Sweet Melissa With Chris "Stovall" Brown TONIGHT!!

A band that is not to be missed!! They play a great variety of originals and covers from various blues, soul and r&b greats of yesterday and today - Aretha Franklin, Gnarls Barkley, The Neville Brothers, Etta James, Tracy Chapman, Son Seals, Koko Taylor, etc. etc...

http://www.mysweetmelissa.com

Melissa's blues and soul vocals stem from her enthusiasm for and embracement of life, love and music; something her audiences understand and relate to.

Chris Stovall Brown has spent the greatest part of his life onstage, often in the company of industry heavyweights like John Lee Hooker, James Cotton, Bo Diddley, Howard Tate and more recently New Orleans piano legend, Henry Butler. For many years he has led the highly-regarded Stovall Brown Band. Chris also brings his talents as a songwriter and producer to the Sweet Melissa band in addition to his musical performance style which endear him to concert and club audiences every time he takes the stage.

Click the post title to check out their myspace page and hear some song samples, then come on down tonight and treat yourself to a night of great music! $5.00 Cover at the door. There may still be tix available (for free!) at Coffee O in Falmouth and Woods Hole and the Woods Hole Market.

Kim Trusty & The Soul Food Kitchen Band 7/18

The dynamic and multifaceted Kim Trusty is a powerful and diverse vocalist, songwriter, guitarist and actress. Kim draws on jazz, rhythm & blues, vocal improvisation, roots, rock and undemanding lyrics, bringing her life, heart and work experiences into unforgettable and unique performances.

Trusty, who began singing more than 30 years ago in an all-black Baptist church in rural Pennsylvania, has evolved into one of the hottest acts on the stage today. The talented vocalist, songwriter, guitarist, and actress has appeared on stages from New Orleans to Montreal. Her latest CD, “Sweet Novena,” a tribute to her late grandmother, was released in September 2005.

Trusty is a Berklee College of Music graduate and now lives in Providence.

She has opened for Paula Cole, Taj Mahal,Rick Danko and Richie Havens. Kim’s performance style is completely unique and unforgettable to the senses. With a captivating stage presence, soulful lyrics and a showstopping voice, Kim Trusty’s act keeps you on the edge of your seat (if you’re not dancing).

Kim and her Soul Food Kitchen Band are playing at Grumpy's tomorrow night, Friday, 7/18, at 9:30 pm. There is a $5.00 cover at the door, but you may be able to pick a some free tickets around town. Try either of the Coffee Obsessions (Falmouth and Woods Hole) and the Woods Hole Market.

Enjoy!

The Commonwealth on Thursday

OK - So these guys have been playing for a few weeks now, and the shows just keep getting better and better.

Click on over to their myspace page to hear thir sound (click the header or follow the link below). As we all know, bands often sound even better live, so come on down to Grumpy's tomorrow to see what they can do!

http://www.myspace.com/thecommonwealthofrock

Up Next: The Commonwealth, Dirty Blonde featuring Cheryl Aruda, and Pumpkin Head Ted

OK, Sorry about being MIA last week. Two sick kids and a long, holiday weekend definitely got the better of me! I hope you had happy 4th of July, and that you are ready to dance off all of those extra beers, burgers, and ice creams you ate this weekend.

The Commonwealth will be back again this Thursday. These guys played to a full house last week, and they, once again, did not disappoint. Take a trip over to Grumpy's this week to check them out. You never know who you'll see or what you'll hear.

Friday, we'll have Dirty Blonde featuring Cheryl Aruda. Click on their myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dirtyblondegigs They are influenced Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin,Toni Lynn Washington, Bonnie Raitt, Sarah Vaughn, Ernestine Anderson, Robert Plant...MANY blues, funk, jazz, rock and soul musicians/vocalists.

Saturday, it's PUMPKIN HEAD TED time! Hands down, one of our favorite bands of all time. http://www.myspace.com/pumpkinheadted Acoustic, Electroacoustic, folk, reggae, whatever they play is entertaining and highly danceable.

On an entirely different note, is it me or does the Melody Tent have a few good bands playing this summer? I guess I always associated it with things like The Regeneration Tour (come on, The Human League, Belinda Carlisle, and Flock of Seagulls!?). But this week moe. (http://www.myspace.com/moe) is playing on Thursday and Friday. The on 7/18 Gov't Mule (http://www.mule.net/). And 8/2 Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Soul Stew Revival (http://www.derektrucks.com/index.html) . It will be very cool to see these bands play in a small venue like the Melody Tent rather than the huge festivals. Hope to see you there!

Up Next: The Commonwealth

They will be back again on Thursday, so if you haven't stopped by to hear this great band, you are missing out! They put on another excellent, high-energy show last Thursday and will continue to play at Grumpy's each Thursday this month.

Due to the 4th of July, there will not be a band playing this Friday. Instead of getting stuck in traffic after the fireworks, how about stopping in for a pint and a game of pinball or pool?

Saturday, Random Axe is back! More about them tomorrow...

Citizen Cope @ Outerland 6/28

We have a few (4) extra tix for this show if anyone is interested... We are headed over tomorrow, and we can meet you at Will Call. $35 per ticket (OBO). E-mail if you want them!

Dancing Dogs - Saturday, 6/28 @ 9:30p

This is a band that almost defies description. Jazz, funk, soul... it's all there with a ska, world beat twist. In a word, they are F-U-N.

From their website ( http://thedancingdogs.com/):

The Dancing Dogs call New Bedford, Massachusetts home but have performed at popular clubs, festivals, and other events all around New England since 1994. The Dancing Dogs is a six-piece eclectic band that seriously jams.
Their sound is a colorful blend of both covers and original music. Their influences are quite broad and their shows are both musically and visually stimulating. The band’s uncanny flair always captivates its audience with its high energy and unique qualities that offers something for everyone. Their sound is a colorful blend of both covers and original music.
They draw from a variety of musical styles and genres including Jazz, Funk, Soul, Fusion, Rock, Ska, World-beat, and Afro-Caribbean.
Members of the Dancing Dogs feature: Tom Short, woodwinds and vocals; Joseph Rapoza, trumpet, flugelhorn, trombone, percussion, keyboard, and vocals; John Nieman and JD Beauregard, drums, percussion, and vocals; Jim Robitaille, guitar; and Matt Ryckebusch, bass and vocals.

There is a $5. cover at the door, but there are FREE tickets available around Falmouth and Woods Hole. So go grab some tickets and some friends and head out for a great night of entertainment!