‘Morning Guy Tai’ advocates mentoring, helps homeless get jobs
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Boston – Tai Irwin became better known as “Morning Guy Tai” beginning in 1985 on Boston’s now-closed alternative rock...
Tony Soul Project’s frontman strives to perform until he’s 80
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Marlborough – During the same time period when some workers consider retiring to get rest and relaxation, Tony “Soul”...
Singer-songwriter, record collector, Monkees fan shares longtime passions
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mick Lawless, a Southborough native now residing in Milford, began collecting vinyl records as...
ArtSpace Maynard’s director takes topical artworks on the road
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Maynard – Jerry Beck has creatively covered a lot of ground with public art projects since relocating from his...
Musician friends meet for ‘Uke-a-Rama Llama Ding Dong Day Y’all’
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – A group of friends from several communities enjoy playing ukulele together. The group is known as Uke-A-Rama...
Pandemic inspires heartfelt music by Waltham singer-songwriter
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Waltham – Despite challenges posed by the pandemic restrictions, Linda Marks of Waltham has her heart firmly set on...
Hudson’s internationally-recognized calligraphist continues studies
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Hudson – Gerry Jackson Kerdok of Hudson has honed her calligraphy skills for over 40 years. Cumulatively for three...
Comic and addiction specialist spotlights recovery causes with humor
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Medford – Jack Lynch of Medford integrates his work experiences as a stand-up comedian and a licensed addiction specialist...
Jimmy Jay shares musical memories on relaunched WMEX-AM 1510
By Ed Karvoski Jr., Culture Editor
Region – Jimmy Jay of Weymouth began his radio career at Fitchburg’s WEIM-AM on his 19th birthday, Jan. 11,...
Poet Frank O’Hara’s imprint on Grafton is small, but large on the world
By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer
Grafton - Poet Frank O'Hara was a prominent figure in the mid-20th century literary and art world in New York...
