Lou's can't singlehandedly save Harvard Square. But it can help the area's 'beat' go on.

Written By Sheridan Stalbaum

The Boston Globe · Victoria Wasylak · August 27, 2025

In its Sound Check music column, the Globe looks at how Lou's is filling a gap in Harvard Square's arts scene by booking local artists for repeat shows, from trad jazz to R&B. Brand and event manager Cormac Hurley talks about the neighborhood's music heritage.

Sheridan Stalbaum
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