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Sep 25, 2010: Big D & the Kids Table at Pearl Street Night Club
Boston's Big D and The Kids Table debuted their fast paced style of ska-punk in 1995. But, like most ska bands, the line-up revolved between their 1997 debut, 'Live,' EP and their 1998 split with Drexel. They released 'Good Luck' in 2000.
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Oct 9, 2010: Fountains of Wayne at Pearl Street Night Club
New York City-based power-pop band Fountains of Wayne draws elements of its three-minute pop tune style from such diverse influences as The Beatles, Cheap Trick, The Cars and Weezer. The group made its first big splash performing the title tune (as The Wonders) from Tom Hanks' directorial debut, 'That Thing...
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Oct 1, 2010: Little Feat at The Calvin Theater and Performing Arts Center
Little Feat gained popularity in the 1970s through its eclectic style, bringing together the elements of blues, R&B, country & rock 'n' roll.
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Sep 30, 2010: Dark Star Orchestra at The Calvin Theater and Performing Arts Center
The Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band with a unique approach. The group covers actual Dead set lists with the same arrangements from classic Dead performances.
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Sep 21, 2010: Broken Social Scene at The Calvin Theater and Performing Arts Center
If there's ever been a definition of what a supergroup is, Broken Social Scene surely fits the bill. The 15 plus members credited in the band also contribute to numerous other successful bands or solo projects, including: Feist, Metric, Apostle of Hustle, Do Make Say Think, Jason Collett, American Analog...
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Sep 27, 2010: Ra Ra Riot at Pearl Street Night Club
Ra Ra Riot is an indie rock band from Syracuse, NY. Formed in 2006, the band has appeared at CMJ and SXSW and signed with V2 Records and Barsuk Records. The unusual instrumentation features vocalist Wes Miles, bassist Mathieu Santos, guitarist Milo Bonacci, cellist Alexandra Lawn, and violinist Rebecca Zeller.
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Sep 24, 2010: John Hiatt at The Calvin Theater and Performing Arts Center
One of the most productive & respected music makers in America for more than 30 years, John Hiatt's gonzo world view, wicked sense of humor, wildly entertaining stage presence, engaging personality & singular songwriting ability have led to universal admiration from fellow artists, critics & an ever-growing, passionately loyal fan...
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Sep 29, 2010: Built to Spill at Pearl Street
WED SEP 29th 8:30pm
Built To Spill
Revolt Revolt
adv $20 door $25
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Sep 27, 2010: Ra Ra Riot at Pearl Street
MON SEP 27th 8:30pm
Ra Ra Riot
Chikita Violenta
We Barbarians
adv $15 door $18
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Sep 25, 2010: The New Deal at Pearl Street Night Club
The story continues to evolve with Canada's The New Deal, as they celebrate the seismic collision of live, improvised jamming with the energy and flow of contemporary dance music. The music incorporates many elements of modern electronica, which they have branded "live progressive breakbeat house." Since the band's formation in...
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Oct 8, 2010: Ed Helms at The Iron Horse
Adam Ezra has successfully transformed his lyrically-based folk music into an acoustic-rock agenda that's packing the clubs and keeping the avid fan base constantly on their toes.
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Oct 8, 2010: Adam Ezra Group at The Iron Horse
Kris Delmhorst is a talented singer/songwriter who has worked with many bands, as well as releasing her own music. A triple threat fiddler, songwriter, and guitarist, The Boston Globe deemed Kris "a significant new folk-pop voice who combines alluring, rootsy melodies with the intimacy of the urban songwriter."
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Oct 3, 2010: Pure Prairie League at The Iron Horse
Pure Prairie League became a successful country-rock band from the 1970s through the early '80s. Despite frequent line-up changes and periodic breakups, they've continued to tour, and in 2005 released their first album in 18 years: 'All in Good Time.'
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Oct 6, 2010: Uncle Earl at The Iron Horse
Uncle Earl isn't your run-of-the-mill band. First of all, they're all female. But these aren't the Spice Girls. Think Agent Scully meets Janeane Garofalo in Mayberry, with a shot of whiskey. Uncle Earl's exceptional mix of traditional fiddle tunes, mountain harmonies, original songs and authentic Appalachian clogging is transformed into...
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Oct 2, 2010: Ellis Paul at The Iron Horse
Ellis Paul is one of modern folk's most significant stars. He was a major architect of the Boston school of songwriting, an urbane, literate style that helped ignite the folk revival of the 1990's. His charismatic performance style has influenced a generation of folk-popsters and his songs regularly appear in...
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Oct 2, 2010: Capone at The Iron Horse
Ellis Paul is one of modern folk's most significant stars. He was a major architect of the Boston school of songwriting, an urbane, literate style that helped ignite the folk revival of the 1990's. His charismatic performance style has influenced a generation of folk-popsters and his songs regularly appear in...
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Oct 1, 2010: Laura Veirs at The Iron Horse
Out of jazz, indie rock and punk origins, her growing love of Americana finds singer-songwriter Laura Veirs exploring alt-country soundscapes with stunning and inspired results. The Hall of Flames is her new band featuring Annalisa Tornfelt (fiddle, vox), Eric Anderson (bass, keys, vox), Keeley Boyle (vox, percussion, balalaika) and Nelson...
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Oct 1, 2010: Clare & the Reasons at The Iron Horse
Singer-songwriter Clare Muldaur-Manchon and her four talented band members create a warm, intimate performance with jazzy, vintage pop songs.
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Sep 30, 2010: Born Ruffians at The Iron Horse
Born Ruffians is a Canadian indie rock band.
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Sep 30, 2010: Maria Muldaur and Her Red Hot Bluesiana Band at The Iron Horse
Maria Muldaur's performances are infectious -- part down-home revival, part sophisticated and joyful sensuality. She is best know for her hit 'Midnight at the Oasis.'
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Sep 26, 2010: Tannahill Weavers at The Iron Horse
The Tannahill Weavers is one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide...
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Sep 25, 2010: Mark Olson at The Iron Horse
Mark Olson was a founding member of the Jayhawks, the most acclaimed band to emerge out of the alt-country scene.
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Sep 21, 2010: The Young Dubliners at The Iron Horse
The Young Dubliners fashion rock songs with a Celtic feel and have built a reputation for engaging, exciting live shows.
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Sep 9, 2010: Toubab Krewe at The Iron Horse
Wielding its unique, Malian influenced "Afro-cowboy-ninja-surf" music, Toubab Krewe has been making waves throughout the country. This adventurous quintet out of Asheville, North Carolina, has set a new standard for fusions of rock 'n' roll and West African music.
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Sep 16, 2010: Tobacco at The Iron Horse
Enjoy this performance by Tobacco of Black Moth Super Rainbow.
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Sep 23, 2010: The Bridge at The Iron Horse
The Bridge is a unique rock band whose music combines elements of blues and roots, spiced with funk and soul. They have recently become known coast-to-coast, and even in Europe, for their gritty and grand live performances and poignantly hand crafted albums.
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Sep 11, 2010: Carolina Chocolate Drops at The Iron Horse
This African-American string band, featuring Ed Butler (Red Clay Ramblers), Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons and Justin Robinson plays the fiddle tunes of the Carolinas' piedmont, striving to carry on the traditional music of black and white communities.
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Sep 10, 2010: The Lonesome Brothers at The Iron Horse
The Lonesome Brothers play a blend of country, folk and roots rock.
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Sep 9, 2010: The Two Man Gentlemen Band at The Iron Horse
The Two Man Gentlemen Band is an impeccably-dressed, throwback, neo-vaudevillian duo whose live performances are a festival of expert musicianship; clever, off-center original tunes; hilarious banter, rowdy audience interactions, and free kazoos for the crowd. Hailing from New York City, The Two Man Gentlemen Band combines hot jazz, vintage rhythm...
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Sep 6, 2010: Tortoise at The Iron Horse
The Chicago-based Tortoise revolutionized American indie rock in the mid-'90s by playing down tried-and-true punk and rock 'n' roll influences, emphasizing instead the incorporation of a variety of left-field music genres from the past 20 years, including Krautrock, dub, avant-garde jazz, classical minimalism, ambient and space music, film music and...
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Sep 23, 2010: The Red Hot Chilli Pipers at The Iron Horse
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a rocking bagpipe and drum ensemble.
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Sep 8, 2010: Wayne the Train Hancock at The Iron Horse
Wayne "The Train" Hancock's mix of Texas country, rock and rockabilly looks to the past while still sounding fresh.
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Sep 22, 2010: Perpetual Groove at The Iron Horse
This very unique band combines many different music styles into its show such as rock, reggae, acoustic and bluegrass.
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Sep 4, 2010: Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women at The Iron Horse
Grammy award winning singer/songwriter/bar-room guitar player Dave Alvin has been a constant force in traditional American roots music, both electric and acoustic, for over 25 years. From his earliest days with roots pioneers The Blasters through his stinits with punk rock/folkies X and The Knitters through his various solo releases,...
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Sep 10, 2010: Premiere Karaoke at The Iron Horse
This five piece string band has the fresh sound of bluegrass, folk, blues, ragtime and jazz that is always rooted in old time style.
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Sep 17, 2010: Appalachian Still at The Iron Horse
Appalachian Still is an acoustic string band out of Northampton, Massachusetts playing high energy Americana that combines old-timey mountain music with bluegrass, rock and folk.
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Sep 26, 2010: Speed Dating in Western Mass - Find Your Fall Foliage Sweetheart! at Clarion Hotel Northampton
BriefDating for Western Massachusetts
Find Your Fall Foliage Sweetheart!
Cost: $33 (payment details at BriefDating.com)
Note: Usually 50 to 70 people attend BriefDating events including many people outside of Meetup.
Please note: pre-registration and pre-payment at BriefDating.com is required. No walk-ins allowed. Please see BriefDating.com for details.
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Sep 27, 2010: Nathan Davis - Full Script Reading at To Be Determined
Nathan Davis will present a full script for reading and feed-back.
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Sep 13, 2010: 20 Page Workshop - Joy Johns, ?, ? at Media Education Foundation
Three people bring 20 pages of a work in progress for reading and feed-back. Joy Johns will bring her latest, more space is available.
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Sep 11, 2010: Food Bank Music Event at Strides Human Performance Institute
Enjoy an evening featuring musical group Appalachian Still (and special guest Janet Ryan & Straight Up) and help The Food Bank reduce hunger in western Massachusetts. Your donation will support The Food Bank’s work to provide meals to those in need of food assistance, and help to ensure that everyone...
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