Music by Matt Putnam, Massachusetts singer/songwriter
Classic hits, contemporary, Irish
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Open Mike Night
Open Mike takes place Wednesdays from 8:00 - 11:30 (sign up at 7:45) at Paddy Barry's in Quincy. Come on down and enjoy the famous Paddy's "vibe". People here love live music.
Email me with any questions, or call Paddy's at 617-770-3620.
May 2008
May 28
Return engagements: Chuck Whelan • Brian Manhoney
Jim Keady
What's not to love about Jim? The smoothest voice and sharpest guitar around, and the choicest selecition of material. Tonight's standouts: "Just the Two of Us" and "Let's Stay Together."
Freddy K.
Quincy's own shaman of musical mayhem dropped in again with more politically incorrect observations, delivered in his Bon Scott-meets-Alice Cooper vocal style.
The Shadow Folk
They came by way of Alaska and Idado, stopping at Paddy's en route to some Boston gigs. Very interesting, layered indie music in a unique bass (with rack harmonica!) and keyboard format. They reported for duty under the names of Chris and Dave, yet their MySpace identifies them as Aldo and Gilly. Whoever these Shadow Folk are, they're good.
May 14
Return engagements: Well, everybody except Chris
Jammin' Jim
Jim's been coming by regularly for some time now, and tonight he was totally involved in his music as always. Always great songs, and always such a pleasure to listen to.
Bob McDermott
Bob doesn't like to brag about this, but he was Davy Jone's tambourine understudy in the Monkees for four years. That show business experience proved to be the perfect training ground for the make-or-break performance crucible that is Paddy's Open Mike. He never disappoints, and he can still make the girls scream like in the old days.
Chuck Whelan
I don't know what we'd do without Chuck. Actually, I do know what we'd do, but it wouldn't be anywhere near as fun. Out of the goodness of his heart, Chuck jumps up and sings, plays guitar, and/or adds harmonies at all the right moments. I can't possibly repay him, but I am considering doubling his salary.
Tom Fitzpatrick
Tom has definitely been bitten by the "bug," a condition which compels one to repeatedly sing and play guitar in public, regardless of the consequences. I can only warn him to turn and run now before it's too late, as the condition only worsens with age (I speak from experience).
Chris Phillips
What a pleasant surprise it was to have Chris drop by. He's a first-rate singer and player who performs all around the area, and at Paddy's on occasion. I'm sure he wouldn't want me to mention this, but a visit to his web site revealed that Chris ran in the Boston Marathon to raise money for Dana Farber.
Leon Russell
Another last-minute surprise: Leon Russell, the Master of Space and Time himself, popped in through the back door, brandishing a small Casio keyboard. He launched directly into his famous "Jumpin' Jack Flash/Youngblood" medley, then beat a hasty exit, explaining that Joe Cocker was waiting in the car with the engine idling.
May 7
Return engagements: Chuck Whelan • Brian Mahoney • Bob McDermott
Jim Keady and the Lovely Mrs. Keady
Jim's always full of terrific surprises, but tonight he brought along the lovely Mrs. Keady for a special performance of "You Are the Sunshine of My Life", in honor of their daughter's college graduation.
Desi and Buck
Tonight Desi brought along his band mate Buck, who brandished his "box." Now that's some serious alliteration, and the tunes were serious as well. If you get a chance to hear Whiskey on Sunday, they'll change your life.
Tom Sweeney
It's always a guaranteed good time when Tom pops in. He's a gifted stylist and a terrific entertainer with a real passion for singing.
James Norton
Hot on the heels of his "Turtle Frisbee" being voted #13 in Billboard's "Top 100 Songs About Animal Abuse", James came by to deliver a couple of his choice original tunes.
Noel Vickery
Noel hadn't been by for a while, and made up for lost time with a beautiful rendition of "Dear Prudence", among others. He writes his own very contemporary-sounding songs, but he's a Beatles freak. Amazing—the stuff's forty years old. I imagine myself going to a club back when I was 23 and asking the band to play Rudy Vallee os something: "Hey, man, don't you guys do any Paul Whiteman?"
Tom Fitzpatrick
Tom always pulls out some great stuff. How about "Better Things" by the Kinks? Why can't there be a band like the Kinks on the radio today? Not that there's anything wrong with Fergie and Justin Timberlake, mind you...
Patrick
Patrick did a nice set of songs, topped by a version of Willie Nelson's great "Funny How Time Slips Away". It's the kind of tune that made me want to learn to play guitar, and made people run out of the room while I was learning.
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