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Concert Review: The English Beat at Lowell Summer Music Series

August 19, 2019
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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.

Music Interview: At 73, Dave Mason is Feelin’ (and Playin’) (and Singin’) Alright

August 17, 2019
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A talk with Dave Mason,  a R&R Hall of Famer who will be performing with Electric Hot Tuna at the Wilbur.

Music Review: Best New Album of July 2019

August 16, 2019
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Chance’s The Big Day beautifully blends authentic passion with superior talent and special guests with star power.

Rock CD Review: Sleater-Kinney’s “The Center Won’t Hold” — Mom + Pop

August 15, 2019
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This album lacks the desperation, the immediacy, the sheer power that made Sleater-Kinney essential in its original decade.

Music Commentary: In Brian Wilson’s World, Bad Vibrations Are Never Far Away

August 9, 2019
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The recent death of longtime guitarist Nicky Wonder just the latest setback for pop genius Brian Wilson

Rock Concert Review: Queen + Adam Lambert — Close to the Real Thing

August 7, 2019
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Now more than ever, “the people,” of all ages, want Queen. How lucky we are that Lambert, May, and Taylor are willing and able to deliver.

Arts Fuse Podcast #18: The End of an Era

August 4, 2019
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Have no fear! The Arts Fuse podcast will be returning soon in a new format.

Rock Concert Review: The Struts — A New Charismatic Force

August 1, 2019
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Luke Spiller of the Struts: probably rock’s most commanding frontman since Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, and Steven Tyler in their prime.

Music Preview: Tribute to Jerry Garcia — An Homage to his Musical Spirit

July 29, 2019
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“They created an alternative to the pop music model, and it’s been very powerful. It’s a whole world unto itself.”

Rock Concert Review: Steve Miller Band with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

July 27, 2019
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The most accurate name for this summer’s Steve Miller/Marty Stuart tour would be “When Two Music Geeks Collide.”

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