December 9, 2024
Fresh News for the Neighborhood You Love
Music: “Nothing to Say” by Johnny Blazes and the Pretty Boys, “Otrov” by Boycott. Video credit: Amanda Burke
JP on Saturday welcomed thousands of revelers for performances of dance, theater and nearly 120 bands during the neighborhood’s second annual Porchfest.
Don’t forget JP Porchfest is tomorrow, Saturday, July 11. jpporchfest.org. Here’s a link to the documentary from last year. https://vimeo.com/122316604. And here’s a link to the schedule: jpporchfest.org
On Saturday, the streets of Jamaica Plain will be filled with the sights and sounds of music and dance, as thousands of attendees comb the sidewalks for the JP’s second annual celebration of art and community, Porchfest.
Rick Berlin “I hate everything but you” from Warren Farm Films on Vimeo.
JP rocker Rick Berlin has influenced a lot of other musicians. In Tuesday’s Herald, Amanda Palmer wrote a mash note to hearing Berlin’s “I Hate Everything But You.”
Love Love, a Boston band with JP ties, is debuting the video for their song “I Like You Weird” here on Jamaica Plain News. The tune’s a candidate for neighborhood anthem.
It wouldn’t be a surprise if every protest at the State House had a JP contingent, given the level of political activity in the neighborhood. Thanks to Rhea Becker, we happen to have a photo of JP in action at Wednesday’s #ArtsMatter demonstrations on Beacon Hill. Jamaica Plain Honk Band was there to call for arts funding.
A Far Cry, a cutting-edge classical troupe based out of a South Street storefront, has been nominated for one of music’s top awards.
“We are LIVE at Jackson Square!” shouted Thomas Watson as he introduced his New Creations Brass Band late Friday afternoon. The Hyde Square Task Force hosted the hot horns from New Orleans on the steps of the former Blessed Sacrament Church.
Opening the one hour gig was the Hyde Square Task Force Afro-Latin Percussion Musicians fronted by Cornell Coley.
New Creations lead trumpet Watson kicked off his band with a mellow version of “St James Infirmary” with each member doing a solo. After the “The Saints go Marching In” the New Creations opened up the stage for a jam with the Hyde Square percussion musicians.
