Tag Archives: Gloucester Music

So much to do tonight ~ How do I choose?

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Don’t choose.  Do it all!  OK, all might be a tad ambitious, but you can do a lot because the first show starts at 6:30 and the last one at 9:30.  See the complete music lineup here. Tonight is your … Continue reading →

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Her new electric band rocks, but it’s her voice that wraps itself around your heart and won’t let go

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

Yes, we’ve been touting Chelsea Berry‘s new electric band lately (see this post, for example)  But it’s really her voice that captures you.  Watch this video and see what we mean.  Allen got goose bumps listening to this song when … Continue reading →

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“Without cover of the night would you still be the light he is drawn to?”

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

Any doubt that Chelsea Berry is one of Cape Ann’s finest songwriters will be vanquished by her haunting new tune.  Chelsea uses the first TV performance of this song to show off her powerful, dramatic, versatile voice.  Then she reveals how … Continue reading →

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Special Herb Pomeroy Tribute @ Fuller on Friday 8pm

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Herb Pomeroy’s Big Band ~ To Herb With Love Friday, May 18 ~ 8:00pm @ Fuller School Auditorium Sponsored by gimmeLIVE Summer Concert Series and  BankGloucester Come see the people who performed with Herb Pomeroy at a special tribute concert to … Continue reading →

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“I can hardly stand to buy anything I can make myself” ~ Greg Bover

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

In this final video of our gimmesound Artists of the Week series featuring Greg Bover and Frances Fitch, the two of them talk about their inspiration and reveal some of the things that make this harpsichord so special ~ all … Continue reading →

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Frances Rocks Greg’s Harpsichord

Posted on May 11, 2012 by

Didn’t think the harpsichord could ROCK?  Check out this video of gimmesound Artist of the Week, Frances Fitch performing a piece written in 2005 by American composer Edwin McLean, who lives in the South.  Listen carefully and you’ll hear a … Continue reading →

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Sneak Peek Inside the Harpsichord

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

You’ve heard Frances Fitch play her new harpsichord (see here or here if you missed either of those videos).  In this video, her husband and gimmesound co-artist of the week, Greg Bover, takes us under the hood (literally — he takes off the … Continue reading →

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1650s Improv. Bet you’ve never seen music that looks like this!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

Yesterday we introduced you to gimmesound artists of the week, Frances Fitch & Greg Bover (click here if you missed it – people asked what time is next Tuesday’s concert at Shalin Liu.  Answer: 7:30pm). Today we have a special treat as Frances Fitch … Continue reading →

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Quick do the math: How long is 1000 Sunday Mornings?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

It’s how long it took master craftsman Greg Bover to build a harpsichord for his equally talented wife Frances Fitch, who plays it magnificently in this video.  Frances & Greg are the gimmesound artists of the week and all week … Continue reading →

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Mayday, Mayday

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

No I’m not about to crash.  That’s M’Aidez, M’Aidez (French for “Help me”). It’s May Day, which is a holiday in many foreign countries (including New York City), so I figured we’d think about how to celebrate it here, in Gloucester. … Continue reading →

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She’s back … and she brought a friend. Let’s welcome Chelsea & Megan tonight at the Brew Pub @ 5pm.

Posted on April 29, 2012 by

Last month, one of our favorite local artists, Chelsea Berry brought a friend to town: Colorado singer/songwriter Megan Burtt — and now she one of our favorites too.  Here are two videos from one of last month’s concerts. Powerful story … Continue reading →

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OK, Once in a while you just have to cross the bridge

Posted on April 26, 2012 by

Our friends The Bandit Kings are embroiled in a BATTLE RADiCAL  at the Grog in Newburyport tonight and they need your help.  Why?  Cause they want to WIN!  So muster your courage, cross the bridge and show you’re support.  More info … Continue reading →

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Horns on Robert Palmer & Talking Heads Techno Tunes?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

That’s right, folks.  In this video gimmesound Artist of the week, Orville Giddings gives us a hint about some new material we’ll hear at Castle Hill later this summer.  And he explains why he no longer plays in a trio, but prefers … Continue reading →

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Orville Giddings ~ Poor Boy @ Pig’s Eye

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

Peter shot this video on Patriot’s Day of gimmesound Artist of the week, Orville Giddings singing one of his most popular songs, Poor Boy, at In a Pig’s Eye in Salem.  Notice how the crowd gets quieter as  Orville captivates … Continue reading →

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Orville Giddings ~ thin man FAT sound!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

In this video gimmesound Artist of the week, Orville Giddings talks about his excellent band (sorry about the wind noise).  You can see them next Saturday at Stone Soup in Ipswich.  And you can see Orville with tomorrow at the … Continue reading →

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Double dose of Orville & Allen today

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Tonight is your last chance to catch Orville Giddings, the newest gimmesound Artist of the Week on Local Music Seen with Allen Estes at 6pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.  Then you can see the two of them live at … Continue reading →

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Three new songs in less than a month from Cape Ann’s most prolific songwriter

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Allen Estes is on a roll!  Just in the last week, he’s written 2 new songs.  And last month he premiered this gem, recorded for his show Local Music Seen that will air later this month.  (If you were at the Docksiders’ benefit … Continue reading →

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How fast does Orville usually play this song?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

In this video from Local Music Seen (watch it tomorrow at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Cable Channel 12  – see all air times here), Orville Giddings reveals that he plays this song at different tempos depending on who’s accompanying him. … Continue reading →

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Why is he so happy singing the blues?

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Allen Estes‘ friend Orville Giddings just always seems so happy even when he’s singing sad songs.  Orville is Allen’s guest on Local Music Seen this week.  If you have cable you can see them on Channel 12 Wednesday, Friday & … Continue reading →

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It’s not TV, it’s the Web. So don’t worry if you missed an Artist of the Week video

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

People are asking what they can do if they miss an Artist of the Week video.  First, relax.  At gimmesound.com, we don’t just broadcast once and forget about it.    All of our Artist of the Week videos are available … Continue reading →

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Surprise guest at Shalin Liu last night ~ another surprise at the Brew Pub tonight

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Miranda Russell at Shalin Liu last night with surprise guest Inge Berge on guitar (L-R: John Hyde, Joe Kessler, Miranda Russell, Vincent Briguglio, Inge Berge, Leo Ciaramitaro) Justin Piper’s wife was in labor so Miranda called Inge at about 4pm … Continue reading →

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Two Artists of the Week Opening Tonight

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

You may remember that Brad Byrd shot a video at Minglewood on St. Pat’s day.  (Here he is with Hollywood director Brandon Rose).  If you missed it, check out this post.)  TONIGHT, Brad is starting his Thursday Night Music Series … Continue reading →

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Join a Zombie Pub Crawl in Gloucester tomorrow & get $25 to drink with

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

Our friend Jen Amero is organizing a Zombie Pub Crawl with teams, which sounds like a blast.  Here’s what she says: The first 6 people on each crawl team get $25 each drinking money. We will meet at Amesbury Sports … Continue reading →

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Who will be Miranda Russell’s Celebrity Guest at her Shalin Liu Concert this week?

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Watch the video and find out.  Miranda also talks about some new music you’ll hear at her concert this week.  There are still tickets left for Miranda’s Thursday show.  Get them here. It’s a new month with new music this … Continue reading →

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Miranda Russell takes Graceland to her heart

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

This video features gimmesound Artist of the Week Miranda Russell’s wonderful cover of Paul Simon’s Graceland.  She and her band really make this song their own.  Watch and see what we mean.  You can catch her at Shalin Liu, where … Continue reading →

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