Tag Archives: community

Just Some Guy

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Site Admin

Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger I recently participated in a salon. I’m sure, for some of you, I’ve just conjured up an ancient Palmolive commercial, with Madge softening your nails with dish detergent (seriously, how is it that she was never … Continue reading →

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Benefit Concerts “With a Little Help from My Friends”

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Site Admin

“Strike a Chord Women for Rosie’s Place” this Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Framingham Ruthann Baler, Guest Blogger In January, my husband Michael and I were having dinner at La Carreta Mexican in Framingham when I began scoping out the … Continue reading →

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I Am a Local Musician

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Site Admin

D. Michael Loveridge, Guest Blogger I am a local musician. I play for local people in local venues and have no aspirations to be anything more (though I once did). And in my travels, I will sometimes hear people wondering … Continue reading →

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“Song Bomb” 2011

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Site Admin

By Dan Cloutier I am a songwriter.  In my most creative times, I write about one song a month.  I ponder each song, I refine each song, and I worry about each song.  Songs keep me up at night, and … Continue reading →

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Celtics, Patriots and Finest Gifts

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Site Admin

Jon Waterman, Guest Blogger ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the music community singers, songwriters, guitar players, pianists, and the occasional alpine horn player are slogging, sliding, sloshing and spinning through the snow and o’er the black ice … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Play Nice with Others

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Site Admin

Trisha Knudsen, Guest Blogger My husband Phil and I have been married for nearly 28 years. All couples that have shared life for such a long time know that without a few essentials, this living together thing is HARD! Of … Continue reading →

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Green Acres

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Site Admin

Sam Bayer, Guest Blogger It might have been a warm spring night, the sort of night where the moon seems to glow and promise drips from every budding tree. It was a party, a community dance, maybe, on the second … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Community

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Site Admin

Ruthann Baler reflects on how much the Gift of Community has given to her. Continue reading →

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Here to There and Back Again: Interview with Chris Trapper

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Kim Jennings

By Kim Jennings A few weeks ago, I had the great luck of playing at Blue in Portland, Maine on the same night as Boston-based Chris Trapper (of The Push Stars).  Chris Trapper’s career went from solo – to band … Continue reading →

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Getting Started in the Local Music Scene

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Site Admin

Ashley Jordan finds that getting out there and performing her original music, even as a teenager, isn’t as scary as she thought. Making connections with other musicians is key to getting support, feedback, and encouragement. Continue reading →

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