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TheSouthShoreMagazine.com 55 Award Winners and Industry Insiders end,' but instead seems to constantly be finding a "means to a song." But enough about the song; let's talk about her guitar playing. I remember being a young guitarist and hearing people shred through scales at lightning speed and being blown away. I can recall seeing artists use the instrument in unconventional ways and viewing them as masters. I remember seeing songwriters strum their guitars with such force and gusto that it put me in awe of their passion. It took some time, but after years with the instrument, I began to recognize the difference between a tasteful gimmick and downright craft. Miraglia's playing possesses no gimmick; just downright craft. She has the ability to sound out two instruments within one. Her complex picking patterns serve as the understated MVP in the mechanics of her songs (lyrical content set aside). Her guitar playing possesses the heart of the Delta Bluesmen, the polish and intricacies of country pickers and the swagger of Rock and Roll. Miraglia writes great songs that undoubtedly stand strong without a guitarist of her caliber. Her understated virtuosity on the guitar, however, presents as a "two songs for the price of one," while her steel stringed melodies seem to tell a parallel story to that of the lyrical content. Do you want to know the best part about it? Miraglia frequently plays some of the region's finest small clubs that allow you to see and hear such a wonderful picker up close and personal. Make sure to catch her at The Spire Center in Plymouth on October 14, and tune in at www.DanielleM.com. So, with summer winding down, make sure to get out to many of the local haunts that showcase some of the best talent around! The Snug in downtown Hingham presents acoustic music Friday and Saturday nights. Blues jams at The Next Page in Weymouth every Thursday night. You can find Open Mic Night every Wednesday at Mr. Dooley's in Cohasset as well as every Sunday at The Riverside in Scituate. Head down to The New World Tavern in Plymouth to catch a variety of shows and head over to the BBC across the way for acoustic music on Tuesdays. The River Club in Scituate continues to offer world class entertainment at an intimate venue. Head up to Quincy to Paddy Barry's with live music every Thursday through Saturday. Paddy's is a great spot to hear tomorrow's favorites, while their Thursday nights welcome up and comers. The Tinkers Son in Norwell continues their tradition of entertainment five nights per week. Looking for some great local acts to check out? Check out Chuck McDermott, Sam Chase, Krista Baroni, Sarah Blacker, Steve Smith, Aldous Collins, Jason Dick (formerly of High Hopes Reggae Band), Jeff Rosen, Patrick Coman, Carlin Tripp, Jose Docen and Kali Stoddar Imari. These folks put on great shows and provide plenty of opportunity to see them live! Until next time, folks, this is Jay Psaros with The Beat, here in The South Shore Magazine. Visit www.JayPsarosMusic.com or www.PBandJayRecords.com. Drop me a line; I'd love to hear from you! "Opening (for Boz Scaggs) was Rockland's Jay Psaros, and if it is a daunting task for a solo guitarist, he had the throng in the palm of his hand. Many local fans probably already know what a versatile and dextrous guitarist Psaros is, but not having caught him for a year or so, we were most impressed by how much his vocals have grown. On his own finger-picking dazzler "Just A Young Man," Psaros also sang with warmth and nuance, pulling the audience into his words and earning a big ovation. He's getting a lot of these opening gigs this summer, and it's easy to see why." - The Patriot Ledger 7/26/2015 9