Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings

Music Feature: The Wheels of Soul Tour — A Soul Revue on a Couple of Hits of Acid

July 16, 2015
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Derek Trucks of the Tedeschi Trucks Band brimmed with enthusiasm when he described how one show ended with Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings horn players joining his own 11-piece ensemble..

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Coming Attractions: It’s Summertime and the Music Is Free

July 20, 2012
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There’s no such thing as a free lunch, but in Boston this summer (and throughout the year) free concerts are as easy to find as upset fans at Fenway Park.

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Fuse Flash: Newport Folk Festival 2010 review

August 18, 2010
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The 51st Newport Folk Festival ended on Sunday with 35 acts over 3 days. When all is said and done, you could argue that this is no longer a festival about folk music, but two of the elder statesman that appeared this year—Richie Havens and Levon Helm (of The Band fame)—served as an inspiring bridge…

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