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CD Review of Kids Near Water "Hey Zeus!" (Candlelight Records)

Born out of a love of rock music and for the virtuosity of bluegrass musicians, CMH Records’ Pickin’ On series features the best in bluegrass, paying tribute to the biggest and brightest artists in rock and pop. On May 12 another title gets added to the acclaimed series with the release of Pickin’ On Pearl Jam. This is the first ever Pickin’ On release featuring the series’ unique bluegrass renditions of legendary grunge and alt-rock icons Pearl Jam.

Spring has arrived and it's time to talk about some upcoming live music in Western Massachusetts. The popular artist series at Tanglewood in Lenox already

Sit back to gritty, energetic tracks and an exciting release from Sharon Van Etten.

Quincy-based Freejacks are hosting a series of concerts-within games this season. Scottish Fish kicks it off, with Old Crow Medicine Show on tap.

Blink-182, Weezer, Death Cab for Cutie and more are establishing careers on the road built to last as classic rock's touring legends get older.

311 now has been around long enough to receive the tribute-band treatment.

The three bands will share a billing for two nights at McMenamins Edgefield.

Heres a look at a few upcoming events at Berkshires-based music venues — where you can listen live, tap your toes and in some places, even dance the night away

Modest Mouse and Pixies will be co-headlining a North American tour this summer with Cat Power along for the ride.