Monday, April 1, 2013
Promoter and booking agent Jim McLaughlin shares his story of the music industry and why Fusion on Route 1 in Foxborough is all about the music.
Jim McLaughlin has been in the music business for nearly 20 years as a promoter and shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. “It’s always been a side project,” he said. “It’s got to the point where it’s almost a full time job.” McLaughlin said he started organizing music shows at the Norton Legion and said it was the most satisfying experience he’s ever had. “Just kind of looking back and knowing that you put that together,” he said. “Looking at the packed house and knowing you organized that. It’s something you believe in and actually worked to achieve. There’s satisfaction in there as well as a deep love for music.” After the first show at the Legion, Mcloughlin moved on to many other venues. McLaughlin currently works as the promoter …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
If you know of an event or a restaurant hosting New Year's Eve or New Year's Day, please share it in the comment section.
The following is a sample of New Year's Eve events happening in the area. Monday, Dec. 31: NORTON-Trinity in Norton will be having New Year's Eve 2013, starting at 9 p.m. The band Rock Candy will be performing and there is a $5 cover charge. There will be free Hors d'oeuvres before 10 p.m. and party favors. FOXBOROUGH-CBS SCENE will be hosting a three-course meal and a champagne toast at midnight. The cost is $50 per person. There will be a special menu after 5 p.m. FOXBOROUGH-Showcase Live will have Almost Queen and Dirty Deeds performing at 8 p.m. FOXBOROUGH-Tastings is have a celebration from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. There will a DJ and dancing and they will be pouring 2004 Moet Grand Vintage Champagne, a selection of Jorge Ordonez Fine Wines…
Friday, August 24, 2012
Lots of concerts this weekend.
Nick Rossi is playing at the Tavern in Wrentham at 7 p.m. to close. Join the Tavern as he plays covers of all kinds, simulating every instrument, from drums to sax, violen to sitar and more. There will be Bingo at St. Mary's Church in Norton at 6:45 p.m. The Jamie Fund is hosting their Fourth Annual Jamie Fund 5K race/walk. There is also a free 1/4 mile fun run for kids! The event benefits the iCARE disability awareness program that is part of the curriculum in Mansfield and other MA towns. There will be a Multi family yard sale at 8 a.m. at 30 Carpenter St, Foxboro. Clothes, Toys, Books, Furniture and lots more. Will be rescheduled during September in case of rain. The Comcast Center is presenting The Fray and Kelly Clarkson, 7:30 p.m. …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Stony Brook will have a session looking at bugs and snakes Saturday Morning plus who's performing on Friday night!
1. The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 91 degrees and a low of 69 with a 30% chance of heavy rain throughout the day. 2. Start your Saturday morning at Stony Brook learning about nature. This month's theme is Bees, Bugs & Butterflies / Scaly, Slithering Snakes. The session starts at 10:30 a.m. 3. Chris Campo and John Robbins will be entertaining the Terrace Cafe tonight starting at 6:30 p.m. 4. Over at Showcase Live in Foxborough, The Cab will be performing Friday night. The Cab is a Las Vegas band that mixes full-throttle rock with dollops of blue-eyed soul, vintage R&B and melodic pop radio anthems according to their description. 5. Have you checked out the new Town of Wrentham website? It's finally up and you can go …
Beth Royle
8:54 am on Monday, April 1, 2013
Go Jimmy!!! You rock! :) more ›