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Paul McCartney in concert
The music legend is live at Fenway Park Aug. 5 and 6. Enter to win! Prizes include two tickets to the Aug. 6 show and the 8G iPod Nano loaded with McCartney and Beatles tunes.
Classical music
Concert Review
The fundamentals with a fresh urgency
Violinist Joshua Bell joined Herbert Blomstedt and the BSO at Tanglewood, performing Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1 in satin-weave tones with old-school vibrato, his phrasing tastefully volatile.
- Classical Notes Bang on a Can to perform and teach in North Adams
- concert REVIEW A textured take on Wagner by Tanglewood orchestra
- concert REVIEW At Tanglewood, a violinist’s marathon and his many words for snow
- Concert REVIEW Levine, BSO give Tchaikovsky fresh life
- Classical Notes Pianist not restricted by boundaries
- What's on Keith Lockhart's ipod?
- Classical Notes Cellist Haimovitz is free-spirited about mixing classical, modern
- concert REVIEW SICPP Iditarod follows a varied course
Upcoming concerts and venue information
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Summer arts preview
"No Doubt" comes to town, Newport gets edgy, and cheap seats abound for the season's big shows.
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Studdard on 'Idol'
"American Idol" season two winner Ruben Studdard chatted live with readers.
- Audio Critics discuss their picks
- Discuss Gods of rock you dislike?
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Story archive
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Photo galleries
Academy of Country Music Awards
- Photos Red Carpet
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Michael Jackson coverage
See retrospective photos, watch video, read Globe commentary, and follow news on the late King of Pop.
Q&A
Wilco (the interview)
Frontman Jeff Tweedy (center) talks to the Globe's Sarah Rodman about the tour, the album, and the enthusiasm he has for his music.
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Musical ambassador King Sunny Ade at MFA Wednesday
King Sunny Ade's mellow party music known as juju earned him the nickname "Minister of Enjoyment." The music grew from Yoruba, calypso, West African highlife, and jazz influences.
- Album Review Paisley's songs define 'modern' country
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Gainsbourg follows in his father's footsteps
Lucien Gainsbourg is stepping out of the shadow of his famous dad — French legend Serge — and will take the stage next week at the Beehive.
A wealth of possibilty for the Luxury
Members of local pop-rock band the Luxury, who have opened for Coldplay and won the WBCN Rock 'n' Roll Rumble, aren't taking anything for granted.
Full albums live on stage
A wide variety of acts are performing their most storied albums, from start to finish, in concert. Heavy-metal legends Judas Priest will polish up "British Steel" July 7 at Comcast Center.
- Q&A Once again, Judas Priest brings ‘Rage’ to the stage
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G FORCE | PAUL POTTS
Paul Potts on his music and celebrity
The 38-year-old classical pop vocalist and former “Britain’s Got Talent’’ winner has sold 3.5 million copies of his debut album and embarked on two world tours.
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- Album Review Son Volt, ‘American Central Dust’
- MUSIC REVIEW Wilco plays into the rain Saturday in Lowell
- TODAY Tim Brantley at Middle East
- TOMORROW Trombone Shorty at Regattabar
Music newswire
- EU teams up with MTV on climate change (AP, 8:06 a.m.)
- Publicist: Britney Spears' Warsaw stop canceled (AP, 7:41 a.m.)
- Coroner's official seeks records from Jackson doc (AP, 6:59 a.m.)
- Country singer Ferlin Husky recovering at home (AP, 7/14/09)
- Coroner's official seeks records from Jackson doc (AP, 12:26 a.m.)
- Nurse: Police say Jackson's body had track marks (AP, 7/14/09)
- Music Review: Chico DeBarge delivers on new CD (AP, 7/14/09)
- Music Review: Joe's 'Signature' sound shines on CD (AP, 7/14/09)
- Report: Bolshoi Theater conductor steps down (AP, 7/14/09)
- Jackson promoter considers UK tribute show (AP, 7/14/09)
- Russell Brand returns to host the VMAs (AP, 7/14/09)
- Justin Timberlake's Tenn. golf course set to open (AP, 7/14/09)
- The top 10 singles and albums on iTunes (AP, 7/14/09)
- Limited recall of drug central to Jackson probe (AP, 7/14/09)
- Conductor Downes, wife die in Swiss suicide clinic (AP, 7/14/09)
- LA mayor: City will pay costs from Jackson event (AP, 7/14/09)
- Michael Jackson's estate open for business (AP, 7/14/09)
- Michael Jackson concert merchandise for sale (AP, 7/14/09)
- Jackson's mother seeks more influence over trust (AP, 7/13/09)
- Michael Jackson concert merchandise for sale (AP, 7/13/09)