With SXSW officially underway, I thought it would be a good idea to highlight some of the bands that yours truly will be coming into contact with while down in Austin this week. With this massive leadup for the festival, the amount of acts that any one person will see during the week will be huge no doubt and far too many numerous to mention here in one post, but this capsulated itinerary will give you the juicy highlights of who to check out and when so that you're not caugh

Proud to announce this morning that MusicBoxPete will be returning to the pop-punk mecca that is Vans Warped Tour at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield on July 13th for the annual pilgrimage where punk rock and madness collide all into one! I made my first trek there last year, and it was a thrilling experience where I got to interview scores of acts, and got the chance to see plenty of up and coming bands that are destined to accomplish big things in the future. This is a must

It's official! MusicBoxPete will be making the rounds at this year's Vans Warped Tour that will be stopping by the Xfinity Center in Mansfield on July 14th. Get ready for what is sure to be a sweaty and fun filled affair with loads of pop-punk and other assorted acts to entertain the masses, and a bevy of activities to appease those looking for a little excitement and adventure as well. This will be my first time attending the Warped Tour, and I couldn't be more stoked and th

Even though it's still just Spring, it's never too early to plan your list of Summer festivals! With that, comes the news that Greenfield, MA's annual Green River Festival has unveiled its lineup of performers for this year's extravaganza. The festival will be held the weekend of July 10-12 on the grounds of Greenfield Community College, with a bevy of musical acts designed to excite the senses, and is even family friendly as well with a host of activities to keep the kids oc

Portland, ME based Max Garcia Conover and Berklee student Joe Holt will be upon the many performers gracing the stage at the forthcoming Port Sounds festival, sponsored by Smuttynose Brewing Co. taking place at Gallery 263 in Cambridge this coming weekend. The two-day folk festival features a crop of performers from around the area that will excite your senses, and allow you to get involved with the flurry of activity currently taking place in the New England music scene righ

The famed Reykjavik Calling festival will be returning to The Middle East Downstairs this coming weekend for what is sure to be a epic celebration of all things related to Iceland, but most importantly the music. Sample some of Iceland's famed vodka drinks while enjoying the music of Kaleo, Beebee and the Bluebirds, Love in Stockholm, and George Knight with Pablo Palooza. This is actually part of a five day event that starts on Thursday and also includes: an Icelandic film fe

Cincinnati, OH's BoyMeetsWorld have just been added to the roster of bands performing at this summer's annual Vans Warped Tour. The annualk festival is a haven for pop-punk enthusiasts to get their fix on the latest up and coming bands, and this year's one is no exception. The band played select dates on last year's edition and were also the official catering band as well. This year sees them moving up to the big leagues and performing on every single date of the festival whi

The lineup for this year's Boston Calling festival was announced last night at a promotional event for Tasty Burger. Clues were handed out via Twitter about the acts performing at this year's event, and fans had to go on a scavenger hunt with those clues provided where the artist's name was displayed on the vinyl records strewn about at locations all over the city. This year's lineup includes a spectatcular crop of artists including: Beck, The Pixies, My Morning Jacket, Tame

The National and Lorde are among a bevy of artists who will be taking place in the September edition of the annual Boston Calling festival. The lineup was announced just a short time ago, and also performing this year will be The Replacements, Nas, The Roots, Neutral Milk Hotel, Childish Gambino, Spoon, Girl Talk, The 1975, Twenty One Pilots, The War On Drugs, The Hold Steady, Sky Ferreira, San Fermin, and hometown favorites Gentlemen Hall. The September edition will take pla