The Charlestown Patriot

'Charlestown' is Debut CD of Local Rock Group

April 13, 1995

The Immigrants with Bill Sheridan (left) on guitar and vocals and his brother Dan Sheridan (right) as drummer, have just released their debut CD called "Charlestown." This rock 'n roll duo have lived in Charlestown for the past three years, are proud to call the town home and thus named the CD in its honor.

The Immigrants can be seen this coming Saturday night, April 15, at The Causeway at The Penalty Box, 35 Causeway St., across from Boston Garden.

Music Review: Jackie Boy — "This is a polished single!"

Jackie Boy takes me back to Alternative Rock Anthems like
The Pixies' "Here Comes Your Man" and Weezer's "Buddy Holly"

by Ama Cruz

Boston, MA - July 6th, 2024 — I'd just like to begin by expressing how much I love the name of this band, The Immigrants, as well as the name of this song, Jackie Boy - Requiem for a Slugger.

The instrumental performances of the drums and guitar takes me back to beloved 90s grunge alternative rock anthems like The Pixies' "Here Comes Your Man" and Weezer's "Buddy Holly" with the melodic guitars, and roughness, yet a song that makes you want to dance -- like Jackie Boy. This is a polished single!

With the sound of a baseball game and a cheering crowd, rooting for our underdog, Jackie Boy, The Immigrants blend a cool melodic, surf-rock guitar, a superb vocal performance, reminiscent of Black Francis of The Pixies, or Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth. This is classic alternative rock at its best!

Jackie Boy will be deeply appreciated by audiences who love alt. rock, grunge, shoegazing, and noise pop. For audiences who love live performances, or anyone seeking REAL and raw music these days, given the pop, synth and auto-tune world we are living in, be sure to check out The Immigrants.

About The Reviewer: Ama Cruz is an instrumentalist, writer, and has over a decade of professional experience in arts management, including her time working for Sony’s Latin/Jazz PR division. She has contributed as a music journalist and editor for other publications.

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