Club/Event Notes, Thursday, Nov. 19

Thursday, Goosepimp Orchestra headlines Tammany Hall; Sean Ryan sings at Beatnik’s; Duncan Arsenault is with Scott Ricciuti and the boys at the Dive.

Friday, Fear Nuttin’ Band is releasing a new CD at the Lucky Dog Music Hall; Fourth Gear rocks the Blue Plate in Holden; Johnny Press Mess headlines the Cannery in Southbridge; it’s progressive rock with Sky Blue Mind at City Lights; Guns of Navarone return to Beatnik’s; Hat On, Drinking Wine’s sipping tunes at Biagio’s; the Pamela Hines Duo is the Chloe Bistro; Bill McCarthy’s strumming his acoustic at Old Post Office Pub; Bret Talbert is solo at Applebee’s in Sturbridge; Double Take does covers at Classic’s Pub; Lori Brooks leads her band at Mill Street Brews; the Bubbleheads burst at Squire White’s; Undercover rocks Irish Times; and the Dan Lawson Band debuts at Gilrein’s.Saturday, American folk rocker Tony Bird is at the Bull Run in Shirley; The Empire Shall Fall releases a CD with a show at London Billiards; Dan Kirouac is singing at the Spruce Street Tavern; The Matt Schwachman Band’s getting down at The First Amendment; Floyd tribute Gilmour’s Breakfast does its last show of the year, at Tammany Hall; Whalebone Farmhouse headlines Beatnik’s; Rockhouse 6 blasts the Cannery; Jason James returns to the Galway Bay; Johnny Dollar jazzes up the Dzian Gallery (also enjoy shopping, a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres) and The Balls are back, joining JetSet, The Time Beings, Tony Jones and the Cretin 5 at Ralph’s.

Sunday, Sinfonia performs at Clark’s Razzo Hall; and there’s a new blues jam happening out at Trumbull’s in Spencer.

And next Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, we’ve got Lyle Pierce at Carmella’s Italian Kitchen; Fourth Gear at the Blue Plate; The Allens at Speakers in Marlboro; Probable Cause at the Fifth Amendment; Miss Tess and the Bon Bon Parade does the noontime Brown Bag Concert at Mechanic’s Hall; Patty O’Brien joins Patrick Egan at the Hibernian Cultural Center; Hitmen take ‘em out at Irish Times; the Silverbacks belt it at Greendale’s; the Duke Robillard Band packs Gilrein’s; Wilbur and the Dukes returns for its traditional show at Ralph’s; New Pond Fondle jams at Partner’s in Fitchburg; New Pilot pops at Mill Street Brews; and Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse at Beatnik’s.Other Events:

On Friday, there’s a mystery dinner theater called the “Doo-Wop Murders” at Salem Cross Inn; learn about dessert wines at Fitchburg Art Museum; it’s college women’s hoops at its best as Holy Cross takes on UConn at the DCU Center; watch All Quiet on the Western Front for free at the Shrewsbury Public Library; there’s a poetry slam at Clark with featured performer Jamaica Osorio, star of HBO’s Brave New Faces; the Seven Hills Symphony puts on their fall concert at UMass on Plantation Street; Jim McGovern’s 50th birthday and fundraiser are being held, simultaneously, at 55 Pearl Restaurant on Friday. Also Friday, WCCA TV-13 hosts its Harvest Moon Dinner Dance at the Knights of Columbus in Worcester. The Clark University Concert Choir and Chamber Choir presents “Music for the Ages: European and American Treasures” at St. Peter’s Church at 8 pm. Sima Kustanovich is on the piano for that one.

Saturday, the Jewelry, Gem, Mineral and Fossil show rocks the National Guard Armory; the UMass International Craft Fair happens at the EcoTarium; Katie Green hosts the annual Worcester Tellebration of storytellers at the Green Rooster Coffeehouse; and there’s a Zip Trip tour focuses on Norman Rockwell at the Worcester Art Museum.

Club Notes, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Thursday, New Pilot rocks at The Mill, and it streams online, live, on evolvingartist.com at 8 p.m. Brooks plays the keys with Duncan at The Dive; Jason James does rockabilly piano at Beatnik’s;

Friday, Trumystic pairs with the Alchemystics, Mafia Bong Hit and Orrin Slips at the Lucky Dog; singer Keri Anderson leads Whalebone Farmhouse at the Belfont Hotel in Millbury; the Holy Ghosts, Mack the Knife, The Terribles and the Numbskulls make it an ideal Friday the 13th show at the Hotel Vernon; the Delta Generators put a new spin on blues at the Cannery in Southbridge with opener Jon Short; Holmes does a free show in the Foundation Room at the House of Blues; The Pathetics do an acoustic set at Beatnik’s; The Ten Foot Polecats are out at the End Zone in Mendon; the James Montgomery Band is blaring at Mechanics Hall; Orange Diesel helps open for Brand New Sin at London Billiards; Elizabeth Lorrey and the Rafters celebrate a new disc with a release party at the Bull Run in Shirley; the Speakeasy Combo returns to Nick’s; Sun Jones joins Gary Backstrom at Tammany Hall; the Right Band is back at Squire White’s; the legendary Swinging Steaks resurfaces at Firefly’s in Marlboro;

Saturday, the Dust Bunnies and Dopapod open for BioDiesel at The Cannery; Before the Fall helps open for Sonic Disorder at the Lucky Dog; the wonderfully talented Sam James is back at Tammany Hall with Boston band Garlic and Moonshine; the Scissormen headline the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge; the Matt Schwachman Band returns to Irish Times; No Alibi rocks Beatnik’s; Bret Talbert sings at the Spruce Street Tavern in Clinton; Brett and Lisa from She’s Busy sing at Chuck’s Steakhouse; B&E’s the duo at The Nines; Richie Havens performs in Percival Hall at Fitchburg State College; Babe Pino blow the blues harp and sings at Nick’s; the Bruce Marshall Band gives it another whirl at Greendale’s; The Ed Melikian Ensemble plays the Sahara; and On the Rocks rocks the Emerald Isle.

On Wednesdays, B3 funk night fills The Dive.

Other Events:

The play Columbinus opens at the Little Theater at Clark University on Thursday and continues throughout the weekend. There are also performances next weekend.
People, Places & Things, photography by John Nunziato will be on display and for sale through November 30 at Booklovers' Gourmet in Webster.

On Thursday, there is a wine tasting from 5-7 p.m. at 55 Pearl Restaurant.

Friday, the Pink Floyd laser spectacular beams into the Hanover Theatre; Worcester Storytellers meets at Vasa Hall, as they do the second Friday of each month.

On Saturday, Buddha Hut holds its monthly buffet and fundraiser for VegWorcester. Drop by any time between noon and 7 p.m. and $10 gets you an all-you-can-eat vegan buffet, which is donated to VegWorcester. Visit vegworcester.org for more info. From 1-3 p.m. percussionist David Curry puts on a demonstration and hosts a drum circle at Union Music. The Sharks take on the Hartford Wolf Pack at the DCU Center in the afternoon. Two local authors, Christopher Burton and Jason Lamountian, read their work at Acoustic Java at 4 p.m. Old Sturbridge villages hosts an Evening of Illumination, which includes a guided candlelight tour. A few performances of
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest occurs at Assumption College, with afternoon and evening performances.

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dr. Gonzo holds his no mistake steak grilling challenge at the Emporium on Main Street.

Throughout the month, those in active duty and their families get free admission to the Higgins Armory Museum.

Fall Events at Union Music

And the best part...all of these events are free at Union Music, Worcester, MA.

Visit unionmusic.com for directions and info.

Monday, November 9th, 7:00 PM, Martin Guitars and Union Music present an Evening with Kenny Sultan. Kenny will play and demonstrate his many styles on his signature model Martin guitar. Acoustic Blues is his specialty and I hope you can join us to hear Kenny play and talk about anything guitar. Kenny is a noted teacher based in Santa Barbara and has agreed to offer Private Lessons during the day on Tuesday. Please call 508 753 3702 or email to make a reservation for the workshop or private lessons. http://www.kennysultan.com/

Thursday, November 12th, 7:00PM, Hometown Guitar Hero Cliff Goodwin will be joined on the Union Music stage with drummer Billy MacGillvray, bassist Wolf Ginandes, and vocalist Mike Lynch for some great music in our casual setting. Cliff will share some of the things that have made him a sought after lead guitarist and the important role the guitarist plays in supporting the singer and the band. Maybe he’ll share some of his highlights while touring the world as the lead guitarist with The Joe Cocker Band. http://www.myspace.com/cliffgoodwin

Saturday, November 14th, 1:00PM-3:00PM, Dave Curry returns with his “Drums for one and all” Drum Circle to the Union Music Performance Space. This event is open to all age beginners and players and always brings musical knowledge and fun for all. Bring your own drum or hand percussion instrument or use one of ours. http://www.drumsforoneandall.com/

Sunday, November 15th, 7:00PM, Enjoy the 21st Annual Union Music Sawyer Saxophone Student Solo Workshop Concert in Webster at Point Breeze on the Lake Restaurant. Resident master teacher and arranger Ken Sawyer writes the charts, teaches the students, and the leads the band. This year the big band plays his special arrangements by Jimmy Dorsey, Chicago and Mozart. Thanks to the professional sidemen, Richard Pro Sound Gaudette, Dave Guitar Dick, Bunny Bass Price and Dave Drums Karacius for donating their time and effort. Call Point Breeze for dinner reservations. http://www.pointbreezeonthelake.com/

Friday, November 20th, 3:00PM-8:00PM, Union Music brings the Taylor Guitars Sales Event to Worcester. Sales Manager Guitarist Monte Montefusco will be on hand with some one of a kind and limited edition Taylors, Taylorware gift cards with many Taylor guitar purchases, Free restringing of your Taylor guitar, and 12 month 0%/no interest financing on Taylor Electric guitars.

For the November Sales Event take another 10% off on purchases over $100* (excludes consignment, rentals, repairs and already on sale items). And new this season, for new Union Music students, receive 4 free private lessons with your Electric or Acoustic Guitar, Bass guitar, Keyboard or Drum set purchase during November and December 2009.

Club/Event Notes Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009

Thursday, Michael Thibodeau and Roger Lavallee join Duncan Arsenault at the Dive; Wormtown Trading brings Hot Day at the Zoo back to Tammany Hall; Mythology joins Bog of the Infidel at Ralph’s for metal night; Matt Shwachman’s singing solo at the Blackstone Tap; Brooks Milgate is with a Pony for my Birthday on the bill at Nick’s; and Hustle Simmons spins tunes at the Fifth Amendment.

Friday, deep punk blues meets crazy funk with a killer horn section in Clutch Grabwell, hitting the Cannery with the Ten Foot Polecats; Bret Talbert is at the Stoggy Hollow in Connecticut; The Flo plays a set of Beatles music at Beatnik’s; T’s back with Ed and Dave at Greendale’s; Bobby Vee performs at the Hanover Theatre; Allman Brothers tribute the Peacheaters are with Fennario at Tammany Hall; Worcester’s Got Talent Hip Hop Showcase is out in Nashua NH at the Amber Room; Into the Mouth of Hell Tour brings Trivium into the Palladium; 7 Minute Stagger headlines Sully’s Birthday Bash at London Billiards with Old Cold Faith; Rose Colored Glasses returns to the Wheelock Inn; Naysayer, Fire and Ice, Backtrack and more join forces at QVCC; Lamp Attack headlines Hungerpalooza with From here to Zanzibar at Clark; Dental Plan does duty at Ralph’s with Bovachevo and Cure for Static; Uncle Billy’s Smokehouse joins Mass Elite at Copperfield’s; it’s cabaret night with the Speakeasy Combo at Nick’s; The Cosby Sweaters return with the Jell-O puddin’ to Biagio’s; the Age of Punishment makes it an ‘80s night at the Raven; Hunter Foote sings at Fiddler’s Green; and the Dave Rivers Group jams at the Lucky Dog.

Saturday, Touched rocks Forty’s; Andy Cummings opens for Amy Allison at Nick’s; Olox the Terrible, Renegade and Chatty Mattie spit the bill at the Raven; the Island Castaways pay tribute to Buffett at the Cannery; New Pond Fondle joins New Pilot at Tammany Hall; the New Pale Bluesmen debut at the Blue Plate in Holden; Mourning the Dead joins Nemecide at Ralph’s; Bill McCarthy sings at Junior’s Pizza; Go Gadget Go rock Beatnik’s; The Ten Foot Pool Cats headline Gilrein’s; Vermont singer songwriter Tom Woodbury gets the Green Rooster Coffeehouse series going again; Dr. Gonzo performs in Andy and Linda Levy’s cozy living room at 4:30 to raise money to save Petey the Wondervan. It’s potluck, so bring a dish. You can find more info about this on facebook. Also, bluegrass band Southern Rail plays a special dinner concert to celebrate the release of their long awaited disc, On the Road From Appomattox, at St. Michael's Church in Bedford. It's $15 for a show and home cooked bean supper. visit southernrail.com.

Sunday, the Boston Blues Challenge is happening at Johnny D’s in Somerville.

Other Events:

On Friday, opening night for the play “Big Maggie” is at 7 p.m. at the Hibernian Cultural Center.

On Saturday, the Worcester State College Chorale has its 20 year reunion at the college, with a meeting of old and new members – a concert to happen at some point in the day.

Keep in mind, it's National Shelter Week, so please consider donating food, supplies and money to your local animal shelter. They appreciate it more than you can imagine.