The man behind Om, Grails, and Lilacs & Champagne talks about his new album as Holy Sons.
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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES: EXPLODING IN SOUND RECORDS THROWS A WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA
Pile, Krill, Kal Marks, Palehound, Gnarwhal, and more will gather in support of Boston's DIY label.
REVIEW: STEELY DAN AND ELVIS COSTELLO @ BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION, 7/30
Fagen reminded me of a Jewish Ray Charles, with his distinct head movements behind the keyboard and mic mimicking the great artist.
CELTIC ESCAPE: SOUL STIRRING TRADITIONAL MUSIC IN NOVA SCOTIA
If you’ve had enough of the Boston scene and are craving an aural adventure with mettle (not metal, ahem) and authenticity, Nova Scotia has it going on.
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: WHY SUFJAN STEVENS SHOULD HAVE HEADLINED DAY 2
Statistically speaking, the folk troubadour shouldn't have been beaten out by The Decemberists -- but this is music, not math.
COMMUTE OF THE LIVING DEAD: 3 2 1 CONTACTS!
NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL: ROGER WATERS CLEARS THE RAIN ON DAY ONE
Newport Folk Festival kicks off in grand style with a surprise headlining pairing of Roger Waters and My Morning Jacket, joined by Lucius providing background vocals.
MID-SUMMER MUSIC
As the long days of summer burn hot through the mid-season months, it’s important to get the right lineup of live music on one’s agenda in order to squeeze all the fun-juice out of summer’s bountiful fruit.
COMMUTE OF THE LIVING DEAD: ONCE AGAIN FROM THE TOP
RYLEY WALKER: PART COSMIC TROUBADOUR, PART PUNK ROCKER
Do you want another dumpy white dude playing acoustic guitar and singing about his girlfriend? No, let's go far out.