Willie Nelson 6/14/13 Nobody has clocked more stage time than Willie Nelson .  He’s a prolific artist who has been on the road since the early 50s; written over 2500 songs; and has contributed more original music to the great American Songbook than any other artist to work the circuit.  His weathered countenance and battered old guitar named Trigger, epitomize American music.  He is a legend. His performance at the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook on June 14, 2013, was a huge success.  It seems fitting that he would be performing during Laconia’s Bike Week, a time when bikers from around the country swarm en masse to the otherwise sedate area.  Willie has always been popular with the bikers, but looking at the diversity of the crowd, his appeal extends to nearly all walks of life.  Willie’s fans are a unique mixture of tattoos and leather, hippies and dreadlocks, farmers, country music fans, social activists, young people, old people, you name it.  Based on the

Two legends on one stage!!!   I met Willie twice in one day back in the early 90s.  My mother took me to see him, and for her birthday this year, I am taking her.  One of the t-shirts that I had him sign is preserved in a memory box with with our tickets and photos from that show.  It hangs in a place of honor on our music wall of fame :)  I hope we get to meet him again this time around!  Happy 80th Birthday Willie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Mom!!!!!!!!!!! You can buy tickets to the show here

Photo as seen at  http://www.thedirtytricks.com/photos Mr. Nick & The Dirty Tricks with special guest Nick Moss & The Flip Tops put on a rousing blues performance on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the American Legion Hall in Deerfield.  The event was a great success, hosted by the Deerfield Parks & Recreation Department.  The show drew in an eclectic crowd of mostly Deerfield residents, who all had two things in common: 1.The blues;     2. Getting down and boogying. Mr. Nick & The Dirty Tricks performed first.  They delivered a powerful set of enthusiastic songs – many from the band's latest album “Oh Wow.”  Their blues has a pulse, making them fun to listen to.  Lead singer Nick David delivered several powerful blues harp solos that were bright, textured, and dynamic.  The band’s ability to mix that throwback old blues sound with a gut-stomping new twist is remarkable. The only ear-piercing complaint of the night occurred between set changes.  F

Fleetwood Mac Tour Promo Photo 2013 Just days after the tragic Boston Marathon Bombing, over 17,000 fans filled TD Garden to see the legendary British/American folk rock band Fleetwood Mac on Thursday, April 18, 2013.  Fans were warned in advance through emails to prepare for heightened security.  Concert goers waited in long lines and underwent thorough searches before entering the venue.  Given recent events, fans were cooperative, understanding, and ready to party.  By my own observation and comparison; this show will probably go down as one of the most secure concerts in history. Stevie Nicks stated “When I was young, and I was sad or blue because of hard times, my mama told me to sing, that it would make me feel better.  That’s what we are going to do for 2 ½ hours – we are going to sing the blues right out of Boston!” The band embarked on an impressive setlist, drawing from decades of hits.  Buckingham and Nicks played up their past romance – tugging at our hear

Picture as seen at http://www.leonardcohen.com/us/media/photos/521 Decked out in his tailored dark suit and signature fedora hat, Leonard Cohen dazzled his audience at the Wang Theatre in Boston on 12/15/12.  A seasoned man of intrigue and intellect, Leonard delivered a landmark performance that can’t be touched.  He was surrounded by a score of talented musicians who he openly admired several times throughout the night, showing humble appreciation with gentle words, nods, bows, and gestures during their performances.  He also acknowledged every person involved in the production, from the roadie to lighting person, by name.   For a rebel, he is a gentleman.  The  set-list  dug deep into his expansive body of work, including songs off his new album Old Ideas.  His songs, rich in verse, often explore a range of philosophies that illustrate powerful, raw, provocative, and sometimes taboo imagery.    He is no stranger to darkness, and he makes no bones about it.  He was a