So, when he found himself already acting as a sideman for two of the acts (Adam and the Whodunnits and Jim Eagan) at Luthiers Co-op in Easthampton on Dec. 5, he decided to make it a trifecta.

Conceived as "variety for the ears, vaudeville for the mind," Live Wire's quirky mix of entertainment and culture continues to win fans. Luke Burbank bounds onto the stage at the Alberta Rose Theatre ...

But for Chicopee native Ryan Jalbert, the holiday get-together has morphed and grown into a show that is now celebrating its 13th anniversary. The annual “Jalbatross” concert will be held at the ...

One of glam metal's biggest acts made their presence known on Aug. 16, 1982, when Motley Crue released the single "Live Wire." “I listened to them, and tried to keep from vomiting or laughing,” Neil ...

Would a big band by any other name swing as hard? That's really hard to say (pardon the pun) but is certainly true on Red Beats, an implacably swinging album deftly performed by drummer Steve Fidyk's ...

Live Wire—Portland’s beloved homegrown public radio variety show—is almost old enough to order a drink from the Alberta Rose Theatre bar. The show’s 20th anniversary season kicked off on a cold and ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. With countless bands, musicians and venues streaming together, the musical history ...

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, we continue to look at places where outdoor music goes into full bloom. This week, we highlight two relatively newer opportunities to experience ...