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Previous events

  • Saturday, September 10, 2011 7:00 pm
  • Acoustic Showcase Feature with Perry Desmond-Davies
  • Starbucks: 60 Bedford Road, Lexington, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • Perry and I get to entertain you with our original material from 7 - 8 pm.   Come out if you can!  
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  • Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • Seaward Inn "Sunday Morning Live"
  • Seaward Inn: 44 Marmion Way, Rockport, Ma (MAP)
  • My good friend Perry Desmond-Davies and I will be performing as a Duo for the Seaward Inns "Sunday Morning Live" series.  We will backing up each other on a variety of our originals as well as some select covers to ease the mind and sooth the soul.  Come out for some great food, breath in the salt air and enjoy the beautiful vistas.  
  • Saturday, March 26, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Opening For Antje Duvekot
  • Amazing Things Arts Center: 160 Hollis Street, Framingham, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • It is not very often that you have the opportunity to open for someone who has had such a big impact on your own songwriting.  Especially someone who is widely respected as one of the best songwriters of her time.  Antje Duvekots music speaks for itself, but if you haven't experienced her live, you simply must sieze the opportunity especially in a venue as intimate as The Amazing Things Arts Center.  As the opening act, I will have the honor of entertaining you all with a few of my songs after which time I will take my seat to enjoy what will be an unforgettable evening of music from a master singer/songwriter.  Please come out if you can.
  • $20 non members; 17 Members (Buy tickets)
  • Wednesday, December 1, 2010 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Main Street Markets and Cafe
  • Main Street Markets and Cafe: 42 Main Street, Concord, Ma (MAP)
  • Perry Desmond-Davies and I will be backing one another with two 35 minute sets somewhere around 8:10 and 9:25.  We will be performing some originals as well as a few selected covers.  We will be sharing the night with Ergo Canto (Paul Beck and Leslie Bryant).   Main Street Markets has a fabulous menu so come out for a great night of food, drink and live music. 
  • Thursday, October 28, 2010 7:30 pm
  • Featuring at the Amazing Things Folk Open Mic
  • Amazing Things Arts Center: 160 Hollis Street, Framingham, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I'll be the featured act at the weekly Folk Open Mic hosted by the incredible Dan Cloutier.  There's an amazing group of independent singer/songwriters who frequent this open mic that always create a memorable night of original live music.  As the featured act i'll get a 30 - 40 minute set somewhere between 8:30 and 9:00 PM.   Hope to see you then! 
  • $5 Members, $6 Non Members
  • Saturday, September 25, 2010 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
  • Nourish Restaurant
  • Nourish Restaurant: 1727 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I'll be sharing the evenings entertainment with friend and fellow singer/songwriter Jon McAuliffe. Come on out for some great Nourishment for the body and soul!
  • Eat Something!
  • Sunday, August 29, 2010 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Strike A Chord Concert For Charity
  • Club Passim: 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge, Ma (MAP)
  • Second Annual fundraiser for the benefit of The Home For Little Wanderers.  It will feature some amazing local singer/songwriters.  I'll get to play a song somewhere in the evening.
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  • Thursday, July 1, 2010 7:30 pm
  • Hosting the Rose Room Revue
  • Rose Garden Restaurant and Pub: 16 Milford Street, Upton, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • Ronda Matson has asked me to fill in as the guest host and let me tell you those are some really big shoes to fill. She has really brought a new energy and sense of community to the Rose Room Revue that the past hosts would be proud of.

    The Rose Room Revue is a weekly open mic upstairs at the Rose Room Restaurant and Pub in beautiful Upton Ma. It's a players open mic, which means that every player is the featured act and gets 15 - 20 minutes to serande the restaurant patrons and other players. As the host I'll start us off with a few songs and then make sure everyone gets connected electronically and emotionally.

    The Rose Room Restaurant has a great menu and a full bar so give your pots and pans a break for the night and let someone else do the cooking and cleaning while you enjoy a night of listening to or playing some great live music. Hope to see you then!

    Upton Fun Facts!

    * Celebrates it's 275th Birthday on June 13th!
    * George Washington once stayed at the house of Samuel Taft in 1789
    * The Band Aerosmith played it's first gig at Nipmuc High School in 1970
    * Knowlton Hat Factory was the largest manufacturer of womens hats in 1872
    * Dan Cloutier, world renowned singer/songwriter moved there in 2008
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  • Saturday, May 22, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Strike A Chord Concert For Charity
  • Holliston VFW Hall: 310 Woodland Street, Holliston, MA, USA (MAP)
  • This is the sixth Strike a Chord benefit for the troops. This fundraiser benefits the Gulf 2 Fund, which sends WEEKLY care packages to local troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. This is a fun and casual event, donations for admission, cash bar, raffles, and snacks and baked goods included.
  • Monday, May 17, 2010 8:00 pm
  • TCAN Feature Birthday Bash
  • The Center for the Arts Natick (TCAN): 14 Summer Street, Natick, MA, USA (MAP)
  • Come celebrate my Birthday with me and let me seranade you during my featured set at this weekly open Mic. 
  • Friday, May 14, 2010 7:30 pm
  • Opening for Chris Pahud
  • Amazing Things Arts Center: 160 Hollis Street, Framingham, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • Chris Pahuds recently released CD "Red Sky in Morning" has received critical acclaim and is in regular rotation on Bostons Folk Radio WUMB.  Chris has one of the most amazing voices I have heard this side of Burl Ives.  I'm honored to be opening for him.
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  • Sunday, March 14, 2010 11:30 am
  • WMBR Radio 88.1 FM Appearance
  • WMBR Radio: Cambridge, Ma (MAP)
  • This is MIT's Student Radio station. I will be the guest of Marc Stern and David Goodman on their radio program "Radio With A View" which runs from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.  Marc and David will interview me and I'll get to play a couple of songs as well.  I should go on somewhere around 11:30 AM EST.  You can listen in at 88.1 FM or stream live from their site at http://www.wmbr.org/.
  • Friday, February 26, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Real School of Music Emerging Artist Showcase
  • The Real School Of Music : 56 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, Ma (MAP)
  • I'll be the featured performer in my first headlining show.  The "Real Room" is a great listening space with fabulous sound system and comfortable seating.  Shake off those winter blues and come on out and use someone elses heat for a change! 

    The Real School Of Music
    56 Middlesex Turnpike
    Burlington, MA 01803
    (781) 328-0530

  • Wednesday, February 3, 2010 12:30 pm
  • Appearance on "Different Voices" TV Show
  • Seth Connelly and Peter Tillotson joined me in Manhattan Neighborhood Networks studios to record three songs from my CD American dReam.  It is being aired on Wednesday February 3rd at 12:30 PM. 
  • Saturday, January 23, 2010 7:30 pm
  • Congregation B'nai Shalom (CBS) Open Mic
  • Temple B'nai Shalom: 117 East Main Street, Westborough, Ma (MAP)
  • I'll be the featured performer and get to perform a 45 minute set at around 8:30.  There will be coffee and desserts and a lot of great local perfomers.  Come on out and share your gift!
  • Monday, December 28, 2009 5:00 pm
  • Manhatten Neighborhood Network (MNN) TV Appearance
  • MNN Studios: 537 West 59th Street, New York, NY, USA (MAP)
  • I've been invited to perform a couple of songs for a cable TV show called "Different Voices" which is being taped Monday, December 28th and will air in NYC in February. Guests are allowed to attend the taping. So, if you happen to be in NYC and you want to come and check out a TV studio recording session, I'd love to see you. And...we can go out for some holiday cheer afterward!
  • Sunday, November 15, 2009 4:30 pm
  • The Real School Open Mic
  • 56 Middlesex Turnpike, Burlington, MA (MAP)
  • I'll be the featured performer at this monthly open mic and get to perform a 30 minute set for you.  Come on out and play a song or just listen to the great talent in the room. 
  • Friday, October 30, 2009 9:45 am
  • New England Cable News (NECN) Coffee House
  • I'll be performing a song live on NECN's Coffeehouse segment.  Tune in at 9:45 or watch the recorded clip from their website. 
  • Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Rose Room Revue Feature
  • Rose Garden Restaurant and Pub: 16 Milford Street, Upton, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I'm back at the Rose Room Revue for a night of great music. Dan and Bob have really made this into a great community.  Come on out and enjoy the great food, wide selection of drinks and excellent company.
  • Saturday, October 24, 2009 4:00 pm
  • Stike A Chord Concert For Charity
  • The Martin Institute at Stonehill College: 320 Washington Street, Easton, Ma (MAP)
  • The second annual Strike a Chord Concert for Charity to benefit School on Wheels www.sowma.org is fast approaching. School on Wheels provides educational resources and advocacy to children who are in transition / experiencing homelessness. Cheryl Opper, the founder and executive director, recently sent out a letter announcing that five of her previous students entered college this fall – a huge accomplishment. The concert will help in two ways: raise the awareness of SOW and bring in much-needed funds and resources.

    Come on out and support a great cause and hear some great live original music while you are at it.

  • Tuesday, October 6, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Savoury Lane
  • 251 Arlington Street, West Acton, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I'll the the co-feature along with Mark Stepakoff.  The open mic begins at 7:00 with the features each performing a 30 minute set a 8:30.  Come on out and enjoy a great night of live music and great food at Savoury Lane. 
  • Sunday, September 20, 2009 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • American dReam CD Release Party
  • The Amazing Things Arts Center: 160 Hollis Street, Framingham, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I'll be celebrating the release of my first CD, "American dReam" and cheering on my good friend and fellow singer/songwriter Perry Desmond-Davies who is releasing her second CD.  We will both be performing songs from our CD's backed by our producer Seth Connelly and the Humming Lake Studio Band. All proceeds from the door will be donated to the Amazing Things Arts Center.  
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  • Friday, July 24, 2009 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Toms Gormet Market
  • 4 West Main Street, Northborough, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • Tom's is a great restaurant and gormet shop. Come and have dinner and come downstairs and listen to some great live music. 
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  • Saturday, June 27, 2009 8:00 pm
  • Amazing Things Arts Center - Opening for Paul Rishell and Annie Raines
  • Amazing Things Arts Center: 160 Hollis Street, Framingham, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I'll be opeing for Paul Rishell and Annie Raines the award winning duo who specialize in the traditional blues and folk style of the great masters, Blind Blake, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Robert Johnson.  Paul's guitar playing will put a smile on your face and Annie's harmonica playing will keep it there. Check them out at http://www.paulandannie.com

    Come on out for a great night of music.
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  • Saturday, May 30, 2009 3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Johnnny D's "Chick Singer Night"
  • 17 Holland Street, Somerville, MA, USA (MAP)
  • Chick Singer Night is a national organization that promotes women in the performing arts.  Every show organizers, Vykki Vox and Jennifer Truesdale pick one male performer for the "Are You Man Enough Feature" and I am the lucky guy!   The lineup features many great singer/songwriters and performers including my daughter Leah, Mary Beth Maes, Undertow, Suzanne McNeil, Cassey Malloy, Sydney Shepherd, Colleen Nicholas and Beth MacGray. 
    Johnny D's has great food and a full service bar.  So come on out and eat drink and be merry, while you are entertained by some excellent up an coming performers.
  • Friday, May 29, 2009 7:30 pm
  • The Java Room
  • 14 Littleton Road, Chelmsford, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I'll be sharing the stage with 3 of my favorite singer/songwriters.  John MacLean, Mike Gooley and Perry Desmond-Davies.  Come on out if you can! 
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  • Saturday, May 23, 2009 7:00 pm
  • Savoury Lane
  • 251 Arlington Street, West Acton, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I've been invited by my friend John MacLean to share the night with him a few other musicians for an evening of acoustic folk orginals and covers.  Come on out, Savoury Lane has great food and also serves beer and wine.  What could be better than eating and drinking with a group of friends and listening to live music.
  • Thursday, March 19, 2009 7:30 pm
  • Rose Room Revue
  • Rose Garden Restaurant and Pub: 16 Milford Street, Upton, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I'll be the featured act for the Rose Garden's Thursday night Open Mic.  The music starts at 7:30 with the feature taking the stage between 8:30 and 9:00.  Come on out for a night of great music, people food and spirits!  
  • Saturday, December 13, 2008 7:30 pm
  • Savoury Lane
  • 251 Arlington Street, West Acton, Ma, USA (MAP)
  • I’ll be sharing the stage with two of my favorite people and songwriters, Kim Jennings http://www.kimjenningsmusic.com and Katie Frasinelli http://www.myspace.com/katiefrassinelli. Together we will tickle your ears, warm your heart and make your sides split with laughter with our individually unique songs on life, love and loss. Savoury Lane is a great restaurant supporting live local music. This is a new Saturday night music series, from 7:30-10 pm, and is all about "date night." Call a sitter now if you need one! And check their website for the fantastic menu. www.savourylane.com

Recording For New CD "Leaving Eden" Has Begun

It's hard to believe that it's been over a year and a half since I released my first CD "American dReam".   While I love getting out and performing and making new friends and fans, there's also something special about being in the studio.   There's nothing quite like that feeling of accomplishment when you capture in a recording what you had in your mind, or that surprise when a collaboration results in a song revealing a completely different side.  With enough songs written over the past year and a half I decided it was time I returned to the studio. Last week I began work on my second CD which will be titled, "Leaving Eden".  I've chosen Humminglake Studio and Seth Connelly to once again lead me through the creative process which I hope will give birth to my latest creation sometime before Winter Solstice, 2012.  Sign up for my mailing list to follow my journey. 

"One Floor Taller", Receives Finalist Honors

Portland, Oregon - March 29th, 2011 - The Great American Song Contest annouced today that my song "One Floor Taller" was chosen as a finalist in its 12th annual contest. The number of songs selected from the 12th Annual Great American Song Contest exceeded any previous year, according to GASC Judges, who reviewed entries from over 1600 songwriters. The GASC judges selected grand prize winners, in addition to choosing 100 songs as Finalists. To view the complete list of winners follow the link to GASC 2010 FINALISTS and scroll down to Contemporary Acoustic/Folk.

The Great American Song Contest™ is a highly respected International songwriting event that welcomes songwriters around the world. Established in 1999, this annual contest features top music-industry judges, prestigious awards and $10,000 in Prizes for 45 winners in 9 categories.

Judges in the 12th Annual Great American Song Contest include prominent music publishers, producers, recording artists and Grammy-nominated songwriters. All entrants have the option to receive written evaluations of their songs from the contest judges.

Some of the many prominent judges include: Pat Pattison (songs recorded by Kathy Mattea, Emmy Lou Harris, Alison Krauss), Pete Anderson (Grammy winner, songs recorded by Dwight Yoakam, Sheryl Crow, Roy Orbison), Tim Coons (producer of the Backstreet Boys, worked with Matchbox 20, NSYNC), Pamela Phillips-Oland (songs recorded by Whitney Houston, Bryan Adams, Reba McIntire), and many more. For a list of GASC judges, please visit the GASC Judges & Judging section of the Great American Song Contest Website.

Songwriters, composers, artists and bands everywhere are invited to submit original songs and music.

Song Categories: Pop/Adult Contemporary, Rock/Alt, Country, Contemporary Acoustic/Folk, R&B/Hip-Hop/Rap, Christian/Gospel, Instrumental, Special Category Music (Children's, Christmas, Patriotic, Novelty or Other) and Lyrics Only.

The Great American Song is sponsored by the Songwriters Resource Network, a trusted educational resource for songwriters everywhere. Sponsors for the 12th Annual Great American Song Contest include TAXI, CD Baby, Onlinegigs, Sonicbids, SongLyricist.com and SongU.com.

Austin Daze gives American dReam "5" McRiprock's

Austin, Tx. March 15, 2010, The current issue of Austin Daze reviews my American dReam CD and gave it a great review awarding it 5 McRiprock's saying: "Sonic Bridge aka Marc Bridge can tell a damn story. He does it easily with wit and humor. He is exemplary in mixing serious social commentary with humor, great songwriting and an unforgettable sound.

The Austin Daze is a local entertainment paper that “BRIDGES THE GAP” between local, national and international personalities, events, reviews and everything else under the sun. We cover much music, but we do not stop there. The Austin Daze has been published for 10 years. We publish every three months. We have and always will be a “zine that supports the Austin Scene.” And all that entails.

Finalist Honors for "Same Sex Marriage" Song

February 26th, 2010

Nashville, Tennessee - The International Songwriting Competition announced today that the Sonic Bridge song, "Same Sex Marriage" has been chosen as a finalist in the 2009 competition.  Competing in a field of 15,000 songs "Same Sex Marriage" was one of sixteen songs chosen as a finalist in the Comedy/Novelty category.   The winning songs will be announced in April. 

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels, and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to participate. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry.

International Songwriting Competition

Metromome Magazine Feature Article

February 20th, 2010

Metronome Magazines, now in its 25th year covering the Boston music scene, features an interview with me and discusses my musical influcences and the inspiration behind my recently released CD, "American dReam".  Editor Brian M. Owens writes, "Drawing from deeply personal experiences, Marc Bridge delivers a poignant new CD entitled "American dReam", filled with striking lyrics and superb musianship. The horrific events of September 11th touched everyone in different ways. "American dReam" is how Bridge dealt with the tragedy and his own mortality......". 

The March Edition of Metronome is now available at Music venues and locations throughout the Boston Metro area like "The Guitar Center" in Natick.  Pick one up the next time you are out and about or, click on the links below for a digital copy.

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Wildy's World Gives American dReam 5 of 5 Stars

October 8th, 2009

Music Blogger "Wildys World" rarely dishes out 5 star ratings to anyone yet that is exactly what he did for Sonic Bridges debut CD "American dReam". 

"Sonic Bridge plays with strong melodies and poetic words and do both well, but it's his ability to create a world or scenario around the listener that distinguishes him from other singer/songwriters. If you listen with your eyes closed, you might become convinced that you could simply open them and walk out into the worlds and moments that Bridge sings about on American dReam. The fact that many of his themes are universal helps, but Bridge has a singular ability to find that one detail in his lyrics that makes the moment real. This is not a gift that can be learned or taught. American dReam mixes serious social commentary, humor and fantastic songwriting to create a listening experience you won't soon forget. American dReam is magical; a Wildy's World Certified Desert Island Disc. Don't miss out on this one!"

Rating: 5 Stars (Out of 5)

Wildy's World
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