Posts by Rob Duguay
With roots in Massachusetts and currently being based in Montpelier, Vermont, Ali McGuirk is a singer-songwriter who has a way of captivating whoever is listening with a soulful vibe.
A band curating their own festival isn’t a new concept, but it’s a cool opportunity for a few things to take place. It’s a time for fellow musical entities to get a spotlight shown on them that they probably haven’t experienced while performing in front of new potential fans.
From September 26 – 28, the establishment is going to be celebrating its 20th anniversary with a party that’s going to be happening all weekend long.
As part of a run of shows celebrating four decades, Cowboy Junkies are going to be performing at Tupelo Music Hall in Derry on September 26. The show starts at 8 p.m. and it promises to span their extensive discography.
Steve Hofstetter’s sold out shows in numerous cities throughout his career, and this upcoming one is looking to be another example.
As both a saxophonist and flutist, Karl Denson has a resume that few can measure up to. He’s performed and recorded with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, Steve Winwood, Slightly Stoopid, John Scofield, Big Freedia, the Blind Boys of Alabama and Stanton Moore from Galactic among many others.
The frontman for the Richmond, Virginia punk rockers Avail, Tim Barry has his hands in both styles. On August 16, he’s going to be exhibiting his folk side at The Shaskeen in Manchester. It’s part of a stacked bill featuring Lenny Lashley from the Boston punk legends Darkbuster and fellow Bostonian Matt Charette from Matt Charette & The Truer Sound with the show starting at 7 p.m.
Old fans and new fans alike will be able to experience this when The Struts take the stage at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom on August 15 with Los Angeles rock & rollers Dirty Honey kicking the night off at 8 p.m.
As part of his tour in support of it, Will Oldham and his band are going to be performing at The Press Room in Portsmouth on August 10.
One of the many examples of this is the “Summer Cooker,” which is going down at The Stone Church in Newmarket on July 26. Presented by both singer-songwriter John Nolan and the venue, the second edition of this event will be starting outdoors at 6 p.m., then moving indoors after 9 p.m. with a bunch of acts performing while bringing a family-friendly vibe.