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Gigs and Stuff was created with Payson Road's theme in mind--encouraging and promoting creativity.

If you know of an undiscovered talent or an organization or someone doing cool and interesting things in the world of arts&entertainment... give it up! Email gigs (@ paysonroad.com) and we'll post the link and info on Gigs and Stuff.

Keep it coming. Art heals

The Comedy Scene

Mike the Deadbeat

Veteran comedian, Mike, is having problems paying his debt. So what does he do? He turns conversations with his creditors into a comedy album. In the tradition of the jerky boys, Mike the Deadbeat, will knock you off your seat laughing at the absurdities people say over the phone - mainly Mike. You will not believe some of the things he dares to say and more so, the responses he receives. What makes it all the funnier is that it's real.

You can check out samples from the CD online at the website, mikethedeadbeat.com, it makes for a terrific holiday gift! You'll laugh your ass off. So check it out.

Bruce Fine

What do the People’s Choice Award winner for best sitcom and the Daytime Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Talk Show have in common?

The answer: Bruce Fine.

After a three year stint writing and guest starring on ABC’s “My Wife and Kids”, the writer/comedian (“Funny Money”, “Comedy Central”) joined “The Wayne Brady Show” as a Comedy Producer, and is nominated for a 2004 Emmy Award. He is currently developing a new animated comedy series entitled "Strays" for the SPIKE! network. The Massachusetts native can also be seen starring in a national commercial for DirectTV. Bruce's first Stand-up CD, "Actual Size", recorded live from the Las Vegas Strip, has just been released. read more&upcoming live dates

Born and raised in suburban Boston, Bruce is a Diehard Red Sox Fan. Check out his website inspired by his hit song, "From Cursed to First"

Read Sarah Mason's interview with Bruce Fine on Gigs Special Features

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The Music Scene

Gigs is featuring young, up and coming musicians and bands that we feel are ones to watch for. If you have a musician or band in mind that you would like us to feature, please email gigs (@paysonroad.com)

Sarah Jane Cion

Sarah Jane Cion is an exciting player on the New York jazz scene. In addition to her many awards, she's the winner of the 1999 Great American Jazz Piano competition. Sarah Jane's music is a wonderful feast of moods and magic. I've known Sarah for many years and watched her career develop from its early stages to its full blown state of sophistication, talent, and triumph. You can sample Sarah's music, buy her CD and get information on gigs on her site, www.sarahjanecion.com.

Joe Deveau Band

Joe Deveau and his band are "funky-piano-driven-pop musicians". You may catch them around the Boston area as they frequently gig at clubs like The Kendall Cafe, Harper's Ferry, O' Brien's Pub, to name a few. I had the pleasure of hearing Joe play when he was just in high school. He's unbelievably talented. If you live in or happen to be in the Boston area, don't miss the Joe Deveau Band. You can listen to samples from his CD, buy his CD and get info on gigs on his website, www.joedeveau.com.

Mark Latham

Singer/songwriter/gunslinger Mark Latham’s airy, raspy, two tone vocal crossed with his guitar first attitude will widen the eyes of even the harshest and most jaded cynics.

As a native of Boston, MA, Latham's ability of musical and lyrical talent stems from an early exposure to music. With a diversified style of rock, pop, blues and hip-hop music, Latham eludes the listener’s temptation to pigeon-hole him into a single category playing 80 percent of the disc’s instrumentation. While it is hard to compare his music to a specific genre or artist, the music remains powerful in it’s diversity.

You can check out Mark's work, buy his CD and find out about upcoming gigs at, http://www.lathamrocks.com/

The Tao of Groove

An eclectic paradise of some of the grooviest cuts you will ever hear, The Tao Of Groove's Fresh Goods delivers in style… Whether it's the Jazzy Sounds of Makes You Extatic, the Cuban flavors of Mulatica Mia or the majestic, loop-driven interpretation of J.S. Bach's Prelude No.1, all tracks are guaranteed to keep your head bopping. Produced by veteran LA producer Roy Shakked and featuring a local All-Star cast including the likes of Lyle Workman (Beck) and Artie Web (Johnny Polanco Band) The Tao Of Groove borrows from World Music, Lounge, Hip-Hop, Jazz and Classical Music creating an original sound of undeniable force.

To hear samples and buy the CD go to Groove Gravy. Read reviews.

yayo jones

yayo jones are one of the coolest funky hip bands on the LA scene. We love these guys! I've watched them plug it out in small venues like Molly Malone's as they gained popularity and momentum and now regulary gig and hot LA venues like the House of Blues. Their sound reminds me almost of a quieted down 70s funk bad soulful before their time. They are truly a band to watch out for. To hear their sounds, more info on gigs and to buy their CD check their site, yayojones.com

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