Jimmy Jay shares musical memories on relaunched WMEX-AM 1510

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Region – Jimmy Jay of Weymouth began his radio career at Fitchburg’s WEIM-AM on his 19th birthday, Jan. 11,...
Boston radio and TV personality Dave Maynard hosted the local television talent show “Community Auditions” from 1965 to 1987.

‘Community Auditions’ was the local granddaddy of talent shows

By Sharon Oliver, Contributing Writer BOSTON - Decades before “American Idol,” or “America’s Got Talent” made their debut on the small screen, some New Englanders...

Framingham woman brings history to life

By Brett Peruzzi After Framingham resident Libby Franck retired from a career as a children's librarian, she decided to her time to bringing to life characters from...

Returning home to theater family for the holidays

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Beverly/Salem – Actor-singer Peter S. Adams of Salem is looking forward to the holiday season when he’ll once again...
Mychael David takes the stage at Stonehenge Music Festival in Jermyn, Pa.

Country singer-songwriter cherishes ‘heroes and honky-tonks’

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Dudley – Mychael David, a Northborough native now residing in Dudley, scheduled concerts throughout 2020 to promote his album...

Ruth Pointer calls Massachusetts home

By Jane Keller Gordon, Assistant Editor Hopedale - Ruth Pointer’s life has been split in two halves: before and after. In many ways, after has...
Balderdash Cellars winery in Richmond offers a scenic spot to sip local wines and enjoy live music and food trucks on many weekends. Photo/Sandi Barrett

Berkshires offer a lot of attractions for a quick getaway trip

By Sandi Barrett Contributing Writer REGION - The Berkshires is an enclave for art appreciation, eclectic music, and fine food. Combined with stunning scenery, a laid-back...

Northborough assistant professor guides Berklee bassists

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Boston/Northborough – Lifelong music lover Dave Buda of Northborough has worked as a professional electric bassist since his early...

Hudson musician trumpets the value of performing artists

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson – The dictionary by Merriam-Webster defines “artist” in part as “one who professes and practices an imaginative art”...

Rumour HAZIT musicians still rocking after all these years

By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor Hudson/Marlborough – Hudson High School 1979 graduates, drummer Bobby Begg and guitarist Tony Frias are euphoric because their longtime...