*** A special thank you to our friend, Danny Pepper, for hosting both Porter Belly's and Ward 4 open mics while I'm on family vacation!!!
*** Seeking individual or group music lessons in the Newton Highlands area?
Our friend, Dave Carroll, is not only a great sax player, multi-instrumentalist, clutch impromptu band member for hire, but he has also has been successfully running a great music school in Newton called, Conservatory at the Highlands. They're excited to announce new programming and new teachers... scroll further down to find out more info.
*** Steam Kettle Music Fest at Hale
Saturday, September 9 · 12 - 7pm EDT
An outdoor, multi-stage music fest set in the woods of Hale Reservation in Westwood. Beer Garden & Food Trucks on site. (Bring your camping chairs)
featuring: David Wax Museum, Sympli Whitney, Zili Misik, The Acemakers, ADDIE, Gerneration Gap, Portrait in Jazz, Three at Home, Tokyo Tramps, Mass Appeal.
at Hale Education, Inc. 80 Carby Street Westwood, MA 02090 United States
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-kettle-music-festival-tickets-616487349257
*** Summer Reading
Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/born-to-run-bruce-springsteen/1103357345?ean=2940170567294
Get the audio version where Bruce narrates it himself. I don't think you need to be a Bruce fan to appreciate the many amazing stories, and his personal inflections are awesome.
Stretch the summer! ~ TIMKO
UPCOMING SHOWS
***Bob Greenman
Sat 8/19, Jamaica Plain Porchfest, "The Haven Scottish Tavern", 284 Amory Street, 4-5 PM
***Kai Wilson
Fri 8/25, Rockwood Music Hall in Boston, Doors at 7 PM
Ticket/Event Link:
***The Nick Haddad Trio
Fri., 9/15, Lookout Farm, Natick, 6-8 pm
Sat., 9/23, Trillium Brewery, Canton, 6-9 pm,
***The Acemakers
Sat., 9/9, Steam Kettle at Hale, Westwood
***Micki & Michael
Thurs., 8/17, Ward 4, Newton, 6:30-9:30pm
***Tokyo Tramps
Sat., 9/9, Steam Kettle at Hale, Westwood
***Leandro & Steve Duo
Sat., 9/2, UNO’s, Dedham, 7-10 pm
Sat. 9/9, Raven's Nest, Walpole, 8-11pm
***Larissa Glass & Side Hustle and The Acemakers
Fri 9/8, J&G Grill, Stoughton, 8-11 pm
***Thom Griffin
Sat 8/26, Jungle, Somerville
Sat 9/23, Biltmore, Newton 8pm
Sat 10/7, Biltmore, Newton 8pm
***TIMKO & Co.
Fri 8/18, Hemlock Grille at Brookline Golf Club, 5:30-7:30pm
Sat 8/19, Tommy Doyle's Beach Party, Newton, MA 8-11pm
Sun 8/20, Devlin's Brunch, Brighton, MA 12-3PM
Sun., 8/20, Donohue's Sunday Funday, Watertown, 7-10pm
Thurs 8/21, Tessie's, Waltham, 8-11pm
Fri 8/25, Hemlock Grille at Brookline Golf Club, 5:30-7:30pm
Sun 8/27, Devlin's Brunch, Brighton, MA 12-3pm
Thurs 9/7, Ward 4, Auburndale, 6:30-9:30pm
Fri 9/15, Hemlock Grille at Brookline Golf Club, 5:30-7:30pm
PORCHFEST
www.Porchfest.info compiled by guru Kirk Israel.
(Likely) New England 2023 Porchfests:
| Aug 19 | Jamaica Plain |
| Aug 26 | Wellfleet |
| Sep 9 | Belmont |
| Sep 9 | Milton |
| Brookline | |
| Sep 16 | Plum Island |
| Swampscott | |
| Sharon | |
| Natick | |
| Sep 23 | Melrose |
| Sep 23 | Hull |
| Sep 23 | Roslindale |
| Sep 23 | West Concord |
Kirk Israel of Porchfest.info created and runs the websites for six of these events, and has consulted on several others.
SAVE THE DATE
Cotton Mouth Reunion Show,
Hey all, my high school turned college band, Cotton Mouth aka The Boot Mill Flavor, is having a huge reunion show on Sat. Nov 11th in Lowell, MA. It will be awesome and we'd love to see you there. More details to come. Please save the date!
Follow us here: https://www.facebook.com/cottonmouthbootmillflavor/
OTHER HAPPENINGS
New Things to Look Forward to at The Conservatory This Year:
- In Home Lessons: The Conservatory on Wheels at your door!
- Instrument Rentals, Music Supplies (Strings, Reeds, Tuners, Books, Etc.), and Instrument Repairs/Guitar Set-Ups! (Let us know what you need to get this year started off great.)
- New Faculty! We have the most incredible faculty at The Conservatory and this year we are welcoming new piano, voice, guitar, woodwind and early childhood teachers! The Conservatory now has over 40 teachers. The best teachers in New England.
- More Bands and Ensembles! This year we are adding more bands and ensembles (Student Rock Bands, String Groups, Jazz Bands, All-Age Ensembles, Adult Groups, Mom/Dad Rock Bands) It is incredibly beneficial to supplement your music lessons with small group ensembles! And it's a lot of fun.
- More Performances! We have additional performance opportunities through our community events such as Village Days, Chestnut Hill Mall Performances, Open Mics, and More!
- Early Childhood Classes!
Business Text Line for questions: 617-903-0944
https://www.instagram.com/highlands_conservatory/?hl=en
http://www.highlandsconservatory.com/
ACOUSTIC OPEN MICS
Hosted by TIMKO...
***MONDAYS, Porter Belly's Pub, 338 Washington St., Brighton, MA 02135
- https://porterbellyspub.com/
- Sign-up starts: 8:00pm, Open Mic starts: 8:30pm, Ends at 12:00am
- Music Only!
- Details: 2 song sets. Gear: 2 mics, 3 guitar cables, keyboard upon request. Percussion welcome.
***WEDNESDAYS, Ward 4, 277 Auburn St, Newton, MA 02466
- https://www.ward-4.com/
- Sign up starts at 7pm, Open Mic starts: 7:30pm, Ends at 10pm
- Music Only!
- Details: 2 song sets. Gear: 2 mics, 3 guitar cables, keyboard upon request. Percussion welcome.
***THURSDAYS, Knights of Columbus, 23 W. Foster St., Melrose, Second Floor
- Sign up starts at 7pm, Open Mic starts: 7:30pm, Ends at 10:30pm
- Music Only!
- Hosted by TIMKO, Mark T., Johnny O.
- Details: 3 song sets. Gear: 2 mics, 3 guitar cables, keyboard upon request. Percussion welcome.
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