Rock

Rock Feature: Roger Daltrey of The Who — How Can He Afford to Tour?

September 12, 2019
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If there is any theme that runs throughout the story of Roger Daltrey’s life as he tells it, it’s that he has always needed more money to – as he so folksily puts it – “pay the bills.”

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Music Preview: The Waterboys Bring the Action to Boston and Northampton

September 11, 2019
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The Waterboys has always existed as Mike Scott’s vehicle for his egalitarian musical vision.

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Music Interview: No Way To Slow Down — Ian Anderson Marks 50 Years of Jethro Tull in America

September 2, 2019
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Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson brings the group’s classics to Medford’s Chevalier Theatre on September 11.

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Rock Album Review: Tool’s “Fear Inoculum” — No Surprises

September 2, 2019
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Fear Inoculum is not a bad album. It’s not a great album either, and Tool has made some great albums.

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Rock Concert Review: The Australian Pink Floyd Show — A Very Worthy Tribute

August 28, 2019
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I’m able to pull the stick out of my ass long enough to enjoy a tribute performance when it is worthy, and the Australian Pink Floyd Show is more than that.

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Rock Concert Review: Mark Knopfler — Brilliant in Boston

August 25, 2019
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Dire Straits and its string of hits made Mark Knopfler a well-known figure, but going solo gave him freedom to present a wider range songs.

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Rock Concert Review: Hot Tuna and Dave Mason at the Wilbur

August 23, 2019
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With a powerful partnership, the possibilities for Hot Tuna, it seems, are endless.

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Concert Review: The English Beat at Lowell Summer Music Series

August 19, 2019
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Mainstay singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Wakeling and the band were in fine form in Lowell, whipping through a hit-laden 90-minute set to an enthusiastic crowd.

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Music Interview: At 73, Dave Mason is Feelin’ (and Playin’) (and Singin’) Alright

August 17, 2019
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A talk with Dave Mason,  a R&R Hall of Famer who will be performing with Electric Hot Tuna at the Wilbur.

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Music Review: Best New Album of July 2019

August 16, 2019
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Chance’s The Big Day beautifully blends authentic passion with superior talent and special guests with star power.

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