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Freddie for a day 2017 is September 5th

Posted on August 29, 2017 | Leave a comment

Freddie Mercury, ONCE SomervilleNext Tuesday (September 5th) is the annual celebration of legendary rocker, Freddie Mercury.  All around the world celebrations will be hosted. In Boston these celebrations will take place at ONCE Somerville with funds raised to go to GLAD’s AIDS Law Project.

What: Freddie for a Day 2017 celebration
When: September 5th || Doors open at 7:30
Where: ONCE Somerville
Tickets: $10 advance/$12 at the door (Get’em Here!)

The headline band, Gunpowder Gelatine, will be joined by Anita Dick, Siren of the Circle, Femme Brulée, Butch Sassidy, Jane Doe, Lotta Sass and 3rian King (What Time Is It, Mr. Fox?) with Ricky Diamond as MC.

For more information about this event check out their Facebook Page, here.

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SLEAZE: Immaculate Edition Saturday night

Posted on August 18, 2017 | Leave a comment

gay boston, the alley, Immaculate EditionSLEAZE is hosting a Madonna tribute party on Saturday starting at 10PM at the Alley Bar in Downtown Crossing. For more information visit the FB event page.

To get you in the mood, I’ve included the first release from her Immaculate Collection album which came out in the fall of <gulp> 1990, Justify My Love.

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Style Council: My Ever Changing Moods

Posted on July 30, 2017 | 2 comments

This past week one of my favorite bloggers, Kenneth Walsh, shared a recent, live acoustic version of this song, and I’ve been hard pressed to get the band out of my head. The Style Council was a UK band from the 1980s that enjoyed fantastic success it seems everywhere but the US.

Were you a fan of  Style Council? What was your favorite song?

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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus

Posted on May 28, 2017 | Leave a comment

Sunday, June 4 at 3PM The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) proudly presents Anything Goes, a special 35th anniversary concert featuring Sutton Foster at Symphony Hall during Boston Pride Week.

The 175 member BGMC and a 20-piece orchestra will be joined by the Tony Award winning star, Sutton Foster, who will perform. In addition to the talented Broadway star, a medley of Leonard Bernstein music including selections from West Side Story, On the Town and Candide will be performed as part of a worldwide Leonard Bernstein at 100 centennial celebration of the Massachusetts native who was among the first conductors born and educated in the US to receive worldwide acclaim.

BGMC Anything Goes
Sunday June 4th at 3:00 PM at Symphony Hall
Purchase Tickets Here or by calling 617.542.SING (7464)

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Provincetown’s 2017 summer line up of entertainers

Posted on May 22, 2017 | Leave a comment

Whenever I am contacted by readers asking for suggestions about what to do in Provincetown, I always encourage them to attend at least one performance. The array of talent found in Ptown is astounding. Not only does attending a show help to support these artists but it is also a great way to pass a few hours with friends or someone special.

Below is a listing of the talent coming to Provincetown this summer. I’ve added links to make it easier for you to get more information about these performances and to purchase tickets.

Lesley Jordan performs at the Crown & Anchor July 8-9, 2017

COMEDY

May 26-29           Suzanne Westenhoefe & Poppy Champlin at Post Office Cabaret
May 26-29           Julie Goldman: Lady Gentleman at The Crown and Anchor
May 26*               Kate Clinton, Zombie Apocalypse at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 3                      Ronna & Beverly at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 8-9                  Leslie Jordan at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 8-9                  Tori Scott at The Art House
Jul 10-12               Eddie Sarfarty at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 12                     Peter Bisuito at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 12                    Margaret Cho at the Town Hall
Aug 28-29             Sandra Bernhard at The Crown and Anchor

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Varla Jean Merman’s show Bad Heroine is at the Art House June 23 – Sept 1, 2017

DRAG SHOWS

May 26*               Miss Richfield 1981: 2020 Vision at The Crown and Anchor
June 2*                Dina Martina at The Crown and Anchor
June 23*              Varla Jean Merman: Bad Heroine at The Art House
Jul 8*                    Jinkx Monsoon at The Art House
Jul 8*                    Kitten N’Lou at The Art House
Jul 10                    Bianca Del Rio at The Town Hall
Jul 25                    Idol Worship at The Art House
Aug 14-15              Pam Ann at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 15-31              Bob The Drag Queen at The Art House

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Baloney Gay All Male Revue comes to The Crown & Anchor August 8-9, 2017

THEATER

May 24- June 11    Amadeus at The Provincetown Theater
June 25*                 GREECE (from the Gold Dust Orphans) Ptown H.S.
Jul 5-9                     The Bitch is Back! Tribute to Joan Rivers at Ptown Theater
Jul 6*                       Chicago at Fisherman’s Hall
Jul 7-Sept 9            5 to 9 at The Art House
Jul 12-Aug 20       Metamorpheses at The Provincetown Theater
July 29-Aug 29     The Atomic Bombshells Burlesque Show at The Art House
Aug 8-9                  Baloney: Gay All Male Review at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 28                    Ben Rimalower: Patti Issues at The Art House
Sept 1-2                  Unitard at The Art House

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Steve Grand performs in Provincetown July 5 – August 31, 2017

MUSIC 

May 14*                 Doug Repetti at The Crown and Anchor
May 27-28            Melissa Ferrick at The Art House
Jun 1-4                  CabaretFest: Sentimental Journey in multiple locations
Jun 3                     Judy Kaplansky at The Hawthorne Barn
Jun 9                     Duncan Sheik at The Hawthorne Barn
Jul 1-2                   Michael Cerveris at The Art House
Jul 3                       Maddelynn Hatter at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 5-Aug 31         Steve Grand at The Art House
Jul 10-11                Matt Alber at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 16                     Alice Ripley at The Art House
Jul 17                      Suede at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 18                     Seth Sikes sings Judy Garland at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 18                     Judy Wheeler at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 23-27               Well Strung at The Art House
Jul 24-25               Linda Eder at The Crown and Anchor
Jul 28-29              Melissa Errico at The Art House
Jul 30                    Christine Pedi at The Art House
Jul 30-Aug 8        Steven Fales: Confessions of a Mormon Boy at Crown & Anchor
Aug 4-7                  Marilyn Maye at The Art House
Aug 5                      Courtney Love and Todd Almond at The Town Hall
Aug 6                      Brian Stokes Mitchell at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 6                      Megan Hilty at The Town Hall
Aug 7                       Seth Sikes sings Liza Minnelli at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 13                     Sutton Foster at The Town Hall
Aug 13-14                The Skivvies at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 16-17                Kim David Smith at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 19-20               Billy Porter at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 20-21               Beth Malone at The Art House
Aug 26-27               Linda Lavin at The Crown and Anchor
Aug 27                     Marisol Montavo at The Art House
Sept 3                      Laura Benanti at The Town Hall
Sept 9                      Ana Gasteyer at The Art House

NOTE: * means this production / performer will be playing through the remainder of the 2017 summer season.

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Pixies come to House of Blues Boston in May

Posted on April 9, 2017 | 1 comment

One of Boston’s best alternative rock bands from the 80s and 90s, Pixies, will be performing in Boston for three shows next month at The House of Blues: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 19-21 so get your tickets now before they sell out.

Purchase Pixies Tickets Here

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What I’m listening to: Dove by Pillar Point

Posted on April 9, 2017 | Leave a comment


Much thanks to my friend, Evan, who turned me on to Pillar Point.

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Boston Stands with the ACLU

Posted on March 19, 2017 | 2 comments

boston musicThis weekend I met up with two friends I don’t regularly get a chance to see. Back in the late 90s when I moved back to Boston from Atlanta we went out to see shows all the time, but as we got older and they started families that left less time for evenings out in Boston to catch a live show. Over time I all but stopped going to live shows at local clubs, but my friend Tom (far right in the photo above) still goes to shows on occasion so when he asked if I wanted to go to the benefit I said, absolutely and I’m so glad I did.

The lineup at Saturday night’s benefit included many artists and bands we often went to see in the late 90s. All of these musicians achieved a modicum of success back in the day but never the stardom that would propel them to larger venues, which meant for $20 we could get in and see an excellent live show in Boston.  At the time Boston also had an excellent independent station, WFNX 101.7 FM which played these bands  regularly.  Going to the show on Saturday and seeing many of these acts gave me with a serious case of de ja vu.

Walking into the show on Saturday we were joking at how old the audience looked but by the end of the night we all left with smiles. The line up shown above also included a surprise performance by The Sheila Divine who still sound excellent, but it was actually Tanya Donelly’s band Belly (who I had all but forgotten about) who I thought were the best.  I’m going to have to start checking out the lineups at my old haunts (at least the ones that remain).

 

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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Let’s Hear It for the Boys”

Posted on March 4, 2017 | Leave a comment
The Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) next performance, Let’s Hear It for the Boys, is a raucous revue saluting the music from some of your favorite boy bands and pop musicians. Performances start later this month on Saturday, March 18 at 8 pm and Sunday, March 19 at 3 pm at New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall in Boston. Tickets are available at www.bgmc.org.

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U2 Joshua Tree tour coming to Boston June 25

Posted on January 14, 2017 | 3 comments

u2-joshua-tree-tourPerhaps you didn’t hear but earlier this week the rock band U2 announced that they would go on a 25 city stadium tour around the world in honor of the 30th anniversary of their Joshua Tree album which sold more than 25 million records and went on to win a Grammy for Album of the Year in 1987.

The band will perform the album in its entirety each night. Speaking to the media, U2 guitarist, The Edge, said, “It seems like we have come full circle from when ‘The Joshua Tree’ songs were originally written, with global upheaval, extreme right-wing politics and some fundamental human rights at risk. To celebrate the album – we decided to do these shows; it feels right for now.”

U2 will come to Boston for one night on Sunday, June 25th. You can find more information about tickets which go on sale this Monday here.

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Boston Gay Men’s Chorus auditions are Sunday, Jan. 8th

Posted on December 29, 2016 | Leave a comment

bgmcTwo times a year, in September and January, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMC) audition new prospective singing members.  For those of you who may be interested, auditions are Sunday, January 8th.

If interested in auditioning, please fill out a BGMC Audition Inquiry Form.

For more information about BGMC visit their website, bgmc.org.

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George Michael dead at 53

Posted on December 25, 2016 | 6 comments

george-michaelIt is so sad to write that it was reported earlier today that singer George Michael died at the age of 53. His publicist has said that he passed away while at home this afternoon.  Police say there were no suspicious circumstances.

George Michael had a string of infectious pop music hits that played a big part of my life. While I’ve not given him much thought recently, he holds a special place in my heart for all the memories his music has brought me over the years.

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Britney Spears: Slumber Party (parody)

Posted on December 9, 2016 | Leave a comment

derrick barry, britney spears, christmasDerrick Barry released a new video on YouTube, Slumber Party (Parody) “Christmas Party”, which you should definitely watch. Its filled with some fun dancing, plenty of eye candy and is worth sharing.

Much thanks to Matt over at boyculture blog for bringing this to my attention.

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Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival

Posted on September 22, 2016 | 1 comment

berklee-beantown-jazz-festival-2016I don’t know how I missed this in my weekly post, “What’s Happening This Week” so I wanted to give the Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival a shout out.

Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival is free on Saturday, Sept. 24th

Billed as Boston’s biggest block party, this annual event is a free, outdoor concert that is worth checking out. The festival features jazz, Latin, blues, funk, and groove performances. The festival offers world-class music on three stages, phenomenal food and drink, arts, crafts, and unique gifts.

This year’s entertainment includes Al Jarreau, Marcus Santos Brazilian Drum Group and Dan Moretti. For more information on all the musicians who will be playing check out the Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival performance schedule.

berklee.edu/beantownjazz

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Prince tribute at Beat Brasserie, August 17

Posted on August 16, 2016 | Leave a comment

Controversy BostonTomorrow, August 17th from 8:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Beat Brasserie in Harvard Square will present a musical tribute to Prince. The evening will feature live performances adhering to Prince’s style and substantial influence on music today, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelic and pop.

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