Posts by Rob Duguay
Diving into Latin influences, the record has a really cool vibe while defying classification. As part of his tour in support of the full-length release, Prophet and his backing band, His Cumbia Shoes, are going to be performing Jan. 29 at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth starting at 8 p.m.
Last year was supposed to be the farewell tour for the acclaimed band, but due to a variety of factors, the band had to call it a day earlier than planned and cease touring. Since then, bassist Tom Hamilton has joined up with a new project called Close Enemies.
The music of Ireland has had a major effect on the music within the United States in various capacities. Go from bluegrass to punk rock and you’re bound to hear the Celtic tones and arrangements having some sort of influences.
On January 4, Harsh is going to be headlining a hometown gig at The Press Room with soul-funk dynamos Fox and The Flamingos starting things off at 8 p.m.
One of the many examples of this around New Hampshire is one that’s being put on by the Boston-based Americana act Adam Ezra Group. They’re going to be taking the stage at Tupelo Music Hall with two shows, one happening at 5:30 p.m. (dinner and a show) for the folks who already have plans for later in the evening, and another happening at 8:30 p.m. for the people who are looking to have a blast when the ball drops. Albany, New York act Sirsy are going to be opening up both installments, so make sure to arrive in a prompt manner regardless of which show you attend.
On December 20, folks around Portsmouth can go see these guys kick off the weekend before Christmas at The Press Room. The show starts at 8 p.m. and the bill will be split with local indie rockers The Rock Dwellers rounding it out.
Jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli has had a unique career as a musician. He’s performed with legends such as Benny Goodman and Les Paul along with the Boston Pops among others. He also has his own syndicated radio show with his wife and when he’s not on stage, he’s crafting his own online guitar lessons for people to learn the tricks of the trade.
There’s going to be a lot of fun stuff going on around New Hampshire for Halloween. Along with the obvious Trick-or-Treating, there are some vibrant parties and plenty of live music happening around the Granite State to ring in “All Hallow’s Eve.”
One of the many examples of this is the immensely talented saxophonist Grace Kelly. The Wellesley, Mass., native is always doing something cool with her music, which includes her latest album “Grace Kelly with Strings: At The Movies” that came out on March 1.
One example is Hush Club, which consists of Alasdair Mackenzie, Liz Kantor and Chris Haley. On October 19, this talented trio are going to be performing at The Press Room in Portsmouth. The show starts at 8 p.m. with fellow Bostonians Copilot rounding out the bill.