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Jimmy Bez
BEZ SEZ – JIMMY BEZ By A.J. Wachtel This talented artist came into my universe when I got a message from his mother who I originally knew as a waitress at The Rat decades ago. She told me that “Johnny...
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Alek Redfearn & the Eyesores
ALEC K REDFEARN & THE EYESORES by Eric Baylies Alec K. Redfearn & the Eyesores are a long running, influential avant garde rock and roll jazz explosion from Providence. They have been blowing...
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Goodnight Moonshine
Quick Q and A with GOODNIGHT MOONSHINE by Kathy Sands-Boehmer Goodnight Moonshine is a very cool pairing of two very talented members of two very popular bands: Molly Venter of Red Molly and Eben...
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Noise Live Picks
“+” after an act implies there are more acts on the bill If you’d like to start writing live reviews on New England acts of your choice, contact tmax@thenoise-boston.com – please put LIVE REVIEW in the...
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Book Review
BOOK REVIEW The Paragraphs. By Rick Berlin. Cutlass Press, 2016. Paperback. 248 pages. Review by Francis DiMenno The memoir form is a strange and wondrous beast. It tends to be less comprehensive than...
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Rita & Lolita
BEST BENEFITS Rita: Happy April Lolita Day folks. It’s not every idiot who gets a national holiday named after them. Since you are the biggest FOOL I know it would be appropriate for you to tell us...
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Live Revs April
Write live reviews and start saving on the entry fees you’re paying. Get notoriety from the acts you would love to tell the world about. Send T Max an email tmax@thenoise-boston.com with LIVE REVIEWS...
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CDs April
If you’d like your latest recordings reviewed, send hard copies to T Max/ The Noise, 40R Highland Ave, #219 Salem, MA 01970. … CORIN ASHLEY Broken Biscuits 12 tracks Following a stroke that left both...
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Evenfall Quartet
THE EVENFALL QUARTET – Stomp That Note by Harry C. Tuniese It must be difficult for a performer to play the standard jazz repertoire without playing cliches. They’re more likely to search within...
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Hayley Reardon
HAYLEY REARDON by Kathy Sands-Boehmer Hayley Reardon is already a seasoned pro in the music business; she’s been playing at an astounding number of clubs, coffeehouses and festivals since she was in...
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Amy Fairchild
AMY FAIRCHILD NEXT BIG THING by AJ. Wachtel When you hear her music you wonder why she isn’t a national star? Her voice, range, delivery and projection are as good as anything you hear on the radio...
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Big Shot
Who is the Big Shot? Well, photographer Coleman Rogers knows… and you can too, if you click on this small portion of a photo to reveal the full photograph he took.
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Noise Live Picks
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Rita & Lolita
MUSICAL MAYORS Rita: It’s almost time for me to announce my candidacy to get elected Eternal Ruler of the Universe. Lolita: Since your universe consists of four walls and a bathroom you shouldn’t have...
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Live Revs – May
Did you ever think you could write about New England-based acts you love and have them read by many fans of local music? The Noise would love to publish your opinions. Send T Max an email...
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CD Revs – May
SOULSHA “Rhythm’s in the Melody” 1 track This complex and high-energy track from Soulsha blends a range of instruments in a unique and pleasing way. Along with some upbeat vocals, the band adds the...
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Book Review
BOOK REVIEW THE DECIBEL DIARIES A Journey Through Rock in 50 Concerts by Carter Alan review by T Max Most people can tell you a few good stories about great rock shows they remember though the haze of...
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Six Star General
SIX STAR GENERAL by Eric Baylies SixStar General has been one of the best New England bands, both live and in the studio, for over a decade. I had the chance to talk to bassist-singer Mark MacDougal...
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Roy Sludge Trio
THE ROY SLUDGE TRIO ROCKABILLY ROYALTY by A.J. Wachtel In the entertainment world it’s pretty clear: your ears either love rockabilly music or they can’t stand it. This is the way it has always been in...
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