Greetings All,
*** This week, Mon.2/6 & Wed 2/8... Bob Marley's Birthday / Reggae Open Mic!!!
Come to Porter Belly's on Monday in Brighton, and/or Ward 4 on Wednesday in Newton. Bring your best Bob song, or any Reggae, (or just bring your regular material and enjoy the night!). Bob Marley is an underrated songwriter. If you don't know his stuff, take some time for a deep dive. He's got great lyrics, song structure, hooks and melodies. If you can't "get into" reggae, try focussing on the bass lines over the guitar parts. It's good stuff. Jah!!!
*** FAT Tuesday at Tommy Doyle's with TIMKO's Mojo Jubilee Swamp Band at 7pm, w/ open mic to follow.
?What? yes. It's back!!!! For several years before covid, we did a Fat Tuesday jam at Tommy Doyle's in Newton, followed by the open mic. We're bringing it back on Tues. Feb. 21st for a one night only jamboree. Band starts at 7pm. This will be the fattest of them all!!! The full band will feature Timko on electric guitar, Michael O'Keefe on drums/guitar/vocs, Micki Dupnik on keys/vocs and featured guest stars melting faces. Keep up to date about it on our socials... and a shout out to our our friend in Heaven, Brian Reilly, who was the Mojo bass player for many years. We miss you, Brian!
*** Ward 4 One Year Anniversary!!!
Wednesday, Feb 22nd, join us for a special open mic celebrating a full year at the new venue. We love Ward 4 and they love us!!! Music begins at 7pm. Also, please keep your ear to the ground... we are discucssing starting the weekly open mic earlier but have not yet committed. If so, we'll announce on the website and socials.
*** My last name is 'Kochanski', which in Polish means 'loving'. Happy Valentine's Day!!!
UPCOMING SHOWS
***Cold Car
Feb 4th/ Raven's Nest, Walpole, 8-11 PM w/ Ken Carter & Timko
***TIMKO & Co. ( www.facebook.com/timkomotion )
Jan 13th / Tommy Doyle's, Newton, 9pm - 12
Feb 3 / City Streets, Waltham, 9-12
Feb 4 / Raven's Nest, Walpole, 8-11, playing w/ Cold Car
Feb 5 / Devlins, Brighton, 12-3 Sunday Brunch
Feb 5 / Donohue's, Watertown, 7-10pm, Sunday Funday
Feb 10 / Tommy Doyle's, Newton, 9pm - 12
Feb 18 / Biltmore, Newton, 8-11pm
Feb 21 / Tommy Doyle's, Newton, 7 til? Fat Tuesday Jam
Mar 2 / Ward 4/ Newton, 6-9, Timko & Co.
***Micki & Michael
Feb 16th / Ward 4, Auburndale, 6:30 - 9:30
***The Nick Haddad Trio (an Acemakers spin-off)
Feb 18th / Lookout Farm, 89 Pleasant St., South Natick, 6-8 PM
NEW RELEASES
*** George Woods celebrates the release of his new single, "Wanted Man"
He is a local open mic host, Professor of Songwriting at Berklee, Admin for the EBASS Facebook Group, and more... check out the single here:
https://www.georgewoodsmusic.com/
*** Crowes Pasture celebrate the release of their latest single, "Agree On"
Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform moving and inspirational songs that are sometimes joyful, sometimes wistful, and oftentimes, poignant, and that reflect a mutual passion for life, family and humanity.... find their single here:
(Special thanks to Ace Productions for helping compile the Upcoming Shows list)
ACOUSTIC OPEN MICS
Hosted by TIMKO...unless otherwise notes
***MONDAYS, Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135
- https://porterbellyspub.com/
- Sign-up starts: 8:00pm, Open Mic starts: 8:30pm, Ends at 12:00am
- Music Only!
- Details: 2 song sets. Gear: 2 mics, 3 guitar cables, keyboard upon request. Percussion welcome.
***WEDNESDAYS, Ward 4, 277 Auburn St, Newton, MA 02466
- https://www.ward-4.com/
- Sign up starts at 7pm, Open Mic starts: 7:30pm, Ends at 10pm
- Music Only!
- Details: 2 song sets. Gear: 2 mics, 3 guitar cables, keyboard upon request. Percussion welcome.
***THURSDAYS, Knights of Columbus, 23 W. Foster St., Melrose, Second Floor
- Sign up starts at 7pm, Open Mic starts: 7:30pm, Ends at 10:30pm
- Music Only!
- Hosted by TIMKO & Friends
- Details: 3 song sets. Gear: 2 mics, 3 guitar cables, keyboard upon request. Percussion welcome.
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