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Everything folk: roots, Americana, blues, bluegrass, newgrass, traditional, folk rock, blues, R&B and Celtic music and allied forms of dance happening from the greater Boston / Cambridge / Somerville area out to New England and into New York and eastern Canada.
Threads of general interest are welcome, but please limit discussion and events to folk and roots music in the Northeast. Take discussion of other forms of music to other groups.
"If you're not doing it already, resolve in 2008 to get out and hear live local music. As Jonathan Perry said in The Boston Globe 12/28, you owe it to yourself to investigate why the Boston area's "musical landscape" is "so consistently exciting, surprising and gratifying."" - Dennis Brennan, 1/2/08.
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RE: Bluegrass Tuesdays
The Cantab Lounge, Central Square, Cambridge, MA. Jake Armerding, Taylor Armerding, Zack Hickman and Mark Erelli. I always try to get the hellraisers for my Cantab gig, but this is ridiculous. This is an all-star game. You know Old Train hits the rafters, you know Erelli hits 'em too, but have you heard them hit together? But then there's Zachariah keeping us anchored to the beat, lest we get ahead of ourselves. Don't miss it. 10pm, $7 suggestion donation. Visit www.cantab-lounge.com.
By the way, Signature has just announced that Mark's new CD, "Delivered", is available online, in stores 9/16. Details http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthEa...
Who says there is no crossover between folk and bluegrass?
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Bluegrass Tuesdays + -
Peace
RE: Bluegrass Tuesdays + -
The Cantab Lounge, Central Square, Cambridge, MA. Jake Armerding, Taylor Armerding, Zack Hickman and Mark Erelli. I always try to get the hellraisers for my Cantab gig, but this is ridiculous. This is an all-star game. You know Old Train hits the rafters, you know Erelli hits 'em too, but have you heard them hit together? But then there's Zachariah keeping us anchored to the beat, lest we get ahead of ourselves. Don't miss it. 10pm, $7 suggestion donation. Visit www.cantab-lounge.com.
By the way, Signature has just announced that Mark's new CD, "Delivered", is available online, in stores 9/16. Details http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthEa...
Who says there is no crossover between folk and bluegrass?
robert
Peter Mulvey Tonight + -
9:30pm to Midnight
Peter Mulvey
at Atwoods Tavern, 877 Cambridge St, Cambridge (near Inman & Kendall Sq)
$10
WTF? There's almost never a cover at Atwoods! Well, Peter Mulvey is passing through town and he's worth it. Apparently this songwriter spent a couple years in Boston and often played in the T. (He recorded a whole CD of cover songs at the Davis Sq station in '01.) You might not have tipped him, so pay up for a night of songs from his rich rasp over sweet guitar work.
Jeff
RE: Peter Mulvey Tonight + -
But your post raises an interesting point. This is not my group, this is our (72 members) group. I would love to see wider participation.
Re "wtf", I had the same reaction. Read my post in the sister group.
Peace
Register for Peace Abbey concerts + -
Concerts notices are sent by email, occasionally details are posted on the website.
The Peace Abbey
Two North Main Street,
Sherborn, MA 01770
T: (508) 655-2143
E: infopeaceabbey.org
The Peace Abbey is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization
Peace
The Boston music mix festival? + -
More info about to slide to pop at (see
"WUMB folk radio" is dead, long live AAA" in
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthEa...
Jeff
RE: The Boston music mix festival? + -
Peace
RE: The Boston music mix festival? + -
Adult Album Alternative
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adult_al...
"Construction: Consists of several verses, doesn't have a chorus or bridge, it does however have a refrain in which a line (or the title) is repeated at the end of every verse. A song that uses the AAA form is "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel."
Jeff
RE: The Boston music mix festival? + -
John Gorka, Eliza Gylkison and Cliff Eberhardt are each outstanding artists, deserving a solo feature.
http://www.bostonfolkfestival.org/BFFSche...
Jeff
Pine Grove Blues 8/14 Now Online + -
The most recent show (8/14) has been posted. Featured is music from artists who will be appearing at Rhythm & Roots, including Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, Donnna The Buffalo, Johnny Nicholas & The Texas All Stars. Also featured is new music from Los Fabulocos, Jackie Payne/Steve Edmonson Band, Janiva Magness and Marcia Ball, plus a 'Legends of American Roots Music' set from Zydeco pioneer John Delafose.
Listen here http://wwuh.org/program/music/folk/th...\
3u
You can view the playlist here
http://www.geocities.com/rivercityslim/pl...\
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On this page http://www.wwuh.org/program/music/folk/th... you can access not only the current show, but also archived shows and playlists dating back to 5/3/07.
ICONS
2008 ICONS Festival + -
Check out:
http://boston.going.com/event-327741;...
and
http://www.iconsfestival.com
Jeff
RE: 2008 ICONS Festival + -
p.s. Feel free to edit the event to associate it with this group.
Jeff
RE: 2008 ICONS Festival + -
Jeff
2nd Annual Boston-Area Dave Carter Tribute Concert + -
Jeff
RE: 2nd Annual Boston-Area Dave Carter Tribute Concert + -
http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2...
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Dave Carter Tribute
Email|Print|Single Page| Text size – + By Scott Alarik
Globe Correspondent / August 7, 2008
Aug. 13
When Carter died in 2002, he was becoming something of a latter-day Bob Dylan, writing songs that were mythic, mystical, and piercingly modern. Local folksters, including Chris Thompson and Ryan Fitzsimmons, are getting together for a lively homage. 8:30 p.m. $10. Johnny D's, 17 Holland St., Somerville. 617-776-9667. www.johnnyds.com
Peace
RE: 2nd Annual Boston-Area Dave Carter Tribute Concert + -
Jeff
RE: 2nd Annual Boston-Area Dave Carter Tribute Concert + -
Jeff
"The Worst President Ever" + -
At Falcon Ridge I had the great privilege to hang with these two folk icons and see them perform several times.
Until the concert, read the lyrics to "The Worst President Ever" and if it moves you maybe visit their website to purchase the CD, "Partners in Crime", which is already in the WGBH library and on its way to WUMB. Call the stations to request airing of "The Worst President Ever" (Naomi played "Peggy-O", maybe others but the signal was fading in the Berkshires, last Saturday).
The Worst President Ever
(Copyright © 2007, 2008 Jack Hardy Music BMI)
Stuck in traffic at stop and go speed I like to entertain myself
With all of the bumper stickers I can read, humor's hidden wealth
There's "nuke the gay whales" and "whirled peas" but by far the one most clever
Gave no name, laid no blame, just said THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
Black is white, white is black, there's yellowcake in Iraq
Weapons of mass destruction, reconstruction still on track
When the wall street journal and fox news endorse our "president-for-life-forever"
Their polls will attest he's still the best WORST PRESIDENT EVER
(chorus 1:)
THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER, THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
Don't forget you bumbling fools you're the ones who pulled the lever
If you just can't wait till 2008 to say NO, NAY, NEVER
It ain't a reach, we can still impeach THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
He sold our soul to the corporate goals, the Enron hangover still hurts
It'll take years to calm our fears from color code alerts
If we ever survive his supreme court there are a few things we'll have to sever
Like "church and state" and "the fourth estate" and THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
Wolfowitz, Rumsfeld, Karl Rove, Scooter Libby and all their kind
Rats leaving a sinking ship, guess who's "left behind"
Maybe there's space in the star-wars race for a spot on the space shuttle Endeavor
To the moon, none too soon for THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
(chorus 2:)
THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER, THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
Don't forget you bumbling fools we're the ones who pull the lever
If we just can't wait till 2008 to say NO, NAY, NEVER
It ain't a reach, we can still impeach THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
Well you can dress him up in a cowboy hat or a monkey-suit in style
You can try to hide his blue blood and the best schooling money can buy
You can rig all of the voting machines and the voter list counterfeit
But all the while, he's just a pile of... THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
911 and Abu Grebe and torture at the CIA
But he gets his interns from Bible College, they never even heard of a "BJ"
But there's plenty left to investigate, if only the congress had balls
But we're out of time and I'm out of rhymes for THE WORST PRESIDENT EVER
(repeat chorus 2)
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When two of America's best songwriters get together the result could be electric, but it is not. It is acoustic. Jack Hardy and David Massengill have known each other since they both moved to New York City in the mid-seventies, Jack from Colorado, David from Tennessee. The Boston Globe has said, "Jack Hardy is one of the most influential figures today in defining the American Folk Song." The same could be said of David Massengill. In this era of pop-driven acoustic music, these two have dual-handedly kept the folk tradition alive in songwriting.
Jack and David have shared many a stage together at clubs and festivals, been members of the weekly songwriters workshop since its inception, and worked on the Fast Folk Magazine together. They have traveled together, boulevardiered together, played softball together, had the occasional adult beverage together. And now they are forming a duo: The Folk Brothers. Move over Simon and Garfunkel and Don and Phil.
David brings the experience of six albums, nine bootlegs and nine books to the mix. Jack brings the experience of fifteen albums and eight plays to the mix. David's songs have been covered by such artists as Joan Baez, Dave Van Ronk, The Roches and Charlie King whereas Jack's songs have been covered by such artists as Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen, Lucy Kaplansky and Joel Rafael.
Their choice of material for this project draws from their own greatest hits such as David's "On the Road to Fairfax County," "Rider on an Orphan Train" and "My Name Joe" to Jacks' "Tinkers Coin," "I Ought to Know" and "The Zephyr" to covering songs of their friends such as Dave Van Ronk, Paul Siebel and Utah Philips, as well as covering traditional songs. David plays the mountain dulcimer (Dave Van Ronk said that "Massengill took the *dull* out of dulcimer") as well as guitar. Jack plays guitar as well as mandolin. They are also noted as being great tellers of tales while introducing their songs.
Their first album as a duo, Partners in Crime, was released in July, with transcendent harmonies, and a great mix of history, tradition, politics and irreverence. Rumor has it there is an alternate name for The Folk Brothers: "The Baloney Brothers," but we have been unable to confirm this rumor.
Peace
RE: "The Worst President Ever" + -
Jeff
Rhythm & Roots Announces Headliners for 2008 + -
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11th Annual Rhythm & Roots Announces Headliners for 2008
Calling all blues fans! Keb Mo will appear with his band on Saturday, August 30 and the Robert Cray Band will perform on Sunday, August 31. They join this year’s host band, The Pine Leaf Boys (29, 30, 31), plus Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (30,31), The Red Stick Ramblers (30, 31) along with Ed Poullard, Preston Frank & Their Zydeco Friends. More great bands will be announced shortly. R&R, which is held on Labor Day Weekend in Charlestown, RI, will be held Friday, August 29 through Sunday, August 31. Tickets are on sale now at 888-855-6940 or online at http://www.rhythmandroots.com
Jeff
Event Created + -
Jeff
RE: Rhythm & Roots Announces Headliners for 2008 + -
Howdy! The first big news is that our Early Bird Ticket Special is quickly coming to an end. Tickets are now just $130 for the whole enchilada: Three amazing days and nights of stellar music and dance PLUS camping at grassy Ninigret Park! We sell only 1500 camping tickets, so get yours before they're gone... and beat the price increase. After June 30, the price increases to $145. Don't miss out! We want you there! Buy Now & Save!
Jeff
RE: Rhythm & Roots Announces Headliners for 2008 + -
Just a word to the wise about the upcoming advanced ticket deadline. Buy now through August 15 and save on all tickets: $145 for three amazing days and nights of stellar music and dance PLUS camping at grassy Ninigret Park; $100 for our full festival non-camping ticket; $25 for Friday only; $40 for Saturday only; and $40 for Sunday only. All tickets go up to gate prices on August 16, so buy now and save. We can sell only 1500 camping tickets and we normally sell out, so be sure to get yours while they last. We don't want you to miss out! Buy Now & Save!
SPECTACULAR LINEUP THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND!
Rhythm & Roots is the place to be this Labor Day Weekend! It's happenin' at Ninigret Park, Charlestown, RI on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 29, 30 and 31. The lineup has never been better and is sure to be a spectacular weekend full of great music, dancing, food, family, friends and huge fun. Here's who's playing!
Pine Leaf Boys (Fri, Sat, Sun); Keb' Mo' (Sat); Robert Cray (Sun); David Bromberg (Sun); Marcia Ball & the LA-TX Revue featuring Johnny Nicholas, Steve Riley, Joel Guzman & Others (Sat); Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys (Sat & Sun); Donna The Buffalo (Sun); Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks(Sat); Johnny Nicholas & The Texas All Stars (Fri); Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas (Fri, Sat); The Gourds (Sun); The Waybacks (Sat); Red Stick Ramblers (Sat & Sun); Great American Taxi with Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon (Fri); Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (Sun); Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun (Fri); Dennis Stroughmatt and L'Esprit Creole (Sat & Sun); Paul Geremia (Fri); Scythian (Fri); Ed Poullard, Preston Frank, Corey Ledet & their Zydeco Friends (Fri, Sat & Sun); Magnolia (Sat & Sun); Zydeco Hogs (Sat & Sun) plus long time favorites such as Jesse Lége, Jim Christensen, Ed Slattery, Fiddle Dee Dee, Len Cabral, Mark Levitt and many more. To learn more about these performers and their music, visit our artist page.
SENSATIONAL SCHEDULE LET'S THE GOOD TIMES ROLL!
Don't miss a beat! We hope you'll join us from the first note from Paul Geremia on Friday right through the last dance by the Mamou Playboys on Sunday night with every song and dance in between. To whet your appetite, here's what's happening on the Main Stage! Click below to see all four R&R stages...
MOHEGAN SUN MAIN STAGE
FRIDAY
4:30 Paul Geremia
5:45 Scythian
7:00 Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun
8:15 Johnny Nicholas & the Texas All Stars
9:30 Great American Taxi w/ Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon
SATURDAY
Noon Pine Leaf Boys
1:15 Red Stick Ramblers
2:30 The Waybacks
3:45 Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
5:00 Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks
6:15 Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
7:30 Marcia Ball & Friends
9:15 Keb’ Mo’ Band
SUNDAY
Noon Preston Frank, Ed Poullard, Corey Ledet & Friends
1:15 Pine Leaf Boys
2:30 The Gourds
3:45 Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble
5:00 Donna the Buffalo
6:15 Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys
7:45 David Bromberg Quartet
9:15 Robert Cray Band
Click to view the complete schedule for all four stages! Or download a pdf.
SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Besides all the incredible music, Rhythm & Roots has:
• On-site Camping on Spacious, Flat, Grassy Fields (only 1500 tickets sold)
• Two Huge Covered Dance Floors
• Unique Workshops -- including Cajun Cooking!
• Dance Lessons & Nightly Fais-Do-Dos
• Family Tent, Kids Mardi Gras Parades, State-of-the-Art Playground
• Cajun Academy for Kids Learning Program
• Clothing, Jewelry, Craft and Music Vendors
• Mouthwatering Ethnic & Regional Foods
• Hot Showers, Ice, Phones, 24-hour First Aid & Security
• Freshwater Swimming Pond, Bike Paths & Tennis Courts
• Beautiful Ocean Beaches and Accommodations Just Minutes Away
CAJUN COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS with LINZAY!
This year, Linzay Young's tasty licks won't be comin' just from his fabulous fiddle! Linzay's been cookin' up authentic 'Loozianne style' dishes since he was a kid, so when we asked if he'd like to demonstrate Cajun cooking at Rhythm & Roots, he jumped right in! So check out some delicious Cajun classics at the Workshop Tent right around lunchtime Saturday and Sunday. M-m-m-m-m!
For more information, check out our website.
Or call us at 1-888-855-6940
Paine
Richard Thompson, Newburyport, 4/12 + -
Richard was named by Rolling Stone as "one of the 20 best guitarists of all time", yet on 180,000 weekly visits only four people have the the good taste to indicate they are interested or going.
He plays the are three times over three days, in Maine, Newburyport and Cambridge (sold out).
http://boston.going.com/event-240600
Jeff
RE: Richard Thompson, Newburyport, 4/12 + -
Rescheduled April Shows
4/7/2008 (updated 4/9/2008)
For those who have tickets to the upcoming April shows, we're sorry to bear the bad news that Richard received a scorpion sting while on vacation in Mexico, incapacitating his right hand for an expected 2-3 weeks.
Reluctantly, he is forced to postpone all of the April shows until later in the year, but expects to be back up to speed in time for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on May 2.
Following are the confirmed new dates for most of the canceled April shows.
OCTOBER 2008:
16 Wolfeboro, NH
17 Portland, ME
18 Newburyport, MA
19 Cambridge, MA
21 Rochester, NY
23 Poughkeepsie, NY
25 Great Barrington, MA
28 Princeton, NJ
All are at the same venues.
State College and Brattleboro show dates to follow...
http://www.richardthompson-music.com/catc...
Jeff
RE: Richard Thompson, Newburyport, 4/12 + -
Scorpions be damned!
Thu, 16 October 2008 Wolfeboro, NH Moody Mountain Barn (603) 522-8697
Wolfeboro Folk Concert Series
RT Solo
Recheduled from April 10, 2008
Please note venue change.
Fri, 17 October 2008 South Portland, ME South Portland Auditorium (978) 462-9630
mktix.com/heptunes
South Portland Auditorium
RT Solo
Rescheduled from April 11, 2008
Sat, 18 October 2008 Newburyport, MA Nock Auditorium (978) 462-9630
mktix.com/heptunes
Nock Auditorium
RT Solo
Rescheduled from April 12, 2008
Sun, 19 October 2008 Cambridge, MA Club Passim (617) 492-7679
Club Passim
RT Solo
SOLD OUT!
Rescheduled from April 13, 2008
Tue, 21 October 2008 Rochester, NY German House (585) 442-6880
German House
RT Solo
Rescheduled from April 15, 2008
Thu, 23 October 2008 Poughkeepsie, NY Bardavon Opera House (845) 473-2072
Bardavon Opera House
RT Solo
Rescheduled from April 17, 2008
Fri, 24 October 2008 Albany, NY The Egg (518) 473-1845
The Egg
Tickets
An evening with RT
Sat, 25 October 2008 Great Barrington, MA The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center (413) 528-0100
The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
RT Solo
Rescheduled from April 19, 2008
Sun, 26 October 2008 Brattleboro, VT Latchis Theatre (413) 625-6878
Hilltown Music
RT Solo
Rescheduled from April 20th, 2008