The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center announced on Thursday that the New Bedford Folk Festival has come to an end after 25 years. The festival was held annually in the city and was a major contributor to the local economy, bringing in over 15,000 tourists and generating $3 million in revenue. The festival started as Summerfest […]
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Six Picks: The Best in Local Music This Week (June 5-July 11)
Local bands and rock and roll dominate the music scene this week on “Six Picks.” We introduce the “Local Show of the Week,” a new feature which includes a video of a local or regional artist. (Pictured: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Photo: Stuart Levine) LOCAL SHOW OF THE WEEK: Nova One Friday at the Columbus Theatre […]
Six Picks:The Best in Local Music This Week (July 6-July 12)
It’s a busy summer weekend of local shows and stadium concerts ahead in the region. We begin at the … New Bedford Folk All Weekend Patty Larkin Headlines the New Bedford Folk Festival This Weekend The New Bedford Folk Festival is a bit of a hidden jewel. It doesn’t always get the attention of another […]