Musical artists are being lifted up by Boston-based guitarist and singer Aaron Lehtonen.
Facebook Live show Aaron@ is an accesible platform for collaboration-minded artists. New Hampshire native Aaron Lehtonen is a self taught guitar player who first fell in love with playing music at age five. He has released 20 recordings - starting with a debut record produced in 1998 at Sound Design Studios in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Read full storyJohn Buckley McQuaid: "Homeless Hotels"
'Homeless Hotels' was released as a single in 2022. John Buckley McQuaid spends most of his days writing in the backroom of a quiet cafe in his current home of Aarhus, Denmark. Born in Dublin, Ireland, McQuaid has been a professional musician since 1979, performing at clubs, libraries, art museums, theatres, schools, festivals and even prisons all over Europe. He has also travelled extensively in New York and elsewhere in the U.S., and to Tokyo, Madrid and Berlin.
Read full storyMinnesota songwriter Jon Manners creates a historic ode to a landmark rock in Westport, CT.
The Tar Rock was used to alert colonists of marauding British redcoats in 1777. Historic homes in that community of Westport, CT are being torn down today at an alarming rate. Jon Manners is a Minneapolis-area musician with a career spanning over six decades. He began playing in 1957. In the early 1970s he had the opportunity to record with Andrew Loog Oldham, best known for his work as a producer and impresario for the Rolling Stones. Currently residing in Northfield, Minnesota, Manners continues to perform as a solo artist in the Southern and Central regions of the state.
Read full storyEscaping Expensive Coasts: Homebuyers Moving to Nashville and Beyond.
Nashville, re-joins top destinations for migrating homebuyers according to new data from Redfin.com. Most popular cities for relocating are Sacramento, Las Vegas, and Orlando. Costly mortgage rates and housing costs are driving down the number of homebuyers looking to relocate, according to new data from the nationwide brokerage Redfin. But for those who are moving, America's expensive coastal cities are being left in the rearview in favor of the Sun Belt and culture-rich places like Nashville.
Read full storyHand-held debt relief is right around the corner. Thousands are signing on for 'CreditU' mobile app.
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) to debut CreditU in 2024. Debt relief, financial planning and easy-to-use budget tools are part of a major product release by Massachusetts-based American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc. (ACCC) that is scheduled for early 2024.
Read full storyDanvers, MA: $100K for Recycling Upgrades
DANVERS, Mass. – More than $100,000 will go into improving recycling infrastructure and collection systems in the Town of Danvers, Massachusetts through a program sponsored by the nation's leading beverage companies called Every Bottle Back.
Read full storyWill a new app revolutionize financial wellness? CreditU is coming soon from this non-profit debt management agency.
American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) is inviting people to join a pre-order waiting list in advance of CreditU's nationwide launch. In a world where financial stability plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals' lives, American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC) has been at the forefront of guiding millions of Americans towards a debt-free future for decades. Now the Massachusetts-based nonprofit is banking on the launch of a new mobile smartphone app - CreditU - to revolutionize how Americans access and use credit counseling services. Combining cutting-edge technology with the expertise of ACCC, the app aims to empower users to take control of their financial well-being by consolidating almost every personal finance function into one platform.
Read full storySmart phone mobile apps are dominating personal finance.
A new survey that measures the financial health of American consumers found smartphone apps for personal finance management are surging in popularity among American consumers. The American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc (ACCC) Financial Health Index for the Second Quarter of 2023 also documented ongoing difficulties among households mired in debt and facing higher costs for everyday necessities.
Read full storyThe Fender Telecaster is a common ingredient in some of the best guitar-oriented music throughout American history.
AHN - Music Appreciation. The Fender Telecaster, commonly known as the Tele and originally debuting as the Esquire, is a solid-body electric guitar that is one of the most iconic instruments in the music industry. It was first introduced in 1950 by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC), and remains one of the most popular and versatile guitars to this day.
Read full storyFortune magazine rolls out 'Fortune Crypto 40' as blockchain giants and innovators join the publisher's lineup of lists.
Coinbase, Paypal and Ethereum Foundation are among the inaugural Crypto 40 category leaders. Fortune magazine has launched the inaugural Fortune Crypto 40 with its April/May 2023 issue. The ranking names the top five companies and organizations in each of eight different categories in the crypto currency space, as well as related areas of business and innovation.
Read full storyRaelyn Nelson is on the road again - and coming to Massachusetts for the first time - with local favorite Annie Brobst.
Four-date mini tour arrives at The Porch in Medford April 20 with a solo show from Raelyn Nelson paired with a set from award-winning MA-based country artist Annie Brobst. Raelyn Nelson is making a name for herself in country music. And she's doing it on her own terms and with her own unique style.
Read full storyNew grants totaling $78 million will support small businesses in MA. Gov. Maura Healey's admin announces funding.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll - along with the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC) - announced two new grant programs totaling $78 million in funding to support Massachusetts small businesses.
Read full storyCollege financial planning is important as ever for American households, even as fewer are choosing to attend college.
Fewer Americans are choosing college because of the skyrocketing cost. But about 18 million households still need to figure out how to foot the bill for higher education. According to a press release from American Consumer Credit Counseling (ACCC), U.S. college enrollment has dropped from 21 million in 2010 to a little more than 18 million in 2021. ACCC cited data from the National Center for Education Statistics. "The college debt crisis in America is now a $1.7 trillion problem impacting 45 million people," ACCC reported, adding that about "13 percent of all Americans had federal student loan debt in 2021."
Read full storyMajor Taylor was born poor in Indiana, built fame and fortune while living in Worcester, MA and died broke in Chicago.
There's no shortage of Major Taylor content out there. But the pioneering cyclist's story of achievement is still unknown to many. A new independent film biopic and recently opened museum in Worcester, MA may help change that.
Read full storyForty eight hours in Boston: Get your Sox on for an action-packed stay in what's been called the Hub of the universe.
Can you see enough of Boston in just 48 hours to make it worth the trip? You sure can. Here's how. If you’re looking for an unforgettable mini-vacation in one of the United States’ most historic cities, then start planning a weekend or two days midweek in Boston, Massachusetts. From historical attractions to culinary delights and of course some of the greatest sports teams in America, there’s something for everyone in this vibrant city where downtown is comfortably walk-able.
Read full storyJeff Beck was innovative, inspiring, influential and truly original. The late guitarist created sounds like no other.
Jeff Beck is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative guitar players of all time. He is credited with revolutionizing the way guitarists play and during his lifetime set a new standard for modern guitar playing.
Read full storyTwenty four hours in New Orleans: Turn a one-day trip into a whole vacation in one of America's most unique cities.
Bourbon Street, the French Quarter, the Garden District, the Superdome and more. New Orleans, Louisiana is a vibrant and unique city located on the Gulf of Mexico - bordered by Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas - and it’s loaded with interesting and memorable things to do.
Read full storyMost people eat candy corn a whole piece at a time. But some like to nibble from the edges.
It's true. There was a poll about candy corn. It's not like candy corn is a Halloween treat that needs a PR campaign. An early adopter of the "sweet and salty" approach to bit-sized confections, candy corn's unique blend of corn syrup, sugar, lecithin and various oils and artificial coloring can grow tiresome pretty quickly. But if there is a time to eat these little triangular treats - it's in the final days of October and perhaps a few more days following Halloween itself.
Read full storyHousehold robot sales will more than double in five years. New market study says COVID-19 pandemic drove demand higher.
Robotic vacuums, yard maintenance, home security and surveillance are top categories in a home robot market where China is the dominant force. That heavily mechanized home next door is probably brought to you by Beijing.
Read full storyPsychic comedian and illusionist Jon Stetson joins the growing lineup of entertainment at the F355 Lounge in Peabody, MA
October 1 performance by Stetson is a featured event for F355's entertainment series. Comedic mentalist and illusionist Jon Stetson brings his audience-interactive show to Peabody, MA October 1 as part of a new entertainment series at the F355 Lounge and Prime Italiano Restaurant.
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