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Upcoming shows
October 29, 2008, 1:29 pm
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Pittsfield metal band Sifer will be performing as part of Devil’s Night Celebration at Northern Lights tomorrow, Oct. 30 going on from 6 p.m. to midnight. The show, in Clifton Park, NY, is $12 at the door or $10 with costume. The band also has another upcoming show at The Dalton Depot at 10 p.m. on Nov. 15. Contact Sifer or the venue for more info.
Northern Lights Show

Northern Lights Show

 

Note: If you’re part of a local band or know of a good band playing in the area, hit me up.
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Unplugged Heavy Metal?
October 17, 2008, 7:34 pm
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Imagine what your favorite thrashing, head-banging metal song would sound like done acoustically.
Pittsfield heavy metal band Sifer did just that – performing acoustic versions of their songs at the Lichtenstein Center in Pittsfield last summer. (See flyer for the band’s upcoming all metal show in Lenox on Saturday!)
“Acoustic heavy metal, you don’t see much of that,” said Sifer Guitarist, Dan Cohen, who also joked that the night wouldn’t see any acoustic mosh pits.
The show wasn’t completely unplugged, as Sifer used some of their sound equipment. During the show, singer Aimee Gelinas said she would be toning it down, allowing for more subtleties in her voice.
The band started with their slower song, “Coma,” and left me eager to hear how their harder, metal songs would sound like acoustically. During the show,  Aimee talked about “Need to Live,” that she wrote when in Africa, and said “The desire of people to live there and survive is beautiful.” Go to Sifer’s Myspace to hear their metal songs – then, you will see what intrigued me about hearing acoustic versions of these songs. Aimee also said, “It’s a nice change,” on her voice being heard more during the songs.
There was a small audience for Sifer’s set, during which the songs kept the same feeling and remained true to the original composition. After the show, one audience member voiced his opinion and told the band to stick to the heavy metal stuff; he wanted to hear the harder music. But most people enjoyed the performance, including Genavieve Quetti and Amanda Douglas, both from NY.
“She’s got a killer voice,” said Quetti.
What also worked well for the acoustic songs was the drumming - Aimee played with guest percussionist Stephanie Weber – that added a new dimension to the songs.
Sifer also debuted a new song at the performance – “Release Me,” that Aimee wrote last winter when she traveled to Arizona. She said the song was inspired from [sounds from] the ocean. People seemed to be digging the song, and I was one of them – It’s one of those songs that, the first time you hear it, you know it has the potential to be a hit. If you’re lucky, maybe Sifer will play the song at their upcoming all metal show:
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Jazz in Pittsfield
October 10, 2008, 6:19 pm
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The Fourth Annual Pittsfield City Jazz Festival will provide a mulititude of options for fans of Jazz – with shows and music at locations around downtown Pittsfield.

Shows

“Irish Idol” Liam Geddes and the Pittsfield Sister City Jazz Ambassadors at the Colonial Theatre, Friday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m. ($20 to $35, students $5 discount)
Noah Baerman Trio at Berkshire Athenaeum, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. (Free)
“Jazz Meets Symphony,” New Black Eagle Jazz Band and Pittsfield City Jazz Youth Orchestra at the Colonial Theatre, Friday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ($30 to 20, students $15)
“An Evening of Jazz Vocals,” Terry Roiger with the John Menegon Trio, Ron Gill and his quintet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Saturday, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m. ($25 general admission)
“Organic Jazz: the two faces of Barbara Dennerlein,” Solo at the piepe organ and Hammond B-3 at First Baptist Church, Sunday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m. ($25; students $15)

“Jazz Around Town”

Friday, Oct. 10
We B 3 at the Lantern Restuarant, located at 445 North St., 9 p.m. to midnight.
John Sauer and Jeanie Laurin at Aster’s Restaurant, located at 1015 South St., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Allen Livermore Trio at Pittsfield Brew Works, 34 Depot St., 8 to 11 p.m.
Sonny and Perly, Brazilian Jazz favorites, at Brazilian Restaurant and Pub, located on McKay St., 6 to 9 p.m.
Jazz vocalist Vikki True at Bobby Hudpucker’s Restaurant, 41 North St.,  8 to 11 p.m.
Andy Jaffe and Marty Jaffee, piano and bass, at House of India, located at 261 North St., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Paul DiLego and Jamie Choquette, piano and guitar, at Hot Harry’s Burritos, 37 North St.,  6 to 9 p.m.
Ted Murray Quartet at Patrick’s Pub, in Park Square, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 11
Ben Kohn and Friends at Dottie’s Coffee Lounge, 444 North St., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Kathryn Anderson, Jim Agiro, and Wayne Shepard at House of India, 261 North St., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Berkshire Bateria (Bossa Triba) at Brazilian Restaurant and Pub on McKay St., 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Ben Kohn Trio at Pittsfield Brew Works, 34 Depot St., 8 to 11 p.m.
Gary Miller Trio at Hot Harry’s Burritos, 37 North St., 6 to 9 p.m.
Vocalist Joey Palermo at Aster’s Restaurant, 1015 South St., 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ted Murray Quartet at Patrick’s Pub, Park Square, 6 to 9 p.m.
Ron Llively, jazz “wind controller,” at O’Laughlin’s Pub, 342 Merrill Road, 7 to 9 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 12
Sister City Jazz Ambassadors Trio at Aster’s Restaurant, 1015 South St., 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 18
Vocalist Kathryn Anderson at Chapters Bookstore, 78 North St., 4 to 5:30 p.m.
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Live Music in North Adams This Weekend
October 2, 2008, 1:09 pm
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Ready to get out and hear some live music? There are a few shows to choose from in North Adams this weekend.
Thursday
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is putting on a New Orleans Funk Show at their Church Street Center at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $12 for general admission, $5 for MCLA staff and faculty, and free to students of the college.  Papa Grows Funk will be performing, and the event will raise money for the New Orleans’ Musicians Clinic.
There will also be a private after party starting at 10 p.m. at The Alley, located on Eagle St. Patrons must show their ticket stub from the event to get in. There will be hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Friday and Saturday
California-based band The Whooligans will be playing at the American Legion, located at 91 American Legion Dr., at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The Whooligans will be playing Irish classics along with contemporary songs; expect the fiddle to make an appearance. The concert will benefit the State Street Tavern Neighborhood Kids and American Legion Post 125 scholarshops. Admission is $20.
Also Saturday
Two bands will be playing at the Eagles Fraternal Order, located at 515 Curran Highway – You know, the one with the Bingo sign out front. There is a $5 cover, and Smartass and Fill In The Blanks, both local bands from North Adams, will be playing starting at 8:30 p.m.
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