The Roots Report: Please Take a Seat

Okee dokee folks… This is a public service announcement for those who attend concerts. There are these things that theaters have installed and they are called SEATS. They are used […]

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The Roots Report: An Interview with Phil Ehart of Kansas

I spoke with Phil Ehart, drummer and manager of the band Kansas about the band and their upcoming show on July 27th at the Stadium Theatre in Woonsocket. Phil Ehart: Hi, this […]

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The Roots Report: The Way-Back Machine

Okee dokee folks … I am seeing a trend in my music listening habits. In the past I would generally opt to push “play” on newer music, but now I […]

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The Roots Report: Summer Is Heating Up

Okee dokee folks… Many moons ago I was watching Austin City Limits and there was a woman on who was playing this edgy alt-country/Americana music that caught my attention. Immediately, […]

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The Roots Report: Telling Tales

Okee dokee folks… “Shut up and sing the song!” That is what my friend, the late singer-songwriter Jack Hardy, used to say. I even have a t-shirt that has those […]

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Roots Report: Have I Mentioned I Hate Summer?

Okee dokee folks … Every year about this time I like to voice my general disdain for the upcoming summer months. The other day it was over 90 degrees outside. I […]

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Roots Report: Concert Alternatives to Boston Traffic and Parking

Don’t forget New London Okee dokee folks… A couple of months ago I found out Kris Kristofferson was coming to the Wilbur in Boston. My girlfriend loves him and we […]

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Roots Report: Cable Access, Graham Parker, Garry Tallent

Cable access shows Okee dokee folks… When I first started this column, somewhere I wrote, “Love is fleeting but cable access is forever.” Once you record a show for cable […]

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Garry Tallent: full interview

See the April 19 Roots Report for details on Garry Tallent’s appearance on Thursday, May 4, at the Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River, Mass. Garry Tallent: Hi, […]

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