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Music Interview: “I Can’t Admit Defeat” — Wussy Carries On

July 23, 2014
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“Music is kind of like a religion in a way, and your heroes become your patron saints.”

Music Review: Matthew Sweet/Tommy Keene –The Indelible Pleasures of Power Pop

July 22, 2014
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One good reason to see Matthew Sweet is that his songs are more immediate live than on CD.

Concert Review: Violinist Joshua Bell and Conductor-Designate Andris Nelsons at Tanglewood

July 22, 2014
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To judge from the BSO’s responsive playing and the audience’s enthusiastic responses, director-designate Andris Nelsons can’t do much wrong these days. Of course, a decade ago, neither could James Levine.

Rock Interview: Singer-Songwriter Tommy Keene — Bringing “Excitement At Your Feet”

July 16, 2014
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The under-appreciated singer-songwriter Tommy Keene is equal parts an aficionado and creator of pop music.

Concert Review: Chanticleer Serves up Plenty of Charm in Rockport

July 15, 2014
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Chanticleer has armies of longtime fans; I am now unquestionably going to join the club.

Fuse Feature: Nothing But a Houseparty — Jamaica Plain Holds its 1st Annual Porchfest

July 15, 2014
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JP Porchfest organizers see it as an opportunity not only to provide grassroots entertainment, but also to launch a community-building event that represents and celebrates the area’s ethnic and artistic diversity.

Fuse Concert Review: Opening Night at the Monadnock Festival, Peterborough Town House

July 14, 2014
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The emphasis of Monadnock’s coming concerts is, quite happily, American music by composers with strong ties to New England. It’s hard to imagine a more appropriate place to hear such fare or a better group of musicians to play it.

Jazz Remembrance: Bassist Charlie Haden — August 6, 1937 – July 11, 2014

July 14, 2014
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“One of the great things about improvisation is that it teaches you the importance of the moment and how to live in that moment and place importance on this life and making this life better.”

Arts Remembrance: Tommy Ramone — Gabba-Gabba Hey, Now and Forever

July 12, 2014
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The late Tommy Ramones’ drumming was as key as any component in the band’s makeup.

Music Interview: Guitarist and Singer Tobin Sprout — the George Harrison of Guided by Voices

July 10, 2014
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Since then, they have remained as indefatigable as ever in terms of writing, recording, and touring.

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