Posted in Music on Jun 30th, 2009 View Comments
This just in : Giflord, NH –The Meadowbrook U.S. Cellular Pavilion and Rockstar Energy Drink, a product of Pepsi Cola, have teamed up to offer local bands the chance of a lifetime. Local bands can compete to be a part of either July 11 for Offspring and Sum 41 or for Aug. 23 for Judas [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 29th, 2009 View Comments
This just in: After a brief hiatus, Merrimack Valley based Violet Nine has come roaring back, and this time they appear with famous friends – legendary spoken word artist Malik Yusef, and rap icon Kanye West. They appear as the only band featured on the first independent release from West’s own label (G.O.O.D Music Recordings), [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 19th, 2009 View Comments
I was saddened this week, but North Shore Music Theatre’s announcement about their season being off. What cheers me is still seeing great musicals in the area. And they are still coming to town. Recently saw “The Color Purple” at the Citi Center (formerly the Wang) in Boston. Show was great. I will confess I [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 19th, 2009 View Comments
Richard Farrell, a documentarian and author who grew up in Lowell, Mass., recounts the last time he saw his father in this story for the L.A. Times. It’s a gripping piece from the first sentence: “I killed my dad.” What follows is a detailed account of Farrell’s convoluted relationship with his father, both loving and [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Jun 18th, 2009 View Comments
If you like to dance, be at Serene Restaurant in Andover Friday, June 19, for another rocking good time with Barrence Whitfield and the Savages. If you haven’t see them before, I highly recommend catching a show. These are amazing blues/jazz performers. Fun starts at 8:30 p.m. Be there, or be square.
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Posted in Music on Jun 18th, 2009 View Comments
Salisbury Outdoor Series. All shows are on the beach in Salisbury, Mass. Shows start at 7 p.m. and are followed by fireworks. June 27, The James Montgomery Band July 4, The Bruce Marshall Group July 11, Chad Perrone July 18, The Brew July 25, Bellevue Cadillac Aug 1, The Fools Aug 8, The Alternate Routes [...]
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Posted in Television on Jun 15th, 2009 View Comments
That’s right. You too can be on a game show. Do you have nerves of steel? A killer instinct? Raw intuition and an amazing personality? Do you want the chance to win $1 million dollars?! Here are the details: Day: Saturday, June 20 Time: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Location: Seaport Hotel, One Seaport Lane, Boston [...]
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Posted in Visual art on Jun 15th, 2009 View Comments
Calling all New England artists: Invitational and Juried Open Exhibition at the 100 Market St. Gallery. All media welcome. Runs July 27 through October 26. Two cash awards, fee free and insured. Gallery located at 100 Market St, Portsmouth N.H. Prospectus required. Write: maskmakernh@gmail.com, (put prospectus in subject line) or 100 Market Group, Ltd., PO [...]
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Posted in Music on Jun 15th, 2009 View Comments
This just in: Meg & Dia will once again prove that girls can rock just as hard as the boys when they take over the Hurley.com Stage this summer on another nationwide trek across the U.S. on the Vans Warped Tour for their third year on the bill. The tour comes to the Mansfield, Mass. [...]
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Posted in Music on Jun 9th, 2009 View Comments
Hi readers. Here’s an excellent submission from intern extraordinaire Phill Picardi on, what I am sure, is his new favorite band. With their last single selling over 450,000 copies, a new single on the way, and an album that’s been on the Billboard’s HeatSeekers Chart for over 45 weeks, one thing’s for sure: the guys [...]
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