Boston Loves Music

Greetings All!

*** Save the Date

"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.

*** Porchfests:

Check out the updated list of Porchfests HERE: https://bostonlovesmusic.com/porchfests

note: If you're booked to play a porchfest, please let us know by filling out this form and we'll include it in our next email blast. HERE: https://bostonlovesmusic.com/gig-submissions

*** GoFundMe for my friend/neighbor with Brain Cancer.

Friends, I am sharing this with you. If you've been to my house for a Porchfest/block party years ago, you've rubbed elbows with my friend/neighbor, Tim Hillios and his family. As well, his smiling face has been the opening image on my iPad for the past 2 1/2years, ever since he was diagnosed with a grade 4 Glioblastoma, a vicious brain tumor. Tim H has a wonderful wife and two awesome daughters, plus a couple of sweet dogs. At this time, his prognosis is poor and time is limited. 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:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/sf4n7-fighting-chance?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer

*** LEGO-LOCAL-LOCO!!!

Here's a super fun success story & message from our community member, Jennifer Tefft: "Breaking News: LEGO has announced its Rock & Roll Playset series, with bands from around the country getting LEGO-fied to accompany the new line of summer festivals and live music venues. Incredibly, Jennifer Tefft & The Strange have been selected to be the Massachusetts representative (!!!), and we just received the mini-figure prototypes. We are so honored to be included in this!" ~ Jennifer Tefft

https://jennifertefft.com/

> RESIDENCY SPOT LIGHT, Here's two things very cool worth putting on your radar.

***Josh Lederman and the Cambridge-Somerville All-Stars

Plough and Stars

4-6pm, check calendar... he usually plays once or twice a month on a Sat. or Sun.

It is such a cool scene. He sings and plays acoustic on a lot of creole songs and as the show goes on, musicians in his circle start joining in with a variety of horns fiddles banjos guitars and what not. It is one of my favorite musicals experiences to check out in our Boston area. -TK

***Entire Robot

Here, seasoned Boston musician, 'Cowboy' Ben Alman creates a whacky infusion of keys, synth, bass, and more.  As well, he'll get together to improvise in numerous ways with the alien-talented Jeremy Parker (he played keys on Cold Car's song, "Rolling Along") Entire Robot is funky, groovy, jazzy and fun.

https://www.facebook.com/TheEntireRobot?mibextid=LQQJ4d

stream live

www.twitch.tv/theentirerobot

>UPCOMING SHOWS

***Local Music Night at Ward 4

Thursday, April 25th

Featured Performer, Ryan Kim & Friends. Hosted by TIMKO

at Ward 4, Auburndale

Ryan Kim plays a great mix of classic rock including the Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, & Neil Young. He has been coming to our open mics since long before Covid, but much more often 'after' covid! The night will feature TIMKO 6:30 -7:45, Ryan Kim 8:00 - 8:30, Friends Jam 8:45 - 9:30pm

- Ward 4 has an inviting, warm atmosphere, delicious contemporary food, and live music on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

https://www.ward-4.com/

*** Zedervan, Blue Our

Friday, April 12th,

at Rockwood Music Hall

https://www.rockwoodboston.com/

88 Van Ness Street, Boston, MA, 02215

Zedervan: (Sam Little, Micki Dupnik, Mike Pertell, Michael O'Keefe)

Blue Our: (Ben Cooper, Ace Kelly)

Doors: 6:30PM | Show: 7:00PM

Tix Here: https://www.seetickets.us/event/zedervan/592661

note: these 2 groups are familiar faces at our open mics scenes, good people, and fantastic musicians!

*** Jazz Fest in Melrose

Sunday, April 28th, 4-8pm

at Follow Your Art Community Studios

647 Main St., Melrose, MA

https://www.fyamelrose.org/

... A first time community even put on by FYACS and Oren Santillo.

*** More Shows

note:  If you have a show in May or beyond, and want it listed in the next 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 circle.

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)