The Whaling Country Showcase is an Americana/Folk and Roots concert dedicated to presenting the Southcoast of Massachusetts with the finest in touring and local acoustic acts in a fun listening room environment. The concert is held in New Bedford, Ma and is located conveniently for touring bands between New York City and Boston. The Showcase originated in July of 2007 with a sell out crowd at New Bedford's Gallery X. The original showcase hosted bands from North Carolina, West Virgina, and New Bedford and Somerset Massachusetts. The series has garnered great reviews from local press and businesses and attracts crowds from a large swarth of the Southcoast of Massachusetts, Rhode island, the lower Cape, and Bristol, Essex, and Plymouth Counties. Bands who have played the series thus far include The Rust Kings, The Powder Kegs, Jeff and Benares, The Jethros, and The Maybees.
May 30th 2008 is the kickoff date for the second season and also happens to be the third concert of the bi-annual event. One further showcase is planned for the 2008 season and will likely be held in autumn. If you are interested in performing at the Whaling Country Showcase please read the blog entry above named booking and contact information. See you at the X for the 2008 season.
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