(pictured: Tim, Ryan, Danny)

Howdy folks,

Congrats to all the grads and their families. Hope you all are off to a wonderful summer, keeping music in the throws.

~ Tim

***Father’s Day Jamboree

Sunday, June 16th, 5-8pm

at Donohue’s Bar and Grill

Featuring Emily Sacala’s “Triplets & Dad” band, The Bolles Family as Group Five, Timko & Son, and more! Timko and friends swap the stage for short sets of fun songs. If you’d like to play a short set in a positive Father’s Day theme, send me a message.

*** Music Resource Directory

So many of you have asked, so we've decided to attempt a list of music resources in the Greater Boston area. Here you'll find places to record, take lessons, find podcasts and articles and more. We hope to continue to tweak the info. Please check it out and let us know if there's anything further you'd like to see!

https://bostonlovesmusic.com/directory

*** Folks, please allow me a moment to share with you my love and appreciation for the gracious Danny Pepper, who will be moving to CO for an unknown amount of time. In 2015, I had been hired to start up an open mic at Devlin's in Brighton. It's not any easy thing to get off the ground. At the same time, there was a very popular open mic at Terry O'Reilly's in Newton which Danny spent much time at, hosted by the infamous Andrew Geano and Terrance Reeves. (It was a wild and youthful spot). For reasons, I'll let Danny fill you in on, he found my Devlin's and made it his home. But not only that, he was and always has been a huge promoter of our open mics. He spent tons of time pulling in new faces, backing them up on guitar when needed, and being a welcoming gent. Devlin's open mic's success was certainly helped by Mr. Pepper. Dan is a fantastic songwriter, cool guitar player, and has one of my favorite voices in the scene. I'm so excited for his next adventure, which he'll share with his lady love, Ryan Helen. I'll be helping out with sound at their send off party this Thursday, June 13th at the American Legion in Newton. Hope to see you there! Further details down below.

> MUSIC BIZ

***Gigs to Get

iBook Things is a very interesting music promo and booking resource. They book for the Silhouette Lounge and Notch, both in Brighton. It's worth exploring their site. Even more cool, they have created this unique open-resource where you can add in your own music/band info. Please be respectful and follow their directions/criteria. You'll find it on this page after reading the first paragraph. https://www.ibookthings.com/contact

> PORCHFESTS

in June: Dorchester, Franklin, Medford, Newton, West Concord, Winchester, Arlington, Fenway, Reading, Dedham, Quincy.

...if you're playing a porchfest, please let us know by filling out the "Gig Submission Form" which will be included in each newsletter.

https://bostonlovesmusic.com/gig-submissions

Folks, this Porchfest movement is really unique and has been growing like wildfire. It’s such a great opportunity to have a show, create a party, and visit different areas. My crystal ball says this may not last forever, so we should take advantage of it while it’s here.

Most of the communities have their porchfest sign up info out. Check it out here.

https://bostonlovesmusic.com/porchfests

>UPCOMING SHOWS

***Make Music Boston

...a free music festival like no other!

"On June 21, 2024 – the longest day of the year – the streets of Boston come alive with hundreds of free live music performances and events for all ages and genres of music! " - makemusicday . org

https://makemusicday.org/boston/listings/artists

*** "Dirtbag Dreams" - A super send off to our longtime open mic friend, Danny Pepper and his gal + awesome open mic singer/guitarist, Ryan Helen Dorsey. These Rockers are headed to the Rockies!

Thursday, June 13th

at American Legion Nonantum Post 440

295 California St, Newton, MA 02458

Doors at 6pm., show 7-11pm.

FREE ENTRY (donations accepted, bar is cash only, atm at venue)

The night will feature musical performances by Danny, Ryan, and a slew of their friends! Don't miss it.

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> OPEN MICs, (Hosted by TIMKO)

*** Mondays

at Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135

*** Wednesdays

at Ward 4, 277 Auburn St, Newton, MA 02466

*** Thursdays

at KofC (Knights of Columbus) 23 W. Foster St., Melrose, Hosted by TIMKO (3rd & 5th), Mark T (1st) ., Johnny O.(2nd & 4th)