By: Cindy Annis – April, 2016 The next artist in the groove comes from Chicago, Illinois. In 1967, students of DePaul University, Walter Parazaider, Terry Kath, Danny Seraphine, James Pankow, and Lee Longnane got together to start a group with Robert Lamm from Roosevelt University called The Big Thing. The famous Peter Cetera joined the […]
On Saturday, April 23rd, Loretta’s Last Call in Boston will host some of the best singer/songwriters from New England, including Bradford resident Ashley Dawn. Performing has been an integral part of Ashley Dawn’s life since the young age of two. Ashley began singing as soon as she could talk and would perform for anyone who […]
By: Cindy Annis – December, 2015 SIMON AND GARFUNKEL Paul Simon was born on October 13, 1941 in Newark, New Jersey. His full name is Paul Frederic Simon, and he grew up in a Jewish family. When he was 11 years old, he met Art Garfunkel. Arthur Ira Garfunkel was born on November 5, 1941 […]
By: Cindy Annis – November, 2015 One of the most successful couples of the 60s and 70s were Sonny and Cher. Cher was born on May 20, 1946 in El Centro, California. Her real name is Cherilyn Sarkisian. Her parents divorced when Cher was ten months old. Being of a poor, broken home was tough […]
THE BEE GEES By: Cindy Annis Three brothers who were almost as successful as the Beatles and who defined disco music are the Bee Gees. The Bee Gees are Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, and Robin Gibb. Barry was born on September 1, 1945 in Manchester England. On December 22, 1949 twins Maurice and Robin were […]
By: Cindy Annis – Sept. 2015 In 1961, three brothers, with a cousin and a friend from Hawthorne, California formed a group that would forever define summer. The original members of the Beach Boys were brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson with their cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine. Brian, was the oldest of […]
This year marks the 35th anniversary for the B-Street Bombers, a legendary local band from Lawrence. Last month, Valley Patriot publisher Tom Duggan and his assistant Stephanie Jaskot sat down with the Bombers in Plaistow, NH before an afternoon summer concert at town hall. Present were: *John Tomaselli from Lawrence, *Jimmy Bass from Lawrence, Mandy […]
By: Cindy Annis – July, 2015 For those of you who listen to 980WCAP in the evening, you may have noticed a new music show on three nights a week. The show is called Cindy’s Vinyl Vault. On the show, we play the best songs from the late 40’s, the 50’s, 60’s, and mid 70’s. […]
By: Rebeccah Pearson – June, 2015 NewburyportGuide.com Getting ready for a fun filled summer of happenings here in the Greater Newburyport Area? We have some great MUST DO events for the whole family! Newburyport Events Include: 36th Annual Garden Tour – June 13-June 14 The Museum of Old Newbury Presents the 36th Annual Garden Tour, […]
Downtown Lowell rocks again this summer as the 6th season of Thursday Night Concerts on the Corner kicks off June 18th. The 2015 Season begins this Thursday with Reverend J.J. & the Casual Sinners bringing their unique brand of folk & soul music to the Athenian Corner Restaurant outdoor patio area. There’ll be plenty of tasty food […]
LOWELL – For those of you who listened to your favorite radio station, hoping your requests would be played, here is your chance again. 980WCAP AM, in Lowell, has a new show, “Cindy’s Vinyl Vault,” hosted by Cindy and Peter Annis, a father and daughter team. Their playlists include the top 100 hits of the […]
Local event promoter Carmen Iuvara of Lawrence, is bringing music back to the Lawrence Veterans’ Memorial Stadium on May 2nd, with a combined concernt featuring Rick Larrimore, the Ultimate Rod Stewart Experience, Soul Income, and Blues Rock and Spanish rock band Apartmento Uno. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the gate. Rick Larrimore grew […]
MTV’s Brittany Baldi took time out of her busy schedule doing reality television shows and all her other projects to talk with Valley Patriot publisher and Paying Attention Radio! host, Tom Duggan, who broadcasts his show on 980WCAP in Lowell. The Methuen native had already shot her final appearance on MTV’s Battle of the Ex’s […]
The Navy Band Northeast Pop Ensemble will present a free concert at Northern Essex Community College’s Hartleb Technology Center on the Haverhill campus, 100 Elliott St., on Friday, April 10, at 7 p.m. This event is open to the public. Under the direction of Lt. Gregory Fritz, the band – which is one of 11 […]
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 1 CLICK TO DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 2 Tom and Paul spoke with Prospect Hill founder and drummer Mark Roberge about the band’s parting with lead singer dam Fithian. Alex Vispoli candidate for State Senate also came in to the studio in the second hour to […]