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Archive for the ‘Music’ Category

March 31st, 2008

‘Today’ Show Snags New Kids on the Block for April 4

Back at the end of January, a revamped band website with suggestive video footage set tongues a-wagging about a possible reunion of Boston’s own 1980s–1990s boy-band sensation New Kids on the Block. There’s been little noise on the stone-cold-facts front since, until today when People magazine reported that all five members of NKOTB — […]

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March 24th, 2008

Sing Along with Michael Jackson at Midnight

Yeah, I know — it’s not exactly cool in most circles to dig Michael Jackson these days. But, there was a time back during the height of the Michael versus Prince Wars (remember those? I do!) when M.J. was badder than bad. It’s great some people still haven’t forgotten that despite all […]

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February 26th, 2008

Jam at the World’s First OurStage College Clash

Whoever said the best things in life aren’t free (or something like that) never heard of the people responsible for OurStage.com and its upcoming OurStage College Clash competition. Heck, until recently, neither had I. But, now that I am aware of the ambitious venture and its creators, I won’t forget them anytime soon […]

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February 1st, 2008

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Play Hollywood in March

Did you really, really, really want to see The Mighty Mighty Bosstones during their year-ending, historic 10th Hometown Throwdown at the Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge or Lupo’s in Rhode Island but couldn’t score tickets or make it to Boston in time? If you live on the West Coast or plan to be in […]

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January 28th, 2008

New Kids on the Block: Are They or Are They Not Regrouping?

And how much longer will it take before New Edition and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch follow?
Just kidding about the preceding sentence, although the title is a legitimate question.
On Saturday, celebrity rag People magazine reported that the five members of the 1980s–1990s, Boston-based boy band that disbanded in 1994 are planning to reunite. […]

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January 20th, 2008

Encore: Dropkick Murphys on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned that local band Dropkick Murphys would be appearing on the January 11th episode of David Letterman’s CBS late-night talk show.
Well, that appearance has come and gone, but thanks to the kindness and video skills of some YouTube-using fans, people can still enjoy their performance.
Band members actually played two […]

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January 7th, 2008

Dropkick Murphys Play David Letterman’s Show on Friday

Non-Bostonians and Bostonians alike will get a chance to sample yet another local band in action this week when Quincy’s Dropkick Murphys pay late-night host David Letterman a visit on Friday in support of their latest full-length album The Meanest of Times.
If you’re not familiar with the group’s hardcore celtic-punk sound and background, there are […]

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January 4th, 2008

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Throw Down Online

Missed the Mighty Mighty Bosstones’ historic 10th Throwdown at Cambridge’s Middle East Downstairs from December 26–30 or perhaps even the New Year’s show at Lupo’s in Rhode Island? Well, you’re not alone.
Lucky for everyone, then, that a handful of avid fans not only managed to snag some precious if occasionally jumpy and/or unfocused video […]

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January 3rd, 2008

Hot Stove, Cool Music Heats Up This Weekend

I bet I can guess the first thing you thought upon reading the title of this post: “Huh?” Let me explain because it’s really quite simple. Hot Stove, Cool Music is the official name of a Boston event that celebrates local sports and music while simultaneously contributing funds to worthy charitable causes.
Co-founder and […]

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December 27th, 2007

Welcome Home: The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Throw Down in Boston

This post is brought to you courtesy of the many fine ska/punk tunes streaming online at various bands’ websites. I got all caught up in the music for hours (it’s been a while since I’ve listened to either genre), which is why I’m posting early Thursday morning instead of Wednesday night, when I intended […]

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