Category Archives: Music

Madonna super fan brunch at Back Bay Harry’s June 14th

MadonnaSunday, June 14 Back Bay Harry’s is hosting a Madonna Super Fan Brunch. 

Two seatings are available at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM but are expected to book quickly so if you feel the need to “Express Yourself” or are simply looking to “Get into the Groove” before you head over to Boston Pride’s Back Bay block party, which is conveniently just two blocks away then make your reservations sooner rather than later.

The Madonna Super Fan Brunch includes a three-course prix fixe accompanied by champagne, all-Madonna music and videos on large-screen TVs. The cost is $44 – call ahead (617-424-6711) to make your reservation. 

Jennifer Hudson’s “I Still Love You”

I know this video is making the rounds on all the gay blogs but I can’t think of a better video to share on a Saturday evening.  I’m sure I’ll be hearing this played quite a bit in Provincetown this summer.

Saturday night video from Post Modern Jukebox

Love Love Love this sultry jazz remake of the 90’s Cardigans tune Lovefool.

Ab Soto: Cha Cha Bitch

Ab Soto is a queer artist who first came to my attention earlier this week in an article I read on HuffPost Gay and since watching this video I can’t get it out of my head.  He clearly has a flair for eye-catching fashion and has more wardrobe changes than a Taylor Swift video.  Check this out and get your cha cha on.

Together Boston Festival May 10 – 17

music festival BostonTogether Boston, a festival now in its sixth year, brings together Boston’s underground music community this week.  In addition to parties you can attend demos, meetups and lectures centered around the three disciplines: music, art and technology.   The point of this festival is twofold: first to have fun and come together; second, to draw attention to the gifted and creative economy in and around Boston nightlife.

 TOGETHER BOSTON FESTIVAL LINE UP

DJ Nate Bluhm, BegbickOn Saturday check out the festival’s biggest event CONTROVERSY x TOGETHER with local DJ Begbick and Mike Q, an internationally known DJ & one of the most famous producers of Ballroom Vogue Beats. DJs Begbick and Mike Q will be joined by live performances by Phunk Phenomenon, Boston’s most acclaimed hip-hop dance crew.

 

Gridlock proves to be an excellent stage for Tinashe

Do you have to deal with terrible traffic on your commute to and from work? Check out how Tinashe dealt with gridlock in the Queens Midtown Tunnel a few years ago. I love it and her.

Bernadette Peters comes to Ptown July 19th

Ptown, Provincetown, Crown and AnchorTony and Grammy Award winner Bernadette Peters makes her Provincetown debut this summer for one performance only at Town Hall Auditorium.

First class & preferred seats can be purchased either on the floor or balcony. More information about the performance and to purchase tickets link here.

Saturday night video from Postmodern Jukebox

Once again my Saturday night video features Postmodern Jukebox.  I love their cover of Radiohead’s song, Creep, which they released early last month.  The sultry voice is courtesy of Haley Reinhart – enjoy and have a pleasant Saturday.

Well-Strung new show “Summer Lovin” in Ptown

Ptown, Chris Marchant,  Edmund Bagnell, Daniel Shevlin, Trevor Wadleigh , Art HouseWell-Strung, everyones favorite singing string quartet returns to Provincetown this summer with an all new show entitled, Summer Lovin’ directed by Richard Jay-Alexander.  Members of Well-Strung include Edmund Bagnell (first violin), Christopher Marchant (second violin), Daniel Shevlin (cello) and Trevor Wadleigh (viola). Music arrangements are by Well-Strung and Bruce Carter.

If you are visiting Provincetown this summer, be sure to pick up tickets to this talented quartet.

Tickets to see Well-Strung in Provincetown

32nd MayFair music festival returns to Harvard Square Sunday, May 3rd

The 32nd Annual MayFair Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The 32nd Annual MayFair
Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Boston has a long, proud history of churning out really excellent bands.  Some have gone on to enjoy significant commercial success and many others have gone on to have long, successful careers outside of the mainstream.  Part of the reason so many bands come to Boston is our city’s embrace of music in all its forms.  Next weekend is a good example of what I’m talking about.

Sunday, May 3rd is the 32nd Annual MayFair festival in Harvard Square.  This free, all day event includes an impressive line up of some of Boston’s favorite local acts including The Sheila Divine, Freezepop, Bent Shapes, M’Bolo, Air Traffic Controller, Hallelujah The Hills, Grey Season, the Luxury, Vundabar, Funeral Advantage, Parks, and the Novel Ideas.  All twelve bands will play on two different stages between 12PM and 6PM while various vendors and events take place in Harvard Square. The event is free and open to the public. ​​

Converse kicks off new music festival in Boston April 27 – May 1

MusicAccording to reports in The Boston Globe a new music festival is coming to Boston later this month.  The Converse Rubber Tracks Live Boston festival will kick off next Monday, April 27 and run through Friday, May 1.  The festival will feature acts like The Replacements, Passion Pit, Slayer, Chance the Rapper and more.

Tickets for Converse Rubber Tracks will be distributed similar to a lottery.

Converse Music Festival in BostonHow to get tickets:  Register online at www.Converse-Music.com/boston, starting today Monday through Wednesday, choosing two tickets for one of the five nights. Starting Wednesday night, Converse will email you if you have secured tickets to the festival.

Donna Summer outdoor roller disco returns in June

Flashback FridayMark your calendars because on Friday, June 19th City Hall Plaza will once again play host to a Donna Summer Memorial Roller Disco.

Friday, June 19th Boston to host Donna Summer Roller Disco

Similar to last year when more than 4,000 people came down to Government Center, the event will be free and open to the public, with skates for rent, food on hand and of course some excellent music courtesy of DJ Kon.

Check out these pictures from last summer’s inaugural Memorial Roller Disco to Boston native, Donna Summer. #HotStuff

BosGuy, Boston Guy

Saturday night video: Bohemian Rapsody

These three ladies do an excellent job.  See if you can keep up with them.

Third Thursdays at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Gardner Museum expansionLater this week the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will host their Third Thursday event, which Boston.com named “Best Museum/Gallery Event”. Each month the event welcomes a new musical group to perform in the Museum’s Calderwood Hall.

The monthly gathering runs from at 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, located at 25 Evans Way in Boston. Tickets are required and they may be purchased in advance or at the door; tickets also include Museum admission. Admission is $15 for adults; $12 for seniors, $5 for students with valid IDs. There will be a cash wine bar around the Courtyard and Café G will be open.

For information about this month’s Third Thursday event or to purchase tickets in advance, click here.

Saturday night video: Repeat stuff

Kind of love this parody of pop singers like Justin Bieber and One Direction. Of course it doesn’t hurt that you get to watch Max Emerson perform this cover in an unbuttoned shirt with the very cute Tom Goss strumming his guitar.