Editor: Garen Daly with assistance by Scott Alarik

We've put together some interesting tidbits on music in New England. There are audio podcasts, downloadable PDF files, books and tunes. Have fun! The items in blue are click-able.

Legnedary singer, activist and humanist Pete Seeger is the subject of a new documnetary. Not only does the Frugal Yankee talk to the film's director, Jim Brown, but also the man hims elf Pete Seeger. The film is called THE POWER OF SONG and the conversation with Pete is simply called PETE SEEGER INTERVIEW. (Audio file)

MUSIC AROUND THE CORNER (PDF file)
Going out to hear live music is fraught challenges. Acclaimed writer Scott Alarik has found great music, at a frugal price with real people. See what he has to say.

A CELTIC MUSIC PRIMER (PDF file)
One of the premier writers on the folk music scene is Boston's Scott Alarik. Scott's article on Celtic Music makes it accessible from the pub crawlers to folks who just like good music. If you like good music, friendly people and maybe a pint or two, read the primer, and head out.

FOLK LINKS (PDF file)
Folk writer Scott Alarik has prepared a quick guide to finding fok music on radio and in your neighborhood.

ROCK 'N ROLL FAIRY TALE (audio)
She was hot and happening. Rolling Stone called her rock 'n roll's next big thing. In her acerbic, yet funny voice, Jen Trynin recounts almost making 'it' in pop culture. Her book is Everything I'm Cracked Up to Be: A Rock & Roll Fairy Tale.

THE FOLK UNDERGROUND (audio)
New England is renowned for singer/songwriters. Listen, comment, and share as musician/writer Scott Alarik explores the folk underground and the emerging new breed of artists. Check out his new book Deep Community.

YOUR BRAIN ON MUSIC (audio)
Are we hard wired to sing and dance. Is music, brains, sex, food, DNA, groupies, rock stars, biological imperatives all mixed together? In Dr. Daniel Levitin's This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession, a fascinating case is made on how music changes you.

The Legendary BILL MORRISSEY (audio)
New England's own Bill Morrissey, has a new album Come Running. Witty, literate and soulful, he talks about his music, his album and three decades of being an artist in New England.

Two fine songs from the up-and-coming Boston based A Capella group SIMILAR JONES. Watch this band!

GRANDMA'S HANDS Similar Jones
SO IT SEEMS Similar Jones

MUSIC AROUND NEW ENGLAND
Folk Music in New England
Boston Coffeehouses
Boston Globe Calendar
Maine events
Rhode Island events
Connecticut events
New Hampshire events
Vermont events

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