#ctmusicscene

[bonesgazette]

Bones Gazette: Back from my Unannounced Hiatus

Hello and welcome back to the Bones Gazette! It’s been a while—seven months to be exact (which pains me to admit, but hey—shit happens). What can I say? Life got a little crazy for me and this blog took a long retreat to the Back Burner of my mind. I apologize for the time away, but I am so glad to be back!

MJ Bones has had an incredible year, one I had intended to document as it was happening. I kicked off the year with a lovely east coast weekender with my friends BlueRaspberry. Together, we took on Providence, Rhode Island, at the Red Ink Library. Of course, any place that has a communist library/event space is cool in my book. The secret coffee bar in an off-the-beaten-path vintage bike repair shop was just the icing on the cake. Not to mention the homebrew wrestling scene that thrives in the backyard of the people we stayed with. It’s safe to say that Providence bewitched me, body and soul.

From Providence, we made a mad dash to Portland, Maine, where we killed it at Find clothing store. The owner was kind enough to gift me a vintage dress just for playing, and the space was packed with a capital “P”. With Portland favorites Myles Bullen and The Bumbling Woohas as the local support, I didn’t expect anything less. As a teenager, I had always dreamed of moving to Maine. I had never been to the east coast, and admittedly knew very little about Maine in particular—but it made for the perfect thing to project my domestic fantasies onto. I wrote countless poems about the salty sea air, the weathered fisherman at the docks, the grey mornings spent sipping black coffee on my porch, a knit shawl wrapped loosely around my shoulders. For a kid who knew nothing of the place I longed to reside in, I wasn’t that far off. Portland was just as charming as I had hoped it would be, and I have been itching to go back ever since.

The third day was spent at the Wrong Brain headquarters in Dover, New Hampshire. Atmospheric, vibrant, bursting with color—the place was electric, eclectic, and alive. Though the turn out made for a rather intimate show, I had a blast just inhabiting the space for a few hours. In addition to throwing DIY shows, Wrong Brain hosted resident artists, clothing swaps, and was big into community outreach. It was so inspiring to witness a slice of that radiant human spirit. Unfortunately, the headquarters is closing down until further notice—read about it on their instagram to see how you can support them during the transition.

Finally, we closed the tour in Rockland, Massachusetts at the Chess Company, former home to Justin Arena’s Together Press. Mass powerhouses A Day Without Love and Chris OG and the Dopameanies absolutely knocked our collective socks off. After the show, Justin gave me a tour of their schoolie conversion, which was coming along rather nicely. Together Press is now moving into a new headquarters, expanding into a community arts and education collective. As I stated with Wrong Brain—read about it on the ‘gram to learn more and show your support. 

After the tour, things slowed down for me in some ways and picked up in others. I got hired as a barista and started volunteering more at a local bookstore. Playing local shows here and there, my focus shifted away from music a bit in the name of laying down roots in my new city. I spent much of the spring writing, planning, and taking it day by day.

Summer, however, was a little more happenin’ in the Bones World. I hosted a 27 Club themed show in honor of my 27th birthday, was defeated by the confusing (to me) realm of Amtrak—resulting in tragically missing my dear friend’s birthday fest in Maryland—and drove across the country to play Compost Heap in Denver, Colorado. The season wrapped up with an absolutely killer show at Cafe Nine with the likes of Eevie Echoes and the Locations, Tallbois, and Kmoy. I got to catch up with pals I hadn’t seen since the spring and make some new ones. The highlight of the evening was getting decked in the pit by The Northaven while skanking around with reckless abandon. I also dropped a few secret singles amidst the end of the summer: a demo of “Surely”, a cover of “Shady Lane” by Pavement, and my first new track in a few years, “Clementine”. It’s a wistful song about the daydreams and idyllic future plans that never get realized when you break up with someone. Check it out on spotify or bandcamp!

And that’s all for the recap of my year thus far! To keep it brief, I’m signing off—but keep your eyes peeled for what’s happening this fall. 

Love and anarchy,

—xMJx

#music #diy #diymusic #diypunk #folkpunk #diyfolkpunk #grrlfolk #antifolk #ctmusicscene #eastcoastmusic #mjbones #update #folkpunkforever #queermusic #dreamfolk #bonesgazette

[ericsommer-blog]

I’ll be that way soon! June 24 with some great acts in Hamden, CT The Cellar on Treadwell… #ctmusicscene # https://www.instagram.com/p/CddUK4rOOBr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#ctmusicscene

[greenholt]

#originalmusic turnpike ctmusicscene

[tonychagnon]

If someone had asked me last January when I began recording myself at home if I would get 30 plays in a year I would’ve said “doubtful”……and yet I just broke 1,000 in a year,so THANK YOU to everyone for the support! New album coming in December! Special mention to @highanxietyyy @elderlypunkrocklady & @theexplodingboy for giving me the encouragement i needed to keep going,it means A LOT ❤️ As always, LIB for past albums! #newalbum #newmusic #bandcamp #indie #ctmusic #ctmusicscene #instrumental #groove #ambient (at Stonington (borough), Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVDFKTYAl5w/?utm_medium=tumblr

#newalbum #newmusic #bandcamp #indie #ctmusic #ctmusicscene #instrumental #groove #ambient

[sketchtc]

Link in bio. . . It’s here! “Something Incendiary” official video featuring @expertiz75 & Arc5! Produced and directed by @the50x50s song mastered by @sansserifrec #ctmusic #ctmusicscene #ctmusicians #indiehiphop #artrap #experimentalrap #indierappersdoitforgasmoney #shoelessflowjackson (at New Haven, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGhLbOJ9ZD/?igshid=1tvkidzpnrj67

#ctmusic #ctmusicscene #ctmusicians #indiehiphop #artrap #experimentalrap #indierappersdoitforgasmoney #shoelessflowjackson

[fantasybad]

#badfantasyband #badfantasy #music #originalmusic #ctmusic #norwalkct #punkrock #rock #emoasf #anxiety #ctmusicscene #ctlocal #localcttunes #digitalart #lyrics #words words words #grim words #wordsnquotes #wordsmith #wordstoliveby #Spotify

[sarahgolleymusic]

Come hang with us dorks 🤓 Catch us 2/13/2020 at @cafenine in New Haven! @addyedwardmusic @legendarysuperc and I each have a set of loopy goodness!🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂 * * * * * * * * #sarahgolley #addyedward #chadbrownespringer #phatastronaut #cafe9 #cafenine #newhaven #ctmusicscene #livelooping #harmonies #livemusic (at cafe nine) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8L5ExVpwEv/?igshid=179c8womqtr1f

#sarahgolley #addyedward #chadbrownespringer #phatastronaut #cafe9 #cafenine #newhaven #ctmusicscene #livelooping #harmonies #livemusic

[thegigbox]

The GigBox finale jam @markpiresmusic This is the let it go on The GigBox finale from last nights demo! What do you think of all that OmniTone? Do yourself a favor and put on headphones or Bluetooth it in the car.. hoping to get @cartermac to take a look at this invention again now that all of the improvements have been beyond what even we discussed. Now two totally different snares and a percussionist/drummer model.. The GigBox is the first drum you can play with your hands and feet. Other musicians have remarked when seeing The GigBox that a drum kit can be overwhelming in a smaller venue but with The GigBox your bands instruments can cut through the mix and you can provide the same exact textures that you would with your kit! This is possible on our design and utility patented GigBox! Order yours today and I will start building it tonight.. www.gigboxstar.com US Patent 9,165,541 Hand Built in The USA! #drum #drummer #percussion #onemanband #useyourbody #ctmusicscene #beats #drummersofinstagram #indie #sensoryplay #drums #livemusic #newwaytoplay #musicians #talent #talented #sensory #beat #thereisonlyone #innovation #autism #live #fun #happy #musicislife #makingmusic #mtv #instagram #instamusic #instagood (at Fairfield, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsQooVFHGW2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4h07dru63ex7

#drum #drummer #percussion #onemanband #useyourbody #ctmusicscene #beats #drummersofinstagram #indie #sensoryplay #drums #livemusic #newwaytoplay #musicians #talent #talented #sensory #beat #thereisonlyone #innovation #autism #live #fun #happy #musicislife #makingmusic #mtv #instagram #instamusic #instagood

[qupsclarke]

Chefs Table every Saturday and Monday 12-2pm #chefstable #fairfieldct #ct #ctmusicscene #ctmusic #ctartist #ctmusicians #ctjams #bpt  #bptct #leftybass #bridgeport #steveclarke #fairfieldcountyct #basscovers #4stringbass #bassplayer #bass  #leftybassist steveclarketrio #203 https://www.instagram.com/p/BquaepllQcq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7nf69euogq8n

#chefstable #fairfieldct #ct #ctmusicscene #ctmusic #ctartist #ctmusicians #ctjams #bpt #bptct #leftybass #bridgeport #steveclarke #fairfieldcountyct #basscovers #4stringbass #bassplayer #bass #leftybassist #203

[almaclara]

This Saturday 6-9 at @tequilarioct , in Wethersfield reservations recommended. What a beautiful place by the water to bask in margaritas and our duo playing soothing bossa novas, choros and sambas under the stars. Join us this Saturday!!!! Sunday 5-8 I’ll also be at Tequila Rio with Studio Rio trio., MPB and Brazilian jazz, bossa nova. VEM!!!!!. #livemusicinct#livejazzinct#ctjazz #brazilianmusic#bossanova #mpb #jazzduo #jobim #ctmusic #ctmusicscene (at Wethersfield, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_00PDslKE/?utm_medium=tumblr

#livemusicinct #livejazzinct #ctjazz #brazilianmusic #bossanova #mpb #jazzduo #jobim #ctmusic #ctmusicscene

[i-am-the-moon]

'Travelling In Cages' I feel I have @iamnotmaya to thank for a lot of the art I produce - especially when it comes to my recent collage work. You really inspire me, and have inspired me to make art for most of my life. Thank you for always being such a creative force, you're doing amazing things - @mayarosemusicza is going to put out some incredible work soon, and I feel privileged to be on board with helping create the visuals for it. #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #capetown #capetownartist #contemporaryart #collage #collageart #collageartist #papercollage #cutandpaste #cpt #ctmusicscene #capetownmusic #mayarose #folkmeetspunk #leonardcohenwithavagina (at Cape Town, Western Cape)

#art #capetownmusic #capetownartist #cpt #artist #folkmeetspunk #collage #ctmusicscene #leonardcohenwithavagina #mayarose #collageartist #collageart #capetown #cutandpaste #artistsoninstagram #papercollage #contemporaryart

[cece21]

The first artist we have for Melanin Music May is Hunni. Summertime comes with sunshine; nice weather and you know we outside wit it. Songs packed with flow, bars, storytelling and a bit of fun Hunni may just be the artist you want to add to your Summertime playlist! Hunni is a female Hip Hop Artist that not only writes her own rhymes but can also freestyle. With versatility she switches from rough, rugged and edgy to soft, sexy and feminine. Possibly having a little bit for everybody. The big voice packed in a little body is New Britain, CT native Niki “Hunni” Ellis. “Truthfully, Hunni just came from my old AIM username,” she laughed. “It was RicanHunny32.” She first picked up the pen when she was just 8 years old after being inspired by Lil Kim’s “Not Tonight” remix and has not put it down since. “I have been featured in ASCAPs all female showcase at SXSW and opened (the shows) for Cardi B and Styles P,” she exclaimed. Hunni has also worked with CT’s own Anoyd and Chill Shump. A few of her songs include Mi Amor featuring Anoyd; Dark Past, Bright Future; and her latest single Show Off which are all available on all platforms right now. Whether you have Apple Music, Spotify, Souncloud etc. look her up and/or check out her social medias. Hunni can be found on Instagram @hunnimusic @hunnimusic @hunnifanpage Twitter @hunnimusic Facebook @HunniMusic #melaninmusicmay #music #hiphop #female #artist #femalehiphop #femalehiphopartist #hunni #hunnimusic #shumponthebeat #anoyd #newbritain #newbritainct #connecticut #ct #ctmusic #ctmusicscene #summer #summertime #playlist #vibes #cincodemayo *I do not own copyrights to this music* https://www.instagram.com/p/COdTKWjjQAg/?igshid=1dqmdo7hv8i6

#melaninmusicmay #music #hiphop #female #artist #femalehiphop #femalehiphopartist #hunni #hunnimusic #shumponthebeat #anoyd #newbritain #newbritainct #connecticut #ct #ctmusic #ctmusicscene #summer #summertime #playlist #vibes #cincodemayo

[falconeerband]

HEY. NEW YORK. LET ME HELP YOU REMEMBER A FUTURE 🦅 See you tonight at 9:30 for some sensual #synthpop with @deloriantokes and STEREO OFF 🎶🕺🏻#nyc #nycmusic #nycmusicscene #nhvmusic #ctmusicscene #pop (at Berlin - Under A)

#nycmusic #pop #nhvmusic #synthpop #nycmusicscene #ctmusicscene #nyc

[tonychagnon]

After MAMMOTH delays that I couldn’t have ever possibly foreseen,my new album titled “Half Awake Under The Midday Sun” is over halfway done. It’s an e.p. (5 songs) and if you dug the last one you’ll prob dig this one! It’s a bit spacier,I’ve been experimenting with delays that drop in and out of the rhythm, but it still has some grooves! I’ll be uploading right before Xmas so be on the lookout! Link in bio for all past releases! #newalbum #newmusic #bandcamp #indie #ct #ctmusicscene #nlct https://www.instagram.com/p/CXAXr0dAKd8/?utm_medium=tumblr

#newalbum #newmusic #bandcamp #indie #ct #ctmusicscene #nlct

[sketchtc]

Much thanks to @ctverses for the feature. Much more music on the way; sooner than soon. @mandymooreholmakesmusic #ctmusic #ctmusicscene #ctmusicians #indierappersdoitforgasmoney #shoelessflowjackson #beersbeatsbattlestargalactica #indierap #artrap #leftfieldhiphop (at New Haven, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CESw4QtJtR0/?igshid=1f19n47uj5hf1

#ctmusic #ctmusicscene #ctmusicians #indierappersdoitforgasmoney #shoelessflowjackson #beersbeatsbattlestargalactica #indierap #artrap #leftfieldhiphop

[fantasybad]

Link in bio New music available everywhere! #fyp #foryou #wannagetoffended #sorry #ididntmeanto #badfantasy #badfantasymusic #rock #punkrock #music #originalmusic #singleartwork #newmusic #newalbum #springopeningweekend #ctmusic #ctlocal #ctmusicscene #norwalkct #rochesterny #localmusic #art #aesthetic (at I'm Super Offended) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMKUNLAAqMN/?igshid=otin6z4oip31

#fyp #foryou #wannagetoffended #sorry #ididntmeanto #badfantasy #badfantasymusic #rock #punkrock #music #originalmusic #singleartwork #newmusic #newalbum #springopeningweekend #ctmusic #ctlocal #ctmusicscene #norwalkct #rochesterny #localmusic #art #aesthetic