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Badtude frontman Frank McDaniel, left, and Adam Horr playing out at a private party in Lebanon, Maine, last month. Also in the band is drummer Brian 'Hoagy' Lassonde. (CC Bissett photo)
I am excited to see that more original local bands are playing in the area. I have to thank all the local venues for making this happen; if you don't hire these great musicians to play who will? These are musicians who want to make it their livelihoods. And many are worthy of it. 
When recently chatting with Frank McDaniel he shared this: "Here you go. Did you know I played with Pat Traverse Band 2005-2008? And a song I recorded on bass guitar for him has been played over 1.5 million times on Spotify alone. And the record I recorded was also printed on vinyl?" I told him I didn't know that and he went on to also tell me something that was kind of sad. McDaniel went on to tell me "I never got any royalties for that. I even had to buy my own album. Twice! Because i have it digitally as well."
So thank you again all your venue owners that hire these musicians. I myself have no problem paying a small cover charge to have great entertainment. And people, don't be afraid to tip the musicians, especially if they are worth it!
Watch for Frank McDaniel and his band Badtude playing at the Garage next week!
Get Out and About this weekend and here is what is happening...
Friday
Tom Boisse at Mitchell Hill BBQ in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m.
Henry Goodwin at Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m.
Lu Austin Pratt at Porters Pub in Rochester NH, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Marcy Drive Project at The Garage at the Governors Inn, Rochester NH, 7-10 p.m.
Rosie at the American Legion, Post 8 Dover NH, 7-11p.m.
Lewis Goodwin at the Sea Ketch in Hampton NH, 1-5 p.m.
Pete Peterson at Iron Tails Saloon in Acton ME, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday
Mica Peterson Duo at Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m.
High and Dry at Mitchell Hill BBQ in Rochester NH, 6-9 p.m.
Pete Peterson at Porters Pub in Rochester NH, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Rosie at The Garage at the Governors Inn, Rochester NH, 7-10 p.m.
Pub Pirates at Iron Tails Saloon in Acton ME, 1-5 p.m.
Tom Boisse at The American Legion Post 69 in Somersworth NH, 7-10 p.m.
Brian Munger will be performing at the Leavitt Theatre in Ogunquit ME, 7-9 p.m.
Brian Munger, this is a second gig on Saturday night at Charleez Hill in Lebanon ME starting at 11 p.m.
Texas Pete will be at Trains Tavern, in Lebanon ME, 7-11 p.m.
Sunday
Double Take at Lilac City Grille in Rochester NH, Brunch 11a.m.-2 p.m.
Tom Boisse at the 110 Grill in Rochester NH, 3-6 p.m.
Lewis Goodwin at the Portsmouth Gas Light in Portsmouth NH, 6:30-10:00 p.m.
CC Bissett is a longtime Rochester music scene aficionado. She lives in Lebanon, Maine. You can contact here at ccbissett603@gmail.com
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