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Everything folk: roots, Americana, blues, bluegrass, newgrass, traditional, folk rock, blues, R&B and Celtic music and allied forms of dance happening from the greater Boston / Cambridge / Somerville area out to New England and into New York and eastern Canada. 

 

Postings of general interest are welcome, but please limit discussion and events to folk and roots music in the Northeast.  Take discussion of other forms of music to other Going groups.

 

If you're not doing it already, resolve in 2008 to get out and hear live local music. As Jonathan Perry said in The Boston Globe 12/28, you owe it to yourself to investigate why the Boston area's "musical landscape" is "so consistently exciting, surprising and gratifying."

- Dennis Brennan, 1/2/08.

 

 

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  1. Session Americana returns to Lounge residency Tuesday + -

    Jeff Yesterday at 10:53 PM
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    Jeff said "Session Americana returns to Lounge residency Tuesday ............................................................."
    Session Americana returns to Lounge residency Tuesday
    ................................................................................

    Its like a dorm room jam circa 1977. No bong-water spills, just a good old
    fashioned acoustic music party with your hosts, Session Americana.

    Come by the room after class. We're at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge every
    Tuesday, starting this week.

    ................................................................................

    EVENTS:

    October 2008

    Tuesdays 9:30

    October Tuesday Residency

    Lizard Lounge

    Cambridge, MA

    more events at http://sessionamericana.com/index.php...
    Last post 2 hours ago
  2. Anti-War Concert and Rally, 10/11 + -

    Paine Yesterday at 7:56 PM
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    Paine said "Anti-War Concert and Rally Sat 10/11 (11AM) @ Boston Common Charles St. and Beacon St. Boston, MA *"
    Anti-War Concert and Rally

    Sat 10/11 (11AM) @ Boston Common

    Charles St. and Beacon St. Boston, MA

    * Cost: FREE!

    Support the post / spread the word –
    http://boston.going.com/event-389747;...

    Music starts at 11 AM
    PERFORMERS:

    FLUTTR EFFECT (modern rock)
    SON OF NUN (hip hop)

    Bojah & the Insurrection (political funk)
    PETE CASSINI (Peasant folk)
    KIER BYRNES (Americana)
    RYAN HARVEY (activist folk)
    CASEY DESMOND (singer/songwriter)
    SGT MAXWELL'S PEACE CHORUS (anti-war folk/rock/gospel)
    MICHAEL BLOOM (political folk)
    PAT SCANLON (Veterans for Peace)


    SPEAKERS:
    JOSEPH GERSON, AFSC
    CHUCK TURNER, Boston City Council
    ASHLEY SMITH
    MEGHAN DAY
    Former Staff Sergeant GABRIEL PAYAN

    Flyers are available at http://www.oct11boston.org/Get_Involved.h....

    March, 2008 ushered in the sixth year of war and occupation "without end" on Iraq. In an act of arrogance and impunity, Congress in a bipartisan vote approved another $162 billion in funding for the wars on Iraq and Afghanistan. The stepping up of threats against Iran and the increased likelihood of a U.S. troop "surge" into Afghanistan point to an imperative for action and an independent voice from the peace and justice movement.

    In light of these developments, grass roots forces from around the country gathered together at the end of June for the National Assembly to End the Iraq War and Occupation in Cleveland, Ohio. At the conference an action plan for the months ahead was discussed and approved in a democratic vote. As part of this plan, over 95% voted in favor of supporting pre-election protests being organized in cities and localities around the country on October 11, 2008.

    In Boston, the October 11 mobilizing committee has been formed to organize a mass
    demonstration on Boston Common around the following demands/slogans:
    • STAND UP FOR PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
    • STOP THE WARS AND OCCUPATIONS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN.
    • BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW.
    • MONEY FOR JOBS, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND HOUSING …NOT FOR
    WAR AND OCCUPATION.
    • NO SANCTIONS OR ATTACK ON IRAN.
    • STOP THE RACIST SCAPEGOATING OF ARABS AND MUSLIMS.
    • STOP THE ASSAULT ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.

    It was on October 11, 2002 that Congress approved the "Iraq War Resolution" granting the Bush administration authorization to invade Iraq. The weeks ahead will continue to be filled with debate as the election campaigns gear up. Instead of being spectators who watch the media pundits put their spin on the political pronouncements of the candidates, we will be actively engaged in injecting our agenda, the antiwar agenda, into the intensifying debate.

    Official Site: http://www.oct11boston.org
    Last post 5 hours ago
  3. David Bromberg with special guests Angel Band, Bull Run, 10/3 + -

    Jeff Sep 23 at 2008, 9:38 PM
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    Jeff said "Bromberg in Shirley or Sparrow Quartet in Harvard Square, that's a tough decision! http://boston.going.com/ev"
    Bromberg in Shirley or Sparrow Quartet in Harvard Square, that's a tough decision!

    http://boston.going.com/event-388180;...
    1. RE: David Bromberg with special guests Angel Band, Bull Run, 10/3 + -

      Stage Road Oct 2 at 2008, 7:40 PM
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      Stage Road said "The Bull Run in Shirley is a great half way meeting point when friends are in the Berkshires and Cambridge!"
      The Bull Run in Shirley is a great half way meeting point when friends are in the Berkshires and Cambridge!
      1. RE: David Bromberg with special guests Angel Band, Bull Run, 10/3 + -

        Jeff Oct 5 at 2008, 11:43 PM
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        Jeff said "Had a nice conversation with Jane about the Free Mexican Airforce. Those were the days."
        Had a nice conversation with Jane about the Free Mexican Airforce. Those were the days.
    Last post 1 day ago
  4. Free Concerts, Thursday and Friday. October 9th & 10th. + -

    Raymond Oct 5 at 2008, 7:12 PM
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    Raymond said "Perks Coffeehouse hosts live music every Thursday and Friday night. All shows are 8 - 10 PM. Admission is free an"
    Perks Coffeehouse hosts live music every Thursday and Friday night. All shows are 8 - 10 PM. Admission is free and seating is limited. For the complete lineup (over 75 different Musicians) please visit our Myspace:

    www.myspace.com/raymondbrady

    Thursday October 9th. Tom Driscoll

    This should be a great night to curl up on our couch with a mug of hot chocolate and listen to our favorite local storyteller.

    Event listing: http://going.com/Tomdriscoll1

    Friday October 10th. Kellee Webb

    We're expecting a standing room only crowed for this show, as a film crew will be on hand to document the event. But what the heck, come by anyway and we'll find some room for ya:)

    Event listing: http://going.com/kellee

    Perks Coffeehouse
    685 Washington Street
    Norwood MA 02062
    781-762-5565

    Remember, Come Early, Come Hungry, The Kitchen Is Open!
    Last post 1 day ago
  5. Hundred by Halloween + -

    Jeff Oct 2 at 2008, 5:38 PM
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    Jeff said "Thank you for being a member of and supporting NorthEast Folk 'n Roots http://going.com/folk Current membe"
    Thank you for being a member of and supporting NorthEast Folk 'n Roots
    http://going.com/folk

    Current membership stands at 77, and it is one of the more active groups in Boston Going.

    23 new members would bring us to 100, and the added new blood more information about folk and roots concerts and events.

    Please invite a friend.
    Last post 4 days ago
  6. Return of Scissormen + -

    Jeff Oct 1 at 2008, 11:08 PM
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    Jeff said "SCISSORMEN PLAYING TWO-WEEK NEW ENGLAND TOUR - OCT. 9 - 19 Your favorite guitar crazed cutting edge"
    SCISSORMEN PLAYING TWO-WEEK NEW ENGLAND TOUR - OCT. 9 - 19

    Your favorite guitar crazed cutting edge juke joint blues band Scissormen is
    coming somewhere near you over the next few weeks. All tour dates are posted below this email. We're hitting the road behind our new album Luck in a Hurry, available at Amazon, iTunes and fine music stores across the US right now.

    American roots music legend Jim Dickinson - producer of the Replacements' Let It Be, pianist for the Stones and Aretha - says this about Luck in a Hurry: Ever wonder what would have happened if Bukka White had discovered the Fuzz Tone? Or if Skip James had played piano with Antenna Jimmy and Drumbo from the Magic Band? Scissormen is acid blues for the 21st century.

    We've also gotten great reviews from Cashbox, Blues Bytes, and the Chicago
    Sun-Times. Copies of the CD along with a limited amount of Jinx Breakers
    T-shirts and Scissormen jewelry will be available at the upcoming shows. And
    request tunes from Luck in a Hurry at your favorite college, NPR, Public Broadcasting, or commercial specialty radio shows. More than 60 stations spinning already,

    For more details, a preview of the album's songs, new reviews, etc., visit http://www.scissormen.com. Or be our
    friend at http://www.myspace.com/scissormen

    SCISSORMEN'S OCTOBER NEW ENGLAND CONCERTS

    o THURSDAY, OCT 9 - The Hungry Tiger, Manchester, CT. 9 p.m.
    o FRIDAY, OCT 10 - The Bull Run Restaurant, Shirley, MA. 8 p.m.
    o SATURDAY, OCT 11 - Rt. 63 Roadhouse, Millers Falls, MA. 8:30 p.m.
    o TUESDAY, OCT. 14 Nectar's, Burlington, VT.
    o WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15 Exile on Main Street Record Shop, Branford, CT. 5 p.m.
    o WEDNESDAY, OCT 15 Cafe Nine, New Haven, CT 9 p.m.
    o THURSDAY, OCT 16 The Press Room, Portsmouth, NH 9 p.m.
    o FRIDAY, OCT 17 The Lizard Lounge, CAMBRIDGE, MA. 10:30 p.m.
    o SATURDAY, OCT 18 - Chili Head Barbeque, W. Bridgewater, MA. 7:30 p.m
    o SUNDAY, OCT. 19 - PALMER, MA: Live video taping before a studio audience.
    Last post 5 days ago
  7. Links to other Going groups/ websites / calendars of interest to the folk and roots communities + -

    Jeff Oct 1 at 2008, 3:43 PM
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    Jeff said "Links to other Going groups/ websites / calendars of interest to the folk and roots communities. Please add your fa"
    Links to other Going groups/ websites / calendars of interest to the folk and roots communities. Please add your favorites.

    I'll start:

    Going - Boston-area musicians for peace - http://boston.going.com/group-2017;Bo...

    Web news and discussion forum - http://www.northeastfolk.org/folkforum/

    Web calendar - http://www.northeastfolk.org/calendar.php

    Yahoo news and discussion forum & calendar - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NorthEa...

    Please bookmark this group's URL for future access - http://boston.going.com/group-1849
    Last post 5 days ago
  8. Amy Black at the Bull Run Friday 9/26 + -

    Amy Sep 23 at 2008, 10:03 PM
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    Amy said "Come out and hear Amy Black, her band The Red Clay Rascals and special guests at the Bull Run this Friday. See "
    Come out and hear Amy Black, her band The Red Clay Rascals and special guests at the Bull Run this Friday. See why Amy was picked as a "best bet" for the suburbs by the Boston Globe. Enjoy an evening of bluegrass, blues, old country and folk.

    http://boston.going.com/event-375573;...
    1. RE: Amy Black at the Bull Run Friday 9/26 + -

      Jeff Sep 30 at 2008, 11:08 AM
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      Jeff said "Hope this went well, I was in New Bedford for Working Waterfront."
      Hope this went well, I was in New Bedford for Working Waterfront.
      1. RE: Amy Black at the Bull Run Friday 9/26 + -

        Amy Sep 30 at 2008, 8:34 PM
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        Amy said "Thanks, Jeff. It did go well. As you know, it was a pretty yucky night which can certainly stop folks from driving"
        Thanks, Jeff. It did go well. As you know, it was a pretty yucky night which can certainly stop folks from driving to Shirley. That and the debate had an impact, but we had a full room (110 was the count)of very enthusiastic people who were into the music. It was a great night. Hope you can catch us next time!
        1. RE: Amy Black at the Bull Run Friday 9/26 + -

          Jeff Oct 1 at 2008, 3:40 PM
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          Jeff said "Given the circumstances, 110 is a very good count! I'll be watching for your next appearance."
          Given the circumstances, 110 is a very good count! I'll be watching for your next appearance.
    Last post 5 days ago
  9. Jeremy Lyons @ The Chicken Bone + -

    Bo Sep 24 at 2008, 11:58 AM
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    Bo said "American Roots and Blues artist Jeremy Lyons will be appearing (and, yes, playing his own special brand of Deltabi"
    American Roots and Blues artist Jeremy Lyons will be appearing (and, yes, playing his own special brand of Deltabilly music) this Sunday night, September 28th at The Chicken Bone in Framingham beginning at 9:00. Call 508-397-6270 for more info.
    ( http://www.thechickenbone.com)
    1. RE: Jeremy Lyons @ The Chicken Bone + -

      Jeff Sep 30 at 2008, 11:07 AM
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      Jeff said "Link to event so we can support?"
      Link to event so we can support?
    Last post 6 days ago
  10. News from Geoff Bartley + -

    Jeff Sep 29 at 2008, 3:32 PM
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    Jeff said "From Geoff Bartley A few seconds of my song A Letter from Prison (from my 1998 CD "One Kind Word") is in th"
    From Geoff Bartley

    A few seconds of my song A Letter from Prison (from my 1998 CD "One Kind Word") is in the movie "The Lucky Ones" starring Rachel MacAdams, Tim Robbins and Michael Pena released yesterday (Friday, September 26). It's an independent film from Lionsgate and will be shown only in some theatres.

    The recording is by the progressive Nashville bluegrass band, The Infamous Stringdusters, who recorded a beautiful version of A Letter from Prison on their first Sugar Hill CD "Fork in the Road" released February 2007. Some members of the Stringdusters met at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and I often hired them to play at the Cantab in various line-ups under various names. The Stringdusters are currently touted in bluegrass publications as the best bluegrass band in the US, followed closely by The Del McCoury Band.

    Anyway, Jean Schwartz (my representative) and I went to see the movie yesterday and liked it. It's a character study with an amorphous story line. The recording of A Letter from Prison plays in the background of an indoor scene where the three principals are looking at Hummers. The scene appears roughly half an hour into the movie and the song plays for maybe eight seconds.

    As usual, the song credits are listed last in the credits at the end of the movie. Credits for A Letter from Prison appear on the left and everything is spelled right.

    Woo-hoo!

    Also, my new record is coming along and might be out by Thanksgiving. Mastering engineer Toby Mountain (Beach Boys, Boston, David Bowie, J. Geils, Arlo Guthrie, Bela Fleck, Bruce Cockburn, Alison Krause, Joan Jett, Nils Lofgren, Bob Marley, Morphine, NRBQ, Ringo Starr, Richard Thompson, Frank Zappa, and on and on) mastered it last week on Wednesday, September 17.
    Last post 7 days ago

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