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Ben Harper Comes To The Boston Opera House For An Acoustic Evening

Posted by Andrew on August 30th, 2012

Ben Harper has been putting out a mix of blues, soul, reggae and funk for almost 20 years. He has released over twelve albums of studio and live recordings and has formed numerous bands throughout his career. On October 5th he will play an intimate night of music at the Boston Opera House, a show sure to showcase his gifted voice and beautiful guitar work. (more)

Bob Dylan Launches New Tour And A New Album

Posted by Andrew on August 29th, 2012

At 71 years old Bob Dylan sees no sign of slowing down. His 35th(!) studio album is due out on September 11th of this year and to go with the new album he’s hit the road, this time on tour with former Dire Straits frontman and guitarist Mark Knopfler. (more)

Branch Safe as Gaffney, Stallworth Headline Patriots Cuts

Posted by Andy on August 29th, 2012

The New England Patriots have been forced to make several tough decisions as they trim their roster down to 75 players. Veteran receivers Jabar Gaffney and Donte’ Stallworth were among the many players released by the Patriots earlier this week. (more)

The Weeknd Ushers In A New Breed Of R&B

Posted by Andrew on August 29th, 2012

Throughout 2011, the internet saw a trilogy of free releases by an act only known as The Weeknd. With each release the public began to know more and more about this mysterious figure with the incredible voice and conflicted, yet compelling lyrics. (more)

Cherington Promises ‘Disciplined’ Spending in 2013

Posted by Andy on August 28th, 2012

In the aftermath of sending away Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett while creating over $260 million in cap space, Red Sox GM Ben Cherington is set up to rebuild and has vowed to make more “disciplined” decisions going forward. (more)

The Triumphant Return Of Cat Power

Posted by Andrew on August 27th, 2012

It’s been six years since Chan Marshall, the identity behind Cat Power, has put out an album full of original music. She returns with Sun, full of uplifting songs marking a radical change in sound and possibly becoming one of her greatest albums ever. (more)

Patriots Sign Hernandez to 5-Year Deal

Posted by Andy on August 27th, 2012

The New England Patriots have officially locked up TE Aaron Hernandez long-term, signing the three-year player to a contract extension worth $40 million to keep him in a Pats uniform through 2018. (more)

Dispatch Marks Comback With A Fresh New Album

Posted by Andrew on August 24th, 2012

I can place myself to the exact moment when I first learned of Dispatch. It was around 2003 and there were lots of acoustic-based singer songwriter types clogging up the radio stations. But one day, skipping class a friend played me “The General” and I stopped him and had to ask, “Who is this?”. (more)

Red Sox Put Adrian Gonzalez on Waivers

Posted by Andy on August 24th, 2012

Boston first baseman Adrian Gonzalez was placed on trade waivers and claimed by the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this afternoon. The Red Sox have 72 hours to pull Gonzalez back off of waivers, work out a trade with the Dodgers, or allow the Dodgers to simply pickup his contract. The eight-year veteran has $127 million and six years remaining on his current deal. (more)

Peter Gabriel Takes So Back To The Stage

Posted by Andrew on August 23rd, 2012

In 1986 Peter Gabriel, former lead singer of Genesis, released his groundbreaking album So. Already five albums into his solo career, So saw Gabriel producing songs more pop oriented such as “In Your Eyes” and the legendary “Sledgehammer”, which produced the most played music video ever on MTV. (more)

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