After Dark with Beth LaMontagne

January 24, 2006

Stuff to do

Lately, I've been a little obsessed with the "ripped from the headlines"-type topics. There are just so many great night life related stories out there right now. But when you work at a paper, it's easy to get caught up on the political jibba-jabba of the day. My resolution this week is to get back on track regarding the goings-on around town. Here is a brief list of what I found:

A History of ViolencePortsmouth Music Hall
Jan. 27 at 7 p.m.
Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
Jan. 30 at 7 p.m.
Jan. 31 at 7 p.m.
Feb. 1 at 7 p.m.

When I first caught the trailer for this movie, I thought, that could either be really dumb or totally awesome. Then it received a number of good reviews, (Roger Ebert called it an "inspired audience thriller"), a few big-name nominations, and I thought perhaps my latter prediction was true.

I am particularly interested in seeing Viggo Mortensen in a role that doesn't require him to speak like a piss-poor Shakespearean actor. Plus Ed Harris's character looks completely horrifying in the previews.

January is the perfect time to go to the movies, but unfortunately, studios often release their schwag right now in fear of being forgotten by Oscar time. Well, the Music Hall hasn't forgotten that it's cold and crappy out. While I took a pass on Capote (haven't finished In Cold Blood yet), I'd got to History of Violence.

Tiger Saw
Saturday Jan. 28
Blue Mermaid
for more info call 427-BLUE

Tiger Saw is a Newburyport band that tours nationally and has developed a pretty strong local following. Their music is of the slow, quiet, depressing ilk, but has a melancholy/hopeful twinge. For a venue like the Blue Mermaid, Tiger Saw is perfect. Plus the Mermaid has a great beer selection, a new wine list and recently hired one of the town's best bartenders, Aaron Buell.

Stagecoach Dick, alternative country
Saturday, Jan. 28
Press Room
9 p.m., $5

About once a year, this local rock mainstay ventures into the world of country music -- and by country music, I mean Merle Haggard, not Shania Twain. I've been told there's usually a large turnout for these shows, so arrive early. Rumor has it some special guests will be on hand to assist with the the show. These town gossips have also said the guys in Shuttlecock like to dress in costume on occasion, so expect some finely embroidered apparel.

Posted by blamontagne at January 24, 2006 04:38 PM

Comments

"Rumor has it some special guests will be on hand to assist with the the show"

I'm guessing 5'6",short blond hair,and bartends in a secret location on Ceres Street. Suspect has also been known to play instrumental metal with NO shirt on.

Posted by: yourzombiejesus at January 25, 2006 11:34 AM

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