In a sea of unsolicited pitches from publicists I've never met promoting artists I've never heard of came an email I get every year about this time and I always look forward to receiving. Except this year, something different happened.   Read More >>

There were three pre-eminent boy bands in the 1990s: Backstreet Boys, NSYNC and 98º. Time went by, and the bands diverged, though Backstreet Boys reunited a few years ago and have gone on several successful tours with New Kids on the Block as well as Florida-Georgia Line.   Read More >>

'Tis the season for holiday-themed concerts, but when it comes to country music in our fair city, that never goes out of style. Pretty much every big-name country act has played Lowell in the past two decades, whether it's headliners like Brad Paisley, Keith Urban, Martina McBride, or time-tested acts like George Jones.   Read More >>

One-hit wonders have two choices when the fanfare dies down and the musical cognoscenti have moved on to the next big thing: Get out of the music business or go in a different direction.   Read More >>

We can either complain about the early onset of holiday festivities ... or just embrace the spirit behind them and enjoy the season. It's too easy to complain, so let's try to make the most of it. One holiday tradition that returns in a few weeks is the KISS 108-FM Jingle Ball, which takes place Tuesday, Dec.   Read More >>

He is best known for being half of one of the biggest rock duos of all time, but unlike his former partner, Art Garfunkel isn't leaving the road anytime soon. In fact, the iconic Garfunkel is taking the road to Tupelo Music Hall in Derry on Nov.   Read More >>

You drive down the highway and look up at the billboard, only to see his face. You turn on your television to watch your favorite show, and when it goes to commercial, there he is again. He is Josh Groban.   Read More >>

All Saints Church -- 10 Billerica Road, Chelmsford. Dancing with the Saints, Sat., Nov. 3, 5:30-10 p.m., music by The Usual Suspects, free but donation suggested; benefits the Merrimack Valley Relief Fund.   Read More >>

It's that time again when the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame releases its nominees for induction ... and we get to offer our thoughts on the nominees. There are 15 nominees this year, and usually five to seven acts are inducted, so we're basically cutting this list in half.   Read More >>

We're almost at the point on the calendar where you can't turn on the radio without hearing the iconic Arlo Guthrie song "Alice's Restaurant Massacree." The song -- and, yes, that's the real title -- has become a timeless classic (well, it does run almost 19 minutes long) since its 1967 release.   Read More >>