Abby Stanicek

Angine de Poitrine on the Fort Stage. Photo by Hannah Sender. Friday The distinguished Newport Jazz Festival returned to Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI, for its 72nd year with a stacked lineup of up-and-coming musicians and jazz legends across three sold-out days. Jazz lovers everywhere were eager to see the result of drummer Nate Smith’s recent appointment as the festival’s artistic director.

Photos & Review by Greg Wong Young the Giant live at Leader Bank Pavilion. June 20. Photo by Greg Wong. Seasoned indie rockers Young the Giant returned to the Leader Bank Pavilion on June 20 with their new album Victory Garden. They attracted big crowds amid cloudy weather with a very Californian lineup featuring Almost Monday and Cold War Kids. Almost Monday started the show with a rousing opening set that was propelled by frontman Dawson Daugherty’s playful antics.

Photos & Review by Greg Wong Dino Gala live at Brighton Music Hall. June 19. Photo by Greg Wong. On June 19, Dino Gala brought the release tour for their debut album Ronny Music to a close with style. The group curated a roster of fellow Boston-based bands for a hometown show highlighting some of the city’s best indie rock. Gollylagging led the lineup with their opening set.