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Concert Review: Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gov’t Mule join up for “The Great Inevitable”

September 8, 2025
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The long-anticipated pairing of Gov’t Mule and the Tedeschi Trucks Band turned out to be one of those rare moments when the live performance outshined even the promise on paper.

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Classical Album Review: Anna Clyne’s “Abstractions”

September 6, 2025
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That composer Anna Clyne is a gifted miniaturist is evident in “Abstractions”, a set of five movements offering musical commentary on the works of five contemporary visual artists.

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Musician Interview: Pianist Marcus Roberts — How AI can Support Artists

September 4, 2025
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Pianist Marcus Roberts is aware of the artistic community’s criticism of AI, but maintains an attitude of optimism tempered by realism.

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Rock Album Review: “Mad Dogs & Englishmen Revisited (Live at LOCKN’)” — Inspired Rock ’n’ Soul History

September 3, 2025
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This is a very welcome document, full of compelling performances and layers of rock ’n’ soul history that will hopefully prove foundational for yet another generation of players interested in reaching for the good stuff.

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Musician Interview: Hold Steady’s Craig Finn Gets Ready for Seisiún at Suffolk Downs

September 3, 2025
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Brooklyn indie rock act The Hold Steady will be at Suffolk Downs this weekend.  The band’s frontman, Craig Finn, is a Boston native.

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Latin Jazz Album Reviews: Sumptuously Satisfying Sounds from Roger Glenn and Mike Freeman

September 2, 2025
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Recommendations for albums from multi-instrumentalist Roger Glenn and vibraphonist Mike Freeman.

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Concert Review: Boston Landmarks Orchestra Closes Its Season with Its First Ever Performance of Mahler’s First Symphony

September 1, 2025
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The Boston Landmarks Orchestra offered a rousing valediction for a summer season drawing to a close.

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Jazz Album Review: Aruán Ortiz’s “Créole Renaissance” — A Unique Sound

August 30, 2025
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Aruán Ortiz’s energy, his skill at creating surprises and variations, and his impressive keyboard mastery make his solo album fascinating.

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Jazz Album Review: Keith Jarrett Trio — “At the Deer Head Inn: The Complete Recordings”

August 28, 2025
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At the age of 80, pianist Keith Jarrett can no longer perform, but his legacy is secure. “At the Deer Head Inn” is a significant part of it.

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Rock Concert Review: The Who Bid an Exhilarating Farewell

August 27, 2025
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If this really is the last time that Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey bring The Who out on tour, they are going out on top, leaving a legacy of songs that will undoubtedly stand the test of time for generations to come.

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