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Oct. 30: BRENDAN JAMES
An active supporter for all levels of equality (he has spoken out for Marriage Equality and is considered a "Straight Ally") and a supporter for the men and women in the military (he's performed for the USO and troops), his advocacy is well-known and widespread. Larry Flick, influential host of Sirius XM's "OUTQ," says of James, "The remarkable thing about Brendan is that he is an active, creative citizen of the world. His songs do more than reflect his experiences in typical singer/songwriter style. He weaves his views and stories into a musical framework that triggers empathy from a wide array of listeners. He's proof that, in the right hands, music can truly be universal." Read more at BrendanJames.com
ON TAP THIS WEEKEND
Aug. 29 JAMIE LYNN HART and MIEKA PAULEY
Boston based artist Jamie Lynn Hart creates a seamless blend of rock and pop that backs up her powerhouse belt and infectious melodies. With her captivating voice, poetic lyrics and mastered musicianship, she creates a commanding sound reminiscent of Joss Stone meets Grace Potter.
Mieka Pauley possesses a voice that flows like good whiskey and a frankness that makes Alanis Morissette look shy. She conjures up a sonic immediacy with the same masterful command as Ani DiFranco with driving, yearning melodies that stand alongside the work of Neko Case and Emmylou Harris.
Sept. 1 HOLLY WILLIAMS
Part of the key to Holly Williams’ success as a singer-songwriter is that it’s never been her mission to try and live up to the legacy cast by her famous and prolific father and grandfather – Hank Jr. and Sr., respectively – nor has she spent a lot of time trying to live it down. The respect that Holly has garnered as an artist over the course of many years spent building an international fan base, and the release of two acclaimed albums, 2004’s The Ones We Never Knew (Universal South) and 2009’s Here With Me (Mercury Records), has come on her own terms, based on her own sound. Indeed, to paraphrase Freud, sometimes a last name is just a last name.The Highway finds the 31-year-old artist putting a distinctly personal spin on universal themes like love, loss, conflict, family and desire. The Highway is heavy with references to memories of simpler times and beloved relatives; ruminations on lives destroyed by addiction; our shared need to love and be loved; and an earnest longing for the road.
2013
- Aug 22 Leon Redbone (Jazz, Blues)
- Aug 24 J. Geils Jazz Quintet (Jazz)
- Aug 29 Jamie Lynn Hart & Mieka Pauley (Pop)
- Sep 1 Holly Williams (Folk/Americana)
- Sep 6 Jonathan Edwards (Folk)
- Sep 7 Comedy Night (Joey Yannetty & Chris Pennie)
- Sep 7 Aaron Carter (at The Stockbridge Theater)
- Sep 11 Crystal Bowersox SOLD OUT
- Sep 13 Tribute to Little Walter (Mark Hummel, Billy Boy Arnold, Sugar Ray Norcia, Anson Funderburgh & Little Charlie Baty)
- Sep 12 David Wilcox (Folk)
- Sep 14 The Stompers (Rock)
- Sep 20 Boston Blues Review (Brian Templeton, Matthew Stubbs, Cheryl Arena & Travis Colby)
- Sep 21 The BoDeans (Rock)
- Sep 22 The BoDeans (Rock)
- Sep 27 Lucy Kaplansky (Folk)
- Sep 28 GrandMothers of Invention (Rock)
- Sep 29 Seth Glier & Antje Duvekot (Folk)Oct 4 Chad Perrone (Pop)
- Oct 5 The Ruth Moody Band (Folk)
- Oct 9 Leo Moran & Anthony Thistlethwaite (Rock/Acoustic)
- Oct 10 Comedy Night (Robbie Printz, Christine Hurley & Rick Canavan)
- Oct 10 Colin Hay (at the Stockbridge Theater)
- Oct 11 Steve Kimock (Rock)
- Oct 12 Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood (Rock)
- Oct 12 Fountains of Wayne, Soul Asylum & Evan Dando (at the Stockbridge Theater)
- Oct 13 John Mayall (Blues/Rock)
- Oct 18 Melanie (Folk)
- Oct 19 Candye Kane (Blues)
- Oct 20 The English Beat (SKA/Pop)
- Oct 24 Adrian Legg (Acoustic Guitar)
- Oct 25 Paul Thorn Band (Blues/Rock)
- Oct 26 Jon Butcher (Rock)
- Oct 31 The Tubes (Rock)
- Nov 1 Lori McKenna (Folk)
- Nov 3 Dada (Rock)
- Nov 8 Liz Longley - Brian Dunne opens (Folk)
- Nov 10 Andy McKee (Acoustic Guitar)
- Nov 15 The Smithereens (Rock)
- Nov 16 The Smithereens (Rock)
- Nov 21 Acoustic Alchemy (Acoustic)
- Nov 22 Sonny Landreth (Rock/Blues)
- Nov 23 Howie Day (Pop)
- Nov 24 Atlanta Rhythm Section (Rock)
- Nov 29 Adam Ezra Group (Rock)
- Nov 30 Johnny A (Blues/Rock)
- Dec 6 Ellis Paul (Folk)
- Dec 7 Ronnie Earl (Blues/Rock)
- Dec 8 Grace Kelly (Jazz)
- Dec 13 Carbon Leaf (Pop/Rock)
- Dec 14 Carbon Leaf (Pop/Rock)
- Dec 21 Bellevue Cadillac (Swing)
2014
- Apr 23 Jon Anderson (Rock)
- Apr 24 Jon Anderson (Rock)
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