So it has gone from winter back to summer, fall and winter again, ahhh New England weather.  Last few weeks were kind of crazy and I found myself at a show almost every night, highlights include the DigBoston DigThis Awards release at the Sinclair featuring Moe Pope and Quills, and STLGLD his side project with the Arcitype, one of Boston’s hottest producers. Great times and vibes.  Nightmares on Wax surprised me at the Dise with a full band, dopeness, and John Robinson and Mr. Fritz held it down at Mindspray at the Middle East upstairs.

Midweek I checked out the up and coming electronic label HNDMD as it reached into its bag of favorites and began curating a monthly night at the well loved Central Square dance mecca Middlesex lounge. Founders Nick Garcia and Brad Vautour (aka Twistyknobs) both threw down at the event, bringing a fresh and playful perspective to the electronic scene in Boston. I’m definitely looking forward to the next event on Dec.18! This past weekend I headed south to Miami to work The Rockers Movement Miami Reggae Festival.  It featured reggae acts from all over the world, Gondwana (Chile), Natiruts (Brazil), Midnite (Virgin Islands), Black Slate (UK), Tiken Jah Fakoly (Ivory Coast), and others. While Stephen Marley (Jamaica) was the only Marley on the bill, he brought along his entire Miami massive of about 60 family members and performed with Damian, Julian and Ky-Mani! It was definitely a treat, and thousands of pounds of food donations were collected just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, one love!

A few sparks to get you through the holiday weekend.

Saturday 11.30.13                                                                                                                         Jen Kearney & the Lost Onion | Church | Boston                                                                  $12 dos | 9pm | 21+

Jen Kearney’s music is definitely not genre specific. She can do it all! She effortlessly floats between funk, soul, r&b and wherever else the music takes her.  Backed by one of the tightest backing bands out there, her songwriting makes her stand out, a female Donny Hathaway riding a Prince groove. Catch her tonight at Church in the Fenway, where she will soothe souls and get you swinging.

Sunday 12.1.13                                                                                                                             Bill Cosby | Wilbur Theatre | Boston                                                                                    5pm & 8pm | $45-80 

Everyone’s favorite dad cruises through Beantown to drop some pearls of wisdom and deliver some good ole fashion storytelling and jokes (minus the profanity). Though occasionally criticized for his socio-political opinions, his stand up nights are all about comedy and life. Though his Boston shows are currently sold out, if you are fortunate enough to find a ticket on StubHub, scalper or Craigslist, let us know how it goes down. For those not able to make it, on Sunday TVland will be airing an all day The Cosby Show Marathon followed by a screening of Cosby’s first TV special in 30 years, Far From Finished. Get that popcorn ready!

My musical family has tragically lost a few of it’s loving souls in the last week. What was echoed time and time again, was their love of music, and their appreciation for the community and camaraderie. We are one big family, and we support one another. To those who are grieving my heart and love is with you, and music will be there to help get us through.

I will leave you with the Soulection mix by Jo Def that I have been rocking all week, really loving the Sade sample on the track Swim!

Blessings,                                                                                                                             Electricbella XoXo