Live Nation announced today it is now the Comcast Center for the Performing Arts. Not that anyone around here actually called it the Tweeter Center. According to this article, it is due to Tweeter being in bankruptcy protection. So, anyone going to start calling it the Comcast Center or just going to keep calling it Great Woods?
This was passed along to me recently. Tim Reynolds (known best for his work with the Dave Matthews Band) is playing at the Regatta Bar over in Cambridge on March 26th. Having seen Tim with both the Dave Matthews Band and on Dave’s solo tour, I know he is an incredible musician and it will be really interesting to see what he does solo.
Just in case you missed it last night on TV or everywhere on the Internet today, Jimmy Kimmel’s response to his girlfriend Sarah Silverman’s revelation that she is “spending time” with Matt Damon:
Cameos in order of appearance:
Ben Affleck
Joan Jett
Robin Williams
Don Cheadle
Cleto
Pete Wentz
Dominic Monaghan
Perry Farrell
Macy Gray
Benji and Joel Madden
Lance Bass
Cameron Diaz
Huey Lewis
Josh Groban
McLovin!
Meatloaf
Dicky Barrett
Harrison Ford
Christina Applegate
Rebecca Romijn
According to this article, The Lyons Group has sold the block of clubs on Landsdowne (Avalon, Axis and friends), which are currently undergoing major renovations, to The House of Blues.
The construction will continue and the new venue will open with the House of Blues name.
A couple of interesting (to me at least) things here:
1) The House of Blues in Cambridge closed years ago due to lack of a crowd from what I recall. Funny that they would buy a new property here (even if it is one that will have somewhat of a built in crowd)
2) I read not too long ago that The Lyons Group was selling the Paradise. Are they getting out of the nightclub business all together? Are they going restaurant only or are they moving to something else completely?
One of my favorite Boston based bands, Extreme, recently announced that they are re-uniting for a new record and a world tour (which damn well better kick off in Boston).
Well, last week the band was out in LA for the NAMM conference out in LA and had a show. Here’s a glimpse of what’s to come in 2008 (and ignore the first 1:30 or so of intro junk):
Last year, I got to see Scamper a number of times. Each time, I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Soon after, I heard that they were going on a hiatus.
Luckily, Boston’s music lovers get to see one last show. This show will be held at The Middle East Downstairs on Saturday, February 2, 2008.
Opening up for them will be Aloud, Harris, and Baker.
So, come out and enjoy the last show from a great Boston band!
(And if you can’t wait until February 2nd, Brendan Boogie Band featuring many of the members of Scamper will be playing Hennessey’s Upstairs on February 16th!)
Hennessey’s Upstairs has another incredible show coming up this week. On Wednesday, they will have Rose Hill Drive with Township.
I saw Rose Hill Drive last time they played Hennessey’s and they rocked. They are a classic rock band and they rock out real hard. It felt like seeing Led Zeppelin in a small club. Just remember to bring your ear plugs :)
Got nothing to do for Halloween night? Come see some great musical tributes. Head over to Hennessey’s Upstairs to see:
Joe Carson Band as Jeff Buckley
Girls Guns and Glory as Ryan Adams
Cassavettes as Neil Young
28 Degrees Taurus as The Velvet Underground
The Main Drag as Elliot Smith
Doors are at 8:30. I’ve see the guys do the Jeff Buckley Tribute before and it is incredible.
There are two big Mudhens related shows going on in the next couple of weeks that you all should be aware of. (You remember the Mudhens right? Great fun Boston band? Well, go figure it out, because you don’t want to miss this :)
This Thursday, the first show features Tom Groleau and Carla Ryder doing an intimate gig starting at 9PM at Hennessy’s Upstairs on Union Street in Fanueil Hall. It will be a very rare performance of original material that they don’t get out and play very often.
The next show should REALLY be fun. It’s the Mudhens Reunion Cruise! After a super successful show at Harper’s Ferry this past March, they are getting together again to have some more fun and this time it’s on the the harbor. The cruise is a week from Saturday (8/11) and kicks off at 8PM. More information and tickets available here!
I think I am starting to give away too much of my upcoming plans here on this blog ;)
One of my favorite discoveries of the past year or so has been Rocco Deluca and The Burden. I first heard about them when VH1 showed I Trust You to Kill Me
Though that part came true, what I really gained out of this movie was an appreciation for Rocco and his band. I’m not exactly sure what to call what they do except damn good music. Its sort of rock/blues/slide guitar mashed up in to one. I think if you like guys like Jeff Buckley and Chris Whitley, you will really appreciate Rocco.
So, if you like some good guitar based music and have nothing to do this Friday, you should head over to The Paradise and catch an amazing show.
