Looking ahead already
Early in 2012 they all "drop" in for a live set, WMBR Radio is going to be rocking the walls and kicking off the New Year in style.
Here they are in random rocking order;
Kingsley Flood
The Grownup Noise
Michael Bernier and The Uprising
Adam Ezra Group
Self Proclaimed Rock Stars
Frank Viele and The Manhattan Project
Sugar Snow
Paranoid Social Club
Ron Noyes Band
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Playlist 11/17/11
it's been a long time since i've had the opportunity to just sit and spin tracks.......Wow, it is amazing how much awesome music one can hear in an hour.
here is your playlist and in case ya missed it! check out the archives on the WMBR website
MiniBoone- Devil in Your Heart
Melvern Taylor and His Fabulous Meltones- Love Songs for Losers
The Grownup Noise- Strawman
Nemes- Blues
Self Proclaimed Rock Stars-Haymaker
The Brew- When Darkness Comes
Thunderpants Johnson's Hillbilly Orchestra- Jubilee .45
Twin Berlin- Don't Hang Around
Ron Noyes Band - Last to Know
Mighty Tiny - Misery
Mighty Tiny - Four More Days
Air Traffic Controller- You Think You Know
Liz Longley- Free
25-Pearl- Early Train
Evolvement Radio w/ Adam Ezra
here is your playlist and in case ya missed it! check out the archives on the WMBR website
MiniBoone- Devil in Your Heart
Melvern Taylor and His Fabulous Meltones- Love Songs for Losers
The Grownup Noise- Strawman
Nemes- Blues
Self Proclaimed Rock Stars-Haymaker
The Brew- When Darkness Comes
Thunderpants Johnson's Hillbilly Orchestra- Jubilee .45
Twin Berlin- Don't Hang Around
Ron Noyes Band - Last to Know
Mighty Tiny - Misery
Mighty Tiny - Four More Days
Air Traffic Controller- You Think You Know
Liz Longley- Free
25-Pearl- Early Train
Evolvement Radio w/ Adam Ezra
Thursday, November 3, 2011
The Band that time forgot!
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In October of 1966 they released their first of 4 consecutive #1 Albums on the Billboard charts, their first LP was #1 for 13 weeks, their follow up was #1 for 18 weeks, their 3rd album certified Double Platinum and their 4th LP featured a double sided 45 release in which both A and B sides hit the top of the Billboard chart………..anyone?
on Dec 22, tune into WMBR Radio at 4pm, i'll be talking all about it!
joeg
In October of 1966 they released their first of 4 consecutive #1 Albums on the Billboard charts, their first LP was #1 for 13 weeks, their follow up was #1 for 18 weeks, their 3rd album certified Double Platinum and their 4th LP featured a double sided 45 release in which both A and B sides hit the top of the Billboard chart………..anyone?
on Dec 22, tune into WMBR Radio at 4pm, i'll be talking all about it!
joeg
Monday, October 31, 2011
"we were the best in the crowd"
In the Spring of 2010 I saw one of the Northeast best acts perform live for the first time at Gemstones night club in downtown Lowell. Prior to that night, Yes; I was fan of their music, and I wasted no time introducing myself to the members of the band as they loaded in and began to set up on the stage, and without totally gushing or acting like a star struck fool I did my best to make it clear that I was a fan and I'm really looking forward to the show on this night, after all, I was the one responsible for putting them on that stage.
The excitement of finally seeing an act I had been listening to, reading about, while constantly searching the internet for any and all videos and info I could find was about to finally come to fruition, for months anything remotely mentioning the act or its music was something I was looking for, and in just a few minutes they are going to finally perform live right in front of me....Yeah, you could say I was a fan. And having them perform in my hometown was a real treat, not only for me but for everyone who was lucky enough to be in that room.
As people coming out for the show that night were heading up the stairs I greeted many of them at the door, and as they entered the room I wasted no time telling them my thoughts and opinions about the band that will performing in just a few minutes. although i was yet to see them live I had certainly seen and heard enough to know that expectations were high, yes, it was an exciting night for me, and when it was over these guys did not disappoint.
The band hit the stage just after 10pm and wasted no time making it clear to everyone in the room that they came to play, and play they did. I was loving every minute, every second of every note just resonated with me, I stood high in the back of the venue taking it all in, their presence on stage was comparable to any legend or icon I had ever seen, their sound was magnificent, and their stage show was a total polished performance. These guys were total pros and in my mind, they had no equals. It was a performance that just ramped up to the point where one would start to think that the room, the stage, the sound system, or even the windows were going to give out, collapse, and blow under stress. The venue had never seen anything like this before, and I couldn't believe it. In this broken down sad excuse for a room, this band, for one night, created an atmosphere that I have not seen happen in that club since, and I'm convinced that it will never happen there again.
"These guys are awesome!", and as they played through a 50min set I often found myself shouting those words to anyone who came within an earshot of where I was standing. I was in total awe of what I was seeing and hearing.
They ended their set in fine fashion with an epic and anthemic tune from their first CD that is worthy of anyone's top 10 list... I was overjoyed, exhausted, and elated. And while they gathered their gear, paused on the edge of the stage, or approached the bar for a drink, I made it clear to all of them what a great show they had just delivered in a club that didn't deserve them.
For days and weeks following that memorable night in Downtown Lowell I would continue to tell people all about what I had witnessed, but I would always end my story with "ya gotta see them for yourself! I just can't explain it!" on one occasion I recall trying to explain the bands performance akin to a UFO sighting; "I saw something, it was pretty amazing, but I'm not quite sure what it actually was, and I'm afraid people will think I'm crazy if I continue to talk about it" and I guess that's the best description of the band I could give to anyone who hasn't seen them.
Since that spring night and moving forward, I have seen them perform live on 6 different occasions and in 6 different cities and every performance just as spectacular as that one back in the spring of 2010. And while attending one of their live shows a few weeks ago I was approached by a young woman at the event who told me she had never seen the act perform live, I responded by telling her this; "I'm jealous, I wish I was seeing them for the first time"
Their music screams radio ready, their stage show is polished to near perfection, and they're one of the best live acts I have ever seen.
The excitement of finally seeing an act I had been listening to, reading about, while constantly searching the internet for any and all videos and info I could find was about to finally come to fruition, for months anything remotely mentioning the act or its music was something I was looking for, and in just a few minutes they are going to finally perform live right in front of me....Yeah, you could say I was a fan. And having them perform in my hometown was a real treat, not only for me but for everyone who was lucky enough to be in that room.
As people coming out for the show that night were heading up the stairs I greeted many of them at the door, and as they entered the room I wasted no time telling them my thoughts and opinions about the band that will performing in just a few minutes. although i was yet to see them live I had certainly seen and heard enough to know that expectations were high, yes, it was an exciting night for me, and when it was over these guys did not disappoint.
The band hit the stage just after 10pm and wasted no time making it clear to everyone in the room that they came to play, and play they did. I was loving every minute, every second of every note just resonated with me, I stood high in the back of the venue taking it all in, their presence on stage was comparable to any legend or icon I had ever seen, their sound was magnificent, and their stage show was a total polished performance. These guys were total pros and in my mind, they had no equals. It was a performance that just ramped up to the point where one would start to think that the room, the stage, the sound system, or even the windows were going to give out, collapse, and blow under stress. The venue had never seen anything like this before, and I couldn't believe it. In this broken down sad excuse for a room, this band, for one night, created an atmosphere that I have not seen happen in that club since, and I'm convinced that it will never happen there again.
"These guys are awesome!", and as they played through a 50min set I often found myself shouting those words to anyone who came within an earshot of where I was standing. I was in total awe of what I was seeing and hearing.
They ended their set in fine fashion with an epic and anthemic tune from their first CD that is worthy of anyone's top 10 list... I was overjoyed, exhausted, and elated. And while they gathered their gear, paused on the edge of the stage, or approached the bar for a drink, I made it clear to all of them what a great show they had just delivered in a club that didn't deserve them.
For days and weeks following that memorable night in Downtown Lowell I would continue to tell people all about what I had witnessed, but I would always end my story with "ya gotta see them for yourself! I just can't explain it!" on one occasion I recall trying to explain the bands performance akin to a UFO sighting; "I saw something, it was pretty amazing, but I'm not quite sure what it actually was, and I'm afraid people will think I'm crazy if I continue to talk about it" and I guess that's the best description of the band I could give to anyone who hasn't seen them.
Since that spring night and moving forward, I have seen them perform live on 6 different occasions and in 6 different cities and every performance just as spectacular as that one back in the spring of 2010. And while attending one of their live shows a few weeks ago I was approached by a young woman at the event who told me she had never seen the act perform live, I responded by telling her this; "I'm jealous, I wish I was seeing them for the first time"
Their music screams radio ready, their stage show is polished to near perfection, and they're one of the best live acts I have ever seen.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Abbie Barrett and The Last Date
I am loving this tune! The video is super fun to watch! and on Oct 27th Abbie and the boys will be joining me live to rock this one live on WMBR, tune in!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Coming at ya on WMBR!
The fall season on Droppin Knowledge is in full vigor!
Here are the acts to listen for as 2011 come to a close
Oct 20th The Flip
Oct 27th Abbie Barret
Nov 3rd Keith Kenny
Nov 10th Robert Delaney
Nov 17th Gentlemen Hall
Dec 1st Brian Carroll
Dec 8th Good Old War
Dec 15th Patrick Coman and Sarah Blacker
Dec 22nd Who wants to appear and play some cool Christmas Covers?
hit me up!
booking Jan and Feb 2012 now........ya got an area Gig? a new CD? or do you just want to come on and play? whatever your reason, email me all your goodies, and lets do this thing!
Here are the acts to listen for as 2011 come to a close
Oct 20th The Flip
Oct 27th Abbie Barret
Nov 3rd Keith Kenny
Nov 10th Robert Delaney
Nov 17th Gentlemen Hall
Dec 1st Brian Carroll
Dec 8th Good Old War
Dec 15th Patrick Coman and Sarah Blacker
Dec 22nd Who wants to appear and play some cool Christmas Covers?
hit me up!
booking Jan and Feb 2012 now........ya got an area Gig? a new CD? or do you just want to come on and play? whatever your reason, email me all your goodies, and lets do this thing!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Calling all Bands!
Calling all Local Area Bands! (from all over New England!)
Droppin Knowledge wants you!
A new season of local music is coming fast. WMBR Radio's weekly show "Droppin Knowledge with JoeG" is looking for your bands music, and even seeking bands to perform/appear live on the show!
mail your CD's/bio/one sheet to:
JoeG
c/o
WMBR Radio
3 Ames Street
Cambridge Mass
02139
Send it today!
Droppin Knowledge wants you!
A new season of local music is coming fast. WMBR Radio's weekly show "Droppin Knowledge with JoeG" is looking for your bands music, and even seeking bands to perform/appear live on the show!
mail your CD's/bio/one sheet to:
JoeG
c/o
WMBR Radio
3 Ames Street
Cambridge Mass
02139
Send it today!
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