Thursday, October 15th and yes, your eyes weren't deceiving you- it was freezing cold and snowing steadily in Farmington! But it was more than sizzling hot inside Murphy and Scarletti's where The Score scorched through their sets for a loyal group of patrons that braved the wacky weather. There was true energy that night as the band aggresively worked the crowd, as Matt took out several objects as only he can! This time the band did two long sets, pumping out a double sized second set that lasted to the very end and left them wanting more. Several old tunes were brought back, including a powerful version of The Who's The Seeker and a soulful offering of Gavin DeGraw's I Don't Want to Be. For something new, the band added a rocking version of Cheap Trick's Surrender! The crowd wasn't as big as we are used to at Farmington's landmark for Rock and Roll, but they sure knew how to rock! The Score returns to The Murph in December for their annual holiday bash- Santa already put it on his list, so be there!
Sunday 9/20 Have event? Will travel- this time the Score goes back to The Society Room, the former Joe Black's, in Downtown Hartford on historic Pratt Street! The band entertained the Drago Birthday Party against the backdrop of the sweeping staircases that looked straight out of a classic movie. The breathtaking 50 foot high painted ceilings and the unique bank vault room add to the charm. The songs ranged from some Elvis in the 50's to today with the band doing their version of Jason Mraz's I'm Yours. This was a family affair as the band ended the day with Stefan Drago joining the rockers on vocals, crooning to his parents on their birthday belting out Billy Joel's You May Be Right, and he did not disappoint! It was a good time for all! We would like to thank the Drago's and the Society Room for the opportunity to perform their party.
Sunday, 9/13/09 The Score returned to Renbrook School to be the showcase entertainment for their annual Kickoff and Ice Cream Social. Perched high up on the deck, the band jammed their signature party rock classics to a football field full of Renbrook students, staff and friends. Two new songs were added to the evergrowing list as the band performed Jason Mraz's I'm Yours and then pulled off a request for some Green Day- rocking out Static Age to the delight of the younger crowd members. As always, it was a fun event, great weather, Ice Cream, a Moonbounce and rolling down the hill during Slide! What more could anyone want on a perfect day? A very special thanks to Joe DeSisto and his cadre of Renbrook students for helping with the sound!
Thursday, 7/16 The Score invades Farmington! The Score made Thursday look like the weekend again at Murphy & Scarletti's, packing the place and providing three searing sets of unyielding energy. This gig had it all- great music, new tunes, old tunes, suprise guests and more! The band had several guests come up on stage, including Ryan Markey as he added pipes to form a formidible vocal duo with Jeremy Banks on Hard to Handle, Long Train Runnin' and the Elvis Medley. Mitch Banks joined his bro on the stage, pitching in on drums, bangin' out I Saw Her Standing There, China Grove and Jenny (867-5309). The band brought back Summer of '69 back after a four year shelving and it rocked better than ever! The boys played well past twelve and to celebrate, the band, with Matt on lead guitar, unveiled their metal side with a raging version of Judas Priest's Living After Midnight, to great applause. And to end this near perfect night of rock and roll, the Score capped off a great version of The Weight, which had each band member (even Matt- but not Tom) sing a verse, to an enthusiastic crowd that sang along. Speaking of Tom- don't forget to go to the Hartford Advocate.com and vote for him in the Best Horn Section- If he wins The Score wins, so show your support and get us on that stage! The Score returns to the Murph in October- you do not want to miss it, so be there!
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Saturday, 6/21 The Score rocked the house in their debut at historic Cheney Hall in Manchester! It was a night of partying for Doug Donaldson's 60th birthday bash as they were treated that night to not only the sweet sounds of The Score, but also the funky cajun beats of River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs! It was an awesome stage to perform on and your band from Glastonbury had the Mardi Gras themed crowd dancing throughout their two sets as they served up great tunes like Ain't Too Proud to Beg, I Saw Her Standing There and Hard to Handle. The guys also brought back some classics like Stray Cat Strut and Back in the USSR. We want to thank The Hogs for providing the sound for this amazing gig and we wish Doug a happy 60th birthday and we want to thank him for letting The Score entertain him on his big day! If you have a party, book The Score!
Saturday, 6/6 The Score opened the Suffield Relay for Life Cancer Benefit with a bang, playing over two hours of tight rock and roll! This was a great cause, as many relay teams walked, jogged and wheeled their way to raising money for cancer research. The throngs of walkers and event organizers waved and bopped to the music as they passed the band tent, while The Score served up their energetic brand of party rock. The band brought back a couple of tunes from the ever-increasing vault such as Fleetwood Mac's Don't Stop and the boys added the always fun Summertime Blues. A special thanks to all the Scoreheads (and Wallace the Dog) that came on down to support us and the Relay for Life, as well as props to all those walkers-many who brought camping gear and will go all night long. We had a blast and we want to thank the American Cancer Society and the Suffield Relay for Life for having us entertain them during this uplifting event!
Thursday, 5/28 Six months seemed like an eternity, but Murphy & Scarletti's was reminded why The Score rocks! And there was no reason to think otherwise! The energy was high, the house was packed, people were dancing and the band jammed well past midnight! The band served up some new songs for the faithful, including Jimmy Buffet's Fins- complete with the Jaws Theme and Tom adding various foghorn shots, a peppy offering of Grand Funk's Some Kind of Wonderful, as well as an energetic version for our bar friends of the Barenaked Ladies' Too Little Too Late. The first set rocked hard and we highlighted an extended second set that included Billy Baker returning to join the stage on Can't You See. The boys fufilled several song requests, welcomed a couple of tamborine players and celebrated a couple of birthdays- Happy B-Day Tony! We could have played all night, but the staff had to sweep up sometime, so we left 'em wanting more! This show was a fun time for all, but if you were one of the few who missed it, we'll forgive ya, but never fear, we are back at Farmington's landmark for rock in July!
Saturday, 3/28 Another successful fundraiser in the books as The Score provided the rockin' and rollin' at Maneely's in South Windsor for the Suffield Public Schools fundraiser and auction. It was a gala affair as big ticket items went for bigger bucks and even Attorney General Richard Bluementhal was there to say a few words. I bet Mr. B wished that he stayed around for The Score because it was a sizzling show! The dance floor quickly filled up and the party heated up as the band served up their patented groove with rocking songs from every decade. To the crowd's delight, Suffield's own Tom Donato blasted more than a few sax solos for his comrades. As always, the band left them wanting more, dropping in a couple of Grateful Dead requests, bringing back CCR's Up Around the Bend and finishing the night with a slick version of Slide. The Score really enjoyed their gig for the Suffield Public Schools and wish them well in their quest for quality education.
Saturday, 3/14 The Score put on the rocks for the Lewis Mills High School Project Graduation fundraiser. This rocking affair was at Marinelli's Supper Club in Burlington and was designed to raise money for safe senior graduation parties, a cause that hits home with the "band of teachers". Special thanks to Mark for sitting in on drums during Bad Moon Rising. There was quite a lot of rocking and dancing with this small energetic crowd, and The Score definitely delivered with a tight set of tunes!
Thursday, 3/5/09 The Score returned to the Gershon Fox Room at the G-Fox building, this time rocking out for the Greater Hartford Arts Council. The GHAC organizes corporate sponsors and supports local artists, theatre, dance and music- a cause close to our hearts! The band jammed for over 90 minutes and started the night softly as the patrons milled about, but ended with a roar, as the crowd danced the night away. There was a new song unveiled- a snappy cover of The Bearnaked Ladies' Too Little Too Late, and tonight's favorites included Mustang Sally, Ain't Too Proud to Beg and I Second That Emotion, which definitely had the parquet floor moving! A special thanks to the Greater Hartford Arts Council for inviting us to entertain them during their fundraiser kickoff. If you have a special event, look no further than The Score!
Saturday, 2/8/09 The Score opened their party calandar with a show for the law fim McCarter and English. The band rocked out at The Marquee which is located in the classy Gershon Fox Room of the G.Fox building in hopping downtown Hartford. This was a fun filled event that had the band play songs from every decade from the 50's through today to serve the wide range of tastes. There were plenty of new tunes including a tongue in cheek jam of Warren Zevon's Lawyers, Guns and Money, a rocking version of The Breakup Song, an offering of The Band's hit, The Weight which even had Matt sing a verse- a first (could it be the last time?), as well as a soulful version of Michael Buble's Home. The third set revved things up with the stalwarts and was a mix of harder rocking songs and an extended Dead set including a tune we have never played together before- Touch of Grey, and as the song goes- "we did get by". Kudos to Lawyer Lou who jammed with the band on tambourine and backups! The band enjoyed their time with McCarter and English and thank them for allowing us to entertain them during their winter party.
Thursday, 12/18/08 While Santa was packing up the sled, feeding the reindeer and convincing elves not become dentists, he was really wishing that he could be rocking with The Score at Murphy & Scarletti's in Farmington. It was a raucous event with a merry horde of naughty and nice. The band sizzled with an eclectic three sets of classic party rock that had the massive Thursday night crowd dancing and cheering, as they served up the seasonal Santa Claus is Coming to Town and new offerings of Oasis' Champagne Supernova, the Rolling Stone's Last Time and a very cool Scorified version of Boys of Summer which had a little Henley, some jump from the Ataris and a touch of The Hooters in it for good measure. A special shout out goes to Billy for giving a gritty and powerful performance with his duet with Jerome on Can't You See, which has become a sit-in favorite! The Band also checked their lists and played the Beatles Birthday twice for celebrating patrons. The band of teachers successfully participated in a "snow day" chant with state workers which of course was successful, great news since we played well past midnight, and still they wanted more. This show was one not to miss, so a piece of coal for you if you did! Maybe next year, Santa will put The Score Holiday Jam on HIS list- take note Mrs. Claus, 'cause this one is in the books!Thursday, 10/16/08 It was a long time coming, but The Score rocked the house in their return to Farmington's landmark for live music. The band was red hot right out of the gate with a scorching first set for the huge crowd. The dance floor quickly started to fill up and the "extra curricular activites" resembled a racy Dancing With the Stars routine. During the extended second set, the band handed out Hawaiian leis during the crowd pleasing Volcano. Former Tenet lead vocalist, Ryan Markey jumped in with the band on several songs including a rocking version of Hard to Handle and a stirring Can't You See, adeptly trading lines on the tunes with Jeremy Banks. This party continued well past midnight thanks to great music and the exciting and improbable Red Sox comeback, which made MOST of the band happy. The Score will be back for its annual December holiday show at the Murph, so bring your naughty and nice lists and we'll see you there!
Sunday, 9/21- For the second year in a row, Renbrook's kickoff picnic was treated to the sweet sounds of The Score. It was a rollicking family event that had everything a picnic needed- great weather, burgers and dogs, a moonbounce and a couple of hours of great music! A special thanks goes to Joe DeSisto and his cadre of Renbrook students for the great job with sound.
Saturday, 9/12- Oh what a night! Hall High School's Class of '63 was treated to a rockin' good time at their 45th reunion at Avon's Blue Fox Run. The Score recreated their set list to focus on their tunes from the 50's to early 70's but the crowd really dug their version of Black Horse and the Cherry Tree, forming a huge dance circle and bringing back those high school moments! Of course they went wild and twisted the night away during our extended Elvis jam and a groovin' version of Johnny B. Goode that featured hot solos from both Daves and a sizzling sax fill! This floor was shaking all over with some fun tunes like Summertime Blues, Saturday's Alright for Fighting and In The Midnight Hour. The band broke out a request for Wonderful Tonight to end the show with a romantic slow dance. This gig was a blast for everyone and The Score wishes Hall's class of '63 all the best and maybe we'll see them again at their 50th!
Saturday, 9/6 There was the calm before the storm, then... The Score invaded the Suffield Town Green and rocked the crowds at the annual Suffield Days Fair. The craft fair/ food festival was hanging on the threat of tropical storm Hanna, but the six guys from Glastonbury willed the showers away until deep into the set. This was a family event, so the band played a selection of songs that spanned fifty years of rock and roll; there was something for everyone! The band shined on the local Scout troop's request for ZZ Top's Sharp Dressed Man, and added a tension filled Black Horse Cherry Tree. The band jammed through the heat and humidity for almost two hours until the storm finally came to town. Thanks to Suffield for having us- we had a great time!
Thursday, 8/21 It was a great night for rock and roll in West Hartford's Blue Back Square: The weather was perfect, the crowd was large, there was the unique stage that crowns the open air plaza, and of course, The Score was in the house! The band jammed for well over two hours straight, offering their brand of classic party rock to an appreciative eclectic crowd, teeming with people of all ages. The Band added several new songs to their set list including a tight version of The Foo Fighters Learn to Fly, a rockin' offering of Grand Funk's We're An American Band and a bright cover of the Doobie Brothers' Listen to the Music. This was an event to remember and The Score looks forward to the next time they have the opportunity to play Blue Back!
Thursday, 7/17 The Score cranked it up for our favorite place in Farmington, as the gents out of Glastonbury once again made a Thursday night feel like the weekend at Murphy and Scarletti's. The three sets were tight as the band watched the crowd grow, people get merry and move to the music. There were many highlights to note from both band and crowd, including a request for some Marshall Tucker, which yeilded a soulful return of Can't You See. The Score gave a jazzy offering of Stray Cat Strut and rocked the house with Blodge doing the lead vox on Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting! The crowd was not to be outdone as we had Angelus Tamaro as a guest drummer to open set three, keeping the beat for an impromptu version of It's All Over Now. Plus we had one patron walk across the dance floor on her hands! Truly, we have pics! If you missed the Murphy show and long for the wild times they always create, come on down in October and check us out.
Saturday, 7/12 It was a great time playing at the Raisner Extravaganza in West Hartford, CT, as The Score rocked the party with a tight night of moonlight jamming. The band played two long sets of requests and favorites plus they dusted off some old tunes from the past including Hootie and the Blowfish's Only Wanna Be With You and a jamming version of the Grateful Dead's Franklin's Tower. A souful Black Horse Cherry Tree got the party moving and grooving. The food from Cafe Louisa was bangin', of course the band rocked, the ladies were dancing and everyone was raving about how this was the place to be Saturday night. Thanks Amy and David for having us as a part of your event! And if you need a band for your private party, check out The Score!
Thursday, 7/1708 The Score cranked it up for our favorite place in Farmington, as the gents out of Glastonbury once again made a Thursday night feel like the weekend at Murphy and Scarletti's. The three sets were tight as the band watched the crowd grow, people get merry and move to the music. There were many highlights to note from both band and crowd, including a request for some Marshall Tucker, which yeilded a soulful return of Can't You See. The Score gave a jazzy offering of Stray Cat Strut and rocked the house with Blodge doing the lead vox on Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting! The crowd was not to be outdone as we had Angelus Tamaro as a guest drummer to open set three, keeping the beat for an impromptu version of It's All Over Now. Plus we had one patron walk across the dance floor on her hands! Truly, we have pics! If you missed the Murphy show and long for the wild times they always create, come on down in October and check us out.
Saturday, 7/12/08 It was a great time playing at the Raisner Extravaganza in West Hartford, CT, as The Score rocked the party with a tight night of moonlight jamming. The band played two long sets of requests and favorites plus they dusted off some old tunes from the past including Hootie and the Blowfish's Only Wanna Be With You and a jamming version of the Grateful Dead's Franklin's Tower. A souful Black Horse Cherry Tree got the party moving and grooving. The food from Cafe Louisa was bangin', of course the band rocked, the ladies were dancing and everyone was raving about how this was the place to be Saturday night. Thanks Amy and David for having us as a part of your event! And if you need a band for your private party, check out The Score!
Sunday, 6/8/08 It was a long strange trip to East Hartford as The Score returned to the East Hartford French Club's Annual Booster Picnic. The band had to fight through high humidity and brutal temperatures racing near triple digits, bizarre wiring and interference issues and then a lengthy torrential lightning storm, but the lads out of Glastonbury perservered and put on a quality performance. The band mixed it up the set list to best suit the crowd as they enjoyed the delicious food, and when it wasn't hazardous, the outdoor games, volleyball, raffles, moonbounce and the mud wrestling pit. Yes, there was a mud wrestling pit, but since it was not included in our contract, The Score did not directly participate in that specific event. The band sure had a rockin' mud-free time. And of course, like most storybook endings that has to do with bands, hot dogs and beer (and mud), everyone lived happily ever after! Thanks to French Club for their hospitality!
Thursday 5/2908 It was back to business as The Score rocked the joint at Murphy & Scarletti's in Farmington. The second set was a blistering affair with a powerful version of Pinball Wizard to open. The second stanza didn't let up as the dance floor filled up quickly and a beach ball was tossed around marking the opening of the summer season. The third set evoked the same energy, as the band smoothed their way through Moondance and then kicked it up three notches with some ZZ Top. As usual, when it was time to pack up, the energetic crowd called for more, and the band delivered a raucous I Want You to Want Me and threw in some Monkees for good measure, as the band bopped with the crowd on the floor. The band added several new tunes to the set list, working in the Daughtry hit Home, a peppy revisit of Tom Petty's Don't Do Me Like That and a version of Slide by the Goo Goo Dolls. We return to the Murph in July, so we will see you there!
Saturday 4/19/08... The Score rocks the first of two this year for the East Hartford French Club. Playing at the Glastonbury Irish American Home of all places, the band returned to play for the club on the strength of last year's successful picnic performance and once again the rockers out of Glastonbury did not disappoint, by alternately rocking out and slowing it down by adding songs like Amie, Dock of the Bay and Life by the Drop. This was the first gig without a core member of the band in eons as Evan Bellman subbed in for Dave Gager. Bellman added some different flavors to the show, highlighted by slick off the cuff performances of Van Morrison's Moondance, Friends in Low Places, Desperado and a by request ZZ Top three song excursion at the end of the night. Bellman shined on bass during Moondance, and played a nifty guitar and hot vocals on LaGrange, with Jerome belting it out on Tush and Sharp Dressed Man. Walter Jennings even got in a short drum solo! The band adeptly brought back Wonderful Tonight after many years to satisfy requests, and featured Matt on Mandolin during Kenny Chesney's What I Need to Do and CSNY's Southern Cross. The Score will play again for the French Club, this time in East Hartford for their June Booster Picnic, so come on down and enjoy the band, the family fun and great food!
Thursday, 4/10/08...Always a favorite place to see your band, The Score had the patrons at the Farmington landmark for rock rolling. The first set at Murphy & Scarletti's was hot from start to finish, lighting it up with some of our best, including a tight version of All Right Now and a frenetic Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting with Dave Blodgett on lead vocals. Matt literally ripped the cord out of his amp jumping around during She Sells Sanctuary. During the second and third sets, The Score faithful were treated to guest guitarist extrodinaire Evan Bellman of The Blackburns and he wowed them with a well balanced attack of finesse and power. Bellman jams with Walter in The Blackburns - check them out! The second set was a twenty song super-sized marathon that included searing extended jams during the crowd requested Mary Jane's Last Dance which featured Blodgett's guitar handiwork, while Bellman showed his chops on a smoking set ender during Johnny B. Goode. This crowd wasn't our biggest, but there were a lot of new faces, and they had staying power until well after midnight. The final set was highlighted with our new fans calling for some modern rock which we of course obliged, serving up a monster version of Fuel's Shimmer. The Score is back at the 'Murph in May, so don't miss it!
Friday, 3/21/08... If there wasn't your favorite rock band cranking it up to a huge and enthusiastic crowd, you could easily believe that Cary Grant or Kate Hepburn would be gracefully decending from the amazing staircase in some old movie. The Score's debut at Joe Black's in historic downtown Hartford can only be described as the perfect melding of the classy decor, dancing and great music. If you haven't been to Joe Black's, you are missing out on the breathtaking architecture, the quaint side rooms, their balcony and what appeared to be 50 foot high painted ceilings, which made it seem like we were playing in the Bushnell. The natural reverb in this venerable venue gave the show a distinct arena quality. The extended second set was relentless and packed the dance floor. Jeremy and Blodge made full use of the place, even performing I'm a Believer from the balcony during our encore! The band served up some new tunes as well for this mega event, including a searing set stopper Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting and a fun version of The Ramone's I Wanna Be Sedated. The band also broke into the vault to steal some old favorites (Joe Black's was a bank in it's former life) including Southern Cross and U2's One. Obviously, The Score looks forward to returning to Joe Black's, so look out for future dates!
Thursday, 2/14/08...Lovers of all ages were out to see The Score on Valentine's Day in Farmington to Steal Some Kisses from their favorite band. Some ate the Hershey's kisses, some were more creative, but everyone agreed, it was another tight, rockin' show at The Murph. The crowd danced well past midnight, with their sweethearts. Love songs such as Sharp Dressed Man, Johnny B. Goode and 867-5309 set the mood for romance. Before the night ended, each band member was presented a Valentine's gift from our faithful fans, with an extra-special thanks to Shana. Thanks Girls! You can see us back at Murphy's to celebrate some more on April 10th. Don't miss it!
Friday, 2/8 First gig of 2008, The Score flew into Windsor Locks for a return engagement at The Blackboard Cafe. Ok, we really drove in, but there were no shortage of planes in the area and the crowd enthusiasm was sky high. The groove was thumping and the crowd was bumping all night long, particularly in the third set, which was highlighted by several stunning ladies and a down and dirty version of ZZ Top's Sharp Dressed Man. The band also added other new tunes to their rep, including SRV's Crossfire and Surrender by Cheap Trick. The rockers from Glastonbury also expertly pulled off some old favorites including Elevation, Shimmer and by request, Green Day's She. It was a rockin' good time and The Score looks forward to returning to The Blackboard, stay tuned!
Saturday, 12/29/07 Nothing like closing out a great year on a high note! The Score jammed another searing show for the throng of patrons at Sweet Jane's in Hartford. It was great to see both familiar and new faces in the crowd! The first two sets were blistering, carrying over their Murphy's magic from a week before, and the last set was almost a request-fest, for the late night partygoers! The Motown selections had the dancers moving, and the place went crazy during Hey Jealousy and Play That Funky Music. To the delight of longtime fans, Matt returned to his jumping ways, full force during The Middle, as bandmates scurried for cover. And what was with the Tiara? You had to be there! The Score looks forward to the next time they grace the historic Pratt Street establishment, dates to be determined, so keep your eyes and ears open!
Thursday, 12/20/07 Ho Ho Ho- hope you didn't miss the 4th annual Chrismas show... Like the big guy in the red suit, this only happens once a year, and again The Score brought the chimney down at Murphy & Scarletti's in Farmington! The band spread the good cheer by banging out three scorching sets in front of a loud and proud group of naughty and nice. The crowd was treated to two Christmas classics: First, a spirited version of Bruce Springsteen's Santa Claus is Coming to Town, now spicier with some Donato sax appeal, and a peppy cover of Chuck Berry's Run Run Rudolph. Plus, the band added Elvis to the mix, breaking out a medley of Jailhouse Rock and Hound Dog. The guitars were hot with the Daves, and Matt had more than the chestnuts roasting on his fiery guitar mini-set. Walter was rock solid behind the kit (even after we left him alone on stage during I Want You to Want Me) and Jeremy belted it out all night, working the crowd into a bumping and grinding frenzy. The gig went deep into the night and we had to leave 'em wanting more. So, if you were one of the few not there, you can't get this one back, but never worry- The Score returns to the Murph for another holiday show- Cupid, bring your sweetheart(s)- the arrows are flying again on Valentine's Day, 2/14/08!
