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Newport Folk Festival 2026: Day 2 Delivers Surprises, Tradition, and Unforgettable Performances

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A Slice of Amish Paradise in NH, Courtesy of Weird Al

Millennial nostalgia took over the BankNH Pavilion on Wednesday, July 22 as Weird Al returned to the songs that defined a generation.

by Jaron Jenkins, Jul 25, 2026

Forever Is A Feeling With Lucy Dacus at the Mass MoCA

Lucy Dacus visited the Berkshires for a beautiful show in the courtyard of the Mass MoCA for one of the last stops on her 'Forever Is A Feeling' tour.

by Kayla Simon, Jul 25, 2026

The Forecast Called For A Torrential Djownpour In Portland

Beloved indie rock band Djo, the musical project of multi-hyphenate talent Joe Keery, returned to New England for a sold-out show at Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine, on July 21.

by Samantha Davidson, Jul 23, 2026

Noah Kahan Turns Four Nights at Fenway Into a Defining Moment for New England

What unfolded over four nights at Fenway Park was more than a concert series. It was a celebration of community, storytelling and one of New England's own reaching a career-defining milestone.

by Noah Couitt, Jul 18, 2026

PinkPantheress Touches Down Stateside In Boston

Electro-pop pioneer PinkPantheress touched down stateside in Boston for a sold-out show at MGM Music Hall on May 12th in support of her new album 'Fancy That.'

by Samantha Davidson, May 20, 2026

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Muse at Xfinity Center

This is what a dream feels like... Muse came to Massachusetts and absolutely rocked it. Their new album The WOW! Signal, as I predicted, is one of the best albums they have ever released. And as someone who's been to more than five of their shows, I can

A Wilco Family Reunion

Old friends and new collaborators join forces to foster community at Wilco’s ninth Solid Sound Festival.

Bleachers Forever In Boston

American rock band and New Jersey superstars Bleachers stopped by Boston's MGM Music Hall for an electric two-show stint on June 16th and 17th.

Lord Huron Brings The Cosmic Selector to a Beautiful Night at Red Rocks in Colorado

Lord Huron visited Red Rocks for a sold-out summer night, blending folk-driven storytelling with the natural beauty of Colorado’s most iconic venue.

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Staying in Courtney’s Lane

Courtney Barnett defines rock for 2026 at Roadrunner

GHOST at Mohegan Sun Arena

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Boston and Kurt Russell's Ancestral Discovery: A Trip To Arlington, Massachusetts

A recent genealogical discovery led Hollywood legend Kurt Russell and Boston Russell to the historic town of Arlington. Kurt's 8th great-grandfather was killed killed by the British on the front steps of the Jason Russell House during the Battle of Menotomy. The house is open for tours.

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Gogol Bordello at Roadrunner

The sold-out crowd was more than ready for the gypsy punk legends, and from the moment Eugene Hütz and his bandmates stepped onto the stage, they ignited the venue with a wild, freewheeling energy that few bands can match.

by Gary Alpert, Nov 03, 2024

Dresden Dolls at Roadrunner

The Dresden Dolls made a triumphant return to their hometown at Boston’s Roadrunner on November 2, 2024, in a sold-out show that could only be described as electrifying.

by Gary Alpert, Nov 03, 2024

All Eyes On Lawrence in Boston

Pop-soul sibling duo Gracie and Clyde Lawrence tore up MGM Music Hall on Saturday. The Family Business Tour stopped by Boston for a sold-out closing night set that gave fans a “promotion” in the office of Lawrence.

by Samantha Davidson, Nov 03, 2024