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Amid allegations of theft, Boston auction house will pull items listed for sale from Tom Petty’s estate, lawyer says

“RR Auction is withdrawing all of the lots and securing them until this matter is properly resolved,” a lawyer for the auction house said in a statement Thursday afternoon.

Press Play: Baroque beyond Bach

If you like this playlist, you’re in luck. Boston is home to not one but two long-running summer festivals that feature boatloads of Baroque.

Dropkick Murphys will replace Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Boston Calling

Lead singer Karen O said she is recovering from an illness.

When Michael Feinstein plays a Gershwin program at the Pops, he’ll have an old friend in mind

Feinstein, who'll be joined at Symphony Hall by pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, spent his early cabaret-singing days as Ira Gershwin's personal assistant.

Odie Henderson

Tina Turner saved my soul

To say I am a fan would be a massive understatement. Tina Turner was the first singer for whom I camped outside a concert venue hoping to score tickets. Experiencing her live was a must.

Here’s everyone who’ll be playing at Boston Calling

More than 50 artists will be playing over three days.

New Englander Noah Kahan is connecting with fans by being honest about himself

The singer-songwriter, a Vermont native who now lives in Watertown, will be performing a few miles down the road at Boston Calling on Saturday.

At Boston Calling, a showcase for local artists returns

The Orange Stage is hosting a dozen local artists this weekend after making a strong first impression last year.