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The Last Waltz coming to The Bull Run in Shirley MA on August 25th

The Last Waltz coming to The Bull Run in Shirley MA on August 25th

Rev Tor Band and Music in Common join forces to re-create The Band’s classic concert film The Last Waltz, live at Bull Run Restaurant in Shirley, MA on Sunday, August 25, 2013 (Shirley, MA) July 25, 2013 – Music in Common and the Rev Tor Band announce a special live performance of The Band’s classic […]

Wachusett Valley Music Festival scheduled for September 14, Amy Ray headlines

Wachusett Valley Music Festival scheduled for September 14, Amy Ray headlines

The Wachusett Music Series and the Wachusett Valley Music Festival (formerly, Wachusett Valley Folk Festival) has brought world-class musicians to its intimate, inspirational, often sold-out events. It’s probably safe to say that many folks view the event as The Little Festival That Could. Their annual festival (voted one of The op Summer Festivals in New […]

Music journalist discusses his favorite beers, ales, meads, and wine

Music journalist discusses his favorite beers, ales, meads, and wine

When people offer to buy me a beer or drink at a show, I usually turn them down. That’s not because of any journalistic ethical clause about not accepting gratuities. If your music is lame, I simply won’t write about it. I usually order only a Coca Cola at venues. I need to remain clear-head, […]

Arthur James Band rocked Boondocks Tavern; more popular than Jesus Christ?

Arthur James Band rocked Boondocks Tavern; more popular than Jesus Christ?

Arthur James Band played the “after party” for Barnfull Of Blues at Boondocks Tavern last night. Performing outside in the cool evening air, James and his rhythm section delivered some smoking blues and called others from the festival up to jam with them. The two year old Weare, New Hampshire Boondocks Tavern is located not […]

Royalty Of Rock show blew the roof off, Erick Preston returns to the stage

Royalty Of Rock show blew the roof off, Erick Preston returns to the stage

The Rock Royalty Tour show at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket Rhode Island last night was a blast of classic rock from tribute bands that knew what they were doing. There isn’t a bad seat at the Stadium. The sound system was totally professional and John “Johnny Light Boy” Normington presented great visuals that made […]