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August 2010
Music and Events
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Aug 06 |
Rockspring (fomerly The Verbs)
Rockspring String Band... A high energy string quartet!! Combining original songwriting with eclectic cover choices to make people dance out of their shoes into the wee hours of the night. Incredibly entertaining and fun, this foursome will leave you completely satisfied, yet still thirsty for more. Playing in venues all over New England every weekend. Check us out at our next show and get a free CD!!
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Aug 13 |
Mamadou
Led by the irresistible energy of master West African rhythm guitarist and drummer Mamadou Diop, MAMADOU presents a world-class cultural experience. The sound is a guitar and drum led groove that includes the rhythms of high-life, juju, rumba, samba, salsa, and reggae blended with authentic Senegalese ethnic rhythms.
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Aug 14 |
Samirah Evans Handsome Devils with special guest Michael Zsoldos
In New Orleans, a city known worldwide for its music, Samirah was one of its most popular jazz & blues vocalists. She first performed at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1990, and became a regular fixture as either a leader or featured vocalist for fourteen consecutive years. She has toured Europe, Asia, and both North and South America as a headliner, and shared stages with a multitude of legendary artists from B.B. King and James Brown, to New Orleans own Queen of Soul, Irma Thomas. Samirah moved to Vermont after Hurricane Katrina in 2006 and formed the band in 2009, just in time for the release of her second album, My Little Bodhisattva. Michael Zsoldos will kick off the first set backed by Samiras band, The Handsome Devils, which consists of Jason Ennis on guitar, Michael Obrian on bass and Connor Meehan on drums.
Michael launched his new CD in 2010 at the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival where he was a headliner along with Sonny Rollins. Michaels set will feature his music as well as that of Sonny Rollins and Coleman Hawkins. Very special evening of incredible jazz featuring Samirah Evans and Her Handsome Devils as well as guest saxophonist, Michael Zsoldos. This show is going to be in celebration of Sonny Rollins who will be in town receiving the MacDowell Medal the next day, Sun. Aug 15th. tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Please call 603-924-6365 for tickets.
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Aug 20 |
Jamantics
Hailing from Concord, New Hampshire, JamAntics is a five-piece band that combines elements of rock, funk, pop and even bluegrass-- then jams it out. The members bring varied musical backgrounds into the mix, creating a unique sound. Lead singer Masceo spent years as a singer/songwriter before moving behind the drums, vacating the position of rhythm guitarist for Lucas Gallo who occasionally steps forward to act as lead singer on his own songs. Eric Reingold holds down the bass line while helping Masceo in the percussion section with beat-boxing or a hand-drum. Award-winning Celtic fiddler Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki puts on his funk hat to trade solos and harmonize melodies with Freeland Hubbard, lefty lead-guitarist of considerable prowess who, like Lucas, occasionally serves as lead singer on his own compositions.
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Aug 26 |
Roots of Creation
Roots of Creation, effortlessly blend their original Reggae-riddims (Roots/Dancehall/Dub) with Rock/Funk/Jazz. Their heart felt lyrics, danceable grooves, musical communication and instantly "classic" songwriting have ignited R.O.C. to burn up New England and the world!In 2007, "Rise Up" garnered the band a nomination for Best World Music Act at the Boston Music Awards. On top of that, the band have recently found themselves in high-class musical company as they shared stages and audiences with artists such as chart-topping rapper Lupe Fiasco, Reggae legends like Culture, The Wailers, Israel Vibration, Pato Banton, Toots, and Yellowman, plus well-known acts from all over the musical map such as Matisyahu, Slightly Stoopid, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and Melvin Sparks.
"A Touring Powerhouse"
- Philip Lucas / thepier.org
"Reggae -Funk - Rock that erupts on stage, severing artist-audience barriers while summoning fans to join them in an awakening." - Devin Madden / Relix Magazine
"America's contribution to Reggae music: the Jam-Reggae hybrid."
- Brent Hagerman / Exclaim
"This band has perfected a Jam-Reggae sound...rhythmic jams dusted with an electronica flavor and boosted by funk-rock riffs. This is definitely a band to catch - as the title of the CD suggests - live." - Jon Sobel / New Indie CDs
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September 2010
Music and Events
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Sep 02 |
The Underscore Orkestra with special guest Revel Me!
The Underscore Orkestra is a Portland OR based band, playing a blend of Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz and Swing, with a repertoire consisting of both original and traditional material
The Underscore Orkestra has been performing for the past 6 + years, touring all around the U.S., Canada Europe, and Central America, and has been seen from intimate coffee shop setting all the way to huge outdoor festivals. We are also working with and interested in continuing to meet Dancers, performance artists, jugglers, poets, storytellers, clowns, actors and tech folk alike…
Also be sure to check out our Newest Project RevelMe! at www.RevelMe.wordpress.com Live Music, Live Dance, Balkan/Klezmer/Swing inspired Original Music and Choreography. A true experience you have to see and hear to believe. You have to RevelMe!
Musicians from The Underscore Orkestra (Balkan, Klezmer, Gypsy Jazz & Swing both traditional and original) and Contemporary Bellydancer Danielle Smith (Znama Dance Company) bring youRevelMe! Influenced by sounds and movement from the Balkans, the Middle East, and Spain, as well as American and Gypsy Jazz, Blues, Swing and Klezmer, the artists craft a seamless show of syncopated rhythmic compositions and contemporary performance vignettes.
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Sep 03 |
Amorphous Band
A Steamroller of Funk, Jazz & Jam!
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Sep 10 |
The Ghost Dinner Band with special guest fried miracle
This newly formed powerhouse has many influences, can and does play in many genres, each member adding his own opinion and taste to each song to create a special mood. Still unsigned, this band is soon to begin touring in the New England circuit.If your a music lover there will be something there for you.
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Sep 11 |
Jatoba
Incorporating a unique blend of two acoustic guitars, baritone guitar, mandolin, sitar and harmonizing vocals, Jatoba redefines their sound through collective songwriting and extreme rhythmic improvisations. Jatoba is Jason Scaggs and John Jamison's most recent project which brings a fresh new breath to these two old friend's music.
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Weekly Events
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OPEN MIC NIGHT 9:30-11PM. Please call ahead of time to see if there is room to sign up. Everyone gets about 15 minutes of fame. Acoustic only please.
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JTs open bluegrass jam!
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Shows are either donations or between $5-$10...21+ and start at approx. 9:30 PM unless otherwise stated.
Please call or email to confirm information.
Thank you all for supporting live music!
Please be a good neighbor and don't drink & drive!
Check us out on Myspace!
www.myspace.com/harlowspubmusic
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