The Jennifer Lee Band

By Rachel Shuster
With a name like that, no wonder Jumpin Juice and Java, located at 335 Chandler Street in Worcester, is a growing success. The young franchise has only 16 stores to date, but the one recently opened in Worcester in July sets itself apart from the rest. The second store to open in the New England district, the Worcester store is following in the successful footsteps of the first store, located in Gardner. Joshua Van Dyke and Andrew Ericson own the rights to the New England stores, and their vision of making this a place that offers more than your neighborhood coffee shop is coming to fruition with a hard working staff, excellent customer service, and a drive to live up to a former Worcester icon.

Besides great food and beverage, Jumpin Java and Juice also has events and entertainment. The store is the home of the Poet’s Asylum, which runs every Sunday night from 6pm-9pm. Tuesday nights are dedicated to the Worcester Scrabble club, acoustic/cover bands play frequently, and definitely check out regulars The Jennifer Lee band.
- Rachel Shuster

GETTING IN TUNE – Mark Renburke – Jennifer Lee Band debuts with “The Bridge”

Take the infectiousness of Cheryl Crow and mix it with psychedelic sounds along lines of Led Zeppelin. That's what the Jennifer Lee Band serves up hot in their live show and on their new disc, “The Bridge”. With her four piece act that has played all over New England, band leader Lee writes and performs all her own original music.
Jennifer Lee's musical style is rooted in alternative and progressive beats, and showcases her strong vocal abilities. In addition to her lead vocals and piano, the band features Bill Glinecki on guitar, Mike Connor and bass, and Kristen Demek on drums and perscussion. The band has performed in restaurants, live clubs, coffee houses and open mics for the past 4 years and is now looking to book at clubs and festivals to show case their new material.
The CD release show will take place this Saturday June 20th at the Polish American Citizens Club in Webster. The show starts at 8:30 pm with opening acts TBA. For more info and to hear some of the new tracks, visit myspace.com/thejenniferleeband.
Also happening this weekend...
Local acoustic duo Tall Heights (aka Paul and Tim) will release their much anticipated album this weekend. To commemorate, they will perform this Friday the 19th at FELT, 533 Washington Street, Boston (Between Downtown Crossing and Chinatown) Opening the show is David Rathbone. Doors open at 7 an the show starts at 8. Free album with admission. For more info visit www.myspace.com/tallheights.
The Great Garage Band is performing Sat June 20th at the Killingly Community Ctr for the benefit of The Little Theater on Broad St.Performance starts at 7:30 and tickets are $10. Great night of classic rock and R&B. Come out to dance and support live entertainment and theatre in Killingly.


Jennifer Lee Band
Friday June 19
*Lil' Stevie & The Westsiders, 9 p.m., Gilrein's, Worcester, Mass.
*Mulligan's Fancy, Fiddler's Green, Worcester, Mass.
*Bill McCarthy and His Guitar, 9 p.m., Greendale's Pub, Worcester, Mass.
*Tiny Music (Stone Temple Pilots tribute), Krista, Crumb, Harpoon, 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester, Mass.
*Billy Goodspeed, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Tavern, West Brookfield, Mass.
*Rob Adams, 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass.
*The Johnny Press Mess, 9 pm, The Cannery, 12 Crane Street, Southbridge, Mass., $7
*The Doctor & Mr. Peabody, 9 p.m., The Pump House, Southbridge, Mass.
*Sharp Drezzed Man (ZZ Top tribute), 9 p.m., Crossroads, Route 20, Palmer, Mass.
*Dana Lewis, 9 p.m., Applebee’s Millbury, Mass.
*RAM, 9 p.m., Altones, Jewitt City, CT
*Eric Church, 8 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

Saturday June 20
*Jim Perry, 8:30 p.m, Spruce Street Tavern, Clinton, Mass.
*Dana Lewis, 9 p.m., City Lights Pub Worcester, Mass.
*Byo Blues, 9 p.m., Greendale's Pub, Worcester, Mass.
*Michael Vincent & Double Shot, 9 p.m., Gilrein's, Worcester, Mass.
*Gilmour's Breakfast (Pink Floyd tribute), Route 44, The Stop, 8 p.m., Lucky Dog, Worcester, Mass.
*Rob Adams, 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass.
*Big Gunz w/The Boilers , 8 p.m., Mill Street Brews, Southbridge, Mass.
*Humblebee w/Jabooda, 9 pm, The Cannery, Southbridge, Mass.
*Jeff Byrd & Dirty Finch, 9 p.m., The Pump House, Southbridge, Mass.
*Moral Dilemma, 9 p.m., Crossroads, Route 20, Palmer, Mass.
*All Folked Up, 9 p.m., Ye Olde Tavern, West Brookfield, Mass.
*Radio Ranch Band, 8 p.m., Wales Country Lounge, Wales, Mass.
*Jennifer Lee Band (CD release), 8:30 p.m., PACC, 37 Harris Street, Webster, Mass.
*Laura Siersema, 8 p.m., The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret, CT, $12
*Uncle Rhubarb & The Hokum Hotspurs, 8 to 10 p.m., Victoria Station, Putnam, CT
*Mark Renburke, 9:30 p.m., The Gold Eagle @ The Laurel House, Rt. 395 Exit 94, Dayville, CT
*Ruckus, 9 p.m., The Lake Tavern, Dayville, CT
*The Great Garage Band (benefit of The Little Theater on Broad St.), 7:30 p.m., Killingly Community Center, Danielson, CT, $10
*Jeffrey Osborne, 8 p.m., The Next Movement, 11 p.m.,Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

Sunday June 21
*Traditional Irish Sesiun, 8 p.m., The Grey Hound, Kelley Square, Mass.
*Dana Lewis, 8 p.m., Caffe Sorrento, Milford, Mass.
*Blues Jam, 2 p.m., The Cannery, 12 Crane Street, Southbridge, Mass.
*The Blues Brothers Review, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

Monday June 22
*Open Mic, 8 pm, Dark Horse Tavern, 12 Crane Street, Southbridge, Mass.
*Tirebiter, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

Tuesday June 23
*Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic, 7:30 pm, Greendale's Pub, Worcester, MA
*Rob Adams, 7:30 to 10 p.m, The Copper Stallion, 538 Main St, Sturbridge/Fiskdale, MA
*Rush Hour, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

Wednesday June 24
*Steve Willey, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, Sturbridge, Mass.
*RAM, 9 p.m., Lucky's, Foster, RI
*Dr. K's Motown Revue, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

Thursday June 25
*Dana Lewis, 7:30 p.m., Caffe Sorrento, Milford, Mass.
*Rob Adams, 8 p.m., Ugly Duckling loft @ The Whistling Swan Restaurant, Sturbridge, Mass.
*Bill McCarthy’s Open Mic (upstairs), 8 p.m., TJ O'Brien's, Sturbridge, Mass.
*Toys In The Attic, 7 to 10 p.m., Victoria Station, Putnam, CT
*Days of the New, 7 p.m., Wolf Den, Mohegun Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

If you’re a live act who would like to be featured, know of someone else who is, or simply want to let us know about an upcoming gig, email me at the address below. Anything I get before Friday of each week will make the following Friday’s paper. Keep the music live and not so quiet here in Northeastern CT & Central MA! Email Mark: GettingInTune@MarkRenburke.com
- GETTING IN TUNE – Mark Renburke