Category Archives: Music

Roomful Of Blues At The Stadium Theater

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Steve Hanley

If you live in New England, you know about Roomful of Blues, the powerhouse R&B band formed by Greg Piccolo and Duke Robillard almost 50 years ago. These guys have played every venue in the Northeast — Rhodes on the … Continue reading →

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Eddie Cooney Comes For A Visit

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Steve Hanley

A decade ago, Carolyn and I ran a bed and breakfast at our home here on the lake in Chepachet. One day, the Cooneys of Liverpool, England came to stay for several days. There are some people you take an … Continue reading →

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An Evening With Beausoleil

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Steve Hanley

When it comes to toe tapping, feel good music, it’s hard to beat the Cajun melodies played by Michael Doucet and Beausoleil. On Friday night, Carolyn and I went to see the band from the bayou at TCAN, the Center for … Continue reading →

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Remembering Phil Everly

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Steve Hanley

Back in the 50’s, American music was in transition. The Mills Brothers and the Andrews Sisters were being replaced by the pulsating rhythms of black culture, thanks to Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley.  Not everyone was happy about the change. I remember one … Continue reading →

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