"Superior, they said, never gives up her dead When the gales of November come early" Gordon Lightfoot, Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald

Have You Heard---

This week in history: November 14

In 1620 the crew of Mayflower first spotted land off Cape Cod.

In 1969 the hit kids show Sesame Street first aired on what is now PBS Hey Bert.

In 1975 the ore carrier SS Edmund Fitzgerald broke up and sank in a November gale on Lake Superior. All 29 on board perished

Birthdays:  

Bobby Rush 79, Joni Mitchell 70, Booker T. Jones 69, Neil Young 68, Buckwheat Zydeco 66, Greg Lake 66, Bonnie Raitt 64, Rickie Lee Jones 59, Demi Moore 51, Kurt Schilling 47, Tonya Harding 43.

Local notables celebrating birthdays this week:  Aubry Bracco and Holly Harris. Happy Birthday to a couple of beautiful ladies

 “I always keep a supply of stimulant handy in case I see a snake--which I also keep handy.”  W. C. Fields

Here we go---    

Brodies Seaport  

Friday – 12:01 Blues Band 9PM

Saturday – Alias Keith & Jones 9PM  

SUNDAY/FUNDAY - Special guests – Lisa Marie and Silvertone Steve 4:30PM

Finz

Friday – No Info Available 9PM

Grapevine

Sunday – Gerry Beaudoin Trio 11:30AM

Monday – Jesse Ciarmataro 6PM

Tuesday – Jennifer Tefft 6PM

Gulu Gulu

Thursday – Norge 7PM

Friday – 90 Mile Portage 8PM  

Saturday – JP Jazz Collective 8PM

Howling Wolf

Friday – No info available 10PM

Saturday – No info available 10PM

Sunday – No info available 6:30PM

In a Pigs Eye

Thursday – Henley Douglas and Friends 9PM

Friday – Blues Jam 4:15, 73 Duster 9PM

Saturday – Juke Joint Five 9PM

Sunday – President Soup 8PM

Monday – Open Mic 9PM

Wednesday – Countdown 9PM

The Lobster Shanty

Friday – Vein 8PM

Saturday – Lee Harvey 8PM

O’Neill’s

Sunday – Irish Session 4PM

Opus, O_Underground

Thursday - Why I Rise (Reggae) 9PM

Friday - Renee and Joe 9PM

Wednesday – The Dejas and Friends 9PM

Rockafellas

Friday – Lisa Love Experience 9PM

Saturday – Mugsy 9PM

Vic’s Boathouse

Saturday– Liquid Confidence 9PM (love the name)

Sunday – Ross Livermore, Paul Dumas and Phil Selesnick 6PM

The Village Tavern

Thursday – Damned Tall Buildings 9PM

Friday – Lois Lane & the Daily Planets 9PM

Saturday – Ditto 4PM, Freevolt Band 9PM

Last week---

I was out of town Thursday and Friday, so I missed all the shows those days, including Dave Bailin et al, and also the Jam but Saturday---

I wish there was better communication but it appears Murphys is back to having music Saturday afternoon. I didn’t find out till late but still made the last 2 sets of Britannica Band. I’ve seen a lot of these guys lately but I’m not sick of them yet. Another great show guys.

After, I stopped in at Brodies to catch a set or two from Lisa Marie and her band. It’s always a pleasure to hear the hardest working woman on the Boston Blues scene.

Pam was cleaning all weekend and if there is anything I hate more than watching Dancing with the Stars, it’s the sound of a vacuum cleaner. I tell you, it drives me to drink. Besides, Sunday/Funday was happening, so I had somewhere to escape to. I had forgotten that Monday was a holiday and that always brings a huge crowd out on Sunday afternoons, but it was worth battling them. And-- Diane Blue and Johnny Juxo were the special guests and special they were. PLUS--- I got to sing Happy Birthday to the other special guest, Ed Keenan.

Not to be outdone, In a Pigs Eye had my favorite local lady, Lois Lane and her great band, The Daily Planets. Whew. I’m sure the police were watching me and giggling on my trek home across the Commons. There are cameras there, you know. Great night!!!

Last night, Wednesday, I wanted some more Britannica, acoustic this time, so I headed on down to In a Pigs Eye again. As I said, I never get tired of these guys. I was only staying for one set and had paid my bill, when John and Peg walked in. You know the rest of the story.

My picks in the coming week:

Tonight, I may be crossing the bridge to finally hear the weekly blues jam up in Beverly at The Franco American Club. Joe Mack has been sending me info forever on this show and tonight, they will be celebrating 7 years here. Think about it and maybe I’ll see you there.

Henley Douglas and Friends will be tearing it up down the Pig tonight. Henleys shows are always a good take.

Opus Underground is hosting a Reggae band tonight, Thursday, with Why I Rise. I’ve told you before how cool this room is, so if you’re not crossing the bridge----

You know I have to mention my favorites, who play every 3rd Saturday at In a Pigs Eye, Juke Joint Five. Don’t forget your dancing shoes cus you’ll need them for some good old time Rhythm and Blues. The hardest working man on the scene, Silvertone Steve will knock your sox off. One of Silvertones other bands, The Transisters, rocked the place at a retirement party I helped out at last Thursday evening. So don’t feel too bad for me. I don’t miss much.

Sunday/Funday, always my Pick of the Week, this week with both Lisa Marie AND Silvertone Steve as special guests. Nothing to think of here. See ya there fer sure.

This list was put together with much help from STANSLIST. See his site here:  http://www.stanslist.com  Thanks Stan.  

Please excuse any incorrect spelling and omissions.

Go out and listen to some great LIVE music in the wonderful, strange, historic and hip town of Salem, Massachusenutts.

And tip your bartenders and servers.  

And always check with the venue as times and schedules change. (and I sometimes Feck up)

Peace, Love and Zydeco.