Keith Powers: Destruction of the sanctuary
We should be remembering this summer’s Quarry Dance at Flat Ledge in Rockport, which brought us closer to the inner and outer beauty that exists everywhere.But we won’t.We should be talking about...
View ArticleThe Suitcase Junket to perform first 2018 show at The Sinclair
Wretched tchotchkes defy all expectations under the relentless beatings of a determined musician. Deformed forks, dusty luggage and a dirty shoe forget their haggard appearances and become useful once...
View ArticleJazz singer Haley Peltz brings the sounds of Brazil to Ryles
The musical journey of Haley Peltz began back in her hometown of Lincoln, where she listened to her parents’ record collection – Motown, Beatles, James Taylor – learned to play the recorder, took a few...
View ArticleThe Boston Celtic Music Festival turns 15 and keeps growing
In celebration of its 15th anniversary, the Boston Celtic Music Festival is shaking things up in the best way possible: It’s expanding. Previous presentations of the annual event, which has a permanent...
View ArticleOboe man Olivier Stankiewicz brings classical sounds to TCAN
If you knew his various musical tastes, you probably wouldn’t guess what Olivier Stankiewicz will be playing when he pays a visit to The Center for Arts in Natick on Jan. 25. Speaking by phone from...
View ArticleMadeleine & Salomon add French accent to American Songbook
When the duo of Madeleine & Salomon takes the stage at the Lilypad in Cambridge on Jan. 31, their introduction will probably go something like, “Please welcome, from Paris, performing music from...
View ArticleBig Head Todd to bring hits and more
Big Head Todd and the Monsters are at heart a power trio built around the dazzling guitar work of Todd Park Mohr, and like many rock bands of that ilk they owe a major debt to the blues.That’s a source...
View ArticleDuxbury's Juliana Hatfield to perform at Hot Stove Cool Music
Duxbury-raised singer-songwriter Juliana Hatfield has long since arrived at the point in her career where she does what she wants, wherever and however inspiration may strike. That accounts for the...
View ArticleMusic: Wood Brothers speak the 'Truth'
The Wood Brothers' musical careers were steaming along very nicely in their separate paths, which was only a problem because it limited the time they could spend making music together. Chris Wood, who...
View ArticleMUSIC: Dan Masterson celebrates his new album at Thunder Road.
When you interview a musician, it’s wise to get in the important questions right away. So when singer-songwriter-pianist Dan Masterson phoned from his home in Brighton to talk about his new album “When...
View ArticleQuincy musician awarded $50,000 fellowship from United States Artists
Panamanian jazz great, Quincy resident and artistic director of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Danilo Pérez has been named a 2018 United States Artists Fellow.Pérez is one of 45 artists and...
View ArticleRock-a-billy takes over Brockton Saturday with Rick Derringer
There are no plans or tours laid out months in advance for rocker Rick Derringer these days. Basically he just performs as often as he can, and as often as his typically busy calendar permits, because...
View ArticleClassical performers fill the dreary months with bright and beautiful music:...
Just get through the next two months. That’s the idea, right? It’s the dead of winter, the holidays are done, and all that’s left is the wait for those first crocuses.Some music can help - and there’s...
View ArticleNewport Music Festival to mark 50th year of classical concerts
After five decades of concerts, there’s a lot to choose from.“When I was thinking about this summer,” says the Newport Music Festival’s new executive director, Pamela Pantos, “first I thought of what...
View ArticleLaura Cortese doesn't hold back with 'Pace Myself'
There’s a curious bit of a text at the start of Laura Cortese & the Dance Cards’ recent music video,” “Pace Myself.”“This song represent the words we hear from lovers, family, teachers, and friends...
View ArticleJazz drummer Yoron Israel to perform in Brockton
It apparently wasn’t enough for drummer Yoron Israel to be co-chairing the Percussion Department at Berklee, an in-demand sideman for both live performance and studio work, and the leader of three...
View ArticlePhilip Glass concerto among works in concert Feb. 11 at Mechanics Hall
WORCESTER — So far pianist Simone Dinnerstein has given seven public concert performances of contemporary classical composer Philip Glass' new Piano Concerto No. 3, a work he wrote for her.The concerto...
View ArticleLiz Longley gets heavy on 'Weightless'
Liz Longley's songs unleash a powerful range of emotions, to the point where her most personal lyrics have brought audiences to tears.A 2010 graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Longley has...
View ArticleMusic: Seth Lakeman: Touring with Plant is a game-changer
Robert Plant's solo career has been one of constant exploration, as the former Led Zeppelin vocalist seeks out new and ever more intriguing musical styles, from all sorts of world music to his...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Fingerpickin' good at the Joe Val Bluegrass Fest
FRAMINGHAM - The 33rd Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, which continues Saturday and Sunday at the Framingham Sheraton, has a full slate of performances on two stages, more than 60 workshops and education...
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