The inaugural Boston Calling Music Festival was a very successful attempt to bring the urban festival attraction into New England. Band Fun., The National, Matt & Kim, The Shins, Marina & The Diamonds, and others graced the brick courtyard over 2 days during Memorial Day Weekend.
Read my festival preview here:
http://www.glidemagazine.com/23329/boston-calling-city-hall-plaza-memorial-day-weekend/