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Johnny D's

Music Interview: Tim Jackson — on Robin Lane, The Band That Time Forgot, Johnny D’s, and the End of an Era

“I hope that these new venues still want to book the occasional seasoned musician, because audiences of all ages still love rock and roll.”

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Featured, Interview, Rock Tagged: Johnny D's, Matt Hanson, Robin Lane, Robin Lane and the Chartbusters, The Band Time Forgot, Tim Jackson

Music Feature: Boston’s Blues Jams — On the Margins But Indispensable

Despite the neglect from the local media, the Boston blues scene is strong.

By: Jason M. Rubin Filed Under: Featured, Music, Popular Music Tagged: Boston Blues Jams, Boston Blues Society, Cantab Lounge, Charlie Musselwhite, Common Ground, House of Blues, Jason M. Rubin, Johnny D's, Matt Stubbs, Matt Stubbs Trio, Wally's Café

Rock Interview: Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens, “practically an honorary Boston band”

“The kids in Boston accepted us unconditionally, and we hung out with everyone out there—Barrence Whitfield, the Bristols, the Del Fuegos.”

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Featured, Interview, Music, Rock Tagged: Brett Milano, Johnny D's, Pat DiNizio, Smithereens

Concert Review: Martha Davis and the Motels — A Well-Earned Comeback

It was good to see Martha Davis and The Motels with a full house at Johnny D’s, especially since the group clearly has life in them.

By: Arts Fuse Editor Filed Under: Featured, Music, Review, Rock Tagged: Brett Milano, Greg Hawkes, Johnny D's, Martha Davis, The Motels

Coming Attractions in Jazz: August 2010

By J. R. Carroll Vacation time? Not for the musicians of New England. An amazing amount of live music this month, not a little of it free and open to the public. Photo by Denise Sullivan Treme trombonist and vocalist Glen David Andrews bridges gospel and New Orleans jazz at Johnny D’s in Somerville, MA […]

By: J. R. Carroll Filed Under: Coming Attractions, Featured, Jazz, Music Tagged: Acton Jazz Cafe, Alex Alvear, Alfredo Rodriguez, Amazing Things Arts Center, Asylum, Athene Wilson, Berklee Global Jazz Institute, Charlie Banacos, Charlie Kohlhase, Cubist Band, David Binney, Double Wide, Ecuador, Elin, Explorer's Club, Ezekiel's Wheels, Frank London, Franklin Park Coalition, Glen David Andrews, Gregorio Uribe, HarborWalk Sounds, Herbie Hancock, Institute of Contemporary Art, Jazz Underground, Jerry Leake, Jerry Sabatini, Jimmy Herring, John Ellis, Johnny D's, Juancho Herrera, Kendall Square, Kendrick Oliver, Klezmatics, Klezmer Brass All-Stars, lautari, Lenny White, Leo Nocentelli, Lily Pad, Lowell Summer Music Festival, Museum of Fine Arts, Ñawi, New Life Jazz Orchestra, Other Europeans Band, Outpost 186, Phill Argyris, Radio Bean, Red Fox Inn, Regattabar, Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Roma, Ryles, Scullers, Slainte, Sonic Explorers, Spruce and Maple Quartet, The Beachcomber, The Caboose at The Greenway, Third Occasion, Tish Adams, Tito Puente Latin Music Series, Titus Sparrow Park, Xander Naylor

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