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2008 Schedule |
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| Date | Venue | Details |
| June 7 |
Nameless Coffeehouse, 3 Church Street Harvard Square |
8 pm Details tba |
| June 14 | Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
7:00-9:00pm |
Past Shows 2004 |
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| March 20 | Toad,
Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
CD Release Party with band. |
| April 10 | Capo's Lowell, MA |
Capo's first annual "Song for Betty" benefit. 7:00pm |
| April 13 | Johnny D's Somerville, MA |
Double bill with Bertrand Laurence. 8:30pm |
| May 2 | Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
7:00-9:00pm |
| May 12 | The Skellig Waltham, MA |
Opening for The Diamond Hearts. Show time 9:00pm. |
| May 19 | Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
7:00-9:00pm |
| May 26 | Club Passim Cambridge, MA |
Double CD release with Julie Dougherty. Mary Lou Ferrante opens. |
| May 31 | The Cantab Cambridge, MA |
Featured performer at Geoff Bartley's open mic. Open mic begins at 8:00pm. |
| June 7 | The Center for Arts in Natick Natick, MA |
Featured performer at open mic hosted by John Schindler. 8:00pm |
| June 12 | Billerica Arts Festival Billerica, MA |
3:00pm |
| June 20 | The Burren Somerville, MA |
Danielle Miraglia's Singer Songwriter |
| June 23 | Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
With Jim Fitting, Paul Kochanski and Steve Sadler. |
| June 30 | Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
With Jim Fitting, Paul Kochanski and Steve Sadler. |
| July 3 | Capo's Lowell, MA |
Opening for Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. |
| July 14 | Boston Blues Challenge Johnny D's Somerville, MA |
I'm playing in the solo/duo category and will be joined by Johnny Mac on harmonica. We're expected to go on sometime around midnight – come and cheer us on! This event is brought you by the Boston Blues Society. |
| July 24 |
Lowell Folk Festival |
Capo's Stage |
| August 9 | Redbones Somerville, MA |
Redbones Pig Pickin' Party with the band. Benefit for the Somerville Homeless Coalition. |
| September 1 | Sit'n Bull Pub Maynard, MA |
Featured performer at Fishken & Groves open mic with guest host Grace Ackerman. |
| September 22 | Redbones Somerville, MA |
BLUES AT REDBONES - Boston Blues Week Kickoff Party Dinner at 8:00pm, music at 9:00pm. If space is available after 10:00pm, admission is $10. |
| October 23 | Harper's Ferry Allston, MA |
I'll be playing a set of Country Blues in between The Knot's acoustic and electric sets. |
| November 10 | Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
With Steve Sadler on mandolin and dobro, and Johnny Mac on harmonica. |
| December 1 | Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass. Ave. Cambridge, MA |
7:30-8:30pm playing the free "Soul Low" acoustic set. |
| December 4 | Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
Early show from 8:00pm-10:00pm with Steve Sadler on mandolin and dobro, and Johnny Mac on harmonica. |
| December 16 | Hyde Park Presbyterian Church |
Featured performer at Side Door Coffeehouse open mic. Open mic sign-up begins: 6:30pm. Music: 7:00pm-10:00pm. Feature: 8:15pm. For more information, call 617-361-0051. |
| December 22 | WMBR 88.1 |
Performing live in the studio and will be interviewed by Jason Beek and PJ Eastman. |
| December 27 | TT the Bear's, Central Square Cambridge, MA |
"Roots Attached Revue" with Thea Hopkins and Johnny Mac. |
| 2005 | ||
| January 15 | Cafe Ziba |
3:15-5:45pm. |
| January 21 | Narrows Center For the Arts |
Opening for Steve Forbert. 30-minute set starting at 8:00pm. |
| January 25 | Johnny D's Somerville, MA |
BENEFIT FOR DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS Show begins at 8:30 PM. Also appearing: Chandler Travis, Dearga, Sarah Brindell. |
| February 12 | Toad, |
Early Saturday Show from 8pm-10pm with special guests. |
| February 24 | Toad, |
Short set at 11:15pm in between Woodpile sets. |
| March 8 | Toad, |
Late show from 10:00pm-1:00am with Steve Sadler and Johnny Mac. |
| Wednesday March 23 |
The Skellig, |
With Tom Bianchi hosting. 1 hour set starting at 9:00pm. |
| Sunday April 10 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
7:00-9:00pm. |
| Wednesday April 27 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
With Johnny Mac and Robbie Phillips. |
| Friday, April 29 | Johnny D's Somerville, MA |
With Robbie Phillips. 9:30-10:00pm |
| Saturday May 14 |
New Song Folk Club & Arts Center, |
Double bill with Lloyd Thayer. |
| Saturday May 21 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
With Jim Fitting on harmonica and Steve Sadler on mandolin and dobro. |
| Saturday June 4 |
Nameless Coffeehouse, |
I'll be performing with Johnny Mac. David Fishken and Ellen Groves will be the hosts of the four-act show. Also appearing will be singer/songwriter Rich Schroder opening, followed by JJ Baron and Jenna Nicholls. |
| Monday June 6 |
Emerson Umbrella, |
Featured performer at this open mic hosted by "Two for the Show."
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| Tuesday June 7 |
Skybar |
A night of Country Blues with Mike Aldrich and Marylou Ferrante. More acts will be added to the bill. |
| Friday June 17 |
Plantation Club |
Opening for Dead Jam.
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| Sunday September 4 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
10:00pm with the Sunday Night band. I’ll be plugging in for the entire night along with Michael Dinallo (guitar), Steve Sadler (lap steel), Dean Cassell (bass), and Andy Plaisted (drums). We did this once before and had so much fun, we’re going to do it again! |
| Sunday September 18 |
The Burren Somerville, MA |
Danielle Miraglia's Singer Songwriter |
| Saturday October 1 |
Cafe Ziba
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3:00-5:30pm. |
| Sunday December 11 |
The Burren Somerville, MA |
Danielle Miraglia's Singer Songwriter Series. Double bill with Lloyd Thayer. |
| 2006 | ||
| Tuesday January 10 |
Johnny D's |
** Due to circumstances beyond my control, I had to bow out of this gig. But Lloyd, Mark, and TBD guest will still be playing--check it out, it should be a great show.** Lloyd Thayer and Mark Tolstrup. |
| Friday January 13 |
Tupelo Music Hall |
Opening for Rory Block. |
| Tuesday January 17 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
Opening for Jeremy Lyons. 8:30-9:30pm |
| Saturday January 21 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
8:00-10:00pm |
| Saturday April 29 |
Brendan’s show begins at 10:00pm. I will be broadcast live on the air around 10:20pm. | |
| Friday May 5 |
Tupelo Music Hall |
Opening for Chris Smither. 8:00pm |
| Saturday June 3 |
Nameless Coffeehouse 3 Church Street Harvard Square |
8:00pm |
| Sunday June 4 |
Winnekenni Castle |
With Steve Sadler. 2:00-4:00pm |
| Thursday June 8 |
O'Natural's |
Two 45-minute sets with Italian banjo player, Livio Guardi. 5:00-7:00pm |
| Monday June 12 |
The Cantab |
Featured performer at Geoff Bartley's open mic. Open mic begins at 8:00pm. |
| Saturday June 17 |
Sally O'Brien's |
With John Cohan, Michael Dinallo, Johnny Mac, and Robbie Phillips (aka Washtub Robbie). |
| Saturday July 22 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
With Michael Dinallo and Robbie Phillips (aka Washtub Robbie). |
| Saturday August 26 |
Sally O'Brien's 335 Somerville Ave. Union Square Somerville, MA |
With Steve Sadler, John Cohan, Robbie Phillips (aka Washtub Robbie), and Johnny Mac. 10:00pm |
| Saturday September 16 |
Boston Folk Festival UMass Boston Campus SAMW Stage |
See http://www.bostonfolkfestival.org/ for more details. Noon. |
| Sunday September 24 |
Boston Blues Festival Hatch Shell |
With Jim Fitting and Steve Sadler. See http://www.bluestrust.com/ for more details. Noon. |
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Thursday September 28 |
In a Pig's Eye Salem, MA |
With Michael Dinallo. 9 - 11:30 PM. |
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Saturday October 7 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
Early show from 7:30pm-9:30pm. With Washtub Robbie and Michael Dinallo. |
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Thursday October 12 |
Johnny D's Somerville, MA |
Blues Benefit for the Homeless. With Paul Rishell and Annie Raines, lloyd Thayer, and Zack Niman. See http://www.rootcellarblues.com for more details. 9 PM. |
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Tuesday October 31 |
Johnny D's Somerville, MA |
Half hour set opening for Dakota Dave Hull at 8:30PM. |
| Sunday November 5 | Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
| Sunday November 19 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
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Sunday November 26 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
| Sunday December 17 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
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Saturday December 30 |
Sally O'Brien's 335 Somerville Ave. Union Square Somerville, MA |
Early Show 5-8 PM with Michael Dinallo and Washtub Robbie |
| 2007 | ||
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Saturday February 17 |
Live On the Radio WMBR's Lost Highway Program |
Tune into WMBR 88.1 to hear Thea Hopkins & Bill McQuaid Live on WMBR's Lost Highway Program |
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Sunday February 18 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
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Tuesday February 20 |
Johnny D's Somerville, MA |
"Roots Attached Revue" with Thea Hopkins and others |
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Sunday March 4 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
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Sunday March 11 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
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Sunday March 25 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
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Tuesday March 27 |
Johnny D's Somerville, MA |
with my buddies lloyd Thayer and Martin Grosswendt |
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Sunday April 15 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday June 2 |
Nameless Coffeehouse, 3 Church Street Harvard Square |
Lloyd Thayer
hosts with Washtub Robbie and Friends, Rose, and Johnny Mac! 8:00pm |
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Sunday June 3 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
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Sunday June 17 |
Redbones Somerville, MA |
Brunch Gig with Steve Sadler. 12PM - 2:30PM |
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Saturday August 18 |
Toad,
Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
7-9 PM |
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Saturday August 25 |
Toad,
Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
7:30-9:30 PM with Michael Dinallo |
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Monday September 10 |
The Cantab Cambridge, MA |
Featured performer at Geoff Bartley's open mic. Open mic begins at 8:00pm. |
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Saturday September 22 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
7:30-9:30 PM this is a solo show |
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Saturday December 8 |
Toad, Porter Square Cambridge, MA |
7:30-9:30 PM |