Arts,
16 Anawan Street, Fall River, MA                               
The Music:     Paula Cole

The Location: Oberon,
2 Arrow Street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Emperor Nortons Stationary Marching Band

The Location: O’Briens Pub,
3 Harvard Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Night Fruit, Lymbyc System

The Location: Paradise Rock Club,
969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Railroad Earth, Cornmeal

The Location: Plough and Stars,
912 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Muck and the Mires

The Location: Ryles,
212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA
The Music:     Tarbone
The Location: Scullers Jazz Club,
400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston
The Music:     Grace Kelly Quintet

The Location: Showcase Live,
23 Patriots Place
, Foxborough MA
The Music:     Almost Queen, Dirty Deeds

The Location: Somerville Theatre,
55 Davis Square, Somerville MA
The Music:     Punch Brothers, Aoife O’Donovan

The Location: Stadium,
232 Old Colony Avenue, Boston
  
The Music:     Emergency Broadcast System

The Location: Stadium Bar Quincy, 1495       Street, Quincy
The Music:     Brian Scully (Bar Stool Sports expected to be on hand Friday)

The Location: T.T. The
Bears Place
,
10 Brookline Street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Nemes





Special Event

H. E. L. L. of a Weekend

Help Everyone Live Longer is a Boston Based Bike Safety Group.

Join This All Ages Special Music Event Saturday And Sunday!

Saturday, February 25, 2012

The Location: Democracy Center,
45 Mount Vernon Street, Cambridge, MA

The Music:     Road Rage, Power Wolves, Life & Limb, LAUA, Ten Thirty Nine,
                     Ghost Througher, No Submission, Hunger, Bullshit Tradition,
                     The Stereo State, Form & File

Time:             Doors Open at 3:30 PM


Sunday, February 26, 2012


The Music:    Tiger Jaws, The Tower And The Fool, The First Annual, DreamTigers,
                       GraveRobbers, Bicycle Ride Plus a Special Guest is Expected.

Time:             Doors open at 3:30 PM      


   


Saturday, February 26, 2012


The Location: Adagio Piano Lounge,
227 South Main Street, Fall River MA
The Music:     Funkatronic

The Location: Beehive,
541 Tremont Street, Boston
The Music:     Boston Horns

The Location: Brighton Music Hall,
The Music:     French Fries

The Location: Café 939 at Berklee,
939 Boylston Street, Boston
The Music:     Company of Thieves

The Location: Cantab Lounge,
738 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Melt

The Location: Center For The Arts at the Amory,
191 Highland Avenue, Somerville MA
The Music:     Yani Batteau

The Location: Church,
69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston
The Music:     Stuedabakerbrown

The Location: Club Passion,
47 Palmer Street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Anne Heaton

The Location: Felt,
533 Washington Street, Boston
The Music:     DJ Chapa spins Latin Dance Music  

The Location: Great Scott,
1222 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Wheat

The Location: Greatest Bar,
262 Friend Street, Boston
The Music:     DJ Breeazy

The Location: Hard Rock Café,
22-24 Clinton Street, Boston
The Music:     Public Beach

The Location: Johnny Ds,
17 Holland Street, Somerville, MA
The Music:     Girls Guns and Glory

The Location: Les Zygomates,
129 South Street, Boston
The Music:     Yoko Miwa Trio

The Location: Middle East,
472 Massachusetts Avenue, Somerville MA
The Music:     Dan Millens Massive Disco / Metal Birthday Bash With Tragedy, All Met

The Location: Pickled Onion,
355 Rantoul Street
, Beverly MA
The Music:     Soul Rebel Project

The Location: Precinct,
70 Union Square, Somerville MA
The Music:     The Gentlemen, Rationales, Watts

The Location: Showcase Live,
23 Patriot Place
, Foxborough MA
The Music:     Love Via Dance Machine, Ring of Fire, Johnny Cash Tribute

The Location: Sally O’briens,
335 Somerville Avenue, Somerville MA
The Music:     The Lone Derangers, Matt and Shannon Heaton

The Location: The Place,
2 Broad Street, Boston
The Music:      DJ Spazz from WAAF Radio

The Location:
Water Street
Café,
38 Water Street, Fall River MA
The Music:     Timo Arthur  

                                    
Note: Performances can change at the last minute. Check with the club or Venue for additional  information.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Nightlife Nexus by the Boston Music Coalition: Presidents Day Weekend


                    Nightlife Nexus by the Boston Music Coalition

                                   Greater Boston’s Official

                                Live Music Happenings List

It’s not just the weekend, Its Presidents Day Weekend! That gives party people an extra day to get out and see live music! So get out of your oval office, square peg or cube and let’s get this party started!


Friday, February 17, 2012


The Location: Back Page,
50 East Merrimack Street, Lowell MA
The Music:     Katrin

The Location: Brighton Music Hall,
158 Brighton Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Junius, O’Brother

The Location: Café 939 at Berklee,
939 Boylston Street, Boston
The Music:     Cirkestra

The Location: Center for the Arts at the Amory,
191 Highland Avenue Somerville, MA
The Music:     James Houlahan

The Location: Church,
69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston
The Music:     Gary Backstrom, Playing Dead

The Location: Club Royal,
275 Tremont Street, Boston
The Music:     William Fitzsimmons, Denison Witner

The Location: Cure Lounge,
246 Tremont Street, Boston
The Music:     Marc Kinchen

The Location: House of Blues – Boston,
15 Lansdowne Street, Boston
The Music:     Dim Mak’s Deadmeat Tour 2012

The Location: Johnny Ds,
17 Holland Street, Somerville, MA
The Music:     Ross Livermore Band

The Location: Kay’s Oasis,
1125 Blue Hill Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Jah Bless

The Location: Lily Pad,
1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Tom Smith

The Location: McGanns Pub,
197 Portland Street, Boston
The Music:     Original Gravity

The Location: Middle East,
472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Doomtree, The Macrotones, Endangered Speeches, Paper Tiger, Sims

The Location: Midway Café 2496 Washington Street, Jamaica Plane, Boston
The Music:     Ashers

The Location: Minglewood Tavern,
25 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA
The Music:     Blue James Band

The Location: Old Sloop Coffeehouse, Rockport MA
The Music:     James Keelagham

The Location: Precinct,
70 Union Street, Somerville MA
The Music:     Mallet Brothers Band

The Location: Rosebud Bar, 381 Summer Street, Somerville MA  
The Music:     Ethan Robbins and Cold Chocolate

The Location: Shenanigans, 332 West Broadway, Boston   
The Music:     23 Enigma

The Location: T.T. The
Bears Place
, 10 Brookline \street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Air Waves, Slow Club

The Location: Voices Rock Club,
731 Lakeview Avenue, Lowell MA
The Music:     Ray West


Saturday, February 18, 2012


The Location: Asgard,
350 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Blue James Band

The Location: Brighton Music Hall,
158 Brighton Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Saul Williams

The Location: Café 939 At Berklee,
393 Boylston Street, Boston
The Music:     Suzie Brown, Barnaby Bright

The Location: Café Verde,
275 Essex Street
, Laurence MA
The Music:     Natalie Flanagan  

The Location: Centre Café,
1664 Dorchester Avenue, Boston
The Music:     The Locals

The Location: Church,
69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston
The Music:     Black Helicopter  

The Location: Dog Bar,
65 Main Street, Gloucester, MA
The Music:     Joe Mack

The Location: Great Scott,
1222 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Hudson Falcons

The Location: Gulu-Gulu Café,
247 Essex Street, Salem MA
The Music:     Chuck Williams, Kenny Selcer, Kirdten and Dave

The Location: Johnny Ds,
17 Holland Street, Somerville MA
The Music:     Booty Vortex

The Location: Magic Room Gallery, Boston
The Music:     Ghosts of Jupiter

The Location: New Moon Coffeehouse,
16 Ashland Street, Haverhill MA
The Music:     James Keelaghan

The Location: Paradise Rock Club,
969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Chris Webby

The Location: Presidents Rock Club, Quincy MA
The Music:     Sound Tower

The Location: Ryles Jazz Club,
212 Hampshire Street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Boston Horns

The Location: Showcase Live,
23 Patriot Place
, Foxborough MA
The Music:     Jonny Lang

The Location: Tommy Doyles,
1 Kendall Square, Cambridge MA
The Music:      Paperback Hero

The Location: Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell MA  
The Music:     Hardwell

The Location: Uncle Eddies Oceanside Tavern, Salisbury MA
The Music:     Crazy Train


Sunday, February 19, 2012


The Location: 6B Lounge, 6B
Beacon Street, Boston
The Music:     Hillary Reynolds Band

The Location: Burren,
247 Elm Street, Somerville MA
The Music:     Tom Bianchi

The Location: Club Passion,
47 Palmer Street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Libby Kirkpatrick

The Location: Club Royale,
275 Tremont Street, Boston
The Music:     Emilie Autumn

The Location: Lynn Memorial Auditorium,
3 City Hall Square
, Lynn MA
The Music:    The Pink Floyd Experience

The Location: Porter Belly’s Pub,
338 Washington Street
, Brighton / Boston   
The Music:     The Locals

The Location: Orpheum Theatre,
1 Hamilton Place, Boston
The Music:     REDWINE

Sunday, February 12, 2012

A Message from the President: Whitney Houston and more

By Doug Ruffin
     President,
     Boston Music Coalition


I am stunned about the news of Whitney Houston’s passing on Saturday. Her voice stands out for me and that is what is memorable to me. All the other hearsay, rumors and news reports in the days and weeks to come mean little to me at all. Whitney Houston’s struggles are matters of her personal life and her music is a gift that will live on for centuries.  Her voice filled the Boston Garden as the surprise guest at the Kiss 108 concert in the 80s. Jennifer Hudson’s tribute at the Grammy’s was superb. I cannot think of anyone else who could have honored Whitney Houston so well.  

The heading of this blog promises you more and here it is. A good friend of mine introduced me to Natalie Turgeon, a country music singer from New Hampshire. Wait … Don’t scroll down .. She’s really good and can sing, or better yet, she can Sang! Let me do you the favor my friend did for me and introduce Natalie Turgeon to you. Natalie Turgeon is this weeks’ Boston Music Coalitions’ Video of The Week.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Nightlife Nexus by the Boston Music Coalition: The Pre Valentines Love the Live Music weekend! February 10 & 11


                             Greater Boston’s Official
                                             Live Music Happenings List



TGIF! February 10, 2012 


The Location: Absolutely Fabulous,
454 Main Street, Melrose MA
The Music:     Laura Vecchione

The Location: All Asia Bar,
332 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Amelia White, Reverend Bastien / the congregation of the traveling empire

The Location: Bentley College,
175 Forest Street, Waltham MA
The Music:     Danielle Miraglia

The Location: Brighton Music Hall,
158 Brighton Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Glenn Yoder

The Location: British Beer Company, 46 Route 6A, Sandwich MA
The Music:     BOOMBASNAP

The Location: Church,
69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston
The Music:     Dietrich Strause

The Location: Garcia Brogans,
131 Middlesex Street Lowell MA
  
The Music:     Whiskey Tango

The Location: Hard Rock Café
22-24 Clinton Street, Boston
The Music:     The Timberfakes 

The Location: House of Blues,
36 Lansdowne Street, Boston
The Music:     Umphreys McGee

The Location: Johnny Ds,
17 Holland Street, Somerville MA
The Music:     Tarbox Ramblers

The Location: Lily Pad,
1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge
MA
The Music:     Chris Miller. Andre and Noah Vannorstrand

The Location: McGanns Pub,
197 Portland Street, Boston
The Music:     JUICE

The Location: O’Briens Pub,
3 Harvard Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Rickolus

The Location: Paradise Rock Club,
969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Die Antwood

The Location: Plough and Stars,
912 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Gumbo Diablo


The Location: Scullers Jazz Club,
400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston

The Music:     David Sanborn

The Location: Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place, Foxborough MA     
The Music:     Bobby Valli

The Location: Toad,
1820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Jim Larkin


The Location: Wellesley College,
106 Central Street, Wellesley MA
                                                                          The Music:     Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling

The Location: Wonderland Ballroom,
1290 North Shore Road, Revere MA
The Music:     Goatwhore, Hivesmasher


Saturday February 11, 2012


The Location: Adagio Piano Lounge,
227 South Main Street, Fall River MA
The Music:     Funkatronic

The Location: Blue Ocean Music Hall, Frnt N, 4 Ocean, Salisbury
The Music:     The Get Backs, Lydia Warren Band, Ten Foot Polecats

The Location: Church,
69 Kilmarnock Street, Boston
The Music:     THE FORCE

The Location: Circle of Friends Coffeehouse,
262 Chestnut Street, Franklin
The Music:     Tracy Grammer

The Location: Club Passim,
47 Palmer Street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     Laura Veirs and the Hall of Flames

The Location: Copperfields,
98 Brookline Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Man on earth, BOOMBASNAP

The Location: Driftwood Folk Café,
19 Town Square, Plymouth MA
The Music:     Catie Curtis

The Location: Great Scott,
1222 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Music:     Digital Lifestyle, Casey Desmond 

The Location: Gulu-Gulu Café,
247 Essex Street, Salem MA
The Music:     Glass Onion


The Location: Gypsy Bar,
116 Boylston Street, Boston
The Music:     Live DJ: Roger Sanchez!

The Location: Hard Rock Café
22-24 Clinton Street, Boston MA
The Music:     Backseat Lover

The Location: Lily Pad,
1353 Cambridge Street, Cambridge MA
The Music:     The Wee Trio

The Location: Lazy Dog,
31 Main Street, Marlborough MA
The Music:  Swaggerin Growlers. Burning Streets

The Location: Mad Raven,
841 Main Street, Waltham MA
The Music:     Typhoon Ferri

The Location: McGanns Pub
197 Portland Street, Boston MA
The Music:     Kitchen Jams 

The Location: Middle East,
472 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA
The Music:     The Casualties, Bronze Radio, Po Boyz

The Location: Narrows Center for the Arts,
16 Anawan Street, Fall River MA
The Music:     Joe Louis Walker

The Location: Paradise Rock Club,
969 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
The Music:     SOJA, The Movement 
The Location: Precinct,
70 Union Square, Somerville MA
The Music:     Roz Raskin and the Rice Cakes

The Location: Rose Garden Coffeehouse,
17 West Street, Mansfield MA
The Music:     Jake Amerding, Mark Erelli

NOTE: Some events require advance ticket sales. Schedules and / or performers can change without notice. Please contact the venue prior to attending.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Boston Singer Wins The Super Bowl of Music!

SOULFUL 16-YEAR-OLD WINS THE MUSIC ON & UP GRAND FINALE SHOWCASE

Submitted by BMCiRepoter: Patricia Duffey President of Music On & Up  

Eleven Grand Finale Finalists performed at the Music On & Up—19 and Under Showcase at the Boston Hard Rock Café on February 5, 2011. The Finalists were all MVPs from the 2011 Music On & Up Showcase series which attracted hundreds of applicants in a variety of genres from the New England region and beyond.

Dennis Taylor, a 16-year-old soul-singing sensation from Charlestown, MA with a penchant for classic oldies and a soft spot for Elvis, was the overall winner and scholarship recipient of the Grand Finale. Dennis commanded the sold-out crowd’s attention with a flawless performance of “Me & Mrs. Jones.” In addition to a cash prize/scholarship and professional photo shoot by Andrew Swain, Dennis will be featured in Enterteenment Magazine, Limelight Magazine, Boston Music Coalition website, and on NEBG1’s website and performer showcase. Keep an eye out for him in 2012, as he will also be performing at Greenfest this year on the main stage.

Dennis stepped up on stage ready and from his first note to his last, the Motown crooner had the audience and Hard Rock staff fully connected and moving to the music. As one music professional said, “he needs to keep doing exactly what he is doing and not change one thing”. Off stage, Dennis beams with excitement about performing and loves to chat about his music videos he self produces. His performances are effortless and he hits everyone’s soul as he brings great oldies back to life.

Music On & Up wants young talented performers to succeed in music and gain new confidence with each and every performance! There is so much musical talent out there so they are always finding young talented performers that don’t know what step to take next as they begin their journey in their music career. Music On & Up was formed to bring young performers (under the age of 19) together, provide them resources which will enhance their careers and branding, be a contact for booking organizations, and provide them opportunities for online and talent showcase events. Their mission is to be a selected talent resource for talent placement organizations and music industry professionals for shows, concerts, festivals, charity events and other venues. Young aspiring musicians will benefit from obtaining performance experience, building a resume, and will learn how best to present their music talents. They are committed to keeping music education at the forefront of our communities and support charities that focus on promoting music education programs for young performers.

Music On & Up created the Young Performers Club as a networking forum to learn about performance opportunities, young performer news, and industry advice and direction. Hearing about what other young performers are doing will help motivate and guide aspiring musicians in establishing future goals for their music careers.

The Young Performers Club Facebook Fan page is a portal for communicating performance opportunities throughout the country. The mission is to have the fans benefit from all this knowledge and have it make a difference in their music careers.

This was Music On & Up’s thirteenth Showcase event. Unline Marketing Manager and talent scout, Debbie Scaduto and I, Patricia Duffey, President of Music On & Up, continue to be stunned by the depth of young talent in this region and beyond. Music On & Up is also the producer/founder of Teens Rock America, an all-day teen concert and touring event, which takes place in the summer, and is the Director of the Green Rocker Program.


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