Backstage at the Tent

Did you see the cover of the Boston Globe’s “G” section today? k.d. lang graced the cover in a larger than life photo and the center spread was dedicated to giving readers a bit of her background, a good sense of what she’s been up to and the story of her latest album, “Sing It Loud.” Here’s what Globe writer James Reed thinks of some of k.d.’s newest offerings.

The way she elongates the word “I’’ on the refrain [of "A Sleep With No Dreaming"], letting it glide over the band like a helium balloon she’s suddenly released . . . well, it sends shivers down the spine.

If you get a chance pick up a copy of the Boston Globe, the spread gives you a lot of photos and extra information to soak in that you aren’t able to get online. If you can’t find the paper, check out the main article here!

And be sure to come see k.d. lang with her new band The Siss Boom Bang THIS Saturday. With such a varied background and a range of vocal accomplishments it will be a treat to see what she sings for us! 

And to keep the ball rolling on a great weekend of music here at the Music Circus, check out Scott Reedy’s article on Trace Adkins (including details about Adkins’ recent home fire), who will be here on Sunday, July 10.

Darius Rucker thrilled a sold out crowd on Saturday with a mix of his new country hits, some Hootie & the Blowfish classics and a few well-chosen covers. Read more about the show in this review by The Boston Globe!

And if you want to relive the fun, take a look at this video and the other clips on our Music Circus TV page!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsAvi9UKlLo

There’s also a clip of opener Mallory Hope, who was great! Keep an eye on her, she might just be the next big thing in country music!

- JS

Cohasset has its fair share of great little shops and restaurants that are featured in the Boston Globe fairly frequently (Constantine’s and French Memories Bakery were recently in the spotlight).

This time around new-ish wine shop Local Vines and Gourmet (just off Rt. 3A in the new plaza with the gym) gets the highlight. Stephen Meuse stopped in because a local vintor told him it’s the best place to get a New England wine.

I made the trip to get a peek at what Truro Vineyards owner Dave Roberts assured me was one of the best selections of New England wine he knew of.

Stephen and Local Vines owner Debbie Hardey share a passion for New England-made wines and are doing their best to spread the word. Stephen will be running a column on the concept in the Globe next Wednesday (more details in the article) and Debbie regularly hosts wine tastings, many of which feature local wineries (sign up for the Local Vines newsletter to stay up-to-date on the tasting schedule)!

- JS

Kenny Rogers with special guest Gary Morris kicked off the 2011 Music Circus season on Friday, June 17. Didn’t make the show? Check out this video footage for a little taste of what you missed.

Kenny Rogers
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHsMrWkET8c

Gary Morris
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ctVsbFfOT0

Keep an eye on Music Circus TV to see all the latest videos!

It’s that time of year again … Music Circus opening weekend!

Our 2011, 60th Anniverary season kicks off with Kenny Rogers on Friday, June 17 ! With a career spanning decades and genres, Kenny embodies the long-lived and still vibrant spirit of the Music Circus. Want to learn more about Kenny’s career and how he got started in music? Check out Scott Reedy’s article in The Patriot Ledger!

 I learned very early on that the guys in the groups got all the girls and I wasn’t about to miss my chance.

Kenny also promised Scott that he’ll perform some of his 35 hits along with his newer material. So come on down to the Music Circus tonight and help us make our 60th year our best year!

- JS