*** There’s been a lot of tragic events these past few months worth donating your hard earned money towards. If you’ve already have made some donations, let us know and we’ll be happy to send you a link to download this music. The project was put in motion to help Puerto Rico and we’d still be happy to receive your help. We are up to $125. Fundraiser for Puerto Rico. A relief effort by my former bandmates and friends for the people affected by 2017's destructive hurricanes in Puerto Rico. Lasting through Thanksgiving. Please follow the link for a ‘choose your price’ download of our music. The description elaborates on our long history of musical connections. https://bostonlovesmusic.com/music
*** Our friend, Steve Robb, local open mic host, musician, and leader of the group “Working Still” has part of a group iniative to reshape our drinking laws and abuses. Makes a lot of sense, check it out! Probationary Consumption License. “Our goal is to create a nationwide 'training period' so young people 18-20 can LEARN how to drink responsibly.”
http://pclinitiative.wixsite.com/mysite/pcl-faq
*** Save the Date: Saturday, Nov. 25th at Article 24 in Brighton. 9pm. Cold Car’s Live EP Release show: Years ago, Ken Carter began going to the Acoustic Social Open Mics at Mick Morgan’s. Years later, Ken, Tim Ko (me) formed a group called Cold Car with Clint Sours/drums and Leah Ferjulian/bass. It’ll be a fun night. https://www.facebook.com/coldcarmusic/
…Also playing is Melody Stanford’s new group, Yes Commander: a roots/funk/rock band based in Cambridge, MA, featuring the smoky originals of Melody Stanford, and Danni Gannon on percussion. web: www.yescommander.band
*** Cheers and Thank you to our Veterans!!! https://www.operationdeltadog.org/upcoming-events Operation Delta Dog pairs well trianed dogs with Vets. Their mission is amazing and worth supporting. Join their “Walk & Wag” event Saturday, Nov. 10 in Carlisle.
ACOUSTIC SESSIONS
Get out and hear some great live music by our fellow Boston-area musicians.
***Thursday, Nov. 2nd at Devlin’s, 332 Washington St. Brighton, MA
- www.eDevlins.com
- Hosted by Tim Ko.
9pm - Patrick Hayden & Friends
Patrick is a busy musician playing in many different groups. Always a fun night with great song selections and good vibes.
10pm - Pete ‘Gunshot’ LaGrange
Pete LaGrange - Percussionist for Boston’s country & rock group, Bourbon Chasers, Pete sings and brings great energy and power to favorite songs, backed up by a handful of our open mic frequenters including his band members.
***Friday, Nov. 17th at Tommy Doyle’s, 349 Watertown St., Newton, MA
9:30 - Casey LJ
Casey’s repertoire spans Country, Soul, Popula, Jazz Standards and originals with a singular Americana feel. Spanning a century of the American songbook, these are songs you know and love, whether you know it yet or not. Casey’s guitar and vocal renderings engage your ear with intricacy and nuance.
https://www.facebook.com/casey.lj.musician/
10:30 - Ko. & Co.
Upbeat covers and originals by Tim Ko., joined by Matt Pecoraro on lead guitar/vocals and Scott Piccolo/vocals on percussion. The set will be “Dead” heavy and laiden with classic rock influences.
OTHER HAPPENINGS
*** Amongst many other talented locals, Preteek Poddar has been nominated for a Red Line Roots 'Big Red" award in the category of "Songwriter of the Year." Vote for him here: http://www.redlineroots.com/2017/11/big-red-recognitions-2017-nominees/
*** Save the date: Friday, Dec. 1st., at Sally O’Brien’s in Somerville
Ko. & Co. …. Tim Ko’s oringals and covers featuring Dan Davidson on lead guitar, Pete Hickey on bass and a cast of other great locals. We’re the late slot at 11. Psyched to be sharing the stage with 9pm: Tad Overbaugh and the Late Arrivals, as well as 10pm: Ghost Truckers. Hope to see ya’ll! https://www.facebook.com/events/140673903240069/
*** Crowes Pastrure’s newly released album, Edge of America, had a great first month on the Folk DJ charts! It was produced by Doug Kwartler. Their title song is the #3 song for the month of October, and the album itself is #7.
*** For College goer’s: Cool cross/college platform event in Boston for musicians and artists. Check it out! https://www.facebook.com/events/1964236763825275/
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