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Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt | Boston | Review | Pics

January 26th, 2011 | No Comments

Words & Images by: Nancy Nutile-McMenemy

John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett :: 01.13.10 :: Wilbur Theatre :: Boston, MA

Lyle Lovett by Nancy Nutile-McMenemy

Ever wonder what it would be like to invite the legendary singer-songwriters John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett over to your house for an evening of song and good times? Well, during the pos- blizzard of 2011 in the intimate setting of the Wilbur Theatre in Boston an event very similar to such an Â“ever wonderÂ” scenario took place for a sold out crowd.

Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are on tour together; performing in small, intimate theaters for, at least in New England, sold out audiences. They two are so comfortable with themselves that they make you feel like you are sitting in the living room with them, getting to know them better through their songs.

They play well off each other and their banter at times can get very humorous. Hiatt arrived Tuesday before the storm but Lovett flew in Thursday morning. This discussion lead to the two thanking the crowd for coming out and also gushing over Logan Airport, with Lovett saying, Â“Love what you’ve done [with Logan].Â”

In these Â“togetherÂ” shows, the two take turns playing songs from their huge repertoires and at times sing harmonies or play guitars on each other’s songs. A truly supportive jam session results. Hiatt opened with Â“Open Road,Â” the title cut from his most recent CD, and Lovett followed with Â“Farther Down the Line.Â”

Hiatt next took the crowd on a road trip with his classic Â“Tennessee Plates,Â” which made Lovett exclaim, Â“It’s really a song about a self-starter,Â” and Â“It certainly has a Zen quality to it.Â” Lovett continued his critique by saying the main character Â“finds true love,Â” has a Â“Mecca to Graceland,Â” and in the end Â“learns a trade.Â”

Lovett spoke about being in a restaurant the other day when Eric Clapton’s version of Hiatt’s Â“Riding with the KingÂ” came on the radio. Lovett whined, Â“Clapton’s never recorded one of my songs!Â”

Lovett spoke about his experience this past December when he worked with The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles. Artistic Director Ben Donenberg asked Lovett to write a few songs for a production of Much Ado About Nothing. Donenberg explained to Lovett that Shakespeare used to include songs, from the time to time, to lighten up his plays when they Â“weren’t going so wellÂ” said Lovett. Lovett performed a lullaby that the he said he Â“felt like he co-wrote with Shakespeare.Â”

Hiatt killed on Â“Drive South,Â” after which Lovett put away his guitar and said boldly, Â“I quit.Â” But he pulled it together and wowed the crowd with Â“Natural Forces,Â” the title cut from his most recent CD.

John Hiatt by Nancy Nutile-McMenemy

Hiatt jumped in with Â“Crossing Muddy WaterÂ” to which Lovett responded with Â“If I Had A Boat.Â” Hiatt tore through Â“Riding with the KingÂ” and then both Hiatt and Lovett thanked the audience again for their support over the years saying that Boston is a great music town. Lovett ended appropriately enough with Â“Closing Time.Â”

The crowd jumped to the feet, thanking them for a great evening and after a small pause, the two returned to the stage. An audience member yelled out for Hiatt to play Â“Icy Blue HeartÂ” and Hiatt said, Â“Well, alright!Â” and proceeded to once again awe the crowd with his skillful lyrics and masterful guitar playing. Lovett chose to finish the night off with Â“My Baby Don’t TolerateÂ” and was joined by Hiatt on harmonies and a stinging guitar solo on his gorgeous blonde Gibson with the mother of pearl inlays.

The crowd was again on their feet and the two, like gracious guests, thanked the audience again and jogged off stage.

More photos from this show here.

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John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett :: 01.14.11 :: State Theatre :: Portland, ME

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John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett :: 01.15.11 :: Calvin Theater :: Northampton, MA

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John Hiatt and Lyle Lovett :: 01.16.11 :: Wilbur Theatre :: Boston, MA

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R.I.P. GOTV’s Michael J. Potashnick

January 24th, 2011 | No Comments

GATHERING OF THE VIBES LOSES ITS VOICE

On Monday, January 10, 2011, the Gathering of
the Vibes festival lost its crowd-rallying, on-stage Â“Voice
of the Vibes,Â” Co-M.C. Michael J. Potashnick. The news of his sudden passing sent ripples throughout the
New England arts and music community. A beloved friend to countless people, the spirit and memories of Michael J.
Potashnick will not fade away.

Organizers have announced that two gatherings will take place to honor and celebrate the life of the 52-year-old
producer who died from pneumonia. The first gathering, organized by the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival, will
take place Sunday, February 13 from 2-5 p.m. at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street,
Burlington, VT. Friends and family are invited to join together for an afternoon of storytelling, remembrance and
celebration. Click here
to RSVP to the Burlington, VT event.

Hosted by Gathering of the Vibes, the second celebration will take place Sunday, February 20 on the campus of the
University of Bridgeport’s Arnold Bernard Center from 3-9 p.m. The Bridgeport gathering will include live music and
dedications by some of Michael’s favorite artists.

Those planning to attend the Bridgeport, CT event are requested to RSVP via the Â“Michael Potashnick CelebrationÂ”
Facebook page by
clicking here. Those
wanting to make contributions in Michael’s memory are asked to kindly donate to his favorite charities: The United
Way and the SoNo Arts Festival in Norwalk, CT.

Though Michael had been involved with Gathering of the Vibes every year since its inception in 1997, he also was
like family to much of the New England arts and music community. He was an integral part of the Lake Champlain
Maritime Festival, the SoNo Arts Celebration, Bridgeport’s Polka Dot Playhouse, Burlington Discover Jazz Festival,
Burlington’s Flynn Center for the Performing Arts and the All Good Music Festival in West Virginia.

Â“Michael was family,Â” said Ken Hays, founder of the Vibes. Â“He exemplified what the Vibes means to so
many, reminding us from his spot on center-stage of the love we have to offer each other, and that through music,
we can truly see the light that brings harmony and balance to the world. We will miss him tremendously.Â”

Those who would like to contribute stories and photos to Michael Potashnick’s memorial services are asked to
submit medium/high-resolution photographs (preferably in JPEG format) and stories (1-2 paragraphs) through a special memorial
website, or email them directly
to mjpmemories@gmail.com.

Gisele Bundchen says sheâ€™s lucky that her sons get along well

December 3rd, 2010 | No Comments

Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen says she feels lucky that her sons get along well. The supermodel opened up about her family with her husband, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady â€” and she says there are more children in her future. Bundchen said that sheâ€™s lucky to be between her babies Benjamin, who will celebrate [...]

Singapore billionaire offers $513m for Thomson Medical

October 31st, 2010 | No Comments

Singaporean billionaire Peter Lim on Friday offered to buy Thomson Medical Centre (THOM.SI) for $513 million, hoping to tap into Asia’s growing healthcare demand.

Lim made the offer after his investment firm agreed to buy a 39.34% stake in the company from Thomson’s largest shareholder and founder Dr Cheng Wei Chen and his family, a statement said.

Lim’s investment firm struck the deal at $1.75 a share with the healthcare firm’s key shareholder, a price that will also be extended to the company’s remaining shareholders. The offer represents a 62% premium over Thomson’s last traded price.

The offer for Thomson Medical comes three months after Malaysian state investor Khazanah bought Parkway Holdings (PARM.SI) — Asia’s biggest listed hospital operator — in a $3.4 billion deal.

Thomson Medical is a healthcare service provider in Singapore for obstetrics, gynaecology and paediatric services.

Lim recently gained fame when he made a 320 million pound ($659 million) offer to buy Liverpool Football Club. He later
withdrew the offer following a court ruling that gave Liverpool board the right to proceed with a 300 million pound sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures, who also own the Boston Red Sox baseball team.

Lim, ranked by Forbes magazine as Singapore’s eighth-richest man, made his fortune as a stock broker and became a private investor in 1996. His key holdings include stakes in Wilmar International (WLIL.SI), the world’s largest palm oil firm, and fashion retailer FJ Benjamin (FJBN.SI).

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Oct. 15, 1900: Boston Embraces the Sound of Music

October 15th, 2010 | No Comments

1900: Boston’s Symphony Hall, an acoustical marvel in its day and still regarded as one of the world’s great concert halls, opens with an inaugural concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Unlike most American concert halls, which tend to favor a wider, fan-shaped configuration, Symphony Hall was built along European lines — deep, narrow and high. [...]

Gisele Bundchenâ€™s rep speaks out about model kissing mystery man

October 7th, 2010 | No Comments

Brazilian model Gisele Bundchenâ€™s representative has spoken about the mysterious man the model kissed at the Vogue 90th anniversary party. Bundchen, 30, had been photographed in a very compromising position with Helly Nahmad, who according to Boston.com is an art dealer in New York City. When the photograph emerged, fans were quick to question if [...]

Do We Have a Right to Know If Our Food Has Been Genetically Modified?

October 4th, 2010 | No Comments

Painting by Anthony Freda: www.AnthonyFreda.com.The FDA is close to approving genetically modified (gm) salmon. See this and this.We know that at least some genetically modified foods may harm the environment. See this.And serious questions have been …

Marco Benevento: North American Tour Dates

October 1st, 2010 | No Comments

NYE WITH SURPRISE ME MR. DAVIS AT CAFE DU NORD

Marco Benevento

Marco Benevento is getting
ready to load the old 1927 upright into Panthro (the van) to play dates all over the States and Canada in the coming
months. For these upcoming shows, Marco returns to Canada after appearing at a number of festivals up across the
border this summer, he hits New England at the peak of Fall foliage, performs in Asheville and Charlotte, NC for the
first time ever with his own band.

He also plays two rare solo piano shows in Asbury Park and Brooklyn, brings
the post
rock for the post Phish phreaks in Atlantic City with friends Billy Martin and Marc Friedman and finishes out the year
on the West Coast, including two of his favorite rooms, The Independent in SF and Doug Fir in Portland. Last but not
least, he’ll be with Surprise Me Mr.
Davis on New Year’s Eve to ring in 2011 at Cafe Du Nord.

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ATandT to Face Fight from Connecticut over Planned Layoffs

September 23rd, 2010 | No Comments

With traditional wireline long-distance business being consistently replaced by mobile phones, smartphones and IP-based technologies, AT&T finds itself fighting with the union and at least one state attorney’s office in New England to lay off workers. –
The
attorney general of Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal, is
about to be embroiled with the sole provider of service for the iPhone,
AT amp;T. The battle will be over the planned layoffs of more than 150 workers
in the state by the telecommunications giant who is now primarily a mobile
service…

Marco Benevento: Fall Tour Dates

September 17th, 2010 | No Comments

SOUNDTRACKS, SOLO SHOWS AND TRIOS
KEYBOARD KID HAS A HAND IN IT ALL

Marco Benevento will tour the U.S. and Canada this Fall in support of his latest release, Between The Needles & Nightfall. The run begins with four nights in Canada and five nights in New England. The stretch includes a stop at the Massachusetts Museum Of Contemporary Art where Benevento will reprise his new score to the ’60s cult film House Of Usher that he debuted in August at Celebrate Brooklyn. He’ll also play two rare solo piano shows in Asbury Park and New York City. Benevento rejoins his band in November, heading to North Carolina and Virginia for three shows, including his first headline appearance in Asheville at The Grey Eagle. The tour wraps with five nights on the West Coast, returning to Doug Fir Lounge in Portland for the second time this year, as well as a Saturday night at The Independent in San Francisco.

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Sept. 13, 1833: Imported Ice Chills, Thrills India

September 13th, 2010 | No Comments

1833: Nearly 100 tons of ice, cut in blocks from frozen New England lakes earlier in the year, arrives in Calcutta. The first shipment of ice imported to India soon fires up a market for cold drinks in a country unaccustomed to such a chilly luxury.
The transoceanic operation, undertaken by the Tudor Ice Co., began [...]

Tom Brady Car Accident

September 9th, 2010 | No Comments

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is being treated by team doctors after he was involved in a two-car accident near his Boston home early Thursday.At approximately 6:30AM, Brady was traveling in Beantown’s Back Bay community when his black Audi sedan collided with a red Ford minivan on the corner of Commonwealth and Gloucester. Brady [...]

E-communication and society: A cyber-house divided

September 2nd, 2010 | No Comments

Online as much as in the real world, people bunch together in mutually suspicious groups—and in both realms, peacemaking is an uphill struggle

IN 2007 Danah Boyd heard a white American teenager describe MySpace, the social network, as “like ghetto or whatever”. At the time, Facebook was stealing members from MySpace, but most people thought it was just a fad: teenagers tired of networks, the theory went, just as they tired of shoes.

But after hearing that youngster, Ms Boyd, a social-media researcher at Microsoft Research New England, felt that something more than whimsy might be at work. “Ghetto” in American speech suggests poor, unsophisticated and black. That led to her sad conclusion: in their online life, American teenagers were recreating what they knew from the physical world—separation by class and race. …

Evening Crunch Crumbs: Brandon Spikes Sex Tape; Michael Douglas Hopes To Beat Stage IV Throat Cancer; Brandy Overcomes Nerves For â€œDWTSâ€

September 1st, 2010 | No Comments

-Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks is having the toughest time securing dresses on loan from high-end designers, and the actress is certain her size 14 frame is to blame… -NFLer Brandon Spikes of the New England Patriots made a sex tape with his former galpal who happens to look a helluva lot like Kim Kardashian. CLICK HERE [...]

The Geek’s Guide to Boston

August 12th, 2010 | No Comments

As many of you know, Beantown is more than just a history lesson masquerading as a city or simply the epicenter of Red Sox Nation. Boston’s impressive array of high-tech industries and thriving cultural and academic character& it has both Harvard and MIT& coupled with a wealth of high-quality museums, makes this a particularly brainy destination for the geek in your life. So, from the Boston Museum of Science to the New England Aquarium to that brewery named after a Revolutionary War hero, eWEEK presents the Geek’s Guide to Boston. – …

Gathering of the Vibes Preview

July 27th, 2010 | No Comments

By: Dennis Cook
JamBase Associate Editor

Gathering of the Vibes :: 07.29.10-08.01.10 :: Seaside Park :: Bridgeport, CT

Once again the pilgrimage to the Vibes begins as folks gather along the Connecticut shoreline to enjoy headliners including Primus, Furthur, Robert Randolph & The Family Band and Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley & Nas. With Wavy Gravy as colorful MC, this weekend is filled with two stages packed with some of the best the jam world has to offer. Here’s five recommendations beyond the big names to consider if you’ll be Vibin’ it in the days ahead.

1. Hot Day At The Zoo :: Thursday :: 12:45-2:00 PM :: Green Vibes Stage

Put directly, Hot Day is one of the best string bands out there. Full of feisty energy, wicked chops, increasingly together songwriting and a good nose for covers, New England-based HDATZ offer a slightly sophisticated take on country comfort with no small measure of individual personality to boot. Well worth having your campsite set up early so you can attend and fully get into it with the Zoo.

2. Leroy Justice :: Thursday :: 4:15-5:30 PM :: Green Vibes Stage

One of NYC’s finest, classic-minded outfits should be the perfect score to get your first solid drunk on for the weekend. There’s something raw ‘n’ real about Leroy Justice that makes a person want to bend an elbow and get down into the muck with ‘em. Anyone with a sweet tooth for Black Crowes style meat ‘n’ taters rock – especially from guys who write way above par original material and deliver it with significant muscle and flair – are in for a treat this Thursday. Leroy Justice also put out one of the great sleepers of 2009 called The Loho Sessions, which was produced by mixing board maestro John Siket. Read the JamBase rave here.

3. Jackie Greene :: Friday :: 1:40-3:10 PM :: Main Stage

Bay Area boy Greene is on a pretty hot roll right now. His new album, Till The Light Comes (see review here), is an end-to-end corker, his band is tight, he’s grown into one of the strongest interpreters of the Dead catalog around, and his beard is coming in nicely. Greene is quality bang for your buck, and with Furthur on the festival grounds the same day chances of a Phil sit-in are pretty decent.

4. Assembly of Dust :: Saturday :: 2:40-4:10 PM :: Main Stage

AOD’s tunes have the quality of fantastic lost singles – easy to dig right away and better loved with repetition – and the band plays with a level of care and technical dexterity that’s rare today. Assembly’s whole aura draws one in and reminds one of an era when real musicians with genuine artistry made pop music. If radio weren’t the corporate wasteland it is then AOD’s music would already be bumping shoulders with Tom Petty, Sheryl Crow and the other mainstays on the FM dial. However, folks can enjoy their craftsmanship on a sunny Saturday at the Vibes and imagine how much better the airwaves would be with AOD on them.

5. Martin Sexton with the Ryan Montbleau Band :: Sunday :: 3:25-4:40 PM :: Main Stage

Sexton’s new album, Sugarcoating, is perhaps his most tuneful and readily appealing song cycle to date. So it makes a certain cosmic sense for him to hook up with Montbleau and his populist leaning crew. What’s in store is an hour and change filled with fleshed out, nicely rockin’ pop with tasty covers from the likes of Zeppelin and The Beatles. And by Sunday afternoon this might be just the ticket to get you to the finish line for Vibes 2010.

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Camp Bisco: Lineup, Stage Breaks, Dance Tent, iPhone

June 30th, 2010 | No Comments

Camp Bisco has officially released the Camp Bisco 9 daily artist lineup for July 15-17, which is available
online here.

The 50+ performer lineup at the multi-
stage camping festival includes: The Disco Biscuits; LCD Soundsystem; Ween; Thievery Corporation; Wu
Massacre
featuring Method Man; Ghostface; & Raekwon; Girl Talk; Bassnectar; Pretty Lights; Major Lazer; Break Science with
special guests Talib Kweli and David Murphy (STS9); The New Deal; Diplo; Holy Fuck; Caribou; Raq Tipper; Beats
Antique; Welder; Aeroplane; Rusko; Sunrise Silent Disco; The Album Leaf; Brothers Past; Dieselboy; Gift of Gab (of
Blackalicious); Future Rock; SOJA; Telepath; Felix Cartal; Two Fresh; Kill the Noise; Eskmo; Orchard Lounge;
Rubblebucket; Emancipator; Spiritual Rez; Morning Teleportation; Archnemesis; Sub Swara; Derek Plaslaiko; Big
Gigantic; Earl Greyhound; The Black Seeds; Mimosa; Grimace Federation; C-mon & Kypski; Nobody Beats the Drum;
King Britt; Dubskin; Woodhands; Justin Paul; Lee Mayjahs; DJ Everyday; and The Constellations.

Camp Bisco veterans, Pretty Lights, Bassnectar and Girl Talk will be lending their spinning skills during
main stage
set breaks on Thursday, Friday and Saturday night respectively. The Pretty Lights set will be a precursor to the LCD
Soundsystem Thursday night headlining slot.

Details for the Camp Bisco 9 Late Night Dance Tent have also been announced. Performances include sets by
Caribou, Two Fresh, Holy Fuck, Diplo, the New Deal, Rusko, and Aeroplane. The dance tent, which has
been moved
to an improved location, will feature 360Â° surround sound system and visuals to enhance the visual experience of
the performances.

Camp Bisco 9 will once again be held at the picturesque Indian Lookout Country Club in Mariaville, New York,
located approximately 20 minutes travel time from Albany, New York, on 200 acres of rolling, grass fields. The
grounds come equipped with full bathrooms; which include flush toilets and showers, as well as 24/7 bathroom
attendants. Festival goers will have access to a full bar on site and a general store, which sells almost every
necessity for a comfortable and care free experience. iPhone users will also be able to download the Camp Bisco
iPhone app to help
them navigate the grounds, review artist bios, videos and photos, view the official schedule, and
access a direct stream of the Camp Bisco Twitter feed (
@campbisco).

Camp Bisco 9 is now releasing a limited number of $80 Saturday-Only tickets, as well as the 3-Day tickets, available
for $155 online at www.campbisco.net and 1-800-594-TXX, and at all FYE stores in New England and select outlets
in New York state. WIth the Platinum VIP Experience sold out, concert goers can still purchase, the VIP Experience
Packages, available for $199 in addition to the 3-day festival pass. 50 cents of every ticket sold will be donated to
Headcount, a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization devoted to voter registration and participation in
democracy.

Visit www.campbisco.net for the most up to date
information.

Heart Attack rate declined 62%

June 11th, 2010 | No Comments

In past 10 years, serious cases of heart attack have declined by 62 percent in Northern California. Other lighter such cases have decreased by 24 percent. This was revealed in a study that involved more than 46,000 patients.
The decline was due to the countrywide efforts to keep the risks of heart disease down [...]

June 3, 1889: Power Flows Long-Distance

June 3rd, 2010 | No Comments

1889: The first long-distance transmission of electricity takes place, linking a powerhouse at Willamette Falls to a string of lights in Portland, Oregon, 14 miles to the west.
The power lines stretching from the hydroelectric generator to 55 street lights at 4th and Main heralded the arrival of a major innovation in energy technology. The [...]

May 19, 1780: Darkness at Noon Enshrouds New England

May 19th, 2010 | No Comments

1780: In the midst of the Revolutionary War, darkness descends on New England at midday. Many people think Judgment Day is at hand. It will be remembered as New England’s Dark Day.
Diaries of the preceding days mention smoky air and a red sun at morning and evening. Around noon this day, an early darkness fell: [...]