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Forty-five years ago, The Cars shot to fame, giving Boston (and the country) just what we needed.

The Manomet Blues Festival takes place July 16-17 in Plymouth with Miami blues guitarist Albert Castiglia topping the bill Saturday night.

Community Saves Local Venue The C Note By , Staff Writer Like many music venues across the country, The C Note located in Hull, Massachusetts announced its permanent closure last summer, unable to weather the financial toll brought on by the pandemic. That is until the South Shore community stepped in to save it. With the help of benefit and livestream concerts, t-shirt funds, and GoFundMe, The C Note has been able to stay afloat.    MAKING THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO CLOSE When the state firs...

Music fans and musicians have been going stir-crazy for a year. I last went to a concert March 6, 2020. And so last week’s announcement by the state that Phase Three, Step Two guidelines seemed to allow for live music performance at indoor venues, at half-capacity, and limited to 500 people or fewer, was greeted with jubilation. There are some live music shows this weekend, including in Quincy where Pete’s Grille hosts FM Station on Friday night and Joe Fitz and the Dented Cans on Saturd...