Tuesday, June 26, 2012
New name, same commitment for Tewksbury band.
Sometimes small changes make a really big difference and for one Tewksbury band, Forget the Former, 2012 has been a year of reinventing, improving and building on their already solid reputation. On Thursday, they will perform at Patch's Battle of the Bands concert at The Harp in Boston along with The Truezoos and the winner of the Video Battle of the Bands, The President. Register for this free event on our Event Brite page. These three musicians were originally called “Breakthrough” and, as you may recall, were the 2011 winners of the first ever, Patch Battle of The Bands. Together for the past two years, Ben Hanson, Daniel Daley and Bobby Briggs spent much of the past year looking for ways to improve and mature as a band. First on the…
Monday, June 25, 2012
Top finalists in Patch's Battle of the Bands representing Danvers, The Truezoos, will treat fans to a non-stop set of rock at The Harp on June 28.
No glitz, no glamour, no problem. For Sean O'Sullivan, Jeff Kereakoglow and Marc Hoffman, the three members of the up and coming rock band The Truezoos, it's all about the music. On Thursday, they will perform at Patch's Battle of the Bands concert at The Harp in Boston along with Forget the Former and the winner of the Video Battle of the Bands, The President. Register for this free event on our Event Brite page. The Georgetown natives decided to go all in back in 2009, after finishing up college, and are now working day jobs "just to pay the bills," as founding band member Sean O'Sullivan stated, because "the music is our priority." The Truezoos style of music, which lead singer/lead guitarist Sean O'Sullivan described as funky-fresh, …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
An Andover Senior Center musical group performed on Friday.
This was provided by Andover Senior Center's Acting Program Coordinator Karen Payne-Taylor. On Friday June 8 the Andover Senior Center’s Sunrise Singers, led by Linda Kirk and accompanied by Marcia Cutlip, performed at the West Parish Cemetery Chapel. Take a look at some photos of the concert as well as a photo of the outdoor garden talk given by Jim Batchelder, local historian. Event organizers say that fans of the show are already asking for a repeat performance next year.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Prizes include free recording time and a headlining gig at The Harp.
An Andover band may soon get its first big break! Patch is holding a Video Battle of the Bands contest in which local bands will square off for musical supremacy. The Patch Video Battle of the Bands is the chance of a lifetime for local musicians. This is a chance for you and your bandmates to show off your abilities as musicians and earn some terrific prizes. The grand prize winner will get to headline a gig at The Harp in Boston in June! Submissions are due by noon Friday, April 20. A few things about this contest: Area bands whose entries meet the contest rules will square off first in a regional round in which bands from the North Shore and Merrimack Valley will battle for supremacy – and our readers will tell us who’s their choice! …
Friday, January 20, 2012
The Italian restaurant will treat its guests to the musical talent of Pete Massa and AJ Edwards this weekend.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
Andolini’s is an Italian Restaurant on Essex Street with a lot more to offer than its food. While the menu reveals plentiful options, Andolini’s also offers entertainment on the weekends. Friday night, Jan. 20, Pete Massa will be performing at Andolini’s at 7:30 pm. Massa has an immense list of popular songs that he performs including selections from Journey, Jimmy Buffet, Eric Clapton, and Tom Petty. Massa is scheduled to return to Andolini’s on Friday the 27th and Friday the 3rd. Click here to check out his website, look at some photos, and watch a video of him playing live at the House of Blues. Tomorrow night, guests at Andolini’s will be treated to the musical talent of AJ Edwards. The Boston native was inspired by U2 back in 2001 and…
Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Department of Community Services Summer Theatre Ensemble is performing 'Hairspray' in August.
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Thursday, July 28, 2011
This release was submitted by the Department of Community Services. The Department of Community Services' Summer Theatre Ensemble proudly presents the award winning Broadway musical “Hairspray” at the J Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts at 80 Shawsheen Road. Performances will be held on: Friday, Aug. 5 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, Aug. 6 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 7 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $16.00 for adults, and $14.00 for students and seniors; and are available at the following locations: Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt; The Learning Express; Department of Community Services; Mad Maggie’s Ice Cream (in North Andover); and at the Collins Center Box Office on performance nights. For additional information please contact DCS at dcs@…
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The Jazz Disciples get the park swinging in the town's summer concert series.
The Park was filled with friends and families that turned out in numbers to see a live concert Wednesday night. The evening starred the Jazz Disciples, a group of jazz players from South Church in Andover. The band played soulful blues and jazz numbers that were all crowd pleasers. The Concerts in the Park series will run on Wednesday evenings through Aug. 17 starting at 6 p.m. Check out the summer's line-up here.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Stop by the Park in Andover each Wednesday evening for a free concert.
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Thursday, June 30, 2011
This was submitted by the Department of Community Services. The Andover Department of Community Services is inviting the community to a series of free concerts at The Park beginning Wednesday, July 6 at 6 p.m.. The concerts will continue at the Park on Wednesday evenings through Aug. 17. The series includes: July 6 – Windham Community Band (Big Band) July 13 – Four Guys in Tuxes (Requests) July 20 – Ricco Barr & Jump Jive Review (Swing, Jazz, Pop) July 27 – The Jazz Disciples Aug. 3 – Siroteau (Acoustic Rock) Aug. 10 – Quintessential Brass (Classical & Jazz) Aug. 17 – EJE Jazz Quartet (Jazz). If it rains the concerts will be rescheduled, call 978-623-8279 after 4 p.m. Bring your picnic supper, chairs or blankets, and bug spray. Fun for the…
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