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I certainly didn't expect to be writing a festival preview for the month of October, but there are so many great options that it's truly necessary. October is when autumn truly kicks in, and I'd personally much rather be wearing a sweater or a hoodie while watching bands play than having sweat pouring down my face. Apparently others agree with me since New England (and beyond) are hosting some pretty fantastic indoor and outdoor festivals this year! HONK! Festival October 4-6 Davis Square, Somerville, MA HONK! Festival has become legendary as a free three day festival of activist street bands. The festival has been typically held over the holiday weekend, but this year it's happening a week early. It features bands from all over the world taking over Davis Square in Somerville, and this year features Dirty Water Brass Band, Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band, Undertow Brass Band, and many, many more!  https://honkfest.org/ Outermost Roots & Blues Festival...

We've dropped the ball in telling you about the Bellforge Arts Center's line up this year, and for that we apologize. Located on the former grounds of the Medfield State Hospital (just visiting the site to see the old buildings is highly recommended), Bellforge "... nurtures community, creativity and self-expression through the arts."  August closes out with three upcoming free with RSVP concerts. They have two Summer Sounds shows left: Thursday August 24 with Summer Cult and Senseless Optimism and Thursday August 31 with Dino Gala and Cape Crush! This Saturday is Flow at the 'Forge - Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hip which features performances from Brandie Blaze, SeeFour, and ExitFame.  In September they switch things over to ticketed events. September 9 sees a performance by alt-rock legends Buffalo Tom. September 16 and 17 is the Commonwealth Fest, a two day festival curated by Cousin Stizz and featuring Supersmashbroz, Michael Christmas, Jiles of Van Buren, and...