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Jan
14

Hot Molasses Floods Boston, Benefits Environment

written by David

Boston bands rock Molasses Disaster benefit on 91st anniversary BOSTON, MA. – JANUARY 20, 2010 – Local band, Hot Molasses, is making waves with its music and its politics. Named after an environmental disaster that killed 21 people in Boston’s North End, the Molasses Flood of 1919, Hot Molasses does more than empty sloganeering. With [...]

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Nov
4

Middle East extends food discount to concert-goers

written by David

One of the coolest perks for bands and musicians playing a live gig at the Middle East in Cambridge was scoring discounts on the fantastic grub in the restaurant. Now, the owners of the Central Square nightclub and dining complex are extending the offer to its concert patrons attending shows at both the Middle East [...]

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Sep
11

Mark Sandman Memorial Concert slated for September 27 in Pacific Park, Cambridge

written by David

• Free concert to focus on Sandman’s musical legacy and the Mark Sandman Music Project • Performers to include Orchestra Morphine, Treat Her Right, Elastic Waste Band, Zili Misik, Mean Creek, Faces on Film, Leedz Edutainment presents Rite Hook, Amadeus the Stampede & Blak Madeen, Mariachi Internationale, Zumix Diversity Band, Mickey Bones and the Hot [...]

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Aug
20

The Dynamites At The Middle East

written by David

For their 2nd LP, The Dynamites and their soul-shouting frontman deliver a slate of tunes that arrives right on time. It’s a new day and Charles Walker and his band have something to say. The kind of story where you gotta tear it down to rebuild it, the greedy man ultimately gets his due, love [...]

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Jul
30

This Weekend at The Middle East

written by David

Today is Thursday, July 30, 2009. We Are Scientists return to the Middle East Downstairs tonight with Brooklyn’s Bear Hands and all-girl band Bad Girlfriend. Moving Mountains return to the Middle East Upstairs stage tonight with local band Clouds (Hydrahead Records), playing one of their last shows for a while. Brooklyn buzz band Goes Cube [...]

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Jun
5

Quixote CD Release

written by David

Allston’s Quixote are having their CD release show, in a little over a week, Sunday June 14th, at The Middle East Club Upstairs. Also featuring local favorites Cassavettes, Audrey Ryan and Ette http://www.myspace.com/wearequixote http://www.myspace.com/cassavettes http://www.myspace.com/audreyryan http://www.myspace.com/ette

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May
27

The Good North At Middle East June 27th

written by David

Riding high on the success of their last release “Life Outside Our Walls” which the Boston Globe called “densely ringing electric guitars, grand melodic gestures, and a panoramic sweep of space and sound” and the Boston Phoenix said was “a maelstrom of seething but symphonic guitars,” THE GOOD NORTH were at the top of Boston [...]

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May
25

Electric Prunes At Middle East August 7th

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With L.A. garage rock legends the Electric Prunes, Love (featuring Johnny Echols and Baby Lemonade), and Sky Saxon (of the Seeds), the California ‘66 Revue makes two appearances in the Boston area: August 7 at Middle East Downstairs, and August 10 at Showcase. California66Revue.com. This promises to be one of most entertaining concerts of the [...]

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Apr
2

Tim Barry/Austin Lucas/Josh Small Show!

written by David

Tim Barry, Austin Lucas, and Josh Small will be playing at the Middle East Upstairs on Wednesday April 22nd. Show goes on at 8pm and tickets are only $10. Tim Barry will be supporting his recent album “Manchester”, Austin’s new album “Somebody Loves You” will be his focus and Josh Small will be playing off [...]

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Mar
19

New Associate Booking Agent at The Middle East.

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David Virr has been chosen as the new Associate Booking Agent at The Middle East. The Associate Booking Agent will be responsible for booking Boston bands, as well as New England and New York bands here at the club. Kevin S. Hoskins will continue to book the national / touring bands for The Middle East [...]

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