*** Congratulations to Caty (wonderful bartender at Tommy Doyle’s open mic) on the birth of her third beautiful child, Hazel. We wish Caty and Ryan peace and joy as they continue to grow their family!
*** Porchfests 2018!!!
So many musicians are looking for a cool place to play. Porchfests are the coolest. Such great vibes all day long. At the end of this email you’ll find links 12 different porchfests that are available to play at. Have at it!!!
ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
Get out and hear some great live music by our fellow Boston-area musicians.
***Thursday, May 3rd at Devlin’s, 332 Washington St. Brighton, MA
- www.eDevlins.com
- Hosted by Tim Ko.
9pm - Off Label Off Label -
Known as the "docs who rock", Off Label, composed of mostly medical professionals, plays cover songs from your favorite bands including classic rock, 80’s music, alternative, R&B, funk and new interpretations of pop. Check us out at www.offlabelband.com.
10pm - Pete LaGrange
Percussionist for Boston’s country & rock group, Bourbon Chasers, Pete sings and brings great energy and power to favorite songs, backed up by a handful of our open mic frequenters including his band members.
***Friday, May 18th at Tommy Doyle’s, 349 Watertown St., Newton, MA
- www.TommyDoylesNewton.com
- Hosted by Tim Ko.
9:30 - Casey LJ
Casey’s repertoire spans Country, Soul, Popular, Jazz Standards and originals with a singular American feel. Spanning a century of the American songbook, these are songs you know and love, whether you know it yet or not. Casey’s guitar and vocal renderings engage your ear with intricacy and nuance.
https://www.facebook.com/casey.lj.musician/
10:30 - Wagging Knives
Tuesday’s house band at Tommy Doyle’s visits yet another Friday night and cranks it to eleven! Expect tons of classic hits by Nonatum’s dirtiest duo.
www.Facebook.com/TheWaggingKnives
***Thursday, May 24th at Devlin’s, 332 Washington St. Brighton, MA
- www.eDevlins.com
- Hosted by Tim Ko.
9pm - Connect Four
Straight outta WellesleyRocks.com comes a merger of MLB All-Stars and members of Catalyst. Shira Doron, Heidi DeLollis, Tino DeLollis, and Patrick Hayden (along with regular guest Sarah Bua on violin) play some of the greatest songs and B-Sides from the last 30 years. An emphasis on harmonies, fun, and great songs you know or will be looking up on iTunes when you get home.
http://www.wellesleyrocks.com/
10pm - Dan Davidson
Dan Davidson writes and plays songs steeped in the traditions of past while still maintaining an original flavor. His songs combine well crafted melodies with lead guitar work honed from studying the many greats of the folk and blues traditions. An authentic Americana sound; emotive and dynamic. Light but powerful.
OTHER HAPPENINGS
*** Bourbon Chasers
Thursday, May 17th
5-8pm. Boston
Outdoor concert in front of South Station (on the Greenway) with Bourbon Chasers! Free event put on by the Boston Calling Block Parties, with great prices on beer and wine.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1004144836407067/?notif_t=plan_admin_added¬if_id=1525195537898419
*** Cold Car
Saturday, June 2nd
12pm. Cold Car at Newton Porchfest
*** Tim Ko and The Almighty Buck
Thursday, June 7th
5-8pm. Boston
Tim Ko’s band, The Almighty Buck hits the outdoor block party in front of South Station (on the Greenway). Free event put on by the Boston Calling Block Parties, with great prices on beer and wine.
https://www.facebook.com/events/172317313476078/
PORCHFESTS
*** PORCHFESTS IN AND AROUND BOSTON 2018
credit: this is taken from https://porchfest.info/
| May 12 | Somerville, MA |
| May 19 | Plum Island, MA |
| June 2 | Newton, MA |
| June 9 | Arlington, MA |
| June 9 | Brookline, MA |
| June 16 | Boston Fenway, MA |
| June 23 | Quincy, MA |
| July 7 | Jamaica Plain, MA |
| Sep 8 | Belmont, MA |
| Sep 8 | Hull, MA |
| Sep 15 | Roslindale, MA |
| Sep 22 | Milton, MA |
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