Since 1971, the Gloucester Clog and Hornpipe Society has been a staple among folk music in New England. The group’s co-founder Owen Hartford, who is a Milton resident, recently created a feature-length documentary chronicling the life of this band whose myriad members play instruments as distinctive as bones, spoons, bodhran, washtub bass and pogocello. MATV is pleased to air this look back at a part of New England’s musical legacy on Tuesday evenings at 8:30 p.m. on the Public channel (Comcast 9/RCN 13).
Fuller Talks is new this week, and the roundtable takes a look at a number of issues across the political spectrum, on scales ranging from global to municipal. Raising the alcohol tax in town, what the state recreational marijuana tax will be and the fate of the United States’ nuclear treaty with Iran are all on the table, along with a number of other topics. Take a look as this program airs at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m., all on the Public channel (Comcast 9/RCN 13).
The “Page Turner” Milton Public Library update has a lot to offer this month, with stop-motion animation from the Teen Room, a look forward to the next Wotiz Gallery artist, and an interview with the newest addition to the library’s administration. Take a look when this program airs Monday and Wednesday mornings at 7 a.m. and Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., all on the Public channel (Comcast 9/RCN 13).
Perennial summer outdoor concert performer Erin’s Melody was at the Town Hall gazebo concert this past week, with warm-weather favorites, Irish classics and family-friendly tunes for all ages to enjoy. Take a look at this week’s Summer Concert Series installment as it kicks off Music Thursdays at 5 p.m. on the Public channel (Comcast 9/RCN 13).
