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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.
Mihali stopped by The Met in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on December 30, 2023. This show was part of his Mihalidaze run of shows. Rosewood Apothecary were also on the bill, as they kicked things off for the evening. They delivered an eight song set, including top songs like Down Mamma and Castaways. Photographs provided by Joanna Gleason.
Max Creek came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on Friday December 15, 2023. This was the first of back to back nights at the venue for their Holiday Creekend. This band has been jamming over a span of five decades already. Scott Murawski, Mark Mercier, and John Rider have all been a part of the lineup since the 70’s. Their style is a mixture of rock, country, reggae, jazz and more. Photographs provided by Joanna Gleason.
Pink Talking Fish came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on November 24, 2023. They were joined by Quadrafunk, who opened things up for the evening. Quadrafunk and frontman Mark King are no strangers to Soundcheck Studios. They were part of the venues very first show on October 6, 2018. Photographs and review provided by Joanna Gleason and Jean Sénat Fleury.
Bluestar Radiation hit Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on November 19, 2023. They were joined by Al & Rob of moe., who opened the show up. This was the final night of the run, which spanned four nights. Al & Rob will continue their Moe.stly Acoustic run of shows with five more nights on the east coast. Their final show will be February 3, 2024 at the Portland House of Music and Events in Portland, Maine. Photos and recap provided by Joanna Gleason and Jean Sénat Fleury.
Eggy came to Boston’s Brighton Music Hall on November 16, 2023. They were joined by the Funky Dawgz, who opened up the show. The Funky Dawgz Brass Band are a six piece brass band out of Connecticut. They bring the funk, while also mixing in a hip-hop twist. They have one upcoming show at the Edmond Town Hall in Newtown, Connecticut. Photos provided by Joanna Gleason.
Moon Taxi hit the Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts on November 8, 2023. This was part of their Set Yourself Free Tour. They are an American Indie-alternative rock band based in Nashville, Tennessee. The band was founded in 2006 by Trevor Terndrup (vocals,guitar) Tommy Putnam (bass) Spencer Thompson (guitar programing) Tyler Ritter (Drums) and Wes Bailey (keys) while attending Belmont University. They are able to push the boundaries of their genre with songs ranging from Rock, to Bluegrass. They have released six studio albums, and signed to RCA records in 2017. Photos and review were provided by Joanna Gleason.
Levitate Flannel Jam came back to the Marshfield Fairgrounds on October 8, 2023. They also made a stop on Nantucket the following day. Marshfield’s lineup had a few extra acts on the bill, including a special duo set with Mihali (Twiddle) and Jackson Wetherbee (The Elovaters). From the music, to the food and flannels, there was plenty to celebrate.
The Mallett Brothers Band came to Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, Massachusetts on October 6, 2023. This show was part of their current fall tour. They are an independent band from Maine. Their busy tour schedule since forming in 2009 has helped them to build a dedicated fanbase across the United States and beyond. With a style that ranges from alt-country to Americana, country, jam and roots rock, theirs is a musical melting pot that’s influenced equally by the singer/songwriter tradition as by harder rock, classic country and psychedelic sounds. Photos and review provided by Joanna Gleason.
Tedeschi Trucks Band came to the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on September 27, 2023 for their The Garden Parties run of shows. Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real were along for the tour, opening things up for the night. They performed a ten song set, beginning with Sticks and Stones. They mixed in fan favorite Carolina and Find Yourself, and ended with Set Me Down on a Cloud. You can check out their full setlist from the evening.