TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON AUGUST 18 – 20th, 2023 Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

Salem Jazz and Soul Festival Returns to Salem Willows

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is back! The 501(c)3 nonprofit organization will be hosting its annual festival on August 19th, 2023 at the Salem Willows. The festival will feature live musical performances, educational workshops, vendors, a beer tent, and more.

The festival is free to attend and is open to all ages. The lineup for this year’s festival includes Krewe de Skunk, TapRoots, Diane Blue All Stars, BT/ALC Big Band, and the Salem High School Jazz Band. DJ Skotvoid will also be returning to spin between sets.

In addition to the live music, the festival will also feature educational workshops on topics such as music theory, instrument repair, and songwriting. There will also be a variety of vendors selling food, drinks, and merchandise.

The Salem Jazz and Soul Festival is a great way to enjoy live music, learn about music, and support a local nonprofit organization. The festival is made possible thanks to the generous support of its sponsors, including PEM, the City of Salem, The Lobster Shanty, Wolf Next Door Coffee, Creative Collective, Rotary Club of Salem, SOSS Records, Mahi Mahi Cruises, Far From the Tree Cider, Gentile Brewing Co., East Regiment Brewing Co., and Backbeat Brewing Co.

Friday Night on Activate Radio

News, Ecological Reality, Interviews with Legends in the Arts, Civil Rights Yesterday and Today: Order a pizza and settle-in! Activate Radio is committed to diversity and the voices of the marginalized. If you’re looking for a unique and diverse radio experience, check out Activate Radio! You can listen wherever you are, online at activatemedia.org.

• 6PM ET: Democracy Now! is an independent, global news hour that broadcasts daily on over 1,400 other radio stations and websites in the United States and around the world. The show is hosted by Amy Goodman and Juan González, and it features a mix of news, interviews, and analysis.
• 7PM ET Radio Ecoshock is a weekly radio program that examines the environmental impact of human activity. The show is hosted by Alex Smith, and it features interviews with experts on a variety of environmental topics.
• 8PM ET NonVisual Radio is a radio program that features interviews with Legends in the Arts. This Week: Joe Viglione Interviews Author, John Hunter who recently wrote a book about REM.
• 9PM ET The Big Picture is a weekly radio program that explores the big ideas that are shaping our world. The show is hosted by Melvin Syrie, Jr., and it features interviews and discussions on a variety of topics, including politics, economics, culture, and civil rights. The Big Picture is known for its thought-provoking analysis of current events, and it has been praised for its ability to help listeners make sense of the complex world we live in.

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