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Liam Ó Maonlaí Wednesday, July 13th @ 8:00 PM Bono once described Liam as‘The Best white boy soul singer in the world’ and he has been also been described as one of Irelands best Sean Nos (traditional Irish) singers. In 1981 he won the all Ireland final as bódhran player under 18. He has been a finalist on the tin whistle, piano and as a singer many years over. In Ennis in 1985 he and Fiachna Ó Braonain ,with the enchanting presence of Maria Doyle Kennedy won a music award called Gradam Shlogadh. They had put together a rhythm and blues group with all songs written in Irish. This was the seed beginning of Hothouse Flowers, which went on to be one of Ireland’s most successful rock bands and released seven albums. All through the Hothouse Flowers years, Liam remained faithful to his traditional roots. 'Traditional music does not belong to me. I belong to it. The same as the land.' Born in 1964, Dublin Ireland Liam is one of Ireland’s best-loved musicians and singers, both in rock and traditional music. Spanning over twenty years Liam’s career has seen him have number one hits in over twenty countries, to playing with Aboriginal musicians in Australia outback and recording with some of the worlds best musicians including Carlos Nunes, Donal Luney, U2, Rolf Harris, Van Morrison to name but a few. A master pianist, Liam also performs on guitar, harp, tin whistle and bodhrán. Tickets - $15, $25

An Evening with Sean Chambers & Lubriphonic Wednesday, July 20th @ 8:00 PM With this new release under his belt, and a new fire in his belly, Chambers and his band are preparing to get back out on the road to continue where they left off almost six years ago! Sean’s regular touring band consists of longtime bassist Tim Blair and drummer Paul Broderick, who were also members of Hubert Sumlin’s touring band. If you like your blues blazin hot, this trio will definitely light your fire! Digging deep and giving it all in everything they do Chicago’s Lubriphonic specialize in a unique offering of funky rock n’ roll. The septet’s tight and raw sound is immediately familiar, fusing the roots of soul with explosive in-your-face delivery and sensuous R&B dance music. Lubriphonic began with a residency at the legendary "Checkerboard Lounge". Their day gigs had been touring with Koko Taylor, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush & other bands but they had ideas to create something new. They moved their residency to aliveone on the north side in 2006 and continued to write and perform on Thursday nights when all of them were off the road. Since 2008 the band has been playing shows across the country. They have released four studio cd's & numerous live shows. Tickets - $12, $22

An Evening of Low Rock w/ You Scream I Scream & Bipolar Jukebox Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 @ 8:00 PM You Scream I Scream, based on Nantucket and in New York City, is at its core a three-piece band with distorted bass guitar and vocals, Rhodes and synth, along with floor tom-driven drums and big cymbals. The music’s unique fingerprint is part Talking Heads in its beats and the lyrics’ sometimes dark playfulness, and Floyd Kellogg’s vocal stylings--baritone singing and yelling contrasted with “bitchy girl” backing vocals--and stripped-down instrumentation can be reminiscent of Morphine or Soul Coughing. “Bug in a Light,” the band’s debut album, led to several catchy music videos, landing spots on MuchMusic’s "The Wedge,” MTV, New York Noise and Billboard.com. YSIS has recorded material for an EP as well as their second full-length album, to be released later in 2011. Tickets - $15

4TH Time Around Friday August 12th, 2011 @ 8:00 PM If you missed the 4TH Time Around in May, this next date is your chance to experience a great night of dancing fun. Those who did attend in May will surely want to return as they danced all night. From the first song to the last encore, they were screaming for more. It wasn't just the crowd who had a great time. The band members, Keith Riendeau, John Jarsbek, Rob Brainard and Doug Morneault expressed that playing for such an electrifying and energetic group of people fuels their passion for the music they play. This makes for a memorable night for the band as well. Their blend of 50's-80's music, with tight vocal harmonies, whether fast or slow, will surely bring you to the dance floor. Bridge Street Live's Nightclub Atmosphere, couple with a perfect sound system, will provide for an exceptional dancing and listening experience for all. YOU GOTTA BE THERE!!! Tickets - $12, $22

LittleHouse Saturday August 13th, 2011 @ 8:00 PM Joe Patrina formed LittleHouse in 2008. Since then, the group has amassed a loyal following. The music always draws from various original American styles: country, rockabilly, rock, spiritual, folk and blues. It’s the music we have all listened to over a lifetime. As Joe describes it, “LittleHouse is a song-lovers band, with strong vocals and clear lyrics that are meaningful to adults of all ages. I call the blending of styles ‘Heartland Music.’” “A night out listening to the original music of LittleHouse is an intimate experience,” says singer/songwriter Joe Patrina. Join us for this wonderful evening of music with LittleHouse at Bridge Street Live! Tickets - $20, $30

The High Sea's Headliners Saturday September 17, 2011 @ 8:00 PM ...A night of great stand up Comedy and Magic from two of the top cruise ship Guest Entertainers performing today. Tom Briscoe & Bob Brizendine. According to his numerous ex-bosses, co-workers, family and friends Comedian Tom has finally figured out that Stand Up Comedy is the only sustainable marketable skill he has. Ridiculously numerous false starts in other careers – from billboard painter to national sales trainer to beer truck driver – along with living in a house with his wife of over twenty years and their two daughters have all provided the comedic fodder for his flourishing comedy career and his appropriately named One Man Show: …SO I GOT FIRED FROM THAT JOB. When not performing at one of his hometown NY regular venues or at any one of the premiere Comedy Clubs throughout the United States and Canada, he can be found Headlining shows on Cruise Ships from Alaska to Australia, Tahiti to Tierra Del Fuego. He’s travelled to all 7 continents and over 80 different countries by bringing the funny to diverse audiences on all the major cruise lines. He can be heard on XM Radio, seen on The Comedy Channel in Canada and regularly performs at world famous Las Vegas & Atlantic City venues including The Borgata, The Tropicana and The Riviera. The Tom Briscoe Comedy Show is hilarious. Enjoy clean, original Stand Up Comedy from one of the best. The Magic Kat Himself Bob Brizendine is not your typical Magic act. Bob Brizendine takes comedy, magic, and pure insanity, mixes them together to make a show that is guaranteed to please any crowd. Bob has used his quick wit, and expertise in sleight of hand to entertain audiences around the world for over 15 years. Bob 's distinctive style, high energy, and interaction with the members of his audience, will leave you gasping for air between laughs and still wanting more. Tickets - $20, $30

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Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials Sunday, July 17th @ 8:00 PM “The world’s #1 houserocking blues band” —The Boston Globe From smoking slide guitar boogies to raw-boned Chicago shuffles to the deepest slow blues, guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Lil' Ed Williams is an awe-inspiring master bluesman. He and his blistering, road-tested band, The Blues Imperials—guitarist Mike Garrett, bassist James "Pookie" Young, drummer Kelly Littleton—are celebrating 20 amazing years together. Live, Lil' Ed And The Blues Imperials simply can't be beat as Ed breaks out the deepest back-bends, the highest toe-walks, and the most authentic electric slide-guitar blues being played today. Not since the heyday of Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers has a Chicago blues band made such a consistently joyous, rollicking noise. Tickets - $12, $22

SAVOY BROWN featuring Kim Simmonds Friday, July 29th @ 8:00 PM Legendary…a blues/rock institution…true innovators. These are just a few of the ways Savoy Brown has been described over the past forty years by music critics and fans. One of the earliest of British blues bands, Savoy Brown, with founder guitarist Kim Simmonds at the helm, helped launch the 1967 UK blues boom movement that brought blues music back to the USA invigorating the style forever. In the process, the band became part of the framework that launched the rock and roll music of the 1970’s. Their influence now stretches into modern rock as we know it today. Tickets - $25, $35

Chatham County Line Thursday, August 11th @ 8:00 PM Ten years in, the four gentlemen of Chatham County Line have a lot to reflect on: sold out shows in the US and abroad, appearances on national radio & TV, four solid selling records, and four really dirty suits. "We want to be the band that puts on the most professional show in the business of what we do," says singer/guitarist/songwriter Dave Wilson. "If you've taken your time to be there for us, we are going to prove we are there for you." The newest addition to their bluegrass catalog, Wildwood, is no departure from the path CCL has been carving during its decade of existence. Another strong batch of songs, with solid melodies and lyrics, telling the tales of what all those years on the road have brought to them. Tickets - $12 $22

Hot Day At The Zoo Saturday, October 22nd @ 8:00 PM New England’s genre-bending American roots string band, Hot Day at the Zoo, is spreading their “zoograss” sound nationwide. The high-energy quartet mixes folk, blues, ragtime and jazz with progressive bluegrass and Americana-infused rock and roll. Hot Day at the Zoo is pioneering their sound in a way that is reminiscent of how Johnny Cash transformed traditional country music. They have the songwriting and full-bodied sound of the Grateful Dead, the technicality and momentum of Sam Bush, the tightness and the ability to talk musically like Charles Mingus, and the cool, easy rock demeanor of Steely Dan. Fans accurately describe this sound as “zoograss.” Zoograss illustrates a new beginning for HDATZ who continue to develop exponentially. “Every week it seems we are breaking into new, uncharted territory with new songs, new ideas, and new aspirations,” says Dion. “This album is just a taste of what this band is capable of.” Tickets - $12, $22

Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys Thursday, November 17th @ 8:00 PM Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys have quickly become the act to watch on the zydeco circuit. Brimming with coy sensuality, Rosie’s music is fresh and daring while still retaining its links to its bayou Creole heritage. Rosie has a rare combination of talent, not only in the zydeco world, but in any musical genre. She can write top-notch award winning songs, hang with the best of them on her instrument, and can sing circles around her peers. Rosie is among the few zydeco artists who still sing and write some of their own material in Creole French. "Today’s premier female artist is Rosie Ledet, whose soulful voice kicks her male counterparts’ right out of the club." - WALL STREET JOURNAL "If the Allman Brothers went zydeco they would probably sound like Rosie Ledet." – NEW YORK TIMES Tickets - $12, $22

Just Announced 5.17.11

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Debbie Davies Band - Saturday, July 23rd @ 8:00 PM Davies rise to the upper echelon of blues music started at an early age as she absorbed the music heard constantly in her home. Her (professional) musician parents were either sitting at the piano or spinning discs on their turntable, filling the air with the sounds of big band jazz, harmony vocal groups, or the pop icons of the day. But the young Davies was particularly attracted to the bluesier sounds of her father’s Ray Charles records, and by the age of 12 realized that her affinity for an instrument was not for the piano, but for the guitar. “She wields an electric guitar as if it were a wand.”- Los Angeles Times “Davies playing is extraordinary - full of propulsion and energy and melodic invention…” People Magazine

Joey Kola! -- Friday, September 9th @ 8:00 PM As a stand-up comedian for 28 years, Joey Kola has performed for hundreds of thousands of people throughout his career in the US, Canada and England. His high energy, spot on punch lines, and fast delivery assault an audience like a comedic freight train. Joey’s topical and timeless material combine to always make his audiences laugh hard. Joey has worked at countless comedy clubs, colleges, casinos, theatres, cruise ships and corporate functions. Kola’s also proud of the success he’s had in raising great amounts of money for the many different charities he currently supports. Joey Kola’s TV credits include, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, The Late Show with David Letterman”, “The King of Queens” with Kevin James, “The Martha Stewart Show”, “Comedy Central Presents Joey Kola”, “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”, and Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend”. Joey has been voted Best TV Warm-up Comic 5 years in a row by Time Out NY magazine. He has warmed up many shows, such as “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”, “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” with Meredith Viera, “The Late Show With David Letterman”, “The Apprentice” and “Survivor” Finales, “The Jane Pauley Show” and CBS’s “Wake-Up with Ali and Jack”. He currently can be seen everyday on the “Martha Stewart Show” as her ‘warm-up artiste’ and ‘lovable side kick’. No matter who the audience is, Joey’s likeability comes across as his strongest asset. He always leaves everyone drunken with laughter.

Guy Davis & Professor Louie and The Crowmatix -- Friday, September 16th @ 8:00 PM He’s got some Blind Willie McTell and some Fats Waller, some Buddy Guy and some Taj Mahal. He’s got some Zora Neale Hurston and some Garrison Keillor. He’s a musician, composer, actor, director and writer. But most importantly—Guy Davis is a bluesman. The blues permeate every corner of Davis’ creativity. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues and bringing them to as many ears as possible through the material of the great blues masters, African American stories, and his own original songs, stories and performance pieces. Professor Louie & The Crowmatix started touring and recording their own music in 2001. The group came into existence preparing songs for Aaron Professor Louie Hurwitz' studio productions for the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame group The Band. They are also the backing group for solo CD's by Rick Danko, Levon Helm and Garth Hudson.Professor Louie & the Crowmatix have the distinct honor of being the only artists to have a live concert recording released by The New York State Museum entitled The Spirit Of Woodstock.

The Steel Wheels -- Friday, November 4th @ 8:00 PM The Steel Wheels are truly an Americana band, rooted in musical styles that explore the territories between blues and bluegrass, old-time sing-alongs and foot-stompin’ fiddle tunes. They are subtle innovators who respect the past but whistle their own tunes, layering in rich textures and decidedly modern energy to forge a new sound. They fit best among musicians like Langhorne Slim, Gillian Welch, or Adrienne Young and Little Sadie (with whom they’ve shared the stage) – deft musicians making a name for themselves by creating their own particular permutation of traditional forms. Yet the Steel Wheels share much with new Americana favorites like the Avett Brothers or Old Crow Medicine Show, with charisma that causes toes to tap and heads to nod, audiences hanging on their every word.

Just Announced 5.11.11

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Paul Mecurio -- Saturday, August 6th @ 8:00 PM In 1996, Paul was invited to be on the original writing and performing team for a new Comedy Central show called “The Daily Show.” In 2001, as a writer for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” Paul won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement In Writing In A Variety, Music or Comedy Program. For his work on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Indecision 2000,” Paul was honored with a Peabody Award for Excellence in Broadcasting (think The Pulitzer Prize for Broadcasting). In 2002, Paul received his second Emmy nomination for his work on “The Daily Show.”... read more

Lipbone Redding and The LipBone Orchestra -- Saturday, September 3rd @ 8:00 PM The music of which was heralded by the New York Times as "Remarkable!" With a vocal-trombone and nuances of exotic Eastern influence, Lipbone Redding maintains a musical act that is markedly different from other singer/songwriters. To many Lipbone Redding has become a mainstay in the global nexus of New York's East Village where he performs nightly at Jazz and Blues venues. "I support music, and music supports me," states Lipbone who has yet to get a straight job. Armed with an armada of vocal powered sounds which range from percussion and synthesizers to an amazingly true-to-life mouth trombone, "THE LIPBONE ORCHESTRA" (with drummer Rich Zukor and upright bassist Jeff Eyrich) finds the ability to cross over from one audience to another extremely easy because as one LIPBONE REDDING fan states, "Everybody likes good music!"

Jonathan Byrd & Anthony da Costa -- Sunday, August 7th @ 8:00 PM "Jonathan Byrd is one of the Top 50 songwriters of the last 50 years." - Rich Warren of WFTM in the Chicago Tribune. Others in the Top 50 include Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Leonard Cohen, John Prine, Pete Seeger, Joni Mitchell and Townes Van Zandt. A native North Carolinian, Jonathan Byrd grew up singing in the Southern Baptist church, where his father preached and his mother played piano. After four years in the Navy, he returned to home to play in rock bands. It was at an old-time fiddle festival in the mountains of southwest Virginia where his writing began to change. Assimilating the sounds of southern traditional music, Byrd wrote new songs in an ancient style. One of those first songs was "Velma," a murder ballad based on the true story of Velma Barfield, the last woman to be executed in North Carolina, and the murderer of Jonathan's own grandfather. The song so moved folk music legend Tom Paxton that he wrote: "What a treat to hear someone so deeply rooted in tradition, yet growing in his own beautiful way."

Sultry, smoky songs from Amy Speace

Amy Speace, who Judy Collins called 'one of the best young songwriters,' is coming to Collinsville to perform tunes from her new offering, 'Land Like A Bird,' on Sunday at Bridge Street Live.

Speace has been awarded an NPR 'Song of the Day;' toured with Collins, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin; and had WFUV-FM name her song 'Weight of the World' the No. 4 Folk Song of the Decade in its 2010 year-end Top 10 list. She will open the show for David Olney and Sergio Webb.


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Tickets For The Show $18, $28

Just Announced 5.3.11

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Guitar Shorty & Ana Popovic -- Wednesday, June 1st @ 8:00 PM In New Orleans, Shorty fronted his own group that became the house band at the legendary Dew Drop Inn. There he played with greats such as T Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner and Little Richard. It took a job with Sam Cooke to get 19 year old Shorty on the bus and on his way to the West Coast. Ana's career has been meteoric, and shows no signs of slowing down! The most impressive aspect of Ana's music is her diversity of techniques and styles. Her blend of smoking electric funk slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals, tight blues groove, soulful feminine vocals and her incredible stage presence makes her an irresistible force in the music world.

Elephant Revival - Colorado Indie/Folk Rock - Wednesday, June 15th @ 8:00 PM Individually and collectively the band members have performed with some of the most prolific performers of our time; Bela Fleck, The Avett Brothers, John Paul Jones, Michael Franti, Little Feat, Yonder Mountain String Band, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic et al… In performance, Elephant Revival reveals hidden treasures deep within a vast repertoire of original material and a few carefully selected traditionals. In one show, the quintet can be seen delving into Scottish/Celtic fiddle tunes, original folk pieces, traditional ballads, psychedelic country, indie rock, powerful reggae grooves, 40s/50s jazz standards and an occasional hip-hop beat amongst other styles.

Tom Russell - Wednesday, September 21st @ 8:00 PM Tom Russell has recorded 25 records and two DVDs. His songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nancy Griffith, Joe Ely, Iris Dement, Ian Tyson, KD Lang, Suzy Bogguss, Ramblin´ Jack Elliott, Jeff Walker, Dave Van Ronk and other great artists. Russell is credited, along with Dave Alvin, of inventing the Americana radio format with their Merle Haggard tribute 'Tulare Dust' in 1994. The Columbus Other wrote: 'Russell seems to have invented, and keeps re-inventing, American roots music...! He´s the strongest live performer we have seen in years.'

Teacher's Comedy Special - Featuring: Vinnie Nardiello, Jay Black, and Dan Crohn! - Thursday, July 14th @ 8:00 PM Vinnie Nardiello has written screenplays, stage shows, sketch comedy for stage and screen, commercials and radio programs. For the past seven years Vinnie has been making his mark in the world of stand-up, performing at clubs throughout the North and Southeastern United States. His work has been heard on Sirius XM Satellite Radio. Jay Black started life as an English teacher. After a few years and a few teacher-of-the-year nominations, he decided to take his high-energy day-time act and adapt it to a club setting. He has wowed audiences with his creative take on our absurd existence. Dan Crohn has been performing stand up comedy in and around Boston for the last five years. A recent semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, his stories of family and friends have entertained audiences from all over New England. Dan has opened for a number of well-known headliners and has played shows all over the country. His daytime job of teaching 4th graders has provided him with endless amounts of material. He has wanted to be a comedian since the age of eight when he stumbled upon his Father's Henny Youngman records. Dan Crohn is a force to be reckoned with and is quickly becoming one of the funniest comics in Boston, and with good reason: he's hilarious.