INSIDE THIS ISSUE A long time ago and not so far away I was summoned by the fates to move into an apartment with two male musicians on Norfolk Street in Cambridge, MA. I was going to school at Mass College of Art in Boston and I needed a part time job. There was this…
Mary Rosenblatt had taken lots of pictures inside the Speakeasy waaaaay back, and when Peter Ward wrote the article Mary and Rosy provided them for the article. So many didn’t make it into the newsletter. They are so cool I want to share them with you now that we have this gallery and a place…
By Art Simas Published in June/July 2016 #219 The Blues Audience newsletter. When the Love Dogs play those first notes at a gig, the audience has no choice but to succumb to a joyful light-headedness accompanied by an infectious smile on every face. There is no doubt – this is the beginning of laissez les…
By Diana Shonk (first appeared in #182 The Blues Audience newsletter, August/September 2010 I am never surprised, but always amazed by the amount of talent there is in our New England area. When I go to the North Atlantic Blues Festival, I love to see the acts that they bring to the stage that are…
So it’s that time of the year again, folks! No, we’re not talking about paying taxes, we’re talking about the season of Blues festivals. For those who have attended one, you know just how fun they are. For those of you who haven’t been, stop missing out on the action; pick a festival with a…
Luther is moving to Florida and I am broken hearted. I have been incredibly spoiled over the years, being surrounded by so much musical talent. The Rynborn Blues Club was here for all of us, for 18 years, a good chunk of the life of my publication The Blues Audience newsletter. I was spoiled rotten…
Profile and photos by Diana Shonk Published in February/March 2011 #185 Award winning Roomful of Blues has a wonderful new record. It is a cooperative effort from the band, deciding on the tunes and executing them the way only these veteran musicians can. Chris Vachon is the lead guitarist and leader of the band. He…
