And he was influenced by “swing” music—an offshoot of jazz that was sweeping the nation in the 1930s.

Twice a year, every spring and fall, Ithaca, New York hosts one of the biggest used book sales in the United States. Staffed ...

The beer halls were too noisy for acoustic instruments and too small for the big dance bands that played Western swing. The music featured songs that dealt openly with cheating and drinking ...

An early look at festive season bookingsBookings for the holidays were looking slow earlier this year, but they have picked up in recent weeks. My first Nomadness festivalThe theme for this year's ...

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams ...

October 22, 2024 • We debate the pros and cons of small-town living through the music of Christian Lee Hutson, Youth Lagoon, Bartees Strange and more in our biweekly update of the year's best songs.

A ranking of the top songs based on streaming and sales activity from within the country- as tracked by Luminate. The ranking is based on a weighted formula incorporating official-only streams ...

The "Monster Mash" was more than just a graveyard smash — it was also banned in the U.K. for many years! Learn about the ...

With Election Day just hours away, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and their running mates spent today blitzing across ...

Western celebrates grand opening of 'newest, most innovative student union in the state' The WMU Student Center is a testament to our dedication to fostering a student-centered environment where ...

Every Wednesday morning throughout the football season MassLive will release updated power rankings for the Top 20 high school football teams in Western Massachusetts.