Folk
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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There’s not much about the blues that Paul Rishell, 68, and Annie Raines, 48, don’t know or can’t play.
Read MoreFor Bob Childs, the idea of breaking up this joyous, talented musical ensemble is bittersweet.
Read MoreThree jug band legends — John Sebastian, Geoff Muldaur, and Jim Kweskin reunite.
Read MoreWith Jon Langford, the only certainty is that there will be surprises that make it party time.
Read MoreDave Stuckey of the Lucky Stars and the Hukilau Hotshots comes to the New England Shakeup.
Read MoreJim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur are still mining America’s musical traditions.
Read MoreMost of the can’t-miss acts on this year’s Lowell Folk Fest roster are artists who make preserving musical traditions a family business.
Read MoreJohn Hiatt’s voice has taken on some Tom Waits-like cragginess in recent years.
Read MoreBut dissonance is at the edge of everything you hear at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival — a sound that contains multitudes.
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