News - Sept 2021
March News
Greetings All,
We hope this message finds you safe and well.
*** If you haven’t heard already, all restaurants are closed other than take out. So…. no open mics for the time being. We’ll let you know when we start back up again.
Our Friend Chris Steele has initiated the Virtual Necessity Open Mic Page!!! From here you can record a song, send it to youtube, and then send the link to their FB message. They will post it on the page. Great idea, Chris. Thank you!
Here’s the link:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/VirtualNecessityOpenMic/posts/?ref=page_internal
***Another idea…
As a charity venture, ask your local senior home and the like, if you can play music in their parking lot or such (busking style), where residents can crack their windows or be on the balcony to listen and enjoy.
*** Be safe, all. Be calm. Write and Play Music. Care for your family friends, and neighbors. See you soon.
*** ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
Get out and hear some great live music by our fellow Boston-area musicians.
Thursday, Not Now at Devlin’s
332 Washington St. Brighton, MA
www.edevlins.com
Hosted by Tim Ko.
9pm - No One
… great music for no one by nobody
10pm - No One
… great music for no one by nobody
Friday, Not Now at Tommy Doyle’s
349 Watertown St., Newton, MA
9:30 - No One
… great music for no one by nobody
10:30 - No One
… great music for no one by nobody
Thursday, Not Now at Devlin’s
332 Washington St. Brighton, MA
www.edevlins.com
Hosted by Tim Ko.
9pm - No One
… great music for no one by nobody
10pm - No One
… great music for no one by nobody
***OTHER HAPPENINGS
*** Lots of home jamming, learning, recording, writing, organizing, etc…
*** Please "Like" our Facebook page to see more local live music updates.
https://www.facebook.com/BostonLovesMusic/
February News
Open Mic News
Greetings All,
*** SAVE THE DATEs!!!
Friday, Feb. 28th… Baxter Brewing presents: Alex Kane & Tony Grassi
- Join us 2/28 at Tommy Doyle’s for a night of good ol’ country music! Sponsored by Baxter Brewing. Our friend Alex Kane will be spending some time in Nashville, so this will be his last Boston show for a while. Check it out!
Thursday, March 5th… Alex Kane Send Off at Devlin’s
- we’ll be hanging out, swapping the guitar, playing music, having a laugh, taking selfies, tossing tears in the beer. Alex has been playing in our open mic scene for the last 6 years! Join us for a fine farewell. Loosely organized open mic theme.
- Starting at 9pm
Alex Kane on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0TJMLUr774nnzPsfGm57DE
*** FAT Tuesday, Feb. 25th.
Join us for our annual Cajun Jam starting at 7:30 w/ Timko's Mojo Jubilee Swamp Band, regular open mic to follow at 8:30pm. Tun uh Fun!!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2580858852023113/
*** ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
Get out and hear some great live music by our fellow Boston-area open mic musicians.
Thursday, Feb 20th, at Devlin’s
332 Washington St. Brighton, MA
www.edevlins.com
Hosted by TimKo.
9pm - Alaskan Hustle (aka The Delvauxs)
A duo married in life and song, with acoustic guitars, harmonies and fiddle. Their song choices range from current Indie Folk Rock to Appalachian & Irish Traditionals. Devlin’s is psyched to welcome back Matt & Katie for more great music!
10pm - TimKo & Co
A mish mash of music, musicians and mayhem led by TimKo… fun, groovin’ good times! Expect a pop up open mic to ensue to those still hanging at Devlin’s.
Friday, Feb. 21st, at Tommy Doyle’s
349 Watertown St., Newton, MA
9:30 - Tokyo Tramps
Playing and hosting the night, Tokyo Tramps will kick of the evening with their groovin’ blues and earthy originals. They finish the night as well after Cruise Control.
10:00 - Cruise Control
A strippd down acoustic version of The Ace Makers, the group plays popular cover songs with dueling guitars, percussion and great vocals.
*** ACOUSTIC THURSDAYS @ DEVLIN’S
332 Washington St. Brighton, MA
Join us each Thursday (9pm) at Devlin’s in Brighton for great local music, delicious food, craft drafts, and creative cocktails. Every Thursday features some of the local scene’s favorite players and songwriters, hosted by TimKo.
***OTHER HAPPENINGS
*** Mon. Feb. 24th. Jamie and the Guarded Heart at Devlin’s
Kicking off the Open Mic with a feature set at 8:30pm. The acoustic rock duo from Philly has visited us before.
MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6xKw4wNv0agWecklA3ohxB?si=T2HVzCzfQLS3yA31oFjIyw
*** Sunday March 29th - TimKo feature set at Article 24 Open Mic. 8pm start
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1811704499105048/
*** Please "Like" our Facebook page to see more local live music updates.
https://www.facebook.com/BostonLovesMusic/
*** Big thanks to Zack Bolles for hosting Lady Malory w/ Alex, and Timko w/ Leah at a quaint house party. Thanks to all who came and made it a special night.
*** For those who wonder… TimKo plays around. Check here to see where and when.
https://www.facebook.com/timkomotion/
***WEEKLY ACOUSTIC SOCIAL & OPEN MIC hosted by Tim Ko.
MONDAYS: Acoustic Social & Open Mic
Devlin's Restaurant (the food is unreal!)
332 Washington St., Brighton, MA
starts 8:30pm
TUESDAYS: Acoustic Social & Open Mic
Tommy Doyle's of Newton, MA
349 Watertown St., Newton
starts 8:30pm
January News
December News
October News
*** Announcement!!! Friday October 18th Alex Kane’s "Mill Pond Road" single releases on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play and all other streaming services, from the forthcoming Catalyst record slated for a November 22nd release. Save the date: Album release party is Friday, Dec. 13th at Tommy Doyle’s in Newton.
*** ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
Get out and hear some great live music by our fellow Boston-area musicians.
Friday, Oct 18th at Tommy Doyle’s
349 Watertown St., Newton, MA
A monthly event at Tommy Doyle’s in Newton, MA hosted by, TimKo., ( www.facebook.com/timkomotion ) who performs as well as features a variety of local music talent. Always a unique night.
9pm Feature: Leah Lodato
Bassist for The Almighty Buck (www.thealmightybuck.us)and Cold Car (https://www.kencartersings.com/), Leah performs a solo acoustic set with covers and originals! Cool fact: Before owning her own dog walking/training business, FitPet Boston, Leah was a bar manager at Tommy Doyle’s.
Acoustic Thursdays at Devlin’s followed by late night open mic.
332 Washington St. Brighton, MA
Join us on each Thursday (9pm) at Devlin’s in Brighton for great local music, delicious food, craft drafts, and creative cocktails. The night is hosted by Boston-area musician, TimKo., ( www.facebook.com/timkomotion ) who performs with an upbeat mish mash of music and mayhem. Each Thursday features some of the local scene’s favorite players and songwriters. The stage opens up for a late night open mic starting about 11pm
More info can always be found at www.BostonLovesMusic.com
***OTHER HAPPENINGS
***Bourbon Chasers at The Smoke Shop BBQ
Sat. Oct 26th
25 Hampshire Street. Cambridge, MA
(owned by celebrity chef, Andy Husbands)
*** Melrose Chili for Charity
Please join us Sat. Oct 19th for a great cause. Chili contest, Live Music, Games, Beer & Wine. To benefit A Servant’s Heart Food Pantry, KIND, and Haley House. Our goal is to raise $10,000 - bean by bean.
About:
Chili Cook Off Event to raise money for three charities. We will have competitors vying for the honor of "Chili Champion" as you sample their closely guarded recipes while listening to live music and playing games. Beer & wine for purchase. Event is for adults and kids alike.
When:
Saturday, Oct. 19th, 2019 5-8pm
at Memorial Hall
590 Main St., Melrose, MA 02176
Admission:
Children under 5 free. $10 in advance. $15 at door.
Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/761252414292129/
Local Live Music Jamboree with...
Eddie Miller
The Resolvers (Mark Thompson, Charlotte Pearce, Ken O’Hara )
TimKo & Rock Bottom
( Julie Unger, Kevin Reddall, Mark Bates, Raymond Kochanski, Jennie Wengrovius, Tim Kochanski )
*** Hot Day At The Zoo (reunion)
Sat. Oct 19th in Lowell
Two Shows at Dudley’s in Lowell
https://www.facebook.com/events/1458715900947659/
Well they said it would never happen, but here we are. Hot Day at the Zoo is getting back together for one night and one night only. The event will take place on Saturday, Oct 19 at Dudley's in Lowell, MA. Only 250 tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets are $15/adv and $20/door.
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4343910
Every member of HDATZ - past, present, and future - will be on stage together for the first time ever.
Michael Dion - Guitar/harmonica/cajon/vocals
Jon Cumming - Banjo/guitar/vocals
Jed Rosen - Bass/vocals
Aaron Johnson - Banjo/vocals
David Cleaves - Mandolin/vocals
JT Lawrence - Dobro/fiddle/mandolin/guitar/vocals
Nick Heys - Piano/vocals
*** more local live music updates here…
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BostonLovesMusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boston_loves_music/
***WEEKLY ACOUSTIC SOCIAL & OPEN MIC hosted by Tim Ko.
MONDAYS: Acoustic Social & Open Mic
Devlin's Restaurant (the food is unreal!)
332 Washington St., Brighton, MA
starts 8:30pm
TUESDAYS: Acoustic Social & Open Mic
Tommy Doyle's of Newton (chill vibe)
349 Watertown St., Newton, MA
starts 8:30pm