| **** Thursday Night Music Series **** |
| Enjoy dinner and then relax in the cozy bar for drinks and live music. NO cover charge. |
| Every Thursday, local musicians will perform at The Devens Grill from 7 to 10 pm. |
| For bookings contact Ashling Keating at [email protected] or visit www.mymusicvisions.com |
| Performances in February/March | |||||
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Entertainment |
February 5th - The McMurphys |
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| February 12th - Chris McDermott | |||||
| February 19th - Loose Tongues | |||||
| February 26th - Steve Hurl |
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| March 5th - The Two Timers |
| March 12th - The McMurphys | |
| March 19th - John Rockwell and Rob Huffman ~ Happy St Patricks Day ! | |
| March 26th - Chris Reddy | |
| About the Artists | |
| Chris Reddy - www.chrisreddy.com | |
| Chris Reddy has become one of the most respected and sought-after acoustic musicians in New England. His combination of vocal and instrumental prowess and a dynamic stage presence make his performances ~ which incorporate loop station technology ~ of both original and cover tunes one of the driving forces behind solo acoustic music today. He also produces CDs in his own recording studio, Digital Kitchen, and performs with the group Transit. Treat yourself to a night of true musicianship and entertainment and catch one of Chris's shows. | |
| Loose Tongues | |
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Beatles, Rock n' Roll and a whole
lot more ! " You name it and they play it !
Loose Tongues are a trio of
guitars and bass and plenty of vocals that play melodic stuff from Beatles
to Crowded House to Dylan to Coldplay and onward - trying to show the love
whenever they play. Kevin on bass and vocals, John on guitar and vocals
and Robert on guitar and vocals combining in a way that brings on some
souls' satisfaction.
www.myspace.com/loosetonguesmusic
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| Howie Newman | |
| One of the most engaging performers on the New England folk circuit, Howie Newman combines music, comedy and audience participation to provide a truly unique entertainment experience.His amusing compositions are up-tempo and catchy, and he keeps things lively with funny between-songs banter and short comedy bits. Serious songs and covers are also blended into the mix.Although he is best known for writing baseball parodies (e.g. "Blasted in the Bleachers"), Newman's songs cover a broad range of user-friendly subjects. Topics include television commercials, getting up in the morning, cell phones, middle age dating, intergalactic garbage collection and more. And the material is totally clean, suitable for all ages https://www.geocities.com/howie.newman/ | |
| The Dots | |
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The
DOTS are a Massachusetts based acoustic group who perform cover songs from
todays hits to the classics, songs that promote good times and happy
people.. the DOTS are a trio made up of Dave(Vocals/Guitar), Greg "Skip"
(Guitar/Keys), and Rob D (drums). Dave and Greg have been playing together
in bands for 15 years and as the DOTS for the last 10! the DOTS have
played everywhere from college fraternity parties, countless bars across
New England, the parking lots outside of Gillette Stadium before Patriot
football games, to Stan's annual backyard Pig Roast in the deep woods of
New Hampshire! the DOTS have performed in front of crowds as large as
1,500 at the City of Lowell's Winterfest 2003/04/05/06, to as intimate as
10 people in a tiny living room for a friend’s birthday party. Currently,
the DOTS are the house Friday night band at the Old Court in Lowell
www.thedotsrock.com
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| The McMurphys - www.geocities.com/themcmurphys/ | |
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Jay Murphy and Wally Welch have been performing together, throughout the New England area and beyond, for over 15 years. The music ranges from Jimmy Buffett Beach Tunes to Sinatra and Light Jazz Vocals to all your favorite Irish Pub Songs. It's always a fun night with The McMurphy's! |
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| Keys for Largo - https://www.myspace.com/keysforlargo | |
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Sean and Rich are "Keys
for Largo", an acoustic duo with full PA available to play Parties,
Coffeehouses and Clubs. We focus on pop, folk and other two-part singing
songs intended to pull a few smiles, from us as well as you!
We play a variety of music
from coffee house-type tunes (James Taylor, Seals & Crofts) to modern-day
material (Five for Fighting, Maroon 5) to more upbeat, danceable material
(The Proclaimers, Little Feat, Dave Mathews). Our specialty is songs
featuring vocal harmonies, including Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Beatles,
Simon & Garfunkel and the Everly Brothers. We have a full nights worth of
material (4 sets) and can handle a variety of requests as well.
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| Coretta Sellers | |
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Coretta is a
phenomenal singer song-writer. Her melodies are catchy, and her voice
rings with emotion.Coretta's roots lie within 70's classic rock
bands/singer-songwriters, and a lot of country music
Though many have
influenced Sellars , her writing is usually from her own personal
experiences. Some songs take on a universal feel, but mainly it's her
journey through life. Her fourth and latest CD ”Keeping The Space” shows
growth, lessons learned along the way, and experiences many can relate to.
Coretta Sellars got
her start as an opener for The Bull Run Concert Series in the mid 90’s and
as her
popularity grew, soon she became a
favorite headliner. She performs at numerous clubs, colleges, benefits,
and charities throughout the Boston area and has established a large and
loyal fan base, which continues to grow.Whether it's your first time
seeing her or your hundredth time....you will find what you came looking
for. Bringing folk music to all generations, Sellars is heartfelt and
humourous....A Must See Act!
www.corettasellars.com
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| Gary Girouard | |
| Gary G. has been entertaining the public for the last 40 plus years. Gary's talents range from playing bass guitar and singing in the band Ruff Cut and as a solo acoustic act performing classical rock tunes that we all know and love. Those that have influenced him the most are Tom Petty, Glenn Frye and Eric Clapton to name a few. His versatility and wide variety of music will entertain all. Enjoy a night of acoustic entertainment with Gary G | |
| Ken Macy - www.myspace.com/kenmacy | |
| Macy is an astounding songwriter. His music is like turning on a bright light inside your mind, casting enlightenment into long-ignored shadows in the listeners' mind. Though-provoking, soulful and passionate, Macy's music is expressive and potent and leaves listeners breathless wherever he goes. Macy describes his music as "rock and blues, mixed with soul, folk and ballads, mixed with truth." An apt description from a talented artist. | |
| John Nickerson - www.myspace.com/johnnickerson | |
| John Nickerson has been performing music for over 15 years. Mostly self taught, John brings a lot of energy to the stage, with a very large variety of songs from the 50’s to today, along with his original material, and is able to play anywhere from night clubs and coffee houses to anniversaries and weddings. Other than performing solo, John is also the guitarist/singer for the Central Mass based cover band FingerCuff . John often teams up with fellow musicians for duos and trios | |
| The Rafters - www.myspace.com/fromtherafters | |
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The Rafters (Dave and Miki) are an acoustic-pop based married duo who have been performing together since June 2006. Their shows have ranged from coffee shops to bars, to events such as the Lowell Folk Festival, Newburyport Yankee Homecoming Festival, and the Lancaster Coffeehouse. In the summer of 2007 they released their first CD "The Rafters" which has gained local and regional success. Their original music is a blend of Folk/Pop (think Suzanne Vega/Shawn Colvin/Tom Petty), they also play a blend of cover music from the 80's - today.
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| Chris McDermott - www.chrismcdermott.com | |
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Guitarist, songwriter, singer, Chris McDermott is currently celebrating the long awaited release of his fifth CD "RADIO GHOSTS". Chris has been playing regularly in Europe and the U.S. for over sixteen years promoting his own original music as well as backing some of the world's greatest Blues artists (Carrie Belle, Eddie Kirkland, Nappy Brown, Hubert Sumlin, Zorah Young, Marva Wright, among others). This CD represents the maturity of an American guitar player songwriter who has spent much time absorbing the music of his travels. As always, Chris' live performances are what it is all about showcasing masterful musicianship, fire, funk, and fun. |
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| Arte Kenyon and Steve Esposito - www.artekenyon.com | |
| Arte Kenyon and Steve Esposito (both members of local blues band Blue Plate Special) perform a smorgasbord of acoustic blues, rock, folk, cajun, zydeco, and country styles. With Arte on upright bass, acoustic guitar, and vocals and Steve on keyboards and vocals, the duo play a diverse mix of artists like Tom Waits, Lyle Lovett, Johnny Cash, Professor Longhair, and Van Morrison, along with their own original compositions. | |
| Robert Brown with Loose Tongues" - https://myspace.com/robertmmusic | |
| Loose Tongues are a trio of guitars and bass and plenty of vocals that play melodic stuff from Beatles to Crowded House to Dylan to Coldplay and onward - trying to show the love whenever they play. Kevin on bass and vocals, John on guitar and vocals and Robert on guitar and vocals combining in a way that brings on some souls' satidfaction. | |
| Shot in the Dark - www.ShotInTheDarkOnline.com | |
| Three local singer-songwriters make up the acoustic cover group called "Shot In the Dark". Based in Leominister, Kevin Walsh, Dave Gaudet and Lee Villeneuve have five CDs released between them, and this group gives them a chance to perform their favoritecover songs, including a wide mix of new and classic pop, rock, blues, and country. Defined by their soaring vocals and tight harmonies, they play songs by everyone from the Eagles to Bon Jovi, Jewel to Bonnie Rait, Tom Petty to Kelly Clarkson, Shania Twain to the Beatles. A show not to be missed! | |
| Steve Hurl -www.stevehurl.com | |
| Steve Hurl plays original contemporary folk mixed with traditional blue and other styles of American roots music. He's an accomplished singer and a fine finger-style guitar player. Steve also specializes in slide guitar. His guitar work shows some Latin and Afrian influences. A writer of unique, roots-based songs, his lyrics blend the personal intensity of the blues with social commentray. He often appears as the singer/guitarist for Jumpin' Juba, a blues/roots-rock group. | |
| Butch Bazillion | |
| Butch Bazillion had been a local performer for the last 25 years playing solo and with bands. He was influenced at an early age by Paul McCartney and enjoys playing rock, jazz, country, Beatles, Journey, Led zep, Who and Paul Simon. You name it he plays it all! In 1989, he realeased a cd with the band Splash and had a song on the soundtrack to the movie "speed Zone". Today he enjoys writing his own songs and playing in smalls venues with just guitar and piano. | |
| Alan Goodrich-www.alligatorsband.com | |
| Singer-songwriter, guitarist and solo performer based out of Concord MA. Alan has been performing throughout New England for decades with his band Alan and the Alligators. Alan plays original rock and pop material as well as cover rock, blues, pop and folk music. | |
| Gayle Picard - www.myspace.com/gspicard | |
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A dynamic performer, Gayle bridges the gap between folk and rock. She is equally at home with a sweetly sung finger style ballad or a rhythm driven power vocal. Her eclectic collection of original songs run the gamet of content and emotion. She has 2 CDs to date: CONTRIBUTION, released in 2006, and SECOND COMING, released in June, 2007. |
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| The Two Timers | |
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The Two-Timers are an ultra hip
acoustic duo based in Massachusetts. Composed of Aaron Whipple ( vocals,
guitar, harmonica and percussion) and Ryan Fleming ( vocals, guitar and
bass), the Two-Timers perform an eclectic musical brew of acoustic rock,
soul, funk, blues, alternative, jazz and everything in between.
The Two-Timers have been playing
live together since 2003. The duo has won over hundreds of audiences
throughout New England at clubs and restaurants, private parties, weddings
and other events where great live music is a must have.
Each show is customized
with the listeners in mind, whether it's a mellow program of music for an
intimate dining audience or a more rousing set of musical entertainment
for the liveliest of crowds.
www.thetwotimers.com
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| John Rockwell and Rob Huffman | |
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John Rockwell and Rob
Huffman celebrate St Patricks day playing their favorite mix of
foot-stomping traditional irish music. Mixing pub songs and rousing tunes on
the Irish flute and guitar, this sparkling duo sets the stage for
the night's festivities. Sing along, stomp your feet, clap to the beat and
you may even find yourself dancing an irish jig! John Rockwell is well-known as a member of Ye Mariners All, and for his twice weekly trad Irish music sessions he co-hosts at O Neill's Irish Pub in Salem. Rob Huffman matches wits with John on Irish flute and guitar. "Tone without Tension," Rob's new CD, has received national airplay, including a recent feature on NPR's "Car Talk." Together, this witty and entertaining duo will make your St Patrick's day one to remember ! |