Winner of eleven Blues Music Awards, soulful Curtis Salgado sings his unexpectedly percolating blues at the Bull Run on June 9. Award-winning vocalist, instrumentalist and songwriter Curtis Salgado, the man NPR calls “an icon” with “a huge voice,” is revered worldwide for his ability to wring every ounce of soul out of every song he performs. […]
Comedian, commentator, actor and all-around Funny-man Jimmy Tingle delivers laughs June 10 at the Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley. Tingle is the host of a podcast and talk show “The Jimmy Tingle Show,” where he weaves his passion for comedy, politics, and nonprofit fundraising with an eclectic array of guests including former senator Al Franken, […]
Folk-pop royalty Livingston Taylor plays his sultry songs of folk at the Bull Run on June 11. Part of the famous musical Taylor family, the Berklee College of Music professor and longtime performer has Top 40 hits “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running,” to “I Can Dream of You” and […]
Grammy Nominated, Van Morrison-approved Blues musician James Hunter, brings "one of the best voices" in soul to the Bull Run on June 17. It takes you by surprise just how good James Hunter is. Van Morrison called him "one of the best voices and best kept secrets in British R&B and soul.” In the early Nineties, Van Morrison caught Hunter at […]
"Austin legend in the making" Jackie Venson has headlined for Gary Clark Jr, Aloe Blacc, and will now be the headliner at the Bull Run on June 18. Jackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her complexly beautiful music and blazing guitar skills. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled […]
One of the best harmonica players of the 21st century, Jason Ricci brings his 3-time "Blues Harmonica Player of the Year" talents to the Bull Run on June 22. Jason Ricci's style of harmonica playing is so revolutionary that you have simply never seen anyone play quite like he does. His effect on the music […]
Bringing together elements from vocalist giants of the 30s and 40s, classic jazz, and reconstructed popular songs, the Summertime Jazz Band does it all. Vocalist and composer Emilie Faucher offers polished lyrical stylings that pay homage to Judy Garland, Keely Smith, and Amy Winehouse. Joe Compagna, composer and music teacher plays the 6 string bass; and Peter […]
Meghan Parnell's mesmerizing vocals, infused with the soulful grit reminiscent of Joan Osborne, Janis Joplin, and Joe Cocker, and the masterful slide guitar work of Dave Barnes will be on display as Bywater Call plays at the Bull Run on July 6. Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes are the driving force behind Bywater Call, a powerhouse 7-piece Southern Soul, […]
Bill Kirchen pays homage to the roots of country, blues, bluegrass, and Western swing as his resonant twang on stage at the Bull Run on July 7, with Special Guest Duke Levine. A Kirchen performance recalls a half century of guitar legends and extends their brilliance into the new millenium. He's played guitar on recordings and […]
An award-winning master of the Keyboard is back! Bruce Katz' captivating fusion of blues, roots, jam, and soul-jazz resonates with both the mind and body of anyone who attends his show at the Bull Run on July 8. "Connections" is the newest CD from the legendary keyboardist Bruce Katz and his dynamic band. Recorded at famed Capricorn […]
Claudia Schmidt's eclectic mix of music, storytelling, and an incredible multi-octave voice, create a captivating experience at the Bull Run on July 8. Michigan native Claudia Schmidt has been perfecting her craft of writing and performing for 50 years. It is a quirky and wonderful hodge-podge (her word) of music, poetry, story, theater, all invoking the whole […]
On July 23 at 1:00p, bring a blanket, chair and picnic basket, sit down on the Common, and enjoy an afternoon of music! This time, listen to Nancy Beaudette. The program is free but donations to the Shirley Meeting House are welcome. Some info about Nancy Beaudette: Blending brave and honest songwriting, first-rate musicianship, and […]
