Artist Spotlight at The Cut

GA-20

Boston-based blues warriors GA-20 resurrect the raw energy of the Chicago blues. Inspired by Otis Rush, J.B. Lenoir, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson and so many others, guitarist Matt Stubbs, guitar/vocalist Cody Nilsen and drummer Josh Kiggans bring a mix of classic blues along with fresh originals to the stage at The Cut in Gloucester.
Music: Chicken Picking, Stranger Blues

Entrain

Artist Spotlight at The Cut--Entrain
The eclectic Martha's Vineyard-based six piece Entrain has been thrilling critics and fans alike since its inception. Formed and led by drummer Tom Major in 1993 while on hiatus from touring with rock legend Bo Diddley, Entrain has been blessed with a list of top tier musicians over the years. Tom takes the stage with lead singer/guitar wiz Brian Alex. Often joining them is bassist M'Talewa, saxophonist/percussionist Hilary Noble, saxophonist/accordion Klem Klemik, trombone/keys Lennie Peterson, and percussionist Eggiest Castrillo. Their collective resume includes stints with such diverse players as Bo Diddley, Carly Simon, Chuck Berry, Southside Johnny, James Mongomery, Gary Burton, and Blood, Sweat, and Tears. 
In this episode: Tom and Alex talk about what inspires them, how they write their songs, and the challenges of recording an album on a porch on Martha's Vineyard
 

Reckoners

June 14--This episode we’re talking with Johnny Trama and Tim Gearan, guitarists/songwriters for Reckoners. The Boston-based band delivers its own brand of R&B, Soul, Funk and good old rock and they performed here at The Cut tonight.

Artist Spotlight at The Cut--Teaser

Coming soon! The Cut in Gloucester has a podcast, and the first episode is coming right up. Go to TheCutLive.com to see our schedule and what we're about.