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Sia soars at the House of Blues

After health issues postponed part of her 2010 tour, Australian pop singer Sia brought a rejuvenated show to Boston on Sunday night. How did it go? Get our full review of the concert, inside.

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Alison Krauss & Union Station shine in Boston

Alison Krauss & Union Station may be known as a bluegrass band, but the band covered enough longing, heartbreak and happiness during their set at the Wang Theatre last Thursday to appeal to anyone. Get our full review of the show, inside.

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Highs and lows for Flaming Lips at the Pavilion

The Flaming Lips are known for their amazing and beautifully strange live performances. Find out if they lived up to their reputation at the Bank of America Pavilion, inside.

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311 turn back the clock in Mansfield

Despite what the marquis and concert calendars look like, the 90’s are over. Hailing from Nebraska, 311 have weathered the storm. They’ve been recording and touring for well over 20 years now, and show no signs of stopping. But, as evidenced by their show at the Comcast Center last Saturday, they have seemed to slow down a bit.

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Tim McGraw brings star power to Mansfield

Veteran country superstar Tim McGraw brought his “Emotional Traffic” tour to the Comcast Center in Mansfield on Sunday night. With just enough star power, McGraw overcame a lackluster setlist to make it an entertaining night for the near-capacity crowd. Get the full review, inside.

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Rihanna ends Loud tour in Boston

Making her way to Massachusetts on Sunday, pop superstar Rihanna closed out her “Loud” tour with a show at the TD Garden. Did she go out with a bang or a thud? Find out, inside.

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LeAnn Rimes shines in return to Massachusetts

Fourteen years after she made her debut at the intimate venue, country star LeAnn Rimes returned to Massachusetts last Saturday for an afternoon performance at Indian Ranch in Webster. How did it go? Find out, inside.

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moe. jam on in Lowell

Road warriors moe. made their way to the Lowell’s Boarding House Park on Friday as part of the Lowell Summer Music Series, bringing with them the hope of some respite from the ridiculous heat wave that Boston had been enduring. How did the jam band favorites fair? Find out, inside.

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BMS Photo Gallery: Furthur

Continuing their musical adventures with a summer tour, Furthur – featuring former Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh and Bob Weir – returned to Massachusetts to play the Comcast Center in Mansfield last Thursday. Check out our photo gallery of the show, inside.

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Taking Back Sunday rock Boston

With their original lineup back in full force, Taking Back Sunday made their way to Boston’s House of Blues last Thursday. With loads of energy and enthusiasm, the band proved they still know how to please their die-hard fans. Read the full review, inside.