Folk

Folk CD Review: Mountain Man’s “Magic Ship” — There’s Magic in Them Thar Hills!

December 9, 2018
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When Vermont’s Mountain Man brings us its Appalachian vocal stylings the trio is venturing into the hollers of both the Green and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Folk CD Review: Lonnie Holley’s “MITH” — An Act of Restoration

November 13, 2018
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Lonnie Holley’s music on MITH  sounds like a choir of better angels whose multi-layered voice is hard on the outside and soft on the inside, like so much Alabama clay.

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Music Preview: Les Poules à Colin — Definitely Not Celtic Lite

August 26, 2018
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Les Poules à Colin specializes in mix-and-match: their music channels old medieval ballads and sugar shack Quebecois dance tunes.

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Lowell Folk Fest Preview: Mariachi Mexico Antiguo’s Journey to New England

July 24, 2018
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Besides passing along the tradition of mariachi to their students, the members of Mariachi Mexico Antiguo perform as an ensemble at local events, including this weekend’s Lowell Folk Festival.

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CD Review/Preview: John Prine — A Teller You Can Bank On

June 11, 2018
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John Prine’s music on The Tree of Forgiveness is alert and nimble – not at all a retreat to the folkie bar.

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Music Feature: Paul Rishell and Annie Raines — In the Spirit of the Masters

March 1, 2018
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There’s not much about the blues that Paul Rishell, 68, and Annie Raines, 48, don’t know or can’t play.

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Music Preview: Winding Down, Childsplay Offers Four More Holiday Concerts

November 9, 2017
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For Bob Childs, the idea of breaking up this joyous, talented musical ensemble is bittersweet.

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Music Preview: Back to the Future — John Sebastian Reunites with Kweskin and Muldaur for Some Jug Band Music

November 8, 2017
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Three jug band legends — John Sebastian, Geoff Muldaur, and Jim Kweskin reunite.

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Music Preview/CD Review: Jon Langford’s “Four Lost Souls”

October 18, 2017
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With Jon Langford, the only certainty is that there will be surprises that make it party time.

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Music Interview: Dave Stuckey — Rockabilly Hero

September 20, 2017
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Dave Stuckey of the Lucky Stars and the Hukilau Hotshots comes to the New England Shakeup.

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