From rockabilly to pop, rock and blues to jazz-rock, New Rhythm and Blues Quartet, NRBQ, can just about play it all. Founded by pianist Terry Adams in 1967, the band is known for its diverse sound and high-energy live performances. Recently Mr. Adams revamped the band’s lineup and has been as busy as ever, churning out two albums — one live, one from the studio — in the past two years. Another studio album is in the works. NRBQ returns to Martha’s Vineyard to play at Flatbread this Sunday, July 21, after a long time away from the Island.

Ladino music is a multicultural experience. A unique blend of Spanish and Hebrew lyrics, Mediterranean instrumentation and Arabic rhythms, it originated in the Jewish communities of medieval Spain in the years preceding their expulsion. When Ferdinand and Isabella expelled the Spanish Jews in 1492, the musical tradition continued to grow and change under various new cultural influences.

Claudina Stevenson and Michael Stevenson purchased 27 Edgewood Drive in Edgartown for $659,000 on July 10.

Kurstin M. Meehan purchased 9 Mariners Circle in Edgartown for $375,000 on July 10.

Just in time for a heat wave, Martha’s Vineyard is relying partially on backup generators for electricity after an electric cable failed last week.

NStar spokesperson Michael Durand said Tuesday that electricity to the Island is being provided via two underwater cables and up to 15 temporary generators on Island.

Each week the folks at Cinema Circus show a series of short films on Wednesday evening at the Chilmark Community center. The films begin at 6 p.m. but the circus — complete with jugglers, face painters, stilt walkers, food and music — gets underway at 5 p.m.

Amera Ignacio and Todd Vanderhoop of Aquinnah announce the birth of a son, Lyle Ignacio Vanderhoop, born on June 30 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Melissa Nee and Caleb Costas of West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Jordan Rene Faith Nee, born on July 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Nicole and William Myers of West Tisbury announce the birth of a son, Liam Robert Myers, born on July 14 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Liam weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth.

Laurie Mazer and Brian McManus of Philadelphia and West Tisbury announce the birth of a daughter, Aine Tessa McManus, born on July 15 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.