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Concert Review: Van Morrison — Working in Overdrive

September 14, 2018
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There were moments during Van Morrison’s 22-song concert Tuesday when he was whipping the band into a frenzy — shouting out song selections before the final notes of the previous tune had fully rung out.

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Rock Preview: Glenn Hughes Sings Deep Purple — Slightly Unhinged

September 13, 2018
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“I went back and listened to the records and watched videos of performances. I got into character for this,” Glenn Hughes confesses.

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Rock Preview: Dawes — Never Predictable

September 11, 2018
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The group’s songs range from the cynical to the sweet without losing their sincerity, and that may be Dawes’ most defining trait as it shifts its musical focal point.

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Rock Concert Review: The Satisfactions of a Wall of Sound

August 28, 2018
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This smaller setting allowed for more casual ease and intimacy between the audience and the band.

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Music Preview/Review: Art-metal, Rock-funksters — Living Colour

July 26, 2018
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Living Colour gives us fair and balanced for those who fear becoming unbalanced.

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Rock Homage: Farewell, Slayer — Metal to the Core

July 24, 2018
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Slayer has been as good and dependable as any band ever has been in rock and roll.

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Lowell Folk Fest Preview: Mariachi Mexico Antiguo’s Journey to New England

July 24, 2018
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Besides passing along the tradition of mariachi to their students, the members of Mariachi Mexico Antiguo perform as an ensemble at local events, including this weekend’s Lowell Folk Festival.

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Book Review: “Dreaming The Beatles” — A Missed Opportunity

July 18, 2018
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Rob Sheffield seemed to have promised a whale of an original tale but delivered only a few goldfish.

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CD Review: Summer Classics…with Strings Attached — The Beach Boys with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

July 3, 2018
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Why would anyone think a good-time rocker like “Fun, Fun, Fun” needed strings?

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Festival Preview: Disc Jam — Still Showcasing Freedom Music

June 5, 2018
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The best festivals, like Disc Jam, build and deliver music-fueled experiences.

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