Life Is Good festival in MA added 6/9/10 :: Concert Alerts for New England

[AgingHippie]

Haven't had much time this week for online fun . . stumbled over this tonight . . also gave it a thread of it's own to help casual site visitors see it.
From the DTB website

Quote:02.25.10
On June 3, Derek Trucks & Susan Tedeschi Band will open for the legendary Jeff Beck at Boston's Bank Of America Pavilion. Tickets are on-sale now and available here. This is the first time that Derek or Susan has shared a bill with Jeff Beck, and anytime two of Rolling Stone's Top 100 Guitarists perform on the same night, it's a special event - don't miss it!

[Linda T]

That would be one phenomenal concert. I don't think I can go because people from out of town are going to start arriving for my son's HS graduation that weekend. But boy, I'd sure go if I could. I have seen both Derek and Jeff separately, and both are unbelievable. What an amazing double bill!!

[AgingHippie]

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Seem to remember someone posting that they like Dierks Bently.

Got an email alert today from the Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH announcing his show for May 7th.

Full info on the venue's site : http://www.themusichall.org/aboutus/pres...NewsID=323

[amyrebo]

He puts on a great show! I've seen him twice!

[AgingHippie]

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The HB Casino is not a favorite venue for me . . especially after experiencing a couple of shows at the new Salisbury, MA music room a short hop down the road . . but they do have some things I'd like to see.

HAMPTON BEACH CASINO :: full schedule here as of March 26

PARTIAL LIST . . tried to show a variety but be sure to check full schedule

Apr 30 . . . Jordin Sparks
May 14 . . . Bret Michaels
May 21 . . . Collective Soul
May 28 & 29 . . . Dark Star Orchestra
June 4 . . . KC & The Sunshine Band
June 6 . . . The Black Crowes

June 12 . . . . Levon Helm Band ----- it's Levon freaking Helm , 'nuff said

July 2 . . . Dweezil Zappa Plays Zappa -------- he's proving to be a solid talent - has grown on me
July 3 . . . Paul Rodgers
July 16 . . . Chris Isaak . . with Marc Broussard
July 29 . . . Tower Of Power
July 30 . . . Brandi Carlile ------ liking her more all the time

October 1 . . . . Craig Ferguson . . ◄ that says it all - right ?

[AgingHippie]

Couple of interesting new shows added to schedule for The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH.
Nice venue, great town for a getaway.

Joan Armatrading . . Sun, July 11 2010, 7:30 PM
http://www.joanarmatrading.com/

Soul/folk/rock/sophisticated pop diva, Joan Armatrading brings her West Indies/Brit sensibility, distinctive vocals and consummate musicianship to her critically acclaimed career. Her hits have included “Love and Affection” “Down To Zero” while her last foray into the studio resulted in a Grammy nominated blues album, she’s touring behind her 20th - and more pop oriented- album, This Charming Life.
http://www.themusichall.org/calendar/eve...ventID=944


Jonny Lang . . Thursday, August 12 2010, 8:00 PM
http://www.jonnylang.com/

Grammy Award winning blues guitarist/singer from Fargo, North Dakota, Jonny Lang makes his Music Hall debut touring behind his latest CD, Live at the Ryman, an electrifying live performance taped at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee (former home of the Grand Ole Opry). With the voice of an ancient bluesman, and extraordinary guitar playing, this 29-year old is a once-in-a-generation blues talent.

http://www.themusichall.org/calendar/eve...ventID=945

[LISA]

AH............. thought of you may enjoy this interview with Brandi.



http://www.acguitar.com/article/default....leid=25850

[AgingHippie]

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Thanks Lisa. . I hadn't seen that. some of the guys I know from the GPN shows like her a lot and put her music in my path. I've become a fan but not at the level will go too far out of my way . . definitely interested in catching her show when it's convenient though.

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Tricia unearthed a festival in New Hampshire that looks really interesting.

The White Mountain Boogie N' Blues Festival

For details and the full line up click here . . . a few that grabbed my attention . .
Ruthie Foster
John Lee Hooker
Jason Ricci
Honey Island Swamp Band

HISB is a group out of New Orleans that an online friend has been raving about for months.
http://www.myspace.com/honeyislandswampband
http://www.honeyislandswampband.com/

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[AgingHippie]

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From my Inbox . . .
Some tickets that went on sale yesterday and today. . . [ obviously red indicates a personal recommendation ]

Ticketmaster / New England : http://www.ticketmaster.com/section/conc...eA_b_10001
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• Jul 8 • Thursday
Meat Loaf : Hang Cool Tour
Bank of America Pavilion, Boston
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• Jul 9 • Friday
Melissa Etheridge
Cape Cod Melody Tent

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• Jul 12 • Monday
Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
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• Jul 23 • Friday
Hanson
Cape Cod Melody Tent , Hyannis

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• Jul 24 •
South Shore Music Circus, Cohasset
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• Jul 29 • Thursday
O.A.R.
Bank of America Pavilion, Boston
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• Aug 2 • Monday
Gaslight Anthem w/ Chamberlain, Tim Barry
House of Blues, Boston
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• Aug 17 • Tuesday
Ray Lamontagne and David Gray
Bank of America Pavilion, Boston
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• Sep 14 • Tuesday
RUSH Time Machine Tour 2010
TD Garden, Boston
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• Sep 18 • Saturday
Cake
Orpheum Theatre, Boston
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[AgingHippie]

If I were in/ near Boston I would catch this show in a heartbeat. Found this band because of another band I follow ( yes GPN - surprised ? lol ) and like what I've heard.
This is actually a support gig for Deer Tick, but for a $20 ticket I'd go just to hear them.

Dr Dog
Paradise Rock Club
Boston, MA
Tue, May 11, 2010 08:00 PM
ticketmaster

They are playing in Portland the Monday night before . . and sadly I can't go to that one either.

Dr. Dog
Monday, May 10, 2010 - 8:00pm
$15 advance sale ticket
Port City Music Hall



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Port City is bringing in a lot of shows now . . some names you know and some that are trying to make their mark.
There's too many to bring over one at a time . . so please click on the venue name and check out what's scheduled so far . . they are adding constantly.

Their Tuesday TWO deal co-sponsored by Magic Hat is a winner if you're in the area.
$2 ticket / 2 bands / $2 draft beer . . doesn't get much better than that.

PORT CITY MUSIC HALL, Portland, Maine

show sampler
Dierks Bentley, The Travelin McCourys, & Hayes Carll
Peter Wolf
Rustic Overtones
Amos Lee

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