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DIG 23.02 – 1/28/21

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AROUND MY WAY: THE PULL UP

Written by G. VALENTINO BALL Posted March 28, 2018 Filed Under: FEATURES, MUSIC, Non-fiction

The latest quarterly expression of their mutual affection, the Pull Up, will showcase the area’s emerging and established talent. But for this unique crew, it’s not just about seeing artists perform live—it’s about the building of community that comes from regular connections, and fixing systems that for too long have denied people an equal shot.

Filed Under: FEATURES, MUSIC, Non-fiction Tagged With: Around My Way, BINJ, Boston, Boston History, Cambridge, DJs, Dutch Rebelle, Geespin, hip hop, KBX, Killer BoomBox, live music, Marquis Neal, Massachusetts, MCs, Middle East, Music, NEONE, producers, The Channel, The Pull Up, the rat

THE PERCEPTIONISTS SURVIVE DEATH TO MAKE ‘RESOLUTION’

Written by GEORGE HASSETT Posted August 14, 2017 Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC

One person who isn’t called out by name—the current president of the United States.

Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC Tagged With: Akrobatik, battle, Black Dialogue, Boston Hip Hop, Boston rap, Fakts One, MC, Middle East, Mr. Lif, Resolution, The Perceptionists, UMASS-Boston

FOTOBOM: DR OCTAGON, MR LIF, GOLDEN AGE @ MIDDLE EAST, 02JUN17

Written by TIM BUGBEE Posted June 8, 2017 Filed Under: Fotobom, MUSIC, Notes from the Scene, Reviews

Kool Keith celebrates the 20th birthday of seminal hip-hop record Dr. Octagonecologyst with partners Dan the Automator and DJ Qbert in two.

Filed Under: Fotobom, MUSIC, Notes from the Scene, Reviews Tagged With: Cambridge, Dan the Automator, DJ Qbert, Dr. Octagon, Dr. Octagonecologyst, Fotobom, golden age, hip hop, Kool Keith, Middle East, Mr. Lif, rap, Table Manners

PASS THE MIC: GET READY FOR YOUR UPCOMING CAMBRIDGE SEDER WITH KOSHA DILLZ

Written by DIG STAFF Posted April 11, 2017 Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC

Try writing down five things that you are happy with in your life. Maybe instead of going on Instagram and Snapchat in the morning.

Filed Under: Interviews, MUSIC Tagged With: Cambridge, Kosha Dillz, Middle East, Passover, Seder

SAME SHIT, STL GLD: MOE POPE AND THE ARCITYPE RETURN WITH MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER DOPE RAP ALBUM

Written by CHRIS FARAONE Posted February 14, 2017 Filed Under: FEATURES, Interviews, MUSIC, Non-fiction

SAME SHIT, STL GLD: MOE POPE AND THE ARCITYPE RETURN WITH MORE THAN JUST ANOTHER DOPE RAP ALBUM

Filed Under: FEATURES, Interviews, MUSIC, Non-fiction Tagged With: avenue, Boston, Christopher Talken, gentrification, hip hop, Middle East, moe pope, Music, STL GLD, The Arcitype

FOTOBOM: ULTIMATE PAINTING, EZTV, DOUG TUTTLE @ MIDDLE EAST, 04DEC16

Written by TIM BUGBEE Posted December 15, 2016 Filed Under: Fotobom, MUSIC, Reviews

It’s rare for a side project to vault to the top of the priority list, but in Ultimate Painting’s case, it’s hard to argue against it. As far as emphasis on priority, it’s not entirely true; co-leader Jack Cooper continues to release work with Mazes, but Veronica Falls has ...  read more

Filed Under: Fotobom, MUSIC, Reviews Tagged With: Captured Tracks, Doug Tuttle, EZTV, Fotobom, Jack Cooper, James Hoare, live music, Middle East, psych/pop, Trouble In Mind Records, Ultimate Painting

BANDS + MIDDLE EAST UNITE TO HOST BENEFIT FOR VICTIMS OF CAMBRIDGE FIRE

Written by DIG STAFF Posted December 13, 2016 Filed Under: A+E, MUSIC, NEWS+OPINIONS

The benefit proceeds will be donated to those affected and displaced by the fire. Talent includes The James Montgomery Blues Band, Tigerman Woah, Lady Pills, STL GLD, Killer Cortez and more to be announced.

Filed Under: A+E, MUSIC, NEWS+OPINIONS Tagged With: Cambridge fire, James Montgomery Blues Band, Killer Cortez, Lady Pills, Middle East, STL GLD, Tigerman WOAH!

DIG THIS: #TEXTSTYLE, BEER SUMMIT, AND STEAK!

Written by DIG STAFF Posted April 13, 2016 Filed Under: DigThis

Your to-do list for the week

Filed Under: DigThis Tagged With: Beer Summit, Boston Marathon, Castle, DTCV, finish line, Grill 23, MFA, Middle East, O'Brien's Pub, Park Plaza, ribeye, textstyle, Titletown

DIG THIS: SLAYER, BRUINS, BOSTON CARES

Written by DIG STAFF Posted March 2, 2016 Filed Under: DigThis

A great week for headbangers who like to do volunteer work

Filed Under: DigThis Tagged With: bruins, Harpoon Brewery, HOB, house of blues, Middle East, NHL, Panthers, Slayer, St. Patrick's Festival, Tauk, The Armory, Winter Farmers Market, Wobblesauce

DIG THIS: GOLDEN GIRLS LIVE!, SOULELUJAH!, THE MOTH

Written by DIG STAFF Posted January 27, 2016 Filed Under: DigThis

No snow. No Pats game. No excuses. Now go out and have fun.

Filed Under: DigThis Tagged With: Allaan Rayman, Animal Flag, brighton music hall, club cafe, Communion Boston, Critical Breakdown, Donald Trump, Golden Girls Live!, Hibernian Hall, Laugh Boston, Lolo, Middle East, Mothers, Nashua, New Hampshire, Soulelujah!, The Moth, town hall, zuzu

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