Rock On! Concerts Events Listing

Friday, Jul 10, 2009 - REBIRTH BRASS BAND

Simply put, The Rebirth Brass Band is a New Orleans institution. Formed in 1983 by the now infamous Frazier brothers, the band has evolved from playing the streets of the French Quarter to playing festivals and stages all over the world. Rebirth is committed to upholding the tradition of brass bands while at the same time incorporating modern music into their show. Their signature brand of heavy funk has not only won over several generations of music lovers, it has become the soundtrack to an entire city. In the wake of the sometimes-stringent competition amongst brass bands, Rebirth is the undisputed leader of the pack, and they show no signs of slowing down.

Saturday, Jul 11, 2009 - MONSTERS OF MOCK X - THE MISTRESSES OF METAL - FEATURING ZEPPARELLA - ALL GIRL ALL ZEPPELIN + MISSTALLICA - ALL GIRL METALLICA TRIBUTE!

THE NEXT INSTALLMENT IN THE ENORMOUSLY POPULAR MONSTERS OF MOCK SERIES FEATURES EVERY MAN'S ROCK N' ROLL FANTASY: HOT CHICKS KICKING OUT THE JAMS OF THE GREATEST ROCK BANDS OF ALL TIME!!! Featuring Zepparella & Misstallica! Zepparella is not a tribute band. No wigs, no backing tracks. It is a celebration of some of the greatest music ever written, by women who love it as musicians and as fans. We who want to celebrate it with you, fellow appreciators. Playing these songs has give us so much as musicians, as performers, and as the original band we are becoming. In our performance, we hope you see not only our ability to recreate the sound and dynamics of this great music, but also our own connection with each other and our individual musical characters shining through. Thank you for letting us bring these songs to you. This is a true highlight of our musical careers, and to be truly corny but absolutely sincere, the privilege of sharing this with you gives us endless joy.

Saturday, Jul 11, 2009 - FUTURE ROCK

Tuesday, Jul 14, 2009 - BOOMBOX

BoomBox is Producer/Engineer/DJ/Drummer Russ Randolph and Producer/DJ/Vocalist/Guitarist Zion Rock Godchaux, son of Donna and Keith Godchaux, best known for their stint with the Grateful Dead... This pair of dynamic artists uses their rich musical history and their vision of music and popular culture to deliver a style of music distinctly different from anything heard or seen in music today. This signature sound and show brings live music to a new, elevated level. BoomBox evolved through the common visualization of a pair of forward thinking artists from diverse musical backgrounds. Raised by supportive and musically inclined parents, both Godchaux and Randolph had an obsession with music at very young ages. Godchaux, who grew up with deeply embedded rock and roll roots, began playing drums at the age of two, and played guitar and wrote his own songs as a teen. During the 90s, Godchaux was a well-received touring DJ based out of the San Francisco area. Randolph began as a young drummer, but it?s what was happening behind the scenes that attracted him most. As much producers as they are musicians, it is Randolph?s understanding of soundscape and Godchaux?s knack for songwriting that keeps BoomBox resonating at higher levels.

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2009 - BARRINGTON LEVY

Barrington Levy's outstanding career as a top-class reggae vocalist began more than two and a half decades ago. Called reggae's 'Mellow Canary' by virtue of his strong, pure vocal style, he's renowned as the first original singer of the dancehall era, inspiring many imitators en-route. Barrington was born in West Kingston, but spent much time as a youth in Clarendon, where he developed his signature riff by experimenting with different vocalizations and bouncing the sounds off the surrounding hills. Throughout his professional appearances, Barrington has shared the stage with a veritable who's-who of the reggae and world music scene: Alton Ellis, Ken Boothe, Dennis Brown, John Holt, Gregory Isaacs, Freddie McGregor, Maxi Priest, Shaggy, Beenie Man, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Lady Saw, Lady G, U2, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Shine, CeCile, Tony Rebel, Garnet Silk, Capleton, Sugar Minott, Coco Tea, Spanner Banner, Little Kirk, Sanchez, Papa San, Mutabaruka... just to name a few. Barrington continues to record and tour extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and remains Jamaica's 1 headliner. He's currently working on his latest (soon to be released) album, It's About Time, featuring Jamaican hip-hop sensation CeCile, on the hit single "Want You To Know". Barrington Levy is still "Broader than Broadway"; and still a major force on the dancehall scene!!!

Friday, Jul 17, 2009 - ROGER CLYNE & THE PEACEMAKERS

?Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers (RCPM) are proof that the crazy, reckless, restless, swaggering soul of American rock is still burning a hole in the night sky...guitars blaze, quake and quiver, drums slip, thud and thunder with killer melodies and hooks and the occasional reggae or mariachi rhythm laced through the middle to keep it all honest and interesting.? - Tom Jurek, Paste Magazine Fronted by Roger Clyne with drummer P.H. Naffah, lead guitarist Jim Dalton and bassist Nick Scropos, Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers are the only independent band to debut in the Top 10 on Billboard's Internet Sales chart for six consecutive albums, including two #1 entries. Clyne & Naffah enjoyed an accomplished stint with The Refreshments, the late-90s rock band whose cult-classic album Fizzy Fuzzy, Big & Buzzy produced the hit singles "Banditos" and "Down Together." Clyne wrote and performed with The Refreshments the theme song for the hit cartoon King of the Hill. ******* Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Saturday, Jul 18, 2009 - RAY & RANGEL

Monday, Jul 20, 2009 - CHALI 2NA (JURASSIC 5) PLUS WHOSANE FEATURING PANGAEA

Chali 2na was a member of "Jurassic 5" the rap group aswell as original member of "Ozomatli" the band. Solo Artist and Accomplished Painter(Graffitti, Oils, Acylics,etc...)

Tuesday, Jul 21, 2009 - YELLOWMAN

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 - EEK-A-MOUSE

Eek-a-Mouse (born Ripton Hylton November 19, 1957 in Kingston, Jamaica) is one of Jamaica?s premier reggae stars. He is responsible for the creation of the reggae sub-genre singjaying. Although now 50 years old, he is still reputed to perform more than 200 shows in a year in America and the West Indies. Born in Kingston, Jamaica as Ripton Hylton, Eek-a-Mouse began his foray into reggae music when he was in college, but did not begin to garner a substantial audience until 1979 with his hit ?Once a Virgin?. This same year, he changed his singing name to ?Eek-a-Mouse?, the name of the racehorse he always bet on. In 1981, he cheered up the Reggae Sunsplash Festival, which was still mourning over the death of reggae icon Bob Marley. After this, his fame continued increasing through the year 1982 until 1988, when he released ?Eek-A-Nomics?, his last full-length CD until 1996. Eek-a-Mouse is a regular at the Jamaican music festival Reggae Sunsplash and often teams up with reggae duo Michigan and Smiley. He has also been featured on Christian rock group P.O.D.?s (Payable on Death) album Satellite, lending his vocals to the rock-reggae track ?Ridiculous?.

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 - RYAN MONTBLEAU BAND

Thursday, Jul 23, 2009 - STRANGEFOLK

Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated. ******** Originally formed as an acoustic duo "Strange Folk" in 1991, Strangefolk (now one word) added bass and drums within a year and took to playing the bars in and around the vibrant musical community of Burlington, Vermont. The band rounded out its sound further in 2000 by adding keyboards to the lineup. Strangefolk has since built a national following based on the impressive sales from four studio CD releases (Lore, Weightless in Water, A Great Long While, and Open Road), and one live release (Coast to Coast), a rigorous touring schedule, and an annual festival that attracts thousands which the band has funded, promoted, and hosted for seven straight years called Strangefolk's Garden of Eden. After over a decade the band shows no sign of slowing down. In 2002 the band hit the road performing 120 shows through 32 states. Strangefolk closed out 2002 supporting Gregg Allman & Friends on a tour that took them from Florida to Michigan. Early 2003 finds the band on a headlining tour through the West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Rocky Mountains. More national touring, a release of a DVD, a release of another "live" CD, and entering the studio again are also planned for 2003. The Music At the heart of Strangefolk's songwriting is a seamless blend of narrative lyrical content and inventive melody. Rock, folk, blues, and bluegrass influences converge to create an instantly recognizable sound, which keeps Strangefolk's listeners moving from start to finish. When punctuated with Strangefolk's trademark three-part harmonies and soaring lead guitars, the band's unique songwriting ability develops a natural avenue for the band to extend themselves in a live setting. The result is one of the more gratifying live music experiences around. Their latest project, Coast to Coast (2002) showcases the band's depth, variety, and continued growth as songwriters and musicians.

Friday, Jul 24, 2009 - EILEEN MCMAHON'S ST PATRICK'S DAY IN JULY PARTY CRUISE! Featuring DJ LOU & THE GREAT ESCAPE!

Friday, Jul 24, 2009 - THE OLD SILVER BAND - Matt Beninghof's Birthday Celebration!

Having toured successfully for two years as an acoustic mandolin/guitar duo, brothers Matt and John Beninghof performed at schools, festivals and mainstay venues across the country. Along the way they've gained an enthusiastic fan base of all ages and shared the stage with the likes of Leon Russell, Soulive, The Slip, Gordon Stone, Sara Bareilles, Hot Buttered Rum, Ryan Montbleau, State Radio, and Naughty by Nature. With the recent addition of Sir Charles Parker Walton's drum/hair stylings the Old Silver Band has continued their growth in sound and following. Their most recent release "Live From Glenmont" was the answer to fans who felt their debut EP lacked the energy and excitement they had come to expect from Old Silver shows. ------- Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Friday, Jul 24, 2009 - CAPTURED - THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY TRIBUTE SHOW!

CAPTURED is as close as it gets to seeing JOURNEY in concert all of the sights and sounds. With state of the art sound and lights and the Bands commitment to accurately recreating the music of JOURNEY are what makes CAPTURED one of the Countrys most sought after Acts.

Friday, Jul 24, 2009 - THE STONERS - THE #1 ROLLING STONES TRIBUTE FROM ITALY

THE STONERS are a Roman Rolling Stones Tribute Band, founded in 2002 by Ugo Moretti (from Rome - Italy) and led by the Italian-American singer Domenico Scola (from Haddon Heights, New Jersey) WHY: Because the music of the last 45 years divides into 2 genealogical trees: on one side a group from Liverpool, the other side originated by the ROLLING STONES, from which other groups and music genres evolved, making history, including the history of Rock?n?Roll. HOW: With their hard-headedness, passion and respect for those bastards that were just teen-agers when they began this adventure in 1962. WHO: The present formation of THE STONERS is the classic one: 2 guitars, bass, drums and vocalist. Keyboard and saxophone, moreover, are in most of their songs.

Friday, Jul 24, 2009 - BLACK 47

Saturday, Jul 25, 2009 - EEK-A-MOUSE

Sunday, Jul 26, 2009 - DR. JOHN & THE LOWER 9-11

Dr. John, or Mac Rebennack as known to friends and family, is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive to New Orleans. His very colorful musical career began in the 1950s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City, including recordings by Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Joe Tex and Frankie Ford. A notorious gun incident forced the artist to give up the guitar and concentrate on organ and piano. Further trouble at home sent Dr. John west in the 1960s, where he continued to be in demand as a session musician, playing on records by Sonny and Cher, Van Morrison and Aretha Franklin to name a few. He also launched his solo career, developing the charismatic persona of Dr. John The Night Tripper. Adorned with voodoo charms and regalia, a legend was born with his breakthrough 1968 album Gris-gris, which established his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock and Creole roots. Several of his many career highlights include the masterful album Sun, Moon and Herbs in 1971 which included cameos from Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger and 1973?s In The Right Place, which contained the chart hits ?Right Place Wrong Time? and ?Such A Night.? Dr. John garnered Grammy award wins in 1989, 1992, 1996 and 2000. In 2004, his musical love letter to the city of New Orleans, ?N?awlinz Dis Dat or D?udda,? was awarded the prestigious Acad?e Charles Cros 57? Palmar?award in France. It was the first time since the 1970s that an artist from North America received the award. He has also received six other nominations over the years. In 2007 he was nominated for a Grammy for ?Sippiana Hericane,? his Hurricane Katrina benefit disc. Other awards include the American Society of Young Musicians 2007 Trailblazer Award. After Hurricane Katrina and government bunglers bashed New Orleans in 2005, Dr. John immediately stepped up to the plate with both generous relief fund-raising concerts and recordings and angry public words of protest. One of the Crescent City's most favored sons, Dr. John does his considerable bit to keep the world's attention focused on what needs to be done to help New Orleans come back. In 2008, he released the album ?City That Care Forgot,? which deals with various aspects of post-Katrina New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. In 2009, ?City That Care Forgot? won the Grammy for ?Best Contemporary Blues Album.? It is considered to be his finest recording in twenty years. After a half century of creating music for others and himself, Dr. John continues to write, arrange, produce and interpret with a passion that has yet to wane. He continues to dazzle and delight audiences across the globe touring consistently. In fact, Dr. John, veteran of decades in music, is at the height of his creative output right now, having recently released grandly-conceived tribute albums to Duke Ellington and Johnny Mercer, and having famously revived his full-blown, magnificently-costumed 'Dr. John, the Night Tripper' stage persona in June 2006 at the Bonnaroo Music Festival. Several of his many career highlights include the masterful album Sun, Moon and Herbs in 1971 which included cameos from Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger and 1973?s In The Right Place, which contained the chart hits ?Right Place Wrong Time? and ?Such A Night.? Dr. John garnered Grammy award wins in 1989, 1992, 1996 and 2000. He has also received six other nominations over the years.Most recently, he was nominated for a 2007 Grammy for ?Sippiana Hericane,? his Hurricane Katrina benefit disc. In 2004, his musical love letter to the city of New Orleans, ?N?awlinz Dis Dat or D?udda,? was awarded the prestigious Acad?e Charles Cros 57? Palmar?award in France. It was the first time since the 1970s that an artist from North America received the award. Other awards include the American Society of Young Musicians 2007 Trailblazer Award. After Hurricane Katrina and government bunglers bashed New Orleans in 2005, Dr. John immediately stepped up to the plate with both generous relief fund-raising concerts and recordings and angry public words of protest.

Friday, Jul 31, 2009 - RUSTIC OVERTONES Plus Special Guests: GOLD STAR MORNING

For fans of Rustic Overtones, July 27, 2007 was a day they never thought would come. The hard-hitting, show-stopping, horn-powered rock band had broken up five years before, going out with a spectacular three-hour performance at the State Theater in their hometown of Portland, Maine. Two thousand fans filed into the night afterwards, exhilarated yet downcast as witnesses to the swan song of one of the best bands ever to emerge from their state. Then last summer, an even greater crowd of 6,000 assembled in downtown Portland, on Monument Square, as the hiatus ended and Rustic Overtones heralded its return with a dramatic show executed on the rooftop of WCYY Radio. The Portland Press-Herald covered the concert with an appropriate mix of just-the-facts reportage and barely contained excitement: ?In perhaps the most highly anticipated event in local rock history,? enthused Patrick Doyle, ?Rustic Overtones, Maine?s groundbreaking rock group, has reunited.? This is a band that has bucked the odds to come back from a premature demise, with a strength and depth that, frankly, has surprised even its own members. ******* Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Friday, Jul 31, 2009 - THE AVERAGE WHITE BAND

AWB are widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Though perhaps best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit 'Pick Up the Pieces' the band's strength actually lay in their consistently accomplished song-writing, stretching across several gold selling albums and multi- grammy nominations for the legendary Atlantic Records. Somewhat incongruously, given their Scottish roots, the six piece took the influences of their R&B heroes - people like Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Donny Hathaway and others - and developed their own 'authentic' sound which was eagerly adopted by black audiences in the US and elsewhere. Whilst a good number of cuts - 'Cut The Cake' and 'Let's Go 'Round Again' to name but two - attracted chart action as hit singles, many other album tracks, like 'Schoolboy Crush' and 'Person to Person' became much sampled and turn-tabled 'rare' grooves. Many more tunes, such as 'Cloudy', 'A Love Of Your Own' and 'Nothing You Can Do' - amongst many others- stand alongside some of the finest soul 'album tracks' ever recorded. The current line-up of the band - this time with noted US recruits augmenting founding members Alan Gorrie and Onnie McIntyre - continues to record and tour around the world to ongoing critical and audience acclaim. All this and more is perfectly illustrated in the band's latest release Soul And The City which showcases the breadth and depth of the band's material, all captured within the excitement of a 2006 live performance.

Friday, Jul 31, 2009 - APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION - THE ULTIMATE GUNS N' ROSES TRIBUTE

Appetite For Destruction delivers the most authentic Guns N? Roses performance anyone can see today. As fans will tell you, an Appetite For Destruction show is like traveling back in time to see Guns N? Roses in their prime. From the moment you hear the words ?You know where you are? You?re in the Jungle baby?? until long after the drive home, you?ll feel as if you got a glimpse of how it was in Los Angeles circa 1987. Song material is drawn from Appetite for Destruction through Use Your Illusion 1 and 2, including Lies and The Spaghetti Incident? with stage banter derived from a variety of live shows and videos. Appetite For Destruction plays all the favorites ? Sweet Child o? Mine, Paradise City, Patience and many, many more. In venues far and wide, Appetite For Destruction has played to rave reviews for aural and visual authenticity. And they will continue until they have brought their rock and roll circus to every corner of the United States. ****** Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Saturday, Aug 1, 2009 - LIVING SYNDICATION

Living Syndication may fall into the category of hard and heavy rock but there are perceptible facets to this stone sounds of Eastern Indian instrumentation lend an aura of mystery and hypnoticism to songs, shades of jazz fusion subtly influence, moments of acoustic music punctuate the vibe of a song, while pure energy pulls up the weight of intensity. With a collectively diverse background from the members of this Boston-based band who are Pervez Taufiq on lead vocals, Mike Desmond on guitar, Andy DeCicco on bass, and Paul Wandtke on drums Living Syndication have formed a sound that in a short period of time has begun to generate attention. Only time can tell what is on the horizon for a band like Living Syndication, but one can be sure of big things to come. Spawning from the same state the houses Staind, Godsmack etc...Living Syndication is taking the world by storm one leap at a time.

Saturday, Aug 1, 2009 - REDMAN, METHOD MAN, GHOSTFACE KILLAH

Wednesday, Aug 5, 2009 - GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS

After completing work on their T Bone Burnett-produced third album for Ragged Company / Hollywood Records, which is now in its final stages, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will hit the road this summer in a new configuration. Catherine Popper (Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Hem) is the band?s new bass player, replacing Bryan Dondero, while their friend and fellow Vermonter Benny Yurco, who also plays Blues & Lasers, guitarist Scott Tournet?s experimental rock project, will be added as rhythm guitarist on all tour dates. Writer/singer/keyboard player Potter, guitarist Scott Tournet and drummer Matt Burr had planned on holding extensive auditions for the vacant bass slot in New York and L.A., but they first checked out Popper on a recommendation. ?She came in, plugged in and played with us,? Grace recalls, ?and by the end of the first song we knew she was absolutely, positively the perfect person for us. She completely understood the direction we wanted to go in.? After Yurco sat in with the band, including Popper, during their performance for a special VH1?School of Rock? 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival (they played ?White Rabbit,? ?Woodstock,? Janis Joplin?s ?Try? and one original, ?Nothing But The Water?), ?We all had that new-band buzz,? Grace recalls. ?We thought that if were making a lineup change, why not make it a whole new experience? Because we couldn?t really replace Bryan?he?d been with us too long for that. So having five members has made it a positive transition for all of us.? Grace laughingly describes the as yet untitled new album, which is slated for a fall release, as ?a soul record at its core, like the Velvet Underground backing Aretha Franklin.? Clarifying this improbable set of reference points, she says, ?There?s a spirituality?a soulfulness?that?s tapping into the Al Green vibe, but with a youth, a darkness and an edge to it that I wasn?t expecting.? Potter put her complete trust in Burnett, a studio visionary who was awarded the 2009 Producer of the Year Grammy for Robert Plant & Alison Krauss? modern-day classic Raising Sand. For the sessions, the producer called on three of his go-to guys?drummer Jim Keltner, bassist Dennis Crouch and guitarist Marc Ribot?who formed the core studio band with Potter, Tournet and Burr.? ?We did the full-on Dylan experience, where these guys pulled the song together within 15 minutes,? Grace points out. ?Each time, they?d listen to the song, write up their charts and then go in and start exploring. So a lot of the songs changed in unexpected ways from the demos. I was so lucky to have been prepared for that openness, because we were implementing something more significant than what the songs might?ve been otherwise.? A key example of what Grace refers to as ?the T Bone treatment? occurred early in the tracking, while they were working on the song ?That Phone.? ?Initially, it was a clean, sassy little pop song with a gospel base to it,? she says, ?but when we took it into the studio, the band clicked into this trance-like pattern that took it to a completely new place; it was like a fire was lit under the song. And that turned out to be the launch pad for the record. I was sitting with T Bone the next day, and he said, ?Now I know what kind of record we?re making.? And I said, ?Yeah, man, me too. This is a journey I need to take as an artist. This is the bridge.? And everything we did from that moment on sounded great.? This is Somewhere, the band?s preceding album, generated glowing reviews. Rolling Stone?s David Fricke raved, ?Potter?is poised for bigger things? And she?s no pushover as lyricist.? The Austin Chronicle praised her ?breakout, star-making? performance, while Paste asserted that Grace ?has the potential for greatness.? In between recording and mixing the new album, Grace Potter and The Nocturnals will be on the road playing a handful of dates previewing songs from their upcoming album.

Thursday, Aug 6, 2009 - RJD2

Friday, Aug 7, 2009 - 2nd ANNUAL "I FREAKIN' LOVE THE 80'S CRUISE" FEATURING THE FLOCK OF ASSHOLES!

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A CHILD OF THE 80'S WHEN: 1. You consider Ocean Pacific a designer label. 2. You thought the Stray Cats were bringing guitars back to rock 'n' roll. 3. You thought the lead singer of Poison was hot ... until you realized she was a he. 4. You still get the shakes when you remember Apple Macintosh's 1984 advertisement. 5. You preferred Van Hagar to Van Halen. 6. You thought George Michael was straight. 7. You had just discovered this great new singer called Tina Turner. 8. You owned a home Beta video recorder. 9. The Day After gave you nightmares. 10. Your favorite G.I. Joe figure was Snake Eyes. ***** Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Friday, Aug 7, 2009 - ZACH DEPUTY

Hailing from the South Carolina coast, Zach Deputy has infused his earthy blues, roots-rock and soul with hip-hop beats, dance hall rhythms and a bit of the tropical humidity of Calypso and reggae. Maybe it is a natural result of living and performing along the Southeast's beaches for the last four or five years, maybe it is a conscious desire to spice up the intuitive simplicity of his native, regional R&B with the exotic rhythms of the islands. It could even be Zach's family roots in Puerto Rico and St. Croix. Either way, the result is an original sound as comfortable and accessible as worn flip-flops, open and inviting like a seaside cabana and full of flavor surprises like a New Orleans gumbo. ****** Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Friday, Aug 7, 2009 - SHANGO AXE

Saturday, Aug 8, 2009 - THE NAUKABOUT 2nd Annual Music Festival of Cape Cod, MA

With the first Naukabout Music Festival held last summer at the same venue, this summer?s 2nd annual will be an event that?s a must for everyone?s summer calendar. Featuring headliner Rusted Root , the day will be filled with great music from the Ryan Montbleau Band, Pete Francis featuring Barefoot Truth and Cape-locals Old Silver Band & Roots Down Below. Continuous acts throughout the day on the side-stage include Emily Elbert, Tripping Lily, Tin Can Tele, Sam Chase & Dan Brynes. Through their Camp Naukabout Scholarship Fund, a segment of Naukabout focused on providing children in need with camp-based opportunities, the host company has teamed up with the Fresh Air Fund (www.freshair.org), an independent not-for-profit organization that provides free summer vacations (through camp & host family programs) to inner-city youngsters in need. A portion of the festival proceeds will be donated to the Fresh Air Fund in order to send kids to camps in upstate New York. ?Naukabout was formed on the basis of experiencing what we call Naukabout moments,? states Adam Conley, Director of Operations for Naukabout. ?Providing kids, who normally would not have the opportunity, with the chance to experience their own Naukabout moments through a camp environment is one of the core values behind this festival, our scholarship program and the company as a whole.?

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 - ZACH DEPUTY

There is nothing out there like Zach Deputy. Truly a one-man band, he is a powerhouse of performance, technical chops, and one hell of a charismatic presence. Put simply, Zach Deputy does what is called live looping: layering sounds through the magic of technology to create a full band effect. He isn?t the only performer out there doing this, but he has taken the technique to the next level. First and foremost, however, Zach Deputy is a songwriter, a shredding guitarist and a soulful singer with a 4+ octave vocal range. He can also drop freestyle rhymes with the best of them. The Zach Deputy sound is essentially roots rock, but in his case the roots are in soul, calypso and dancehall, underpinned by driving hip-hop, rock steady, Motown and Stax backbeats created with his layered vocal beatboxing. On top of the backbeat, Zach Deputy?s nylon strings pull multiple duties as bass, rhythm and lead guitar. Riding over that, a plethora of sounds-- keyboard, steel drums and an entire horn section-- come pumping and grinding out of the speakers when Zach takes the stage. He is a one man dance party, but he can also bring an audience to rapt attention with a heartfelt love ballad. Hailing from the South Carolina coast, Zach Deputy?s family roots are in Puerto Rico and St. Croix. Cruzan rhythms and folk songs competed with blues and American roots music for space on the family stereo. Having toured the country in his late teens and early 20?s with a couple of bands that just didn?t inspire him, Zach Deputy followed his muse back to the Atlantic coast, where he began to craft his own approach to music as a solo artist. Zach embraced the creative freedom of performing alone, but soon realized it also had its limitations. Thus, he began to employ live looping as a means of filling out the sound. Zach Deputy is now a full band unto himself, made possible through simple technology, but delivered by a skill and mastery of technique, made pure through the injection of warm, charming soul. From his base in Hilton Head, Zach Deputy has been performing 250-300 shows a year for the last four years, and has expanded his base into the Northeast and Midwest over the last 12 months. The pace of growth has been startling. Tourists and summer residents of the South Carolina and Georgia beachside resort communities got caught up in the fun took the music back home, creating fan bases in places where Zach Deputy had yet to travel, leading to remarkable first time attendance numbers in many new markets. Promoters and regional acts, blown away by the refreshing new sound, have also enthusiastically made it their mission to help Zach build his fanbase. Zach Deputy now basically lives and works from a small box truck, playing almost every night of the week. The tireless work ethic is paying off, as audiences all up-and-down the East Coast and as far West as the Mississippi are reacting with genuine joy and passion, spreading the word to friends and fellow music lovers. Zach Deputy is bound to hit your town soon. If he does, head on over?he will be glad to see you?but be sure to bring your dancing shoes? and prepare for the wow factor.

Wednesday, Aug 12, 2009 - JASON ALDEAN - THE WIDE OPEN TOUR! Plus Special Guest JIMMY WAYNE - JASON'S ONLY NEW ENGLAND TOUR STOP THIS SUMMER!

After selling two million copies of his first two albums, topping the charts with five smash hits, racking up award nominations and hitting every stop on the requisite ?new artist? tour circuit for the last three years, country rocker Jason Aldean is running full throttle into summer. The country rocker has taken the step into established artist with the release of his highly acclaimed third album, Wide Open. Since its release in April, Aldean?s Wide Open has firmly been planted at the top of Billboard?s Country Albums chart, along with superstars Rascal Flatts, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban. The album single, ?Big Green Tractor," is quickly rising as the fastest single of the award-winning singer?s career to date. Campanelli Stadium is home of the Brockton Rox, professional baseball team of the Canadian-American league. The stadium has ample parking and is easily accessible by public transportation. By train from Boston, take the T to the Middleboro/Lakeville Train in Brockton. In Brockton, go to the BAT Terminal which is right across the street from the train station. By bus, take Bus Route 3 to Campanelli Stadium. On bus, take Bus Route 3 to Campanelli Stadium.

Friday, Aug 14, 2009 - BACKSEAT LOVER - 3RD ANNUAL PEARL JAM CONCERT CRUISE!

GET YOUR TIX NOW FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL PEARL JAM CONCERT CRUISE FEATURING NEW ENGLAND'S PREMIER PEARL JAM TRIBUTE BACKSEAT LOVER! Backseat Lover is the premier Pearl Jam Tribute band of New England. No other band comes close to reproducing the Seattle sound, grunge vibe, and raw energy of Pearl Jam?s music. The frontman?s vocals have an uncanny resemblance to Eddie?s own voice; you simply won?t believe it until you hear it. The rock solid band ignites the stage with a note-for-note performance of each classic tune. Together, the music and vocals combine to form the ultimate Pearl Jam Tribute experience. ******* Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Friday, Aug 14, 2009 - GRAVEYARD BBQ - 3RD ANNUAL WHITE TRASH BBQ BASH FEATURING FREE BLUE RIBBON BBQ WITH PAID ADMISSION, Plus Special Guests: THE LA MOB, THE FORCE, CAPTAIN CUTTHROAT & THE DUNNAS

LOCK UP YER DAUGHTERS AND YER WIVES - IT'S THE 3RD ANNUAL BBQ AT SEA FEATURING THE ROOTENIST, TOOTENIST, HEDONISTICAL ROCK N' ROLL BAND THIS SIDE OF WALTHAM MASSACHUSETTS - THE GRAVEYARD BBQ! Get your tix now - paid admission includes a mess of BBQ from BLUE RIBBON BBQ! ******* Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Friday, Aug 14, 2009 - 2U (The World's 2nd Best U2 Show)

THE WORLD'S 2ND BEST U2 SHOW! GET YER GROOVE ON!!

Saturday, Aug 15, 2009 - PORTER BATISTE & STOLTZ

Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 - REBIRTH BRASS BAND

Sunday, Aug 16, 2009 - OCEAN, BLOODY PANDA

Following their acclaimed breakthrough debut album that caught the ears of critics and fans worldwide, and became Important's highest selling album, Ocean has returned with their forward thinking, brutally heavy and purely minimalist sophomore album Pantheon Of The Lesser. Pantheon Of The Lesser was composed over a period of two years in Ocean's home studio in Portland, Maine. As the seasons passed each track was written, re-written, played and then re-played as layers were slowly stripped away until the true essence of the song was revealed. Once Ocean entered the studio it took another two years to deconstruct Pantheon Of The Lesser until they had found the core of their writing. This disciplined deconstructionist approach to songwriting is how Pantheon Of The Lesser is how Ocean takes it to the next level of the abyss. The result of this compositional technique is over an hour of strictly bare instru- mentation and a kind of natural heavyness that slowly rises and falls in a pure organic fashion. Everything in it's own time. Simply profound. Heavy like Schoenberg. While Ocean continues to explore and expand upon their ?less is more? approach of profound musical minimalism and sheer heavyness, Pantheon Of The Lesser is a bit more musical than its predecessor. The Beacon, the opening track on Pantheon Of The Lesser, was played as Ocean's complete set on a recent US tour and on dates with Mono and Boris. Clocking in at 41 minutes on record and over an hour live, The Beacon evolves in 3 distinct movements with fleeting moments of hypnotic melody and earth shakingly heavy dirges creating an all encompasing tone of pure misanthropy. The second and final track on Pantheon Of The Lesser, titled Of The Lesser, carries a similar theme of misery. Written as an ode to distraction, chemical and otherwise, it is Ocean at their most personal: a pure sonic stream of consciousness in slow motion. Packaged in a deluxe foil printed heavy duty cardboard jacket with art by renowned Maine illustrator Bruce Hutchison. The vinyl version is packaged in double 200 gram vinyl, packaged in deluxe letterpressed covers and limted to 500.

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 - ZACH DEPUTY

Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 - MIKE DYLAN & THE SLEEPWALKERS, HAZARD ADAMS, IN LIKE LIONS, THE SAND DOLLAR FOUR

Michael Dylan & The Sleepwalkers is a funk, rock and reggae band from Boston whose belief in peace and progress is best expressed through their music. The band is the project of Berklee graduate Michael Dylan, who has been writing music since his early teens. During his studies he was able to assemble a dynamic and talented band to help him manifest his music in the best way possible. Together they have been playing around the Boston-area since 2004. Influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Sleepwalkers have a unique mix of styles and a sound that are perfect for clubs, parties or any other venue that needs a fun and entertaining act.

Thursday, Aug 20, 2009 - ZACH DEPUTY

Friday, Aug 21, 2009 - THE BOOGIES

Friday, Aug 21, 2009 - SHIP OF FOOLS III - THE GRATEFUL DEAD BOAT CRUISE - FEATURING PLAYIN' DEAD - BOSTON'S PREMIER GRATEFUL DEAD TRIBUTE

THE DEAD ON THE HIGH SEAS!!! LOCK YOUR TIX IN FOR THIS INCREDIBLE NIGHT OF GRATEFUL DEAD ACTION!!! ***** Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Friday, Aug 21, 2009 - ELECTRIC SIX Plus LES SANS CULOTTES

Show business is often referred to as ?the last frontier of Communism?. Think about it. Performers are beholden to the common interests of a faceless collective who demand more for less. In the advent of technology, the ability of the artist to make massive profits has been destroyed. Artists, performers, midgets, musicians, jugglers, magicians, deejays ? everybody ? all of us ? we?re all fucked now. The result? I?m not going to bring out your hamburger and fries in a timely manner. I?m going to take cigarette breaks every 5 minutes. You?ve made me wait in a bread line, and I?m going to rest my aching dogs while your white ass salivates over that burger just sitting there, taunting you under the heat lamp. And I?m not going to bring it over to you until I?m good and ready. Electric Six fuses rock and punk with the laid-back funky rhythms and falsetto vocals of disco, and a distinctly comic touch. However, they tend to reject such genre classifications as disco-metal and disco punk. ******* Rock On! Concert Cruises are on Mass Bay Lines and depart from Rowes Wharf at The Boston Harbor Hotel Atlantic Avenue ? CRUISES ARE RAIN OR SHINE. There is $7 Parking @ INTERNATIONAL PLACE GARAGE across from the Hotel after 6pm, get your parking pass stamped at Box Office. By T, Red Line to South Station - it's 1/4 mile up Atlantic Ave or Blue Line to Aquarium - it's 1/4 mile down Atlantic Ave. Boarding Begins at 7:15 - BOAT DEPARTS AT 8pm SHARP. DON?T BE LATE!!! You do not want to be that guy/gal who watches the party float away. It's a cash bar so stop at an ATM machine on your way, light snacks and hot dogs available on the boat. Pick Up WillCall Tix at Mass Bay Lines Box Office Gate C behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. You will be subject to a SECURITY CHECK / LIGHT PAT DOWN outside drinks, flasks and contraband are not allowed. Drugs are Bad mmm'kay? Stick em where the sun don't shine or expect them to be confiscated.

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2009 - ZACH DEPUTY

Friday, Aug 28, 2009 - 40 OZ TO FREEDOM SUBLIME TRIBUTE

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 - LEO KOTTKE

Saturday, Aug 29, 2009 - 40 OZ TO FREEDOM SUBLIME TRIBUTE

40 oz to Freedom formed in March of 2007 and has been turning heads from day one. They have a uniquely similar sound to Sublime as well as an amazingly energetic show that is sure to leave you wanting more. All in all, this is the band to see for any true Sublime fan. ROCK ON!!!!

Sunday, Aug 30, 2009 - 40 OZ TO FREEDOM SUBLIME TRIBUTE

Thursday, Sep 3, 2009 - TARRUS RILEY

Friday, Sep 4, 2009 - 40 OZ TO FREEDOM SUBLIME TRIBUTE

Friday, Sep 4, 2009 - SPIRITUAL REZ

SPIRITUAL REZ is a 7-piece reggae horn funk dance party that has been tirelessly touring the country while commanding an extremely unique and high energy sound. Since 2003, the band has shared the stage with internationally touring acts such as Culture, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Buffett, Israel Vibration, Buju Banton and Jamaican Legends The Skatalites. They have also been lucky enough to play shows featuring Bernie Worrell (founding Parliamant Funkadelic member and keys for the Talking Heads) ..boards. Their EP, RISING IN THE EAST was released independantly in 2006 and the band plans a live album in the summer.

Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 - SEEMLESS- FINAL SHOW EVER

Rock music ebbs and flows. It has its trends. It has its image. It has its waves, its peaks, its valleys. It has its stars, its icons, its figureheads, many of which burn out and fade away. Massachusetts rock band Seemless dont concern themselves with the current rock n roll climate or with whats hip and cool right now or with constructing an image. Rather, Seemless care about crafting tight, solid, unforgettable, and timeless rock music that will live on long after the members have left this earthly plane. For Seemless, its all about the music and only the music. Its about making massive riffs complemented by versatile vocals, finished off by booming percussion and rippling bass rhythms. Its about getting down and dirty and rocking the hell out. This is rock, the way its supposed to be done, says vocalist Jesse Leach. What Have We Become was written by music lovers for music lovers. Its raw and organic. And were just a bunch of music geeks. Drummer Derek Kerswill concurs, Were such music nerds. We love so much stuff, and the album is a great achievement, personally and collectively. We didnt play it safe. We took risks, by thinking outside the box, and by not worrying about the climate as it is right now. We just did what we wanted to do.

Wednesday, Sep 16, 2009 - TONY LUCCA, Plus Special Guests JAY NASH & MATT DUKE

Tony Lucca is an innately gifted singer/songwriter with a resume any musician would find gratifying. He's written and self- produced five studio albums, three EPs, several live recordings and a popular DVD. He's won the L.A. Music Award for Best Male Singer/Songwriter. His music has been featured in film and television (including Friday Night Lights, Brothers & Sisters, Shark, Felicity and Kevin Costner's "Open Range"). Lucca has been featured on E! Entertainment, A&E Biography and performed numerous times on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly. He's performed with notable artists including pop icons NSYNC, Marc Anthony and Joss Stone, as well as indie favorites Josh Kelley, Jason Mraz and Bob Schneider. He's galvanized an international following and has sold out premier venues coast-to-coast, including Joe's Pub in New York and the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles. Lucca, however, isn't just any musician. He's an earnest, diligent artist who consistently strives to grow and create music that he and his listeners can find both meaningful and entertaining.

Friday, Sep 18, 2009 - THE 11TH ANNUAL WORMTOWN FESTIVAL

Here's the initial Line-up: Ryan Montbleau Band, Zach Deputy, Rev Tor Band, Humblebee, U-Melt, Gilmour's Breakfast, Steal Your Face, Rubblebucket Orchestra, Hot Day At The Zoo, The Change Up, Domino Theory, Goosepimp Orchestra, Playin' Dead, The Hippocampus, The Kings, The Indobox, Tony Lee Thomas Band, Roots of Creation, Otherwise, Love Whip, The Afromotive, The Alchemystics, Jimkata, Foxtrot Zulu, The Jean Marie, The Hollis Brown, Weight of Gravity And a Worm-Load more to come....

Saturday, Sep 19, 2009 - hi8us

hi8us is a four-piece original band from Boston that plays a brand of rock-and-roll they call ?Groove Pop?. Their music is focused on the craft of songwriting, blending lush vocal harmonies with bass-driven, soulful grooves, all served up with an unmistakable pop appeal. With the recent release of The Superficial Deep, the band?s first full-length album, hi8us has taken great strides to further define and solidify their inimitable musical style.

Friday, Sep 25, 2009 - SPIRITUAL REZ

SPIRITUAL REZ is a Reggae Horn Funk Dance Party that has been tirelessly touring the country while commanding an extremely unique and high energy sound. Since 2003, the band has shared the stage with internationally touring acts such as Culture, Gregory Isaacs, Jimmy Buffett, Israel Vibration, Buju Banton and Jamaican Legends The Skatalites. They have also been lucky enough to play shows featuring Bernie Worrell (founding Parliamant Funkadelic member and keys for the Talking Heads) ..boards. Their EP, RISING IN THE EAST was released independantly in 2006 and the band plans a live album in the summer.

Saturday, Oct 3, 2009 - THE FOOLS

The Fools barged onto the Boston music scene with their first single "She Looks All Right in the Dark". Known for their outrageous live performances the band quickly gathered a loyal and ever-growing audience. Their first national (and then international) hit record, "Psycho Chicken," was a parody of Talking Heads' Psycho Killer. With the signing of the band to EMI Records came the first two albums "Sold Out" and "Heavy Mental". A second single "Its a Night (For Beautiful Girls)" swung up the charts, followed by a cover of Roy Orbison's "Running Scared". Touring North America first with The Knack and then with Van Halen helped to place the band firmly on the national stage. European tours, including shows with Cheap Trick and Journey, resulted in huge overseas record sales. Back home again The Fools released their biggest album, "World Dance Party". The band then enjoyed MTV video success with their remake of Manfred Mann's "Doo Wah Diddy" and the title track video "World Dance Party". The album also racked up four big radio songs: "Doo Wah Diddy", "World Dance Party", "Life Sucks...Then You Die" and "She Makes Me Feel Big". These days The Fools live and work at the Mansion in Cape Ann's picturesque seaside township of Ipswich, Massachusetts. And while they may spend more time living than actually working, all those late nights locked away in the studio wing have borne remarkable fruit in the form of, dare we say it: A New Album! Amazing, but true!

Friday, Oct 30, 2009 - TRAGEDY - ALL METAL TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES

BOSTON CITY - PREPARED TO BE DECIMATED ONCE AGAIN FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE TIME BY THE MIGHTY TRAGEDY. Put on your best disco metal garb and get your Halloween on with Tragedy - the No. 1 Heavy Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees in the Tri-State Area, New England, the United Kingdom, and eastern Pennsylvania. Audiences today are craving a metal Bee Gees experience more than ever, and Tragedy delivers - there will be no applause necessary - for Tragedy knows THEY RULE.