Tag Archives: Music Videos

JOYCE YANG replaces Dubravka Tomsič June 30 @ Rockport Chamber Music Festival

Posted on June 17, 2013 by

This just in from Karen Herlitz @ Rockport Music: Dubravka Tomsic Cancels, Replaced by Joyce Yang    We regret that, due to an inflammation of her right hand, Dubravka Tomsič must cancel her concert as part of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival on … Continue reading →

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14 live shows ~ decks, schooners, restaurants, bars ~ music all day!

Posted on June 15, 2013 by

One of the best reasons to live in Gloucester is that when the weather finally turns nice, it’s outdoor music galore.  Case in point: today you can soak in music on 4 decks, a schooner, at Shalin Liu with the ocean … Continue reading →

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Nashville rising stars Louise Mosrie and The Twangtown Paramours @ Old Sloop next Saturday

Posted on June 14, 2013 by

Louise Mosrie’s songwriting is riveting; her performance is captivating.  Every song tells a story that touches your heart.  Here’s a great quote about her that sums it up:  “…basically, she’s William Faulkner with a guitar.” – Rich Warren, WFMT-FM Chicago … Continue reading →

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Help Steve Caraway make a new CD

Posted on June 10, 2013 by

By now, you’ve probably heard of artists raising money from fans in order to make their next CD.  It’s call crowdfunding and it works.  As a musician, your chances of getting signed by a label are smaller now than ever … Continue reading →

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It’s a rainy, two-show night in Gloucester

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

The way I look at it, a rainy night is perfect for music in one of Gloucester’s restaurants.  You’re not gonna fire up the grill.  Picnic on the beach?  Nope.  Dinner on the boat?  Fuggedaboutit. Tonight you can catch two … Continue reading →

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New gem from the heart of Gloucester’s most prolific songwriter says it all

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Check out this video of Allen Estes’ new song, “We All Fall Down”, which premieres on his show Local Music Seen with Allen Estes tomorrow (WED) at 6:30pm on Cape Ann TV Channel 12.  Allen had been working on this … Continue reading →

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When does “the season” start? Today!

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

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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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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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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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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Award-winning Folk legend Bob Franke @ Old Sloop Next Saturday

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Here’s a homespun video of one of his simple, profound, moving, lyrical songs.  This concert will touch you deeply.  Get Tickets Here.

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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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Free Chamber Music Concert at Shalin Liu on Saturday

Posted on March 21, 2013 by

Some of the best young musicians in the state will perform for FREE as part of the Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) Honors Chamber Ensemble Concert this Saturday, 3/23 at Shalin Liu. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to hear top young artists perform … 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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Dan King with Brown, Mattacks & Ginandes @ Jalapenos tonight

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

Just got the word from DB that Dan King will be joining the boys at Jalapenos tonight before he flies back to the west coast.  Here’s a nice video, albeit a bit shaky, shot  by Ned Nugent, of the boys at Jalapenos … Continue reading →

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Larry Coryell Power Trio will knock your socks off on Friday

Posted on March 19, 2013 by

If you saw jazz guitar master Larry Coryell back in November 2010 when he played a benefit for seARTS, you already know what I’m talking about.  At the risk of dating myself (this is Peter, not Vickie) I was mesmerized … 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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3 April Concerts by Sorellanza ~ Local Women’s A Capella Chorus

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

Check out some videos of the group below:  

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2,000 Pink-Slipped Songwriters coming to Gloucester

Posted on February 23, 2013 by

Think we have it bad here with the decline of the Fishing Industry?  Look what is happening to songwriters in Iowa: Bob Dylan Lays Off 2,000 Workers From Songwriting Factory I moved here from Iowa.  Maybe all those songwriters should … Continue reading →

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Weekend starts earlier tonight

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

Well maybe all our talk about taking kids out to hear great music didn’t fall on deaf ears (pun intended).  Plus there’s another bonus: the fact that some shows start early means you can get to more shows in one … Continue reading →

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