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Atticus Ross’ success in creating these pieces results in a listening experience quite a bit more harrowing and evocative than the lush and sunny Beach Boys harmonies people are accustomed to.
It’s the rare breed of rock band that makes such meaningful music so deep into its career.
This year’s fiasco at Rototom Sunsplash proved that political energies can drive great art but have no place when it comes to programming and curation.
Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band brimmed with enthusiasm when he described how one show ended with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings horn players joining his own 11-piece ensemble..
Before This World is a remarkable collection of what James Taylor calls “agnostic hymns, recovery songs and love songs” that stands up to the best of his work.
Despite the neglect from the local media, the Boston blues scene is strong.
A country maverick talks about becoming a bluegrass traditionalist.
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn is uplifting and spirited fun; the performers are having at least as good a time as the audience, and that is always a winning formula.
It may seem a bit like overkill, and in many ways it is, but that all depends on your perspective.
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