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THE BARGAIN of the Summer!
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The New Bedford Folk Festival o
ffers an impressive line-up of the best in contemporary\, Americana\, trad
itional\, blues and Celtic folk music with more than 75 performances on se
ven stages over two days. At the heart of the festival are the workshops\,
themed jam sessions with multiple artists\, many playing together for the
first time\, for a unique\, never-to-be-seen-again show.
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Tickets:
https://www.newbedfordfolkfestival.com/.
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CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://rosegardenfolk.com/music/shows/paul-rishel-annie-raines-sept-17-2022/
DESCRIPTION:
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For 29 years Paul Rishell & Annie Raines have been h
ailed as one of the world’s best blues duos. They have recorded 6 albums t
ogether including the W.C. Handy Award-winning Moving to the Country (2000
)\, and received numerous award nominations from the Blues Foundation. The
y have performed and recorded with John Sebastian\, Susan Tedeschi\, Pinet
op Perkins and Rory Block. They have opened for Ray Charles\, Dr. John\, a
nd Little Feat\, and performed on international radio and TV shows includi
ng Late Night with Conan O’Brien and A Prairie Home Companion. They contin
ue to perform American roots music and their own compositions at festivals
\, concert halls\, and clubs all over the world. As a working team\, Paul
and Annie have racked up hundreds of thousands of miles on the road in the
U.S. and Europe\, collaborated on original songs\, and released the Blues
Foundation Award nominated TALKING GUITAR \, I WANT YOU TO KNOW (Tone-Cool/Artemis 1996)\, MOVING TO THE COUNTRY (2000)\, the W.C. Handy Award wi
nner for Acoustic Blues Album of the Year\, and
GOIN’ HOME (2004)\, which was nominated for two Handy Awards.
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Paul Rishell and Annie Raines’s sixth project together\, TALKING GUITAR
was released in 2012 and received 2 Nominations for the Blues Foundat
ion’s Blues Music Awards. It features Paul returning to the bare essence o
f country blues\, with stunning solo performances of gems by Lead Belly\,
Blind Boy Fuller\, Skip James and others\, with Annie joining in on a few
tunes. It is stark\, stripped down and intimate. Their previous album\, th
e live recording “A NIGHT
IN WOODSTOCK” was released in 2008 as a CD and in 2009 as a DVD on the
ir own Mojo Rodeo label\, and distributed internationally by Burnside Dist
ribution\, each release earning multiple Blues Music Award nominations. Th
e live concert features special guests John Sebastian\, Bruce Katz\, and P
aul and Annie’s own backing band joining the duo for an eclectic\, high-en
ergy set of acoustic and electric originals and classic blues songs. The D
VD includes extra features such as artist biographies\, video guitar lesso
ns and audio commentary by Rishell\, Raines and Sebastian.
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Paul and Annie are equally passionate about their craft and devoted to
the study and performance of a wide range of blues styles\, from the synco
pated acoustic guitar wizardry of Blind Lemon Jefferson and Son House to C
hicagoan “Little” Walter Jacob’s swinging amplified harmonica. Paul has re
ached what Boston Phoenix writer Ted Drozdowski called “a place deep and r
esonant as Robert Johnson’s crossroads\, where authenticity\, soul\, and a
sense of purpose and commitment ring out in every note he sings and plays
.” Annie has added vocals\, mandolin\, piano\, and other instruments to he
r musical arsenal\, while being recognized by top professionals and fans w
orldwide as the “queen of the blues harmonica.” Says blues legend Pinetop
Perkins\, “She plays so good it hurts!”
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Touring internationally at
festivals\, clubs\, and concert halls\, and teaching workshops and semina
rs\, Paul Rishell & Annie Raines have earned loyal fans around the globe.
Paul and Annie are featured in the new jug band music documentary\, Chasin
’ Gus’ Ghost\, which debuted at the San Francisco Film Festival in August
2007. They have performed on diverse radio and TV shows including A Prairi
e Home Companion\, Late Night with Conan O’Brien\, and PBS’s Arthur. They
have performed and recorded with Susan Tedeschi\, John Sebastian\, Pinetop
Perkins\, and Rory Block. Susan Tedeschi recorded an “unplugged” version
of Paul’s Blues on a Holiday with Paul and Annie for her 2003 release\, Wa
it For Me.
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Annie Raines was born in 1969 in Boston and grew up in
the suburb of Newton\, Massachusetts. She picked up the blues harp at 17 a
nd made her stage debut at the 1369 Jazz Club in Cambridge a few months be
fore her high school graduation. Enthralled by the recordings of Muddy Wat
ers\, Little Walter Jacobs\, Big Walter Horton and Sonny Boy Williamson\,
she became a fixture at Boston area blues jams. She briefly attended Antio
ch College and 1988 interned with Washington\, DC homeless rights activist
Mitch Snyder\, who persuaded her to drop out of school to pursue her musi
cal career. One of the few female blues harmonica players in the country\,
Annie played the New England club circuit with local bands\, and traveled
to Chicago where she met and played with many of her musical idols includ
ing Pinetop Perkins\, Louis Myers\, and James Cotton. She also enjoyed yea
rlong stints with the Tarbox Ramblers and the Susan Tedeschi Band\, going
on to perform on Susan’s first three albums. She lives in Boston with her
number one musical hero\, Paul Rishell.
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Paul Rishell was born in B
rooklyn\, New York in 1950\, descended from a long line of Methodist preac
hers and Norwegian painters. At the age of ten\, he discovered that he cou
ld keep time on the drums\, though his feet didn’t reach the pedals. He st
arted a band a few years later\, playing surf music and rock ‘n roll\, unt
il a friend turned him on to the country blues records of Son House\, Robe
rt Johnson\, Charley Patton\, and Blind Lemon Jefferson. He immediately to
ok up the guitar and in the early 70’s Paul moved to Cambridge\, Massachus
etts and had the chance to play with many of the first and second generati
on of blues masters — including Son House\, Johnny Shines\, Sonny Terry\,
Brownie McGhee\, and Howlin’ Wolf. Paul Rishell’s debut recording\, BLUES ON A HOLIDAY (Tone-Cool) was released
in 1990 to resounding critical acclaim. The album was half acoustic\, hal
f electric\, and established Paul as a masterful\, versatile blues player
and as well as a deeply soulful singer and songwriter. He followed that wi
th SWEAR TO TELL THE TRUTH in 199
3\, which featured heart-stopping solo performances as well as guest artis
ts Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters and “Little”Annie Raines. Paul’s origi
nal music has been used in plays\, films\, and countless television shows
including Friends\, Oprah\, and A&E’s Biography. He has built up a stellar
reputation over 40 years as a performer\, teacher\, and torchbearer of th
e country blues tradition. His former students include Susan Tedeschi and
Michael Tarbox. Dirt Road Blues\, Paul’s instructional video/
CD-Rom for Truefire.com\, was released in 2008 with detailed demonstration
s and transcriptions of his original songs and songs by Scrapper Blackwell
\, Blind Boy Fuller\, and many others. He is currently serving as a visiti
ng artist at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
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ce Productions events click here.
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ickets: https://rosegarden
folk.com/music/shows/paul-rishel-annie-raines-sept-17-2022/.
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CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2023-james-montgomery-august-20/
DESCRIPTION:
James Montgomery
a> is coming to the Mass Arts Center for the first time to perform under t
he tent outdoors on Sunday\, August 20\, at 3 pm. Montgomery has rocked th
e blues scene for over four decades with his harmonica and vocals\, earnin
g a Grammy nomination along the way. He has collaborated with stars like J
ohnny Winter\, Aerosmith\, Bonnie Raitt\, and Bruce Springsteen\, and he i
s recognized as one of the finest blues performers in the country. He will
be joined by his band\, which features some of the best musicians in New
England. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a fantastic blues show under the
tent at the Mass Arts Center next to the beautiful Norton Reservoir. Reser
ved tickets under the tent are $50\, and VIP seating is available in the f
irst two rows for $75\, including a 2 p.m. meet-and-greet with James. Gene
ral lawn seating is also available (bring your chairs and blankets) for $3
5.
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For more Last Dance Productions events\, cl
ick here.
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Tickets: https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2023-james-montgomery-august-20/
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Rock Music
CONTACT:Brian Quinn\; 508-789-7611\; brian@lastdanceproductions.com\; https
://regenttheatre.com/details/a_healing_garden_benefit_concert
DESCRIPTION:
A Healing Garden Benefit
\nPresented by Patio
Records
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eeds will go towards caring for the Pratt Family Healing Garden at Mount A
uburn Hospital.
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JAMIE WALKER and Friends
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Jamie Walker is the guitarist and vocalist f
or the legendary Swinging Steaks and has been the lead guitar player and v
ocalist with Susan Cattaneo. As another young kid inspired by the Beatles’
appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show\, Jamie Walker started writing songs o
n the school bus in 2nd grade. What do you do when you are obsessed with s
ongs and the guitar in particular? You learn how to play and find some fri
ends to play with!
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Jamie fronted and fueled several Boston bands with his songs in the
1980s\; the Lines\, the Drive (V66 and MTV Basement Tapes)\, and finally\
, Swinging Steaks (Capricorn Records 1990 to present). A few of his songs
became Boston radio staples on WBCN\, WCOZ\, WZLX\, and WAAF in Worcester
and have appeared in Hollywood movies and on tv. Jamie has made some frien
ds over the years and has some old friends along too. So this is about mor
e than just the music.
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On this particular evening will be a veritable all-star cast\,
including:
\nLaurie Young (vocals\, trumpet) brings the role of the g
oddess to the forefront and co-fronts the band
\nJoe Donnelly (drums)
of the Del Fuegos\, Swinging Steaks\, and Wall of Grass
\nPat Dreier
(Keyboards\, vocals) of the Lines and the Drive
\nDave Weden (guitar
/banjo) and Clayton Young (bass\, vocals) of John Cate and the Van Gough B
rothers
\nDennis Semprebon (drums and percussion) of Craig Carter and
the Hurricanes
\nBrad Kohl (saxophone) of Hot Acoustics and Group Th
erapy
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They p
lay roots rock music\, that is\, songs wrapped in elements of rock\, pop\,
country\, soul\, R&B\, and blues.
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The Gravel Project featuring Jen Kearn
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Initially
created by Andrew Gravel (vocals\, guitar)\, The Gravel Project is an all
-star band of Boston music veterans\, including brother\, Jordan Gravel (o
rgan\, keys)\, Dave Fox (drums)\, and Eguie Castrillo (percussion). The Gr
avel Project’s live show blends rock\, world music\, and jazz with power a
nd soul. Carrying the tradition of 70’s blues and psychedelic rock music\,
The Gravel Project embodies the spirit of Santana combined with the class
ic raw energy and moving songwriting of The Allman Brothers and Tedeschi T
rucks Band. With three studio albums\, a live album\, and countless past p
erformances\, the future is bright for Boston’s The Gravel Project\, and a
s the title of their 2022 studio album suggests\, there are “Many Miles Ah
ead.”
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Tick
ets: https://regenttheatre.com/detail
s/a_healing_garden_benefit_concert.
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DESCRIPTION:
Danielle Miragli
a comes armed with a strong steady thumb on an old Gibson and an infec
tious stomp-box rhythm with tunes ranging from heart-felt to socially cons
cious that will move both your heart and hips. Her latest “Bright Shining
Stars” debuted at #15 on the Billboard Blues Charts. Cascade Blues Associa
tion calls it “… tough as rawhide\, but smooth as blended whiskey.”
em> Released Oct 2020 with Vizztone Label Group\, it’s a solo acou
stic folk/blues record that highlights the one-woman-band live sound she’s
honed over the years\, featuring guest appearances by talented friends La
urence Scudder\, Peter Parcek and Richard “Rosy” Rosenblatt. It includes o
riginals as well as a collection of songs she covers at live shows\, payin
g homage to influences like Big Bill Broonzy\, Bob Dylan\, Janis Joplin an
d more\, plus the title track “Bright Shining Stars\,” written by her husb
and\, Tom Bianchi.
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For More Last Dance Productions events\, click here.
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Tickets: https://massartscenter.org/current_shows/2024-danielle-mirag
lia-sunday-march-24/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240324T170000
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