
An electric 60th anniversary for the Newport Folk Festival
NEWPORT, RI – Saturday was the 60th anniversary of the monumental “Dylan goes electric” performance at the Newport Folk Festival. Rumors circulated at this... Read more.

Memorable moments from this year’s Boston Calling
The Boston Calling music festival returned to the Harvard Athletic Complex in Allston Friday-Sunday, 12 years after it debuted at City Hall Plaza in Boston. Some... Read more.

Lynn Auditorium celebrates 20th anniversary of rebirth
LYNN — In 2001, Edward J. (Chip) Clancy had just been elected mayor. His chief of staff, Jamie Marsh, asked a City Hall custodian to give him a tour of the 1948... Read more.

Raw Art Works preps for BASH 2025
LYNN — It’s Monday afternoon and the first-floor space at Raw Art Works’ (RAW) 37 Central Square headquarters is a mess. Paint brushes and art supplies litter... Read more.

This year’s Newport Folk Festival featured music, politics, and dragonflies
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Newport Folk Festival has a rich history of supporting civil rights and standing up for working men and women. Ever since Lynn-born jazz promoter... Read more.

Peabody’s Justin Clancy finds his Calling
BOSTON–“Ten years ago, I was a homeless heroin addict, now here I am on stage at Boston Calling,” said Justin Clancy, wiping the sweat from his forehead and... Read more.

Newport Folk Festival features tons of folks
NEWPORT, R.I. – The Newport Folk Festival has evolved and changed direction many times in the years since Lynn-born jazz promoter George Wein, singer/activist... Read more.

Newport folklore was born in Lynn
NEWPORT, RI — The unexpected and unbelievable always seem to occur at the iconic Newport Folk Festival, which was founded by Lynn native George Wein and singer/activist... Read more.

The perfect Father’s Day gift for golfers
BROOKLINE – It’s Father’s Day and hundreds of dads and sons/daughters are walking around The Country Club’s pristine golf course, sharing their special day... Read more.

Boston Calling serves up a wet and wild weekend
CAMBRIDGE – The Boston Calling music festival returned to the grounds at Harvard University’s athletic complex over the weekend for the first time since the... Read more.