Melissa Gibbs – Daykamp Music

July 1, 2022July 1, 2022

The Loyal Seas @ The Burren 6.25.2022

Tanya Donelly and Brian Sullivan recently released a wonderful new album under the moniker The Loyal Seas. The duo called upon Matthias Bossi, Russel Chudnofsky, Dean Fisher, Melissa Gibbs and Scott Janovitz to bring the recordings to life for a record release celebration at The Burren. The evening was a showcase for these new tunes as well as solo work from, and collaborations between, the various talented individuals on the stage. It was also a reminder of the how much joy a group of friends making beautiful music together can bring to a room.

January 5, 2017January 5, 2017

Heavy Stud @ Sally O’Brien’s 4.28.2016

The Abbey Lounge Reunion shows at Sally O’Brien’s brought Heavy Stud back together for a rippin’ set. Hot diggity, that was pretty great.

June 8, 2016June 8, 2016

Township @ Great Scott 2.26.2016

Remember that time back in February when Township played a killer set at Great Scott to celebrate the release of Light Years on vinyl? Here are some pictures to jog your memory…

October 21, 2015

Aquanutz @ Once 10.10.2015

Are you NUTZ?!?! Are you AQUANUTZ?!?! AWWWW YEAH!

OK, I don’t know where I’m going with this. Let’s jump to the photos. Here’s Aquanutz at Once to help out a friend in need.

February 23, 2015

Aquanutz @ The Middle East Downstairs 2.7.2015

I’m probably the last person to post photos of Aquanutz from The Drax release show. So be it. Here are a few more shots of Boston’s finest hairspray and leather revelers headed out to where the down boys go.

January 12, 2015January 12, 2015

Aquanutz @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 12.23.2014

The TT’s Holiday Party closed out with a set of hair metal classics from Aquanutz. There were ample amounts of hairspray and high-proof alcohol in use for authenticity. Both fueled a kind of debauchery fitting of the source material. I’m pretty sure this show landed a few people on the naughty list.

October 24, 2013October 24, 2013

Gymnasium @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 10.10.2013

Need proof that you can be a killer rock ‘n’ roll band while playing more that four chords? Look no further than Gymnasium. This crew made their elaborate arrangements sound downright urgent at The Daykamp Poster & Photo Show. Oh, and Melissa’s “Do It For Johnny” shirt was a nice touch.

August 30, 2013August 30, 2013

Aquanutz @ O’Brien’s Pub 8.27.2013

Daykamp Music’s Top 5 Moments From Aquanutz Playing A Birthday Party

Trying to guess which line of “I Remember You” would come next.
There was a hairbrush. On the stage. On a mic stand.^*
Rodd Godd singing “Baby don’t stop / Take me to the top / And eat it like a piece of cake” while eating an actual piece of cake.
“Bringin’ On The Heartbreak” sounded amazing. AMAZING.
“You wanted the best… you got Aquanutz.”

^* Hint: Look near Rodd Godd’s knees in the wide shots.

August 6, 2013

Gymnasium @ T.T. The Bear’s Place 7.26.2013

Here are a few pictures of Gymnasium at TT’s for the Travelogue maxi-single release show. This is adventurous, ’70s inspired rock ‘n’ roll delivered in grand fashion. Keep an eye on Gymnasium. They’re crazy good.

February 7, 2013March 1, 2013

Aquanutz @ Johnny D’s 1.26.2013

So, yeah, Aquanutz. I grew up on this stuff^*, so I’m predisposed to like it. Hair metal is a thing for me. Plus, you guys/gals are/were in all kinds if sweet bands like Brownboot, The Decals, Gymnasium, Darkbuster, Cocked N’ Loaded, Heavy Stud, The Raging Teens, Noble Rot, Full Body Anchor, The Dents and about a thousand others. You’ve got a lot going for you. Oh, who am I kidding? You have everything going for you. I’m trying not to overplay my hand, but this friggin’ rules. You’re loose when you need to be loose and you’re tight when you need to be tight.^** You rock the Whitesnake, White Lion, Poison, Bon Jovi, Lita Ford and Van Halen. I smile. I even tolerate your Scorpions.

Aquanutz, you play hair metal covers in Boston^*** and I love you for it. Thanks.

^* Well, this stuff, Barry Manilow, Anne Murray, Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb, anyway.

^** Matt’s solo in “Wait” = tight. Damn. Note perfect. It’s rare that a guitar solo gets a genuine round of mid-song applause these days. This one was well deserved.

^*** Somerville.