Calendar Listings

Alice Howe & Freebo

Thursday August 6, 2026 6:00 pm

“WHEN THESE TWO GET TOGETHER, PREPARE YOURSELF FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY EVENING OF SONG AND SMILES, AND MAYBE A TEAR OR TWO. POWERFUL SONGWRITING, MESMERIZING VOCALS, OUTSTANDING MUSICIANSHIP, AND A PALPABLE CAMARADERIE MAKE FOR AN EXPERIENCE UNSURPASSED ON THE ACOUSTIC MUSIC SCENE.” – THE FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK Alice Howe & Freebo have undeniable chemistry. Rock bass…

Spire Lobby Series: Lisa Bastoni

Thursday August 6, 2026 7:30 pm

Doors | 6:30 pm // Show | 7:30 pm $17.15 This series showcases local and regional musicians in a relaxed and intimate setting. The lobby is transformed into a 70-seat showcase lounge!

Gordon Sterling and the People/Chris Fitz

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00 pm
Lizard Lounge — Cambridge, MA

Doors 7 $10 adv/$15 door  In the heart of the nation’s capital, Gordon Sterling and The People, a Soul/Funk, Blues/Rock ensemble, have carved a prominent presence, regularly captivating audiences to sold-out performances. Central to their music is Gordon’s effervescent energy, soulful voice, and deeply introspective lyrics based on his lived experiences. The band is, also,…

Sophie Mae Wellington & The Asheville Mountain Boys

Thursday August 6, 2026 8:00 pm
Passim — Cambridge, MA

Better Late

Friday August 7, 2026 5:00 pm
The Lawn at Assembly Row — Somerville, MA

Better Late is a local Boston area band playing classic and obscure rock, blues, rockabilly, roots, folk, country, and original compositions. Three of the four band members met at WUMB music camps.

Iron and Wine

Friday August 7, 2026 7:30 pm

Presented by Lowell Summer Music Series! Moved inside to Lowell Memorial Auditorium due to weather concerns

Mélisande

Friday August 7, 2026 8:00 pm
Passim — Cambridge, MA

Christone Kingfish Ingram

Saturday August 8, 2026 7:30 pm

Presented by Lowell Summer Music Series. Moved inside to Lowell Memorial Auditorium due to weather concerns!

Mattie & Debbie

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:00 pm
Lizard Lounge — Cambridge, MA

$20/$25 door Doors at 7 MATTIE & DEBBIE is one of the great duos of their generation. Comprised of two of the most unique talents to come out of the acoustic music scene, drummer/singer Sean Trischka and Bluegrass guitarist/singer Stash Wyslouch are a whole greater than the sum of their parts. Satan’s Junction, their debut album to be released…

The Onlies

Saturday August 8, 2026 8:00 pm
Passim — Cambridge, MA

Sado-Domestics

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:00 pm
The Square Root Cafe — Roslindale, MA

Sado-Domestics Second Sundays at The Square Root: Great food, beer, wine, coffee, and live local music with Sado-Domestics every Second Sunday of the month!

Tom Rush Accompanied by Brendan Cleary

Sunday August 9, 2026 4:00 pm

Doors | 3 pm // Show | 4 pm $66.15 to $79.15

Patty Larkin & Lucy Kaplansky

Sunday August 9, 2026 6:00 pm
Payomet Performing Arts Center — North Truro, MA

Ticket Price: $42-$66* // Members: $39-$61 (including fees) *Note that ticket prices will increase by $5 day-of-show  

Dennis Brennan with the White Owls

Monday August 10, 2026 7:30 pm
Sally O'Briens — Somerville, MA

The James Hunter Six @ 7pm

Tuesday August 11, 2026 7:00 pm
Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club — Portsmouth, NH

Tickets on Ticketmaster

McCarthys: Irish Session with McCarthy Family

Tuesday August 11, 2026 7:00 pm
McCarthy's - Upstairs — Cambridge, MA

Eli West Trio and The Lottie Doddies

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00 pm
Passim — Cambridge, MA

The James Hunter Six @ 9:30pm

Tuesday August 11, 2026 9:30 pm
Jimmys Jazz and Blues Club — Portsmouth, NH

Tickets on Ticketmaster

Johnny Trama and The B3 Kings

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00 pm
The Plough and Stars — Cambridge, MA