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Billy Joel's 'MiddleSea' Waterfront Estate Listed For $49.9M
The Piano Man is downsizing. The iconic 75-year-old singer, songwriter, and pianist Billy Joel has just listed his sprawling waterfront estate on the north shore of Long Island for $49.9 million. Joel bought the estate, which he calls "MiddleSea," in Centre Island, a residential village in Oyster Bay, in 2002. The name is a clever play on words. Yes, it's located by the sea, but "Middle C" is also the first note learned by pianists. It's spread over 76 acres and has 18 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, and four separate homes: the main house (a 20,000-square-foot red-brick m…
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Rapper Fatman Scoop Dies At Age 53 After Medical Emergency During Concert In Connecticut
Isaac Freeman III, a rapper known as Fatman Scoop, died after having a medical emergency while performing on stage in Connecticut. The 53-year-old New York City native collapsed during a performance in New Haven County at the Hamden Town Center Park, according to authorities. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His tour manager, Birch Michael, posted a statement on Facebook: "It is with the heaviest of hearts I announce the passing of Isaac Freeman III, Known professionally as Fatman Scoop. You taught me how to be the man I am today. "I Love you Sco…
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21-Year-Old Pulled From CT Reservoir Was Talented Musician At
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A man pulled from Connecticut reservoir was a talented musician who attended Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, according to the university. Related: ID Released For 21-Year-Old Who Drowned In Oxford Reservoir Kai Thomas Boapeah, age 21, who has ties to Ghana, Africa, and Worcester County, Massachusetts, in the town of Dudley, was recovered in New Haven County on Thursday, June 20, in Seymour Reservoir #2 in New Haven County in Oxford. The state medical examiner has ruled Boapeah’s death as an accidental drowning. He had been residing with friends in Waterb…
Obituaries
Western Mass Man Killed In Crash, Dragged By Bear Remembered By Friends As 'Unique Soul'
You may have heard about Daniel Ducharme's death. The 31-year-old was killed in Western Massachusetts on Sunday, May 5, after he lost control of his car and crashed in Hampshire County in the town of Hatfield. A bear is believed to have dragged him from the wreckage after that. But his friends say those headlines left out who the South Hadley resident was. Dozens of social media posts paint a far more complex picture of someone who cared for his friends, loved cracking jokes and making music, and had big plans for his future. Evan Flynn posted on Facebook that Dani…
Obituaries
Young New Canaan HS Grad Remembered As Talented Musician After Untimely Death
A freshman at a prestigious Massachusetts college who graduated from a Connecticut high school in 2023 is being remembered as a brilliant musician who always followed his curiosity into success. The death of Fairfield County resident Toby Woods, a 2023 graduate of New Canaan High School who was a freshman at Williams College in the Berkshire County town of Williamstown, was announced by officials at both schools on Friday, Feb. 23. Earlier Report - Young New Canaan HS Grad Dies: 'He Will Be Sorely Missed,' Superintendent Says In a letter to students, faculty, and staff, Wi…
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Destress At Lavender Farm Fest In Central Mass With Live Music, Food, Drinks, More
If you're looking for a getaway without going far, the Farm at SummitWynds has the fourth annual Lavender Farm Festival later this month that promises a relaxing weekend of live music, drinks, and more. Nestled near Mount Wachusett, the working lavender farm rarely opens to the public, but the owners will host two weekends of events that promise to satisfy the outdoorsy types and anyone looking to unplug for a few hours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Farm At SummitWynds (@thefarmatsummitwynds) Lavender Farm Fest takes pl…
Obituaries
Ellen Elizabeth Hilpl, Beloved Former Pound Ridge Teacher, 67
Ellen Elizabeth Hilpl, 67, a former Pound Ridge resident and most recently of the Village of Millerton since 2017, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home in the village. Born May 26, 1955 in Port Chester, NY she was the daughter of the late John E. and Norma Dean (Lasher) Hilpl of Pound Ridge. Ellen Elizabeth was a graduate of William Patterson College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1979, and the College of New Rochelle, where she received a master’s degree in education in 1984 as well as a master’s degree in music. For many years, Ellen Elizabeth was a beloved kin…
Lifestyle
Grammy Nomination Likely First Of Many For Acclaimed Massachusetts Musician
Matt Cusson remembers the exact moment he learned about his first-ever Grammy nomination. The Berkshires native was at his parent’s house in Pittsfield with his 2-year-old daughter when his phone started blowing up on November 15, 2022. “I just got a ton of texts saying, ‘Congratulations,” the musician told Daily Voice. “Then I remembered all the nominees were announced [that] morning.” Cusson then called his wife to tell her the good news while she was away for work in New York City. Once she caught wind of her husband’s nomination, she instantly put her job on hold. “I called her, an…
Events
They Might Be Giants Playing Sold Out Shows In Mass After Car Crash, COVID
They might be giants, but the only way they are going to crush New England is with stellar live performances and sold-out shows. John Flansburgh and John Linnell, who met while growing up in Lincoln, MA, make up the duo known as They Might Be Giants. For some 40 years, the band has released numerous albums, covered several genres and even won two Grammys. Now TMBG is once again performing for their fans in the Commonwealth who have waited a long time to hear the band’s iconic sound live. “We have a very, very enthusiastic fan base and they were ready to wait to come see us,” Linnell sa…
Lifestyle
Massachusetts Teachers Win Big On Fox's Music Naming Show 'Beat Shazam'
Two teachers from Massachusetts put their music knowledge to the test by appearing on Fox's hit gameshow, "Beat Shazam." Carol Carney and Marlene Faulkingham are both teachers at the Hurd Wyman Elementary School in Woburn, Boston25 reports. The duo told the outlet they studied for weeks to build up their repertoire of hit songs and beat out other teams. “We practiced a lot," Carney told the outlet. "We practiced every kind of music, trying to name it [the song] as quickly as we can." Their studying clearly paid off as Carney and Faulkingam made it all the way to the finals …
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'You Are A Star': New England 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent'
A 20-year-old singer and songwriter from New England is impressing judges on “America’s Got Talent.” Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Boston, made his debut on the hit NBC show Tuesday, June 21. And it couldn't have gone better. Earlier report: Boston 20-Year-Old To Appear On 'America's Got Talent' The singer began his audition by playing piano and singing “She’s Got a Way,” by Billy Joel, but was cut short by judge Simon Cowell, who asked Rhodes if he had an original song. Rhodes proceeded to perform a piece he had written, titled “Disengage,” which garnered approval from the panel of judges. …
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New England 20-Year-Old Kieran Rhodes To Appear On 'America's Got Talent'
Updated story - 'You Are A Star': Massachusetts 20-Year-Old Wows Judges On 'America's Got Talent' A Massachusetts man will appear on "America’s Got Talent." Kieran Rhodes, age 20, of Boston, can be seen auditioning on the Tuesday, June 21, episode of the hit NBC show, NewsChannel 13 in Albany reports. The singer and songwriter told the outlet he didn’t apply to be on the show, but was approached by one of the show’s producers, who heard him perform in Boston, where he attends Berklee College of Music. “I cannot explain how grateful I am for this experience,” Rhodes wrote on Faceb…
Obituaries
College Student From Hudson Valley Killed In Upstate Shooting Was An Aspiring Educator
A female college student from the Hudson Valley who was shot and killed on a street just off-campus in upstate New York is being remembered as an aspiring educator and talented musician. Putnam County resident Elizabeth Howell, age 21, was a senior at SUNY Potsdam, where she was a music education student at the college's prestigious Crane School. At about 5:50 p.m. on Friday, Feb.18, police in Potsdam, New York, located in St. Lawrence County, responded to a report of an unconscious female on College Park Road near the entrance to SUNY Potsdam. Responding patrols located Howell, of t…
Real Estate
Cardi B Building Sprawling Mansion In Northern NJ -- But She Calls It NYC (Photos)
Cardi B announced she's in the process of building a New York City home. But what she apparently meant was New Jersey. "These days I don’t just live one place, I’m everywhere due to my work. One thing for sure I needed a home in my home city of NY!" the rapper wrote. "I’m soo proud of myself. I work so hard for my children to be comfortable everywhere they are regardless of work. Me and my husband have always dreamed of having a crib in NY, and we have decided to add to our portfolio of homes, along with Atlanta and LA." The sprawling Bergen County home, in Tenafly, sold fo…
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Rapper, Westchester Native, Resident DMX Dies At Age 50
The rapper DMX, died on Friday, April 9 at the age of 50 following a weeklong hospital stint due to an apparent drug overdose in his New York home. DMX, whose original name was Earl Simmons, was hospitalized a week earlier due to an overdose that led to a heart attack, according to TMZ, leaving him in grave condition in White Plains Hospital. A Mount Vernon native who grew up in Yonkers, Simmons' family announced that he had died surrounded by loved ones Friday afternoon after being placed on life support for the past few days. Earlier story - Rapper DMX Hospitalized In Westchester In Gra…
Obituaries
Community Mourns A 23-Year-Old 'Natural Musician,' HCC Grad After Fatal Crash
The Springfield community is mourning the passing of a 23-year-old “natural musician” who recently died in a car accident. Connor Murphy Sliwa, of Springfield, died in a crash on Feb. 3, according to his obituary. Family and friends are remembering Sliwa as beloved and someone who was always dancing and making music. He was also an avid basketball player. “He went out of his way to bring people together,” Sliwa’s obituary said. “Anywhere he went, he was everyone’s best friend. He joked around and uplifted all of us.” Sliwa earned an associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College in A…
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Death Of Street Musician 'Bucket Man,' aka 'Motown Man,' Mourned In Pioneer Valley
Bennie M. Johnson wasn’t in the movies or politics, but he certainly was famous. Johnson, also known as the Bucket Man, recently died. As the Bucket Man Johnson was well-known in the area for his percussive performances on a white, plastic contractor’s bucket he’d carry around. Some people knew Johnson as “Motown Man” or “Motown Benne.” Johnson was a talented musician playing jazz, classic rock and Motown with a bucket and kazoo. He’d often dress the part of a rockstar wearing a shimmery scarf like a cape and wearing brightly-colored Mardi Gras beads. He’d play on the streets, but people …
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