Sam Bergquist (vocals and guitar),
Josh Berlin (fiddle),
Mike Costello (vocals, harmonica and guitar),
Tom Daniels (piano),
Matt Johnson (drums),
Mickey Zibello (bass)
Loose Change of Boston's unique sound is inspired by the rich vein of American roots music. Their covers range from the rock & roll of John Hiatt, Neil Young and the Rolling Stones to the country twang of Hank Williams and Eliza Gilkyson to the blues of Leadbelly. Their original compositions, written by lead vocalists Sam Bergquist and Mike Costello, meld these diverse influences into a varied menu of soulful wit and humor. Their live performances have electrified crowds, pulling them out to the dance floor, and built a solid base of fans.
Sam Bergquist (lead vocals and acoustic guitar) comes to Loose Change of Boston with experience as a solo performer in the singer-songwriter tradition. He performed in Boston area clubs in the late 80’s until the mid 90’s, as well as underground in Red Line and Green Line subway stations. He has independently released two solo recordings: “Songs from the Red Line”, 1988, and “The Hum Drum”, 1996. Loose Change of Boston performs many of Sam's original compositions, songs whose lyrics are intelligent and infused with a wry sensibility.
Mike Costello (lead vocals, harmonica, acoustic and electric guitar) is a veteran musician from the Boston music scene. He was the founder of The Big City Twisters and Rocket 88, two rock, blues and soul bands that performed throughout New England in the 80s and 90s. He has performed with countless bands, including Los Lobos, Barrence Whitfield and the Savages, The Bruce Katz Band, The Bosstones, Memphis Rockabilly, Peter Wolf, Brownie McGee, Mickey Bones and the Hubcaps, and Frankie Blandino, and Mike was the sound man and road manager for a year with the Boston band Treat Her Right. Mike's electrifying harmonica playing and gutsy vocals bring a real honky-tonk sound to the band.
Tom Daniels (keyboards, vocals), who studied jazz at Berklee College of Music, and Mickey Zibello (bass, vocals) comprised two thirds of the trio “Sacramento Street” in the early and mid 90’s, performing in coffee houses and clubs in Cambridge and Boston’s western suburbs. Tom injects Loose Change of Boston with his rich vocal harmonies, while Mickey's bass licks keep the band grounded. Josh Berlin (fiddle, vocals), adds a bluegrass and country flavor to the band, and Matt Johnson (percussion, vocals), who received a performance degree from Berklee and has been playing drums for over twenty years, brings everyone out to the dance floor with his rockin’ rhythms.
Loose Change of Boston plays in clubs in the Boston area and is also available for private functions.
Hi friends ! I hope everything is great with you all . There are some new songs on my space...keep on and do vote when election is coming up, world is waiting... Yours truly mr Moonliner
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Good luck for the things you do and have a great week. Best regards - Christoph
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I've added two new songs to my page. Sometimes and Could you See me Through. I've uploaded Two new songs, Sometime and Could You See Me Through. Check them out and drop me a line and let me know what you think.
These are just the first takes of the songs so they can only get tighter. They are from the first rehearsal/session of the new band.
Hi ! Everything is just great , i..m slowly falling in love...new songs suppose to come up but my cheap equipment is ...well it..s cheap and i just have fix it...It..s good to here from you . Keep on from the deep valley... Moonliner
The Twig thanks you for a great time!
You were great sports to be our Mud Season Celebration band.
We hope you will visit Warren again soon, next time out in the Beer Garden.
Thanks, too, for your generosity. It has been passed on to the Mooney Family.
