Boston Rock Photos And Stuff
The Hilken & Melissa Band rips. Need proof? Exhibit #1 would be their set opening for Superdrag at Brighton Music Hall last weekend. What’s not to like about a concoction of Fuzzy and Heavy Stud boiling over with pure rock ‘n’ roll energy. Nothing. There’s nothing not to like. Also, can I say how great it was to hear a reference to The Abbey Lounge ringing through the rafters in 2026? Effortlessly cool.
So yes, the Hilken & Melissa Band rips.
The Gravel Pit? Opening for Superdrag? With Ira Sebastian Elliot of Nada Surf on drums? Yes to all of it.
It was a reunion of sorts, with Superdrag, The Gravel Pit and Nada Surf having toured together in the past. It was a joyous occasion to see them all together at Brighton Music Hall.
The Gravel pit sounded great. Punchy, melodic and full of catchy numbers, the band played like old friends do. This was a lot of fun.
Sinnet outside for Arlington Porchfest on a beautiful day? Yes, please. I love the arrangements Aaron and company put together. Top it off with some sweet guitar tones and you’ve got a very pleasant afternoon.
My first time at Medford Brewing Company (long overdue) found me immersed in the eclectic instrumental sounds of The Electric Heaters. Matt Heaton’s songs defy genre. They blend together lounge, surf, spy and spaghetti western flavors for maximum color. It’s a great sound.
Sometimes there’s a baritone guitar. That makes me especially happy.
The Electric Heaters brought their surf/spy/lounge/noir instrumentals to Idle Hands for the brewery’s anniversary party. The growing clouds added to the atmosphere as the band mixed in a few spooky tunes appropriate for the season.
The Chelsea Curve blasted out a set of tight and catchy tunes to close out a very fun afternoon of music at The Worthen Attic in Lowell.
I was unfamiliar with the music of Stop Calling Me Frank before this past Sunday afternoon’s show at The Worthen Attic. I’m not sure what I expected, but I’m pretty sure it wasn’t the garage-punk-power-pop-sax-and-harmonies fireworks I just witnessed.
That was fun.
You say you like songs? Really well written songs? Have you met Corin?
Of course you have.
Did you see him perform these songs with a crack band in Lowell on Sunday?
I hope you did, because it was delightful.
It’s been far, far too long since I’ve seen Sidewalk Driver. Does absence make the heart grow fonder? Perhaps I would have found out if I didn’t already love this band with every fiber of my being. As a band and as humans they don’t come any better.
Good times at the Lizard Lounge. The Invincible Casuals let loose in the club’s cozy confines.
