UPCOMING SHOWS

This year we are featuring, in alphabetical order, Jonathan Blakeslee, Jonathan and Emma Booth, Guy Capecelatro III, Carol Coronis, Cynthia Chatis, Chris George, Bob Haperin, Liza Lynehan, Bob Moore, with Pickleback Jack, and Cursed on Earth. Count on lots of holiday cheer, great food, and great music. There might be some surprises, and even a singalong at the end! Bring your jingle bells! Come early as seating is limited.

Diaspora Radio takes on a contemporary r&b classic.

Bach Brass Performing Artist, Joe Pino is a New York City / Boston based trumpet player. Joe has performed as a leader and sideman at some of the most elite venues in NYC including Blue Note Jazz Club, Madison Square Garden, Central Park Summer Stage, Club Bohemia, Room 623, Chelsea Table & Stage, Jazz At Kitano Hotel, Swing 46Jazz & Supper Club, and Smalls Jazz Club to name a few. His extensive performance career has led to him playing with The Temptations & Four Tops, The national Broadway tour of Woody Allen’s Bullets Over Broadway, Elf The Musical, and with the multi Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage.

The hard working Boston native stays busy with shows, composing original music for his jazz quartet/quintet, teaching private lessons, and playing in many sessions around NYC / Boston. Joe is part of the trumpet faculty for The Berklee City Music Program at Berklee College of Music. You can follow Joe on Instagram: @joepinomusic, or his YouTube channel: Youtube.com/joepinojazz.

Endorsed Bach Brass Performing Artist, Gard Bags Artist, and Robinson’s Remedies Artist.

In the title track Oliver Wood sings “…the tip of my tongue/ is the barrel of a gun/ and it’s Loaded,” which neatly sums up that these tunes are here to communicate stories.

Loaded is the second full length album from two brothers whose musical paths diverged for many years before reuniting around the music of their youth and their influences they collected along the way.

It’s not ‘genre spanning’ so much as ‘genre goulash’ and when all the flavors are mixed together, the result is surely greater than the sum of its parts.

The Pomeroys hail from the town of rock – Kittery, Maine. This exciting band is helmed by the singular Pete Duchesne on guitar and vocals, with Jim Rioux on drums, Ted Ehlers on bass, and Brad Honeyman on just about everything else. The Pomeroys practice most every Wednesday, and have been favorably compared to three of your favorite bands.

Them Dewlap Boys are some well seasoned musicians from the Seacoast NH & ME who play a mix of old classic country and punk rock tunes!

Butch – vocs
Rowan- bass
Hank- drums
Jay- guitars

Butch, Hank & Jay have been playing in punk bands together since high school. Rowan has a long history of bands and is also owner of woodland farms brewery. TDLB’s put on an energetic live show and dancing and singing along is welcome.

LEE & DR. G are rock n’roll dynamite. Putting on the best rock show in New England, their high energy performances leave crowds pulsating. LEE & DR. G’s infectious rock/blues/funk vibes ripple through halls as concertgoers (who thought they had ordered water) joyfully realize that they’ve been served a shot of lightning–and it goes down easy. In addition to a dozen original songs–biggest hits are “Something Just Ain’t Right,” “Shitshow,” and “You Know it”–LEE & DR. G blend eclectic genres with original renditions of CCR, Petty, Mac Demarco, Coltrane, Pink Floyd, and Booker T. & the M.G.’s. Come get your soul turned on, and remember that you’re already free.

Hailing from the heart of Boston, Mostly Bones featuring four dynamic trombones and a tight-knit rhythm section, masterfully blends classic swinging jazz, high-energy fusion, and electrifying rock. Their innovative sound and vibrant performances create an unforgettable musical experience that transcends genres and captivates audiences.

Each performance by Mostly Bones is a high-spirited journey through a rich tapestry of sound, where the trombones take center stage, delivering bold melodies and infectious grooves. Their unique approach and fresh take on jazz have earned them a reputation as trailblazers in the music scene, bringing new and exciting sounds to venues across New England.

Don’t miss your chance to witness the magic of Mostly Bones live! Join us for an unforgettable night of music that will leave you inspired, energized, and craving more.

Personnel

Josh Gagnon, Trombone

Joey Dies, Trombone

Mitchell Bailey, Trombone

David Palignora, Bass Trombone

George MacLaurin, Piano

Ben Friedland, Bass

Jeff Sagurton, Drums

A pandemic-inspired reconnection with old friend and longtime label owner George Fontaine —-New West Records/Strolling Bones Records in Nashville, TN and Athens, GA respectively —-resulted in ‘ZuZu signing a multi-layered, multi-album recording contract with Strolling Bones to release five of their past records, and two new ones. “Here Again: A Retrospective” is the band’s first offering on the label – a selection of tracks from five of the band’s earlier records. “No Time to Lose” is the band’s first album of new material in nearly twenty years.

In the early 90s, Newmarket, NH based Say ZuZu found their sound in a growing alt-country movement which spawned artists like The Old 97s and Wilco, and inspired a generation of artists including The Avett Brothers, Kacey Musgraves and others. In their road warrior days, the band toured tirelessly from Maine to Chicago, Texas and Georgia, but found their greatest success abroad as minor stars in Italy, developing a European fanbase and signing with Germany’s Blue Rose Records. After more than 10 years, 10 albums, and logging more than 2000 shows in 25 states and four foreign countries, Say ZuZu called it a day, amicably, in 2003. Until now.

There willbe a local(ish) opener playing original tunes we like. Support the scene, yo.