The alter-ego of New York songwriter Michael Grubbs, whose work evinces both his background in musical theater and love of Billy Joel. At Regattabar, Cambridge, 61.įans of this wryly political songwriter include John Prine, who signed him to his Oh Boy label. Local guitar star Monster Mike Welch now plays in his band. Texas bluesman has been touring since the ’70s, when he fronted Anson Funderburgh & the Rockets. At Church, 61.Īll-teenage Connecticut jam band initially made its name by posting a letter-perfect cover of Phish’s “You Enjoy Myself” on YouTube. Heavily psychedelic with melodic warmth between the lines, the Major Stars are one of Boston’s unsung gems. At Club Passim, Cambridge, 61.įormed at Connecticut’s Hartt School, this pop quartet recently won a nationwide band battle sponsored by Virgin Mobile. In an apparent midcareer crisis, the popular folkie recently took the name Bee Lo Blue and scored a YouTube smash with a response About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. morphed into a bit of a concept record revolving around an alter-ego named Joe. The greatest Tony Bennett-type singer in the world. Will Toledo says that everything fell into place for his band Car Seat. Gotta love a blues band that’s been around four decades and still has the gumption to put an S&M-themed pinup cover on its latest CD, “Hook, Line & Sinker.” At Showcase Live, Foxboro, 50. Swedish pop diva whose new CD, “Body Talk,” shows how adventurous a set of glossy dance-pop can get. funk hip-hop/salsa band whose latest CD, “Fire Away,” includes one of the song titles of the year: “Gay Vatos in Love.cqcq” At Royale, 61. At Brighton Music Hall, Allston, 61.Įast L.A. Japanese-born underground rapper makes unique sounding albums blending live and sampled funk and alt-rock grooves. These two Berklee-based acts inaugurate Cafe 939’s “Fresh Prospects” series, which will feature acoustic acts interpreting their favorite songs. Local roots reggae band celebrates Bob Marley’s 66th birthday Sunday. Tonight, he’s joined by singer Murray Hockridge. Journeyman English guitarist has played (separately) with Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer, and recently hit town with Roger Waters. the Bear’s Place, Cambridge, 61.īlue-eyed soul man essentially did Michael Bolton’s act a few years early, and with more class. The Organ Beats feature former Damone frontwoman Noelle LeBlanc. Named best unsigned band by Alternative Press three years ago, Appreciation Post are still fine - and still unsigned.
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