Greetings All!
*** Happy Mother's Day to all those that apply. A little known fact: the Guild D-25 I'm most often found playing is actually my Mother's guitar... she let me take it to college and it's been in my hands ever since. Most of my early learning came from playing that Guild every week in the church choir alongside my Mom.
*** Memorial Day Weekend
Let's remember to keep in mind those who have served our country with the ultimate sacrifice. In 1868, "General John A. Logan's General Orders No. 11 urged the nation to never forget the Civil War's human cost: ...Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic." ~ from cem.VA.Gov
*** 37,000 Flags on Boston Common
"A sea of 37,000 U.S. flags adorn the Common, one for each of the service members from the Bay State who died in action since the Revolutionary War." - from WBUR . This is a wonderful place to visit and a site to see on during the holiday weekend.
*** GoFundMe for my friend/neighbor with Brain Cancer.
Our neighbors have set up a GoFundMe page for the family. If you're able to donate, your generosity will of course be greatly appreciated.
Contribute here:
~ Happy Spring! ~ Tim
> REVIEWS
*** Zedervan/ Blue Our Show
A full house and a ton of our open mic community mobbed the Rockwood Music Hall on April 12th. Blue Our, featuring Ben Cooper and Ace Kelly played a great acoustic-y set with harmonies and instrument switching. The audience was cozy-warm by the time Zedervan walked on. The band led by Sam Little, exploded with a mix of roots rock and harmonies ala Alabama Shakes, featuring Micki Dupnik, Michael O'Keefe, and Mike Pertell. The sound guy did a fantastic job.
On a sad note, the Rockwood has announced it is closing-its-doors. The sister venue of NYC's version said the bar couldn't cover the costs, and that they'd pay their "outstanding balances". This is too bad. It was a really nice room with very tall ceilings making a small room seem big. Our friend, Kai Wilson, had a show there on 5/3 that has now been moved to the Cantab. See the 'Upcoming Shows' section for more info.
> ALBUM RELEASES
*** Kai Wilson
Debut album ‘Old School Simple Love’ drops on all streaming platforms, Friday, May 3rd!
https://linktr.ee/kaiwilson_official
> VENUE RECOMMENDATION
The PORCH Southern Fair and Juke Joint
175 Rivers Edge Dr, Medford, MA 02155
Why I like it... Great live music in the roots/blues/country vibe. No Cover Charge for the early shows or weekend afternoon music. Sunday has the blues jam. The late shows will have touring acts and local big names for a reasonable cover charge. Delicious BBQ style cooking. $2 PBR draft special. One side has 2 nice pool tables, a few video games, pub tables, the other side has plenty of tables, the bar and the joint also has outdoor seating.
> UPCOMING SHOWS
*** Boston Calling Music Festival - an annual Memorial Day Weekend three day, multi-stage concert.
May 24 - 26, "More than 50 artists are part of the Boston Calling 2024 lineup, including 20+ local to New England. Among the local acts and artists who originated from the area are indie pop outfit Beach Weather, hip-hop artist kei, singer-songwriter Kieran Rhodes, and R&B/soul band Bad Rabbits, who were the very first act to take the stage at the first Boston Calling back in 2013." ~Boston,com
*** Porchfests in May featuring many of our open mic community.
Sat. May 11, 12-6pm. Somerville Porchfest.
More Info: https://somervilleartscouncil.org/porchfest
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12pm - 7pm, Malden Porchfest
More Info: https://www.maldenporchfest.org/
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 12-5pm, Watertown Porchfest
More Info: https://watertownporchfest.org/
*** "Dirtbag Dreams" - A super send off to our longtime open mic friend, Danny Pepper and his gal + awesome open mic singer/guitarist, Ryan Helen Dorsey. These Rockers are headed to the Rockies!
Thursday, June 13th
at American Legion Nonantum Post 440
295 California St, Newton, MA 02458
Doors at 6pm., show 7-11pm.
FREE ENTRY (donations accepted, bar is cash only, atm at venue)
The night will feature musical performances by Danny, Ryan, and a slew of their friends! Don't miss it.
| Artist Name | Gig Date | Venue Name | Venue City | Start Time | End Time | Cover Charge Price, or FREE? (ex. $10, or ex. FREE) | Additional info, if needed |
| Aaron Bear | 05/01/2024 | Midway Cafe | Jamaica Plain | 7:30pm | 11:30 | $10.00 | |
| Aaron Bear | 05/02/2024 | Ward 4 | Newton | 6:30pm | 9:30pm | free | |
| Kai Wilson | 05/03/2024 | Cantab Lounge | Cambridge | 7pm | 10pm | $15.00 | with Virginia Man |
| The Allertones Trio | 05/03/2024 | Waterfall Bar & Grill | Canton | 8 pm | 11 pm | No cover | Plenty of parking and a killer chicken pot pie! |
| The Allertones Trio | 05/04/2024 | Jimmy D’s Bar | Franklin | 8 pm | 11pm | No cover | Classic, rockin’ roadhouse! |
| The Nick Haddad Trio | 05/04/2024 | The Chieftain Pub | Plaineville | 8 pm | 11 pm | No cover | Super friendly vibe, just like your favorite Irish pub. |
| The Nick Haddad Trio | 05/04/2024 | The Chieftian Pub & Restaurant | Plainville | 9 pm | Midnight | Free | |
| TIMKO | 05/05/2024 | Devlin's | Brighton | 12pm | 3pm | Free | BRUNCH |
| The Nick Haddad Trio | 05/09/2024 | The Villa | Wayland | 6 pm | 9 pm | No cover | |
| The Nick Haddad Trio | 05/09/2024 | The Villa Restaurant | Wayland | 6 pm | 9 pm | Free | |
| Ace Kelly and Friends | 05/11/2024 | Somerville Porchfest | Somerville, MA | 4 | 6 | free | 21 Lewis St. https://www.instagram.com/ace_kellyc/ |
| TIMKO | 05/11/2024 | Tommy Doyle's | Newton, MA | 9pm | 12am | free | Fundraiser for Caty Maloney's Team |
| Double Bill / The Side Hustle Band and The Acemakers | 05/18/2024 | American Legion - Nonantum / Post 440 | Newton | 8 pm | 11:30 | Free | |
| Tokyo Tramps | 05/18/2024 | Malden Porchfest | Malden | 4pm | 5pm | Free | 53 Goldcliffe Rd., Malden |
| Shadows on the Mountain | 05/18/2024 | Malden Porchfest | Malden | 6pm | 7pm | free | 42 First St. |
| Leon Rich | 05/18/2024 | Malden Porchfest | Malden | 4pm | 5pm | Free | 36 Glen St. |
| Three At Home | 05/18/2024 | Malden Porchfest - Idle Hands Brewery | Malden | 5pm | 6pm | Free | Idle Hands Brewing, 89 Commercial St. |
| TIMKO | 05/19/2024 | Donohue's | Watertown | 7pm | 10pm | free | |
| DIGIT PARKA | 05/25/2024 | The Jungle | Sommerville, MA | 4 pm | 7 pm | 5-10 dollars suggested | www.digitparka.com |
| Bob Greenman | 06/01/2024 | Newton Porchfest | Newton, MA | 1 | 2:30pm | free | 21 Grayson Ln |
| Antartica | 06/01/2024 | Newton Porchfest | Newton, MA | 1pm | 3pm | free | 12554 Grove St. |
| Chris Steele | 06/01/2024 | Newton Porchfest | Newton, MA | 4pm | 6pm | Free | 119 Windermere Rd. |
| Junko Ogawa and Frank Albani | 06/01/2024 | Newton Porchfest | Newton, MA | 2pm | 4pm | free | 62 Hancock St |
| Jam Sandwich | 06/01/2024 | Newton Porchfest | Newton, MA | 2pm | 4pm | free | 4230 Kerry Ct. |
| Tom Crea | 06/01/2024 | Newton Porchfest | Newton, MA | 4 | 4:30 | free | 30 Kerry Ct. |
| Marilyn Kirby and Friends | 06/01/2024 | Newton Porchfest | Newton, MA | 4pm | 6pm | free | 33 Hancock St., with TIMKO |
| Tokyo Tramps | 06/01/2024 | Newton Porchfest | Newton, MA | 2pm | 3pm | Free | 39 Holman Rd. |
| Danny Pepper, Ryan Helen Dorsey | 06/13/2024 | American Legion Nonantum Post 440 | Newton | 6 | 11 | Free | "Dirtbag Dreams" - A super send off party. Doors 6, Music 7. |
>>> If you have a show next month or beyond, and want it listed in a future email blast, follow the next link to fill out the form. This form is available only to those who are in the TIMKO open mic community.
Gig Submission Form:
https://bostonlovesmusic.com/gig-submissions
Also, we welcome any feedback on if this process was easy and if you felt it added value to your gig promotions. Thanks in advance!
> OPEN MICs, (Hosted by TIMKO)
*** Mondays
at Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135
*** Wednesdays
at Ward 4, 277 Auburn St, Newton, MA 02466
*** Thursdays
at KofC (Knights of Columbus) 23 W. Foster St., Melrose, Hosted by TIMKO (3rd & 5th), Mark T (1st) ., Johnny O.(2nd & 4th)