Boston based Rachel Baldwin is gearing up for a big show this 4th of July weekend on July 6 at The Burren in Somerville where she will be joined by Low Ceilings alongside Sappho & The Radishes. All of the acts are folk based which should provide for a relaxing evening where all of the artists share similar musical characteristics that should open up some eyes and ears if you aren't familiar with any of the acts. Rachel will be playing her last show with her backing band as he

Boston based singer-songwriter Carlin Tripp is getting ready for his EP release show happening this Sunday, April 8th at The Burren, right in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville. Carlin has a simple structured, folk style that is reflective of his upbringing traversing the country, looking for the meaning of life in little things along the way. Since coming to Beantown, he has focused all his creative energies on being a stay at home dad, while still playing music to give

Boston based pop-punkers Paper Hearts are gearing for their first show of the New Year, and their first one in a long time with a show as part of The Burren's Backroom Series taking place next Thursday 1/11, right in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville. The guys have been an obsession of mine over the last few months with their authentic and throwback pop-punk riffs making hearts skip a beat, and putting the guys on a high pedestal for all to look and marvel at. I had the

Photo Credit: Hana Kahn Boston based indie rockers Jakals are gearing up for their CD release show happening this Saturday 5/20 @ The Burren right in the heart of Davis Square in Somerville. You may remember the group from my feature on them a few months ago promoting their new single "Keep Mother Sane" that encapsulates the band's beautiful melodies and harmonic bliss that is present at every which way you turn. The band's magic and aura is best captured live, so you'll defi

You may have heard the news the other day that Johnny D's, the beloved music venue located right in the heart of Davis Square, will be closing early next year to possibly make room for some development. This adds to the impending closing of TT the Bears this coming Saturday, and begs to ask the burning question: If Boston's music scene is doing so well, why are music venues all around town closing up shop? This speaks to mind about the venue's owners and their wishes of not w