<p> A strong Vineyard contingent turned out to help warm the new House of Blues in Boston last Saturday night. It was an old-home night of sorts, with singer-songwriter Carly Simon making an unscheduled appearance to dance and belt out a number on stage with Dan Akyroyd. Judy Belushi Pisano, a Vineyard Haven resident and widow of John, one of the original Blues Brothers, was a key mover in getting the Vineyard crowd to Boston — and on its feet. But truth to tell, few Islanders need much of an excuse to get off the rock in February.</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p>
Carly Simon and Dan Aykroyd share a song.
Carly Simon and Dan Aykroyd share a song.
A strong Vineyard contingent turned out to help warm the new House of Blues in Boston last Saturday night. It was an old-home night of sorts, with singer-songwriter Carly Simon making an unscheduled appearance to dance and belt out a number on stage with Dan Akyroyd. Judy Belushi Pisano, a Vineyard Haven resident and widow of John, one of the original Blues Brothers, was a key mover in getting the Vineyard crowd to Boston — and on its feet. But truth to tell, few Islanders need much of an excuse to get off the rock in February.
From Left: Louis Larsen, Beth Larsen, Bob Mone, Alan Bilzerian and Gayle Mone.
From Left: Louis Larsen, Beth Larsen, Bob Mone, Alan Bilzerian and Gayle Mone.
Rob Scherer, Laurel Reddington and Ray Whittiker.
Rob Scherer, Laurel Reddington and Ray Whittiker.
Judy Belushi Pisano and Jim Belushi.
Judy Belushi Pisano and Jim Belushi.
Jim Belushi gets down.
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