Rock On! Concerts Events Listing

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 - SOCRATIC, THE MODERN ELITE, LETTERDAY, THE BLUE PAGES & STAY

Saturday, Nov 14, 2009 - THE FLOCK OF ASSHOLES - A TOTALLY 80'S PARTY!

Grab your spandex and bring your powerful thirst as the Flock Of Assholes invades Boston with their totally 80's party madness! 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.

Sunday, Nov 15, 2009 - THE SAM JAMES BAND

Monday, Nov 16, 2009 - LAURA VEIRS

?Veirs' songs qualify as poems: careful, word-conscious, narrative, neither foggy nor overwritten, and tend to give you a take on regular life experience that you don't quite expect.? ?The New York Times

Tuesday, Nov 17, 2009 - HOTSPUR

Wednesday, Nov 18, 2009 - SPONGE

Sponge has proven to be one of the Motor City's heaviest hitters after gaining international notoriety with 1995's debut album "Rotting Pi?." Emerging out of Detroit with hits like "Plowed" and "Molly (16 Candles)" Sponge received massive airplay on radio stations from coast to coast and were in heavy rotation on MTV. After "Rotting Pi?" went Gold, the band toured internationally, sharing the stage with Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Live. Sponge was also a featured artist at Lollapalooza in both 1995 and 1996. The band stood out as one of the 1990's most charismatic live acts. Front man Vinnie Dombroski's powerful voice, heart-on-his- sleeve lyrics and stage presence captivated numerous audiences and still continues to bring down any house he steps in. Sponge's follow up CD to Rotting Pi?, the critically lauded Wax Ecstatic included the hit songs "Wax Ecstatic" and "Have You Seen Mary?" They followed up with their third release New Pop Sunday and several Soundtrack and compilation appearances. Sponge's Idol Records debut, For All the Drugs in the World, is a swirling sonic attack that has it's roots in the classic rock of Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones, 70's glam and of course, the Motor City influences of The Stooges, The MC5 and Motown-but at the same time sounds like nothing else....

Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 - OTIS GROVE

Thursday, Nov 19, 2009 - GOOSEPIMP ORCHESTRA

Friday, Nov 20, 2009 - REVISION

Friday, Nov 20, 2009 - GOLD STAR MORNING (CD RELEASE)

Friday, Nov 20, 2009 - TOUBAB KREWE

Blending American and West African influences into a sound all its own, Toubab Krewe has set "a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music" (Afropop Worldwide). Since forming in 2005, the magnetic instrumental quintet has won a diverse and devoted following at performances everywhere from Bonnaroo to the legendary Festival of the Desert in Essakane, Mali, the most remote festival in the world. The band developed their unique sound over the course of numerous extended trips to Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast, where they immersed themselves in the local culture and studied and performed with luminaries. But the group has its roots in Asheville, NC, where many of its members were childhood friends and long-term musical collaborators. It was at home in the Appalachians, where the band recorded their sophomore album, Live at the Orange Peel. Produced by Grammy winning producer Steven Heller (who also produced the band's debut), the new album captures their outstanding 2008 New Year's run. All of the songs are previously unreleased and continue to mix American rock with the West African musical traditions the band fell in love with on their travels. Along the way, they explore the worlds of surf and zydeco, fusing it all together into what the Village Voice describes as "a futuristic, psychedelic, neo-griot frenzy" and Honest Tune hails as "one of the most innovative voices in music today." The new release features collaborations with legendary spoken word artist Umar Bin Hassan of The Last Poets and fiddler Rayna Gellert of Uncle Earl.

Saturday, Nov 21, 2009 - GILMOUR'S BREAKFAST

It isn't everyday that six seasoned local musicians bump into each other through other projects with the same passion for a band - a band that has influenced their playing and their approach to music. However, this was the case with the muscians in Gilmour's Breakfast. Each member of the band cites Pink Floyd as one of their favorite and most influential bands. It only seemed natural to work as a Pink Floyd tribute band paying homage to their childhood idols. Gilmour's Breakfast is: Rob Taylor (Vocals), Ed Hannon (Keys, Sound Effects and Vocals), Bob Cooper (bass), Martin Stewart (Guitars & Vocals), Dan White (Guitars & Backing Vocals) and Pete Dayotas (Drums). Every musician brings years of experienced playing to the table. The group has an established Pink Floyd and Gilmour's Breakfast fan base. Each live performance includes period musical gear, laser light shows, and intelligent/moving lighting. With a constantly revolving set list representing Pink Floyd from their earliest recorded effort (1967's Piper at the Gates of Dawn) through their final release (1994's The Division Bell), any die-hard Pink Floyd fan will be pleased to hear a few deep tracks while the casual listener will recognize plenty of FM hits. Gilmour's Breakfast is sure to please all listeners with their live performance.

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2009 - TOUSSAINT & BURU STYLE

After years touring regionally and internationally with Soulive, the China Band and the Trama Unit, Toussaint has now added his crushingly soulful voice to the dub/funk unit Buru Style. Together they perform a mash-up of original reggae, funk and soul that is devastating audiences in the Northeast. While with Soulive Toussaint?s voice and songwriting matured immensely. Now cool, calm, and collected, Toussaint is singing some of the sweetest melodies to grace the air in years. On stage Toussaint and Buru take no prisoners. Tunes arrive in seamless succession like a volley of punches from Tyson?s prime. The horns jab, the riddims attack the body, and Toussaint is the knockout blow; no stage is safe! Nor are studios, as the soon to be release debut studio album will prove.

Friday, Nov 27, 2009 - PSYLAB'S HOMETOWN GET DOWN

Psylab: Live (Psychedelic) PA Affiliations: Circle Collective, Sonic Beating, Abstract Traxx Psylab's four members are dedicated to producing an authentic live Electronic Dance Music (EDM) experience by improvising solely with live instrumentation, without the use of sequencers, loops or arpeggiators. Psylab is a unifying force that holds appeal to both EDM purists and live band enthusiasts through its authentic sound and improvisational format. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Psylab emerged from the Northeast underground in the spring of 2005. The group has performed at events coast-to-coast, ranging from renegade psytrance parties to major national festivals. Psylab features veteran drummer Steven Asaro on the e-drums/laptop sampler, Joe Giglio on bass guitars, Ed Guild on visuals & samples, and Neil Larson on synthesizers.

Friday, Nov 27, 2009 - TRUFFLE'S ANNUAL POST THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

Saturday, Nov 28, 2009 - CLUB D'ELF

Thursday, Dec 3, 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.

Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 - THE ALCHEMYSTICS

Friday, Dec 4, 2009 - TEN YEAR VAMP

Ten Year Vamp is a female fronted, high energy, modern radio rock band with pints full of personality, charm, and sex appeal. They?ve been described as the next No Doubt, and have won numerous local, regional, and National awards. Ten Year Vamp has sold thousands of CDs? even landed on the Billboard Charts, and have performed 2-4 shows a week for the past 6 years. Ten Year Vamp has opened for bands like, Lifehouse, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, and Spin Doctors, just to name a few. With the sure-fire power pop songs on ?Don?t Act Like You Know Me? and die hard fans willing to shell out their hard earned cash to help their favorite local band get a shot at the big time, Ten Year Vamp will soon be headlining on the main festival stages. As guitarist Mark Rose says, ?We wanted to make a record that would hold up to everything you hear on the radio.? With ?Don?t Act Like You Know Me? Ten Year Vamp surpasses many of the songs that are played on the radio these days. Here?s hoping that modern day radio, and maybe even some of the record companies, catch up to Ten Year Vamp.

Friday, Dec 4, 2009 - FUTURE ROCK

Future Rock is electronic sensory overload. The trio has steadily been touring the US, electrifying audiences and developing a dedicated following during their journey. Their legendary late night performances at festivals and after-parties have quickly confirmed their status at the top of the live electronic scene. Coupled with an explosive light show, FR certifies an unparalleled multi-sense experience. The Chicago-based trio exhibits an uncommon grasp of minimalist, yet visceral, rock. Skillfully manipulating live loops, synthesizers, filters and an electronic drum kit, the trio succeeds in creating a larger-than-life sound that sends crowds into frenzies.

Friday, Dec 4, 2009 - MOON BOOT LOVER

Saturday, Dec 5, 2009 - CAPTURED - THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY TRIBUTE SHOW

Saturday, Dec 5, 2009 - DAYS OF THE NEW

Saturday, Dec 5, 2009 - GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD

Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009 - HOLLY GOLIGHTLY

A little history, for the curious amongst you... Holly started her musical career as a co-founder member of all girl garage band Thee Headcoatees, who were Thee Headcoats splinter group in 1991. Holly made her first solo album, The Good Things, in 1995. Although often connected with garage rock, Holly's music is more a mixture of pre-rock electric country blues, folk and less frantic rock & roll. It brings to mind a bourbon soaked honky tonk bar, evenings on a dusty front porch with your faithful hound, cracked hearts and foot stomping good times. She creates a world all of her own, one that's warm hearted, true to it's roots and not swayed by fads and fashions.

Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 - YARN

Friday, Dec 11, 2009 - U-MELT

U-Melt?s live shows, which include a marathon seven hour set at the Garden of Eden festival, their traditional New York City New Year?s Eve celebrations and a Halloween tributes to cinematic masterpieces Pulp Fiction and Almost Famous, showcase U-Melt?s innovation and depth. A wise fan knows to expect the unexpected once U-Melt hits the stage. Grabbing the crowd with undeniably infectious grooves, they reach new levels when Salzer?s mind-bending guitar work and Lasher?s entrancing keyboards are given room to roam. Their improvisational work is made possible Bendy?s innovative bass work and Miller?s brilliant drumming, which opens doors for Lasher and Salzer to treat the audience to heavy doses of their creative, free-flowing interplay.

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 - JOSH HOGE & TONY LUCCA

"I don't pretend to be pretty, sometimes I tend to talk dirty, I can be country or city...welcome to my world." -- from ?Take It Or Leave It? by Josh Hoge Much like his hometown of Nashville, singer Josh Hoge represents Music City's competing spirits of tradition and rebellion. Yet, in a town known for the tradition of country music, there?s no denying that rock, pop and soul have all buried their roots into the streets of the city. Spend some time in the neighborhoods and you?ll see, hear and feel the collision of these musical styles. But it?s that very conflict of culture that has helped shape the sound of Josh Hoge ? a combination of smooth Southern soul, gritty R&B and a rebellious heart in the tradition of legendary Nashville mavericks. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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.

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 - SUN JONES

Saturday, Dec 12, 2009 - THE BREAKFAST

The Breakfast is a hard-hitting jazz rock experimental quartet whose music ranges from progressive rock to sonic landscapes. Since the group?s inception 11 years ago the band has played over 1000 shows throughout the country and has now released 7 albums to date. The Breakfast?s sound and energy are founded in the psychedelic but their music features some incredibly well-crafted song structures and melodies, showing the members? gifts as highly talented musicians. Indeed, original members Tim Palmieri (guitar) and Adrian Tromantano (drums) provide the distinguishing characteristics the band has thrived on from the beginning. The two are able to reach near-telepathic communication on stage, ripping through progressive shredding licks and jams without missing a beat. This is held together by the sonic glue of longtime, though newly re-added, keyboardist Jordan Giangreco, and supported from beneath by the jazz sensibilities of bassist Chris DeAngelis. In 2003/2004 The Breakfast accepted their first Jammy award for Best Emerging Artist at The Madison Square Garden Theater along with Phil Lesh, Dr John and other distinguished honorees. In its long career the band has performed with other music greats such as The Wailers, moe, Mike Gordon, Umphrey?s McGee, Disco Biscuits, Robby Krieger (The Doors), Garaj Mahal, Soulive, Lettuce, Tea Leaf Green and Particle. Their intense touring schedule has featured appearances at such notable music festivals as 10,000 Lakes Festival (twice), moe.down, Gathering of the Vibes, Camp Bisco, and High Sierra, among others. Rejuvenated by the recent re-addition of original member Jordan Giangreco on keys, these four virtuosos continue to turn heads with each show. Together they rage forward with renewed mission and commitment to solid performances for passionate and dedicated fans everywhere. Breakfast is served?

Friday, Dec 18, 2009 - YELLOW BRICK ROAD

Yellow Brick Road, A Tribute to Elton John, from Augusta Maine, is a full concert tribute, complete with an incredible light show and sound system. Every detail of an actual Elton John concert is presented in such a way that will have Elton John fans screaming for more!

Saturday, Dec 19, 2009 - WISHLIST BENEFIT II

Backseat Lover - New England's Premier Pearl Jam Tribute, The Hard Rock Cafe, and Rock On! Concerts are pleased to announce that they will be throwing Wishlist II - the 2nd Benefit for The Wishlist Foundation, the preferred Charity of Pearl Jam, run by Pearl Jam fans. The first Wishlist Benefit in December of 2007 was a sold out show that helped to raise over $1500 and afforded Pearl Jam fans the opportunity to do something good for their fellow humans while partying their collective tushies off! So cool - we had to do it again! About the Wishlist Foundation:? The Wishlist Foundation is a Pearl Jam fan nonprofit, grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Pearl Jam?s charitable and philanthropic goals.? Our ongoing mission is to utilize the collective ability of Pearl Jam fans around the globe to make a difference in the world. Together we can do so much more as a group than by each one of us acting individually. With your hel p, we can work towards a common greater good for all of our beneficiaries by participating in these activities, just to name a few: * Education * Fundraising * Increasing awareness * Involvement * Community service Our inspiration to comes from interviews, lyrics, songs and words of encouragement from the band Pearl Jam. www.wishlistfoundation.org

Thursday, Dec 31, 2009 - THE JOSHUA TREE U2 TRIBUTE - NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION

As Boston?s premier tribute to U2, The Joshua Tree pride themselves with their ability to generate a unique musical experience that does not lend itself to impersonations. Without compromising artistic integrity, the band has gone to great lengths to reproduce the distinct sound of one of the world?s most popular rock bands. Unique to The Joshua Tree is their dedication to the entire U2 songbook, including early fan favorites from the 1980-1987 period (Boy, October, War, The Unforgettable Fire, and The Joshua Tree). Playing each song with the same intensity and emotion, the band covers all phases of U2?s career from their first album Boy to the most recent, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb.

Thursday, Dec 31, 2009 - OSB

Thursday, Dec 31, 2009 - THE INDOBOX

Here are four kids that grew up in the 90's listening to flannel wearing, longhaired rock and roll. Give them a drum machine, a synthesizer, 30 some effect pedals and see what happens live in the flesh. When the groove starts in front of hundreds of sweaty drunk half naked youths, stop analyzing the music and awkwardly contort you body in the pastime called dancing.

Friday, Jan 1, 2010 - DESTROY BABYLON

Sunday, Jan 3, 2010 - RYAN CABRERA

Saturday, Jan 9, 2010 - THE JOSHUA TREE U2 TRIBUTE

Friday, Jan 15, 2010 - THE BREW

Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 - JEN KEARNEY & THE LOST ONION BAND

Friday, Jan 22, 2010 - ADAM EZRA GROUP

Saturday, Jan 23, 2010 - THE INDOBOX

Saturday, Jan 30, 2010 - THE BUILDERS AND THE BUTCHERS

Alaska is a most unlikely origin for the five young men who comprise the Builders and the Butchers. Between 2002-2005, each of the members that would eventually form the band moved to Portland from Alaska pursuing music as a means of escaping subzero temperatures and the endless winter darkness. Soon after moving to Portland Ryan Sollee, singer songwriter and guitarist for The Builders, immersed himself in pre-1950?s American music, and started writing Southern Gothic themed story-songs ?I was raised on Punk Rock but when I moved to Portland I discovered American Roots music, I felt as though there was similarities between the two styles. They are both genres that you cannot passively listen to, they almost evoke a response or an immediate reaction from you.? It was a typical rainy Portland afternoon at Ray Rude?s house (who plays ?drums? in The Builders), hanging with friends when Ryan decided to show them what he was working on. Something clicked that afternoon and within minutes everyone in attendance found something to play. Alex Ellis happened to have an old acoustic bass, and Harvey Tumbleson had borrowed a Mandolin, Ray sat down at the piano and they just started playing. Paul Seely joined the band a week later as a drummer and instrumentalist and the Builders and The Butchers were born.

Friday, Feb 5, 2010 - APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION - THE ULTIMATE GUNS N' ROSES TRIBUTE

DO YOU KNOW WHERE THE F%$K YOU ARE? YOU'RE IN THE JUNGLE BABY - WAKE UP - TIME TO PARTYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Appetite For Destruction, the ultimate tribute to Guns N? Roses, has lived this lifestyle since its inception in 2000. The current incarnation of the band (together since 2006) is still based around Chad Atkins' amazing voice. AFD travels the country delivering the most authentic tribute to Guns N? Roses, circa 1987-1993, most will ever see.

Friday, Feb 12, 2010 - 40 OZ TO FREEDOM - The Amazing West Coast 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!!!!