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Boston in music represents a place of personal reflection

Mandy Donahoe November 5, 2024
The city of Boston sparks creative inspiration. From Transcendentalist poetry to “Good Will Hunting,” the city of Boston has moved artists and creators for decades.
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Live music to stay out of Boston restaurants amid pandemic

Taylor Brokesh March 3, 2021
As Massachusetts entered Phase Three, Step Two of its COVID-19 reopening plan Monday, the City opted for a modified version of the plan, which also bars indoor performance venues and certain indoor recreational activities for an additional three weeks.
The Boston Music Awards, which highlights musicians throughout the Commonwealth, will announce this year’s winners on the award show’s website on Dec. 11. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local musicians gear up for annual Boston Music Awards, now digital

Nicole Bartuch November 12, 2020
There’s no tribute to talent quite like an awards show, and in terms of local talent, look no further than the upcoming Boston Music Awards, which will highlight musicians throughout the Commonwealth.
Allston’s independent music venue Great Scott, which closed in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will relocate to the former location of Regina Pizzeria in Allston. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Great Scott successfully fundraises reopening, finds new Allston location

Molly Farrar October 8, 2020
The 44-year-old Allston landmark announced its relocation after collecting nearly $300,000 through an online fundraiser.
Dressed in a monkey costume, viral YouTube star Tessa Violet performs at The Red Room at Cafe 939 on Oct. 19, 2016. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Where to get your live music fix in Boston

Molly Farrar June 12, 2020
Live music across the U.S. will be transformed following the COVID-19 pandemic, but despite recent setbacks, Boston’s many venues ensure the live music scene will stay strong.
Allston Rock City Hall, a proposed live venue in community artist space Studio 52, was never opened due to issues with permitting and zoning. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Red tape records: How large venues and legislation are quieting the Boston music scene

Alex Creed October 30, 2014

Boston, the home of sites like hyperlocal music blog Allston Pudding, institutions such as the Berklee College of Music and a smattering of concert venues, has long been associated with a burgeoning music...

Snack Pack Chat: Allston Pudding creators serve local music coverage

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2014

“The inspiration was drawn from an episode of Full House,” said Perry Eaton, co-founder of hyper-local Boston music blog Allston Pudding. In the episode for which the blog is named, Uncle Jesse is...

New music showcase room in works at Studio 52

Daily Free Press Admin April 2, 2014

Nick Grieco has always been a musician. Growing up in a musical family in Farmington, Conn., he had a cello in his hands at age 4 and a passion for punk rock by his teenage years. Music has always been...

Allston Pudding music blog offers more content to more readers

Daily Free Press Admin January 22, 2013

With a revamped website that went live a week ago, and an audience that has doubled over the past year, the Allston Pudding music blog has distinguished itself for more than its silly name. Allston...

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