| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 6 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents Stage Door CanteenPresented by Arts Foundation of Cape Cod August 6, 2010 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents Stage Door Canteen, big band sound and so much more in Sandwich on Friday, August 6, from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, at the gazebo at Henry T. Wing School on Route 130 in Sandwich, in association with the Sandwich Visitor Services Board. The concert is part of the Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series and is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket to the concerts. There will be no rain dates. For the full schedule and... | Arts Foundation of Cape Cod | 08/06/10 | |
Ball in the HousePresented by TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick at The Center for Arts in Natick August 6, 2010 Known in acappella circles as the voices behind the Cool Whip commercials, Ball In The House (BitH) has toured with ‘NSync, The Temptations, the Goo Goo Dolls and Paula Cole on their way to becoming one of Boston’s most popular pop vocal groups. Their nationally broadcast Today Show performance of Stevie Wonder’s Superstition won them the chance to perform on America’s Got Talent. If you’ve seen them, you know nothing beats the live show. | TCAN - The Center for Arts in Natick | 08/06/10 | Natick |
Clare and the ReasonsPresented by MASS MoCA at MASS MoCA August 7, 2010 These indie darlings inspire frenzied flights of references in reviewers grasping to sum up their sound: The New York Times claims their "sweetly intricate chamber-pop ... somehow mingled folk-pop, Philip Glass, cabaret oompah and the Beach Boys," while The Deli NYC music blog says "Clare uses her sweet versatile voice, reminiscent of Nina Persson of The Cardigans, to swoop and dive through Bjork-sized intervals." | MASS MoCA | 08/07/10 | North Adams |
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents Stage Door CanteenPresented by Arts Foundation of Cape Cod August 9, 2010 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents Stage Door Canteen, big band sound and so much more on Monday, August 9, from 7:00 - 8:30 pm, on the Dennis Village Green on Route 6A in Dennis, in collaboration with the Village Improvement Society of Dennis. The concert is part of the Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series and is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket to the concerts. There will be no rain dates. For the full schedule and more info: ... | Arts Foundation of Cape Cod | 08/09/10 | |
The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents The TicksPresented by Arts Foundation of Cape Cod August 9, 2010 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents The Ticks, all-girl pop in Harwich on Monday, August 9, from 6:00-7:30 pm, at Brooks Park on Oak Street at Route 39 in Harwich, in collaboration with the Town of Harwich Youth Services. The concert is part of the Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series and is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket to the concerts. There will be no rain dates. For the full schedule and more info: www.artsfoundation.org ~... | Arts Foundation of Cape Cod | 08/09/10 | |
KYST 201 Workshop for Indie Musicians with Laura Cortese and Shannon HeatonPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music August 11-August 12, 2010 Laura Cortese & Shannon Heaton return to Club Passim with their fabulous KYST Workshop for indie musicians: Keep your sh**t together as an independent musician and feeling great while doing it! In this two-day (Aug. 11 and 12) intensive workshop acousta-popster Laura Cortese and Irish trad diva Shannon Heaton offer sassy, entertaining and invaluable strategies for booking, promoting, touring, and building a strong and enduring act. Building on KYST 101, which explored touring/marketing... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 08/11/10- 08/12/10 | Cambridge |
Dar Williams with IBIS Chamber Music SocietyPresented by IBIS Chamber Music Society at National Heritage Museum August 15, 2010 Singer/songwriter Dar Williams has long been a luminous presence in today’s pop-folk music scene and a regular on the touring circuit. Stereo-type raves: “Dar Williams may be the best female singer-songwriter in America today,” and Paste hails her as “one of the genre’s central figures.” Her deeply felt, insightful songs and sweet singing voice have a broad appeal that transcends the boundaries of gender and generation, and her unique musical style... | IBIS Chamber Music Society | 08/15/10 | Lexington |
The B-52sPresented by Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park August 20, 2010 It has been said that the B-52s are as quintessentially American as the Beach Boys. And twenty-five years and over twenty million albums into their career, the B-52s remain among the most beloved rock stars ever. Any mystery concerning the longevity and ongoing appeal of the B-52s is immediately solved when exposed to the B-52s unique concert experience. From the timeless gems of "Rock Lobster," "Planet Claire" and "Private Idaho" to the more recent classics... | Lowell Summer Music Series | 08/20/10 | Lowell |
American StorytellersPresented by Norman Rockwell Museum at Norman Rockwell Museum July 8-August 26, 2010 Join us for inspiring conversations and performances celebrating the art of visual storytelling and the contributions of noted American illustrators--from Norman Rockwell to William Steig--who inspire us to see the world in new and exciting ways. From musicians to cartoonists, these exciting programs are the ideal way to spend a Thursday night! | Norman Rockwell Museum | 07/08/10- 08/26/10 | Stockbridge |
An Evening With RockapellaPresented by The Hanover Theatre at The Hanover Theatre October 15, 2010 Rockapella are the progenitors of a new flavor of contemporary pop music; one that has spread virally across the United States, Asia and Europe. Rockapella¹s widespread appeal has built legions of fans throughout the USA and across the globe. Since 2003, Rockapella has been cris-crossing the country with their annual "A Rockapella Holiday" tour, spreading the joy of the holiday season through their music. Rockapella has also collaborated with the world famous Boston Pops... | The Hanover Theatre | 10/15/10 | Worcester |
Two Door Cinema Club Presented by Bowery Presents at Royale October 18, 2010 In this day and age, a record that defies you to spot what music its makers have been listening to is a rare beast – especially one that makes you dance and sing as well. The fact they’re still so young – and, by definition, inexperienced - makes it even more extraordinary. Northern Ireland’s Two Door Cinema Club are a music-mad trio and their debut album – so fresh off the presses that they haven’t decided on an album title yet - fizzes with invention and... | Bowery Presents | 10/18/10 | Boston |
Guitar 1 with Janet FeldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 14-October 19, 2010 Tuesdays [6:30 pm - 7:45 pm] Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 Would you love to learn to play the guitar but wonder if you're too old, too slow, have no natural musical ability or just too busy? I've been teaching people as young as 3 and as old as 89 lessons for over 20 years and know from experience everyone can learn and enjoy playing the guitar. This class is for you if you've never played guitar before or know just a small amount. The group format offers a fun opportunity to learn... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/14/10- 10/19/10 | Cambridge |
Guitar 2 with Janet FeldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 14-October 19, 2010 Tuesdays [8:00 pm – 9:15 pm] Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 This class is a continuation of Guitar 3 and for you if you’d like to continue working with bar chords and open tunings. As long as you can play bar chords with relative comfort this class should be a good fit for you. As with all of my classes, each week we learn a song or two each of which contains a skill set; new chords, strumming & finger picking patterns, information about navigating sheet music and tabs.... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/14/10- 10/19/10 | Cambridge |
Guitar 3 with Janet FeldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 15-October 19, 2010 Wednesdays [6:30 pm – 7:45 pm] Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 This class is a continuation of Guitar 2 and for you if you’d like to work on making friends with bar chords. As with all of my classes, each week we learn a song or two each of which contains a skill set; new chords, strumming & finger picking patterns, information about navigating sheet music and tabs. Toward the end of the semester I’ll introduce you to open tunings and fun ways to explore using them.... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/15/10- 10/19/10 | Cambridge |
Songwriting 101 with Janet FeldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 15-October 20, 2010 Wednesdays [8:00 pm - 9:15 pm] Sept. 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20 If you're not only drawn to listen to music but have also to play it, you're a songwriter; if you've never written a song before it's only because your songwriting "faucet" hasn't been opened yet. Opening your faucet is what this class is all about. Each week we will do specific, simple exercises that keep your pen moving and take the mystery out of writing songs. You'll also learn about basic song structure, creating... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/15/10- 10/20/10 | Cambridge |
The BooksPresented by World Music/CRASHarts at Somerville Theatre October 21, 2010 The Books formed in New York City in 1999, when two neighbors collaborated on what they considered to be pop music. In fact, Nick Zammuto and Paul de Jong - perhaps by a mix of accident and design - developed a sound that over a decade later still defies categorization. Their music has been called many things: surreal, playful, transcendent, innovative, magical, heartbreaking. The Books will be touring in support of their highly-anticipated new recording, The Way Out. | World Music/CRASHarts | 10/21/10 | Somerville |
Americana Ensemble Class with Lloyd Thayer and Eric McDonaldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 16-October 21, 2010 Thursdays [6:30 pm - 7:45 pm] Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 Have you taken a class and you're ready to play songs with other instruments? Join the Americana Ensemble and get some experience playing with mandolin players, fiddlers, guitarists, vocalists, and more. Singer-songwriters, join us if you'd like to work on arrangements of your songs with a band. All instruments are welcome. We'll be covering Americana, folk, blues, country, old-time and bluegrass. The specific genres and songs... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/16/10- 10/21/10 | Cambridge |
Beginning Harmonica with Lloyd ThayerPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 16-October 21, 2010 Thursdays [8:00 pm - 9:15 pm] Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 Would you like to add another instrument to your repertoire, without carrying yet one more thing around? Well, have we got the instrument for you! Not only is a harmonica cheap, and fun to play, it easily fits in your pocket and can go anywhere with you. This class will start at the very beginning with basic techniques and move through a variety of styles, including straight harp and cross harp. We will explore the music of... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/16/10- 10/21/10 | Cambridge |
Beginning Mandolin with Eric McDonaldPresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 16-October 21, 2010 Thursdays [8:00 pm - 9:15 pm] Sept. 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21 In this course, we will start with the basics and give students a solid base of knowledge from which to build upon. We will cover basic technique, chord structures up the neck and improvisation. We will incorporate music theory, but do most of our work by ear. Using a group of simple fiddle tunes and songs, we will build a pallet of ideas that will hopefully inspire students to continue study on their own. We'll talk about... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/16/10- 10/21/10 | Cambridge |
Performance Techniques with Sean P. Rogan of Big D and the Kids TablePresented by Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center at Passim School of Music September 15-October 27, 2010 Wednesdays [6:30 pm - 7:45 pm] Sept. 15, 22, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 Anxiety is one of the biggest obstacles to overcome when performing live. In this class, you will have the chance to perform in front of your peers and receive constructive criticism. Everyone will be a performer as well as an audience member. The class will be based around honesty and respect. Performing is a very physical act, in addition to being mental and emotional. Gain an awareness of your body, mind and song.... | Passim Folk Music & Cultural Center | 09/15/10- 10/27/10 | Cambridge |
Liza Minnelli in ConcertPresented by Celebrity Series of Boston at Symphony Hall November 7, 2010 Renowned vocalist, Oscar-winning actress, recording artist, and television star Liza Minnelli is a Hollywood and Broadway legend and an A-list celebrity. Her show business roots run deep and her life and career are the stuff of legend. From her early years as a nightclub singer to her Oscar-winning turn as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, audiences have loved her inimitable charm and identified with her vulnerability. Minnelli returns to her roots with an evening of great songs with a small... | Celebrity Series of Boston | 11/07/10 | Boston |
Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway, "Boom!"Presented by Celebrity Series of Boston at Sanders Theatre January 21, 2011 Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway delighted Celebrity Series audiences with their show “Sibling Revelry” in 2004. Now these Tony-nominated sisters bring their unique rapport and golden voices to their new show, “Boom!” Celebrating the music of the ‘60s and ‘70s, “Boom!” features the music of stars like Joni Mitchell, Carole King, The Beatles, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder; and songs like “Both Sides Now,” “Up, Up, and Away,”... | Celebrity Series of Boston | 01/21/11 | Cambridge |
Patti LuPone, "The Gypsy in My Soul"Presented by Celebrity Series of Boston at Symphony Hall April 3, 2011 Two-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone is a singer of stunning musicality, a master dramatist, a gifted comedienne, and a larger-than-life presence onstage. LuPone thrills audiences not because of any single thing she does, but because she distills her talent into a pure essence. She is the embodiment of her art. In “The Gypsy in My Soul,” Ms. LuPone, accompanied by a 10-piece band, will sing songs associated with her Broadway career, from such shows as Gypsy, Anything Goes, and... | Celebrity Series of Boston | 04/03/11 | Boston |
Sweet Honey In The RockPresented by Celebrity Series of Boston at Symphony Hall May 6, 2011 For over 30 years, Sweet Honey In The Rock has moved audiences mightily, singing and signing their way across the epic landscape of African-American music and culture from the blues to gospel, reggae and hip hop. At every performance, Sweet Honey In The Rock delivers songs of hope, justice, love, and peace with a pure, smooth, fabulous sound as only these vocal masters can. Believe it! "Trying to describe an evening spent with Sweet Honey In The Rock would be like trying to describe... | Celebrity Series of Boston | 05/06/11 | Boston |