‘Jaws’ celebrates 50 years of shark-induced terror
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
MARTHA’S VINEYARD - Fifty years ago, Steven Spielberg introduced the world to a man-eating great white shark that terrorized vacationers and...
Singer-songwriter Don White keeps audiences laughing
By Nance Ebert
Contributing Writer
LYNN – Rarely has a musician gotten as much mileage out of poking fun at his hometown as singer-songwriter Don White,...
For Luanne Crosby, music is the key to happiness, togetherness
By Laney Halsey
Contributing Writer
WESTBOROUGH – Luanne Crosby’s musical journey began with her first talent show at age 5, leading her to travel the world...
‘Lady of the Dunes’ mystery ends with a new documentary
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
PROVINCETOWN - One of the most heartbreaking mysteries for the state of Massachusetts has been solved. More than 50 years ago,...
Let’s play ball: Hudson actor rounds the bases in new film
By Sarah Freedman
Contributing Writer
HUDSON — Hudson actor Russ Gannon is swinging for the fences in his latest role in Carson Lund’s film “Eephus.”
The independent...
Paradise Rock Club is one of Boston’s most storied music venues
By Colin McCandless
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - The legendary Paradise Rock Club in Boston is nearing its 50th birthday. A 999-person capacity venue located on 967...
Former J. Geils frontman Peter Wolf paints a colorful life story in new memoir
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - Painter and former lead vocalist of The J. Geils Band, Peter Wolf, has poured his heart out in his...
Some of TV’s favorite fictional characters had a Massachusetts background
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
REGION - Everyone has a hometown, including characters on television series. Over the years, script writers have sometimes favored the state...
Archdiocese of Boston demanded Everly Brothers’ song be banned
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
BOSTON - In 1957, rock duo the Everly Brothers found themselves under the city’s censorship due to what was considered suggestive...
From Somerville to “The Godfather,” actor Alex Rocco was the real deal
By Sharon Oliver
Contributing Writer
SOMERVILLE - Somerville native and gangster turned actor Alex Rocco had lived a life one could easily surmise that it could...
