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Ben Boivin is a writer and comedian based out of the Bronx, NY. He graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in Journalism, but it is his passion for laughter and music that has driven the majority of his work.

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The Iconic Concerts of Central Park: from Simon and Garfunkel to SummerStage

Ben Boivin Jun 4, 2025
Central Park is not only the continent’s first public park, but arguably the most iconic. Artists have traveled from across the globe inspired to paint, play and write about the 843 acres of beauty. The sacred space is…
Show Reviews

Unwrapping the Old Testament of Phish: New Year’s Eve 1995, Live from Madison Square Garden

Ben Boivin Dec 10, 2024
1995 was a year that defined the 1990s. Michael Jordan came out of retirement to return to the game of basketball. OJ Simpson’s verdict was “Not Guilty.” TLC encouraged listeners to stop chasing waterfalls. Pixar changed the future of…
Rock

‘Remain In Light’ Remain Inside — Talking Heads’ COVID-19 Prophecy

Ben Boivin Aug 5, 2020
Did the Talking Heads sonically symbolize COVID-19 almost 40 years ago?
Features

Summer Jam ’73: New York’s Largest Social Gathering (Cuomo would be Pissed)

Ben Boivin Jul 29, 2020
In 2020, it is nearly impossible to imagine 600,000 people gathering anywhere, but especially in the rural town of Watkins Glen for Summer Jam '73. For live music enthusiasts, summer is the best time of the year. The warmest months…
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Hearing Aide: John Medeski’s Mad Skillet

Ben Boivin Nov 9, 2018
The Earth is 4.5 billion years old, yet you are lucky enough to be around for another John Medeski side project. The mastermind of recruiting untouchable supergroups such as Hudson, The Word and Spectrum Road is here to release the newest…
Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Soulive ‘Cinematics Vol. 1’

Ben Boivin Feb 24, 2018
Easy Rider, Boogie Nights, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Pulp Fiction. What do these films have in common? Fantastic soundtracks. But what if the soundtrack preceded the movie concepts and producers were asked to build their storyline around…
Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: The Wood Brothers ‘One Drop of Truth’

Ben Boivin Feb 2, 2018
After nearly 13 years of touring the globe, writing their version of Americana music and picking up fans along the way, The Wood Brothers are set to release One Drop of Truth on Friday, February 2.  Their newest studio album purposefully…
Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Strange Machines ‘Voice of Color’

Ben Boivin Oct 26, 2017
On the week of their seventh year anniversary, New England quartet Strange Machines released their first ever full length album, Voice of Color. While some of these tracks can be found on the previously released live compilation, Cause and…
Album Reviews

Hearing Aide: Blind Owl Band ‘Skeezy Patty’

Ben Boivin Oct 11, 2017
Just in time for peak fall foliage, the Blind Owl Band are set to release their third studio album, Skeezy Patty on October 13.  Hailing from the beautiful Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Mountains, this 7-year-old quartet resembles…
Show Reviews

Phish Layers the Garden with Jimmies                     

Ben Boivin Aug 1, 2017
On the second Sunday of the outstanding Baker’s Dozen run at Madison Square Garden, Phish once again left its mark in the building and reminded us why we should never miss a Sunday show.  When they opened with the classic, “The Curtain…
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