Author Archives: Vickie & Peter

About Vickie & Peter

Vickie grew up in Iowa. Lived in Silicon Valley & NYC. Peter has lived all over (NJ, NY, CH, IN, CA, MA, etc.) We chose to live and raise our family in Gloucester. Owners of gimmesound.com & Van Ness Group. Producers of gimmeLIVE concerts.

Free Wine Tasting next Thursday @ The Cave on Main St 4-6pm

Posted on May 18, 2013

You really don’t want to miss this — plain & simple.  If you’ve been to The Cave, you know what we mean.  If you haven’t , you’re truly missing out on a new Main Street gem.  Check them out ahead … Continue reading →

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When does “the season” start? Today!

Posted on May 18, 2013

Live music is already playing at Motif #1 Day (see Motif #1 live music schedule here).  Brad Byrd headlines at 4pm in Dock Square.  All free! Then it’s a HUGE night on Cape Ann.  You can’t possibly see it all, … Continue reading →

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Top Boston Area Blues artist Gracie Curran to open Gloucester Blues Fest

Posted on May 17, 2013

This just in from Bob Hastings of the Gloucester Blues Festival:  Hailed by Alternate Roots Magazine as one of the top 20 Boston Bands Right Now, Gracie Curran & the High Falutin’ Band will open the Gloucester Blues Festival on August … Continue reading →

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Gloucester & Cape Ann Featured on Chronicle Tonight

Posted on May 16, 2013

Last month, we previewed Chronicle star Ted Reinstein’s new book (see post here) with Motif #1 on the cover. Tonight’s Chronicle at 7:30pm on Channel 5 previews his book for the first time on TV — and it features a … Continue reading →

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The Big, BIG STRUM Saturday, May 18

Posted on May 15, 2013

The Big, BIG STRUM Saturday, May 18 The Gloucester House 63 Rogers Street Gloucester, MA Doors @7pm Purchase tickets ($20-advance, $22-at the door) The Gloucester House – 978-283-1812 Gloucester Music – 978-281-4874 Fly at the Rhumb Line Tonight!  

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Special Guest on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes

Posted on May 15, 2013

Dave Foley & Rich Holerook came to the North Shore for a special taping of Local Music Seen with Allen Estes.  The show airs on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 Wednesday (tonight), at 6:30pm and it airs again Friday at … Continue reading →

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Music for Hump Day & KBMG At Jalapeños on Thursday

Posted on May 15, 2013

I know it’s Hump Day and it looks like it’s going to rain, but get out tonight.  Fly as Ron Schrank as his special guest, Dennis Monagle has the amazing Dejas and you never know who is going to join John Rockwell. … Continue reading →

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Breaking News – Water Service Interuption on Main Street 5pm – 9pm from Hancock St to Washington St.

Posted on May 14, 2013

From City of Gloucester Website: As a result of the work being done at the intersection of Main/Wash/Rogers Streets a broken gate valve has been discovered and is being repaired. Water service on Main Street from Hancock Street to Washington … Continue reading →

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KBMG back at Japapenos ~ Time to Plan for Summer Concerts!

Posted on May 14, 2013

Think Ahead. Cape Ann top shows are selling out more often. You may not be able to wait till the last minute this summer! But you might get into Jalapenos to welcome Dan King back, if you call now 978-283-8228! … Continue reading →

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PODCAST: Allen Estes interviews Poco founder Rusty Young ~ See Poco on Friday @ Shalin Liu

Posted on May 13, 2013

The band who popularized country-rock and influenced the Eagles is coming to Shalin Liu on Friday and we were lucky enough to get Rusty Young, one of the band’s founders on the phone to talk about their new music and … Continue reading →

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Remember back to Happy Days of the of the 50′s!

Posted on May 12, 2013

Check out all the music happening on Cape Ann Here

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What Kind of Music Do You Want to Hear Tonight?

Posted on May 11, 2013

There is so much going on tonight, I’m not sure how to decide what to do.  There is everything from paino bar ~ Brazilian ~ jazz ~ Beethoven ~ Rock ~Reggae ~ DJ Dance Party.  So get out there and … Continue reading →

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Wow! What a weekend of great music starting tonight!

Posted on May 10, 2013

For all those guitar enthusiast Jason Vieaux is at Shalin Liu tonight.  His playing has been described as “spun magic,” creating cinematic vistas with a single instrument. Gramophone hails Vieaux is “…among the elite of today’s classical guitarists.” Here are some of the weekend … Continue reading →

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Live blogging from Open Door

Posted on May 9, 2013

Still time to come to Cruiseport for Open Door Benefit. Vickie S Van NessSent from my phone

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Singer vs. Crowd

Posted on May 8, 2013

The deck is open.  We eat outside because Cape Ann Brew Pub is full inside.  People had come to hear Chelsea Berry and her friends and to support Boston Strong.   After dinner, there’s room to stand inside to see … Continue reading →

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Water main break on Magnolia Ave? Maybe Flushing?

Posted on May 8, 2013

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Glosta Strong supports Boston Strong Tonight

Posted on May 7, 2013

You know you’ve won over Joey when he starts a podcast with a joke about how much we love Chelsea Berry (listen to podcast here) and then within a week he’s promoting one of her events (see that post here). … Continue reading →

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Heroic Music for Mother’s Day ~ Beethoven “Eroica” & Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings

Posted on May 6, 2013

Check out this spectacular Cape Ann Symphony program for this Saturday 5/11 at Manchester High sent from Heidi Dallin of Cape Ann Symphony.   Don’t forget Kids under 19 are FREE! WHAT CAN BE MORE THRILLING THAN HEROIC MUSIC? Beethoven’s … Continue reading →

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Beverly expects “largest crowd we’ve ever assembled” for Idol Homecoming at 3pm today

Posted on May 4, 2013

If you’re an American Idol fan, you might just want to cross the bridge this afternoon. Angie Miller, who was graduated from Beverly High School last year, will be honored in a parade starting at Beverly City Hall today at … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget it’s Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 3, 2013

Cinco de Mayo Raffle at Jalapeños Enter to win a trip for 2 to Cancun Mexico!   This weekend ~ May 3rd – 4th Purchase an entrée dine-in or take-out, and you will receive 3 Raffle tickets for the trip. Hours:  Friday and … Continue reading →

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Beeman Ballroom Experience Premieres on TV TONIGHT ~ Mad Hot Ball on Sunday

Posted on May 2, 2013

Here’s what’s happening – from Lisa Smith @ Cape Ann TV: Cape Ann TV Waltzes in with the Premiere of The Beeman Ballroom Experience Documentary in Conjunction with the Gloucester Fifth Grade Mad Hot Ball What happens when you take … Continue reading →

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Did you know we have a world-class composer in our midst? Check his new work out on Sunday

Posted on May 2, 2013

Award-winning, local, world-class composer Rob Bradshaw’s new work premieres this Sunday 5/5 at Gordon Chapel with 2 performances at 2:30 and 5pm.  You may know Rob from over 20 works commissioned and performed about Cape Ann, including the cantata commemorating … Continue reading →

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Breakfast at Atlantis — our official season starter — this Saturday

Posted on May 2, 2013

Everybody has their “start of the season” favorites.  RD’s is a clam roll at Top Dog in Rockport (see Paul’s post about that here). For Vickie, John and me it’s breakfast at Atlantis Oceanfront Cafe, which opens on Saturday. For … Continue reading →

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Music Updates – Renee & Joe on TV and the Goddesses play the Rhumbline

Posted on May 1, 2013

Renee & Joe on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes on Cape Ann TV Channel 12 Wednesday (tonight), at 6:30pm and airs again Friday at 1:30pm and Sunday at 6pm. The Cripple Cove Quintet featuring The Goddesses will be performing three … Continue reading →

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New Music Hitting Gloucester this Week

Posted on April 30, 2013

DENNIS BRENNAN returns for another week with the Woodpeppers at Jalapenos Tonight.  The Woodpeppers are always great but adding Dennis Brennan to the mix is something you don’t want to miss – check out his video below and get over … Continue reading →

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