BASEBALL SHOWS

The 10th and (likely) final Musical Baseball Show of 2026 takes place this Friday at the Mansfield Senior. The fun starts at 1 p.m. and it’s free.

 

This year’s shows have been great. The best part is schmoozing with folks before and after the concert. I met Bill Monbouquette’s brother, several people who knew Ted Williams, people with kids (and grandkids) in the minor leagues and fans who just wanted to talk some baseball.

 

The show includes baseball songs, trivia and short stories about my experiences with the grand old game, A few years ago, the cable access station in Burlington did a nice video piece that can be viewed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXqVGAogYPQ

 

For more info, visit www.howienewman.com/baseball-show

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FIRST OUTDOOR SHOW COMING UP

Knock on Wood, my folk-rock duo, will be doing its first outdoor show on Sunday, June 7, at the River Walk in West Bridgewater. River Walk is an all-day festival where the street along the Town River is closed to traffic and there are all kinds of free activities, including music, kayaking, crafts, kids games, a beer garden and food trucks.

 

We’ll be playing at War Memorial Park on River St. from 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. If you’re in the area, check it out. If you’re not, take a drive. It’s a Sunday.

 

For those of you who work for a living, our first prime time (a fancy way of saying evening) outdoor concert is July 2 at York Beach in Maine.

 

More info: www.howienewman.com/knockonwood 

 

FIVE GRAND

Well, I finally made it. On Aug. 28, I sold my 5,000th record. I say “record” because that total includes vinyl records, cassettes and CDs.

 

I’m not sure whether hitting this milestone is awesomely impressive or totally uninspiring (since it took 50 years). Maybe a little of both.

 

This does, however, undoubtedly indicate perseverance.

 

My first record was a 45 rpm single with “Blasted in the Bleachers” on one side and “Cosmic Garbageman Rag” on the other, released in 1976. Fittingly, No. 5,000 was a Baseball’s Greatest Hits, Volume 2, CD, which included a studio version of “Blasted.”

 

All told, there were three 45 rpm singles, two vinyl EPs, six cassettes, eight CDs and a partridge in a pear tree. I remember cutting up big sheets of cardboard from washing machine boxes to use for mailing out vinyl records. Driving around to do consignment sales at indy record stores. A lot of hard work, a lot of fun and a lot of great memories.

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You can view the whole discography here.

 

For all of you who bought a record or CD, THANKS!

 

BACK ON THE FARM

Unfortunately, Knock on Wood’s three-hour extravaganza at Drew Farm last year was rained out so we’re back to try it again on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 1-4 p.m. Drew Farm offers a bunch of family-oriented activities, including apple and pumpkin picking, kids’ games, a country store and more.

 

Admission is free. For more info, visit www.drewfarm.com

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Spring is finally here. Go outside and do something.

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UPCOMING 

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