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Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
Boston and Bosco hail from Plymouth, MA. Serving up high energy, beat driven, and lyrically infused rock and roll music. Boston Catalano’s powerful pipes will grab your attention from moment one. The rhythm section manned by Luke Brech on Drums and Spencer Payson on bass give you the thumping, beating sound reminiscent of the big 80’s rock’n’roll bands. Marco Medeiros on lead guitar rounds off the sound with slick solos that scream personality.
Formed in 2007, Boston and Bosco made a name for themselves in the local music scene by delivering compelling performances at every stop. In July of 2010, they released their debut album, Firestarter. If you have not yet witnessed the pulse raising, rocking sound of Boston and Bosco, it is high time!
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Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
Brothers McCann is impressively taking New England by storm, cultivating their “organic pop” sound with every performance. With their debut album, Different Colors, and a busy road schedule, they continue to welcome new members into the Brothers McCann Family. Like the members of the band, their music is expressively authentic. With soulful, folk-pop roots, Brothers McCann tunes range from introspective falsetto narratives to intensely full and invigorating jams with acoustic tonalities. One of the most salient characteristics of Brothers McCann is the propensity for weaving staggering 3-part harmony into full-blown rock and roll. The originality of Mike and Pat’s songwriting is veiled with a friendliness that makes the melodies memorable upon first listen – and impossible not to sing along to! At any given live show there is a palpably strong connection between the band and the crowd that is born out of obvious gratitude, humility, and a downright love for music.
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Sunday, August 1, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
Sarah RabDAU & Self-Employed Assassins formed on the internet while drummer Matt Graber was living in Israel, and singer/songwriter/piano-wielder was looking for players in her homebase of Boston. Three years ago Graber returned to Massachusetts so the dynamic duo could assemble their eponymous debut record. The record, brimming with passionate pop, showcases Rabdau’s stellar voice aching and exalting against Matt’s frenetic yet melodic drumming. The Daily News has dubbed them a ‘pitch-perfect team’, and their video for ‘Autumn Spills’ has been featured on Bravo!Videos, Skope.TV, Boston Underground Film Festival, and earned the audience award for Best Music Video at SENE Film Festival. They have shared the stage with Wakey!Wakey!, Nicole Atkins, and Bowerbirds.
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Saturday, August 7, 2010 - 4:30 p.m.
Joker to the Thief is one of Boston's hottest new bands: a rock-based band that is heavily drenched in blues with a twist of funk. Specializing in catchy, hook-heavy music that pays homage to both past and present, Joker to the Thief puts on a show that is not to be missed. Coming from an array of musical backgrounds, the members fuse their musical styles to create a new and unique sound. Their impressive run so far has included being crowned the winners of the entire New England region of the Emergenza international battle of the bands in 2009. In less than two years together the band has rocked the stage at several world-class venues including The Paradise and The House of Blues in Boston, as well as Webster Hall in New York City. They released their demo in April 2010 and are looking forward to returning to the studio soon to record their debut album.
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Sunday August 8, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. Girls Guns & Glory blends a variety of sonic concoctions under the umbrella of Americana. Their country twang mixed with the genuine sentiment of rock and folk captures the attention of all listeners who can appreciate catchy, yet thoughtful tunes. Girls Guns & Glory formed in Boston, Massachusetts in the winter of 2005 and entered Noise in the Attic Studios just 3 weeks after their formation to begin work on their debut CD "Fireworks and Alcohol." In 3 short years GG&G has released 3 critically acclaimed full-length albums and have performed in hundreds of shows and festivals all over New England, the East Coast, Midwest and Southwest.
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Girls Guns & Glory didn’t set out to travel a well worn path or fall in line with what‘s popular at the moment. They set out to break new ground and push Americana music to the forefront of people's minds. While their music draws from the traditional country sounds of Hank Williams and the high energy rock ‘n’ roll of Chuck Berry’s guitar, Girls Guns & Glory has taken their influences and blended them into something entirely original, modern and exciting. When front man Ward Hayden is asked how to compare and describe their sound, with much admiration he states, "Imagine Hank or Jimmy Rodgers in modern times wailing away with a high and lonesome yodel, with Danko and The Band holding the rhythm hard and steady. It's vital that each tune get christened with the rock ’n’ roll abandon of Chuck‘s licks or the tasteful, subtle textures that Chris Hersch brings to the table. We believe in variety and have been students of many different genres. This group brings all our influences to life in the melding of American Roots Music. We'll switch from Blues, to Country, to Folk, to Western Swing and Rockabilly within the confines of a single performance." He continues, "Ultimately we're purveyors of the soul of Rock 'n' Roll, which means no limitations"
Since their formation in 2005, GGG has gone on to take home Top Honors at the 2008 Boston Music Awards, winning “Act of the Year,” a first for a band of their genre. Earlier that year the boys won the legendary WBCN Rock ’n’ Roll Rumble, the only time in the 30 year history of the event an Americana/Country act has done so.
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Sunday August 8, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.Coined, "the perfect blend of Ella Fitzgerald and Joni Mitchell," by Boston's 92.5 the River, jazzy/folk-rock singer/songwriter, Sarah Blacker, has been consistently winning over audiences along the east coast and beyond, since the release of her debut album, 'The Only Way Out is Through,' in October of 2009 to over 300 fans at the Hard Rock Cafe, Boston. Named the Number 1 Artist of 2009 by Max Bowen, writer for the Noise, Number 2 Independent Artist for WMVY Radio, Martha's Vineyard, MA, and most recently, Ryan's Smashing Life music blog, had the following to say about this pint-sized gal. "Listening to tracks on [her] album “The Only Way Out is Through” gives you a sense that you are stealing a chance to hear someone play just for you, before she rises from local star to national act."
Blacker is a Board-Certified Music Therapist for children with special needs, turned full-time singer/songwriter, and brings her black lab, Beasley along on her rigorous touring adventures as often as possible.
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A witty and soulful performer, with an incredibly unique voice, Sarah, her black guitar, and mandolin, "Mandy," have their sights set on the stars, and agreeably so, says Candy O'Terry of Magic 106.7, Boston. “I believe she’s a young artist that our listeners should know about, and I love the fact that she’s an artist with a social conscience.” She is currently in the process of recording her second album, slated for release come fall/winter 2010.
Sarah Blacker has shared the stage with Sara Bareilles Farren-Butcher, Inc., Sharon Little, Laura Veirs, Liam Finn, Will Dailey, Carbon Leaf, Meg Hutchinson and more.
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More upcoming performances: - Sunday, August 15: Adam Payne & The Coming Weak - 2:00p.m.
- Saturday, August 28: Red Summer Sun & Nate Mott Band - 2:00p.m.
- Sunday, August 29: the WANDAS & McAlister Drive - 2:00p.m.
- Saturday, September 4: Aloud & Renee Marcou - 4:30p.m.
- Saturday, September 11: Six Day Slide - 2:00p.m.
- Sunday, September 19: Midatlantic - 2:00p.m.
- Saturday, September 25: The Crushing Low & TOPHEAVY - 2:00p.m.
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