THURSDAY
The Towering Trubador
Who: Ned Nugent Band¬ ¬
Where: Dog Bar, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
Heavy-duty Soul, rock & roll roots and an unhealthy dose of Zappa-Induced disdain for normalcy twist in this Towering Trubador. As a performing musician, Ned Nugent has spent most of his life living for music-as-art. In a time of ever tightening corporate control of what gets heard, Ned Nugent stands firm behind his own unique vision. Ned's Band features Brian Alex and Dickie Paris.
Saggyness
Who: Dave Sag's Blues party
Where: The Rhumb Line, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
FRIDAY
Tunes of all types
Who: Atwater-Donnelly Duo
Where: Old Sloop Coffeehouse at the First Congregational Church of Rockport
When: 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Award-winning, internationally-recognized fold duo Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly will present a program of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, hymns, dance tunes, and original works. In celebration of the season, they will sing ancient and new carols from a variety of backgrounds. Visit rockportucc.org/oldsloopcoffeehouse.htm for more information.
That's a wrap
Who: Hoodoo Revelator
Where: Latitude 43, Gloucester
When: 9:15 pm
It's their last gig on the North Shore until April 2010! Rock-n-Blues band Hoodoo Revelator has been busy playing all around the Greater Boston area and will be at Lat 43 to perform their originals along with their versions of blues and rock classics. For the next four months, HR will be in the studio rehearsing new material and producing a new CD. For more info see their web site at hoodoo.revelator.com.
Gloucester Babylonians
Who: ...of Babylon¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬ ¬
Where: Dog Bar, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
A night of live band karaoke. If you have ever wanted to be a singer in a rock and roll band — this is you chance. With a library of music and lyric sheets for hundreds of songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s, you're sure to find the right song to flex your golden pipes.
Give me the runaround
Who: The Runaround
Where: The Rhumb Line, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
The Runaround play recognizable rock tunes as well as their own originals.
SATURDAY
Mack attack
Who: Joe Mack Band
Where: Dog Bar, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, Joe Mack has a history of performing in a variety of situations for over 25 years. His musical travels have taken him across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Joe also traveled to England in 1993, 1995-1998, where he performed with Gail Moran Corea (Chick Corea's wife) as well as percussionist extraordinaire Hossam Ramzy (Page & Plant, Peter Gabriel, The Rolling Stones and many others). Currently Joe is appearing with his own band, The Joe Mack Band, in and around the New England area to rave reviews. Come and see for yourself what the buzz about this extraordinarily hot performer is all about.
Damn Deelinquents
Who: Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents
Where: The Rhumb Line, Gloucester
When: 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Jenny Dee and the Deelinquents, who were just nominated for "Best New Act" at the Boston Music Awards, will be on hand for a full evening of girl group rock-and-soul. Featuring members of The Downbeat 5, The Gravel Pit, The Gentlemen, Papas Fritas, Eric Salt and Electric City, and the Phil Aiken Army, the eight-piece Deelinquents have been giving the girl-group-rave-up a modern treatment while bringing all comers onto the dance floor.
SUNDAY
Acoustic Sundays
Who: Lisa Marie
Where: Dog Bar, Gloucester
When: 8 p.m.
We are proud to have the amazing Lisa Marie host Dog Bar Sunday this week. Complimenting her soulful vocal stylings will be Silvertone Steve on Guitar.
Celtic Music Session
Who: Michael O'Leary & Friends
Where: Elliott's, 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.
Estes and Griddings
Who: Allen Estes & Orville Giddings
Where: The Rhumb Line, Gloucester
When: 9 p.m.
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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.
