Monday, May 7, 2012

Spring In The Air and Music Too (April 2012)

Rock and Roll Diary


Spring was in the air in April and so was the music.  Lot's of music. I had the pleasure of performing for 19 shows in the month of April.  Including two double header shows at different venues during two of the 'Sunday Fundays.'

McGuiggan's Pub


The first show of the month was at McGuiggan's Pub in Whitman Mass.


McGuiggan's is a fashionable, upscale Irish sports pub with a lively bar and dining room. 








Situated in a completely remodeled 19th century building, the pub's ambiance exudes history and charm.



With all the class of a Boston pub, McGuiggan's serves a great pub menu in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. 


McGuiggan's is a great place to eat, drink, and socialize with family and friends.



Sunday Funday at O'Toole's

The first Sunday Funday in April was at O'Toole's Pub in Whitman, Mass.


O'Toole's Pub is a neighborhood Irish pub.  I have had a lot of fun shows there.

Paddy Barry's

There was a 'Thirsty Thursday' show at Paddy Barry's in April.


Paddy Barry's is the best little pub in the world.


Paddy Barry's is located on Hancock Street in Quincy Square.


The Fat Cactus 


I had a show at The Fat Cactus in April at the Lynnfield location on RT 1.


The Fat Cactus features authentic Mexican cuisine, 



a festive atmosphere, 


and live entertainment.


St John's Athletic Club

I performed a show with my friend Chrissy White at St John's Athletic Club in Fall River, Mass.


Chrissy sing and plays the flute.  It was a great show with Chrissy.


St John's Athletic Club is a member club on Rodman Street in Fall River.


Sunday Funday at Hajjar's

Every second Sunday is Sunday Funday at Hajjar's.


Lot's of fun Sunday Funday's at Hajjar's :-)



Debut at The Hancock Tavern


In April I had my debut performance at The Hancock Tavern.


The Hancock Tavern is in the Wollaston section of Quincy, Mass.


It is a fun night when people are dancing on the tables. :-)


It was a good night.  




Saturday Night at O'Toole's


In April I played a fun Saturday night show at O'Toole's Pub.


My friend John was celebrating his birthday!


My friend Jill sang a couple songs.


Good times.



Sunday Funday at Jake's Bar (Show one of double header)

I had a double header on one Sunday in April with an early show at Jake's Bar and an evening show at Cappy's Tavern.


It is a rare occasion when some of my family can come to a show.  


The Sunday Funday shows at Jake's are family friendly.



It's a great place located on RT 106 just over the West Bridgewater/East Bridgewater line in East Bridgewater.


I have another show scheduled at Jake's Bar May 20th.



Cappy's Tavern Sunday Funday (Double Header Show Two)


Cappy's Tavern is a neighborhood pub in the Hyde Park section of Boston.


It was a fun show.


More shows scheduled in the Fall at Cappy's Tavern.


Damien's Pub


April brought a great show at Damien's Pub!


It was a lot of fun!


Damien's is in Hanson Mass.


Lots of awesome people at the show!





As the night was winding down some more friends arrived and the party kept going on and on.




Damien's Pub has the best pizza in town.


and the coldest beer in town.


A highlight for me was that my friend Jackie requested an original song Nothing Lasts Forever and folks slowed danced to it.  :-)


McGuiggan's Pub (Round II)


The second show at McGuiggan's Pub in April was a blast too.


Another night with awesome people.


and at the tail end of the night some real fun loving people.



Sunday Funday at The Red Rose Cafe


I played a show at the Red Rose Cafe in April.


It was my friend Brenda's birthday.


and the Bruins were on.


They won that day!


Good times


Good people


It was so cool when my high school friend Ray's daughter got up to play.  Satch Romano did a couple tunes too.


It's all about who is there at a show and the Red Rose Cafe had a great bunch of fun loving people.  


My friend Brenda's daughter Leanne was visiting from FLA and she got up to sing.



JP Ryan's 


JP Ryan's is in Abington, Mass on RT 123.


I played a mid week show at JP Ryan's in April.


There was a birthday in the house.  It was tough playing after the B's got eliminated that night.  But, it was a fun night all an in all.  More pics here. 

TWO BAND SHOWS
There were two full band shows in April.

KC's Pub


Played a full band gig in April at KC's Pub.


My friend Jill sang a few tunes.


Mike McHugh played bass and Bill Lawnsby played drums.


It was a fun night.


KC's Pub is in Weymouth Mass.


More pics online here.

SlapShotz


There was a full band show at Slapshotz.


Slapshotz is in Avon Mass.


It was a fun night.


With great people.




Looking forward to next time at SlapShotz.


Earth Day Celebration

I shared the bill with my friend Kenny Black playing music for an earth day celebration in Norwell Mass.


It was a beautiful day in beautiful surroundings with families enjoying the day together.


It was a really nice event.  I have to thank my friend Jimmy who made the arrangements for the music for the event.


Sunday Funday at Hajjar's (Round II)


The last show of the month was a Sunday Funday at Hajjar's in Weymouth.


It was a really fun show with lot's of dancing.


And great people.


My friend Kenny Black and his lovely girlfriend Natalie came out for the tunes for a while.


My friend Jill performed a number of songs.


Some folks in the crowd got into the act.



More pics here.

What a month!  Music makes life better!






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