Diane W. Powell
somerville, ma
- Gender: Male
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- Member since: 2007-02-04 00:00:00
- Last log-in: 2007-08-11 00:00:00
- Events: 87
Events:
The Ego & The Oracle
Where: Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theatre
Date: 2007-05-27 20:00:00
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Should you make that big move? Is it time to dump your boyfriend? Demand a raise? Run for office? ASK THE ORACLE - All your questions answered in song! Back by popular demand, Boston-based band Jim’s Big Ego (www.bigego.com) re-teams with writer/actor/musician and radio mystic, Andras Jones for the return of an original interactive theater production entitled The Ego & The Oracle - an evening of rock and roll divination. Part experimental theater, part rock and roll cabaret, part mystic mind-expansion, The Ego & The Oracle is a live stage spectacular where “Magic 8 Ball meets iPod Shuffle”. The premise is as simple as it is unique. Audience members are invited on stage to ask questions of The Oracle. They then spin a wheel containing Jim’s Big Ego’s songs. When the wheel stops, the band spontaneously performs the chosen song, which in turn is interpreted as the answer to the question. The outcome can be humorous or moving, often both at once. It is a show about synchronicity and it’s hard to experience it without getting the sense that the universe is not only in tune, but that it also has a great sense of rhythm. The Ego & The Oracle returns to Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theater for a limited run that starts the weekend of April 27, 28, 29, and continues every Sunday through June 17. For tickets and info visit http://www.jtoffbroadway.com or call 866-811-4111. Jimmy Tingle’s OFF BROADWAY 255 Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville MA (near Red Line Davis T) All Ages Admission: $20 (Fri/Sat) /$15 (Sundays) For tickets: 866-811-4111 or www.jtoffbroadway.com Discounts: Student (50% off), senior (10% off), group (10% off)
Devil Music Ensemble plays "Big Stakes"
Where: Union Square Plaza
Date: 2007-08-10 20:00:00
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In Big Stakes the classic silent western comedy from 1922, when a Texan gent falls for a Mexican girl, all havoc breaks loose. This entertaining and relatively unknown movie will have you booing the bad guys and cheering the good guys. What’s more, the giant lizards, jumping bean shenanigans, horse chases, bar room brawls, gunplay and romance will have you on the edge of your seats. Devil Music Ensemble, a world-renowned performing arts ensemble specializing in live accompaniment of classic silent film, will accompany Big Stakes with their live score of high-energy country western music and Mexican folk music. Directly after the film performance, Devil Music Ensemble’s side project The Blue Ribbon Band will perform a set of country music classics. Think Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Graham Parsons, and more. Local Boston Alt-country superstars TBA will join the BRB on stage for a good-time country hoedown!
CJ Chenier
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2007-09-06 21:30:00
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CJ Chenier is a zydeco musician with the esteemed title of "best living zydeco singer and accordianist" by 'Living Blues Magazine.'
Project MUM: Meet Under McGrath
Where: McGrath Highway
Date: 2007-08-18 21:00:00
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It’s back! Project MUM, a unique and unforgettable open-air dance party, could only take place in Somerville, a city known for its innovative use of art space. A fundraiser for the arts in Somerville, MUM is free and open to the public (with a $10 suggested donation fee.) Proceeds will benefit ARTSomerville, the Somerville Arts Council, Mudflat Pottery Studio and Somerville Community Access Television. This year's event pays tribute to the glorious 1970s and features four hours of music spun by DJs Flack, Axel Foley and Pace, with lighting (and mirror ball) by Todd Sargent/VDA Productions that provide the perfect backdrop for your fabulous dance moves. Eye-popping video and light sculptures will include a psychedelic slideshow flashback featuring your own* authentic 70s photos. Special guest video artist jackbackrack, check out www.jbot.org! So grab those bell-bottoms from your attic, fluff up your ‘fros, and join Somerville's dance party revolution! *And while you’re at it, become a part of the event by sending in your photos of yourself, friends and family stylin’ in 1970s Somerville and beyond – that we’ll show during the party. Email digital images at least 4”x6” 300 dpi to: info@artsomerville.org www.ARTSomerville.org
Rev. Bob & the Darkness, Los Hijos Unicos, Somerville Roots ...
Where: SkyBar
Date: 2007-07-20 20:00:00
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Somerville Roots Night presents Rev. Bob & the Darkness and Los Hijos Unicos for some foot-stomping good music! Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of bwiderski.
Josh Ritter
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2007-10-04 19:30:00
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In the most aw-shucks, unassuming fashion, Idaho-born Josh Ritter is re-wiring the circuitry of American songwriting. Based on the strength of his critically acclaimed album, he has been splitting his time between the United States and Ireland, where he is selling out clubs and small theaters. Singer/songwriter Dawn Landes bridges indie rock, alt-country and folk.
Trakia Ensemble
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2007-09-18 20:30:00
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Bulgarian Bebop project leaders Ivo Papsov, Yuri Yunakov and Neshko Neshev are back with a new ensemble that performs Slavic and Romani (Gypsy) music from the Balkan countries of Bulgaria, Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey. Their Bulgarian "wedding music," originally suppressed by the communist government, is a means of countercultural expression and inspires quite the dance party.
Bicycle Tour of Historic Somerville & Medford
Where: Somerville City Hall
Date: 2007-06-23 10:00:00
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Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission for a Bicycle Tour of Historic Somerville and Medford. The ride starts on Saturday, June 23rd at 10 am in the parking lot of Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue (just east of School Street). We'll ride for about 10 miles, and we should be finished around 1 pm. We'll visit historic sites throughout Somerville and Medford, including the Old Powder House, the Isaac Royall House, and the armories and historical museums of both cities. For more information, contact Brandon Wilson at (617) 776-3938, or Ron Newman at rnewman@theCIA.net, or Dick Bauer at dick.bauer@alum.mit.edu (This ride was originally scheduled for the weekend of May 19-20, but was rained out both days. We aren't setting another rain date this time. We will go ahead with the ride on June 23 unless there is steady, heavy rain.)
The Soul Band @ Johnny D's !!!!
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2007-08-25 21:00:00
Type:
The Soul Band returns to Johnny D's !!!! Comprised of Boston's most renowned musicians, The Soul Band specializes in booty-shakin’, love-making, dance-floor-packing southern soul music. Drawing from an arsenal of classics and B-side gems, this stellar 7-piece ensemble has been wowing audiences all over New England. In Memphis in the ’60s and ‘70s, record labels Stax, Hi, American, and Goldwax were cranking out the hits, each with its unique sound and approach. The Soul Band’s tribute to this golden age of soul will make your next event the highlight of the year. It’s clear from the first refrain that the Soul Band doesn’t fool around. You should definitely read below about the amazing players that comprise this band, but before you do, check out the audio clips. AMAZING. Singer Tim Pike has a mighty rasp that strolls in the shadows of the classic voices of ’60s greats like Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett, and with 20 years of performing, he knows how to work a crowd. The brotherly horns of Scott and John Aruda punch as if these native New Englanders were refugees from Muscle Shoals. Their admirers include Wynton Marsalis, who has invited Scott to join him at several Lincoln Center events. Bassist Brad Hallen and drummer Steve Chaggaris nail the grooves that made labels like Stax and Hi part of the R&B vocabulary. That’s not surprising, since Hallen spent four years with Roomful of Blues (Blues Music Awards’ Band of the Year in 2004) and has toured and performed with artists ranging from Hubert Sumlin to Aimee Mann to Iggy Pop. Drummer Chaggaris is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music and a consummate sideman, having performed and/or recorded with a wide array of diverse artists, including jazz luminaries Danny Harrington and Paul Ahlstrand; blues greats Jeremy Lyons, Chris Stovall Brown, Amadee Castenell (Neville Brothers), Sax Gordon Beadle, David Maxwell (Freddie King, Bonnie Raitt), folk/alternative artists Colleen Sexton, Matt Griffin, David Johnston, and The Timbre Project. Keyboardist Cliff Spencer and guitarist Mike Welch slip between all the cracks, offering terse lines and colors and rhythm riffs, and they, too, boast impressive résumés. Spencer is a Hammond organ specialist who is active in the Boston music scene, performing with a diverse array of acts including Michelle Willson, Myanna, Jon Zeeman, and Martha's Vineyard's Mike Benjamin. In the tradition of Hammond organists, Cliff is a Pisces. “Monster” Mike Welch is a former Boston Music Award winner who has been performing internationally since 1993 and can be found on records by Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Johnny Winter, Nick Moss, Shemekia Copeland, and many others - not to mention 5 solo releases. These accomplished players came together in The Soul Band because it’s their specialty and their passion: classic soul music from the ’60s with an occasional left turn like their earthy treatment of U2’s “Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own.” If you’re looking for a band to make your event unforgettable, look no further than The Soul Band. “Singer Tim Pike has a stunning ability to recreate the heyday of Memphis's Stax/Volt label sound.” Steve Morse ~ The Boston Globe “If you haven't seen The Soul Band yet, this is a MUST see band. Trust us...you will not be disappointed!” The Boston Blues Society
Tussle, Big Digits, Chinese Stars
Where: P.A.'s Lounge
Date: 2007-05-08 20:30:00
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Age Restrictions: 18+ Doors Open: 8:30PM Ticket Price: $8for21+/$11for18-20
Jesus: The Guantanamo Years
Where: Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theater
Date: 2007-08-09 19:30:00
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Playing July 20 thru August 12 @ 7:30 pm Jesus: The Guantanamo Years Starring Abie Philbin Bowman TICKET PRICE: $20 (Reserved Cabaret Table Seating: $25) DISCOUNTS: Students, Groups of 10, 15, 20 or more Length of Program: 75 minutes www.jtoffbroadway.com The award-winning controversial comedy hit makes its U.S. premiere Direct from the West End in London, following SOLD OUT performances in Dublin, Belfast, Galway and Edinburgh Jesus Christ (the original stand-up comedian) returns to earth for His long-awaited comeback tour. But He doesn't get past U.S. immigration, because He's a bearded, Middle-Eastern guy, prepared to die as a religious martyr. The Dublin-based comedian Abie Philbin Bowman took the ’06 Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm. The image of 'Jesus in an orange jumpsuit' appeared on international television and in over twenty publications. In a festival of 1,800 shows, The Scotsman dubbed Philbin Bowman "the face of this year's Fringe". He makes his U.S. debut at JTOB. "Way beyond superficial religious satire… absorbing, intricately woven, challenging and... highly entertaining." * Malcolm Hay, TimeOut London "a wonderful show... intelligent and engaging comedy... One of the most talked about shows in this year's [Edinburgh] Fringe. ****" * Three Weeks "Deserves a comic sainthood… Funny, thoughtful, impassioned… the greatest stand-up story ever told" * The Stage "Displays superb humanity... Miraculous. *****" * The National Student
Spot on, The Masquerade, The Horse Latitudes
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-03-19 21:00:00
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The Soul Band @ Johnny D's !!!!
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2007-08-25 21:00:00
Type:
The Soul Band returns to Johnny D's !!!! Comprised of Boston's most renowned musicians, The Soul Band specializes in booty-shakin’, love-making, dance-floor-packing southern soul music. Drawing from an arsenal of classics and B-side gems, this stellar 7-piece ensemble has been wowing audiences all over New England. In Memphis in the ’60s and ‘70s, record labels Stax, Hi, American, and Goldwax were cranking out the hits, each with its unique sound and approach. The Soul Band’s tribute to this golden age of soul will make your next event the highlight of the year. It’s clear from the first refrain that the Soul Band doesn’t fool around. You should definitely read below about the amazing players that comprise this band, but before you do, check out the audio clips. AMAZING. Singer Tim Pike has a mighty rasp that strolls in the shadows of the classic voices of ’60s greats like Otis Redding and Wilson Pickett, and with 20 years of performing, he knows how to work a crowd. The brotherly horns of Scott and John Aruda punch as if these native New Englanders were refugees from Muscle Shoals. Their admirers include Wynton Marsalis, who has invited Scott to join him at several Lincoln Center events. Bassist Brad Hallen and drummer Steve Chaggaris nail the grooves that made labels like Stax and Hi part of the R&B vocabulary. That’s not surprising, since Hallen spent four years with Roomful of Blues (Blues Music Awards’ Band of the Year in 2004) and has toured and performed with artists ranging from Hubert Sumlin to Aimee Mann to Iggy Pop. Drummer Chaggaris is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music and a consummate sideman, having performed and/or recorded with a wide array of diverse artists, including jazz luminaries Danny Harrington and Paul Ahlstrand; blues greats Jeremy Lyons, Chris Stovall Brown, Amadee Castenell (Neville Brothers), Sax Gordon Beadle, David Maxwell (Freddie King, Bonnie Raitt), folk/alternative artists Colleen Sexton, Matt Griffin, David Johnston, and The Timbre Project. Keyboardist Cliff Spencer and guitarist Mike Welch slip between all the cracks, offering terse lines and colors and rhythm riffs, and they, too, boast impressive résumés. Spencer is a Hammond organ specialist who is active in the Boston music scene, performing with a diverse array of acts including Michelle Willson, Myanna, Jon Zeeman, and Martha's Vineyard's Mike Benjamin. In the tradition of Hammond organists, Cliff is a Pisces. “Monster” Mike Welch is a former Boston Music Award winner who has been performing internationally since 1993 and can be found on records by Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, Johnny Winter, Nick Moss, Shemekia Copeland, and many others - not to mention 5 solo releases. These accomplished players came together in The Soul Band because it’s their specialty and their passion: classic soul music from the ’60s with an occasional left turn like their earthy treatment of U2’s “Sometimes You Can’t Make It on Your Own.” If you’re looking for a band to make your event unforgettable, look no further than The Soul Band. “Singer Tim Pike has a stunning ability to recreate the heyday of Memphis's Stax/Volt label sound.” Steve Morse ~ The Boston Globe “If you haven't seen The Soul Band yet, this is a MUST see band. Trust us...you will not be disappointed!” The Boston Blues Society
The Cowboy Junkies
Where: Somerville Theater
Date: 2007-05-16 20:00:00
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The Cowboy Junkies' sound is based in folk and country but has a melancholy, deeply personal feel.
The Sharp Things
Where: P.A.'s Lounge
Date: 2007-06-21 20:30:00
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with Ezra Furman and The Harpoons and The Sun Lee SunbeamEvent submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of sharpthing.
[Somerville MA] Jimmy Tingle's Comedy Showcase
Where: Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theatre
Date: 2007-06-22 22:00:00
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Hosted by Jimmy Tingle Featuring rising stars of Boston comedy buy tix online http://www.jtoffbroadway.com/index.php?page=clubcal&display=662 TIcket Info Adult $15.00 Student $7.50 Senior $13.50 StageSource $7.50 Coolidge Member Card (with valid ID) $13.50 WBUR Member Card (with valid ID) $12.75
Brickbottom District Open Studios 2007
Where: Brickbottom Artists Building
Date: 2007-11-17 12:00:00
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Brickbottom District Open Studios 2007. Featuring art work by members of the Brickbottom Artists Association and the Joy Street Artists. Saturday-Sunday, November 17-18, noon-6pm each day. Free and open to the public. Located in the historic Brickbottom District of Somerville, with plenty of free on street parking and within walking distance of bus routes in Union Sq., Somerville. Specific studio locations: Brickbottom Artists Association at 1 Fitchburg St. and Joy Street Artists at 86 Joy St. For further information call 617-776-3410. Also go to www.joystreetartists.org for info.
Milo Z
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2007-11-17 21:45:00
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Milo Z is to New York City what the Funky Meters are to New Orleans: the best funk band in the city! This unit is comprised of some of the best musicians in NYC, and is like a cross between James Brown, Parliament/Funkadellic, and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
C.B.O.P. residency, part 3
Where: P.A.'s Lounge
Date: 2007-12-20 20:30:00
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line-up: Concord Ballet Orchestra Players others TBA soon... $7 for 21+ / $10 for 18-20
Youssou N'Dour
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2007-11-24 20:00:00
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Youssou N'Dour and his band play Senegalese pop music.
Barron, Local Tough Guy, Dead Cats Dead Rats, Margin Walker
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2007-11-25 21:00:00
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The Nervous Wrecks, The Fallen Leaves, Viper Rash
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2007-11-29 21:45:00
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Just Off the Boat
Where: Somerville Museum
Date: 2007-11-29 18:00:00
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'Just Off the Boat' is a panel of Somerville youth and elders. They are all the children of non-English speaking immigrant parents. It is a then and now perspective from the young generation.
C.B.O.P. residency, part 2 (w/ The Lothars, Carlisle Sound)
Where: PA's Lounge
Date: 2007-12-13 20:30:00
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line-up: Concord Ballet Orchestra Players (kraut-infl. 8-piece free rock) The Lothars (atmospheres for theremins/hammer dulcimer/flute) Carlisle Sound (indie psychröck) $7 for 21+ / $10 for 18-20
Slim and the Tank, Snakes in Suites, The Alpacas, Kieran Rid...
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-17 21:00:00
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Red Theory, Technicult of Flesh, The Beast With 2 Backs
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-20 21:45:00
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We Be The Echo
Where: PA's Lounge
Date: 2008-01-11 20:00:00
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We Be The Echo bring their unique brand of 'brutal shred-prog' to Somerville! Playing with Eroica, Hangman's Alphabet and Herra Terra.
Casey Dienel, Spanish Prisoners, Tiger Saw
Where: PA's Lounge
Date: 2008-01-25 20:30:00
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White Hinterland Spanish Prisoners Tiger Saw T.B.A. Age Restrictions: 18+ Doors Open: 8:30PM Ticket Price: $8for21+/$11for18-20
We Be The Echo
Where: P.A.'s Lounge
Date: 2008-01-11 20:00:00
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We Be The Echo bring their unique brand of 'brutal shred-prog' to Somerville! Playing with Eroica, Hangman's Alphabet and Herra Terra.
Dervish
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-03-01 20:00:00
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Dervish is one of Ireland's most exciting tradition-rooted bands. With wonderful instrumentation, high-energy arrangements and the ultra-sweet vocals of Cathy Jordan, Dervish continues to clear a different path in traditional Irish music.
Alloy Orchestra
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-03-15 20:00:00
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Alloy Orchestra, the foremost ensemble in silent film accompaniment, performs original scores to a series of classic silent films.
Cherry Axe, Hundred Year War, Whistle Jacket
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-01-29 21:00:00
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Keller Williams
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-02-28 20:00:00
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Keller Williams' unique approach to folk music and his undeniable rhythmic mystique make him a standout in the music world. He is often compared favorably to musical artists Michael Hedges and Leo Kottke.
Boston Dragon Boat Racing With Living Root Dragon - Race In ...
Where: John F. Kennedy School Pool
Date: 2008-02-02 09:00:00
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Living Root Dragon Boat seeks athletic men and women for dragon boat racing in 2008! Training is already underway on the Charles River and at our winter indoor pool training facility! Opportunities available to race in Boston, Montreal, New York City, Pawtucket, Hartford and San Francisco! No prior experience necessary. Athleticism, good overall fitness, and/or prior triathlon, swimming, basketball, cycling, marathon, volleyball, rugby, field hockey, lacrosse, football, soccer, running, crew, rowing, sculling, paddling, canoeing, white water rafting, outrigger, kayaking, water polo, or yoga experience a plus. Paddlers are expected to consistently attend 1-2 practices each week to develop together with the team. Schedule a free trial practice today! Contact Bob Lee at Bob.Lee@livingroot.org or 617-413-8360.
Rodick Lorrraine, Tsui
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-02-21 21:45:00
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Tsui is a New York-based rock band.
Jimmy's Down @ The Burren
Where: The Burren
Date: 2008-02-23 20:00:00
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Jimmy's Down is diving into The Burren on Saturday February 23rd. Jay Marr: Vocals & Guitar Frank Juarez: Drums Frankie Flavor: Guitar Mark Gagnon: Bass
Red Quite, The Black Hollies
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-03-01 23:45:00
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The Black Hollies were formely known as The Sans Alabaster Group.
Zemog
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-03-20 21:30:00
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Abraham Gomez-Delgado is the leader of the group Zemog and blend salsa and Puerto Rican rhythms.
Rick Berlin
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-03-18 21:00:00
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Rick Berlin is a giant on the Boston music scene. His colorful songwriting and strong stage presence have influenced countless other artists since the early 1970s, when his innovative band Orchestra Luna harnessed a potent blend of theater and music years before the Tubes.
Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-04-05 21:45:00
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Andy Palacio is not only the most popular musician in Belize, he is also a serious music and cultural archivist with a deep commitment to preserving his unique Garifuna culture, a blend of African and Amerindian influences found only on the Caribbean coast of Central America. His Garifuna Collective is an an all-star, multi-generational ensemble of some of the best Garifuna musicians from Guatemala, Honduras and Belize
Rick Berlin
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-03-18 21:00:00
Type:
Rick Berlin is a giant on the Boston music scene. His colorful songwriting and strong stage presence have influenced countless other artists since the early 1970s, when his innovative band Orchestra Luna harnessed a potent blend of theater and music years before the Tubes.
Black Fortress of Opium, Garvy J
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-03-27 23:45:00
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Black Fortress of Opium is a gothic and psychedelic rock group from Cambridge, MA. Garvy J is formerly of The Elevator Drops.
Colin Meloy
Where: Somerville Theatre
Date: 2008-04-15 19:30:00
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Colin Meloy is the lead singer of The Decemberists. Meloy is a first rate songwriter with a strange tenor voice and and a first rate acoustic guitarist - switching off between a 12 and 6-string throughout. Along with songs from his own band's repertoire, Meloy will sneak in some other material, including covers of some Morrissey songs, which Colin released as a tour-only EP earlier in 2005.
Pinhole Camera Workshop
Where: Willoughby and Baltic
Date: 2008-03-27 18:30:00
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March 27 Fee: $40 6:30-8:30pm Pinhole Camera Day is April 27, 2008...so come on by on March 27 and make a pinhole camera so you can have a month of photo taking before in celebration of pinhole camera day. We will make our own pinhole cameras out of ordinary materials. We'll even give you film to start with!
Vicious Bastards, Y69
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-04-25 21:00:00
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Y69 is a rock band from Vermont.
Trashkillers, Beantown Boozehounds, Beantown Boozehounds
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-04-18 21:00:00
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The Glow, Where the Land Meets the Sea, Dolphinbot, Dolphinb...
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-04-19 23:45:00
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Vicious Bastards, Y69
Where: The Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-04-25 21:00:00
Type:
Y69 is a rock band from Vermont.
James McMurtry
Where: Johnny D's Uptown
Date: 2008-05-02 21:45:00
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James McMurtry is a master songwriter who paints stories with his brilliant, poignant and occasionally biting lyrics.
Red Quiet, Von Doom
Where: Abbey Lounge
Date: 2008-05-08 22:45:00
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Von Doom established itself as a band in 2005. Originally titled Smashgarden, three guys set out to make their mark on the local metal scene. After the departure of former lead guitarist Wesley Robinson, bassist Eric Fordney and drummer Billy Serocki set out to continue the journey, with Billy taking over writing songs for both guitar and drums. Since then, the band has seen several members come and go, but the progress has never ended. Von Doom continues to strive to make the most inspirational music possible.
Solas
Where: Somerville Theater
Date: 2008-05-02 20:00:00
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Irish folk supergroup Solas, led by Seamus Egan, has put a twist on traditional Irish music by using non-traditional instruments such as banjo, guitar and bouzouki to spice up its sound.
Crowded House
Where: Somerville Theater
Date: 2008-05-06 18:30:00
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Formed in Melbourne, Australia back in 1985, Crowded House features New Zealand singer/songwriter Neil Finn, formerly of Split Enz. An institution in their homeland, the band earned two US Top 10 hits with 'Don't Dream it's Over' and 'Something So Strong.' Crowded House would record four albums before disbanding in 1996. The tour comes in support of the reunited band's forthcoming album 'Time on Earth,' The group debuts its new lineup, with new drummer Matt Sherrod, replacing the late Paul Hester.
Somerville History Bicycle Tour
Where: Somerville City Hall
Date: 2008-05-31 10:00:00
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Join the Somerville Bicycle Committee and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission for a bicycle tour of historical sights around Somerville. This year's ride will focus on the many commuter rail stations that Somerville once had, and on the Green Line stations that will soon take their place. The ride starts at Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue, at 10 am on Saturday, May 31. We'll take about three hours to ride about ten miles, stopping along the way at railroad-related sites and at such historic landmarks as the Prospect Hill Tower and the Old Powder House. The ride will end at the Somerville Museum, where we'll enjoy refreshments and an exhibit of the Somerville Preservation Awards. Rain date is Sunday, June 1, same time and starting location. For more information, e-mail rnewman@thecia.net or call 617-628-8895.