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"GOOD MORNING NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL!"
Rhode Island's own, Brown Bird, opened the Fort Stage, with a mix of folk to blues and a deep sense of soul vocals. MorganEve Swaine played the upright bass and cello, and introduced Dave who plays, "everything else!" There was a new mix of songs with fan familiar material, the cello pieces were beautiful and Dave offered up foot-pedal drums to accompany his electric guitar instrumentals.
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THE BEACH BOYS 50th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd BANGOR WATERFRONT PAVILION BANGOR, ME
Review by: Matthew Joel Phillips
Fredericton, NB CANADA
With thunderstorms in the forecast, we were ready for a downpour during The Beach Boys concert at Bangor's outdoor Waterfront Pavilion on Friday, June 22nd. But instead of rain, the entire evening was an outpouring of emotion, especially towards Brian Wilson who rejoined the band for their 50th anniversary concerts this summer. Starting just after 8:00pm, the 47-song show was divided into two sets (with a short break in-between) and lasted for well over 2 hours, with not a drop of rain the entire evening.
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July 15, 2012.
Photos and Review by Bluebird. 
Snowzee's Music Shack, Sunderland, MA.
Their name is WHAT? Say WHAT?
From our local area of Amherst, MA, introducing, "Dude F*ckin Yeah!"
I had to change my policy around cursing to bring their article live, even though they will politely be billed as DFY.
I don't change policies too quickly around here, but this band is perfect for this website.
Why?
Multiple Genre Blends in a Serious Shot of Groovy Progressive Rock:
Multiple genres, indie power, real instruments and raw talent. It is this kind of music that inspires us, and what is needed in new sound concepts today. With a new generation of open minded rockers, the philosophy of the album experience has hope for the future, because this band bleeds the progressive rock vibe, within miles of its presence.
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June 8, 2012 
Mountain Park, Holyoke, MA
Review by Bluebird
~With Special Thanks to Valerie Jensen Lefevre
Press photo provided with permission.
Respectfully submitted to The Boston Blues Society. Keep The Blues Alive!
Bonnie Raitt, with opening act, Mavis Staples, brought legendary rock and blues to Mountain Park, kicking off the 2012 summer series of concerts. With her fabulous band and loyal crew, she also welcomed NRBQ member, Terry Adams, to top off the evening, for a stellar performance.
Raitt's warmth toward the crowd and her band members radiated across the field, as the cool pre-summer evening turned dark. Highlighted with a beautiful landscape, and occasional flashes of lightening, the atmosphere was laid back and friendly, but literally super charged, with an impromptu grass dance floor started up right on the hills.
Read more: Bonnie Raitt Brings A Blues Legacy to Mountain Park
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Review by S. A. Hussey
Photos courtesy of the Cult management.
Hampton, NH.
June 9, 2012
As the lights went down in the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom the cover from the Cult's latest CD, Choice of Weapon, was projected onto film screens on either side of the stage. In the darkness, sounds of tribal beats and chanting surrounded you. When the drumming stopped, the Cult took the stage and we were off...running like a pack of wolves through the night, stopping just long enough to do a chorus howl.
Read more: The CULT rocked Hampton Beach Casino, June 9, 2012
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Mavis Staples at Mountain Park, Holyoke, MA 2012. 
Review by Bluebird
~with Special Thanks to Valerie Jensen Lefevre.
Respectfully submitted to The Boston Blues Society.
Keep the Blues Alive!
Photos provided by publicists.
Mountain Park is an open air venue with rolling hills and a covered stage, that used to be an amusement park. It kicked off the summer season of shows this year with Mavis Staples and Bonnie Raitt. On a beautifully cool pre-summer night, the mountain was ablaze with these soul sisters just doing what they've always done - courageously belting out what is on their minds - and lucky for us, it is earth moving timeless music.
Read more: Mavis Staples at Mountain Park, Holyoke, MA, June 8, 2012
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Lindsey Buckingham at the Calvin Theatre, Northampton, MA
Review by Bluebird 
Photos of Mr. Buckingham are from the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom, Hampton, NH
Courtesy of Micah Gummel.
June 2, 2012
The big machine vs. little machine: It is all about balance, choices and the Seeds We Sow.
~Lindsey Buckingham
A sparse stage, with only a red Asian carpet, speakers and stacks, marked the setting that tonight unleashed the understated power that is Lindsey Buckingham. He changed guitars before every song in this completely solo set.
Read more: Lindsey Buckingham at the Calvin Theatre, Northampton, MA
