The 33rd edition of Boston’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble kicked off on Sunday at TT the Bear’s Place. The preliminary rounds continued through last night, will break for the traditional night of rest tonight and the continue tomorrow through Saturday. Find out who has already booked a spot in the semi-finals, inside.
Local rockers Josephin have penned a song called “New England Revolution Anthem,” which the club has selected as their official 2012 victory song. Learn more about the new anthem, as well as the club’s poll for a 2012 goal song, inside.
Returning for its 33rd 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 1 and continue over the course of three weeks at TT the Bear’s Place in Cambridge. Get all the details, inside.
The BMA’s were celebrated this past Sunday at the Liberty Hotel. Get a recap and listing of the winners, inside.
Halloween is upon us again and some of Boston’s best acts are keeping up the tradition of performing as famous artists this weekend. There’s a wide array of worthy and interesting tributes taking place as many acts have gotten into the spirit this year. With that in mind, we put together a quick guide, inside.
Organizers for the Boston Music Awards have revealed this year’s nominees. Hip-Hop favorite Slaine dominated with five nominations including top prizes Artist of the Year and Album/EP of the Year for A World With No Skies 2.0. Get the full list of nominees, inside.
Children’s Hospital Boston is looking for the best high schools bands to compete in the 2012 Battle of the Bands fundraising event. As part of the Children’s Hospital Boston’s Generations Cures program, the Battle of the Bands will feature student bands who want to use the power of music to help sick children get better. Learn more, inside.
Cape Cod’s Naukabout Music Festival will return next month for its 4th annual show. The Ryan Montbleau Band will headline this year’s festival, which will also include Zach Deputy, Will Dailey & The Rivals, Barefoot Truth, Adam Ezra Group, Jason Spooner Trio, Jackson Wetherbee Band Sarah Blacker, and more.
The Dedham Square Music and Art Festival has announced its biggest lineup yet for the free festival to be held on Saturday, June 11. Now in its fourth year, the festival will feature headlining bands Entrain, Will Dailey & The Rivals and the Adam Ezra Group. Get the full lineup and all the other details on this free event, inside.
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Rumble roared back to life in 2011 with a loaded lineup featuring 24 of the city’s finest local talent. Despite the stiff competition, John Powhida International Airport soared through the competition and took home the coveted crown over Spirit Kid and OldJack at TT the Bear’s Place on Friday night.
