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We're live from Tanglewood to celebrate the 150th birthday of Serge Koussevitsky, former BSO music director. We discuss his legacy with BSO archivist Bridget Carr and the vice president of artistic planning, Anthony Fogg. Plus, we hear live music from the BSO's principal bassist for the last 48 years, Edwin Barker.
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We speak to the highly accomplished conductor, Thomas Wilkins, who is an instructor at Tanglewood, learn about Amherst Cinema's summer series, Sound & Vision, and take The Pizza Quest to Ashfield to try Country Pie.
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We hear music from Chris Pureka before their gig at Egremont Barn, check in with photojournalist Barry Goldstein after his reporting at the Republican National Convention, and have our latest wine Thunderdome at Table and Vine.
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We talk to singer-songwriter Billy Bragg before his performance at the Academy of Music in Northampton, talk to some folx from MASS MoCa who are working to bring free live music to North Adams, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.
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We learn about the upcoming RPM Fest with founder and organizer Brian Westbrook, chat with proprietor Sean Mitchell about his new event space, Jupiter Club, and talk about black holes neither big nor small with Mr. Universe.
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We talk about this weekend's Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival with project manager Bianca Jimenez, music legend Ms. Lisa Fischer, and hip-hop artists T'Swan and Talynt. We also learn about the fifth Shelburne Falls Porch Festival and invite NEPM reporter Nirvani Williams to join our latest Wine Thunderdome.
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We hear words and tunes from local musician Hannah Mohan ahead of her and upcoming solo album release concert at The Iron Horse. And, we learn about the new collaboration between arts venue 52 Sumners and MOSSO Springfield Chamber Players.
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We go back to our time at the Solid Sound Festival with talks with Mark Greenberg, studio manager of Wilco's recording suite, chats with Kristy Edmunds, director of MASS MoCA, and harp delights with Mikaela Davis.
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Businesses in the western Massachusetts town of Lenox see a marked spike in customers while James Taylor plays his annual July 3rd and 4th concerts.
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Chat with seasoned musician Nick Lowe, hear about the July 4th Naturalization Ceremony happening in Northampton, and learn about the birth of quasars with Mr. Universe.