Rhythm, Blues, and Appalachian Murder Ballads Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn coming to the Zeiterion Theater this Sunday, April 12th, 7PM Fifteen-time GRAMMY winner, Béla Fleck, and his wife Abigail Washburn have teamed up for an incredible example of the versatility and musicality of the banjo. Stringing together influences from …
Read More »Musician Spotlight: Mike Mahoney of Pearly Baker
As one of the founding members of the Pearly Baker band, Mike Mahoney is considered one the godfathers of New Bedford music. Recently I interviewed Mike, and here’s what we talked about: Butch: Tell me about the line-up for Pearly Baker Band. Mike: Ken Richards, Tim Richmond, Terry Sullivan, Jim …
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