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A field report from the experiential and experimental festival, back to in-person programming after a two-year COVID hiatus

Welcome to Seven in Seven, where each Thursday in this space we would typically take a look at concerts coming to the region over the next week. With most shows on hold due to the pandemic, here’s a look at seven of the best albums being released April 9: Cheap Trick — "In Another World" Since the mid-'70s, Cheap Trick has been an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential brand of pop-rock 'n' roll. They keep that trend rolling on album No. 20, "In Another World," delivering oversized hooks, mischievous lyrics...

Open share drawer Two notable sidemen collaborate on an elusive instrumental album inspired by funk, West African, and Cuban music. The melodies are fleeting and the arrangements ever-shifting. Contradictory as it sounds, Pino Palladino is possibly the most famous working session bassist. The 63-year-old Welshman is known for his glissando tone and melodic fills, and he has built a four-decade career as the ultimate supporting player: providing a Stravinsky-inspired fretless performance on Paul Young’s 1983 U.K. number No. 1 Marvin Gaye cover “Wherever I Lay My Head,” contribut...