THURSDAY
Blues night
Who: Blues with Dave Sag
Where: The Rhumb Line, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
FRIDAY
Franklin Fridays
Who: Linda Amero Trio
Where: The Franklin Cafe, Gloucester
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Local vocalist, Linda Amero, invites different guest jazz musicians each week to join her. This week she is featuring Steve Heck on piano and Bronek Suchnaneck on bass. For dinner reservations, call 978-283-7888.
Who's your daddy?
Who: Slingdaddy
Where: The Rhumb Line, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
A Pop, rock, and reggae band.
It's Generational
Who: Generation Gap
Where: Elliott's at the Blackburn, Gloucester
When: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Generation Gap will be playing their brand of rock and roll that includes a mix of great covers like Dave Matthews, Tom Petty, John Mayer, Matchbox 20 and Lynyrd Skynyrd as well as some catchy originals that are fan favorites. With vocal capabilities not often heard on the club scene, the "family" band consists of the father son trio of Craig, Jason and Cory Eliot with long time, well known north shore musicians Dave Koen and Bob Bradford.
SATURDAY
One World Coffeehouse
Who: Lissa Schneckenburger
Where: One World Coffeehouse at the First Universalist Church in Essex
When: 8 p.m.
The traditional music of New England can be as warm and comforting as a winter fire or as potent and exhilarating as a summer thunderstorm. Fiddler and singer, Lissa is a master of both moods, a winsome, sweet-voiced singer who brings new life to old ballads and a skillful, dynamic fiddler who captures the driving rhythm and carefree joy of dance tunes old and new. The event is handicap accessible and a donation of $15 is suggested. For reservations, call 978-325-3252. For more information about the artist, visit lissafiddler.com.
Powerhouse
Who: Megan McKenzie Band
Where: Elliot's at the Blackburn, Gloucester
When: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.
Megan McKenzie Band features the powerful vocals of up-and-coming local talent, Megan Downey backed by local veterans of the local music scene. The band performs hits from the 60's to the present.
Rockwell
Who: John Rockwell
Where: The Rhumb Line, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
An acoustic duo.
School's in session
Who: The classmates (formerly "class of '66)
Where: The Gull Restaurant and Sports Pub
When: 8:30 p.m.
Dance the night away to the timeless classics. All your favorite hits of the 60s, 70s, and more!
SUNDAY
Big Foot invades!
Who: Sasquach
Where: The Rhumb Line, Gloucester
When: 8 p.m.
Well known Gloucester fisherman, Paul "Sasquach" Cohan heads the band which plays 60's and 70's classics.
Celtic Music Session
Who: Michael O'Leary & Friends
Where: Elliott's at the Blackburn, Gloucester
When: 5 to 8 p.m.
In the style of an Irish house or pub 'seisiun,' an acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries.
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Tunes on the Town runs regularly in the Arts/Leisure section every Thursday and lists musical events that are happening over the weekend. If you would like to list your gig please send an e-mail to spytlik@gloucestertimes.com. To ensure your gig gets listed, your e-mail should be formatted like the who, where, when listings above. You can also look for these events online at gloucestertimes.com/pulife.
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