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.This is our 300th Post!!!! June 9, 2009
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a commentIt’s been a little over a year since we started thecitypulse.com and thank you for all of your support. Let’s see what’s going on for our Tuesday night. Don’t forget, new releases for DVD’s & CD’s at the end of this post…
BOSTON:



Hmmm, I wonder who’s visiting Fenway this week. Red Sox have the Yankees in town. Beckett is on the mound tonite.
The Decemberists are at the Bank of America Pavillion with Robyn Hitchcock and the Venus 3. Tickets are $20 & $32.50. Here’s a recent Decemberists set list:
- Prelude
- The Hazards of Love 1 (The Prettiest Whistles Won’t Wrestle the Thistles Undone)
- A Bower Scene
- Won’t Want for Love (Margaret in the Taiga)
- The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)
- The Queen’s Approach
- Isn’t It a Lovely Night?
- The Wanting Comes in Waves/Repaid
- An Interlude
- The Rake’s Song
- The Abduction of Margaret
- The Queen’s Rebuke / The Crossing
- Annan Water
- Margaret in Captivity
- The Hazards of Love 3 (Revenge!)
- The Wanting Comes in Waves (Reprise)
- The Hazards of Love 4 (The Drowned)
- Encore:
- Shiny
- July, July!
- The Bachelor and the Bride
- The Engine Driver
- Shankill Butchers
- 16 Military Wives
- Dracula’s Daughter
- O Valencia!
- Crazy on You (Heart cover)
- Encore 2:
- Raincoat Song
- A Cautionary Song
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East upstairs has Wasted Talent (CD Release) Mystery Roar(Formerly Cassette), The Secret Sea (Formerly UV Protection) and DJ Silent Partner – 18+ $9 – 8pm Doors
The Middle East Downstairs features Harry and the Potters, Previously on Lost, Animaniguchi – All Ages $10adv/$12dos – NOTE: 7pm Doors
TT’s has So+So
10:40pm
Young & Old
9:50pm
Francesca Reggio & Blue Shift
9:00pm
Cover is $7.

The Plough presents at 10:30pm
Kenny Chambers with Boby Bear
Putnam Murdock is at the Lizard Lounge with The Centre Steelers. Cover is $7.
TOAD in Porter Square has at 7:00 PM
Cassavettes all month! At 10:00 PM THE MOVING CO.five tuesdays in june! NO COVER!!!
Atwood’s Tavern features Ryan Fitzsimmons
in Harvard Square presents Mystery Lounge! Professional magicians Mike Bent, Joe Howard and David Oliver. Guest comedian Gary Petersen. Cover is $10.
SOMERVILLE:
It’s the MAKEM & SPAIN BROTHERS at Johnny D’s tonite.
At 8:00p it’s Spider John Koerner at Sally O’s. NO COVER!!!

Precinct has the NATE WILSON BAND 10pm
Bull McCabe’s in Union Square features their Tuesday staple…The David Johnston Band.
Now for the new releases:
CD’s
TREY ANASTASIO /DON HART -Time Turns Elastic-Yet another solo project from the Phishead
BLACK EYED PEAS-E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies) - They’re baaaack!!
CAKE-Motorcade Of Generosity-I always liked Cake. Both the dessert and the band.
WILL DAILEY, -Torrent 1 & 2-Will is a great local act and a real nice guy. Buy his CD, won’t you??
ELIZABETH & CATAPULT-Taller Children-A buzz band.
GUNS’N'ROSES-Chinese Democracy-It’s been only exclusively sold at Best Buy…It should’ve stayed there.
IRON MAIDEN-Flight 666 Soundtrack (2 CD)-Yesss!!! Metal Heads rejoice!!!!
KASABIAN-West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum-Looking forward to hear this.
LOW ANTHEM-Oh My God, Charlie Darwin-Another great local band. Big buzz on these guys.
RHETT MILLER, -Rhett Miller-Solo record from the former lead singer of the Old 97’s
MORRISSEY-Maladjusted (Expanded Edition)-More depressing music in a deluxe package.
ROLLING STONES-Undercover (Remastered)-
ROLLING STONES-Some Girls (Remastered)-
ROLLING STONES-Emotional Rescue (Remastered)-
ROLLING STONES-Tattoo You (Remastered)-More senseless remasters from the Stones with no extras. Why Mick & Keef?? Why?!?!?!?
TODD SNIDER, -Excitement Plan-This is our pick of the week.
SONIC YOUTH-Eternal-New Sonic Youth!!! Yes!!!!
U2-Magnificent (Remixes)-This should be interesting for all you completists out there.
VARIOUS ARTISTS-BLUES-(4 CD)-
VARIOUS ARTISTS-ULTRA DANCE ANTHEMS-
VARIOUS ARTISTS-ULTRA HITS-These titles are all pretty much summed up by there titles.
DVD’s
JIMMY BUFFETT, -Scenes You Know By Heart
CLEANER-Season 1
CROSSING OVER
FIRED UP!-Unrated Edition
GET SMART-3rd Season- (4 DVD)
GRAN TORINO
INTERNATIONAL
IRON MAIDEN -Flight 666 (2 DVD)
KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, -Legends & Lyrics Vol.1
REAPER-Season 2-
SHIELD-Season 7(4 DVD)
WOODSTOCK-3 Days Of Peace & Music
WOODSTOCK-3 Days Of Peace & Music: Deluxe Edition
WWE: RANDY SAVAGE-Macho Madness (3 DVD)
Enjoy your Tuesday and the new releases!!! See you back here at thecitypulse.com
Welcome to June!!! June 1, 2009
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a commentAre you recovering from the DMB/Phish shows at Phenway???? Well, it’s Moanday, the day was great, let’s see what we got going on tonight…
BOSTON:
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The House Of Blues has Santigold with Amanda Blank and Trouble Andrew. Tix are $25 - $35 and it’s an all ages show.
Church in the Fenway features HE BITCHES BREW BAND MILES DAVIS TRIBUTE. Cover is $5
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East Upstairs presents True Widow (x-Slowride, fr. TX),The Brother Kite, White Honey(x-The Cold War), Dead Heart Bloom
8pm - 18+ $8
TT’s has Hot Box
10:50pm
28 Degrees Taurus
9:55pm
Black Fortress Of Opium
9:00pm
Cover is $8.

Tonight at 10:30pm at the Plough & Stars it’s legendary 60’s folk guitarist
Spider John Koerner.
in Porter Square has at 8:00 PM
The White Owls and at 10:30 PM THE TIM GEARAN BAND. NO COVER!
SOMERVILLE:
Johnny D’s has Trivia & Free Pizza. Those are not bands. That’s what’s actually happening.
Sally O’s features at 7:00p Cheapshots Comedy Club and at 10:00 Infinite Ensemble. NO COVER!!!

Precinct has at 9pm in the FRONT BAR MIKE HASTINGS
Bull McCabe’s in Union Square hosts a Pub Quiz at 8.
ALLSTON:
has The Morning Of w/Blue Pages and Ian Walsh. Cover is $7.
BRIGHTON:
Porter Belly’s in Brighton Center hosts Tori Pyne
That’s it. Have a good great night. We’ll see you back here tomorrow at thecitypulse.com
Last day of May!!!! May 31, 2009
Posted by thecitypulse in : The Daily Pulse , add a commentA great night on tap starting at Phenway with PHISH!!!!
Here’s a set list from March…
Set One
01–Back On The Train
02–Runaway Jim
03–Brian & Robert
04–Split Open and Melt
05–Heavy Things
06–Punch You In The Eye
07–Gumbo
08–Reba
09–Mexican Cousin
10–It’s Ice
11–Halley’s Comet
12–Beauty of a Broken Heart
13–Guelah Papyrus
14–Lawn Boy
15–Run Like An Antelope
Set Two
16–Rock & Roll
17–Limb by Limb
18–Story of the Ghost
19–Piper
20–Birds of a Feather
21–Wolfman’s Brother
22–Prince Caspian
23–Mike’s Song
24–I am Hydrogen
25–Weekapaug Groove
26–Character Zero
Encore
27–A Day in the Life
BOSTON:
At Church tonite. It’s THE BOSTON BABYDOLLS PRESENT THE DOLLHOUSE: BOSTON’S BEST BURLESQUE MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE ELECTROLUX COMBO!
The last Sunday of every month, The Boston Babydolls and some of the best bands around raise your temperature. The Boston Babydolls promise to tease you and please you with a smoky spectacle of burlesque, variety, and more featuring…
* Miss Mina â?? The classy lassie with the sassy chassis!
* Betty Blaize â?? Six feet of fun!
* Dainty Melons â?? A sweet, petite, treat!
* Honey Do â?? So round, so firm, so fully packed!
* Joy de Vie â?? The heels over head girl!
* Ruby von Vaughn Vaughn â?? The educated ecdysiast!
* plus special guest stars and great bands!
Tickets at the door are $13. Save yourself some coin and buy your tickets in advance!
FOXBORO:

Country Star Gary Allan is at Showcase Live in Foxboro.
CAMBRIDGE:
The Middle East Upstairs has Young Love (Island Records),Paper Route (Universal Motown),Yes Giantess, Herra Terra
8pm - 18+ $10
TT the Bear’s presents Rock Plaza Central
11:00pm
Mean Creek
10:00pm
The Grownup Noise
9:05pm
Cover is $10.

The Plough and Stars features at 5pm
Frank Drake & The Aristocrats and at 9pm
Club Passim hosts Strike a Chord Concerts for Charity presenting
a benefit for the Home for Little Wanderers. Cover is $15.
in Porter Square has at 8:00 PM
Kristin Cifelli. NO COVER!!!!!
in Harvard Square. Check out their Sunday Show! with Jimmy Anicet, Janet Cormier, Scott Darby, Keele Howard-Stone, Elijah Joseph, Mike Mindlin, Mochele Mortensen, Chris Pennie, David Powell, Anthony Scibelli, Sarah Trachtenberg. Cover is $8.
SOMERVILLE:
Sally O’s has at 7:30p Julie Dougherty. NO COVER!!!!

Check out Precinct at 10pm THE SEA MONSTERS
Bull McCabe’s in Union Square hosts Audery Ryan at 10.
ALLSTON:


A great Sunday night. Have phun at Phish if you’re going there. We’ll see you back here at thecitypulse.com