Since transferring to Northeastern University, Jacob has played with a band called "The New Originals." They haven't had a busy performance schedule but it's been fun for him to practice and play in his spare time. Recently, with guitarist Taylor Davis's imminent departure for Vancouver, BC to continue his Philosophy studies, bassist Dave Piper arranged a final concert for the band and their alter-ego "The Pretty Pennies," and surprised Taylor with a 8-song EP of the two groups songs.
Beth had a two day trial settle and had an unexpected block of time available, so we took a trip to Boston (actually Somerville, right next door) for the show. 
The site was PJ Ryan's on Holland Street in Somerville, a place that could have been a great setting for the TV sitcom "Cheers," where everybody knows your name. We arrived before any of the band and the first person I laid eyes on was fellow Calumet staff-alum Dave Benedum, who I hadn't seen in a couple years. Our meeting was totally random and an unexpected pleasure.
The site was PJ Ryan's on Holland Street in Somerville, a place that could have been a great setting for the TV sitcom "Cheers," where everybody knows your name. We arrived before any of the band and the first person I laid eyes on was fellow Calumet staff-alum Dave Benedum, who I hadn't seen in a couple years. Our meeting was totally random and an unexpected pleasure.
Piper, Taylor, the Pretty Pennies and Jacob and Nicole arrived and put on a great show in spite of the limited sound system. Piper surprised Taylor and broke out the EPs to the pleasure of a pretty good size crowd of fans.
During the New Originals set they even let the aging rocker get up for a couple tunes by The Band and "Five Days in May" by Blue Rodeo. Thanks for letting me "sit in," guys!
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