Tag Archives: Concerts in Gloucester

Block Party Dates Announced. Will Hunt New Artistic Director.

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

Block Party Head, Valerie Marcley, sent along the good news . . . It’s Party Time Gloucester! Block Party Dates Announced Will Hunt Accepts Artistic Director Position The Downtown Gloucester Block Parties will be held July 20, August 17 and … Continue reading →

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Singer vs. Crowd

Posted on May 8, 2013 by

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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Glosta Strong supports Boston Strong Tonight

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

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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Rising Star Brad Byrd on TV and Live @ Dog Bar this week

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

We see one of our roles, here at GMG, as making sure you know who’s on the way to making it big.  Rockport native, Brad Byrd is one of those local musicians.  Some day, when Brad’s playing stadiums and you … Continue reading →

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BREAKING NEWS: Lydia Warren to Open Gloucester Blues Fest

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Bob Hastings, co-producer of the Gloucester Blues Festival, sent me an email this morning saying they just signed Lydia Warren.  We saw her open for Savoy Brown at the Bull Run on December 1 (see post about that concert here).  Alone on … Continue reading →

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Defy Terror This Weekend

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

As I pointed out in this post, non-violent defiance is the best weapon against tyranny.  This weekend we all have a chance to defy the terrorists by going out as planned.  If you haven’t yet made plans, there’s even more going on … Continue reading →

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The season is on!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

36 performers on Cape Ann this weekend — remember, by my definition, the weekend starts on Thursdays.  Tonight we’ve got the Singer/Songwriter Shuffle starting at 7, featuring some of the area’s best, including Inge Berge, whose new children’s album (see this … Continue reading →

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Music helps us heal this week

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

More than likely you know someone who was at the Marathon.  Here’s a small-world example: Vickie’s brother-in-law works for a medical device company in Cedar Falls, Iowa and his boss is the father of the eight-year-old boy who died.  Even … Continue reading →

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He’s Baaaaaack . . .

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Something’s up in Gloucester.  Only 2 weeks ago, Dennis Brennan played The Rhumb Line with Dave Sag (see post about that here). Tonight he’s back in Gloucester @ Jalapenos with Dave Brown, Wolf Ginandes & Dave Mattacks.  Could it be … Continue reading →

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North Shore Acapella @ Seaport Grille tomorrow (TUESDAY)

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

The season has started.  Summer music venues are opening up and Seaport Grill is having music on Tuesday starting at 6pm (plenty early to bring the kids).  Let’s show them some support and maybe they’ll make live music a regular … Continue reading →

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Sinatra in Rockport?

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Swing back in time with songs like “My Way,” “Summer Wind,” and ”Strangers in The Night” with one of the finest Frank Sinatra impressionists in the country, Michael Dutra. Dutra has performed his tribute to ‘Ol Blue Eyes around the … Continue reading →

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The Backwoods Ramblers with Fozzie Hill next Saturday @ Cafe Shalom

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

This just in from Natalia Carollo ~ Cafe Shalom @ Temple Ahavat Achim: Saturday, April 20th at 8:30 pm at the Temple Ahavat Achim (86 Middle St., Gloucester) The Backwoods Ramblers are a group of multi-talented musicians featuring lead and … Continue reading →

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An Evening of Jazz & World Music celebrating our extraordinary Earth Sat 4/20

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Annisquam Village Church is hosting an Earth Day concert next Saturday, April 20 at 7:30pm featuring jazz/world music singer/songwriter Greta Bro.  Check it out:

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Remember Avenging Annie ~ Andy Pratt’s 1973 top 40 hit? You can see him perform it live tomorrow (Thursday)

Posted on April 10, 2013 by

Only in Gloucester. Tomorrow (Thursday) the Singer / Songwriter Shuffle at Giuseppe’s features a number of local favorites including Noise Magazine founder T Max, Joe Wilkins and Andy Pratt, who’s hit “Avenging Annie” reached #15 on Boston’s WRKO.  Here’s a video … Continue reading →

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Better start saving now if you want to see the Rolling Stones @ the Garden

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

Vickie got hold of an exclusive presale email for Rolling Stones tickets.  Check out these outrageous prices!  Tickets go on sale Monday 4/15 and it looks like you have to buy them in pairs.   By contrast, there’s lots of excellent music … Continue reading →

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Beeman 4th & 5th Graders present “Oliver” the Musical Wed & Thursday

Posted on April 8, 2013 by

You know how we love to promote taking your kids to see live music.  Well for all of you who say, “Yeah, yeah, Ok.  Someday we’ll do that,”  this Wednesday & Thursday are your some-days.  Lisa Smith sent the following video preview … Continue reading →

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Here’s a CD of kids music that adults can listen to and love too!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

OK, this is not your grandmother’s children’s CD.  It’s real!  Real music by one of my favorite local artists, Inge Berge.  It’s billed as Songs for Young Children to Jump, Dance and Move, but don’t be fooled by the little-kid-friendly title, this … Continue reading →

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Rare chance to see Dennis Brennan (one of Boston’s best rockers) with Dave Sag @ Rhumb Line tonight

Posted on April 4, 2013 by

The fact that Dennis Brennan isn’t a huge star proves that music business executives are clueless.  Dennis was one of the first Boston area artists to make a gimmesound profile when we launched 4 years ago this month (see it here). … Continue reading →

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Cool stuff reminders and a rising star video

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

Amid the flood of info that washes over us every day, it’s often refreshing to get a reminder of some cool stuff we might have missed.  Here goes: Espressos has jumped into the live music scene.  Check out their lineup. Live … Continue reading →

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TICKET UPDATE: Big Band Sold Out, Few left for Chelsea Berry, David Maxwell, Brendan James, Henri Smith & Charles Neville, Livingston Taylor

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

The season is heating up and you just can’t wait until the last minute to get tickets any more.  Here’s the scoop. Cape Ann Big Band’s Friday concert @ Shalin Liu is already sold out, but you can still get … Continue reading →

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New TV Show on Good Harbor Beach Erosion Premieres Tonight

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

Gloucester’s Bob Quinn, who has been going to Good Harbor for the past 80 years, tours the dunes of Good Harbor Beach and comments on the poundin’ it took this winter. Here is a clip from the half –hour show … Continue reading →

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First Spring weekend and over 2 dozen live shows on Cape Ann ~ Clickity Clack!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

You know the season is upon us when there are 26 live shows over the weekend and most of the summer-only venues aren’t even open yet.  (If you’re a summer business, stop what ever you’re doing, take Paul & RD’s … Continue reading →

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More Gloucester Blues Festival Lineup ~ Tickets go on sale April 10

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

This just in from Bob Hastings, co-producer of the Gloucester Blues Festival.  Excellent lineup for August 10.  And this isn’t even everybody.  There will be at least one more performer, so stay tuned.  Tickets will be available April 10 on … Continue reading →

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First Blues Fest Performer Announced — and he’s HOT!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Bob Hastings sent me an email last night announcing the first act to be booked for this year’s Gloucester Blues Festival.  His name is Anthony Gomes and he’s a smokin’ guitar player as you can see by the video below. … Continue reading →

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Gary Backstrom Band with Michael Thomas Doyle on Drums tonight @ Rhumb Line

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

There’s so much going on tonight (see schedule here) that even if you go out early and stay out late, you won’t be able to catch everything.  I guess you could call that good news for Cape Ann’s music scene.  More … Continue reading →

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