With a rich tradition of music festivals ranging from Tanglewood to Boston Calling,

Massachusetts music fans have access to an impressive array of live music from every genre. Hometown heroes James Taylor and Aerosmith are just a few of the exceptional musical acts from Massachusetts to rise to fame. The Bay State also produced famous rock performers like The Pixies, celtic punk stars, the Dropkick Murphys, ska favorites, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck.