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Phil Simon
@philsimon.bsky.social
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owner Simon Says Booking (.com)
concert programmer at Shea Theater (.org) Arts Center Turners Falls MA
publisher Live Music News and Review (.com)
guitar player and front person for rice - an American Band (on bandcamp and spotify)
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Phil Simon @philsimon.bsky.social · Feb 24
Experienced booking agent(s) wanted. To my good friends who would love to do this but are not experienced, this isn't for you I'm afraid. Seeking out agents with 5 years experience who already understand routing, contract language, negotiations, and have booked hundreds if not thousands of shows.
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Are you ready to party?! The one and only Bella's Bartok are returning to the Shea on Saturday 11.29.25 and are bringing our friends Cloudbelly plus ROCKIN PUPPIES are coming on as openers!
Tix: www.showclix.com/event/bellas...

#GETTOTHESHEA #bellasbartok #cloudbelly #rockinpuppies
Bella's Bartok at the Shea
Tickets for Bella's Bartok at the Shea in Turners Falls from ShowClix.   #GETTOTHESHEA on Saturday, November 29th 2025 for a night with local heroes Bella’s Bartok with special guests Cloudbelly and ...
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November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Sting performed at Mohegan Sun Arena in CT. We have this review by JoelShoverPhotography.

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#LMNR #Sting #livemusic
Sting Turns Mohegan Sun into a King of Pain Confessional | Live Music News
Photography & Words by @JoelShoverPhotography Sting’s 3.0 Tour stop at the world-famous Mohegan Sun Arena on November 18, 2025 didn’t just feel like ano ...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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JoelShoverPhotography reviews John Fogerty at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13th.

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#LMNR #johnfogerty #mohegansun #classicrock
John Fogerty Still Chooglin’ Along at Mohegan Sun Arena | Live Music News
Photography and words by @JoelShoverPhotography1 From the moment I walked into Mohegan Sun Arena on November 13th, 2025, I knew this one was going to be spe ...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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SO EXCITED! NORTH COUNTY BAND + BRIAN DOLZANI as the Loner. We're offering TWO for ONE tickets for our upcoming show on NOV 21 SPECIAL BOGO!!!
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North County Band Nov 21 8pm at Shea Theater Turners Falls, MA TICKETS: $20 ADV $26 at the door
November 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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The Aquabats! performed at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and we have this review by JoelShoverPhotography:

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#LMNR #joelshoverphotography #aquabats #vegasconcerts
The Aquabats’ “Trick or Treat to the Beat” Lights Up Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas | Live Music News
Photography and words by @JoelShoverPhotography A warm desert breeze on October 24th 2025 pushed across the Event Lawn at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as capes, ...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Review posted of FRI SEP 12 Wormtown Music festival. Audio recordings of DERS, Rice: an american band Jeremiah Hazed Guess Method Bearly Dead, lespecial and Moontricks.

Enjoy!

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#LMNR #wormtownfest
Wormtown Friday 2025 | Live Music News
Camp Keewanee Greenfield MA SEP 12 2025 Friday morning bloomed sunny and bright as the first full day of the Wormtown festival was upon us. Many folks were ...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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DEC 19th Bella's Bartok at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge MA.

TICKETS: www.ticketweb.com/event/bellas...
November 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Let's come together to remember one of our own, Mark Wetherbee.
November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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The Beths at The Wiltern in LA; words by Lawrence Mann, photos by A Rood Photo. plus Brett McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords and more.

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#thebeths #lamusicscene
The Beths at the Wiltern in Los Angeles | Live Music News
November 07 2025 Words by Lawrence Mann Photos by A Rood Photography Walking into the lobby, you’re greeted by a hum of excited voices, many coloured with A ...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Today is day 12 of our stewardship of the legendary Victoria Bar in Greenfield MA. We are stunned by the amazing and amusing community of folks who are the regulars. Everyone is so nice! And we are incredibly grateful to Bob and Denise Grazik who were the prior owners for 34 years. Cheers!
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November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Keith Halladay sends us this review of the recent Louisville KY appearance by the legendary Herbie Hancock. livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/11/herb...

#LMNR #rockit #keyboards #jazz
Herbie Hancock Louisville KY | Live Music News
The Kentucky Center Whitney Hall by Keith Halladay Of the three towering pianists of his generation, Herbie Hancock is the one I enjoy the least. Chick Core ...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Review of Pink Talking Fish at The Majestic Ventura Theater on OCT 29th by Steve Kennedy Photography: livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/11/pink...

#LMNR #stevekennedyphotography #pinktalkingfish
Pink Talking Fish Illuminate the Ventura Theater | Live Music News
While much of Southern California was focused on Game 5 of the World Series Wednesday night 10-29-25, (Dodgers Lost) the real action for local music lovers ...
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November 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Angel, our son Sam and I began an exciting project in Greenfield, MA. We are now the proprietors at the oldest public house in town. The Victoria Bar, est'd 1933, and the customers are among the friendliest people you'll meet. and.. IT's PATRIOTS SUNDAY!
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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New Year's Eve Roots of Creation + Grateful Dub Shea Theater in nearby Turners Falls MA- Let's Do It AGAIN! Come celebrate with great reggae and your favorite Dead tunes done with an irie vibe. ALL AGES
TIX:
www.showclix.com/event/shea-g...

#GettotheShea #RootsofCreation #GratefulDub
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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October 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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NOV7 Donna the Buffalo Shea Thtr Turners Falls, MA All Ages

Tickets:
www.showclix.com/event/shea-d...

#GettotheShea #DonnatheBuffalo
October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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There is nothing like the music of the Grateful Dead.
Wolfman Jack will be doing a night of Primal Dead on Oct 18 at Shea Theater in nearby Turners Falls, MA. "Come with me or go alone He's come to take his children home." All Ages.
Tix showclix.com/event/shea-presents-wolfman-jack25
October 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Parcels appeared at Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. We have this review with photos by A Rood Photo and words by Aaron Conte.

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#parcelsband #lamusicscene #indiemusic
Parcels at Kia Forum | Live Music News
Review by Aaron Conte, Photos by Steven Rood On Tuesday, Australia's own “Parcels”  tore the roof off the KIA Forum in Los Angeles but not before ...
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October 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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We've got this review of the THU night that started the Wormtown festival this year in Greenfield SEP 11 2025.
Audio of Peter Prince+Moon Boot Lover and Terrafunk.
Check it out:
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#LMNR #wormtownfest #terrafunk #peterprince #jamband #musicfestival
Early Worm 2025 | Live Music News
Camp Keewanee Greenfield, MA Wormtown festival The weather was warm and everyone was in such a great mood for the early admission night of the Wormtown fest ...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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We've got this review of the THU night that started the Wormtown festival this year in Greenfield SEP 11 2025.
We've got audio of sets by Peter Prince and Moon Boot Lover and Terrafunk.
livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/10/earl...
#LMNR #wormtownfest #terrafunk #peterprince #jamband #musicfestival
Early Worm 2025 | Live Music News
Camp Keewanee Greenfield, MA Wormtown festival The weather was warm and everyone was in such a great mood for the early admission night of the Wormtown fest ...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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We are so happy and proud to be bringing Bella's Bartok back to the city of Boston on DEC 19th. Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub will be amazing!!!

TICKETS: www.ticketweb.com/event/bella-...
October 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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There is nothing like the music of the Grateful Dead.
Wolfman Jack return for a night of Primal Dead on October 18 at Shea Theater Arts Center in nearby Turners Falls, MA. "Come with me or go alone He's come to take his children home." All Ages.
tix:
www.showclix.com/event/shea-p...
October 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Mark Steinberg reviews David Byrne's Who is the Sky? tour as it passes through Providence, RI.

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#LMNR #talkingheads #providencerimusic
David Byrne "Who Is The Sky" tour | Live Music News
David Byrne brought his “Who Is The Sky” tour to Providence on Sunday October 5th, 2025. To say Mr. Byrne is pushing the envelope on live musical performanc ...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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NOV7 Donna the Buffalo Shea Turners Falls, MA. AllAges.
Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather a lifestyle for its members and audiences. They’ve opened for The Dead, Peter Rowan, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Rusted Root, and more.
Tix: showclix.com/event/shea-donna-the-buffalo
October 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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#GETTOTHESHEA on Saturday 10/11 when Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root and longtime bandmate Dirk Miller make their debut on our stage!

Tickets: www.showclix.com/event/shea-m...
October 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM