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Alabama Shakes is an American rock band formed in Athens, Alabama in 2009. The band currently consists of lead singer and guitarist Brittany Howard, guitarist Heath Fogg, bassist Zac Cockrell, keyboard player Ben Tanner, and drummer Steve Johnson.

A celebrated singer and songwriter, Alejandro Escovedo has as eclectic a background and body of work as any rock artist of his generation. As comfortable performing with a string ensemble as he is with an amped-up power trio, and as likely to bare his soul in his lyrics as he is to display some serious rock & roll swagger, Escovedo had already played an important role in punk (with the Nuns), roots rock (the True Believers), and alt-country (Rank & File) before he launched a solo career that's seen him work with everyone from Tony Visconti, John Cale to Bruce Springsteen.

Al Stewart with Dave Nachmanoff Shalin Liu Performance Center Rockport, MA. February 25, 2011 Singer and guitarist Al Stewart, best known for his singles "Year of the Cat", "On The Border", "Nostradamus," and "Time Passages," is well known for his collection of personal and intimate songs from the 1970's. Stewart made his Rockport debut accompanied by lead guitarist Dave Nachmanoff. Glasgow-born Al Stewart has been an amazingly prolific and successful musician across 40 years and counting.

Amos Lee playing Prescott Park Portsmouth NH August 1, 2021.

Anais Mitchell playing at Harbor Lights Boston, opening for Bon Iver September 12, 2012.

Newburyport Farmers Market 2011 Andrea Szirbik is a singer-songwriter in Dover, NH. Music has been one of her primary passions from an early age, originally performing for school functions and in musical theater and choral groups, until about 10 years ago, delving into songwriting. She currently performs on the Seacoast, at times flying solo, but often as a trio with Christopher Guzikowski and Matt Young. Although her music is based in folk, her original compositions frolic through pop, country, jazz and rock. In February of 2011, Szirbik recorded her debut album "I am here," a tribute for her cousin, which has since been re-mixed and mastered. She also incorporated a bonus original Spanish track.

Antigone Rising Passim March 12, 2011 Cambridge, MA. Antigone Rising was catapulted into the spotlight in 2005 with their debut release - "From the Ground Up." Known for their driving and vivacious live show, Antigone Rising has toured with The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dave Matthews Band, Rob Thomas, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Lucinda Williams and The Bangles amongst others. Since their inception the band has released 4 independent albums. In 2004, they were signed to Lava Records, leading to a partnership with Starbucks. With the release of their album, "From The Ground Up," Antigone Rising became the first band in Starbucks' "Hear Music Debut" series. In 2006, Antigone Rising appeared in a national print (Cosmo, Elle, Vanity Fair) and television campaign for designer clothing company 7 Jeans. They have enjoyed sponsorships with Mustang and Motorola. VH1 aired a half-hour special featuring the band and both VH-1 & CMT also embraced them by playing the video of their single, "Don't Look Back" on heavy rotation. The band has also appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show, Emeril Live, A&E's Breakfast with the Arts & several VH-1 programs including "I Love the 70s" & "I Love the 80s" episodes. Antigone Rising Founding Band Member Biographies: Kristen Henderson - Kristen co-founded Antigone Rising with her sister, Cathy, after graduating from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Initially an acoustic quartet playing in coffee houses around Greenwich Village, NY, the band's sound evolved and Kristen became the original drummer for Antigone Rising. After a few dates on 1998's Lilith Fair tour, she went back to being the band's rhythm guitarist. Cathy Henderson - Lead guitarist and co-founder of the band, Cathy's signature style of playing has caught the attention of many of rock n' roll's legendary players. Having sat in with Derek Trucks & Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers Band)and Rob Thomas.

The Avett Brothers are an indie rock band from Concord, North Carolina. The band is made up of two brothers, Scott Avett and Seth Avett, who play the banjo and guitar respectively, and Bob Crawford who plays the stand-up bass. Joe Kwon, cello, and Jacob Edwards, drums, are touring members of the band, with Kwon featured on recordings from 2007's 'Emotionalism' to present. Following on from Seth and Scott's former rock band Nemo, the Avett Brothers combine bluegrass, country, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, honky tonk, and ragtime to produce a sound described by the San Francisco Chronicle as having the "heavy sadness of Townes Van Zandt, the light pop concision of Buddy Holly, the tuneful jangle of the Beatles, the raw energy of the Ramones."

Aztec Two-Step Westfield State College Westfield, MA. May 1978 In 1972, Aztec Two-Step, whose name comes from a poem by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti, burst upon the scene with their self-titled debut album on Elektra Records. Since then Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have spent a lifetime making music together as the folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step. Their first album, along with their subsequent albums for RCA Records were staples of progressive FM and college radio and helped to bring the folk/rock music of the 1960s into the 70s and beyond. As their recording career continued, so did the critical acclaim. Image of Rex and Neal Live In 1987 Living in America, received the New York Music Award for Best Folk Album and was named in Billboard's year-end critic's poll. They have been praised in countless major US newspapers and magazines, including Rolling Stone, and have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, such as the David Letterman Show, the King Biscuit Flour Hour, and World Café Live. I strongly recommend viewing www.hulu.com/watch/114275/no-hit-wonder-the-aztec-two-step-story

The band, Band of Horses played at Portsmouth Music Hall Feb 1, 2024. It was a fun show that showed the band and lead singer Ben Birdwell performing with conviction and effort despite Ben suffering from very obvious rapid onset of illness. Though his voice wasn’t in top form, his effort and connection with the crowd was pivotal in carrying the night.

Anybody who's ever seen Beth Hart perform live or who's ever cranked up one of her albums knows she's for real.  This woman sings from the depths of her soul, and her voice tells you stories and paints pictures that you just know have to be real... that come from real life and real experiences.?Beth started her career performing in the streets of L.A., sitting cross-legged with an acoustic guitar. And her first gigs were on the Chitlin' Circuit.  It's in this world that Beth's fuse got lit. Fortunately for Beth, one of those people who heard her was David Wolff, who was instrumental in breaking Cyndi Lauper into superstardom. She got signed to Atlantic Records, and they were eager to work with her on first album, "Immortal". This record sold very well in the Eastern U.S. featuring the rockin' title track and the incredible soul anthem, "Am I The One".  Her second album, "Screamin' For My Supper", a collaboration with her long-time bass player and ultimately, renowned producer, Tal Herzberg included more pop influences and yielded her Top 5 Adult Contemporary Hit, "L.A. Song (Out Of This Town)".  In 2003, she released her 3rd album, "Leave The Light On,"  Billboard Magazine said, "One of the year's most affecting albums.  The stuff of icons." 2004 sent her overseas to Holland and Denmark. Her 2005 release, "Live at Paradiso" captured one of her most electrifying performances in history, before a sold-out crowd at this Amsterdam landmark venue.  From that moment on, she performed to sold-out audiences at concerts, festivals and clubs. And Europe has rewarded her with hits for "L.A. Song (Out Of This Town)", "Leave The Light On", "Good As It Gets", "Take It Easy On Me", "I'll Take Care Of You" (with Joe Bonamassa), "Your Heart Is As Black As Night" (with Joe Bonamassa) and "Sister". Slash (former lead guitar of the rock superband, Guns N' Roses) heard Beth.  She recorded a song with him called "Mother Maria" which is on the iTunes version of his solo album, "Slash"."Jeff Beck, felt it right away and asked her to perform with him.  She was the first lead singer to do a U.S. tour with Beck since Rod Stewart.  And maybe her greatest collaboration has happened in the last year.  She met Blues/Rock superstar guitarist, Joe Bonamassa, and they crafted a truly visionary album, "Don't Explain", produced by Kevin Shirley (producer for Led Zeppelin, Journey, Rush and Iron Maiden)."Don't Explain" and live gigs with Joe, the world has stood up and taken notice of Beth Hart.  It has been nominated at the 23rd Blues Music Awards for "Contemporary Blues Album Of The Year".  The Blues Rock Review has included the album in their "Top 20 Albums of 2011". "I'm so grateful, Man.  I feel like I've arrived at a place where I'm really comfortable and ready to go all the way.  I'm going to put my whole heart and soul into blowing European audiences away.  And then I'd like to bring all that energy back to the U.S. and remind them where I came from."

"Saw Beth Hart tonight at the Somerville Theater show, Saturday 2/27. Wow. This artist is seriously the real thing. She can rock hard like early Chrissie Hynde, coo and wail like Sinead O'Conner, then go sultry like Peggy Lee and roll all that together. And even that's unfair, cuz she really is her own thing. Her presence is exuberant, playful, angry, and deeply passionate in turn. The band behind her is talented, very tight, and unusually versatile. They can rock hard then lighten up whenever needed, turning on a dime. Well worth a close look." Mr. Ivories.

Bill Morrissey Boston Music Award for best folk recording, 1989, for Standing Eight, and 1992, for Inside. Grammy Award nomination for best traditional folk recording, 1993, for Friend of Mine. In 1991, Rounder Records re-released Morrissey's debut album on cd. Morrissey re-recorded the album, added three additional tracks that he'd been performing back when the album was originally released. In the liner notes, he noted, "I can't think of too many people who've gotten a chance to re-record their first album. It felt like a combination of getting to relive the innocence of my junior prom and returning to the scene of the crime to finish off the witness I'd only winged." Next came 'Inside'. Rolling Stone Reviewer Paul Evans called Inside "classic folk music, graced with an astonishingly subtle simplicity". "It confirms Morrissey's place in that noble lineage that reaches back to Hank Williams and Woody Guthrie--the troubadour as truth teller, conveying wisdom with absolute economy and focused fire." He is a unique talent. The truths he unearths aren't often pretty, but the way he tells them can take your breath away." His blue-collar vignettes are powerful ruminations on the complexity of the human experience. He feels for the troubled characters that roam across his lyric sheet, yet paints their portraits with an unsentimental eye. Often these characters are solitary figures. "I think when you travel for a living and you're always in somebody else's town, it's just something that I relate to, that I know, that I don't particularly like. It's a weird feeling. I remember in the early days what it was like to pull into some milltown bar where everybody knows everybody else, and you're performing there, and you're just sitting at the bar having a beer beforehand, and its like you're invisible. Everybody's chatting and laughing and having a good time, because they're all friends and know each other. And you're just the outsider. It's like you're the uninvited guest."

On July 23 one of our greatest singer songwriters/story-tellers, Bill Morrissey, pass away at the age of 59. I was fortunate to stumble into the New England folk world scene in the late 80's. "It was a time when Christine Lavin would hold September songwriter retreats on Martha's Vineyard and these young writers would hang out on a porch and write songs with the likes of Tom Paxton, Dave Van Ronk and Shel Silverstein, or be entertained by Cheryl Wheeler, Patty Larkin, John Gorka and Cliff Eberhardt simply being themselves. And in the center of that rich and fertile space of creativity stood Bill Morrissey. He was revered. He was studied. He was a kind and patient teacher of the supreme importance of words. Of tradition. Of art with purpose. Of writing truth instead of fact. But mostly he was a beloved friend. So that's the place I circled over since hearing the sad news. Back to that time of big dreams and endless possibilities; of community and creativity; of youth and lightness. All of you who were his friends, family and colleagues, please know you're in my heart." These photos, I hope, pay some sort of tribute to an incredible story teller, author and musician. 'Now the years and the faces blurs till I can't remember some There were women washing windows, there were salesgirls chewing gum There were voices in the shapes of old men kneeling in the pews There are things in this life a man just does not get to choose Finally I found a home in a tiny mountain town A simple place to keep me dry when the rains came pouring down A place to sleep, the rent was cheap, brick walls and a new slate roof The landlord said, 'You'll be safe here, this house is fireproof' ~Man From Out Of Town/Inside~1992

Birds of Chicago have been riding a swell of good mojo in the Americana scene since their inception in 2012. Their new album, Love in Wartime, is built around the chemistry between Allison Russell and JT Nero, Nero, who writes the bulk of the songs, found himself a transcendent vocal muse in Russell (a powerful writer herself) The Birds consider themselves a rock and roll band first and foremost, and 'Love in Wartime' doesn’t leave any doubt about that. Says Nero, “a good show can send you back out into the night feeling -- for at least a little while - that everything isn’t broken.” These days, that’s no small thing.

This past weekend was Boston Calling Music Festival. Outstanding event and despite the rain and chill on Saturday the performances were great. Sunday's breezy sunny weather was a warm welcome and the music was equal to the buzz. Here is a sampling of the sights from the two days.

Brandi Carlile 2017 Boston Calling. Band Members Phillip John and Timothy Jay Hanseroth, Bass and Guitar along with Drummer Brian Griffin.

Opening night of 'Painkillers' Tour. Great Great Show. Brian, Alex Rosamilia (one of the founding members of the band The Gaslight Anthem), Ian Perkins, former Ryan Adams and Grace Potter bassist Catherine Popper, Butch Walker and Scissor Sisters drummer Randy Schrager.

Bruce Cockburn at Tupelo Music Hall May 5th 2015. Wonderful Thoughtful Performer in the vein of Mark Knofler and Richard Thompson.

Chapter One. Be sure to check out the other chapters in the Bruce Springsteen Collection.Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, he has released 21 studio albums during a career spanning six decades, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Springsteen is a pioneer of heartland rock, a genre combining mainstream rock music with poetic and socially conscious lyrics that feature narratives primarily concerning working class American life. He is known for his descriptive lyrics and energetic concerts, which sometimes last over four hours. In 2003, Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list included Born to Run (18), Born in the U.S.A. (85), The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (132), Darkness on the Edge of Town (151), Nebraska (224), The River (250), Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (379), and Tunnel of Love (475). In 2004, on their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list, Rolling Stone included "Born to Run" (21), "Thunder Road" (86), and "Born in the U.S.A." (275).

Chapter Two. Be sure to check out the other chapters in the Bruce Springsteen Collection. >>To say that Bruce Springsteen saved the best for last for his third show in the Boston area this week would be selling short his two phenomenal nights at Fenway - there were far too many standout moments from those shows to say that Saturday's Gillette Stadium concert actually topped them. But you can say that last night's show was the tightest and hardest-rocking of the week, bringing together the best elements of each Fenway stop: the cohesive setlist and phenomenal pacing of night one with the jaw-dropping, unexpected detours of night two. Read more: Blogness on the Edge of Town - Bruce Springsteen http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/springsteen/#ixzz243Awld1k

Chapter Three. Be sure to check out the other chapters in the Bruce Springsteen Collection.Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, he has released 21 studio albums during a career spanning six decades, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Springsteen is a pioneer of heartland rock, a genre combining mainstream rock music with poetic and socially conscious lyrics that feature narratives primarily concerning working class American life. He is known for his descriptive lyrics and energetic concerts, which sometimes last over four hours. In 2003, Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list included Born to Run (18), Born in the U.S.A. (85), The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (132), Darkness on the Edge of Town (151), Nebraska (224), The River (250), Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (379), and Tunnel of Love (475). In 2004, on their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list, Rolling Stone included "Born to Run" (21), "Thunder Road" (86), and "Born in the U.S.A." (275).

Chapter Four. Be sure to check out the other chapters in the Bruce Springsteen Collection. >>>>When Bruce Springsteen asked Boston's Fenway Park crowd who was seeing him and the E Street Band for the first time, a surprising number of hands went up. "The pressure's on!" he declared. He needn't have worried. One can only assume the newbies in the crowd went home in awe that the 62-year-old Springsteen had managed to live up to his billing and then some, barnstorming through a 3 1/2-hour set that energized the Fenway crowd from start to finish. What's perhaps even more remarkable is that Springsteen and the band also managed to match his own high standards set through decades of memorable Boston shows. While it may have traded some of the raw emotion of March's TD Garden concert for a house-party vibe more appropriate for the venue, Tuesday's show spotlighted Springsteen's energy and his band's versatility as well as any Beantown show in recent memory. ~~~~~Many Thanks to the Pete Chianca for his support and most excellent writing.~~~~~ Read more: Blogness on the Edge of Town - Bruce Springsteen http://blogs.wickedlocal.com/springsteen/#ixzz23lHXexcR

Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) is an American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist, he has released 21 studio albums during a career spanning six decades, most of which feature his backing band, the E Street Band. Springsteen is a pioneer of heartland rock, a genre combining mainstream rock music with poetic and socially conscious lyrics that feature narratives primarily concerning working class American life. He is known for his descriptive lyrics and energetic concerts, which sometimes last over four hours. In 2003, Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list included Born to Run (18), Born in the U.S.A. (85), The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle (132), Darkness on the Edge of Town (151), Nebraska (224), The River (250), Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. (379), and Tunnel of Love (475). In 2004, on their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list, Rolling Stone included "Born to Run" (21), "Thunder Road" (86), and "Born in the U.S.A." (275).

Buddy Guy with Tom Hambridge and Quinn Sullivan at The Cabot Theater in Beverly Mass, April 13, 2016.

Chickenfoot at The Orpheum in Boston May 16th 2012. Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Kenny Aronoff.

Chapter Five. Be sure to check out the other chapters in the Bruce Springsteen Collection.

Simply an OUTSTANDING performance at The Boston Garden by Coldplay in support of their new CD Mylo Xyloto. Guy Berryman - bass, backing vocals Jonny Buckland - guitar, backing vocals Will Champion - drums, percussion, Chris Martin - lead vocals, piano, guitar, keyboards

Crosby, Stills and Nash performed at the Wang Theater in Boston last night. Tremendous performance.

In 1979, Alvin and his brother Phil formed the roots-rock band The Blasters. singer-songwriter, guitarist, music producer and poet. Alvin has recorded and performed as a solo artist since the late 1980s and has been involved in various side projects and collaborations. He has had brief stints as a member of the bands X and the Knitters.

Dawes is from Los Angeles, California, composed of brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, along with Wylie Gelber and Tay Strathairn. To capture the essence and joy found in their music, watch 'When My Time Comes', this performance with Mumford and Sons is outstanding. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UomgPTo88zw&feature=related Dawes was formed from the band 'Simon Dawes' after the departure of co-songwriter Blake Mills, subsequently abandoning a post-punk sound in favor of folk rock. Dawes is part of the Laurel Canyon sound, which often cites influences such as Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Neil Young, among others. At the invitation of producer Jonathan Wilson, the band joined a local informal jam session that included Conor Oberst, The Black Crowes's Chris Robinson, and Benmont Tench. The band recorded their debut album, North Hills, in Laurel Canyon in a live setting to analog tape, resulting in a sound that Rolling Stone magazine called "authentically vintage". Wilco multi-instrumentalist Pat Sansone is also credited with appearing on the release. Dawes released their second album, Nothing Is Wrong, on June 7, 2011 and toured the US co-headlining with Blitzen Trapper. The band made their television debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on April 14, 2010.

Delta Rae is an American folk rock band formed in Durham, North Carolina. The band consists of three siblings Ian Hölljes, Eric Hölljes and Brittany Hölljes, as well as Elizabeth Hopkins, Mike McKee and Grant Emerson.

The Dropkick Murphys early influences were 1970s British punk bands like, The Clash, and Sex Pistols, as well as Irish rock band The Pogues. When they wrote their first song, Barroom Hero, they were surprised to hear how much the vocal melody sounded like those from old Irish music they heard as children, something the band members at one time tried to reject. "It dawned on us that Irish music was a bigger influence on all of us than we'd realized," said Ken Casey. "Growing up in Boston, every time you went to a wedding or a wake or your grandparents' house, you heard that music. I went through a phase of hating it just because it's what my (folks) listened to.~~~~~~ Ken Casey - bass guitar, lead vocals ~~ Matt Kelly - drums, bodhran, vocals ~~ Al Barr - lead vocals ~~ James Lynch - guitar, vocals ~~ Tim Brennan - guitar, mandolin, accordion, vocals ~~ Josh "Scruffy" Wallace - bagpipes, tin whistle ~~ Jeff DaRosa - acoustic guitar, banjo, bouzouki, keyboard, mandolin, whistle, organ, vocals

Bob Dylan with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at Great Woods in Mansfield MA. July 8 & 9 1986. Tremendous shows. Extraordiary setlists. The show opened with a Dylan performing a seven song set backed by Tom and Heart Breakers. The a Tom Petty four song mini-set of Petty songs. Dylan played a solo three song mini acoustic set after which Petty and the Heartbreakers rejoined for another five song set of Dylan songs and covers before yet another supurb four song Petty and the Heart Breakers mini set. The shows closes as it started, a nine song set of Bob Dylan songs and covers backed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Thirty Two songs is a pretty great night of music.

If "esperanza" is the Spanish word for hope, then bassist, vocalist and composer Esperanza Spalding could not have been given a more fitting name at birth. Spalding's journey as a solo artist began with debut recording released in May 2008, 'Esperanza', went on to become the best selling album by a new jazz artist internationally in 2008. The New York Times raved, "Esperanza has got a lot: accomplished jazz improvisation, funk, scat singing, Brazilian vernacular rhythm and vocals in English, Portuguese and Spanish. At its center is a female bassist, singer and bandleader, one whose talent is beyond question." Esperanza went straight to the top of Billboard's Contemporary Jazz chart where it remained for over 70 weeks. On Februrary 13th 2011 in Los Angeles, Esperanza received one of the music industry's most prestigious prizes, the Grammy for Best New Artist. 2/012 brings a very busy spring and summer, touring again in Europe and North America, Esperanza has been touring behind her new album, Radio Music Society released this past March.

Feist played at Boston House of Blues May 7, 2012.....Canadian Indie Singer Songwriter brought her quirky, intimate and spirited performance this past Monday night.

Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls. Incredible authentic rock and roll. The photos are from Boston Calling, 92.5 The River Listener Music Hall and at Fete in Providence. Ben Lloyd - guitar, harmonica, mandolin Tarrant Anderson - bass Matt Nasir - piano, organ, guitar, backing vocals Nigel Powell - drums, percussion, backing vocals

Fun is Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost and Jack Antonoff. Formed in 2008 after the three left their own bands. In 2012 Fun's single "We Are Young" reached the No. 1 spot on Billboard. The group performed at the 55th Grammy Awards, held February 10, 2013, "We Are Young" won the Grammy for Song of the Year and was nominated for Record of the Year. Fun also won the Grammy for Best New Artist. Currently, Nate is working on his first solo album, Andrew is scoring films, and Jack is on tour and working on Bleachers music.

On September 23rd, a musical legend turns 70 years old and to celebrate C. Parker Gallery, 409 Greenwich Avenue, in Greenwich, CT is exhibiting a never-before seen collection of Bruce Springsteen photographs, gold records, signed memorabilia and artwork featuring “The Boss.” The exhibit, entitled, “Growin’ Up – Bruce Springsteen at 70” opens on Thursday, September 19th and runs through Sunday, September 29th. Some of the many highlights of “Growin’ Up – Bruce Springsteen at 70” include rare unpublished 1972 – 1975 photographs from Bruce’s earliest days performing in the Philadelphia area from the late photographer and Springsteen friend, Phil Ceccola. In addition, award winning photographer Debra Rothenberg, author of the book, “Bruce Springsteen In Focus 1980 – 2012” will showcase her acclaimed photographs. No other professional photographer has been behind the camera at Springsteen concerts for as many years as Rothenberg. Other Springsteen photographers include works from René van Diemen, Jeff Ross, Rocco Coviello, Guy Aceto, David Denenberg, Mark Weiss and others.

Hell's Belles has toured Canada, Japan and Singapore. The band released an album in 2005, We Salute You, and performed at the Winter and Summer X-Games, the 2009 and 2010 Beerfest Asia in Singapore and Sundance Film Festival in 2007.[4] They are currently working on a second release with new singer Amber Saxon, who is also the singer of Australian band BugGiRL. Brisbois said of the band in 2005: "We want women to be empowered by this. It makes me proud to be in a band with all women, rock as hard as we do and stay as true to AC/DC as we can."[6] Angus Young said of the band in 2001: "It's flattering. It's great to know that other musicians like you enough to play a tribute to you."[4] In 2003 he described Hell's Belles as "The Best AC/DC cover I've heard".~~~~~~~~ Adrian Conner - lead guitar~~ Mandy Leinenweber- bass guitar~~ Lisa Brisbois - rhythm guitar~~ Laura Derig - drums~~ Amber Saxon - vocals

Juanito Pascual’s, named by NPR as “one of the hottest flamenco guitarists in recent years,” his sound blends traditional and contemporary flamenco with his love of jazz, classical, rock, and more. His trio included percussionist Tupac Mantilla and on bass Brad Barrett. Also accompanying the trio was flamenco dancer Auxi Fernández

From Iceland, Kaleo is an Indie Rock band that has been playing Stateside for the last 2 years. They have been a featured artist on WRXV 92.5 The River as well as playing at the Ocean Music Hall 'Riverfeast 2015 along with Matt Nathanson. Featured songs include 'All the Pretty Girls" and "Way Down We Go". Jökull Júlíusson - Vocals and guitar Davíð Antonsson - Percussion and vocals Daníel Ægir Kristjánsson - Bass Rubin Pollock - Guitar

Another outstanding performance by Keane at the Pavilion in Boston, May 2009. The melodies and the performance was as good as any band I have seen.

"I feel like we've been pushed along on a wave of wonderful feeling" Thus was Tom Chaplin's description at the end of their show Tuesday, June 12th 2012, at the House of Blues. Tom Chaplin and his bandmates had flown in from England the night before for their tour opening performance in Boston. He went on to say the warmth of the packed house made the band "deliriously happy." Keane played an energetic and lengthy, hour-and-45-minute set. Chaplin's infectious enthusiasm and the band's, led by Tim Rice-Oxley, tight interplay was as good a performance as I have seen. The band's catalog of driving piano-driven pop was played with crispness and passion by bassist Jesse Quin, keyboardist and chief songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley, and drummer Richard Hughes. The 22-song setlist covered all four of the band's albums. Anthems like "Somewhere Only We Know", "Bend and Break" and the eruptive "Spiralling," to tender ballads like "The Starting Line" and the gently surging "Sea Fog," which showcased Chaplin's voice. The ovations at the end of the show was quite moving for Chaplin and Rice-Oxley. It can be seen in several of the photos near the end of the album.

Keith Urban’s band was high-energy, super tight, and sounded amazing. There was no shortage of enthusiasm on the stage this evening. When Keith introduced each band member, he would then give him would have plenty of time to showcase their talent. The entire band would play a song and on the next break another band member would get introduced His talented backing cast includes Jerry Flower (original member of The Ranch, Urban’s first band) on bass, Nathan Barlow (vocals and guitar), Pete Kuzma (keys), Jeff Linsenmaier (Ableton), and Terence Clark (drums).Never Comin Down Play Video Days Go By Play Video Coming Home Play Video Making Memories of Us (The Notorious Cherry Bombs cover) (For Michelle and Bree) Play Video Somewhere in My Car Play Video Parallel Line Play Video Long Hot Summer Play Video My Wave Play Video You Gonna Fly Play Video Somebody Like You Play Video We Were Us (with Kelsea Ballerini) Play Video Gemini Play Video Where the Blacktop Ends Play Video Blue Ain't Your Color Play Video Drop Top Play Video Cop Car (followed by band introduction) Play Video The Fighter Play Video Kiss a Girl / Who Wouldn't Wanna Be Me / You Look Good in My Shirt Play Video Gone Tomorrow (Here Today) Play Video Little Bit of Everything Play Video John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16 Play Video Wasted Time Play Video But for the Grace of God Play Video Horses

Lake Street Dive was formed in 2004 at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. The band's founding members are Rachael Price, Mike "McDuck" Olson, Bridget Kearney, and Mike Calabrese. Keyboardist Akie Bermiss joined the band on tour in 2017 and was first credited on their 2018 album Free Yourself Up; guitarist James Cornelison joined in 2021 after Olson left the band. The band is based in Brooklyn and frequently tours in North America, Australia, and Europe.

" Lorde could’ve easily moved her Friday show at the Orpheum Theatre to a much larger venue. Thanks to the smash success of her single “Royals,” its recent high-profile win at the Grammy Awards for song of the year, and the ubiquity of current hit single “Team,” the singer-songwriter has soared to stardom in less than a year. Lorde has enjoyed the rare success that includes both commercial good fortune and critical acclaim for her 2013 debut album, “Pure Heroine.” But the teenager from New Zealand — born Ella Yelich-O’Connor — wisely chose to keep her original booking and the intimate environs of the Orpheum made for a much more special show than any arena would have allowed . And as remarkably poised as she is, it also allowed Lorde to find her way in front of a fewer eyes and strategically build demand for her return." Sarah Rodman Boston Globe

Tribute to Levon Helm ~By Stacey Anderson~ Levon Helm's musical legacy revealed itself to be in good hands on Wednesday night at Love for Levon - the collaborative evening of covers raised funds to help Helm's family to retain ownership of his home and converted-barn studio in Woodstock, New York. Love for Levon also served as a financial and symbolic continuation of Helm's famous Midnight Rambles, the campfire-style jams he established in his studio for talented folk, country and rock musicians. Fittingly, the evening shared the affectionate give-and-take ethos that made the Rambles so legendary: egos were nonexistent, vocals readily shared, lengthy solos undemanded. The singer and multi-instrumentalist Larry Campbell served as master of ceremonies; he led the Levon Helm Band, a revolving ensemble of 12-odd brass, keys, strings, and percussion players and introduced most of the guest stars. Garth Hudson, the Band's influential organist, received a standing ovation from much of the room as he pounded keys for "Little Birds". He was accompanied by John Prine and the Levon Helm Band for "When I Paint My Masterpiece." Their heartfelt, drawling call-and-response soon found folksy kinship in Jakob Dylan's raspy spin through "Ain't Got No Home". Lucinda Williams' vocals on "Whispering Pines" drew goosebumps, and Grace Potter's effortlessly controlled soar through "I Shall Be Released" tumbled steadily toward a devastating climax of vibrato and smashing piano. Ray La Montagne and John Mayer delivered a beatifically understated "Tears of Rage". Eric Church offered his solid twang to the Helm rarity "A Train Robbery". Church also covered "Get Up Jake". After a blazing, funk-laden "Up on Cripple Creek" by Joe Walsh and Robert Randolph, My Morning Jacket lent ear-rattling, sax-heavy squalor to "Ophelia" and "It Makes No Difference" before Roger Waters joined them onstage. The smiling Pink Floyd singer was clad in black yet toting a battered, bright red baseball cap, which he hung immediately from his microphone stand. After he and MMJ drove "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" into fine country-psych lather, Waters explained his prop: Helm had given it to him after they performed together in the historic "The Wall: Live in Berlin" concert after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990, and Waters vowed that he would keep it close "until the day I die." He and Amy Helm (Levon's daughter and a soulful, bluegrass-inflected singer in her own right) then delivered a lovely, elegiac duet on "Wide River to Cross." By the cinematic ensemble closing of "The Weight," during which every performer of the night stuffed the stage, the room pulsed with familial goodwill. It was appropriately similar to the benevolent mood of The Last Waltz, the Band's spirited swan song - and with Waters' scarlet hat resting prominently on the central microphone, a spotlight lending it soft glow, the evening seemed far more a promise to Helm than a farewell to him.

Boston was in the midst of a huge winter northeaster storm, one that brought epic tides and flooding to the entire region. As a result, schools, work and venues shut their doors. But not The Royale in Boston. The sidewalks were lined up with people waiting for the doors to open, driving rain and cold were no match for this enthusiastic group of LP fans. The anticipation was palpable. No, on this night, Laura Pergolizzi aka LP performed a show as cathartic as any I have witnessed. From the opening notes of 'Strange' I knew I was hearing something wonderfully unique, emotionally powerful and joyously felt. The crowd sat, danced, sang and basked in the energy, the emotion and the beauty that radiated from LP. She was dressed in a fashion that reminded this writer 67' Bob Dylan, 73' Bruce Springsteen and 78' Patti Smith. Singing, playing guitar, ukulele and harmonica, she commanded the stage, prowling across it, getting as close as she could to as many as she could. She and the band worked so hard for the audience and yet it seemed so effortless. Beginning to End...this show was an invitation to hear, see and feel the music from an artist who has mined a vein of emotion and passion that one can only hope continues spread and deepen.

Denver-based indie group The Lumineers is touring North America in support of their self-titled debut album and that included a stop at the House of Blues on Monday night. The Lumineers broke onto the scene in 2012 with the smash hit "Ho Hey", which has gotten them all the way to the GRAMMYS. This year's star-studded 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards already boasts an all-star line-up of performers including Mumford and Sons, and it was recently announced that the Lumineers will also lend their talents to the proceedings. When The Lumineers attended the GRAMMY Nominations concert last month in Nashville there were a few clues that led them to believe they might receive a nomination. "We were at the nominations ceremony and we found out because there was someone with a camera right in our face right before they nominated us," Wesley Schultz confessed. "So we were pretty sure that we were in that category at that point because they had us sitting in the audience." They are nominated as Best New Artist and Best Americana Album. "If we win a GRAMMY we will have the worst speech in GRAMMY history because we're not really expecting to win," Wesley admitted. "We're pretty honored to be nominated and that's pretty shocking in and of itself.

Boston Feb,6, 2013~~~Babel~ I Will Wait~ Winter Winds~ Below My Feet~ White Blank Page~ Hopeless Wanderer~ Timshel~ Little Lion Man~ Lover of the Light~ Thistle & Weeds~ Ghosts That We Knew~ Holland Road~ Roll Away Your Stone~ Whispers in the Dark~ Dust Bowl Dance~ Reminder (Encore)~ Sister (Encore)~ The Cave (Encore #2)

Mumford and Sons Promenade along with Apache Relay,Dawes,Mccabees and countless others.Incredible festival of music. Be sure to check out the individual folders of all the bands. Dawes,Maccabees,St. Vincent,Drop Kick Murphys,Apache Relay,Haim and Simon Felice.

This gallery is a sampler of some of the male artists I have photographed through the years. There are entire galleries of most of these artists and many more under "galleries" at top of page. Click on the word 'galleries' for drop-down listing of artists.

This gallery is a sampler of some of the female artists I have photographed through the years. There are entire galleries of most of these artists and many more under "galleries" at top of page. Click on the word 'galleries' for drop-down listing of artists.

Needtobreathe delivered a performance last night at the Boston House of Blues that was equal to any show I have seen and surpassed most. They are that good. This tour is backing their newest release 'The Reckoning' and like it's namesake, this band demands your attention and utmost respect. The show was a locomotive of charging rockers, soulful ballads and musicianship that were both calming and invigorating at the same time. Stellar performances of "Oohs And Ahhs", "Drive All Night,", "The Outsiders" and "Washed By The Water" are just a few of the highlights. The band, Bear Rinehart (vocals, guitar, piano) - Bo Rinehart (guitar, backing vocals) - Seth Bolt (bass, backing vocals) - Joe Stillwell (drums, backing vocals) are from rural South Carolina. They are not new, having produced four CD and EPs, toured with the likes Train, Collective Soul, Taylor Swift and performing at Bonnaroo. "We've always bought into the fact that anything worth having is going to cost you a lot, so I think we were prepared to lose everything. The Reckoning is our investigation into everything we believed to be true and a justification for everything we still do."

This was yet another stellar performance from a band that continues to impress and reward with every performance.

Saw Neil Young last Friday in NYC at Carnegie Hall. Solo, surrounded by about 8 guitars, all with a story, a baby grand, an upright piano and a massive pump organ. If I closed my eyes while listening, I swear I could convince myself I was at Massey Hall in 1971 listening. 1. From Hank To Hendrix (acoustic guitar) 2. On The Way Home (acoustic guitar) 3. Only Love Can Break Your Heart (acoustic guitar) 4. Love In Mind (piano) 5. Mellow My Mind (banjo) 6. Are You Ready For The Country? (piano) 7. Someday (piano) 8. Changes (acoustic guitar) 9. Harvest (acoustic guitar) 10. Old Man (acoustic guitar) --- 11. Goin' Back (12 string acoustic guitar) 12. A Man Needs A Maid (piano/synthesizer) 13. Ohio (acoustic guitar) 14. Southern Man (acoustic guitar) 15. Mr. Soul (pump organ) 16. Out Of My Mind (pump organ) 17. Needle Of Death (acoustic guitar) 18. The Needle And The Damage Done (acoustic guitar) 19. Harvest Moon (acoustic guitar) 20. Flying On The Ground Is Wrong (piano) 21. Journey Through The Past (piano) 22. Heart Of Gold (acoustic guitar) --- 23. Comes A Time (acoustic guitar

In one year, Of Monsters and Men, has gone from Brighton Music Hall to Boston House of Blues and now The Orpheum. This band is now added an elite fraternity of bands that play energetic, creative and fresh sounding music that is a pleasure to listen to and watch perform. Bon Iver, Mumford and Sons, Avett Brothers, Scars on 45 and The Head and the Heart come to mind. This six-piece band is from Iceland, formed in 2010. The members are co-singer/guitarist Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir, co-singer/guitarist Ragnar "Raggi" Þórhallsson, guitarist Brynjar Leifsson, drummer Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson, piano/accordion player Árni Guðjónsson, bassist Kristján Páll Kristjánsson, and trumpeter Ragnhildur Gunnarsdóttir, who joined in the 2012 tour.

The name of the tour is 'Truth About Love', the real name of the performer is Alecia Beth Moore and the reality of it all is that P!NK is now the best live performer in the industry....no other comparisons. Soaring power,growling sensuality,friendly banter and a command of her music and the crowd from beginning to end. I wish I could say that I knew what to expect from this show, but I didn't. Other than her power ballad duet with Nate Ruess on 'Just Give Me A Reason', I could not say I knew any of her songs. However, I left this show with a satisfaction and awe that I had not experienced since seeing Bruce Springsteen in 1978. I knew more of his music at that time than I did going into P!NKs concert on this night, but I came out just as exhausted and exhilarated. What a performance! The physicality, the exuberance and the passion of this show places it among the highlights of shows I have seen the past forty years. The Truth About Love is that P!NK is a performer I cannot wait to see again.

Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of all-time and the recent recipient of both an Ivor Novello Award for Songwriting and the 2006 BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, the iconic British folk rock legend is one of the world's most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. His work is admired and recorded by such artists as Bonnie Raitt, David Byrne and Elvis Costello. From his teenage years as a founding member of the 1960's pioneering group Fairport Convention to duo work with his then-wife, Linda Thompson, and over 20 years as a solo artist, to scoring Werner Hertzog's 2005 documentary 'Grizzly Man', Richard Thompson's astounding body of work includes over 40 albums of lyrical wit anchored by such a singular acoustic and electric guitar delivery that Newsweek recently announced, 'like all genuine art, it satisfies completely.'

Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators brought the house down last night (August 2) at The House of Blues in Boston to celebrate the release of their new album 'Apocalyptic Love.' It was truly a rock 'n' roll party as Slash took the stage with his signature top hat and sunglasses opening with 'Halo'. During the course of the night, Myles Kennedy belted out some Velvet Revolver tunes such as 'Dirty Little Thing' and 'Slither, Slash shredded it up like no one else and mesmerized the crowd with his blistering solos all night long. If that wasn't enough, fans also got a special treat with performances of Guns N' Roses 'Sweet Child O' Mine' and the set closer 'Paradise City.' Throughout the set, Myles Kennedy proved that he's one of the most powerful rock singers around today.

From Brett Milano "Bristols; Kelly Knapp: lead vocals, guitar, sitar Kim Ernst: bass guitar, vocals Michele Haber: lead guitar Johnny Grady: drums The Bristols The Bristols' place in Boston music history is real. As one of only a few all-girl bands in the mid 80's, they somehow got through two decades without releasing a note of music-not even a demo track on some out-of-print vinyl compilation. Learning from and mentored by local luminaries such as Elliot Easton, Jonathan Paley & Billy Borgioli, (to name a few) the Bristols were way ahead of at least two trends; '60s pop revival and alt-country. For me, they settled the tired old "Can women rock?" question by rocking first and asking questions later. The group got close to a record deal more than once, and along the way, they threw out more good songs than most bands ever write I got crushed on the Bristols pretty early-a lot of people did-and it was their rock'n'roll hearts that did it. Originally they looked and sounded like a mid-60's dream come to life: Kim had hair like Jeannie Shrimpton back in 1965 (yes, the Smithereens' song was written about her); and the harmonies were straight from Shangri-La. And although Kelly's sultry voice was tinged with twang, there was an underlying toughness there as well, most notably when Michele reached for her volume pedal. Along with some of their local running partners-the Titanics and the Neats especially- they really found their voice after turning it up. Those are the Bristols I remember most fondly-the hazy, high-volume nights at the Rat or Bunratty's, where they'd come on between the 'Hoods, the Nervous Eaters, or the Real Kids, match them for volume but hit you with something lonesome and heartfelt between the lines. And their annual Patriot's Day afternoon shows at the Rat were legendary and something to look forward to until '97, when our beloved scene began to change forever. Over the years the face behind the drum-kit changed and by their third drummer in the early 90's, they were no longer strictly a "girl group". In 1994, Johnny Grady was recruited from renowned Boston band The 360's. Johnny added a long sought after heaviness to the band's sound and would remain the Bristols' final drummer. Kelly sings & plays in her country band The Darlings, and the three women were more inseparable than most active bands." These photographs are in loving memory of Michelle Haber~RIP 2023.

From Brett Milano "Bristols; Kelly Knapp: lead vocals, guitar, sitar Kim Ernst: bass guitar, vocals Michele Haber: lead guitar Johnny Grady: drums The Bristols The Bristols' place in Boston music history is real. As one of only a few all-girl bands in the mid 80's, they somehow got through two decades without releasing a note of music-not even a demo track on some out-of-print vinyl compilation. Learning from and mentored by local luminaries such as Elliot Easton, Jonathan Paley & Billy Borgioli, (to name a few) the Bristols were way ahead of at least two trends; '60s pop revival and alt-country. For me, they settled the tired old "Can women rock?" question by rocking first and asking questions later. The group got close to a record deal more than once, and along the way, they threw out more good songs than most bands ever write I got crushed on the Bristols pretty early-a lot of people did-and it was their rock'n'roll hearts that did it. Originally they looked and sounded like a mid-60's dream come to life: Kim had hair like Jeannie Shrimpton back in 1965 (yes, the Smithereens' song was written about her); and the harmonies were straight from Shangri-La. And although Kelly's sultry voice was tinged with twang, there was an underlying toughness there as well, most notably when Michele reached for her volume pedal. Along with some of their local running partners-the Titanics and the Neats especially- they really found their voice after turning it up. Those are the Bristols I remember most fondly-the hazy, high-volume nights at the Rat or Bunratty's, where they'd come on between the 'Hoods, the Nervous Eaters, or the Real Kids, match them for volume but hit you with something lonesome and heartfelt between the lines. And their annual Patriot's Day afternoon shows at the Rat were legendary and something to look forward to until '97, when our beloved scene began to change forever. Over the years the face behind the drum-kit changed and by their third drummer in the early 90's, they were no longer strictly a "girl group". In 1994, Johnny Grady was recruited from renowned Boston band The 360's. Johnny added a long sought after heaviness to the band's sound and would remain the Bristols' final drummer. Kelly sings & plays in her country band The Darlings, and the three women were more inseparable than most active bands." These photographs are in loving memory of Michelle Haber~RIP 2023.

The Empty Hearts are four guys with impressive musical résumés who’ve joined together to play music they love — simple, straightforward, but soulful rock & roll informed by ’60s garage rock and British Invasion sounds. The Empty Hearts feature Wally Palmar of the Romantics on lead vocals, rhythm guitar, and harmonica; Elliot Easton of the Cars on lead guitar and vocals; Andy Babiuk of the Chesterfield Kings on bass and vocals; and Elliot Easton of the Cars on lead guitar and vocals; and Clem Burke of Blondie on drums and vocals. Both Easton and Burke are in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, consisting of Brian Fallon (lead vocals, guitar), Alex Rosamilia (guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Benny Horowitz (drums, percussion). They released their first album, Sink or Swim, on XOXO Records in May 2007, and their second album, The '59 Sound, on SideOneDummy Records in August 2008. The band's third album, American Slang, was released on June 15, 2010. [T]he Gaslight Anthem is part of a rich tradition of New Jersey punk, spanning the Misfits to the Bouncing Souls." The Gaslight Anthem's music also embraces many elements of the Jersey Shore sound. Brian Fallon's fondness for Springsteen, a significant influence on their music, is a fact celebrated by fans and critics alike. However the band claims they never set out to sound like the New Jersey icon. Representative of such views, one critic wrote, "The Gaslight Anthem are like something out of speculative fiction: this is what pop music would be if Springsteen hadn't listened to his producer, let The Ramones record Hungry Heart, and launched the C.B.G.B.'ers into megastardom.". Drummer Benny Horowitz and guitarist Alex Rosamilia stated that "We're more Bruce Springsteen appreciators. We didn't start listening to him until we joined the band. I always liked his songs when I heard them, but I wasn't a big fan until I met Brian [Fallon]." Following the release of their third full-length album, American Slang, Fallon himself said, "There's so much else that we look at for our sound and influences that you don't want to be notched in with one guy," Fallon explains. "There's a lot of things [Springsteen] does that I admire. We come from a lot of the same places but a lot of different places, too. But at the same time, that's a good thing to be compared to. I think it's one of those things we're gonna have to wear until it wears out." Of the Springsteen comparisons, Rosamilia also added, "I think there's enough out there on the Internet about that already." Joe Strummer has often been spoken about and referenced by lead singer Brian Fallon and the song "I'da Called You Woody, Joe," is a tribute to the legendary Clash frontman. Fallon has a tattoo of Strummer. As stated in multiple interviews with members of the band, there is an influence of the motown genre. This influence was exemplified and magnified on the album The '59 Sound. Brian Fallon has stated several times that without The Replacements there would be no Gaslight Anthem, as they are heavily influenced by them, especially their song 'Left of the Dial'.

Molten HOT. The Band, The Room and the Music. OMG, the room was sweating, the stench of rock n' roll, beer, bodies and soul. What a show! Buy their new record 'Handwritten'. Brian Fallon - lead vocal Alex Rosamilia - guitar, Alex Levine - bass Benny Horowitz - drums Ian Perkins - guitar

The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, consisting of Brian Fallon (lead vocals, guitar), Alex Rosamilia (guitar, backing vocals), Alex Levine (bass guitar, backing vocals), Ian Perkins (guitar and backing vocals) and Benny Horowitz (drums, percussion).

'Road To Newport' The Royale Theater in Boston. July 25 and 26th 2012. Americana roots and strong vocal harmonics that swell like a river, this band finds its anchor in solid songwriting that has even the jaded humming along by the second listen. Josiah Johnson Vocals/Guitar, Jonathan Russell Vocals/Guitar, Charity Rose Thielen Vocals/Violin, Chris Zasche Bass, Kenny Hensley Keyboards, Tyler Williams Drummer.

Such a great band who continues to deliver time and time again. Wonderful show. Jonathan Russell Charity Rose Thielen Matt Gervais Chris Zasche Kenny Hensley Tyler Williams Josiah Johnson (on hiatus)

The Waterboys are a band formed in 1983 by Mike Scott. The band's membership, past and present, has been composed mainly of musicians from Scotland, Ireland and England. Edinburgh, London, Dublin, Spiddal, New York, and Findhorn have all served as homes for the group. The band has played in a number of different styles, but their music is a mix of Celtic folk music with rock and roll. Mike Scott and The Waterboys either influenced or was used to describe a number of other bands, including Simple Minds, The Alarm, In Tua Nua, Big Country, the Hothouse Flowers[5] and World Party, the last of which was made up of former Waterboys members.

The White Buffalo playing the Highland Ballroom in New York City November 4, 2016. Jake Smith Lead Singer, Matt Lynott Drums and Christopher Hoffee Bass.

Matt Lee of the Boston Globe writes " WBCN may have been known as the "Rock of Boston," but it was folk artist Tom Rush who captured the impact of the radio station when he played the traditional "Wasn't That a Mighty Storm" Monday night at the House of Blues in a multigenre musical love letter to the early days of the renegade broadcast outlet. The four-hour concert celebrated the initial fund-raising drive for production of "The American Revolution" and raised more money for the documentary about the station due out next year. Rush and a folk ensemble that included Spider John Koerner, Jon Pousette-Dart, Jonathan Edwards, Kate Taylor, Livingston Taylor, and Steve Mayone began the show with a spirited song circle that tapped not only tradition but also anthems that bubbled up in the era, songs such as Edwards's "Sunshine" and "Shanty" and Pousette-Dart's "County Line." The acoustic set reminded of how WBCN blossomed at a time when rock and folk were on equal footing in the counterculture that embraced the fledgling broadcast outlet. That sense of diversity within a like-minded community rippled through the concert even as it went electric. James Montgomery, who led a rocking blues band that backed many of the night's performers, said that celebrating WBCN was akin to celebrating "a culture, a community where people cared about each other." Billy Squier, who closed the main set, recalled growing up in Wellesley and listening to Peter Wolf deejay from "the college of musical knowledge," surmising that some on stage that night may not have been there without that education. The free-form nature of early 'BCN came across in a show that spanned the soul of Al Kooper's teaming with the Uptown Horns to the frivolity of the Fools singing "Life Sucks, Then You Die." It was a night when Willie Alexander's underground anthem "Mass Ave" was home with "More Than a Feeling" and medley of other monster hits performed by former members of the band Boston. The show offered both homegrown hits, such as Robin Lane singing "When Things Go Wrong," and enduring native talent such as Montgomery, Kooper, Charlie Farren, Johnny A., Jon Butcher, and all of their band members. Longtime 'BCN morning man Charles Laquidara addressed the crowd a few times, but saved his biggest surprise for the finale when he filled the stage with on-air talent from throughout the station's run from 1968 to 2009 and had that choir tackle Cream's "I Feel Free," the first song WBCN broadcast. It was perfectly off the rails".