The 2015 Elliot Norton Awards

By: Doug Ruffin

      President,

      Boston Music Coalition 

Boston is buzzing these days. Rock n Roll is Rumbling and the EDM world has it all, "Together" in Boston. On Monday night, it was the local theatre scene that shined as the 2015 Elliot Norton Awards were handed out in the heart of the Boston Theatre district. 

Joyce Kulhawik has all the excitement of the outstanding award winners. Tap the link to find out how truly outstanding a, " Stupid F***king Bird" can really be. 

http://joyceschoices.com/joyces-choices/2015-elliot-norton-award-winners

The Mother of All Live Music Weekends!

By: Doug Ruffin

      President,

      Boston Music Coalition 

Mothers Day Weeekend is here! You, mom and everybody can find a way to celebrate with Live Music throughout the weekend. 

Friday, May 8 2015

Performing: Bingo Players

Venue:        Royale Boston 279 Tremont Street Boston, MA 

Time:          10:00 PM   Tix: $20-$25 

Performing: Godsmack / Papa Roach / Hellyeah 

Venue:        DCU Center 50 Foster Street Worcester, MA 

Time:          7:30 PM.    Tix: $38-$63 

Performing: Pieces Of A Dream 

Venue:        Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 

Time:          8:00 PM    Info: (617) 562-4111

Saturday, May 9 2015 

Performing: Houston Bernard Band 

Venue:        Loretta's Last Call 1 Lansdowne Street Boston, MA 

Time:          10:00 PM    Info: (617) 421-9595 

Performing: Rubix Kube

Venue:        Hard Rock Cafe 22 Clinton Street Boston, MA 

Time:          7:30 PM     Info: (617) 424-7625 

Performing: Downtown Boys 

Venues:       Makeshift Boston 549 Columbus Avenue Boston 

Sunday, Mothers Day May 10 2015

Performing: The Lance Houston Jazz Quartet 

Venue:         Mandarin Oriental Hotel 776 Boylston Street Boston, MA 

Time:           12 Noon 

Performing:  Amy Lavere 

Venue:          T.T. The Bears Place 10 Brookline Street Cambridge, MA. 

Time:            9:00 PM     Info: (617) 492-0082 

Performing:  Lo-Fang 

Venue:         Brighton Music Hall 158 Brighton Ave Boston, MA 

Time:           8:00 PM.  Tix: $15 

WIN FREE TICKETS!

By: Doug Ruffin 

      President,

      Boston Music Coalition 

It's True! You can win tickets to the Sneak Preview Screening of the movie, 

"Little Boy". Hurry! Tap the link and You Can Win! 

http://joyceschoices.com/expired-free-advance-screenings/free-advance-screening-and-qa-with-director-danny-collins 

Live Music Weekend Around Boston!

By: Doug Ruffin

      President,   

      Boston Music Coalition 

April 17,18 and 19 

Friday April 17 2015 

Performing: The Jugghead Band 

Venue:        The Plough and Stars 912 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 

Time:          9:30 PM Info: (617) 576-0032 

Performing: Cedric Gervails 

Venue:        Royals Boston 275 Tremont Street Boston, MA 

Time:          10:00 PM.  Tix:  $10-$15 

Performing: Martin Allyson 

Venue:         Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 

Time:           8:00PM   Info: (617) 562-4111 

Saturday April 18 2015 

Performing: Drubken Logic

Venue:        Church 69 Kilmarnock Street Boston, MA 

Time:          8:00 PM  Tix:  $8-$10 

Performing: Groove Alliance

Venue:         Rockafellas 321 Essex Street Salem, MA 

Time:           9:00 PM.    Info: (978) 745-2411 

Performing: Livingston Taylor 

Venue:        78 Border Street Scituate, MA 

Time:           8:00 PM     Tix:  $45  

Sunday April 19 2015 

Performing: Jeff Beck / Tyler Bryant 

Venue:        Orpheus Theatre 1 Hamilton Place, Boston, MA 

Time:          7:30 PM.      Tix: $38-$58 

Performing: Potty Mouth 

Venue:        Cuisine En Locale 156 Highland Ave Boston, MA 

Performing: Sol Driven Train 

Venue:         Atwood's Tavern 877 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 

Time:           9:45 PM.     Tix: $7 

Win Tickets to J C Superstar

By:  Doug Ruffin

       President,

       Boston Music Coalition 

The amazing musical, "Jesus Christ Superstar" opens April 24 through May 3 at the Strand Theatre in Boston. Joyce Kulhawik informs me that she has the information for those of you who would like to win tickets to opening night on April 24.  Opening night is always exciting. Now you and a guest can go Free! You could win one of five pairs of tickets to be given away. 

Hurry! Tap the link to get all the information now! Good Luck! 

http://joyceschoices.com/theater/win-tickets-to-fiddleheads-jesus-christ-superstar-at-the-strand-theatre 

Live Music this Weekend

By: Doug Ruffin 

      Presidenta, 

      Boston Music Coalition 

Yes! We made it to the Weekend and the bands are ready to perform! Are you ready? Let's go! 

Friday, April 10 2015 

Performing: Joan Armatrading 

Venue:        Berkeley College of music 1140 Boylston St., Boston, MA 

Info:            (617) 747-1400 

Performing:  EVENT: The Aputumpu Festival 

Venue:         The Middle East 472 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge MA 

Time:            7:00 PM    Tix: $15-$22 

Performing:   Spyro Gyra 

Venue:           Scullers Jazz Club 400 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 

Time:             8:00 PM   Info: (617) 562-4111 

Saturday, April 11 2015 

Performing:    Jose Gonzalez / Olof Arnold's 

Venue:            Paradise Rock Club 969 Commonwealth Ave., Boston MA 

Time:              8:00 PM 

Performing:    The Love Dogs / Rockbottom 

Venue:            Johnny D's 17 Holland Street Summerville, MA 

Time:              7:00 PM.   Tix: $12 

Performing:      Yautja / Inter Arma 

Venue:              T.T. The Bears Place 10 Brookline Street Cambridge, MA 

Time:                6:00 PM   Tix: $12 

Sunday, April 12 2015 

Performing:       Chick Corea / Herbie Hancock 

Venue:              Symphony Hall 301 Massachusetts Ave., Boston MA

Info.                  (617) 266-2378 

Performing:       GusGus 

Venue:              The Sinclair 52 Church Street Cambridge, MA 

Time:                8:00 PM 

Hurry! Get Your Day Pass To Catch a Phenomenal Group of Young Mass Musicians!

By Doug Ruffin

     President, 

     Boston Music Coalition 

What would you say if I told you that kids, teens and young adults could not only get along, but help each other to become the best that Massachusetts has to offer in Percusion Music Performance? 

I am amazed to learn about this group of 26 young people ranging in ages from 10-22. Each of them practicing after school and giving up Saturday's and February School Vacation in order to compete in the Winter Guard International (WGI) World Championships. Frankly, you will be amazed as well. 

The group of young people participating in this event, known as, SPIRIIT WINTER PERCUSSION are from Orleans, Mass and will compete Friday, April 10 in Dayton, Ohio.  Not only has thier show, "TANGO" received industry buzz, but this group of young people received scores in the top bracket in the New England Competition circuit. 

As much as I encourage people to go out and see live musicians, I realize that everyone may not be able to fly to Dayton Ohio to see Massachusetts young musicians compete. Instead, Get a day pass and gather the family around any Internet screen you can find and cheer on our local young musician Heroes! 

The Day Pass is just $34.95 and gets you the preliminary Coompetion from 9:30 AM - 4:40 PM. Spirit Winter Percussion is likely to go on at 4:20. Visit: www.wgi.org/webcast to catch the live webcast. 

To Learn more about Spirit Winter Percussion, Visit their website. 

www.spiritwp.org 

See The Video:  www.spiritwp.org/media