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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Fuse Interview: Gary DeCarlo Lets Off Steam — Nah Nah Don’t Kiss Him Goodbye by Noah Schaffer

"Nah Nah Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye" lead singer Gary DeCarlo finally lands the spotlight.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:37AM
Thursday, February 18, 2016

Fuse News: City Winery Signs Canal Street lease by Noah Schaffer

An October 2016 opening that could fill some of the gaps created by the shuttering of Johnny D's next month.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:03AM
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Fuse Feature: Best Live Shows of 2015 — As Well as Some Disappointments by Noah Schaffer

The magazine's Roots and World Music critic looks back at a year of live performances: here are the winners and a few losers.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:50AM
Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Fuse Rock Interview: Rod Argent — Keeping the Zombies Alive by Noah Schaffer

Rod Argent of the Zombies on the second incarnation of psychedelia.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:30AM
Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Fuse Music Review: Spain’s Rototom Sunsplash — Bad Politics and Good Music at Major Reggae Fest by Noah Schaffer

This year's fiasco at Rototom Sunsplash proved that political energies can drive great art but have no place when it comes to programming and curation.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:19PM
Monday, August 24, 2015

Fuse News: Boston’s Caribbean Carnival — A Must-See Celebration by Noah Schaffer

Boston Caribbean Carnival, an explosion of color and sound, shouldn’t be missed.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:04PM
Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Fuse Music Interview: Jim Lauderdale joins Della Mae at the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival by Noah Schaffer

A country maverick talks about becoming a bluegrass traditionalist.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:45PM
Friday, January 16, 2015

Fuse Roots and World Music Review: Favorite and Least Favorite Shows of 2014 by Noah Schaffer

Better Late Than Never: Fuse Music Critic Noah Schaffer’s favorite live music moments from the past year.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:46AM
Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Fuse Remembrance: Bishop Lee Mitchell — An Appreciation by Noah Schaffer

A beloved figure to both the local gospel community and deep southern soul collectors, Bishop Lee Mitchell has passed following a long illness.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:04AM
Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Fuse Music Interview: Spencer Taylor Jr. — Gospel’s Godfather Comes to Dorchester by Noah Schaffer

Legendary gospel performer Spencer Taylor Jr. and the Highway QC's will be part of the biggest traditional gospel program of the year in Boston.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:03AM
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Fuse Music Feature: At the Lowell Folk Festival — Da Butt” is no joke for EU by Noah Schaffer

Sugar Bear and his legendary go-go band are coming to the Lowell Folk Festival.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:58AM
Monday, June 9, 2014

Fuse News: Puerto Rican Festival Staying Downtown – And Other Summer Outdoor World Music Notes by Noah Schaffer

Once again the Festival Puertorriqueño de Massachusetts will be a downtown affair.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 08:54AM
Friday, May 9, 2014

Fuse Music Interview: Talking With the “Mavericks” Man by Noah Schaffer

Mavericks drummer Paul Deakin on his band’s resurrection and 25th anniversary

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 03:50PM

Fuse Music Interview: From Spouge to Soul — The Bajan Journey of Shirley Stewart by Noah Schaffer

A former Medford resident, singer Shirley Stewart will be returning for a career retrospective, part of the Caribbean Connection Mother’s Day Affair tomorrow in Boston.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 10:52AM
Friday, April 11, 2014

Fuse Music Interview: The “Grease” guy –The Bo-Keys and John Nemeth bring the Memphis Sound to Town by Noah Schaffer

Scott Bomar's multi-generational band The Bo-Keys has almost single-handedly kept the soul traditional of the Stax and Hi labels alive.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 09:47AM
Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Fuse Music Interview: 60′s Sunshine Pop Pioneer Bruce Arnold “Finds the Time” for Orpheus by Noah Schaffer

"We pushed the pause button a while ago.....now we have pushed the play button. The big difference is that we have 220 years of combined professional experience between us this time out."

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:22PM
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Fuse Interview: Tarrus Riley — “I sing not for the chart, but for the heart” by Noah Schaffer

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Tarrus Riley and his Dean Fraser-led Black Soil Band are touring, and the group is coming to Revere’s Wonderland Ballroom tomorrow.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 05:16PM
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Fuse Music Interview: Mavis’ Man — Guitarist Rick Holmstrom on Backing Mavis Staples With Taste and Space by Noah Schaffer

"Yeah, Mavis Staples is everything you see onstage and more. She gives and gives and gives."

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 04:13PM
Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Fuse Music Review: Favorite and Least Favorite Shows of 2013 by Noah Schaffer

Fuse Music Critic Noah Schaffer's favorite live music moments from the past year.

SOURCE: The Arts Fuse at 12:26PM

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May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards