Sep 10 2010 8:00P
You And What Army?, Water Cure,
Forgo Famine, BlackWater Noise
@ Church (18+) Boston, MA

Sep 10 2010 4:00P
Vanzetti, Black Fortress of Opium,
The Crushing Low, I, Pistol
@ Precinct (21+) Somerville, MA

Sep 11 2010 4:30P
Sam Otis Hill, Mary Casiello, Rachel Borovik, The Gentlemen Outfit,
Kirsten Opstad
@ Precinct (21+) Somerville, MA

Sep 17 2010 5:00P
People With Instruments, Infrastructure, Ellis Ashbrook, Fire in the Field, Jazzomblue
@ Church (21+) Boston, MA
 

Hear Now Live! forges ahead in 2010, on a pace to book more shows than any other local promoter in New England. With over 50 shows on the slate in the first four months, Hear Now Live! is committed to putting together the best possible line-ups and shows in the greater Boston area and beyond.

After an extremely successful 2009 Hear Now Live! decided that more is better. We want to find and develop the right combination of making fans of live and local music come away with the best possible satisfaction they can get out of an event and concert.
A re-assembled staff that continues to grow will relentlessly work to develop a booking and promoting base that shapes and defines the New England music scene. Founder Mark Kaye, a 20+ year veteran in the booking, promoting and music industry, is uniquely positioned to help young bands have a chance and get noticed by pairing new talent with top tier performers to produce the highest quality live shows. As the concert industry continues to grow and the recording industry continues to decline, Hear Now Live! can give the opportunity a band needs to develop their fan base by putting them with other accomplished musicians, providing the best venues, and ensure an exciting event for music lovers.

Mark Kaye says “It’s time to make a difference and get into the notion that everyone has to help each other out. Bands have to help each other and the clubs out… The clubs have to reciprocate and the promoters have to do their job. Without that unity, it all breaks down.” Teaming up with long time promoter Lionel Brown formerly of Onslaught Entertainment, Hear Now Live! has assembled a strong staff of promoters that also includes Chris Jacques, Will Lawrie, Jaime Dillon, David Ladon, Dan Africano & Ben Bullock all of which have a successful track records in promoting and booking quality shows.

Lionel Brown has over 10 years of experience in booking and according to Mr. Kaye, “It was a no-brainer. I have gone to shows promoted by Lionel where there was a line down the street and I couldn’t even get in.” Lionel has booked over 1000 bands and has a good eye for new talent.

Says Lionel "I’ve always admired and respected Mark Kaye's work ethic and passion for the local music scene. Hear Now Live! has been known for throwing some of the biggest and best events in Boston. When Mark approached me about joining the Hear Now Live! team I didn't have to think twice. For me the most rewarding aspect is having someone that you can trust and bounce ideas off of. We are both committed to making 2010 a very successful and rewarding year for the bands, venues and fans alike!"

Hear Now Live! offers sound reinforcement by Greg Pappas and his assembled staff of Tim Matthews, Doug Merril, John Santerelli & Joshua Matte. Greg has 20 years of experience in sound staging and has become a large part of the Boston club sound over the last three years. He has several top notch sound systems in place and is hired to do sound not only in local clubs but also at festivals and private events.

Tom Bruton of Stubio B is the webmaster and has developed several band websites that have booked through Hear Now Live! He has over 200 clients and 25 years of experience in graphic design and web design.

Poster artist and graphic designer Tim Evans is in charge of assembling excellent local designers and to design posters for the scene that are noteworthy, original and part of the essence of what the Boston local music scene stands for.

Overall, it looks like 2010 will be a banner year for the up and coming Hear Now Live!, and we look forward to seeing you at the shows!
 

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