The Del Fuegos always seemed like a band on a mission, hipping Boston’s punk audience to the joys of older rock & roll. But according to frontman Dan Zanes, their only real mission was to have a good ...

The cover of "Pieces of Home" by Dan and Claudia Zanes. (Courtesy of Smithsonian Folkways) This album doesn’t feature Santa or elves, but it does blend cultures, genres, collaborations with other ...

While we’re waiting for Dan Zanes to join our phone interview, Warren Zanes tells me about the brothers’ recent text exchange. Topic? Favorite Beach Boys album. Dan’s is “Beach Boys’ Party!,” which ...