By Karen Schlosberg Mainstay singer/songwriter/guitarist Dave Wakeling and the band were in fine form in Lowell, whipping through a hit-laden 90-minute set to an enthusiastic crowd. The English Beat has always embraced both love and social justice in its music, from joy to anger. Now in its 40th year, the Birmingham, England-bred band was born […]
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Music Interview: At 73, Dave Mason is Feelin’ (and Playin’) (and Singin’) Alright
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Music Review: Best New Album of July 2019
Chance’s The Big Day beautifully blends authentic passion with superior talent and special guests with star power.
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This album lacks the desperation, the immediacy, the sheer power that made Sleater-Kinney essential in its original decade.
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Music Preview: Tribute to Jerry Garcia — An Homage to his Musical Spirit
“They created an alternative to the pop music model, and it’s been very powerful. It’s a whole world unto itself.”
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The most accurate name for this summer’s Steve Miller/Marty Stuart tour would be “When Two Music Geeks Collide.”