Monthly Archives: February 2019

Another Amazing Artist Is Coming To The Lowell Summer Music Series

Angélique Kidjo, one of my favorite African artists (and one of my favorite artists, period) is coming to the Lowell Summer Music Series. She will appear at Boarding House Park on Sunday, July 14th! I have seen her several times (including last night at World Music’s CrashFest) and already cannot wait to see her again! I believe she is the first African musician to headline a show at the Series (many African performers have appeared at the Lowell Folk Festival over the years, however).

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The Lowell Summer Music Series Adds A Fabulous Trio To The Lineup

I’m With Her, a trio composed of Aoife O’Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, and Sara Watkins, has been announced for the 2019 season of the Lowell Summer Music Series (okay, Sara Watkins appeared at the Series with Nickel Creek at one of that band’s last shows). They will appear at Boarding House Park on Friday, July 19th! I have seen this band several times and I think they are a fabulous addition to the lineup.

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Luck Reunion 2019 – Here I Come!

The lineup for the 2019 Luck Reunion, held outside Austin, Texas during South by South West, was announced yesterday and as always it is amazing! Personal favorites include Willie Nelson, Steve Earle, Langhorne Slim, Mavis Staples, and Nathaniel Rateliff.

Other artists I have yet to, but have been wanting to, see include Low Cut Connie, Billy Strings, Yola and Sunny War.

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Second Announcement For The Lowell Summer Music Series Is A Winner!

Another first timer to the Lowell Summer Music Series was announced – The Record Company – will take the stage at Boarding House Park on Saturday, July 13th! I have only seen this band once but thoroughly enjoyed the show and think they will be spectacular at this venue.

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The Summer of 2019 – The 30th Anniversary Of The Lowell Summer Music Series – Starts Well!

First timers to the Lowell Summer Music Series – The Beach Boys – will take the stage at Boarding House Park on Thursday, August 15th!

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RIP Mike Ledbetter, 1985-2019

I was devastated by the news of Mike Ledbetter‘s untimely death at the way-too-young age of 33 last week. My heart breaks for him, his family and friends. I am fortunate to have been able to call him a friend…

Brothers…

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