Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble rolls to semifinals
After a thrilling first round featuring 24 of the finest local bands over 6 nights, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble will move on to it semifinal round this week. Get all the details, inside.
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Schedule set for 2013 Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble
After revealing the field of 24 participants for Boston’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble, event organizer Anngelle Wood of WZLX’s Boston Emissions has announced the schedule for the 34th edition of the legendary battle of the bands. Get all the details, inside.
Field set for 34th Annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble
Returning for its 34th edition, Boston’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble will kick off next month with 24 bands participating. Organized by Anngelle Wood of WZLX’s Boston Emissions, the legendary battle of the bands will kick off on Sunday, April 7 and continue over the course of three weeks at TT the Bear’s Place in Cambridge. Find out who will be performing, inside.
Nominations revealed for New England Music Awards
Organizers for the New England Music Awards have revealed the full list of nominees for the 2013 ceremony. Leading the way with three nominations each are Grace Potter and The Nocturnals, Anais Micthell, Ryan Montbleu Band and Air Traffic Controller. Find out who else got nominated and how you can vote for the winners, inside.
Karmin, Mean Creek top 2012 Boston Music Awards
Diversity ruled at the 25th annual Boston Music Awards, held Sunday night at the Liberty Hotel. Find out who picked up new hardware alongside pop stars Karmin and rockers Mean Creek, inside.
Nominations revealed for 2012 Boston Music Awards
Organizers for the Boston Music Awards have revealed this year’s nominees. Amanda Palmer, Karmin, Mean Creek, David Wax Museum, Debo Band and Gem Club led the way with three nominations each. Get all the details, inside.
Bowery Presents to open new venue, The Sinclair
Cambridge will welcome a brand new a live-music venue and restaurant this fall when The Sinclair opens in Harvard Square. The new club will be operated through a joint venture between The Bowery Presents and Chef Michael Schlow. Get all the details, including the list of scheduled shows, inside.
Ryan Montbleau excited for return to Naukabout
It’s summertime so that can only mean one thing for the Ryan Montbleau Band: a busy schedule of shows. Known for constantly touring, the local group has been making frequent appearances at northeast venues this summer and this weekend they find themselves at Cape Cod’s Naukabout Music Festival. With that in mind, we caught up with Ryan to discuss his new album, the festival and more.
Local favorites ready for Boston Rock & Soul Fest
On Sunday, an array of renowned Boston bands will jump aboard the Provincetown II as part of the Boston Rock and Soul Festival. With that in mind, we thought we’d catch up with some of the bands for a fun interview to discuss their appearance on the concert cruise. Take a look at each of the interviews, inside.
Sail away with Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents
On Sunday, Jenny Dee & The Deelinquents will jump aboard the Provincetown II as part of the Boston Rock and Soul Festival. With that in mind, we thought we’d catch up with lead singer Jen D’Angora (aka Jenny Dee) for a fun interview to discuss the band’s appearance on the concert cruise.
