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Come Hear A Mandolin Maestro
The legendary David Grisman is performing at the Chevalier Theatre in Medford, Massachusetts on Friday, April 15th.
David Grisman at Fresh Grass Festival 2014
What better way to relieve the stress of paying your taxes than to go to a show that promises to be amazing.
Another Crowd Favorite Returns To The Lowell Summer Music Series
Peter Wolf & The Midnight Travelers is returning to the Lowell Summer Music Series fresh on the heels of a new album on Saturday, August 20th!
The Newport Folk Festival Added More Great Acts (And I Am Not Surprised)
The Newport Folk Festival continue its lineup announcements and – as expected – they are winners!
Newport Folk Festival Trademarked Logo
A Fabulous Double Bill Announced For The Lowell Summer Music Series
Two musicians I saw at Carnegie Hall a couple of months ago will be appearing at the Lowell Summer Music Series with their respective bands, each performing full sets. Eric Burdon & the Animals and The Edgar Winter Group will appear at the series on Friday, July 22nd!
Fabulous New Field Recordings By John And Alan Lomax
JALOPY RECORDS PARTNERS WITH MISSISSIPPI RECORDS TO RELEASE ‘LOST TRAIN BLUES’ – COMPILED FOR ALAN LOMAX’S 100TH BIRTHDAY WITH NEVER-BEFORE-ISSUED FIELD RECORDINGS
Alan Lomax (Photo by Bill Ferris)
This project excited me when I was told about it. What foresight some people had to make these recordings and preserve them! Read the entire release about this album, but here is a sneak preview of St. James Infirmary.
The Stunning Vocals Of Lisa Fischer
I had no idea what to expect – other than hearing a great vocalist – when I stepped into the auditorium at Newton North High School to see Lisa Fischer, one of the stars of 20 Feet from Stardom, perform at a benefit concert in support of Historic Newton.
Lisa Fischer
The Extended Play Sessions Presents A Chicago Blues Master
The Fallout Shelter at The Extended Play Sessions is pleased that The Nick Moss Band is appearing at the studio on Wednesday, April 13th. Nick is an incredible blues guitarist and his band is killer!
The Nick Moss Band (Official Poster)
Superb Music By A Master
Luther Dickinson appeared at Brighton Music Hall recently with his band called The Cooperators; I was eyeing it, but after a friend who saw one of their other shows told me I must see it, I realized it would be worth doing a two-show night to see it. Wow, what an incredible show! I did not know what to expect, other than great music, but this show exceeded any expectations I may have had.
Luther Dickinson
Come Enjoy Some Terrific Roots Music At The Extended Play Sessions
The Fallout Shelter at The Extended Play Sessions is pleased that ilyAIMY (i love you AND I MISS YOU) returns to the studio on Saturday, April 2nd. The audience at The Extended Play Sessions is in for a treat with this fun roots band!
ilyAIMY (Official Poster)
Here Is Something I Have Gotten Behind
One of the bands I have most enjoyed seeing at The Extended Play Sessions, The Get Right Band, is in the middle of a Kickstarter campaign to produce their next album.
Get Right Band
suze reviews the blues 