The Screaming Females and Iron Chic show was a very interesting mix of Bostonian drunkard, heterosexual millennial hipsters, and queer disabled punks. Great energy, Marissa fucking killed it!
Nikki Hill - If Tina Turner and James Brown had a baby
Nikki Hill and her band at The Extended Play Sessions – Fallout Shelter on August 15, 2023.The group features Nikki, Laura Chavez, Matt Hill, Nick Gaitan, and Marty Dodson.Nikki is a powerhouse performer, as if Tina Turner, Little Richard and James Brown got together and added a good healthy dose of Aretha and Etta all wrapped up in one amazing person. And a band that keeps up with Nikki on every…
Sunday night. I was invited to a cocktail tasting where we feasted on beverages that left us feeling high and mighty. Before I knew it the event was over and everyone was spilling into the streets. At this point I’m ready to embark into the world. One of the people in our group gets an Uber. Not wanting to be left on the street, I jump into the mysterious chariot. After a few awkward minutes of no one talking inside the Uber we collect ourselves into a house we go. Who’s house? Who knows. (Now, I believe it’s @loverboykitchen place). Any how I follow the group through the living room, kitchen, stairs, and up to the attic/upstairs where I hearing people cheering and cymbals crashing. Little did I know but the band had one more. I make my way up to the front with my camera. With the liquor whispering in my ear I snap a few shots throughout of the epic final song “R.I.B.”. The band says thank you and the crowd files down the stairs through the kitchen into the living room out the door. We stick around to chat to some of the members (I don’t believe I spoke to anyone but if I did I hope it was a pleasant chat). Once we have everyone in our group it’s time for a night cap at the Classic Ledo’s. Grabbed a bite to eat and then went home. In the end I found out the band is @dinogalaband and there was a bill of some incredible musicians all stopping by from the East Coast. Thanks for stopping by and come again. -blake
The Jerry Vivino Quartet and special guests; Fil Ramil and Breeze at The Extended Play Sessions Fallout Shelter in Norwood, MA. on August 24, 2024.This was a night of jazz, funk, classical jazz, and big-band music from a group of all-stars.
Jerry Vivino is an absolute monster sax player and has been a mainstay on the NYC Jazz/Funk circuit for decades. He has toured the world with Frankie Valli &…