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Music Interview: Rob Sheffield on David Bowie

August 2, 2016
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“It might sound a little kooky comparing David Bowie to poet William Butler Yeats, but they had similar pitfalls as artists.”

Music Review: Singer Bryan Ferry — Seductive Melancholy Wrapped in the Most Elegant of Grooves

August 1, 2016
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Given the realities of music in 2016, it’s good to see a glitter-era icon who’s still alive and kicking.

Music Interview: Prog-rocker Billy Sherwood and His Passion for Yes

July 29, 2016
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“Hey, the more Yes music being played in 2016, the better.”

Fuse Preview: The Lowell Folk Festival at 30 — A Family Affair

July 27, 2016
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Most of the can’t-miss acts on this year’s Lowell Folk Fest roster are artists who make preserving musical traditions a family business.

Book Review and Commentary: Testaments to the Wonderful Ears of Ralph J. Gleason

July 26, 2016
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A writer has to write for the now or to write for the ages. Gleason almost always chose the now, but his best moments go deeper.

Concert Review: Bob Dylan on Tour — No Nostalgia Allowed

July 15, 2016
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The set proved that Bob Dylan remains, among many other things, one of music’s great contrarians.

Fuse Concert Review: Mudcrutch — Tom Petty Escapes Superstardom

June 18, 2016
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Count among Tom Petty’s many talents the ability to trade his superstar role for that of being just another member of the band.

Rock CD Review: Boston’s Gozu — The Dark Side of Being Born Again

June 13, 2016
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With its new album, Revival, Gozu finally unleashes its own demonic roar.

Fuse CD Review: “Day of the Dead” — Not Just for Dead Heads

May 19, 2016
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Day of the Dead upends stereotypes and expectations, providing a compelling, exploratory trip through the Grateful Dead songbook.

Music Feature: The Chandler Travis Philharmonic Blows — a Conversation with Chandler Travis

May 18, 2016
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There’s nothing quite like a Chandler Travis Philharmonic show.

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