Finally Friday!!!! Last weekend of June!!!! June 26, 2009
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , 2commentsHere we go, the last weekend of June!!! Time is just flying by!!!! Let’s see what’s happening tonight…
BOSTON:
The House of Blues has the Emergenza Final. Tickets are $20.
Comedian Jamie Kennedy hits the Wilbur Theatre tonite. TIx are $23 & $29.
The Paradise features Buffalo Tom with Mean Creek, Chris Campion doors at 8 PM; 18+ show.
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Demi Lovato is at the Agganis Arena with David Archuletta. Tickets are $39.50 & $49.50.
Church in the Fenway has SUPER SOUL SPECTACULAR!!
- SWINEDELLS
- JORDAN VALENTINE & THE SUNDAY SAINTS
- JENNY DEE AND THE DELINQUENTS
- BLACK MOSETTES
- YOUNG TREMORS
A KILLER Lineup of Boston Soul / R&B / 1960’s Girl Group
Bring your dancing shoes and GET ON DOWN!!
This should be a fun night with some of the areas BEST!!
Cover is $10.

The Hard Rock presents Stepping Feet - Dave Matthews Band Tribute With Special Guests: Matt Schwachman Band & Clayton Senne. Tix are $12.
FOXBORO:

Showcase Live has Spread Eagle - A Tribute to the Eagles. Cover is $15.
WORCESTER:
The Palladium features Pro-Pain with Sworn Enemy and Mantic Ritual. Cover is $17.
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East upstairs has Kudgel, Black Helicopter, Bob Evans (reunion), Guerrero, Mead Hall – 18+ $9 – NOTE: 8pm Doors
The Middle East Downstairs features Trust v. Banger with DJs Roguewaves and Jay K (So Dope), Black ELement & Durkin – 18+ $10
TT’s gets their groove on with Latex Lily pres. Night Of The Dolls “Noir”

Check out at 10:30pm
Sara Levesque Band at the Plough.
It’s Ropeadope Night at the Lizard Lounge with Leo Genovese, Japhy Ryder and Tim Collins. Cover is $10.
in Porter Square has at 10:00 PM
ORGAN IN ORBIT…NO COVER!!!!
The Tim Gearan Band is at Atwood’s Tavern.
in Harvard Square has Ken Reid hosting Leah Dubie, Chris Fleming, Erin Judge, Julie K., Tim Messenger, Jen Myszkowski, Erik Charles Nielsen, Gary Petersen, Joe Picirillo. Cover is $10
SOMERVILLE:
Johnny D’s features BRONZE RADIO RETURN and STEPANIAN
Sally O’s has at 6:00p Radioactive Rustlers and at 9:00p Sarcasmatics. NO COVER!!!

Check out
Bull McCabe’s has Two Worlds.
ALLSTON:

Harpers Ferry goes back to the 90’s with DAYS OF THE NEW, LA MOB and BREAK THE DARK (ACOUSTIC). Cover is $15.
BRIGHTON:
The Charlie River Band is at Porter Belly’s.
CAPE COD MELODY TENT:
Susan Tedeschi with special guest Shemekia Copeland…Tickets are $33.25 - $49.25
Have a great Friday night. Be safe and we’ll see you back here at thecitypulse.com
Tuesday the 23rd… June 23, 2009
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , 6commentsIt’s Tuesday and it’s still crappy out. Here are a few reasons to leave your dwelling tonite…
BOSTON:
Church in the Fenway has
Awesome night of pop punk!
Asian Man Recording artists Kepi Ghoulie with band.
(ex- Lookout Recording artist The Groovie Ghoulies)
The Pleasure Kills.. hailing from San Francisco
“This is absolutely pure power pop goodness, complete with sticky sweet female vocals. This is what heaven is like, I am sure of it.”
- Maximum Rock N Roll. Cover is $8.
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East upstairs features Team Robespierre (fr. Brooklyn), Chinese Stars, Big Digits, Truman Peyote – 18+ $9 – NOTE: 8pm Doors
TT’s has The Wooden Birds feat. Andrew Kenny of American Analog Set
11:00pm
Other Lives
10:00pm
Hatcham Social
9:00pm
Cover is $10.

The Plough presents Stupidity
from Sweden CD release
Skinny Mike
of the Coffin Lids
Check out King Wilkie along with the Parkington Sisters and Heavy Hometown at the Lizard Lounge. Cover is $7.
in Porter Square has at 7:00 PM
Cassavettes and at 10:00 PM THE MOVING CO.
the residency continues . . .NO COVER!!!!!
Hayride! is at Atwood’s Tavern.
in Harvard Square features Mystery Lounge! Professional magicians! Bring the kids to the Show! All over 14 welcome! The Magic Of Lyn!! with guests Steve Kradolfer, David Oliver and guest comedian Gray Petersen Cover is $10
SOMERVILLE:
Johnny D’s presents YOUSSOUPHA SIDIBE from West Africa,
9:00p Jess Tardy is at Sally O’s. No Cover!!!

Over at Precinct it’s
Bull McCabe’s in Union Square has the David Johnston Band.
The Somerville Theatre features Comics Against Cancer. Tix are $20 & $30.
ALLSTON:
Great Scott features Totally Michael and Prizzy Prizzy Please . Cover is $9
NEW RELEASES:
CD’s
SHAWN COLVIN, -Live- The title sez it all
DEF LEPPARD-Adrenalize (Deluxe Edition)-
DEF LEPPARD-Pyromania (Deluxe Edition)-Breakout the spandex and hairspray!!!!
DINOSAUR JR.-Farm (2 CD Deluxe Edition) One of the many deluxe editions being released this week
DREAM THEATER-Black Clouds & Silver Lining-
DREAM THEATER-Black Clouds & Silver Lining (Deluxe)-Seee!!!
GINUWINE-A Man’s Thoughts-This should be worth it.
GOATWHORE-Carving Out The Eyes Of God-Great name. Don’t know what the music is like.
GOD HELP THE GIRL (BELLE & SEBASTIAN)-God Help The Girl-Belle & Sebastian…yer sooo clever.
GRAND PUBA-Retroactive-This has nothing to do with the Flintstone’s.
PATTERSON HOOD, -Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs)-Good buzz on this record. Great title too.
LEMONHEADS-Varshons-They’re baaack
BOB MARLEY, & WAILERS-B Is For Bob-Reggae music for the kiddies.
MARS VOLTA-Octahedron-More strangeness from these guys.
JOHN MELLENCAMP, -Life, Death, Love And Freedom (Deluxe Edition)-More deluxe packaging.
TIFT MERRITT, -Buckingham Solo: Live- More live music…yeah
REM-Reckoning (Deluxe Edition)-When will this madness end???
SOUNDTRACK-HANGOVER
SOUNDTRACK-I LOVE YOU BETH COOPER
SOUNDTRACK-TRANSFORMERS-*Score* Revenge Of The Fallen (Linkin Park)
SOUNDTRACK-TRANSFORMERS-Revenge Of The Fallen
REGINA SPEKTOR, -Far
REGINA SPEKTOR, -Far (CD/DVD)Her sophomoric release. Very curious to hear this.
TONIC-A Casual Affair: Best Of Tonic-Another title that’s hard to decipher.
VARIOUS ARTISTS-AWAY WE GO-
VARIOUS ARTISTS-MUGGS PRESENTS-Soul Assassins: Intermission-
VARIOUS ARTISTS-PSYCHOPATHIC RECORDS-Psychopathic Murder Mix-
VOIVOD-Infini- I’m surprised these guys are still around.
PETE YORN -Back & Fourth- Always good stuff from this guy.
DVD’s
BACKWOODS-
BLUE CHEER-Rocks Europe
CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC
GIRLS NEXT DOOR-Season 5
INKHEART
JESUS SON
LAST YEAR AT MARIENBAD-Criterion Collection-
LEGEND OF THE BOG
LENNON/PLASTIC ONO BAND-Live In Toronto ‘69
MY DINNER WITH ANDRE-Criterion Collection-
PINK PANTHER 2-
ROMANCE COLLECTION-$14.99
SIMON SAYS
TOM & JERRY-Chuck Jones Collection
WALTZ WITH BASHIR
There ya have it. Enjoy your Tuesday. See you back here tomorrow at thecitypulse.com
Thirsty Thursday the 18th… June 18, 2009
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , 2commentsThe Sox are on fire!!!!
They have another game with the Marlins, Jon Lester will take the mound.
There is rain in the forecast, so if the game doesn’t happen here’s what you can do instead…
BOSTON:
The House Of Blues goes back to the 80’s with the Regeneration Tour featuring ABC with Wang Chung, Cutting Crew.
Church in the Fenway has
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East upstairs has Jounce (fr. NYC), Broken River Prophet, Miss Fairchild, Fatal Film - 18+ $8adv/$9dos - NOTE: 8pm Doors
The Middle East downstairs features Four to the Floor Presents Work: Boston’s After-Pride Dance Party - Featuring DJ D’hana and RIZZLA (of The Neighborhood and Kiki), DJChris Ewen (of Heroes and former head DJ at Manray), and Joseph Colbourne (of the Milky Way’s Color) - Hosted by Johnny Blazes, performing numbers in between sets – 18+ $5 for 21+, $15 for under 21 – NOTE: 9pm doors
TT’s has Pansy Division
11:00pm
The Fatal Flaw
10:00pm
The Motion Sick
9:05pm
Cover is $10

The Plough & Stars presents 10:30pm
Robin Lane + Johnny Angel +Angeline
The Lizard Lounge has Deva Mahal(daughter of Taj Mahal) and her band with special guests The Nephrock Allstars. Cover is $10.
in Porter Square features at 7:00 PM
10:00 PM
Rebecca Muir
NO COVER!!!
Atwood’s Tavern has The Chip Smith Project
in Harvard Square features Zach Sherwin! Guests Cesar Cervantes, Wes Hazard, Joe Laroche, Bruce Lerner, Gary Petersen, Anthony Scibelli, Rob Turbovsky, Matt Wilding, and special guest Rob Cantrell. Cover is $8.
SOMERVILLE:
Sally O’s has 8:00p Jodi Griffith, Eric Colville, Mr. Reliable. NO COVER!!!

Precinct hosts the
Bull McCabe’s has the Summer Villians
HAMPTON BEACH, NH

The Black Crowes visit the Hampton Beach Casino. Tix are $39. Here’s a set list from earlier this month…
Movin’ On Down The Line
Wiser Time
Jealous Again
Goodbye Daughters Of The Revolution
High Head Blues
Nonfiction
Poor Elijah - Tribute To Johnson (Medley)
Downtown Money Waster ->
Take Off From The Future ->
Thorn In My Pride
Oh Josephine
Soul Singing
Remedy
MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
The New Kids!!! with Jesse McCartney and Jabbawockeez. Tix are $65 & $85
Have fun tonite!!! We’ll see you back here at thecitypulse.com
Toosday the 16th… June 16, 2009
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , 1 comment so farIt’s Tuesday and there’s lots going on.
BOSTON:

The Sox welcome the Marlins. Wakefield is on the mound for the Sox.
The Agganis Arena has Earth, Wind & Fire along with Chicago. Tix are $35, $65 & $97.
MANSFIELD:
The Comcast Center presents the Dropkick Murphys opening for Aerosmith. Tickets are still available. Aerosmith will be performing their epic album “Toys in The Attic” in its entirety!!!! TIckets are verrrry expensive during these hard economic times. Go if you can afford it. Tix top out @ $200!!!!
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East upstairs has Sincerely. The Management; Keep Me Conscious;Highfire Skyline (CD Release); Fly Upright Kite – 18+ $9 – NOTE: 8pm Doors
TT’s features Big Big Buildings
11:30pm
Ashpark
10:40pm
I, Pistol
9:50pm
Tree Frog Avengers
9:00pm
Cover is $7
The Plough has FOLKFEST with Chick Granning (scarce) + Abbie Barrett + Kaitlin Dibble
King Wilkie is at the Lizard along with the Parkington Sisters and One Happy Island. Cover is $7
in Porter Square has at 7:00 PM
Cassavettes
every tuesday in june!
10:00 PM
THE MOVING CO.
NO COVER!!!
in Harvard Square presents Mystery Lounge! Professional magicians Mike Bent and Joe Howard, the classic fool work of Alex Foolski; and guest comedian Gary Petersen. Cover is $10.
SOMERVILLE:
Johnny D’s has THREE TALL PINES and
presents John Frazee Trio…NO COVER!!!

Precinct has THE NATE WILSON BAND

If its Tuesday, then that means that the David Johnston Band is at Bull McCabe’s in Union Square!!!
ALLSTON:
Great Scott in Allston has The Narrow Channels Thom Moran (Bon Savants). Cover is $7.
Now it’s time for the New Releases!!!!
CD’s
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Humpday the 10th!!!! June 10, 2009
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a commentWelcome to Wednesday!!!! Game 2 of the Sox/Yankees series happens tonight.
Not into the baseball??? Well, here’s what you can do…
BOSTON:
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Across the street from Fenway. The House of Blues has Jenny Lewis with Deer Tick, Farmer Dave Scher. Tickets are $20.
Check out Lori McKenna opening for KingBilly at the Berklee Performance Center. Tickets are $12.
The Paradise features Meat Puppets [bio] withRetribution Gospel Choir
doors at 7 PM; 18+ show. Tickets are $15.
Church in the Fenway presents along with WFNX,
B LIVE with
WFNX and Bacardi are hosting Round Three of the B Live Concert Series at Church of Boston, and we need you to come out and help us pick a winner! One local band will go on to open up for Matt & Kim at the House of Blues on June 18th, so be sure to show your support!
FOXBORO:

Showcase Live has The Ultimate Abba Tribute - Bjorn Again. Tickets are $20 & $30.
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East Upstairs presents Joe Lally (of Fugazi), Glorytellers (ex-Karate), The Soft Drugs – 18+ $10 – NOTE: 8pm Doors
TT’s is busy with Blind Pilot
11:05pm
Local Natives
10:05pm
Jim Bunie
9:15pm
Tix are $12
The Dennis Brennan Band is at the Lizard Lounge with Mia Dyson. Cover is $8.
in Porter Square features at 7:00 PM
Melvern Taylor
and His Fabulous Meltones…NO COVER!!!
Atwood’s Tavern has their weekly Pub Quiz
in Harvard Square features Gary Petersen hosting Fresh Faces: Kevin Anglin, Jessie Baade, Jimmy Bowes, Benny Bosch, Maxx Foxx, Howie, Wes Hazard, Daniel Forlano, Shane Mauss, Roman Pierce, Sean Sullivan, Jimmy Tingle, Tim Vargulish. Cover is $8.
Bull McCabe’s features David Wells.