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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Music Interview: Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur

September 22, 2016
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Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur are still mining America’s musical traditions.

Fuse Preview: The Lowell Folk Festival at 30 — A Family Affair

July 27, 2016
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Most of the can’t-miss acts on this year’s Lowell Folk Fest roster are artists who make preserving musical traditions a family business.

Music Review: Singer/Songwriter John Hiatt — Making a Cranky Sort of Peace

May 7, 2016
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John Hiatt’s voice has taken on some Tom Waits-like cragginess in recent years.

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