LIME CORDIALE – MIDDLE EAST
Lime Cordiale stopped by the Middle East in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 29, 2024. They were joined by special guest Windser. This show was part of their North American leg of their tour.
JOSIAH AND THE BONNEVILLES – PARADISE ROCK CLUB
Josiah and the Bonnevilles came to Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts on March 26, 2024. This show was part of The Endurance Tour. Mon Rovia was also on the bill for the evening, as he has been providing support for the whole tour.
PINK TALKING FISH – THE CABOT
It was a rainy Saturday night. The weather would normally discourage anyone to go out, but not the fans of Pink Talking Fish. Despite the heavy rain, it was a sold out show at the Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts. Located at 9 Wallis Street, this 850-seat venue hosts some of the hottest events in the scene, from comedians to live music. The concert on March 23, 2024 was a unique and special situation, with both keyboardists on stage together.
PETTY LARCENY – OFF THE RAILS
The award-winning tribute band Petty Larceny brought the music of Tom Petty to St. Patrick’s Day weekend Saturday, March 16th, at Off the Rails in Worcester. The band celebrated “St. Petty’s Day,” which included special guest Dan Villani on electric fiddle and Worcester Mayor Joe Petty introducing the band. All photographs from the night were provided by Joanna Gleason.
DROPKICK MURPHYS – MGM MUSIC HALL
Dropkick Murphys brought their St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Celebration to the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. The show took place on March 15, 2024. This was the second show of a four night run in Boston, and first of three at the MGM Music Hall. The Scratch opened things up for the night, with Pennywise following. Pennywise is on the bill for all four nights, but there is a different opener each night. Pennywise performed fan favorites like Fuck Authority, Stand by Me (Ben E. King), and Bro Hymn throughout their 13 song set leading up to DKM.
PRINCE/BOWIE – THE SINCLAIR
Prince/Bowie came to The Sinclair in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 1, 2024. Weird Phishes were also on the bill, as they opened things up for the night. This is a band that combines Radiohead and Phish tunes. They kicked their set off with Radiohead’s Airbag. Some other Radiohead songs featured were Reckoner, Paranoid Android, and Optimistic. Carini, Birds of a Feather, and Stash were amongst the Phish songs performed throughout their set. All photographs from the evening were provided by Joanna Gleason.
PBR VELOCITY TOUR – WORCESTER
PBR Velocity Tour sponsored by Pendleton Whisky rolled through the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts for two nights this past weekend. The sold out event was held February 24-25, 2024. This was the eighth time the tour has come to Worcester, and the first time expanding it to two days. It had sold out the previous four years as a one day event.
JOEY HARKUM – ELECTRIC HAZE
Joey Harkum brought The Art of Revenge Tour to the Electric Haze in Worcester, Massachusetts. The show took place on February 24, 2024. The Quins and The Crowded Table were also on the bill for the evening. This was the second show of the 29 scheduled shows for the tour. All photos were provided by Joanna Gleason.
ANCIENT BLOOD – TRIBAL SEEDS
Tribal Seeds dropped Ancient Blood, their fifth studio album, on February 9, 2024. They have also released two EP’s and a live album throughout their career. A lot has changed since the release of their debut album Youth Rebellion in 2005, but Ancient Blood is truly a breath of fresh air. Kicking off with Bondage featuring The Twinkle Brothers, you can feel the energy building up through the thick bass lines. It also sets a theme for some of the features on the album, as there is a heavy presence of Jamaican artists showcased. The second track, One Time, features Romain Virgo. Hector Roots Lewis (Dusk Till Dawn) and Hempress Sativa (Wicked & Riled) are also Jamaican artists that are featured on this album.
PWHL BOSTON VS OTTAWA
PWHL Ottawa visited Boston at the Tsongas Center on February 21, 2024. This was a rematch of their game just a few days earlier at the Tsongas, which Ottawa came out on top 4-2. That loss was Boston’s fourth in a row, but that streak came to an end Wednesday night. Boston topped Ottawa 3-1 in a solid team effort. Black History Month was celebrated throughout the game, as this was their final home game in February.