IT’S HALLOWEEN!!!!!! October 31, 2008
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a comment
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! There’s lot’s going on tonight!!! We’ll start with our 3 “picks” of the night. Kicking it off with one of the many former employers of thecitypulse’s…
In Foxboro, Showcase Live Has the 13th Annual WZLX HALLOWEEN BASH!!! They have great music and cash prizes available to you.
$1,000 for first place
$300 for 2nd
$200 for 3rd
…and $200 for sexiest!
In Allston at Harpers Ferry check out The GIRLS, GUNS & GLORY - HALLOWEEN BASH with: ROGUE HEROES, SIZZLECHEST, RHYMES WITH DOLORES. Tickets are $15. Word is that G,G & G will be doing a set of Tom Petty tunes.
Our third “pick” of the night is happening over at Church in the Fenway. Ready??
IT”S A ROOTS ROCKIN’ HALLOWEEN AT CHURCH! Cover is $10.
- 12:20 - THE DIRTY TAKERS (FEATURING MEMBERS OF THE DIRTY TRUCKERS
- AND THE TAKERS
- AND WATTS)
- AS THE ROLLING STONES
- 11:30 - GOLDEN WEST MOTOR LODGE
- AS LUCERO
- 10:40 - THE BEAN PICKERS UNION
- AS WILCO
- 9:50 - THE BEES KNEES
- AS BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD
- 9:00 - MIKE MACDONALD & THE WIDOW MAKERS
- AS WHISKEYTOWN
For Halloween at Church they thought to host a bunch of local bands playing the music of, and posing as, some well known non-local bands!
Now on to the other shows around town.
 At Cafe 939 on Boylston Street it’s Beautiful Lies (Weezer Cover Show)/ Reel Big Fish Tribute Band. This is a FREE SHOW!!!!
The Club Scene looks like this… BOSTON:
featuring Rachael Yamagata, Meiko, Thao Nguyen, Samantha Crain, Jenny Owen Young at the Paradise.
CAMBRIDGE:
|
Celts Take on the Bulls at the Garden…Tickets are expensive.
Check out 
Middle East downstairs has 
Over at TT’s it’s The Rumble Strips at Midnight
Ryan Fitzsimmons is at the Lizard Lounge. Cover is $8.
in Porter Square features MIKE PRESS and JEREMY MOSES CURTIS. NO COVER!!!
It’s a HALLOWEEEN Party with The Tim Gearan Band over at Atwood’s Tavern
SOMERVILLE:
It’s Halloween at Johnny D’s with Booty Vortex Fright Night Disco Party w/costume contest and prizes!
Sally O’s has James Christensen and at
9:00p Attention Shoppers. NO COVER!!!
The Abbey has The COFFIN LIDS ANNUAL HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
(11:30)
Coffin Lids
(10:30)
The Acrobrats
(9:30)
The Egos
8:00 pub stage
Jay Allen
$8 costumes strongly encouraged
monster mash w sea monsters celebrate Halloween at Precinct
ALLSTON:
Celebrate Halloween in Allston Rock City at Great Scott with The Pill’s 6th Annual Halloween Show featuring:The Perennials as the Strokes
Wonderful Spells as The Kinks
The Sun Lee Sunbeam as Elastica
DJs Ken & Michael V.
Cover is $10
BRIGHTON:
Boston’s Regal Queen of the Blues Shirley Lewis and her Band.
NEW HAMPSHIRE:
Tesla is at The Hampton Beach Casino w/Pop Evil. Tickets are $27.00
That’s it for tonight. No matter where you end up, be safe. We’ll see you back here tomorrow at thecitypulse.com
Thursday the 30th… October 30, 2008
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a commentOne more day til Halloween!!!! I’m sure there are some early parties going on. Let’s take a look of what’s going on…
Of Montreal, a band that has been getting lots of press, kicks the Halloween thang into gear at the Orpheum. Tickets are $20 & $25. Here’s a set list from earlier this month:
“Id Engager”
“So Begins Our Alabee”
“Triphallus, To Punctuate!”
“She’s a Rejector”
“For Our Elegant Caste”
“Touched Something’s Hollow”
“Heimdalsgate Like a Promethean Curse”
“Gallery Piece”
“Wrath Pinned to the Mist and Other Games”
“Women’s Studies Victims”
“St. Exquisite Confessions”
“Eros’ Entropic Tundra”
“Nonpareil of Favor”
“October is Eternal”
“Wicked Wisdom”
“Disconnect the Dots”
“And I’ve Seen a Bloody Shadow”
“Plastis Wafers”
“Beware Our Nubile Miscreants”
“Mingusings”
“A Sentence of Sorts in Kongsvinger”
Encore:
“Smells Like Teen Spirit”
“Gronlandic Edit”
World Class trumpeter Sean Jones is back at Cafe 939 on Boylston St. Cover is $10.
So You Think You Can Dance Tour hits the Agganis Arena for show #2. Featuring the Top 10 Finalists from the hit television show! CHELSIE - COURTNEY - GEV - JESSICA - JOSHUA - KATEE KHERINGTON - MARK - TWITCH - WILL Performing their hottest routines in Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tango, Broadway, Salsa and more live on stage!!! Tickets are $35.50 & $52.50
The Clubs look like this…
The Paradise has one of our “pick” show of the night. Ingrid Michaelson with David Ford. Doors at 8 PM; 18+ show. Tickets are $15. She just released her second album.
The Beehive has The Bruce Bartlett Quartet. They’re onstage at 10.
Church presents A PRE-HALLOWEEN BASH WITH DESTROY BABYLON PERFORMING ALL OF THE CLASH’S “LONDON CALLING” PLUS THE MACROTONES AS THE JB’S AND THE WELL!!!
Bill’s Bar on Landsdowne Street features 
CAMPUS (18+). Live Bands all night.
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East upstairs has Elephant House, Prolyphic, Left Over Wine (CD Release)
18+ $10 Cover.
Downstairs at the Middle East is busy with Apollo Sunshine, Tulsa, Previously On Lost, Passenger (from the UK) 18+ Cover is $12.
TT’s features The Secret Sea at Midnight
Crushes
11:00pm
Boston Typewriter Orchestra
10:00pm
Orgy Of Noise
9:00pm
Cover is $9.
It’s a Halloween DJ Blowout at the Plough with Steve, Doty, Christine and Jared. Everything gets underway @ 10.
Club Passim has The Low Anthem and The David Wax Museum. Cover is $12.
The Lizard Lounge presents Bill Janovitz and Crown Victoria with Special Guest Todd Thibaud. Cover is $7.
in Porter Square has our other “pick” of the night. THE BEATLE BUTCHERS along with JEN KEARNEY. The Butchers put on a great show. NO COVER!!!!
Bryan Pero and the Tired Horses are on stage at Atwood’s Tavern.
The Cantab Lounge features
Scullers has 16 year old saxophonist Grace Kelly. Grace is also a singer songwriter, composer/arranger from Brookline, Massachusetts. Having studied saxophone since the age of ten, she is rapidly making her way up in the jazz music world. Grace’s talents far outstrip others her age.
SOMERVILLE:
Johnny D’s has Gregorio Uribe Band tonight.
Sally O’s features Knuckledusters at 9:00p. NO COVER!!!
The Abbey is busy with (11:45)
Hey Now Morris Fader
10:45
The Wild Business
9:45
Alan Cohen Experience
9:00
3:27’s
Cover is $8
ALLSTON:
Great Scott has the triple threat of Dungen, Headdress, and Big Bear Cover is $14.
BRIGHTON:
The Philip Pemberton Band is at Smoken’ Joe’s
Tomorrow is Halloween but you can still get out and have fun tonight. Check back for all your Hallow’s Eve parties right here at thecitypulse.com
Wednesday October 29th October 29, 2008
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a commentIt’s the middle of the week, humpday if you will. Let’s take a look at what’s happenin’…
We’ll start with our “pick” of the night. Coldplay at the TD Banknorth Garden. Tickets are $49.50, $77.50 & $97.50. Here’s a set list form early on in the tour. My guess is that it hasn’t changed much:
Life in Technicolor / Violet Hill / Clocks / In My Place / Viva la Vida / 42 / Yes / The Scientist / Chinese Sleep Chant / God Put a Smile Upon Your Face / Square One / Speed of Sound / Trouble / Lost / Strawberry Swing / Yellow / Death Will Never Conquer / I’ll Fix You / Lovers in Japan > Reign of Love / Death and All His Friends
Recognize this pretty face??? It’s jewish rap sensation Matisyahu!!! He’s at the Orpheum. Tickets are $25, $29 & $35.
This is Sean Jones. As you can tell he’s a world class trumpeter. He’s playing Berklee’s Cafe 939 on Boylston St tonight. Tickets are just $10.
The “So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2008″ hits the Agganis Arena at BU. Featuring the Top 10 Finalists from the hit television show! CHELSIE - COURTNEY - GEV - JESSICA - JOSHUA - KATEE - KHERINGTON - MARK - TWITCH - WILL Performing their hottest routines in Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tango, Broadway, Salsa and more live on stage!!!
Due to the physical nature of the performances, not all dancers may perform /dancers subject to change. Tickets are $35.50 & $52.50.
Here’s what the clubs look like…
Born Ruffians with Plants and Animals along with Harris
doors at 7 PM; 18+ show. Tickets are $10.
The Beehive in the South End has Electric guitarist Bill Martin who will be bringing the spirit of 1970’s bohemian SoHo to the Beehive stage.
Church in the Fenway features DYNAMITE CLUB (NYC/JAPAN) WITH TRISTAN DE CUNHA + THE MEASUREMEN + THE HANGMAN’S ALPHABET. Cover is $8.
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East upstairs has The Stolen Records, Deal’s Gone Bad (fr. Chicago), Mile 21 – 18+ $9
The Middle East Downstairs presents Legendary Pink Dots, Video DJ Jon Whitney (Brainwashed) – 18+ $15
TT’s has Acoustic Chatter at 11:30pm
Woven
10:40pm
Hadoken
9:50pm
The Baltic Sea
9:00pm
Bad Art Ensemble hits the Plough and Stars stage at 10.
The Dennis Brennan Band is at the Lizard Lounge with special guest Jennifer Kimball. Cover is $8.
in Porter Square spotlights The Gilded Splinters and THE AUTUMN HOLLOW BAND. NO COVER!!!
It’s Pub Quiz night at Atwood’s Tavern. That gets underway @ 7.
Scullers has MINA AGOSSI Tickets are $18.
SOMERVILLE:
The Abbey features Red Quiet Residency at
11:45
Red Quiet
10:45
Family Of Love
9:45
The Darker Hues
9:00
Big Big Bucks
$7
7:00 Pub Stage
The Fading Captains
Sally O’s has their weekly Poker night. NO COVER!!!
THE REX COMPLEX is at Precinct
ALLSTON:
INDIE ROCK PARADE!!!! CNC Music Productions brings you their signature Indie Rock Parade featuring five up and coming independent Boston bands for only seven bucks.
Great Scott has the triple bill of The Spoilers, Get Laid and Sonofabitch. All for just $7.
BRIGHTON:
Every Wednesday Alizonia plays the best of blues, jazz, and a mix of torch songs only at Smoken’ Joe’s…And yes she takes requests.
That’s it for Wednesday. Make sure you check back everyday to see where you can go right here at thecitypulse.com
Roctober is almost over :( October 28, 2008
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a commentHere it is Tuesday before Halloween. World Series game 5 will resume tonight at 8 in Philly on Fox. They will pick up where they left off last night. The 6th inning. Bud Selig is the worst commissioner ever. Can you imagine if the Sox were in it?? Suspending the game would have been UNACCEPTABLE!!!! No one cares about this series. That’s why you have to go out tonight and see these shows…
First up. Basketball is back!!!! Banner 17 will be raised to the rafters!!! The Celts take on the Cavs as they open their season. The game is SOLD OUT. Have no fear, there will be scalpers outside the Garden ready to rip you off as I witnessed the other night at THE WHO.
Celtic(pr: Keltic) Thunder is at the Agganis Arena. This show has nothing to do with the event at the Garden. Celtic Thunder, a brand-new show created and produced by Sharon Browne, features the talents of five soloists: Damian McGinty (age 14), Keith Harkin (age 21), Ryan Kelly (age 28), Paul Byrom (age 29) and George Donaldson (age 40). The result is a refreshing mix of traditional Irish and pop classics with amazing ensemble pieces that bring the five distinct voices together. Tickets are $57.50, $47.50, $37.50.
The Clubs are looking like this…
BOSTON:
The Paradise has Murs with Kidz in the Hall, Rapper Big Pooh, Isaiah
doors at 7 PM; 18+ show. Tickets are $12.
The Beehive in the South End has the Pinch Bottom Burlesque at 8.
Church in the Fenway rocks out with LOS STRAITJACKETS WITH LAIKA & THE COSMONAUTS AND THE ALRIGHTERS. Tickets are $15
Over on Landsdowne St at Bill’s Bar check out BERKLEE’S FINEST
w/ A Ruch of Blood (Coldplay tribute)
Ben Fold Four (Ben Folds Five tribute)
Misery Business (Paramore tribute)
When Incubus Attacks (Incubus tribute)
18+, $10
Doors: 8:00pm
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East Upstairs has One for the Team (The Militia Group), Age Rings, Boo and Boo Too (Lawrence KS), Quixote. Cover is $9.
TT’s is busy with Castanets at
11:15pm
Dylan Metrano and Paper Birds
10:15pm
Mark Schwaber & Sara Gomes
9:15pm
Cover is $8.
Michael Tarbox hits the Plough’s stage at 10pm.
Session Americana is at the Lizard Lounge for their weekly residency. Cover is $8.
in Porter Square features Christine Baze and QWILL. NO COVER!!!
Atwood’s Tavern presents Liam Davenport.
SOMERVILLE:
Over at Sally O’s it’s Gabrielle Agachiko on stage at 9. NO COVER!!!
SOMERVILLE CAMBRIDGE ALL STARS are at Precinct for their Tuesday residency.
ALLSTON:
ALPHA PHI presents “JAIL AND BAIL” featuring DEAR HAVANAH & THE GIBS.
Great Scott has The Ice Cream Social (50s + 60s Dance Party), DJ Chris Devlin (Spank Rock) and DJ E-Marce (Paper | Throwed). Cover is $7.
BRIGHTON:
Every Tuesday is Fat Tuesday at Smoken’ Joe’s Barbeque featuring the Gumbo Kings playing New Orleans blues, R&B, and jazz. Oh - and Joe’s famous Gumbo…ENJOY!!!
WHAT’S NEW IN MUSIC & MOVIES???? Let’s see…
Ryan Adams and the Cardinals - Cardinology - This is a companion piece to last years Easy Tiger. It also turns out to be one of his best efforts.
The Cure - 4:13 Dream - So, like, The Cure is back and stuff. They’re still trying to return to their “Friday I’m In Love” vibe…keep looking Mr. Smith.
Eagles of Death Metal - Heart On - This is the “pick” of the week. One of thecitypulses favorite underground bands. These guys rock. Josh Homme and Jesse Hughs have even recorded a ballad for this, their 3rd, record.
Kaiser Chiefs - Off with Their Heads - After their last album I thought they could do no wrong. After well over a dozen listens to this album. They have still yet to “wang my chung.”
Pink - Funhouse - Another “divorce” album enters the music annals for the 21st century. Pink makes a very open and honest record.
Snow Patrol - A Hundred Million Suns - Is this the album that makes them bonafide stars??? If you’re already a fan of SP. Well, we have good news. This could be their best album so far.
Bloc Party - Intimacy - This is just as good as their last release…only darker.
Ry Cooder - Anthology: THe UFO has landed - 34 tracks covering a 38 year career?? It doesn’t add up. However, if you’re a casual fan of Mr. Cooder’s then this is for you.
Toby Keith - That Don’t Make Me a Bad Guy - His 13th release. May he have good luck.
Kottonmouth Kings - The Green Album - Just in time for Question 2. This is a pro-weed album from the Kings of Kottonmouth. “Pack your bowls” and give this a listen.
Lady Gaga - The Fame - Perez Hilton loves Ms. Gaga. She’s already a famous DJ. She sounds a little like Gwen Stefani. I’d rather have Gwen then(hey that rhymes)
John Legend - Evolver - Will the 3rd time be a charm??? We’ll see.
Loreena McKennitt - A Midwinter Night’s Dream - Ms. McK gives us a holiday album recorded at Peter Gabriel’s studio.
Brian McKnight - I’ll Be Home For Christmas - Duh! What do you think he’s singing on this album???
Shawn Mullins - Live at The Variety Playhouse - Recorded last year in his hometown of Atlanta GA, Mr. Mullins delivers a very solid show.
David Benoit - Charlie Brown Themes - Hmmm, I wonder what this album sounds like??
Rascal Flatts - Greatest Hits Vol 1 - I love when they make it easy.
Susan Tedeschi - Back To The River - We saved the best for last. Norwell native continues to wow us with her soulful voice. Her hubby Derek Trucks pops up on the record as well.
DVD’s
Animal House - 30th Anniversary Edition
Jewel - Essential Live
Journey to the Center of the Earth 3d
Kit Kittredge - An American Girl
Lynyrd Skynyrd - Sweet Home Alabama - Live 96
Mystery Science Theatre 3000 - 20th Anniversary Edition
NBA Champions 2008 Boston Celtics: Special Edition
Willie Nelson/Wynton Marsalis - Live from Jazz at Lincoln
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Runnin’ Down a Dream
Pink Floyd - London & Cambridge
Polar Express - 3D
Return to the Rafters - Boston Celtics
WOW!!! A lot of shows and a ton of new music and movies. Enjoy your Tuesday and we’ll see you back here tomorrow at thecitypulse.com
Welcome to All Hallows Week!!! October 27, 2008
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a commentHalloween is Friday. There’s lots of parties and shows this week so let’s get started…
JAM’N 94.5 PRESENTS MONSTER JAM 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden for the 14th year. Performers include JAY-Z, Lil’ Wayne and NE-YO…just to name a few. Tickets are $25.00, $47.50, $57.50, $77.50, $127.50 and $252.50.
Over at the Roxy it’s UH HUH HER Doors @ 7 / Show @ 8 18+ Event Tickets: $20 Tickets available at: Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com
Let’s see what’s going on at the clubs…
Matthew Sweet with The Bridges is at the Paradise.
doors at 7 PM; 18+ show. Tix are $20.
Tonight at the Beehive in the South End will be a paring of their favorite drummers Renato Malavasi as well at the great Gary Fieldman for some beautiful inspired drumming. They will be joined by electric guitarist Bruce Ferrara and some surpise guests…You have to go and see what will happen. Calling all drumming fanatics.
Church in the Fenway has WARRIOR SOUL + HACKMAN + SHRAM + MONGREL AND SPECIAL GUESTS THE STONED. Tickets are $10.
YES! THAT WARRIOR SOUL! THE ONE AND ONLY! Kory and his crew are coming to Church to rock out and shake things up. Here’s to hoping they do their awesome Joy Division cover!
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East upstairs has - The Dig, Army Navy, Device (fr. UK),Butterknife Cover is $8. It’s an 18+ show.
TT’s features Von Bondies at 11:35pm(they do the theme for Rescue Me)
The Shys
10:40pm
Blackstrap
9:50pm
The Takeover UK
9:00pm
Cover is $11.
Up the street on Mass Ave the Plough has at 10pm JoeB presenting CIGARETTE TRICKS DJ night with JoeB and Friends.
Club Passim has a very special night with Harvard College Veritas Records Night with Cahd Cannon, Chris Powers, Caitlin Crump, Cat Tuttle and Kelsey Quigley with Jesse Soursourian. Show starts at 7 and cover is $7.
in Porter Square features SHWANG featuring Anita Suhanin
along with THE TIM GEARAN BAND. NO COVER!!!
It’s Rachael Priceand Lyle Brewer- 9:00PM on stage at Atwood’s Tavern.
Johnny D’s has their weekly Trivia and Free Pizza Night!!!!
Sally O’s has the double bill of (7:00p) Cheapshots Comedy Club and (10:00) Infinite Ensemble. NO COVER!!!
THE MIKE HASTINGS BAND is at Precinct tonight for their Monday Residency.
ALLSTON:
KICK DRUM with: PRAY FOR POLANSKI, THE LOVE CELL & WIDESCREEN EDITION.
|
Great Scott has Pit Er Pat and Teletext Cover is $8.
Pretty good lineup for a Monday night. Get out and support local music. Don’t forget that tomorrow is “new release” day for cd’s and dvd’s. See you here at thecitypulse.com