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The Scene
New England's Local and Regional Artists
This section spotlights local and regional artists (many with national
acclaim). Links to artist websites...
12:01 Blues Band. This powerful and entertaining
ensemble take their influences from everywhere, mix
em' up and deliver em' in their own unique way.
http://www.1201bluesband.net
A Ton of Blues. For a touch of Blues, Rock
and Roots Music, check out
A Ton of Blues.
http://www.myspace.com/atonofblues
B Street Blues. Power blues that will rock your socks
off.
http://www.bstreetblues.com
Bellvue Cadillac. Jazz, gospel, Blues and
soul, swing on top of rock n' roll. We can't think of a better way to describe
this joyful ensemble. Have a listen.
http://bellevuecadillac.com
Black & White. High energy swing Blues
and roots rock n' roll. These guys have been rockin' the house since 1990
and have shared billing with some of the top names in the business. Check
their website for details and their performance schedule.
http://blackandwhiteband.com
Bob Stannard. An eighth generation Vermonter and Blues harmonica player
who’s
been playing and singing the blues for 35 years.
http://www.bobstannard.com
Boston Soul Revue. A fantastic ensemble
playing good time soul music and R&B. Put on your dancin' shoes and go
hear these guys live!
http://www.bostonsoulrevue.com
Brickyard Blues. Classic Blues, dance tunes,
R&B and original tunes. It's the blues plus a whole lot more.
http://brickyardblues.com
The British Yankees. Welcome to the beginnings
of British Blues. Clear your mind and let
the British Yankees take you on a magic
carpet ride through the boom of the 60s' British Blues that changed the course
of Rock n' Roll forever.
http://www.britishyankees.com
The Charlie Keating Band. Charlie Keating
on Guitar,Vocals and a Mean Badass Mamma Jamma' Mother Slide is about as
close to a Bonafide Bluesman as you'll find in these parts.
http://www.charliekeatingband.com
Chris Fitz Band. A magical Blues band. For
a totally exhilarating and entertaining evening, go to a show and be prepared
to be rocked, rolled and blown away. Bring your friends.
http://chrisfitzband.com
Chris Stovall Brown. A great guitarist,
harmonica player, singer and entertainer. For a night of classy, classic
Blues and R&B, see Stovall Brown live.
http://users.rcn.com/drhepcat
The Cobalt Rhythm Kings. The Cobalt Rhythm
Kings are steeped in the jazzy jump blues of Louis Jordan, Big Joe Turner,
Wynonie Harris and the Liggins brothers; the cool, raging West Coast swing
blues of William Clark, Rod Piazza and James Harman, and the hard-edged Chicago
blues of Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Junior Wells and Freddie King.
http://www.cobaltrhythmkings.com
Daniel Banks. The young drum phenom from
Pembroke, Massachusetts. If you haven't seen or heard Daniel yet, you soon
will. That's a promise.
http://www.danielbanks.net
Danny Klein. The "Ace on Bass." A
member of the J. Geils Band and StoneCrazy. Check out Danny's current schedule
and see him live.
http://www.dannyklein.com
The Dan Lawson Band. A mix of rock, blues,
jazz, and funk with a boogie-blues swing.
http://www.danlawson.com
Dave Richardson.
This passionate Blues and soul guitarist conjures up great tone and effortless
technique while generating flawless leads and rhythms. Catch him with The
Dave Richardson Band.
http://www.daverichardson.net
David Maxwell. Throughout his illustrious
career, David has toured and performed with, well, everybody! A master of
Blues piano, David calls Boston his home. Check his website for performance
schedules.
http://www.davidmaxwell.com
Diane Blue. A soulful and sassy performer from Boston who delivers the
goods vocally and through her harmonica ("harp") playing, serving
up her own spin on soul, blues and R&B.
http://www.dianebluemusic.com
The Dirty Blond Blues Band. Fronted by Cheryl
Aruda and perfroming Blues, Soul, R&B and Funk.
http://www.dirtyblondegigs.com
The Dirty Mac Blues Band. Once in a while
a group of of musicians will get together to create without following the
rules. This group is called The Dirty Mac Blues Band.
http://www.reverbnation.com/thedirtymacbluesband
Drivin' Blind. Hard drivin', high energy,
guitar centric Blues is what we have here. The trio format makes it pure
and sweet. Check em' out...
http://www.drivinblindband.com
Duke Robillard.
A winner of the W.C. Handy Guitarist of the Year Award, and "Best blues
guitarist " award in the instrumentalist catagory. A founder of Roomful
of Blues. A former Fabulous Thunderbird. Enough said.
http://www.dukerobillard.com
The Fat City Band. Dedicated to the proposition
that music should be fun. These guys are excitement (and fun) personified.
Check out their website for their schedule. Go see them.
http://www.fatcityband.com
Gregg Miller Group. Steeped heavily in the
tradition of the blues, Guitarist Miller is an emotionally driven and thought
provoking player. His group, a powerful and impressive ensemble, provides
the neccesary foundation for Miller's unfetterd flights of fancy.
http://www.greggmillergroup.com
Greg Piccolo. His music is the clever fusion
of the simplicity of blues, the freedom of jazz, and the rhythm of reggae,
all on a solid, traditional R&B foundation.
http://gregpiccolo.com
James Montgomery. Thrilling New England
audiences for over 30 years, this New England Blues icon is performer that
must be seen and heard!
http://www.jamesmontgomery.com
Joe Mack. A Bluesmaster. Singer, songwriter
and guitar player. Don't miss this local treasure perform. Visit his website
to check for his upcoming shows. Make it a point to be there...
http://www.joemack.com
Johnny A.
Soul inspiring... "Music for an open mind aching for
the open road." Visit his site, hear him live.
http://www.johnnya.com
Johnny Hoy & The Bluefish. "The
sweetist rockin' Blues band." Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish is first and
foremost a blues and R&B band that also touches on jazz, swing, rock
n' roll, cajun, country and funky numbers.
http://www.johnnyhoyandthebluefish.com
Jump City Band. Featuring vocalist and
guitarist Kip London and tearing up showcase rooms and clubs throughout New
England!
http://www.jumpcityband.com
Jumpin' Jim Branca. Hailing from Vermont,
he's been named "Best Blues Artist" by Good Citizen Magazine's
Critic Poll, and was 1st place winner at Advance Music's "Guitar Summit" showdown.
http://www.jimbranca.com
Killer Kane & The Blue FO's!
Great music, great line-up. Check out the sound clips on their website
then go to their "Gigs" page and find the nearest club to hear them
live...
http://www.bluefos.com
The Larry Dougher Band. With passion and
reckless abandonment, Larry's guitar playing and singing never fails to leave
a crowd exhilarated and amazed.
http://www.ldband.com
Lois Greco. The lady sings the Blues...and
more...
Her powerful vocals propel her band and the music with authority.
An inspiring and versatile group of musicians.
http://www.loisgreco.com
Lydia Warren. Blues diva Lydia Warrren fuses
Blues, R&B, soul, and her own creative muse to create a fresh and innovative
sound.
http://www.lydiawarren.com
Mama Kicks. Yes she does! Lisa Guyer and
company are not to be missed. Run, don't walk (OK so you have to drive),
north of the border to catch this great New Hampshire band.
http://www.mamakicks.com
Mighty HouseRockers. This band features
a mix of Blues,
classic Rock n' Roll and R&B to capture your dancin'
fancy.
http://www.myspace.com/satchsnewbluerevue
Mighty Sam McClain
Born in Louisiana and now making his home in New England. A Blues great...
http://www.mightysam.com
Mission of Blues. The MOB likes to mix things
up a bit by combining traditional blues, R&B, Soul, Rock and a host of other musical styles to form
a mélange of music that touches your soul.
http://missionofblues.com
Mr. Nick's Blues Mafia. Winner's of the
2004 Boston Blues Challenge and awarded 2004 “Blues Artist of the
Year” by
Jam Magazine! Check out Mr. Nick on the web,
and more importantly, hear them live!
http://www.mrnicksbluesmafia.com
Ottomatic Slim. This seasoned and dynamic
performer will set any room on fire with his high enery style. If you like
to dance and have a great time, check out Ottomatic Slim, live!
http://www.myspace.com/ottomaticslim
Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. Paul Rishell
and Annie Raines form an explosive blues combination,
infusing their performances with the inspiration of blues tradition as
well as
the power of their unique musical chemistry.
http://www.paulandannie.com
The Paul Speidel Band features a unique
blend of rockin' blues, jazzy grooves and catchy hooks and riffs.
http://paulspeidelband.com
The Racky Thomas Band. A talented straight
ahead Blues machine. Catch one of their shows and get ready to experience
Blues at its best.
http://www.therackythomasband.com
Ricky "King" Russell. New England's
own ambassador of the Blues. This singer/guitarist brings his own special
blend of the Blues to audiences throughout the region. Check his website
for upcoming shows.
http://rickykingrussell.com
Rockin' George. Rockin' George brings his
own unique style to an eclectic mix of classic blues, soulful R&B, and
spine tingling rock n' roll.
http://rockingeorge.com
Roomful of Blues. Alligator Recording Artists
and National Touring Act, these guys have been a New England favorite for
decades!
http://www.roomful.com
Roxanne & the Voodoo Rockers. Their
music is a blend of electric blues, R&B and swing, held together with
their own touch of magic. The band is based in southern New Hampshire,
USA.
http://www.voodoorockers.com
Ryan Hartt & the Blue Hearts. Ryan Hartt & the
Blue Hearts are a traditional blues band
playing a mixture of Chicago, Texas and Jump-blues, they have
performed at some of the best clubs and festivals in the Northeast.
http://www.ryanhartt.com
Sax Gordon. Local legend and one of the
most sought-after saxophonists in his field, both in recording studios and
in clubs and concert halls worldwide...
http://saxgordon.com
Shirley Lewis. A Blues singer for over forty
years, Shirley brings joy and enthusiasm to every performance. Check her
website for her performance calendar. Make it a point to see and hear her.
http://www.shirleylewis.biz
Splash of Blues. This band blends a superb
rhythm section with the extremely talented Michele Rockwell
on guitar and vocals and Steve Denney on guitar and vocals, making for a
double dose of guitar and vocal magic.
http://www.myspace.com/SplashofBlues
Steve Denney. Born and raised in San Antonio,
Texas, and now living in New England, this versatile guitarist is equally
at home with Blues, jazz, Tex-Mex, country, rock & roll and Texas swing.
http://www.stevedenney.com
The Steve DiCecco Band. This eclectic group
brings a touch of class to blues, rock, jazz and swing. Expect to hear a
playlist that is highly entertaining and truly diversified.
http://www.stevediceccoband.com
StoneCrazy. A wonderful ensemble featuring
Danny Klein, Ken Pino, Babe Pino and Mark Hylander. R&B at its best.
http://www.stonecrazyblues.com
Sweet Melissa. Appearing across Cape Cod
and Eastern Massachusetts, Sweet Melissa's blend of Classic R&B, Soul
and Blues is all about creating a positive experience for the audience.
http://www.mysweetmelissa.com
The Ten Foot Pole Cats. North Mississippi
Hill Country & Deep Punk Blues.
http://www.myspace.com/thetenfootpolecats
Undaunted Professor Harp. Blues
man, front man, every kind of man, Professor Harp puts forth his
commanding presence and exceptional talent, night after night. Don't miss
him.
http://www.jswebsolutions.com/professorharp
Local and Regional Venues
The best clubs and venues to hear your Blues
favorites. Links to club websites...
The Barking Crab, Boston, Massachusetts.
Features great meeting and eating. Check the music calendar for lots of
great Blues, roots, R&B, soul, swing and more.
http://www.barkingcrab.com
Blues*ology, Belmont, New Hampshire. Blues-ology
showcases a rich history of the blues in a Southern atmosphere. You may catch
a legend singing from the front porch stage or enjoy the Hall of Fame music
memorabilia.
http://thelodgeatbelmont.com/restaurants/#bluesology
The C-Note. A seasonal music club south
of Boston open from April to December. Everything from Ska to Zydeco with
a heavy concentration on Blues and R&B. Most acts are Boston/regional
headliners with national touring acts appearing monthly.
http://www.cnotehull.com
Cafe Nine, New Haven, Connecticut. Nicknamed "the Musicians' Living Room," Cafe
Nine is one of Connecticut's longest-running and most downhome music clubs
-- and the only one in greater New Haven that features music seven nights
a week. It schedules various forms of American roots music, including one
of Connecticut's longest-running blues jams on Sunday nights. Bands are largely
local but the growing list of national acts that have appeared there includes
Honeyboy Edwards, Sam Lay, Bob Margolin, Graham Parker, Sleepy LaBeef, Wanda
Jackson and Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys.
http://www.cafenine.com
Chan's, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Featuring
top national touring acts and Chinese cuisine. Some of the best Blues in
the region.
http://www.chanseggrollsandjazz.com
The Chicken Bone Saloon, Framingham, Massachusetts. "A
place to lose the Blues"...and hear some. Check their calendar for your
favorites. Sunday night Open Blues Jam 7:00 to 11:00pm.
http://thechickenbone.com
Dante's Blues Club at Firefly's
Bodacious Bar-B-Que, Marlborough,
MA. The best in Blues, "where the music sticks to your ribs."
http://dantes.fireflysbbq.com
The Grog, Newburyport, Massachusetts. For
years, The Grog has been the destination for people looking for the best
music. It still is.
http://www.thegrog.com
Inn on the Blues, York Beach, Maine. Music
6 days a week. Check out their entertainment calendar. Take a trip to catch
your favorite band. Stay at the Inn. Cool...
http://www.innontheblues.com
Nectar's Restaurant, Burlington, Vermont.
Located in the heart of Burlington's downtown district, the club is a sultry,
down home juke joint providing cocktails, dancing, live Blues, Boogie, Groove,
Soul, and straight up Rock seven nights a week. Road Trip!
http://www.liveatnectars.com
Newport Blues Cafe, Newport, Rhode Island.
Mangement's goal is to become known as the best R&B club in New England.
Great acts and great food help set the mood. Live music every night.
http://www.newportblues.com
The Next Page Cafe, East Weymouth, Massachusetts.
This south of Boston venue offers a warm neighborhood vibe while serving
up great Blues, good food and a comfortable place to meet and dance.
http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/thenextpagebluescafe
Theodores', Springfield, Massachusetts.
Booze, Blues & BBQ! Theodores' was named "Best Blues Club in the
Country" a KBA (Keeping the Blues Alive) award from the Blues Foundation.
http://www.theobbq.com
Wally's Cafe. Established in 1947, and one of America's oldest family operated
jazz clubs. Wally's features live music 7 nights a week. Don't miss one of
Boston's longest running Blues jams every Monday night.
http://www.wallyscafe.com
Waterstreet Cafe, Fall River, Massachusetts.
A great place for fine dining and Live Entertainment. Check their entertainment
calendar and enjoy dinner along with your favorite artists.
http://www.waterstreetcafe.com
Open Mic Jams (Please
call ahead...)
Where
and when to play and sing with, and listen and dance
to some of the best artists (and newcomers)
around.
Sundays:
Open Mic with Chuck Ochs and friends
Sandcastle Lounge @ Pilgrim Sands Motel
150 Warren Avenue
Plymouth MA
508-747-0900
http:/www.pilgrimsands.com
Waterstreet Cafe
36 Water Street, Battleship
Cove
Fall River, MA 02724
508-672-8748
7:00 to 11pm
Open Mic R&B Jam, rotating hosts
http://www.waterstreetcafe.com
Slutty Pete's "Wan-tu" Blues Jam -
3:00-7:00PM
The Village Trestle
25 Main Street
Goffstown, NH
603-497-8230
http://www.myspace.com/thevillagetrestle
http://myspace.com/bluesjamsnh
A Ton of Blues
Open Blues Jam - 2 to 6:00pm
R.G. Scooter's Pub
84 Lakefront Avenue (Lake Whalom)
Lunenburg, MA 01462
978-348-2453
http://www.reverbnation.com/atonofblues
Mondays:
Every Monday Open Mic Jam Night
Whippersnappers
Route 102, Londonderry Commons
Londonderry NH 03053
603-434-2660
http://www.whippersnappersnh.com
Bruce Marshall
Open Mic
Smoken Joe's Barbeque
351 Washington Street
Brighton, MA 02135
617-254-5227
http://smokenjoesbbq.com
http://www.brucemarshall.net
Tuesdays:
Hoot Night - Open Mic Night
host Jonathan Sarty
Wildcat Inn & Tavern
Route 16A
Jackson Village, NH 03846
603.383.4245
http://thewildcatinn.com
The Coupe Deville Band
Blues Jam
Roma
29 Middlesex Street
Haverhill, MA 01835-7488
978-374-8001
http://www.theromarestaurant.com/
http://www.myspace.com/mondaynightbluesjam
Mike Paolucci & Friends
Steve's Backstage Pass
15 School Street
Taunton, MA
508-824-3436
http://www.stevesbackstagepass.com/
http://www.thedessertclub.com
Wednesdays:
The Double D's
featuring Daniel Banks
Blues Jam
The Tavern From Tower Square
119 Washington Street
Plainville, MA 02762
508-699-7600
http://www.taverndining.com
To learn more about Daniel Banks, and sample
some of his music,
please visit:
http://barrelhouseblues.com/daniel_banks_2.html
BarrelhouseBlues.com endorses and promotes Daniel Banks.
Lou's Cafe
47 Summer Street
Manville, RI 02838
401-762-9741
9:00pm till Midnight
Hosted by: Bob Cohen
Thursdays:
Poke Chop and The Other White Meats
Blues Jam - 8 to Midnight
The Cage
99 Ash Street
Lewiston, ME 04240-7137
207-783-0668
http://www.poke-chop.com/
The New Blue Revue Open Mic Blues Jam
The Next Page Cafe
550 Broad Street
East Weymouth, MA
781-340-1300
http://www.reverbnation.com/venue/thenextpagebluescafe
The Wan-tu Blues Band
Open Mic Blues Jam
The Wild Rover
21 Kosciuszko Street
Manchester NH, 03101
603-669-7722
http://www.wildroverpub.com/
Waterstreet Cafe
36 Water Street, Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA 02724
508-672-8748
7:00pm to closing
Open Mic R&B and acoustic Jam, rotating host
http://www.waterstreetcafe.com
Fridays:
First
Friday of the month open mic Blues Jam
Braintree Moose
175 Howard Street
Braintree, Mass
781-843-9302
http://lodge413.moosepages.org/
8:30pm to 12:30am
Hosted by: Splash of Blues
http://www.thebandsplash.com
Everything Else
National artist websites, tour information,
Blues News you can use and more...
Blues Festival Guide
- Online Directory of Blues Festivals
A great site for finding what you need...
http://www.bluesfestivalguide.com
Blues Festivals - A search engine for finding Blues Festivals!
http://www.bluesfestivals.com
The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise - Official Site of the World's Only
Chartered Blues Cruise.
http://www.bluescruise.com
Rhythm Room Records - Your source for Roots,
Blues, Rock n' Roll and the home of The Marshfield Music Festivals.
http://rhythmroomrecords.com
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