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What to Do in Boston For Free – Attend a Concert

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:06:34 +0000

What to Do in Boston For Free – Attend a Concert
By Susan Vik

If you’re planning a trip to Boston but don’t want to spend a lot of money, you may be wondering what to do in Boston for free. If you love music, the answer is simple: you can attend a concert in Boston for free. How? All it takes is knowing where to find free concerts – and the good news is that Boston has a lot of them.

One reason for all the free musical performances is that Boston and nearby Cambridge have 4 colleges and conservatories specializing in music and musical performance. This means that on most days, you’ll have your choice of many top-notch concerts, recitals, and performances by emerging and established musicians – and most of them are free.

How do you find these free concerts? Simply by knowing where to look – usually on the Events Calendar that you’ll find on each school’s website. To further refine your search, it helps to know what kind of music you’d like to hear, and then see what’s offered at a school that specializes in it.

For example, if you like jazz, contemporary music, and popular music rooted in the African cultural diaspora, you’ll want to check out Berklee College of Music, which specializes in training musicians who embrace these particular musical traditions and styles. Go to Berklee’s website and find the “Related Links” section in the left-side navigation bar. Click on “Events Calendar.”

The free concerts that you’ll see might include a jazz drummer, a pianist playing tango music, a mandolin mash-up, a performer playing her original Latin-Japanese-Brazilian jazz composition, and much more. Concerts are held in various performance venues on the Berklee campus, located in Boston’s Back Bay and Fenway neighborhoods and easily reached by walking or subway.

Do you prefer opera, classical music, or Broadway musicals? Boston Conservatory specializes in training musical performers who go on to careers in orchestras, Broadway, theater, dance, and opera. To locate their numerous free performances in these areas plus dance and theater, go to their website and click on “Performances” on their top menu bar, and then “Events Calendar.” You’ll find plenty of stellar performances by the stars of tomorrow. Boston Conservatory is also located in the Fenway neighborhood.

During the summer, your musical options for what to do in Boston for free move outdoor. Copley Square, Post Office Square, and Boston’s Downtown Waterfront areas are just a few of the spots where you’ll find free outdoor concerts several times a week, usually around noontime.

Another place where you’ll find free concerts in Boston is Trinity Church in Copley Square in the Back Bay neighborhood. Their Friday noon organ concerts are legendary among music lovers. Their active music program also features virtuoso performers, choral performances, and other special events. Check their website and click “Music” to find schedules.

These suggestions are just a few of Boston’s large number of free concert options. As you can see, you could fill an entire trip to Boston with gorgeous music – all free! – and just one more reason to visit this culturally-rich Massachusetts city.

Want to know even more places to find free concerts in Boston? Susan provides more suggestions about what to do in [http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/what-to-do-in-boston.html]Boston for free as well as information about other Boston tourism attractions, historic sites, restaurants, hotels, neighborhoods, shopping, and fun things to do in http://www.Boston-Discovery-Guide.com

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The Deal that brought Garth Brooks out of Retirement

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:23:54 +0000

Mr. Brooks had hung up his microphone nine years ago when he decided to go into retirement for looking after his three daughters, Taylor, August and Allie. The year 2000 was critical for his family as he was having his divorce in that year, so he decided to go into retirement and look after his three daughters and their schooling. The country music superstar will now come out of retirement and perform in the Wynn Casino of Las Vegas, thanks to a multi-million dollar deal proposed to him by the billionaire owner of the casino Steve Wynn.

Garth Brooks have decided to continue taking his daughters to school in spite of his reappearance, so as part of the deal, Mr. Wynn has included a private jet that will be at Mr. Brook’s disposal to take him to Las Vegas and back to his home in Oklahoma. The shows will be held only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays which will leave Garth Brooks with enough time to take his daughters to school on the weekdays. The open contract is signed in such a way that both Steve Wynn and Garth Brooks can pull themselves out of it if they wish to do so.

Initially the plan for the deal is to continue for five years with Garth Brook’s super-hit solo performances in the 1500 seated Encore Theater. The price of each ticket for Brook’s performances is said to be $125 and the tickets will be on sale from 24th October, 2009. His first public show will be on December 11th, 2009 but he has performed a private show for Mr. Wynn and his guests earlier though.

Jason Mraz – August 5

daelin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:55:33 +0000

It was a memorable night for me at the Ban of America Pavilion in Boston, as one of my favorite singers have come to entertain us. The one I’m talking about is Jason Mraz. He was a good acoustic and rock singer like no other, and he’s a good guy too. Days before the concert, I have bought a ticket on the same venue. I won’t tell you the price but it’s quite cheap for me, so I bring along with my friends, composed of boys and girls which they bouhgt the cheap tickets at the Bank of America Pavilion.

It was a great night out there with my friends as the clock ticks off, the concert begins wit Jason Mraz introducing his band first before he goes to the main part, singing and entertaining us . The songs he played including my favorites, “I’m Yours” and “The Remedy”, and the rest of the songs he played are “Only Human”, “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “Beautiful Mess” , “Make it Mine”, “Butterfly”, “Who Needs Shelter”, “Unfold” and many more. His backup band were also very impressive in bringing rhythm to his songs and it makes the fans grow wild with excitement! He was one of the best I’ve ever known. Me and my friends will never forget about his concert here at Boston.

Cheers for Jason Mraz!

Fleet Foxes – July 14

daelin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:23:19 +0000

It was quite a long day since the event has been slated at around July 14th, when Fleet Foxes are coming to town, and they are expected to perform at the Middle East Upstairs, Boston. The Fleet Foxes have quickly achieved their release of their own album, and they are more on acoustic type songs. For recent weeks, the tickets at the Middle East Upstairs are completely sold out for good, and there are no more other available spots for the late ones. They are also more on old folks songs together with their acoustic type. The songs they played on that night was really romantic and incredible as well, as the crowds cheer for them after each song played. Robin Packnold is their main leading singer, while other members like Casey Wescott (mandolin), Christian Wargo (bass), Skye Skjelset (electric), and Nick Peterson (drums), are backups for the lead singer.

Their awesome songs like Sun Giant, White Winter Hymnal and Ragged Wood, it was one of my favorites which they played and mostly applauded. But I think within the part of the concert break, one of the members chose a menu for which he and their band will eat while singing to them, and it was very unique for me and for them. I will never forget my experience here with Fleet Foxes. They’re one of the best bands ever!

Doves – June 7

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:22:55 +0000

Doves at the House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts
Sunday, June 7, 2009 7:00PM
Dont wait… buy your Doves tickets today

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Spinal Tap – May 23

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:35:55 +0000

Spinal Tap at the Wilbur Theatre , Boston, Massachusetts
Saturday, May 23, 2009 8:00PM
Buy Spinal Tap tickets today before your tickets are sold out

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Boston Bruins Playoffs

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:22:26 +0000

Get ready for the Boston Bruins playoffs.
They are one of the best in the league this season.
Round one of the playoffs start Tuesday, April 14, 2009, 11:59PM
at TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, MA
Buy Boston Bruins Playoff tickets today before your tickets are sold out.

Get your tickets here

Bruce Springsteen April 21 & 22

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:06:32 +0000

Bruce Springsteen at TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 7:30PM and Wednesday, April 22, 2009 7:30PM
Dont wait… buy your Bruce Springsteen tickets today!

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Blue Man Group

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:55:08 +0000

While in Boston go see the popular Blue Man Group
performing at the Charles Playhouse, Boston, MA
The Blue Man Group is a creative theatrical performance that is
performed all over the world and they differ from city to city based
on cultural differences.

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Jeff Beck in Concert

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:46:18 +0000

Jeff Beck at the House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts
Monday, April 13, 2009 6:30PM One night only
Buy Jeff Beck tickets today before your tickets are sold out.

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