“The Blue Ribbons’ latest album, 2024’s “Forever, But Not For Long,” has plenty of pop hooks. Or rather, it had plenty of them before the band took sledgehammers and scalpels to most of the songs. A short history of David Champagne. Pre-internet in the band Treat Her Right. 2000s backing up wife in the band…

Nashville Comes to Waltham: “The Healing Garden Concert” Brings Renowned Singer-Songwriters to the French American Victory Club Prepare for an afternoon of world-class storytelling, soulful melodies, and acoustic mastery. This intimate performance offers New England audiences a rare opportunity to hear the stories behind the songs from artists who have shaped the landscape of folk,…

      Southern Rail’s bluegrass is high-octane exuberant fun, with lush harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar.

An unparalleled opportunity to hear The Great Organ featured with a full symphony orchestra in the spectacular acoustical setting of the Music Hall. The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Robert Lehmann, performs with James Kennerley, organist. Sponsored by Jonas Stundzia and David Meehan Symphony No. 2, Op. 36, in D major…

Jazz Streams features an accomplished lineup of musicians who have made significant contributions to the New England jazz scene. The WCUW Frontroom is located at 910 Main St., Worcester MA. Parking in the Clark University lot across the street, or on the street.

Welcome to the Harvard Arts Festival! From April 30 to May 3, Harvard’s campus transforms into a four-day celebration of the arts, bursting with creativity from Harvard students, staff, alums and faculty.  

  Founded by Chandler Travis, Steve Shook, and Rikki Bates in 1980, the Incredible Casuals were something of a New England legend until they disbanded in 2013. The Invincible Casuals carry on the tradition.

From a young girl with a quiet dream of becoming a singer, Laurie’s journey has unfolded one song at a time. Over more than two decades, she’s made her dream into a reality.

  Fronted by powerhouse vocalist and band founder Gina Coleman, Misty Blues has been shaking up stages since 1999 with original and traditional blues supercharged by jazz, soul, funk, and gospel. Kicking off the night, Bees Deluxe brings a fearless, genre‑bending take on the blues that’s equal parts groove, edge, and surprise.

Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated, Eileen Ivers continues to push traditional fiddling boundaries from a folk music staple to a fiercely fresh, powerfully beautiful, intensely driving world stage experience.

With 10 albums under his belt, Cliff Eberhardt is considered one of today’s most respected songwriters. He is joined by Louise Mosrie Coombe who is being recognized as a new, vibrant voice of Americana and soulful Southern folk.

Swing/blues

From Tiny Grimes and Billy Holiday to Duke Ellington and Tampa Red, the Smack Dabs present a melange of danceable musical styles with stunning instrumental configurations, improvisational vitality and a bit of risqué Blues swagger. Bawdy, joyous and inclusive.

The 890s are a funk rock band out of Somerville – originating during 2020, the majority of the band lived in the same 2 apartment house – creating a basement rehearsal space during the lockdown.The band consists of 8 members and frequent guest performers – including but not limited to drums, bass, guitars, keys, saxophone…

Kerri Powers just keeps getting better and better! And she can do it all – blues, original folk rock, and now her yodeling which defies the expectations of the genre.  Impossible to categorize this amazing performer. Just come ,  sit back and soar to musical  heights with her.    

  Pamela Means is a multiple award-winning, singer-songwriter and jazz musician. Protest anthem writing, Biracial, Queer, Artist-Activist. Kim Moberg’s rich vocals, described as “a blend of honey and whiskey”, gently guide listeners through her musical stories while her compositions tug at feelings of melancholy, heartbreak, healing and social consciousness.