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8/28/2010 it was a bright and sunny day in beautiful Colchester Connecticut, a perfect setting for some "finish line" rock n' roll. The Score had the distinct pleasure to pitch in and perform at the Priam Vineyard and Winery to support Cardio Express' fundraiser and bike race to end Multiple Sclerosis. Under a large tent, the band jammed out to over 300 riders, vendors and their families, churning out a bevy of great tunes to salute those who rode for up to 75 miles! Evan Bellman again joined the band to seemlessly stand in for Dave Gager, and he did not disappoint leading us on a solid debut of NRBQ's Riding In My Car and Stevie Ray Vaughn's Pride and Joy. The band received a request for Deep Purple's Smoke on the Water, and even if we never did play it before, pulled off a smokin' version of the hard rock classic. The guys from Glastonbury rocked hard, but the kudos have to go to the riders that day who exempifed perserverance to stand up against this debilitating disease. The Score would like to thank Branford Hall's Massage Therapists for the rub downs and the MS Society of Connecticut for feeding us that wonderful lunch and the Priam Vineyard for the wine tasting. A special shout-out to the ladies at the prize booth- Thanks! We had a great time playing for this important cause!
7/22/2010 Some things change and some don't as The Score returned to Murphy & Scarletti's for another Thursday night of rockin' tunes- that of course remained the same at Farmington's landmark for rock. This time it was the Murph that changed as the band walked into a slightly different club- a much more open room in the midst of a new look. The Score played an energetic series of sets to entertain the crowd, opening the night withSpringsteen's The Rising, brought back Steal My Kisses and capped off set one with a request for She Sells Sanctuary. The band also welcomed Kent Blodgett as a guest guitarist to close out set two as he joined brother Dave and sparked a hot jam that included extended versions and powerful solos on Scarlet Begonias, Long Train Running and Brick House. He also displayed his fluid soloing chops as the group brought back Mary Jane's Last Dance. The Score eagerly awaits their return to Murphy's in October, where the stage will be, we aren't sure, but we do know that you should be there to find out! 7/10/2010 What is Wallacepalooza? Well, it's a large gathering of friends with loads of great food, lots of libations, awesome music and it stars of course Wallace the dog! It takes a great dog to put on a great party and this was a great party that dicey weather could not hope to put a damper on. The Score returned to the Bloomfield event for the second time, now as part of a powerful triple bill that included co-host Kevin Sheehan's brother Tim's band the Traveling Danburys and was headlined by rock star Pat Dinizio, frontman of The Smithereens! The Danburys opened the festivites with the duo entertaining everyone with a solid acoustic set of rock standards. Then The Score kicked the party into another gear with a high octane performance of rocking tunes. The band brought back a few songs including Margaritaville, a dedication for one of our hosts, Cate Kulak- She Sells Sanctuary and a powerhouse version of Learn to Fly. Jerome was working the crowd with vigor and Matt and Walter laid down a throbbing groove for Superstition while Dave and Tom traded off on hot solos. The band of five (Dave G. was out of town) jammed hard including a jumping offering of The Middle before triumphantly exiting the stage area. Then things got interesting. Dave B. had to leave and Pat DiNizio was running a bit late. So enter "The Traveling Scoreberrys" and in a game of "pickup musicians" united the remnants of both bands for a really cool acoustic guitar driven jam that included hot versions of Honky Tonk Woman, We're An American Band and an almost punky fast version of Brown Eyed Girl. The gang ended their evening with probably the only time Judas Priest's Living After Midnight was ever played live without an electric guitar- and it still rocked! Finally, Pat Dinizio arrived to entertain the crowd delivering an amazing acoustic session with rich backstories on all those famous Smithereens hits including Behind the Wall of Sleep, Only a Memory and Blood and Roses. Pat was a great guy, joking with the audience before, during and after his two set performance. It was a truly unique experience that's unforgettable. The Score would like to thank Kevin, Cate and of course Wallace for including us again at their bash! 7/8/2010 Blue Skies, green grass, add some great music- Priceless! And priceless it was as The Score put on a smashing debut on the East Hartford Town Green in front of a large crowd of onlookers as part of the town's free concert series. It was a bit of a homecoming as both Walter and Jeremy teach at EHMS, and Matt used to teach there, too. The local connection meant that there were many familiar faces in the crowd at this show as family, colleagues and friends dropped a blanket and mixed with the crowd. The band jammed their hearts out on the gazebo, while people enjoyed two sizzling sets of classic party rock from every decade. This outdoor show had it all: There were requests- another call for Franklin's Tower, we had two kids as guest tamborine players- they whipped up the crowd while keeping the beat and there was no shortage of dancers! The picnickers really connected to newer material showing support for I'm Yours and Her Diamonds, as well as classics like Jailhouse Rock and Your Mama Don't Dance. The band also did smoking jams on Superstition and Play That Funky Music to the delight of the crowd. Longtime friend, Ryan Markey helped out with sound and jumped in on vocals and rocked Hard to Handle and Long Train Running. This was a lot of fun and The Score thanks the East Hartford Parks and Rec and their sponsors for the opportunity to play the East Hartford Town Green. 6/28/2010 It's "town green" season and The Score opened the Summer Concert Series with a stop in Ellington, CT. It was a hot, sweltering day at Arbor Park, and storms threatened, a sprinkle happened, but that did not stop the boys from Glastonbury, nor their faithful fans from pitching a blanket to hear some good party music. Ellington resident Jeremy Banks led the band through two hours of non-stop rock for the hometown crowd as they cranked out a wide variety of tunes. The crowd cheered for Jumping Jack Flash and the kids were dancing for I'm a Believer, plus the Motown offerings were a hit. The Score brought back a couple of songs for the occasion, including a flowing rendition of the Grateful Dead's Franklin's Tower that just sounded like summer. Reaching back, the band offered a tight version of Gimme Three Steps and also jammed out a nasty version of Sharp Dressed Man. These outdoor events are always a great time because they are family fun events. So check us out on the East Hartford Green later this summer- bring a blanket, some snacks and a frisbee and soak up some sun with The Score! 6/10/2010 It was The Score and Murphy & Scarletti's. Put them together and you get a scorching serving of classic party rock! The band was in top form as they jammed out on three powerful sets before a large energetic crowd at Farmington's landmark for rock. The joint was rocking and by the middle of a frenzied second set, there was a dance floor full of revelers with dancing, bumping and grinding- we even had some hot breakdancing performed! The boys from Glastonbury were pulling out the stops to make a Thursday feel like the weekend- Jeremy worked the crowd, Matt jumped like a manaic , Blodgett had more than a few hot solos and the band was out on the floor often to entertain the masses. Spirited offerings of Rock This Town and Jailhouse Rock really made their motor run, and the shoes were kicked off for Play that Funky Music and I Want You to Want Me. The Score brought back a few favs including their powerful version of The Cult's She Sells Sanctuary as well as the classic tune Summertime Blues. The band played well past midnight, capping the night with some requests- Bon Jovi's Who Says You Can't Go Home and Matt ripped a fiery solo on Judas Priest's Living After Midnight. This was a hot show- hope you were there! The Score is slated to return to the Murph in July, don't miss it! 6/6/2010 The Score invaded UCONN to provide the entertainment for the Zeta Theta 50th year reunion. The party was at Alumni Hall with a solid group of 100 frat brothers and their significant others that spanned many years. The band jammed a quick jolt of energy in just under an hour of music, offering a rocking set of party music. The Score debuted the Loggins & Messina classic Your Mama Don't Dance and had them moving during songs like Honky Tonk Woman and Superstition. The boys from Glastonbury even snuck in some Zydeco! Alumnai Hall is a pretty cool place with loads of history- it has the UCONN Sports Hall of Fame. The Score would like to thank Doug Donaldson and the rest of the Zeta Thetas for including us in their event.  Thanks for visiting and don't forget to bookmark this page! Please report problems or send gushing praise about the site to webmaster@theScoreRocks.com
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