the weekly vibe 25

The Weekly Vibe No 25

Matt Murphy's continues to provide you with not only the some of the Best Food in the city but the Best Free music in the city too.

This coming weekend is choc full of talent and a guaranteed great time for the music connoisseur in each and every one of us. We have Will Dailey back after four years (who has since graced Farm Aid, released an amazing album on CBS Records and appeared on just about every TV programme there is) Thousands of One from Ithica, Haley Jane on Sunday (mesmerizing performance last week) and an end of year Acoustic show coming up on Monday......read on.

PUB WITH COOL QUIZ ALERT!!!We can even afford to give the Quiz night the heads up now that Haley Jane is anchoring it!!!

Check out The Weekly Vibe podcast, spread the word and get the music far and wide. CHECK IT!!! Download choice tracks from over the last six months (and counting)
and read up about the bands too. Go here for The Weekly Vibe.

The Upcoming shows at Matt Murphy's Pub will delight the aural senses.

14 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. 617 232 0188

DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK: Will Dailey - Rise

CLICK HERE FOR THE FREE DOWNLOAD

Rise is a featured single of "Back Flipping Forward" and is a top song to boot!!!!

Here because we love ya!!!

To buy more Will Dailey stuff go here

FRIDAY: WILL DAILEY

Are you ready for this? Last week it was SEAMONSTERS, this week we have the immensely talented and great WILL DAILEY!!!!!!! At MATT MURPHY'S ??????? FREE ?????????? Absolutely. This is a one off for Will so come down early for the show. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Go HERE for the free download of Will's single RISE. (it will be down in one week so hurry).

SATURDAY: THOUSANDS OF ONE

A welcome return from our friends from Ithica Thousands of One! Hip Hop infused lounge funk.

We love this band as they finish up their North East tour for their new album "Soulforce".

Jhakeem Haltom - Lead Vocals
Brent Eva - Bass
Joel Blizzard - Drums
Mark Wienand - Saxophone
Safak Ozkan - Guitar
Chad Lieberman - Keyboard

SUNDAY: Haley Jane and the Primates

Ska, Rocksteady, Pop, Dub, Reggae and more on this debut night at Live and Direct with the soon to be famous Haley Jane leading the helm. We expect great things from this legend in the making and she will be doing it right before your eyes (FOR FREE YOU LUCKY PEOPLE). Great band and great music, check it out.

MONDAY: ACOUSTIC PARTY WITH SHEA ROSE, CHRISTIAN MCNEILL, SARAH BRINDELL AND HALEY JANE.

Each night we feature a Girl and a Guy and then open the stage to all comers. This week it's more of the Murphy's talent than Berklee with our very own Christian McNeill and Quiz maestress Haley Jane along with Shea Rose and Sarah Brindell.

TUESDAY: B3 KINGS

Timo Shanko leads the best B3 combo in town. Boogaloo meets funk. Who knows who might turn up to grace us with a surprise second set vibe???(G Love anybody?)

With or without the surprise guest spot this night is one not to be missed.

We are Back

The Weekly Vibe No 21

Did we say Computer crash? Did we say Stock market crash? Did we say 18 months of the Weekly Vibe every week then a summer hiatus? Well you demanded it and we are BACK!!!!!

And let us begin by saying one thing at the risk of getting flooded with about three "Do Not Send" e-mails......BARACK OBAMA. WELL DONE EVERYONE.

It's official - we now live in the coolest place in America. Gay marriage, Marajuana liberalisation and a Black President and Governor.

Back to the music.

We have two residencies going on that will go down as legendary.

SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS.......Read all about them below.

Check out The Weekly Vibe podcast, spread the word and get the music far and wide. CHECK IT!!! Download choice tracks from over the last six months (and counting) and read up about the bands too. Go here for The Weekly Vibe.

The Upcoming shows at Matt Murphy's Pub will delight the aural senses.

14 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. 617 232 0188

MP3 OF THE WEEK:

Dub Apocalypse.

Taken from last weeks first set with Dana Colley (Morphine) on Sax.

Click HERE for your Free Mp3.......

THURSDAY: Wild Sextet

Head into Murphy's for a free concert with one of the Best Jazz acts in the USA right now. Original tunes inspired by the greats from the Fifties and Sixties. Bedazzling dueling Saxophones from two of the towering talents in Boston, Andy Voelker and Timo Shanko, ridiculous guitar from Steve Fell and sublime rhythm section from Geoff Charland and Luther. Then there is the founder Grayson Farmer on Trumpet, nearing legend status from appearing on Slip albums and original member of The Jazz Farmers with The Duo's Marco Benevento.

FRIDAY: Dan Wright World Collectivel

Dan mixes world rhythm's and Indie folk sentiment for a beguiling mix. A great voice and turn of phrase with a killer band. (not literally we are talking music here folks, Bush is gone remember).

SATURDAY: Rafael Gomez

Venezualan by way of Brooklyn guitar player whose band perform a kind of cocktail latin beatles mix. VERY interesting a pleasure to listen to. Grab a date or a pint and head down to Murphy's.

Come down and check out his Murphy's Saturday night residency.
www.myspace.com/rafaelgomez

SUNDAY: Dub Apocalypse

Tommy Benedetti on drums with Nate Edgar on bass with Johnny Trama on guitar bringing the essential dub to the house of Live and Direct.. This night is one to check out as they play throughout November.

MONDAY: Acoustic Battle of the Sexes - Berklee Open Mic.

Shea Rose hosts a new night at Murphy's emphasising the quiet side of things with a bunch of new talent from Berklee represented. Each night we feature a Girl and a Guy and then open the stage to all comers. A very welcoming atmosphere so come on down and check it out.

TUESDAY: Public House

Geoff Scott brings the heavy hitters to the stage this week. Mike Rivard from Club D'elf and Timop Shanko along with Brian Sayers. These guys hit the heights musically and are a joy to watch as they trade musical blows before our eyes.

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The Weekly Vibe No 21

A nice feature in the Herald about the gig G Love did at the Pub last month.

You can read about it HERE .

A special pre Holiday celebration at Murphy's in the shape of the legendary Melvin Sparks
on Wednesday 2nd July. Make a date to rock out with this amazing musical powerhouse as he turns Murphy's into a Blues mecca for the night.

Don't forget the return of TOUSSAINT this Sunday at LIVE AND DIRECT. Joining Dub APocalypse on their final night of heavy vibes.

Check out The Weekly Vibe podcast, we try to do this every week, lately a computer bug, other vibes have gotten in the way of the unbelievable rich content driven vibes heading your way!!!! But keep on spreading the word and get the music far and wide. Download choice tracks from
over the last six months (and counting) and read up about the bands too. Go here for The
Weekly Vibe.

The Upcoming shows at Matt Murphy's Pub will delight the aural senses.

14 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. 617 232 0188

MP3 OF THE WEEK: Dub Apocalypse.

Taken from their recent gig with Akira guesting on vocals.

Click HERE for your Free Mp3.......

THURSDAY: Wild Sextet

Head into Murphy's for a free concert with one of the Best Jazz acts in the USA right now. Original tunes inspired by the greats from the Fifties and Sixties. Bedazzling dueling Saxophones from two of the towering talents in Boston, Andy Voelker and Timo Shanko, ridiculous guitar from Steve Fell and sublime rhythm section from Geoff Charland and Luther. Then there is the founder Grayson Farmer on Trumpet, nearing legend status from appearing on Slip albums and original member of The Jazz Farmers with The Duo's Marco Benevento.

FRIDAY: Christian McNeil

The final week of the Friday residency for Christian at Murphy's.With the Seamonsters picking up fans everywhere they go, pretty soon we will be left with nothing but pleasant memories - so
grab them while you can!!

Click here for a free mp3 from a recent gig at Matt Murphy's Pub.

SATURDAY:
Andy Voelker Trio

Andy performs with the Wild Sextet every Thursday and is the man about town on Sax. Tonight he plays with the legendary Harold Lane who is the sprightly age of 81!!! Harold is a mainstay
of the jazz jam on Thursdays and is making his full debut tonight!!!

Come down and check out his Murphy's Saturday night residency.

SUNDAY: Dub Apocalypse w/Toussaint.

Tommy Benedetti on drums with Nate Edgar on bass with Johnny Trama on guitar bringing the essential dub to the house of Live and Direct..

With the one and only Toussaint for good measure. We welcome him back from Brooklyn where he is laying it down these days. This night is one to check out as they play throughout June.

MONDAY: Full Tang

Adam from The Superpowers puts together another project of high class and distinction. Rooted in African rhythms and with guest singers and eclectic beats.

TUESDAY: B3 Kings

We are nearly at the two year anniversary stage with the B3 kings now and they are still going strong with power and assuredness. Brian Thomas and Timo Shanko trade melodies with Johnny Trama providing the searing guitar hooks that we know and love him for. Always backed by a B3 organ and the legendary Mr Arey on drums. Welcome to the best bar for music in America..courtesy of bands like this!

WEDNESDAY: Melvin Sparks

Melvin Sparks is the Essential Guitar Player! He’s The Master Of The Groove! The Acid-Jazz Pioneer! The Originator of Soul Jazz, Old School Acid Jazz & BarbecueFunk(FUNKJAZZ).
As a session man for Blue Note and Prestige Records, Sparks laid his signature guitar work on many other musician’s albums and Melvin defined the jazz-guitar sound of a generation.

Tonight he is at Murphy's. Come down and see genius on your doorstep. For FREE!!!!!

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The Weekly Vibe No 20

Lots been a happning this last couple of weeks in Murphy's. We witnessed the debut gig by Phamily on Sunday featuring a certain Mr Garret D, aka G Love, with a Timo Shanko on bass and Tom Arey on drums. All was well until the eight girls at the front demanded Timo play his three minute bass solo again.

A splendid time was had by all and we look forward to doing it all again when the G man returns from a summer of being ably supported by a certain Jack Johnson on tour....

This week we have returning heroes Dub Apocalypse on Sunday. Tommy and Nate return from Hawaii and John Brown's Body patronage. This night rocks.

The Upcoming shows at Matt Murphy's Pub will delight the aural senses.

14 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. 617 232 0188

MP3 OF THE WEEK: Seamonsters.

Taken from their recent gig with Kevin Byrne guesting on vocals. A sublime vocal take here with a backing befitting a My Bloody Valentine out take. 123456 123456......

Click HERE for your Free Mp3.......

The Seamonsters play the final Tuesday night of this run on the 27th. Don't miss it.

THURSDAY: Wild Sextet

Head into Murphy's for a free concert with one of the Best Jazz acts in the USA right now. Original tunes inspired by the greats from the Fifties and Sixties. Bedazzling dueling Saxophones from two of the towering talents in Boston, Andy Voelker and Timo Shanko, ridiculous guitar from Steve Fell and sublime rhythm section from Geoff Charland and Luther. Then there is the founder Grayson Farmer on Trumpet, nearing legend status from appearing on Slip albums and original member of The Jazz Farmers with The Duo's Marco Benevento.

FRIDAY: Void Union

Sensational grooves from the VIod Union featuring Haley Jane on vocals and guest performances. This band brings to the floor early No Doubt but with real old school sensibilities.

SATURDAY: Dan Wright World Collective

One of the most interesting bands on the rise in Boston just now. We put this tape in the eight track at Pub Records shabby office complex and were simply blown away! If you had Beck at
gunpoint and told him to play in the style of Styx this is not what he would sound like. Great singer and great band.

SUNDAY: Dub Apocalypse

Tomy Benedetti on drums with Nate Edgar on bass with Johnny Trama on guitar bringing the essential dub to the house of Live and Direct.. This night is one to check out as they play throughout June.

MONDAY: Brian Thomas

BT is the go to man on Trombone and one of the best there is. Come down and check out one of the best funk sessions you will come across.

TUESDAY: Seamonsters

A powerhouse voice and a turn of phrase that lends itself perfectly to the song form, this is music to make you fall in love all over again. Did we say we think they are magnificent?

Click here for a free mp3 from a recent gig at Matt Murphy's Pub.

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The Weekly Vibe No 19

This week is Johnny Trama week! He plays both Friday and Sunday at the Pub and we cannot think of a better guy to get us through the weekend than him! So let your inner Clapton take a hold, put your index finger and small finger out and rock on to the best guitar player this side of the delta. I..i

Check out The Weekly Vibe podcast, spread the word and get the music far and wide. CHECK IT!!! Download choice tracks from over the last six months (and counting) and read up about the bands too. Go here for The Weekly Vibe.

The Upcoming shows at Matt Murphy's Pub will delight the aural senses.

14 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. 617 232 0188

MP3 OF THE WEEK: Johnny Trama.

Taken from his album "Comin from Everywhere" this is a stand out track and glorious vibe.

Click HERE for your Free Mp3.......

THURSDAY: Wild Sextet

Head into Murphy's for a free concert with one of the Best Jazz acts in the USA right now. Original tunes inspired by the greats from the Fifties and Sixties. Bedazzling dueling Saxophones from two of the towering talents in Boston, Andy Voelker and Timo Shanko, ridiculous guitar from Steve Fell and sublime rhythm section from Geoff Charland and Luther. Then there is the founder Grayson Farmer on Trumpet, nearing legend status from appearing on Slip albums and original member of The Jazz Farmers with The Duo's Marco Benevento.

FRIDAY: Johnny Trama

Latin and Caribbean rhythms, intricate vocal harmonies, and original songs in Spanish, French, English, Haitian Creole and Portuguese. Based out of New York City, this band is a treat.

SATURDAY: THE DEJAS

Callie Lipton/Aaron Katz: New Hampshire singer- songwriters, instrumentalists, and producers.
The Dejas recently recorded their first full-length album. This could be like the first gig the Carpenters ever did. Or Peters and Lee. Or hopefully Renee and Renato!

Point being its a girl and a boy singing together....

SUNDAY: Johnny Hugs Dub

Johnny Trama brings the essential dub to the house of Live and Direct. Tom Arey on drums and sound that will be heard in Jamaica!

MONDAY: James Merenda

The irrepressible Mr Merenda lands at Murphy's central for a night of earth shaking jazz of the extraordinary variety.

TUESDAY: Seamonsters

A powerhouse voice and a turn of phrase that lends itself perfectly to the song form, this is music to make you fall in love all over again. Did we say we think they are magnificent?

Click here for a free mp3 from a recent gig at Matt Murphy's Pub.

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The Weekly Vibe No 18

This week marks Jazz Boston Week in the city. To mark it properly in your diary we thought we would make it easy for you by having Jazz on ALL the time throughout the series. So belt up and listen up....get your jazz ears on and get ready. Don't worry it;s not Kenny G nightmares
or smooth shite. We play only top draw original bopping and vibing jazz. The sort that has the girl on your arm admiring you for having such cool taste in music....or something like
that.....enough.

Here is the FREE MP3 OF THE WEEK> a sampling of Ten Tumbao!!!

Check out The Weekly Vibe podcast, spread the word and get the music far and wide. CHECK IT!!! Download choice tracks from over the last six months (and counting) and read up about the bands too. Go here for The Weekly Vibe.

The Upcoming shows at Matt Murphy's Pub will delight the aural senses.

14 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. 617 232 0188

THURSDAY: Wild Sextet

Head into Murphy's for a free concert with one of the Best
Jazz acts in the USA right now. Original tunes inspired by the
greats from the Fifties and Sixties. Bedazzling dueling Saxophones
from two of the towering talents in Boston, Andy Voelker and
Timo Shanko, ridiculous guitar from Steve Fell and sublime rhythm
section from Geoff Charland and Luther. Then there is the founder
Grayson Farmer on Trumpet, nearing legend status from appearing
on Slip albums and original member of The Jazz Farmers with
The Duo's Marco Benevento.

FRIDAY: Ten Tumabo

Latin and Caribbean rhythms, intricate vocal harmonies, and original songs in Spanish, French, English, Haitian Creole and Portuguese. Based out of New York City, this band is a treat.

SATURDAY: Dopapod

Funked up jams with a killer Organ sound from these young upstarts.
Think dirty New York rainy street scene with an Indian bloke driving you cross town and this would be the soundtrack.

www.myspace.com/dopapod

SUNDAY: Mike Rivard

Grand Fatilla (Italian for "Big Nothing"). Modern Global Music on shuffle...Argentian Tangos, Italian Tarrantellas, Turkish Sufi sacred songs, Irish reels, Moroccan trance, Bulgarian
dance music, and music from composers Hermeto Pascoal, Astor Piazzola, as well as originals from the band members:
Mike Rivard (double bass), Roberto Cassan (accordion), Matt Glover (elec mandolin) & Fabio Pirozzolo (percussion & voice).

MONDAY: B3 Kings

Make no mistake this band will show you why you missed them on Tuesdays.... Boogaloo tunes that get you moving and shaking to a different tempo and key(E).

Click here for an audio sample of their recent gig at Matt Murphy'sPub.

TUESDAY: Seamonsters

A powerhouse voice and a turn of phrase that lends itself perfectly to the song form, this is music to make you fall in love all over again. Did we say we think they are magnificent?

Click here for a free mp3 from a recent gig at Matt Murphy's Pub.

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The Weekly Vibe No 16

With John Brown's Body playing The Paradise the dub sessions are put on hold this Sunday, reckon a sell out show at the Paradise takes precedence this time!

We will be having a word though. The excellent Win By Knockout perform their debut Murphy's gig instead. We are really looking forward to that one.

Check out The Weekly Vibe podcast, spread the word and get the music far and wide. CHECK IT!!! Download choice tracks from over the last six months (and counting) and read up about the bands too. Go here for The Weekly Vibe.

The Upcoming shows at Matt Murphy's Pub will delight the aural senses.

14 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA. 617 232 0188

MP3 OF THE WEEK: Dub Apocalypse.

Sensational sounds from the vault here with some vocals for the hard of hearing. Tommy Benedetti leads the way with his pounding dark beats....

GET DOWN for the next installment of LIVE AND DIRECT at Murphy's.

Click HERE for your Free Mp3.......

Thursday: Wild Sextet

The most exhilarating Jazz session in town. This is the night that puts Matt Murphy's squarely on the map of great music venues of the early 21st Century.

FRIDAY: Seamonsters

A powerhouse voice and a turn of phrase that lends itself perfectly to the song form, this is music to make you fall in love all over again. Did we say we think they are magnificent?

Click here for a free mp3 from a recent gig at Matt Murphy's Pub.

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A perfect band for the vibe of a Friday night.

SATURDAY: Sparrow

Sparrow play a great take on the Beth Orton/Liz Frasier/Portishead/Everything But the Girl genre of cute songwriting and great vocals but with more of a sense of humor.

Come down on Saturday to check them out.

SUNDAY: Win By Knockout

Win By Knockout is a reggae trio with a stripped-down rocksteady sound. David writes the tunes on his acoustic guitar, then Steffie adds the jumping low end, then Chris adds the big-time hits.
The goal is a danceable, uplifting set that's hard not to sing along to.

Game on.

www.myspace.com/winbyknockout

MONDAY: BEGINNERS MIND

Drew Sayers brings a killing band to Murphy's for a debut session.

Drew Sayers: Saxophone (of the Superpowers)
Noah Jarrett: Bass
Tony Falco: Drums

"Music dictated by simple melodies and simple mindsets". Expect Originals, Free Playing, and tunes by Ornette Coleman, Dewey Redman and Miles.

TUESDAY: Public House

Geoff returns for a night of pure one thousand per cent vibe. Mixing elements of Dub, Rock Reggae and Jazz for a hedonistic mix of music that is out there with the best of the post jam
sounds of today. Think Jacob Fred/The Duo/The Slip. Public House is cooler and probably better looking.

Click here for an audio sample of their recent gig at Matt Murphy'sPub.