Support 4th Annual Boston Emissions Walk for Animals Team

By Anngelle Wood

NOTE: Anngelle Wood is contributing her article the the Boston Music Scene Blog from the Boston Music Coalition. Angelle Wood is the host of the popular, "Boston Emissions" radio program Sundays on WZLX.  Angelle also runs the yearly Rock n Roll Competition

I have come to learn that we like to help. I am asking everyone I know to please consider taking part in our annual Boston Emissions team walk!

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Please join the team and donate here: 

http://support.mspca.org/goto/BE2014

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I am organizing our annual Boston Emissions team for the 2014 Walk for Animals for Nevins Farm, Methuen.

Each year we invite friends, fans and animal lovers alike to support us, walk with us and help us reach our fundraising goal. 

I have been a supporter of MSPCA's work, especially Nevins - a full functioning farm location located off Route 213 in Methuen that cares for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ducks, horses, pigs, sheep, and more.

MSPCA's Animal Action Team has been instrumental in getting needed legislation written and 

passed at the State House. They work to defend and protect the safety of animals large and small.

Learn more about their work: https://www.facebook.com/mspcaanimalactionteam

I have a personal story, I fostered then adopted one of my dogs from Nevins, which was outlined in this Boston.com feature last year:

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/pets/2013/01/25/boston-anngelle-wood-rocks-out-with-her-rescue-pets/SHaei3Ey4LH7wgpDOVPI3L/story.html

 Annual #WalkforAnimals is Sunday, September 7 at Nevins Farm in Methuen.

Thank you from my full house to yours,

Anngelle Wood

Boston Emissions // Rock 'n' Roll Rumble

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The Summer Music Continues

By: Doug Ruffin

       President,

       Boston Music Coalition

Summertime! It's alive and well in August. Here are just a few music events taking place this week. 

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

The Location: Xfinity Center, 885 South Main Street, Mansfield, MA. 

The Music:     Arcade afire

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

The Location: Blue Hills Bank Pavilion 

The Music:     REO Speedwagon 

Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Location: Lynn Memorial auditorium 

The Music:     38 Special 

Friday, August 22, 2014

The Location: Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom 169 Ocean BLVD, Hampton

The Music:     Alanis Morissette 

Saturday, August 23, 2014

The Location:   North River Blues Festival

The Music:       Rick Estrin and the Nightcats

Green Means Go!

By Doug Ruffin

     President

     Boston Music Coalition

Boston Greenfest 2014 is the Three day multicultural environmental music festival taking place August 15-17 at City Hall Plaza in Boston May.

 Imagine several events mixed in to one three day event. As for music you don't have to imagine four stage of. Music on City Hall Plaza, you just need to be there to experience it. Just like the event it's self, Boston Greenfest 2014 Music starts at 12noon and concludes at 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday and from Noon until 5:00 PM on Sunday.  Each stage has its own unique theme and schedule. A Green Soul Stage, an Eco Stage, a Family stage and a main stage. 

Since the event is multicultural, so is e music. In fact, it will be like taking a trip around the world all in the comfort of failure surroundings magical melody and international beats.

Being green is important for all of us. This event is not here to scare you or judge you for not sepporating the trash last week. Boston Greenfest 2014 will inform you and entertain you with music and much more. 

For the latest happenings and schedule updates, visit www.bostongreenfest.org .

Adventure Set Releases New EP

By Doug Ruffin

    President, 

    Boston Music Coalition 

Last Thursday, I had a choice. I could sit around and complain about the Red Sox Or, head out to Fenway, drop in To Bill's Bar and catch an amazing local band, "Adventure Set". It was their EP release party, so this was a great time to see them perform the new songs live. The choice was obvious. ... I was adventurous and saw the band.

For the many thousands of us who already know this local band, you know it doesn't take an adventurous step to get in to Adventure Set Music. What? Not familiar with Adventure Set? It's time to get there. The group now comprised of, Mark Pothier and Ken Scales (who sounds a lot like Bowie) have been around since the eighties. They had some starts, stops and changes through the years but they have got a groove going and it's not likely to stop any time soon. In the early days, Adventure Set was introduced by then popular WBCN on air announcer and program director, "Oedipus" at The Rat. Remember that club? Their music has also been played on WBCN as well as WFNX.

When I talked to Adventure Set, I learned. a thing or two. First, Mark is the writer and Ken brings the writing to life. If you are in to EDM and for those in to Pop you are both in luck. Adventure set describes their sound as, "Electronic Dance Pop" they are hoping to get played on college radio first and look forward to being on the Kiss 108 and AMP Radio play lists. 

      
     "Cellophane" is the New single from Adventure Set

Even more important than that, Adventure set wants to get on your play list. The new EP, "Gazebo" is Hot! It includes four great tunes including, "Witness", "Paper Cut", "Come as you are" and the new single, "Cellophane". You can get the digital version for about three bucks or the physical CD for just $5 Not a lot to ask for great music from Adventure Set. 

Venture over to http://adventureset.bandcamp.com to add Aventure Set to your play list.

Want more information about Adventure Set? Visit http://mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=175688

TWTF! What it means and why you should go

By Doug Ruffin

     President

     Boston Music Coalition

TWTF is not an Internet radio station or the name of a new band. Although, let's face it, it sure sounds like boy band doesn't it? No, TWTF stands for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and  yeah, you guessed it, Friday. Why would you need to know these days of the week? Well .... It's the "Summer in the City" concert series. 

For the last sixteen years, the Boston Harbor Hotel has been presenting live Blues music. They have since added more live music genres outside, during the sunset hours at the Boston Harbor Hotel 70 Rowes Warth in Boston. 

What's the,"T"? The first T is for Tuesday. On Tuesday evenings, the Boston Harbor Hotel offers live Soul (R&B) music. Grab that W from the middle of the week and make it a rat pack night with your favorite live songs from Sanatra and more! The "B" in R&B stands for Blues so the second "T" Thursdays, are dedicated to the Blues. F stands for Friday. It's a great night for a classic movie. And ya' know what? A classic movie under the stars is an experience with a melody all it's own.

This amazing concert series is free to attend and runs through August 29.  You will want to get there by 6:00 PM. Here are a few examples  of the, "Summer in the City" concert series in August. Tuesday is Soul Night. On August 12, catch, "Good Will and Them Apples" Wednesday is Rat a Pack Night." Mike Dutry Stictly Sanatra Band" plays on August 20 during Wednesdays' Rat Pack Night. For great Blues, tap you foot to to the live music of James Montgomery on Blues night Thursday,

August 14 and end the summer with a classic movie under the stars with "West Side Story" on August /9.

Now that you know the TWTF code; Use it as your key to a summer of great music and classic movies under the stars. 

To get more information and to get  more  TWTF choices in July and August at the Boston Harbor Hotel, visit wee.bhh.com 

A Musical Note about The Boston Summer Arts Weekend July 26 & 27,2014

By Doug Ruffin

     President,

     Boston Music Coalition 

When you combine the excitement of the City of Boston with warm summer weather, it can only mean great music and arts festivals throughout the city and beyond. 

Copley Square in Boston is buzzing with excitement throughout the year. This weekend, July 26 & 27th, Copley square will be the center for a full weekend of live Arts and Music for the entire family (and no, not just the kids) but instead, a diverse fun filled weekend for everyone. Get ready, it's time for the third annual Summer Arts Weekend. 

The People who plan this event truly know how to make a free event for the entire family fun and interesting for all. Throughout the weekend, several local arts organizations and artists will perform on the Fountain Stage while on the main stage, family friendly performers take the stage starting at 11:00 AM while top music performers heat up the summer nights. Dance and party with The Soul Rebels topped off with Los Lobos on Saturday night and on Sunday, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder end the weekend with a magnificent sunset concert. 

For a full schedule and additional information about this years free Summer Arts Weekend, visit www.bostonsummerarts.com. 

Willie Sings The Blues This is a Boston Music Coalition Live Music Review

By: Doug Ruffin

      President,

      Boston Music Coalition 

Willie Nelson performed at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston last month with Alison Krause and Union Station all on the same bill. Everyone who knows me understands what a dog I am for live music of all genres. Country music isn't my favorite genre but it's growing on me. Or rather, I'm growing to appreciate it more. Still, getting me to go to see Willie Nelson .... That's a stretch.

With opened mind, my girlfriend, and a great summer night, I was prepared for a Country concert And I promised not to laugh. Good thing,. Union Station and Alison Krause were truly entertaining. Excellent musicianship and great interactions with the audience. Song choices from both bands not only met with its target audience but entertained everyone, even me.

Soon it was time to see a living legend perform. Willie Nelson took the to stage and was met with cheers and great anticipation. But Willie Nelson, known for Countyr Music, pulled a few tricks from his musical sleeve. He and his band sang the blues. Not just that pop rock implied blues, but down home, feel the pain and take it to church blues. Some in the audience expecting Country music, sat with arched backs and folded arms. As for me, I was all about it and lookin' for my church fan. Willie Nelson exposed a lot of talent that night other than Country. But remember, a living legend knows his audience and Willie Nelson pleased his fans by singing, "On The Road Again" and several other traditional hits.. At last, the arms unfolded and his audiences leaned in to enjoy a great Country concert with a little blues for the soul.