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Phil Simon

@philsimon.bsky.social

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owner Simon Says Booking (.com)
concert programmer at Shea Theater (.org) Arts Center Turners Falls MA
publisher Live Music News and Review (.com)
guitar player and front person for rice - an American Band (on bandcamp and spotify)

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Phil Simon @philsimon.bsky.social · Feb 24

Experienced booking agent(s) wanted. To my good friends who would love to do this but are not experienced, this isn't for you I'm afraid. Seeking out agents with 5 years experience who already understand routing, contract language, negotiations, and have booked hundreds if not thousands of shows.

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Phil Simon

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The Aquabats! performed at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and we have this review by JoelShoverPhotography:

livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/11/the-...

#LMNR #joelshoverphotography #aquabats #vegasconcerts

The Aquabats’ “Trick or Treat to the Beat” Lights Up Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas | Live Music News

Photography and words by @JoelShoverPhotography A warm desert breeze on October 24th 2025 pushed across the Event Lawn at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as capes, ...

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November 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM

Phil Simon

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Review posted of FRI SEP 12 Wormtown Music festival. Audio recordings of DERS, Rice: an american band Jeremiah Hazed Guess Method Bearly Dead, lespecial and Moontricks.

Enjoy!

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#LMNR #wormtownfest

Wormtown Friday 2025 | Live Music News

Camp Keewanee Greenfield MA SEP 12 2025 Friday morning bloomed sunny and bright as the first full day of the Wormtown festival was upon us. Many folks were ...

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November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM

Phil Simon

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DEC 19th Bella's Bartok at Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub in Cambridge MA.

TICKETS: www.ticketweb.com/event/bellas...

November 13, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Phil Simon

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Let's come together to remember one of our own, Mark Wetherbee.

November 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM

Phil Simon

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The Beths at The Wiltern in LA; words by Lawrence Mann, photos by A Rood Photo. plus Brett McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords and more.

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#thebeths #lamusicscene

The Beths at the Wiltern in Los Angeles | Live Music News

November 07 2025 Words by Lawrence Mann Photos by A Rood Photography Walking into the lobby, you’re greeted by a hum of excited voices, many coloured with A ...

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November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Phil Simon

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Today is day 12 of our stewardship of the legendary Victoria Bar in Greenfield MA. We are stunned by the amazing and amusing community of folks who are the regulars. Everyone is so nice! And we are incredibly grateful to Bob and Denise Grazik who were the prior owners for 34 years. Cheers!

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November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Phil Simon

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Keith Halladay sends us this review of the recent Louisville KY appearance by the legendary Herbie Hancock. livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/11/herb...

#LMNR #rockit #keyboards #jazz

Herbie Hancock Louisville KY | Live Music News

The Kentucky Center Whitney Hall by Keith Halladay Of the three towering pianists of his generation, Herbie Hancock is the one I enjoy the least. Chick Core ...

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November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Phil Simon

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Review of Pink Talking Fish at The Majestic Ventura Theater on OCT 29th by Steve Kennedy Photography: livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/11/pink...

#LMNR #stevekennedyphotography #pinktalkingfish

Pink Talking Fish Illuminate the Ventura Theater | Live Music News

While much of Southern California was focused on Game 5 of the World Series Wednesday night 10-29-25, (Dodgers Lost) the real action for local music lovers ...

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November 3, 2025 at 1:37 AM

Phil Simon

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Angel, our son Sam and I began an exciting project in Greenfield, MA. We are now the proprietors at the oldest public house in town. The Victoria Bar, est'd 1933, and the customers are among the friendliest people you'll meet. and.. IT's PATRIOTS SUNDAY!

November 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM

Phil Simon

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New Year's Eve Roots of Creation + Grateful Dub Shea Theater in nearby Turners Falls MA- Let's Do It AGAIN! Come celebrate with great reggae and your favorite Dead tunes done with an irie vibe. ALL AGES
TIX:
www.showclix.com/event/shea-g...

#GettotheShea #RootsofCreation #GratefulDub

October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Phil Simon

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Eric Burdon & War - Spill The Wine (1970)

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October 29, 2025 at 3:56 AM

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NOV7 Donna the Buffalo Shea Thtr Turners Falls, MA All Ages

Tickets:
www.showclix.com/event/shea-d...

#GettotheShea #DonnatheBuffalo

October 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM

Phil Simon

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There is nothing like the music of the Grateful Dead.
Wolfman Jack will be doing a night of Primal Dead on Oct 18 at Shea Theater in nearby Turners Falls, MA. "Come with me or go alone He's come to take his children home." All Ages.
Tix showclix.com/event/shea-presents-wolfman-jack25

October 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Phil Simon

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Parcels appeared at Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA. We have this review with photos by A Rood Photo and words by Aaron Conte.

livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/10/parc...

#parcelsband #lamusicscene #indiemusic

Parcels at Kia Forum | Live Music News

Review by Aaron Conte, Photos by Steven Rood On Tuesday, Australia's own “Parcels” tore the roof off the KIA Forum in Los Angeles but not before ...

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October 16, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Phil Simon

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We've got this review of the THU night that started the Wormtown festival this year in Greenfield SEP 11 2025.
Audio of Peter Prince+Moon Boot Lover and Terrafunk.
Check it out:
livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/10/earl...
#LMNR #wormtownfest #terrafunk #peterprince #jamband #musicfestival

Early Worm 2025 | Live Music News

Camp Keewanee Greenfield, MA Wormtown festival The weather was warm and everyone was in such a great mood for the early admission night of the Wormtown fest ...

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October 15, 2025 at 11:29 PM

Phil Simon

@philsimon.bsky.social

We've got this review of the THU night that started the Wormtown festival this year in Greenfield SEP 11 2025.
We've got audio of sets by Peter Prince and Moon Boot Lover and Terrafunk.
livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/10/earl...
#LMNR #wormtownfest #terrafunk #peterprince #jamband #musicfestival

Early Worm 2025 | Live Music News

Camp Keewanee Greenfield, MA Wormtown festival The weather was warm and everyone was in such a great mood for the early admission night of the Wormtown fest ...

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October 15, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Phil Simon

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We are so happy and proud to be bringing Bella's Bartok back to the city of Boston on DEC 19th. Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub will be amazing!!!

TICKETS: www.ticketweb.com/event/bella-...

October 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Phil Simon

@philsimon.bsky.social

There is nothing like the music of the Grateful Dead.
Wolfman Jack return for a night of Primal Dead on October 18 at Shea Theater Arts Center in nearby Turners Falls, MA. "Come with me or go alone He's come to take his children home." All Ages.
tix:
www.showclix.com/event/shea-p...

October 15, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Phil Simon

@philsimon.bsky.social

Mark Steinberg reviews David Byrne's Who is the Sky? tour as it passes through Providence, RI.

livemusicnewsandreview.com/2025/10/davi...

#LMNR #talkingheads #providencerimusic

David Byrne "Who Is The Sky" tour | Live Music News

David Byrne brought his “Who Is The Sky” tour to Providence on Sunday October 5th, 2025. To say Mr. Byrne is pushing the envelope on live musical performanc ...

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October 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM

Phil Simon

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NOV7 Donna the Buffalo Shea Turners Falls, MA. AllAges.
Donna The Buffalo is not just a band, rather a lifestyle for its members and audiences. They’ve opened for The Dead, Peter Rowan, Del McCoury, Los Lobos, Little Feat, Rusted Root, and more.
Tix: showclix.com/event/shea-donna-the-buffalo

October 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Phil Simon

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#GETTOTHESHEA on Saturday 10/11 when Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root and longtime bandmate Dirk Miller make their debut on our stage!

Tickets: www.showclix.com/event/shea-m...

October 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM

Phil Simon

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GETTING EXCITED!!
This is near, the mission's clear... TURNERS FALLS MA TONIGHT!
ALL AGES lot is open 5P doors 7 show at 8

October 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM

Phil Simon

@philsimon.bsky.social

Sample this: youtube.com/watch?v=7tw12YP08JU
Reprise are coming to central MA recreating Phish 11/28/97 Worcester Turners Falls MA THU 10/02 ALL AGES
SheakDown 5-8 P to pregame with Beau Sasser +friends playing. tix www.showclix.com/event/shea-p...
#GETTOTHESHEA #phishtribute #reprisetheband