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12 Nov 2008 04:53 pm

November 17, 2008
8:00 pm	to	11:00 pm

Playing as part of Tom Bianchi’s Lizard Lounge Open Mic. Playing the second slot playing around 8PM. Only a 2 song set…but some amazing musicians always show up here.

1677 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02148
Cost : $5 cover at the door

18 Sep 2008 11:24 am

Liz Lounge - Early Spot

September 29, 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Playing as part of Tom Bianchi’s Lizard Lounge Open Mic. Playing the second slot playing around 8PM. Only a 2 song set…but some amazing musicians always show up here.

1677 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02148
Cost : $5 cover at the door

15 Sep 2008 03:44 pm

Liz Lounge - 2nd Anniversary Show

September 22, 2008
8:00 pm

Playing as part of a massive barrage of Boston Musicians in a “pick form the hat” type of show at one of the best places in Boston for music. Come check it out. Without a doubt the best musicians in the area will be there…with amazing host Tom Bianchi!

1677 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02148
Cost : $5 cover at the door

15 Sep 2008 03:37 pm

Acoustic Lounge

September 24, 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Playing with host Jeff Munro doing mutiple smaller sets throughout the night in between great local acts. Come and check it out!

Address: 118 Ferry St, Malden, MA No Cover.

29 Jul 2008 04:05 pm

The Piano Finally Arrives

Piano in room first day

Well, the day finally came.

This past saturday, I had the piano I purchased about a month and a half ago moved to the new place. I had to postpone the move a few weeks so that some work around the house could be completed prior to its arrival…but it was well worth it.

The movers arrived in Canton at around 9:15 AM. The piano was disassembled, driven to Dorchester, craned to the 2nd floor, and reassembled by 10:45AM That’s pretty incredible if you ask me (efficient movers…I suggest anyone moving a piano around Boston contact “Deathwish Piano Movers”)

After they got it set up, I sat down and didn’t stop playing until well into the night. My roomate and I redid the entire room into a music haven…a drum set, amps, guitars on the wall soon. By far my favorite room in the house.

The piano is a Kawai RX-2, 5′10 Grand

Having something you dream about getting happen, at such an early age compared to most musicians I’ve spoken with, its incredible. I couldn’t have done it without the unwavering help and support of my parents. No number of “thank yous” can suffice. It took a few days to settle in. I walked in from work yesterday afternoon, having almost forgotten I had that thing sitting across the room…and I was floored.

If anyone ever wants to hear it, just give me a shout and I’ll give you a concert

29 May 2008 10:50 am

Destare

June 4, 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Playing at Destare (www.Destare.com) from 8-10:00PM. Mix of piano and guitar.

Address: 320 Main St. Fitchburg, MA

No Cover Charge

29 May 2008 10:50 am

Destare

July 2, 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Playing at Destare (www.Destare.com) from 8-10:00PM. Mix of piano and guitar.

Address: 320 Main St. Fitchburg, MA

No Cover Charge

09 May 2008 06:53 am

A Note To Self…

When traveling relatively far to a gig, do NOT forget to pack all your cords and hookups.

Got to Destare on wed. night and realized I had left my 1/4 inputs to my guitar back home. Had to run out fast and grab one before I could start (thankfully, there was a music store open until 8pm)

The Destare show went well. A lot more people present than when I had played last there on a Sunday night. Hopefully I’ll get to do more mid-week shows there in the near future.

-Jon

17 Apr 2008 03:38 pm

Destare

May 7, 2008
8:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Playing at Destare, an amazing martini bar in Fitchburg, from 8:00-10:00 pm on Wednesday May 7th.

I’m not entirely sure if I will be doing all background instrumental piano music or throwing in a little guitar like I did last time. We’ll have to see what the night is like!

Hope you can make it out.

Address: 320 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420

28 Mar 2008 01:59 pm

WPI - Quadfest