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The Invisible Hours. Find them.

The Invisible Hours. Find them.

January 16, 2011 No Comments

Providence, RI. A Friday night last December. A line-up of bands playing at The 201- a venue that during the day looks a bit like your grandfather’s basement bar, open to viewing from the inter-connected Mamma Teresa’s take-out Italian food. The band I went to see was on last (at midnight), but I decided to ... Share on Facebook

Host with the Most: Guy with Guitar Dan Cloutier

Host with the Most: Guy with Guitar Dan Cloutier

January 16, 2011 No Comments

The bottom of Dan’s emails always say “Let’s build a community”.  And it’s not just talk. He hosts a weekly open mic at the converted-firehouse art center Amazing Things in Framingham, MA – which is where I first met him. He’s got great charisma and welcoming charm. If you’ve ever been to a cold and ... Share on Facebook

Chicks with Guitars likes boys who slam dance alone in their room and read poetry. Meet the sexy and talented Ariel Aparicio.

Chicks with Guitars likes boys who slam dance alone in their room and read poetry. Meet the sexy and talented Ariel Aparicio.

January 10, 2011 1 Comment

It was the writing of many poets that eventually led me to NYC, so it’s probably not so surprising that I relate to the vibe of Ariel Aparicio. This quote is from his web site, explaining the video below: “Message from Ariel: Catholic Boys is one of those records for me… It colors my landscape, ... Share on Facebook

Mike Savino’s Band the Tall Tall Trees = Allman Brothers Meets the Muppets

Mike Savino’s Band the Tall Tall Trees = Allman Brothers Meets the Muppets

November 7, 2010 3 Comments

I didn’t make up the “Allman Brothers Meets the Muppets Line” but it made me laugh and I think it fits. I first met frontman Mike Savino whem he was an acoustic bass player in a jazz trio that I listened to every week in the East Village, NYC, way back in the year of ... Share on Facebook

Julz-A: Guy with a Box

Julz-A: Guy with a Box

November 3, 2010 No Comments

Julian “Julz-A” Hintz My Band is called Squeeze Rock Home-base: LIC, NY Where do you find your writing inspiration: Mostly experiences I’ve had in life or witnessed moments in other people’s lives. First gig you ever played: “The Little Drummer Boy” with the San Diego Symphony Favorite song/most inspirational song as a kid: I’ve had ... Share on Facebook

Introducing Josh Dion

Introducing Josh Dion

October 7, 2010 2 Comments

Yep, you guessed right. He’s got the beat. He’s a guy with guitar. A guy with keyboards. A guy with drums. And great hair. And based on his comment below, he probably went to sleep just before this article was posted. Hey, wait – is that him in the Clara Lofaro video? We’re looking forward ... Share on Facebook

Profile: Craig Wilson

Profile: Craig Wilson

September 26, 2010 1 Comment

You can listen to the Chicks with Guitars podcast of artists from the Gotcha Music Series, which features a track from resident artist Craig Wilson. You can also catch Craig live at the two upcoming GOTCHA Music Series shows, Oct 1st and Dec 17th. Here’s a bit more about this hard-working songwriter, musician and artistic collaborator. Name: ... Share on Facebook

“The Bark Side” Dog Symphony

It’s hard enough to license your songs or your musical talents into the commercial world – and now you’ve...

Most Underrated Chick with Guitar: Why I Love Charo

I love how well she can cast a bull-figher-themed video; I love how if you close your eyes you’d...

Etta James, RIP. Badass from Beginning to End

Etta James, RIP. She was badass from beginning to end. We should all be so lucky to be so...

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2012 IS GONNA ROCK.

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Turn Your Desktop into a Rockin’ Lounge Bar: Dum Dum Girls Full Album Video Stream

I just dig them.  And  I totally dig that they’ve got a great 34 minute video of their entire...

She’s A Hard Headed Woman: Wanda Jackson Music Appreciation 101

Let’s see.. in 1958, you might have been dancing around your living room with your family after you just...

TOM WAITS Bad As Me – and other videos of him pimping his work.

I’m not sure if I’m totally onboard with the execution of this promo video for the upcoming release of...

NEW SONG From Grace Potter (video)

I just can’t get enough of this woman, or her guitar player Benny Yurco. Video uploaded to YouTube yesterday....

Brandie Carlile Rocks Life Is Good

Well, Brandi Carlile always rocks – and today she got to rock it with the Boston Pops and some...