A look at the A-listers and local artists playing Boston Calling this weekend

Boston Calling kicks off this Friday at the Harvard Athletic Complex in Brighton. The three-day music festival features A-listers like Ed Sheeran, Hozier and Megan Thee Stallion along with a lineup of local artists like Billy Dean Thomas, Cakeswagg and JVK. GBH's Haley Lerner joined host Crystal Haynes with a preview of this year's festival.

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:44 What are you looking most forward to at Boston Calling?
1:12 Are there usually as many local artists as there will be at this year's festival?
1:30 Is it a huge deal to be playing Boston Calling?
2:15 There's a lot of variety in genres
2:35 Was there any big headliner that Boston Calling was trying to get?
3:10 Where does Boston Calling rank for people who are festival aficionados?
3:50 What would be your tips for someone attending the festival to maximize their experience?
4:34 Are there still tickets available?

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