Wednesday, January 4th, 2012
Just had my blond 3/4 upright bass fixed up by Kurt at Johnson Strings in Waltham. He did a fantastic job, and at a very reasonable price! The problem: Kay and Engelhardt upright basses have a thinner neck profile, and it is not uncommon for them to twist or turn a little bit. My [...]
The Bass Shop at Johnson Strings
Tags: boston, repair, upright bass
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Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Bob and Andy will be playing some Christmas tunes this Friday night at the Worthen in Lowell!
Tex-mas Eve at the Worthen!
Tags: acoustic, lowell, Music
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Monday, December 12th, 2011
Great news from www.mandolincafe.com: Mike Compton has completed his first solo mandolin recording, a compilation of original and traditional selections entitled Rotten Taters. The project was spontaneously conceived and recorded in Australia this past summer while on a solo tour. Compton’s new recording will be a welcome gift to his fans. Accompanied only by mandolin, [...]
Mike Compton – Rotten Taters
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Friday, December 2nd, 2011
Just because the sun sets at 4pm, and the weather outside is cold. It doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some folk music in Lowell! Come down to Life Alive on Thursday nights from 6-8pm and check it out! It’s free to come listen, and you can treat yourself to a healthy delicious meal too! Goodtime [...]
Lowell Folks!
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Friday, December 2nd, 2011
Some cool David Surette and Susie Burke holiday concerts are coming up. If you’ve never seen a performance by this duo, do yourself a favor and check them. In fact, make it a holiday present to yourself! You deserve it! Saturday Dec. 3 Durham Christmas Concert (w/ Kent Allyn) Oyster River Folk Series, Universalist Fellowship, [...]
Cool Holiday Concerts Coming Up
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Monday, November 28th, 2011
Great news! Goodtime Bob and Andy will be playing old time and bluegrass tunes at Life Alive in Lowell on Thursday nights. Come on out and listen to some great tunes from 6-8pm on Thursday nights and enjoy a healthy meal and delicious smoothie! Last week at Life Alive, we were joined by the multi-talented [...]
Life Alive Residency!
Tags: Banjo, fiddle, Nick Bogosian, old time
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Friday, November 18th, 2011
Goodtime Bob had a great show at Life Alive in Lowell last night. Special thanks to the Life Alive crew for being so hospitable. The food and smoothies were incredible! (Almost as great as Bob’s performance). Also thanks to the family and friends who came out to join in the fun!
Bob at Life Alive
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