When Matt Casey decided to start writing country music, the Boston native found himself in a genre where the ruling scene in Nashville, Tenn. didn’t exactly intersect with New England traditions.

The best time ever is to be had on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Oak Bluffs. That’s when the sixth annual Best Fest extravaganza touches down once again from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Thanks to a newly-upgraded FM signal, mvyradio is now broadcasting to all corners of the Island and other parts of southeastern Massachusetts.

Free guitar lessons are headed your way care of Steve Maxner. The 20-week course begins on Sept. 22 and runs until April 16 at the West Tisbury Library.

The motto of WVVY radio used to be “You Never Know What You’re Going to Hear Next.” And now, following the station’s recent signal boost, you may even be able to hear whatever’s next in Falmouth.

Al Schackman, longtime guitarist for Nina Simone, will attend the screening of What Happened, Miss Simone? at the Martha's Vineyard Film Center Tuesday night where he will talk about their lives together.