Brooks Young counts his wins ahead of Thorogood tour
Most people who meet their musical idols are grateful if they get a bit of face time and an autograph, but Brooks Young aims higher. Beginning with B.B. King, whom he met as a teenager, the fiery blues guitarist has shared Continue reading “Playing the dream”
Local music news & events
• Al fresco blues: A summer concert series ends with the Eric Lindberg Band, led by a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He’s joined by Aaron Jones (kids’ music’s “Mister Aaron”) on bass and 13-year-old drumming phenom William Lindberg. The twilight show will be rich Continue reading “The Music Roundup 23/08/31”
Two lifelong besties do the kind of brutal (psychological) violence to each other that only two middle school girls can do in You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, an Adam Sandler family production.
The girl having the titular bat mitzvah in her friend group’s season of Continue reading “You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (PG-13)”
Slow AF Run Club, by Martinus Evans (Avery, 239 pages)
Desir must not get to the library much, because there’s actually no shortage of books in this genre, from 2007’s elegant Strides by Benjamin Cheever (John Cheever’s son) to A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna Valeria, published in Continue reading “Slow AF Run Club, by Martinus Evans”
Beth Bombara, It All Goes Up (Black Mesa Records)
This Missouri-based singer-songwriter’s trip tacks to a yodely Sarah MacLachlan-by-way-of-Christine McVie angle: really pretty Americana-tinged songs with a mature, astute, well-settled vibe that will surprise you if you’re inquisitive enough to seek her out (with so many choices out there, I’m Continue reading “Album Reviews 23/08/31”
You promised your therapist that you would try to take better care of yourself. And you really meant to. But the kids had camp, and then your sister had a fight with her boyfriend and showed up at your house with three suitcases. And then the weekend you thought you Continue reading “Labor Day refreshments”
Heidi Piotrowicz created 603 Perfect Blend, a loose-leaf tea and spice company, two years ago with her husband, John, when they wanted to find healthy alternatives to soda and sugary drinks for their three kids, who also have roles in the business. They started by offering 15 teas and have Continue reading “In the kitchen with Heidi Piotrowicz”
Intown Concord sponsors food trucks for First Friday
This past May, Intown Concord started a new tradition with First Friday. On the first Friday of every month, businesses in downtown Concord are encouraged to stay open until 8 p.m. or later. Each month, Intown Concord sponsors one food truck to Continue reading “Food truck Fridays”
News from the local food scene
• Try gourmet kettle popcorn and handmade wine: Visit Averill House Vineyard (21 Averill Road, Brookline) between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, and Saturday, Sept. 2, for gourmet popcorn paired with handcrafted wine. From mango maple moscato, strawberry zinfandel and Continue reading “The Weekly Dish 23/08/31”
Hello, Donna —
I’m trying to get any information that you may know about this rocker. I’m not positive what century it’s from but I was told 19th by my mum. — Melanie
Dear Melanie,
Your rocker is called a stick-style rocker. The age your mom gave you is correct. Continue reading “Treasure Hunt 23/08/31”
