Boston Loves Music

Greetings All,

> PORCHFESTS

Porchfest season is upon us! We've listed some of them that have a closing deadline by March 31st! As more info comes in, we'll list it on our site, here: https://bostonlovesmusic.com/porchfests

(Porchfests are community events featuring local love music in neighborhoods.)

Malden Porchfest on Saturday, May 18th, 12pm - 7pm, Rain date: Sun. May 19th

Registration is open from Feb. 1 - Mar 31st

Apply / More Info: https://www.maldenporchfest.org/

Watertown Porchfest on Saturday, May 18th 12-5pm, Rain Date Sunday, May 19th

Registration is open from March 1st - April 28th

https://watertownporchfest.org/

Franklin PorchFest 2024 on Saturday, June 1, 12:00 - 6:00 pm, Rain date Sunday June 2nd

Registration is open February 15 through March 31, 2024.

https://franklin.porchfest.info/

Newton Porchfest 2024 on June 1st 2024 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Rain date Sunday June 2nd

Signups are open through March 31

Auburndale | Lower Falls | Waban Center

https://newton.porchfest.info/

Dorchfest 2024, (Dorchester), June 1st 2024 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm.

Rain date and registration deadline are not listed at the time of this posting.

Note: This is not a Porchfest for "everyone", as the committee choice picks the acts. Still, there is a link to throw your hat in the ring.

Quote from Dorchfest: "Preference will be given to ...help us achieve our mission of representation and diversity...", "We pay our performers. ...high quality, diverse and enjoyable for the audience."

https://dorchfest.com/apply-to-perform/

West Concord Porchfest 2024 on Saturday, June 8th, 1-5pm, rain date, Sun., June 9th

No registration deadline as of this posting, sign up currently open.

Follow:  https://www.facebook.com/westconcordporchfest/

Apply: https://www.westconcordporchfest.org/sign-up

Arlington Porchfest

Saturday June 15, 2024

Registration will open March 7, 2024!

https://arlingtonporchfest.org/

> RESIDENCY SPOT LIGHT

Every 2nd Thursday of the month.

A funky, groovy Big Band. Holy brass, Batman! This is a very unique experience. Not sure where or how you'll ever find this again. A full big band horn section, also with keys, percussion, drums, bass, guitars, and the occasional guest star rapper. The band is so big, the place looses table space. So cool. So rare. Highly recommended. Sally's has a small but delicious pub menu, as well as all the yummy drafts and cocktails anyone would need.

Quote: "reminiscent of Duke Ellington and Count Basie while infusing funk, soul and hip hop, BT ALC Big Band has created an undeniably unique sound they dub Big Band Funk."

BT/ALC Big Band

https://www.btalc.com/

Every 2nd Thursday of the month.

at Sally O'Brien's in Union Square, Somerville, MA. 7:30pm. 2 sets. $15

https://www.sallyobriensbar.com/music/

> PODCAST SPOT LIGHT

Above the Basement

Check out this awesome podcast by Above the Basement. It features discussions with a slew of local musicians. Lots of interesting stuff!!

https://abovethebasement.com/episodes

> RELEASES

***Lisa Bastoni

"On The Water " album release date, March 8th, 2024.

"Produced by Sean Staples, On The Water was recorded live over the course of three days at Zachariah Hickman’s Greedy Beast Studios in Watertown MA. The album features Sean Staples, Rich Hinman, James Rohr, and Chris Anzalone, with special guest vocalists Mark Erelli, Kris Delmhorst, and Rose Cousins. On The Water is Bastoni's first full-length release since 2019's How We Want to Live. From salt water to sink water, from a cup of tea to the whole entire ocean, Lisa Bastoni’s latest album, On The Water, is a cycle of twelve vivid songs exploring observations of daily life and memories washed ashore."

*** Bam Boo

...from Melissa Mao, one of our fine Porter Belly open mic'rs.

Single: In Arms

Available here! https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bamboomelissamao/in-arms

About: "In Arms" is a song that mourns failed friendships—the kind where late-night talks about white picket fences turn into, well, no talks at all. The breadth of distorted guitars and heavy-hearted vocals communicate that some relationships just can't be fixed.

BAM BOO is a new project started by Tim Ye and Melissa Mao

> UPCOMING SHOWS

Many of you who are regulars from Devlin's and Porter Belly's open mic will remember visits from the touring duo, Jamie and the Guarded heart, who travel up to the Boston area a few times a year. They'll be around again this March. See you there!

Jamie and the Guarded Heart

Sunday, March 24th

at Midway Cafe

Jamaica Plain, MA

doors at 3pm. Band at 4:30pm. $10.

>>> If you have a show in April or beyond, and want it listed in the next email blast, follow the next link to fill out the form.

https://bostonlovesmusic.com/gig-submissions

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)