• ABOUT US

            • history   • contact   • advertising opportunities   • jobs & internships

 
 

COMMONWEALTH NEWS & PRESS RELEASES:

Happy Holidays and New Year...

We'd like to thank everyone for a great year- bands, fans, venues, radio, press, promoters, etc.

We had some great events and concerts, including Lisa Loeb, Carbon Leaf, Edwin McCain, Black Eyed Peas Afterparty,, Damone kicking off events at Revolution, Jamie Cullum, and many Boston-based bands who put on great shows and played to packed venues.

We look forward to working with all of you in 07'.. Many events and announcements are in the works, stay tuned...

FALLOUT BOY @ Revolution

12/14

Fallout Boy will be hanging with bassist Pete Wentz DJing at Revolution following the Kiss Concert.

21+ Event

REVOLUTION Rock Bar Grand Opening Party with DAMONE

Revolution Rock Bar is a brand new restuarant/lounge/rock club in Downtown Boston now open.. The club is located at 200 High Street, offering 2 floors of entertainment with a full lunch/dinner menu, live music 3 nights a week, and a unique interior design.

DAMONE with guests Crash Midnight played to a capacity crowd for the Grand Opening Party. .

Visit www.livemusicboston.com or www.myspace.com/revolutionrockbar for upcoming schedule and submission info for your band.






Revolution Rock Bar
200 High Street Boston

JAMIE CULLUM Afterparty at Felt

Grammy nominated artist Jamie Cullum and entourage headed to Felt following their sold-out show at the Orpheum Theatre for their official afterparty.

Jamie and his crew spent their time hanging on Felt's VIP 4 th floor during "Social Club Saturdays" with a capacity crowd. The 26-year-old's Verve debut Twenty Something , sold over 2 million copies and garnered a Grammy Nomination. Jamie is currently on tour promoting his latest album Catching Tales.

1st Annual Battle To Be An Effen Rockstar
@ Revolution Rock Bar
Thurs 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16

Rockstar and Effen Vodka will be sponsoring the 1st Annual "BATTLE TO BE AN EFFEN ROCKSTAR" taking place at the new Revolution rock Bar.

This is no month long battle: we are simply selecting some of the best rock bands in the city to compete for 3 nights, and the finalists from each night competing in the Final Round on 11/16.

The Battle will be judged by some industry veterans. The winner will receive a $1,500.00 Cash Prize.

If you're interested in performing, visit for submission info at:
www.sonicbids.com/revolutionbattle



Sophie B. Hawkins Plays Felt 11/16/06

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins plays Felt on Thursday November 16th. Boston-based trio Callie Lipton, featuring Aaron Katz(Percy Hill, producer), will kick off the night.

Sophie first came on the scene in 1992 with her debut album, Tongues and Tails, featuring the Top 5 hit "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover". The mega-hit instantly became her signature song. Her second album Whaler, which also went gold, featured the Top 10 Adult Contemporary track "As I Lay Me Down," the longest running single (67 weeks) in the history of any Billboard chart.

WILDERNESS is her first independently recorded, conceived and released album, co-produced with production wizards Christian and Frank Berman (Amber, Baha Men, Real McCoy).

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

VH1 Save The Music & Commonwealth Concerts

VH1 Save The Music and Commonwealth Concerts will be collaborating on a very special event to be announced soon.



Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson at Felt for 'The Game Plan' Launch

The Game Plan" launche party with appearances by The Rock, Morris Chestnut, Madison Pettis, director Andy Fickman, producer Mark Ciardi, and other cast and crew.

This new Walt Disney Pictures' family football comedy follows a professional football quarterback(played by The Rock) accustomed to the bachelor lifestyle that discovers he has a 7-year old daught(Madison Pettis) after an ex-girlfriend(Roselyn Sanchez) dies.

The movie hits theatres nationwide in 2007.



The LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA Society Light The Night on Boston Commons 9/28

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will be their annual Light The Night Event on Boston Commons on 9/28. Surivors and Supporters will walk 3 miles, carrying illuminated balloons, and end up by the Gazebo near Tremont Street. Commonwealth Concerts is providing the live entertainment for the event.

A Comedy Benefit event will also take place at Felt on Wednesday September 6 with Jerry Caruso, Thomas Mitchell, & Bob Sheehy.

Playboy Party at Glory w/ DRAW THE LINE Wed 9/13 & Casting Call

Playboy Golf Party will take place at Glory on Wednesday, September 13 with Aerosmith Endorsed Tribute Band DRAW THE LINE.

"Girls of Playboy Golf" Casting Call will be held on Friday September 1(10pm) and Friday September 8(8pm) at Felt.

Mrs. Monica Leigh (Miss March 2006) & August cover model, and Alison Waite (Miss May 2006) who will be hosting this event.





Kiss 108 FM & Patron Present
GIANT Magazine Party

Leading Entertainment/Music magazine, GIANT, will host a party at Felt on Saturday September 8th. Live Music of SUCKA BROWN.

Sucka Brown, who were recently nominated for an 06' Boston Music Award and recently signed to RoHo Records, and shared the stage with acts like American Hi Fi, Reel Big Fish, and many others.

PATRON and Kiss 108 will be on site for thsi event.

No Cover Charge, 9pm, 21+










CARBON LEAF at Felt 8.10

Carbon Leaf blasted into the national spotlight two years ago with their major label debut, Indian Summer. But while they kept busy working as support on major national tours (Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, John Mayer, etc.) and headlining their own, these Virginia-based self-starters kept moving forward musically as well as professionally. That point rings clear throughout Love, Loss, Hope, Repeat, a collection of new songs whose sound is the richest, whose grooves are the most infectious, and whose messages run the deepest of anything theyve yet put to disc.

Carbon Leaf plays a Private VIP 92.5 The River Show at Felt on Thursday, August 10 at Felt.







TOM SARTORI Returns to Felt 8/31

Acclaimed singer/songwriter and champion poker player Tom Sartori returns to Felt on Thursday, August 31. Listen to 92.5 The River to win tickets to this show OR purchase tickets HERE

Winner of the critically acclaimed Artvoice Magazine Top Acoustic Performer Award" and 3 time winner of the Buffalo Music Awards Top Performer Award, Tom has proven his talent goes far beyond his poker playing. He has developed a loyal legion of fans that have seen him tour in five countries, perform at the NFL Superbowl, Disney World, Mardi Gras, and everywhere between Los Angeles and NYC. He's also shared the stage with artists like Gavin DeGraw, Jewel, Josh Kelley, Meatloaf, Cheap Trick, Jessica Simpson, and Chuck Berry.







EDWIN MCCAIN March 15

Blending equal parts folk, soul and rock, platinum-selling singer/songwriter Edwin McCain has signed with Vanguard Records and will release a new studio album LOST IN AMERICA April 11, 2006.

Since his 1993 debut, McCain has garnered
the attention of millions with the top 10 smash"I'll Be," and the Diane Warren penned top 40 hit "I Could Not Ask For More,"and as a tireless troubadour whose rapturous live performances regularly sell-out. In May 2005, McCain performed "I'll Be" on The Dr.Phil Show, which was voted the "Best Wedding Song" by over one million viewers.

Edwin plays a Special Private Show at Felt Wed, March 15.

LISA LOEB April 27

Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb has returned to the spotlight with her own unscripted E! Entertainment TV series, "#1 Single". Lisa first exploded onto the scene with her widely known hit single "Stay (I Missed You)" from the movie classic Reality Bites. Her newest release, The Very Best of Lisa Loeb (Geffen/UMe) just recently hit stores this January. Visit E! Online for the schedule of her new show.

Lisa performs at Felt Thurs, April 27th. Don't miss this intimate performance, advance ticket purchase strongly encouraged for this event!

AVERI Soldout Show at Milly's

Boston-favorites AVERI sell out their show at Milly's Tavern on 3.15. They will return in MAY with popular up and comers THE ALTERNATE ROUTES.

WBOS Afterparty at Felt

The Official WBOS Earthfest Afterparty will be held at Felt Boston this year. Performances will include The Alternate Routes. The event is closed for WBOS VIP invites only until 10pm.

WBOS EarthFest 2006 is presented by Whole Foods Market featuring Los Lonely Boys, James Blunt, The Fray, Brandi Carlile, and Alternate Routes!

All happening Saturday, May 27th at the DCR Hatch Shell in Boston

April 2006
BLACK EYED PEAS at Felt

The Black Eyed Peas Official After Party at Felt Sat 4/29 following their show at Agganis Arena.

The Peas will party after the show at this open-to-public event.  11pm, 21 Event.

KISS 108 CONCERT Afterparty at Felt

Ashley Parker Angel, Aly & AJ and others came to hang at Felt following this year's Kiss Concert at the Tweeter Center.

Boston-based band The Tides performed to a capacity crowd.  Pictured below are The Tides w/ Ashley Parker.

ED HARDY PARTY at Felt with Performance by VAL EMMICH

The famed LA designer ED HARDY brings a party and fashion show to Felt. Sony Recording Artist VAL EMMICH is set to perform prior to the fashion show. 21+ Event, 9pm


March 2006
FELT True Music Thursdays Feature in STUFF @ NIGHT

Pick up the latest copy of Stuff @ Night for a two page feature on Felt's True Music Thursdays.



PETE FRANCIS of Dispatch Plays MILLY's in NH

Commonwealth Concerts brings Pete Francis back to the Boston area, with a special show at Milly's in Manchester NH with Pete Kilpatrick Supergroup.

Only about an hour drive from the city, Milly's is a great live music spot, with cheap beer, food, billiards, and tons of parking.

December 2005
U2 Come to Felt for their Vertigo Afterparty

Bono and Edge of U2 came to hang at Felt following their 2nd show at TD Banknorth Garden. The band mingled with tour staff, family & friends, as well as celebrity guests like ASHLEY JUDD.

MYSPACE Event w/ MTV's Laguna Beach

A special 18+ Myspace Party will take place at Felt on November 17, featuring cast members of MTV's popular LAGUNA BEACH. Event takes place at 10pm, $20 tickets at the door.
This event is SOLD OUT



Sib & Barry of the Legendary Band BOSTON Reunite for Show

Sib Hashian and Barry Goudreau of the famed band BOSTON reunite for a special show at Felt with Sib's daughter, Lauren Hashian, as the featured vocalist of the evening.

Lauren was a finalist on UPN'S "R U THAT GIRL", with hosts T-Boz & Chili.

MTV Real World cast members Danny/Melinda hang at Felt during True Music Thursdays

Popular cast members Danny and Melinda of Real World Austin hung at Felt for True Music Thursdays. Danny jumped on stage and sang with Boston-based ENDWAY.

IMPROPER BOSTONIAN MUSIC ISSUE 2005 PARTY

The Improper Bostonian holds their Music Issue 2005 Party at Felt on September 15, 2005.

The main performer for the evening is FLUTTR EFFECT, an acclaimed Boston band featured in the issue.



BEN AFFLECK

NEMO BOSTON KICKS OFF THE 2005 CONFERENCE at FELT

NEMO Boston will kick off the 2005 Conference this year at Felt, featuring performances by a number of acts to be announced, including ZOX.

Visit www.nemoboston.com for more information.