The Cowboy Junkies' latest album All That Reckoning continues a career defined by literate lyrics and minimalist atmospherics.

The Mavericks arrive on the Vineyard this week to play at the Performing Arts Center. “There are 12 of us,” said lead singer Raul Malo. “Eight onstage, four to keep us together, and 30 pieces of luggage.”

The David Bromberg Quintet performed a set list that was a journey of 20th-century folk, blues and ballads at the Old Whaling Church on Monday night.

It was during a gig in Austin with Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman that David Bromberg was lured back to recording.

The Martha’s Vineyard Summer Concert Series returns this summer, beginning on July 9 with David Bromberg.

Island Community Chorus director Peter Boak stood before his ensemble as the group rehearsed for their annual summer concert on July 3 at Union Chapel in Oak Bluffs.