*** Happy New Year!!! 2017 is the year of many albums.
*** Recommending a new online radio station… NEWT RADIO!!!
I grew up in Sussex County, NJ. The local college radio was WNTI and had quite possibly, the absolute best programming I’ve ever had the pleasure to tune into. Such great programs! Well, Mel Theil, aka “The Dawn Bird” was one of the many precious DJ’s that kept unique, great music alive for the surrounding areas. The station was sold and there has been a disheartening void in my radio dial every time I cross the NY/NJ state line. Beginning next week, Mel ( and other former WNTI DJ’s such as Amy the Rock N Roll Doctor, Mike Waterson, etc. ) will launch a new online station with similar formatting in conjunction with the Newton Theatre, which is a midlevel concert stop for many great touring acts. Tune in 7-11am to hear Mel specifically beginning next Tuesday.
NEWT RADIO
https://www.facebook.com/NEWTRadio
Here is the article for more info.
http://www.njherald.com/20170104/newton-theatre-to-launch-online-radio-station#
NEWTON THEATRE (in New Jersey)
http://www.thenewtontheatre.com/index.html
*** Announcing my supreme distaste for auto-correct typing.
*** This Saturday afternoon at the Midway in JP (4-8pm) is another great event featuring 4 acts that all met through our open mic music community. The show was put together by Zack Bolles who will perform with Ethan Miller. Also on the bill is Sonny Jim Clifford, Nora Asher, and Bourbon Chasers. Hope to see you!
https://www.facebook.com/events/413187079071755/
ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
Get out and hear some great live music by our fellow Boston-area musicians. No Cover!
***Thursday, Jan. 5th at Devlin’s in Brighton, MA
332 Washington St. www.eDevlins.com
Hosted by Tim Ko.
9pm- Satoru Nakagawa
Satoru Nakagawa is a Japanese-born singer-songwriter-guitarist. He started his American journey in Louisiana more than 25 years ago, and he immersed himself in a musical gumbo of blues, jazz, country, gospel, and rock’n’roll. Deeply influenced by the sounds of traditional blues, he sings his songs through the eyes of a traveler, an immigrant, and a dreamer.
www.satorunakagawa.com
10pm - Griffin Coombs
Griffin Coombs is a Boston-based musician known for his soulful spin on pop favorites, both current and classic. A mix of funky guitar grooves and smooth, powerful vocals always gives the crowd a unique way to enjoy the hits!
***Thursday, Jan. 19 at Mick Morgan’s in Newton, MA.
118 Needham St. www.MickMorgans.com
Hosted by Tim Ko.
8:30 - Dylan Cohen
12 year old, Dylan Cohen plays the music of an old soul and brings along a great group of players, to keep the music grooving and fun.
10pm - Mike Bolles & Friends
Mike has been playing porch jams and fireside sessions for years. His musical entourage brings a relaxed vibe of classic roots and Americana music (think Dylan goes to Nashville).
***Friday, Jan. 20th at Tommy Doyle’s in Newton, MA
349 Watertown St. www.TommyDoylesNewton.com
9:30 - Main Street News
The Main Street News is an acoustic duo from Wakefield, MA. While they are new to the scene (and to Wakefield), they are no strangers to the world of music. With their different musical backgrounds, Charlotte (vocals) and Christian (guitar/vocals) will deliver to you classic hits and today's popular music.
www.facebook.com/mainstreetnews
10:30 - Patrick Hayden & Friends
Patrick is a busy musician playing in many different groups. Always a fun night with great song selections and good vibes.
www.wellesleyrocks.com
***Thursday, Jan. 26th at Devlin’s in Brighton, MA
332 Washington St. www.eDevlins.com
9pm - Andrew Geano
Andrew is a Boston based singer-songwriter and acoustic performance artist. He hosts his own weekly open mic at Terry O'Reilly's Irish Pub in Newton, MA and constantly performs his own solo shows throughout all of New England. His music could be described as “acoustic, pretty sad but very melodic, tightly constructed, pop-rock, ballad-ish pseudo folk tunes…sort of.”
http://www.andrewgeanomusic.com/
10pm - Steve Rondo
Slow smoked vocals and rhythmic guitar work by Steve Rondo backed by his new band featuring Matt Bordeaux, Andrew Jones, and Richie Aversa.
https://www.facebook.com/steverondomusic
OTHER HAPPENINGS
*** Just sayin’ … I’m going to my first house concert.. so psyched, to see Tracy Bonham, and what’s even cooler… very local musician, Josie Lowder opens… and again, this is all within our open mic community network!
*** 2017 is the year of the album. Tons of great groups are poised to release new material this year, such as The Rolling Stones, U2, Arcade Fire, My Morning Jacket, Ed Driscoll, The Almighty Buck, Cold Car, Bourbon Chasers, etc etc ; )
*** Cold Car
Saturday, Jan. 21st @ Raven’s Nest in Walpole, MA. 9pm
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https://www.facebook.com/BostonLovesMusic/
WEEKLY ACOUSTIC SOCIAL & OPEN MIC hosted by Tim Ko.
MONDAY
Devlin's Restaurant (the food is unreal!), 332 Washington St., Brighton, MA
www.eDevlins.com
starts 8:30pm
TUESDAY
Tommy Doyle's of Newton, MA, 349 Watertown St., Newton
www.tommydoylesnewton.com
starts 8:30pm
WEDNESDAY
Mick Morgan's, 118 Needham St., Newton, MA
www.MickMorgans.com
starts 8:30pm