Rob Azevedo

Nov. 21 at The Rex: AC/DC (and fans), We Salute You

Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

At least that’s what the bands paying tribute to AC/DC this Saturday at the Rex Theatre hope to witness from the stage. The Jonny Friday Band will join forces with The Graniteers for a slew of deep cuts and hits from each era of the band. Songs like “Shoot To Thrill,” “Thunderstruck” and “Whole Lotta A Rosie” are on the docket to be played. READ MORE

Poets on the Loose, Vol 6: A revolving door of group homes led him to prison, but Rahman Brown is still free to be a poet

Thursday, November 5, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

Rahman Brown, doing time in Concord State Prison on an attempted murder charge, spends his time writing poetry. READ MORE

One of those days that feels like even St. Christopher can’t protect me anymore

Monday, October 26, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

I don’t know what’s got me in such a skunky mood, but someone hung a wet sack of waterwolves around my neck today. And they’re squirming like a mofo. READ MORE

Poets on the Loose, Vol. 5: This Beat goes on with ‘Veterans of Inner War’

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

Volume 5 of “Poets on the Loose” is upon us, and, what would a poetry series be without the likes of a true Beat poet, someone who has published and recorded poetry, someone who sets his poetic lyrics to music and someone who, for a whole lifetime, has embodied the poetic life? READ MORE

Poets on the Loose, Round 4: ‘Rhythm Without Melody,’ a poetic encore by singer-songwriter Jen Whit

Saturday, October 10, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

At least that’s the case with Jen Whit, a dearly missed singer/songwriter from Canterbury, who, for a number of years, could be seen in the bars and clubs on the regular, mesmerizing us with her voice and wonderful guitar playing. Whit was legit. A goddess when it comes to singing, someone who could vibe with all kinds of music – rock, ’90s pop, folk, country. READ MORE

Poets on the Loose, volume 3: ‘Jack Kerouac as Hamlet’ by Steve Goyette

Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

Volume 3 of “Poets on the Loose” careens our way round past the hilly winds of Big Sur, the crushed butt-lined streets of Jersey, on into Amish America and back, a road trip for the beaten Beats draped in Hamlet’s skin. READ MORE

Poets on the Loose: Round 2, dialogue in a diner

Saturday, September 12, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

Round 2 of “Poets on the Loose” is upon us and lordy, after “Mermaid on the Rocks” sent us all scurrying about looking for our little blue pills last week with her “oh so steamy” poem, now we must cleanse our libidos and peek into a private conversation. READ MORE

When your country’s on fire, doing the wrong thing is the same as fanning the flames

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Rob Azevedo 2

As the impending doom which Trump was aware had already arrived on our shores and was already raining down on our country (we just didn’t know it), well, the Big Dorito decided as the President of the United States of America that the best move he could make was to pacify us, play us for infants, as inferiors, or, as he said, because he didn’t want to panic the country. READ MORE

Got poetry? Poets on the Loose is your new creative outlet

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

“Poets On The Loose” is a new series that will be dedicated to all poets and all forms of poetry — from the raw to the aged to the cryptic cynics and anonymous naughty-minded muses. READ MORE

Aug. 22 at the Rex: A musical tribute to the Women of Classic Country

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Rob Azevedo 0

Not since March 7th has GSM gone on the road and done a tribute show. Last time we held court was at the Rex Theatre for a Rolling Stones Tribute and the crowd ended up having to peel its teeth off the rug after a serious jaw-dropping 25-song extravaganza performed by four delicious bands. READ MORE