Starting July 12th and running through August 16th, WBOS will be sponsoring a concert series to be held at Copley Plaza in front of Trinity Church from 5:30 to 7:30 every Thursday.
Brandi Carlile kicks things off in just a couple weeks followed by a personal favorite from Longmeadow, MA, Martin Sexton.
Brandi Carlile - Hallelujah
Martin Sexton - Glory Bound
The complete schedule is as follows:
July 12 Brandi Carlile
with special guest The Dennis
Brennan Band
July 19 Martin Sexton
with special guest Chad Perrone
July 26 The Cat Empire
with special guest Eli "Paperboy"
Reed & The Trueloves
August 2 Double bill with deSol and Ryan Shaw
August 9 Fountains of Wayne
with special guest Sarah Borges & The
Broken Singles
August 16 Double bill with Jonatha Brooke and Matt
Nathanson
Friday, June 29, 2007
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Giving NY a second look
Being unemployed as I am, I find that I need to contrive activities to entertain myself for longer hours.
I am now a member of the Dragon Boat race Boston team, with whom I'll be "competing" (or trying to keep in step with) in Montreal come late July, and a participant-in-training for the upcoming Holliston, MA triathlon, in which Dales and Corliss are conveniently enrolled for now as well. If I'm going to sacrifice my body, it will not be alone.
Last weekend, I hopped on the oh-so-reliable fung wah bus and headed to NY, Brooklyn specifically. What a thriving neighborhood Carroll Gardens is. So many quaint restaurants with hidden gardens in the rear and eclectic boutiques lining the streets. I was in my element. Before venturing out in the mornings, I attempted to tackle the Wall Street Journal (or at least the first page). Didn't follow most of it, but hey, I was in NY, it felt appropriate at the time. Spent some time at a couple roof-top bars, a hippie loft party, Buddy Burritos, and the Broadway comedy, Spelling Bee. As an FYI, I would stay clear of the F line late at night and it doesn't hurt to stay awake for your subway ride home either.
Speaking of Brooklyn, it was my first time in the majestic Symphony Hall last night. The Brooklyn band Hem performed on stage with the Boston Pops. Knowing little about Hem, since they were a last minute replacement for M. Ward, I didn't know quite what to expect. There were 6 band members in total last night, 4 being of the original crew. The lead singer was a stately dressed woman in her late 30's with soft features and red curls framing her face. She appeared soft-spoken but was able to project her voice effortlessly so that it filled the hall. Although the electric guitarists contradicted each other in style and composure, one resembling Jamie's good friend Ben Beach with his sheik and intelligent upright-citizen look (or maybe it was just the glasses), while the other was chosen for his role as a bad guy in a Quinten Tarantino film, they were able to harmonize beautifully together. In addition to the lead singer, there was a young, modest back-up vocalist, an Italian pianist with an incredible hockey cut, and a mad scientist on the slide. The slide and the harmonica offered a twangy sound that the audience seemed to appreciate. Hem's music has been labeled as pop country at times, and it became evident why when I caught myself imagining one of their songs as the theme to a Disney animated movie. For a mellow band with a number of lonely lyrics, Hem had the right amount of liveliness and spunk, with the help of the Pops of course, including a xylophonist, a dj keyboardist and an electric drummer. A very impressive demonstration all in all.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Get in my belly
One of my favorite past-times; eating! How could I resist?
These are just a few restaurants I've explored in the past and some that I have yet to visit but am looking forward to checking out.
If you're looking for a reasonably priced intimate dinner, give the Dish a try on Shamut Ave in the South End. The tiny neighborhood restaurant maintains its familiar staff and regular customers due to its relaxed, amicable and dog-friendly atmosphere. One of the only places in the area with a sidewalk patio, the Dish is great place for a first date or catching up with an old friend.
There's a new addition to Porter Square's eatery selection: the Ethiopian restaurant Addis Red Sea, which currently has a location on Tremont St in the South End, offers cheap, authentic-style eats. With its opening just last month, the restaurant has seen its fans queuing down the street to sample the expanded menu and traditional decor.
Upon returning from Morocco, I was on a search to appease my newly acquired taste for homemade bread (I don't actually like the taste of bread but somehow this thin pita style appetizer worked for me!) and hummus that I had enjoyed in the open markets of Marrakesh. I found the next best thing. The environment of Tangierno, in Charlestown, emulated some of the nicer restaurants in Morocco, aside from the price inflation. Couches, flowy curtains and dimly lit candles suggest a romantic setting. However, the belly dancers on Thursday evenings and the traditional upbeat music, perhaps at a decibel too high, can be quite distracting. Good for a night out with the girls and throwing back some Belgian beers.
The artsy Spanish-American spot, Central Kitchen, on Mass Ave in Central Square, is a favorite among locals. One of the "Terrace Boys", Epps, over in Arlington gives it high reviews and he's always been a straight shooter when it comes to dining out. Epps even referred his roommate, Mike Warner, to dazzle his date there one evening. Turns out there was a second date to follow so it must have been a combination of Warner's charm and the Spanish beauties performing in the middle of the dining room that made her swoon.
Beehive, the recently opened and frequently talked about South End restaurant and jazz club is located in what was formerly a boiler room on Tremont Street underneath the Cyclorama . The wait here has been borderline ridiculous, especially since you won't be able to hear yourself let alone others once you're inside but apparently there is reason for the hype. The food is Middle Eastern and Mediterranean and on a slow night, like a Tuesday, you'll be able to appreciate the "gypsy food" that's served late into the night and the bustling (hopefully less so midweek) atmosphere of this lively nightspot. If nothing else, at least you will be supporting local Berklee students who have been nailing gigs here most nights of the week.
These are just a few restaurants I've explored in the past and some that I have yet to visit but am looking forward to checking out.
If you're looking for a reasonably priced intimate dinner, give the Dish a try on Shamut Ave in the South End. The tiny neighborhood restaurant maintains its familiar staff and regular customers due to its relaxed, amicable and dog-friendly atmosphere. One of the only places in the area with a sidewalk patio, the Dish is great place for a first date or catching up with an old friend.
There's a new addition to Porter Square's eatery selection: the Ethiopian restaurant Addis Red Sea, which currently has a location on Tremont St in the South End, offers cheap, authentic-style eats. With its opening just last month, the restaurant has seen its fans queuing down the street to sample the expanded menu and traditional decor.
Upon returning from Morocco, I was on a search to appease my newly acquired taste for homemade bread (I don't actually like the taste of bread but somehow this thin pita style appetizer worked for me!) and hummus that I had enjoyed in the open markets of Marrakesh. I found the next best thing. The environment of Tangierno, in Charlestown, emulated some of the nicer restaurants in Morocco, aside from the price inflation. Couches, flowy curtains and dimly lit candles suggest a romantic setting. However, the belly dancers on Thursday evenings and the traditional upbeat music, perhaps at a decibel too high, can be quite distracting. Good for a night out with the girls and throwing back some Belgian beers.
The artsy Spanish-American spot, Central Kitchen, on Mass Ave in Central Square, is a favorite among locals. One of the "Terrace Boys", Epps, over in Arlington gives it high reviews and he's always been a straight shooter when it comes to dining out. Epps even referred his roommate, Mike Warner, to dazzle his date there one evening. Turns out there was a second date to follow so it must have been a combination of Warner's charm and the Spanish beauties performing in the middle of the dining room that made her swoon.
Beehive, the recently opened and frequently talked about South End restaurant and jazz club is located in what was formerly a boiler room on Tremont Street underneath the Cyclorama . The wait here has been borderline ridiculous, especially since you won't be able to hear yourself let alone others once you're inside but apparently there is reason for the hype. The food is Middle Eastern and Mediterranean and on a slow night, like a Tuesday, you'll be able to appreciate the "gypsy food" that's served late into the night and the bustling (hopefully less so midweek) atmosphere of this lively nightspot. If nothing else, at least you will be supporting local Berklee students who have been nailing gigs here most nights of the week.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Amateurs only
With my brother Scott's blog, which has been somewhat recently revived and therefore followed with a close eye as of late, and with Jamie's ability, the leader of the 3 siblings, to create a web page that allows us to follow his ongoings in San Francisco, with the main attraction being none other than my talented young niece, Marley, I myself have been inspired to create a trial compilation page.
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Ideally, I'd like to share some sites that appeal to me in hopes that someone else might find them equally as useful or entertaining. Or at least, I can provide a simple distraction for those hard-working employees out there.
For starters, I want to introduce you to some tracks created by my college buddy and soon-to-be roommate, John Doney. Dones is currently in Costa Rica in hopes of learning some Spanish and producing some tunes that will complete his album. Upon return, he will be holding a cd release party in the Boston area. I'll have dates posted once they're finalized.
Here are a couple sample songs from Doney's cd, "The Trail of John Doney":
Mouthful of Tears
Sadder Days
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Ideally, I'd like to share some sites that appeal to me in hopes that someone else might find them equally as useful or entertaining. Or at least, I can provide a simple distraction for those hard-working employees out there.
For starters, I want to introduce you to some tracks created by my college buddy and soon-to-be roommate, John Doney. Dones is currently in Costa Rica in hopes of learning some Spanish and producing some tunes that will complete his album. Upon return, he will be holding a cd release party in the Boston area. I'll have dates posted once they're finalized.
Here are a couple sample songs from Doney's cd, "The Trail of John Doney":
Mouthful of Tears
Sadder Days
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