Photos and Article by Andrew Kopanski   Allston, MA - Though she has been going through some changes lately, Sister Sparrow has thankfully kept the Dirty Birds with her on this tour. Her latest album Gold is a departure from her earlier work as the frontwoman to the brass-heavy backing band. One

Article and Photos by: Andrew Kopanski   Allston, MA - It’s late on a Tuesday night as the doors open a small handful of people make their way inside the Great Scott. Within Boston’s expansive music scene, the venue remains a hidden gem that continues to bring incredible talent and some surprisingly

Photos and Article by Andrew Kopanski   Allston, MA -- Hailing from Cleveland, alt-rock band Welshly Arms has been part of the modern blues revival that's been steadily gaining traction. It's a re-imagining of the genre – infusing a powerful rock and roll sound an swagger into their midwestern blues roots. The band,

Photos and Article by: Andrew Kopanski   Lowell, MA - The breakup of Great Big Sea in 2013 was a surprise to many. After twenty years of touring, the iconic Canadian folk rock band had amassed a significant number of followers and awards, many of them on the east coast. They’d become

Article and Photos by: Andrew Kopanski   Mansfield, MA - Tonight kicks off the 2018 Summer Tour for the Dead and Company, the unlikely combination of John Mayer with three of the '60s members of the Grateful Dead. Mayer is of course filling in for the irreplaceable late Jerry Garcia. It’s an

Article and Photos by: Andrew Kopanski   Allston, MA -- After a series of EP and single releases over the past years, 2018 is a milestone for Handsome Ghost. Their first album dropped a few months ago and this tour is a celebration of that work. The duo’s work is one of

Article and Photos by: Andrew Kopanski   Boston, MA – Marian Hill’s latest album Unusual was just released yesterday but there’s nothing out of the ordinary about another high quality release from the band. Marian Hill is Samantha Gongol, Jeremy Lloyd, and Steve Davit – a group that met back in high

Photos and Article by Andrew Kopanski   Allston, MA -- It may be an unintentional nod to the great boxer, but Cautious Clay delivers a one-two punch with powerful vocals and an impressive backing band. It's more than that for the newcomer though, and it's hard to believe his music has only

Photos and Article by: Andrew Kopanski   Boston, MA - You’d never guess that Lord Huron is from Los Angeles. Their music takes listeners as far as possible from frantic city life to the peaceful back country. It instills a feeling of wanderlust, providing an ideal soundtrack for a drive up to

Photos and Article by Andrew Kopanski   Boston, MA - Echosmith is a young band. Not that they haven’t been together a long time - the trio of siblings have been together since birth and producing music since 2009. But their music feels fresh, even with their years of experience. (Vocal lead