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Rock Concert Review: Billy Joel — A Seamless Show

September 16, 2019
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Billy Joel remains in fine voice and his versatile bandmates provided his songs with grace and fire power that fleshed out his casual but punchy onstage prowess.

Rock Concert Review: The Who — Recounting Their Amazing Journey

September 16, 2019
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The Who – arguably the third cog in British rock royalty behind the Beatles and the Rolling Stones – delivered more than a nostalgic run through the hits at Fenway Park on Friday.

Music Feature: Funny Tales and Flying Fingers — Keyboard Whiz Rick Wakeman Steps Out

September 15, 2019
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Prog legend Rick Wakeman is grumpy — becoming a septuagenarian means he can no longer party like it’s 1969.

Rock Concert Review: Fontaines D.C. — From Dublin With Love

September 12, 2019
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Fontaines D.C. are gonna be big, or at least as big as a real rock band can be these days. And they’re making it all look effortless.

Rock Concert Review: Jack White with the Raconteurs — Very Much in the Moment

September 12, 2019
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On the same week that heavy prog-rockers Tool scored the No. 1 album in the country, it was great to see Jack White let down his wavy black hair, smile a bunch, and kick out the jams with his buddies.

Rock Feature: Roger Daltrey of The Who — How Can He Afford to Tour?

September 12, 2019
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If there is any theme that runs throughout the story of Roger Daltrey’s life as he tells it, it’s that he has always needed more money to – as he so folksily puts it – “pay the bills.”

Music Preview: The Waterboys Bring the Action to Boston and Northampton

September 11, 2019
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The Waterboys has always existed as Mike Scott’s vehicle for his egalitarian musical vision.

Music Interview: No Way To Slow Down — Ian Anderson Marks 50 Years of Jethro Tull in America

September 2, 2019
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Jethro Tull founder Ian Anderson brings the group’s classics to Medford’s Chevalier Theatre on September 11.

Rock Album Review: Tool’s “Fear Inoculum” — No Surprises

September 2, 2019
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Fear Inoculum is not a bad album. It’s not a great album either, and Tool has made some great albums.

Rock Concert Review: The Australian Pink Floyd Show — A Very Worthy Tribute

August 28, 2019
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I’m able to pull the stick out of my ass long enough to enjoy a tribute performance when it is worthy, and the Australian Pink Floyd Show is more than that.

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