May 20, 2012

Studio 99 Jam Session regular Scott C. turned 50 in August, celebrating at the Studio with friends and family. What a night!

We had these printed up when we first moved to 115 Main Street/Mechanic Street (September 2009). Yes, that really was our first logo. Whoa!

Jazz guitar legend John Abercrombie in concert, July 20, 2012

Amy Petty, Jen Kearney and Danielle Miraglia, three New England-based singer/songwriters, kicked off their 2012 at Studio 99 to a near-capacity house.

All photos courtesy of Kathy Roux

All photos in this album courtesy of Jon Orr.

Amy Conley's Acoustic Jam had a record crowd in November: 18!

Tristan and Shea played a great concert for our Nashua Stroll audience on November 26. All photos in this gallery courtesy of Heidi Way.

All photos in this album courtesy of Walt Leach

November 19, 2011's open mic. All photos in this gallery courtesy of Ceaser Photography, Nashua, NH http://ceaserphotography.com

All photos courtesy of Walt Leach.

This was our second YMO at our new 17 Factory Street location. All photos courtesy of Walt Leach.

Our former home at Mechanic Street, post-move and post-cleanup

Bill Derby and Adam Bergeron, with special guest Oen Kennedy and opener Colt Landon Baker, put on a great evening of music at our new Factory Street location on Saturday, September 17, 2011.

All pictures courtesy of Jonathan Orr https://picasaweb.google.com/jonathan41

More pics from our spring open mic, hosted by Gary St. Laurent and Bob Pope

More piano karaoke! Our new-to-us grand piano had been delivered that day but not yet tuned, so we used a digital piano this time around.

Our original open mic, the Studio 99 Open Mic, has spun off our College/20s Open Mic and our Young Musicians' Open Mic (for high school students). Our featured artist on 3/10/11 was singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire Bill Derby. All photos in this gallery courtesy of Walt Leach, except as indicated.

Piano Karaoke, February 3, 2011 All photos in this gallery courtesy of Robin Ann Peters

Our downtown Nashua neighbors at North Main Music returned for their winter recitals on December 11. Please friend them on Facebook to see some wonderful videos from the recitals!

All pictures in this gallery courtesy of Emily Grey

Nashua portrait photographer Sid Ceaser did a session with local singer/songwriter Matt Jackson at Studio 99 during late November 2010. Sid and Matt made good use of our big chalkboard, left over from our building's original occupants from the 20s, 30s, and 40s --- the Nashua Business College.

Our Open Mics for high school students got a foothold over the summer and the momentum has been building from there.

All photos in this gallery courtesy of Brian Woodbury

All photos in this gallery courtesy of Kym Scott Photography, Nashua, NH http://kymscottphotography.com

All photos in this gallery courtesy of Kym Scott Photography, Nashua, NH www.kymscottphotography.com

Open Mic with featured artist Trevor Jude Smith

Jelly is a casual co-working event. Jelly in Nashua happens at Studio 99 every Friday! #nashuajelly

Blues Jam host Garrett Partridge led a wonderfully diverse instrumentation for a great set of music on a VERY hot night. It had been 97 degrees F in Nashua that afternoon! All photos in this gallery courtesy of Candace Partridge.

The Bradford Bog People brought their old-time sound to Nashua on May 1 for a very appreciative audience. All photos in this gallery courtesy of Walt Leach.

Les Paul's longtime friend and West Coast guitar tech, Robb Lawrence, brought his new book "The Les Paul Legacy, Vol. 2" to Studio 99 for a reading, book signing, and a guitar jam. The event was coordinated and hosted by Studio 99 Associate Director, guitarist Mike Loce. All photos in this gallery courtesy of Walt Leach.

Amy Petty returned to Studio 99 with fellow songwriters Kim Davidson and Rebecca Katz for a wonderful evening of music ... all pictures in this gallery courtesy of Reinhold Leiss

Cambridge-based blues/roots artist and songwriter Brendan Hogan returned to our stage for a great set of originals and covers. All photos in this gallery courtesy of Walt Leach.

This was the Honey Dewdrops' second Studio 99 appearance. We were so pleased to host this Virginia-based husband-and-wife duo once again! All photos in this gallery courtesy of Walt Leach.

Vermont's Bread and Bones brought their traditional/roots/folk sound to the Studio, with Boston-based folk/acoustic rock trio Pesky J. Nixon opening. All photos in this gallery courtesy of Walt Leach.

Acoustic for Autism organized a wonderful show benefiting NH Autism organizations. Featured performers were Cormac McCarthy and Mike Morris. What a fun night, for a great cause! All photos in this gallery courtesy of Walt Leach.

On their way to South by Southwest, this young Boston-based band played a great set for us on a warm late-winter night. A fun night! All photos in this gallery courtesy of Walt Leach.

Kate Taylor performed with her long-time collaborator, guitarist and vocalist Bill Derby. Bill is a great friend of the Studio. Opening were The DoubleNecks, consisting of Jim Gaudette and Mike Loce, Associate Director of Studio 99. All photos in this gallery courtesy of Randy Hill.

Matching Orange returned to Studio 99 for two lovely sets of their trademark Cape Breton / Celtic sound.

This was our second night of Piano Karaoke. We'll be making this a regular item on the schedule. 50% of all proceeds go to VH1's SAVE THE MUSIC charity. All photos in this gallery courtesy of E. Christopher Clark.

Tori is a Nashville-based singer songwriter who's a dynamic performer and vocalist. Although the pictures make her look like she's on fire, it's actually just the reflection of the lights at the back of the house in the antique glass windows at the back of the stage!

UFB gave us two great sets of blues, funk, and roots music. This Milford, NH trio of high school students are already seasoned performers. A great night!

NYC's As/Is Ensemble, featuring pianist/keyboardist Michael Bellar, put on a great evening of cutting-edge contemporary jazz for the Studio 99 audience.

PianoFrets is a professional instrumental piano/guitar duo consisting of keyboardist Matt Zimmern and guitarist/Associate Director of Studio 99 Mike Loce. They performed Halloween night, presenting a unique show featuring a theremin, in which some members of the audience contributed to the soundscape.

Boston folk/rock band Pesky J. Nixon brought its great vocal harmonies to the Studio on October 30th for a wonderful evening of originals --- and a few distinctive covers!

Kate Taylor and her guitarist Bill Derby (a frequent visitor to and performer at the Studio) were kind enough to drop in for our Acoustic Jam (hosted by Amy Conley) on November 11! Thanks, all! All pictures in this album courtesy of Jeannie McEwan, unless otherwise indicated.

The Two Man Gentlemen Band performed for us during the summer, just before they began a stint opening for Bob Dylan in baseball stadiums! These two were unbelievably hilarious, and great musicians to boot. Neo-Vaudeville is alive and well... We apologize for not posting these sooner...we misplaced 'em for a bit.

Classical guitarist and composer Jose Lezcano returned to Studio 99 with Croatian flutist Ivana Zahirovic in advance of their performance at the National Flute Association's convention in New York City this summer. It was a treat!

Massachusetts-based flutist and music educator Rebecca Jeffries gave a masterclass for teens and adults today.

The Honey Dewdrops, the 2008 winners of Prairie Home Companion's "People in Their 20s" Talent Contest, held the Studio 99 audience in the palms of their hands for a moving set. This was their first appearance in New Hampshire.

Amy Conley's Acoustic Jam had a record turnout tonight...nearly 10 participants and half a dozen or more audience members. We had a blast!

The Scottish folk band North Sea Gas made Studio 99 their final stop on their 2009 North American tour. A musical treat, with an unexpected bonus: these guys were COMPLETELY hilarious, too!

Bluesy/folk legend Brooks Williams performed a great evening's worth of tunes for us.

Dallas-based singer-songwriter stopped in during his Northeast tour. A wonderful performer!

The Geyer/Feld Duo returned to our stage at our new 115 Main Street location for a special series of ArtWalk performances. First three photos in this gallery courtesy of Robbyn Tongue: www.robbyntongue.com

Long Time Courting at our interim location during our move...the Nashua Unitarian Church.

Jazz @ 99, featuring the Bryan Thomas Trio

The new digs at 115 Main Street (Mechanic Street entrance, round the back)

Liz Sanders, of the wonderful bands Annalivia and Longtime Courting, was joined by her British colleague Hannah Sanders for a wonderful set as our Featured Artists this month.

Ben Geyer (piano) and Matthew Bryan Feld (voice) once again graced our stage for a wonderful opening set, preceding our headliner Tom Howie. All pictures in this gallery courtesy of Alex Gifford.

Tom Howie is a singer/songwriter on a songwriting scholarship at Berklee College of Music. He put on a wonderful show for a very enthusiastic Studio 99 audience.

A small but enthusiastic crowd braved hot, humid weather for a great evening with Angela. Her single, "Blacktop Road", was the most-added on the Americana charts during the week she appeared with us! All pictures in this gallery courtesy of local music fan and wonderful photographer, JeffS. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffs_nh/

In addition to great performances by vocalists Jeremy Gillam and Robert Reid, featured artist Jonah Tolchin, age 17 (and his special guest, vocalist Caitlin Gillam) played a wonderful set for us.

Boston-based traditional contradance band Matching Orange played two wonderful sets for us tonight. These guys have talent to burn. We look forward to having them back very soon!

Loft at the Grange, Brookline Country Store, Brookline, NH. All photos courtesy of Maureen Brusa Zappellini

Ben Geyer and Matthew Bryan Feld brought some top-drawer duo jazz (piano/voice) our way on July 3, 2009. It was a privilege to host them! http://bengeyer.com http://www.myspace.com/matthewbryanfeld

Studio 99, in conjunction with its arts neighbors on the 4th floor of the Picker Building (Sara Prindiville photography, Sid Ceaser photography, and Warmstone Studio), hosted an art sale on June 19 through June 21, 2009. All art pieces were donated by local artists; proceeds benefited the Nashua chapter of Habitat for Humanity. All pictures in this gallery courtesy of Ceaser Photography, Nashua, NH http://ceaserphotography.com

NH's own Average Joes, a barbershop quartet, were our featured artists this month. A delightful change of pace!

The legendary bluesman and roots musician, a crony of Bob Dylan's from Minnesota during the early 60s, played two energetic sets for us.

NH's own "gypsy" jazz trio brought their hot acoustic sound to the Studio on May 23, 2009. They'll be back!

After the wonderful solo show Ian performed for Studio 99's audience, he went down the hall to our neighbors at Sid Ceaser Photography. Sid Ceaser and his partner Sara Prindiville took a wonderful series of photos of Ian and his acoustic double-neck guitar, wrapping up the session around midnight.

Brooklyn's own folk/bluegrass/country blues/jugband/Americana impossible-to-pigeonhole travelling band, the Wiyos, gave a rousing performance at the Studio to a crowd ranging from late teens through early 90s. Not a toe in the house was idle...

Cambridge-based busker Steven Bacon delivered a moving set of originals after an extremely strong line of storms moved through. Great performances from many others, as well. What a night!

Surprise 2008 Bonnaroo Festival favorites Stephaniesid performed a great set for us. We were happy to host them!

Cambridge-based Miss Tess wowed Studio 99's audience with two sets of "modern vintage" sound on Friday 4/17. What a night --- thanks to all! All pictures by Ceaser Photography, Nashua, NH, except as indicated. See the rest of the pictures from this session at Sid Ceaser's Flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ceaserfineartphotography/3461150612/in/set-72157617105276298/

Bob Pope did a masterful job at assembling and leading a group of new and veteran Bluegrass musicians through a great evening of heartfelt music. Thanks, Bob! We're so glad to have you with us!

Featured Artist Teresa Storch charmed us with a wonderful set of contemporary folk! All photos courtesy of Sid Ceaser. www.ceaserphotography.com

Dr. Jose Lezcano, of the Keene State College music faculty, gave a solo guitar recital at Studio 99 on March 28. It was wonderful to welcome his expansive sound to the Studio!

This was our third Open Mic -- the first one from our new schedule (Second Saturdays at 8). A great collection of performers and a wonderfully attentive, receptive audience --- but not enough people! Free admission, folks...please spread the word.

These pictures are from our jazz and blues improv jams we had at the Studio, over our first months of operation (Summer and Fall of 2008). Later on, we decided to make Jazz and Blues Jams separate events on our monthly schedule.

"You'd think that people would have had enough of silly love songs. Bring your bitter breakup poems, love-gone-wrong songs and broken-hearted monologues for a celebration of bad love poetry and prose."

This was our second Open Mic. What a blast!

Our Grand Opening Party hosted about 60 guests (from the Nashua arts community to old friends from all over New Hampshire and Massachusetts). Maurice Cahen (guitar) and Ricardo Frota (violin) provided a wonderful evening of Brazilian music via their duo, Brazilian Serenade.

Interior pictures...

before moving in...