| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents Joanna White and CompanyPresented by Arts Foundation of Cape Cod August 20, 2010 The Arts Foundation of Cape Cod presents Joanna White and Company, soulful rock on Friday, August 20, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm, at Peg Noonan Park, next to the Falmouth Public Library, in collaboration with the Falmouth Village Association. 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 | 08/20/10 | |
Salem Jazz and Soul Festival: DopapodPresented by Berklee College of Music August 21, 2010 Thumping up from basement parties in Boston, to bumping the sound systems of major venues across the East Coast, Dopapod has been steadily growing as a musical tour-de-force. The group formed in 2007 when keyboardist Eli Winderman and guitarist Michelangelo Carubba began writing and playing shows. Dopapod has grown from a duo to a five-piece funk-jam sensation, adding guitarist Rob Compa, bassist Chuck Jones, and percussionist Neal “Fro” Evans. Dopapod recently released their... | Berklee College of Music | 08/21/10 | |
Salem Jazz and Soul FestivalPresented by Salem Jazz and Soul Festival at Derby Square at Front Street July 10-August 22, 2010 Experience that vibrant music scene that is Salem in the Summer! The festival will build on rich jazz history adding soul, blues and funk to the mix. A series of free concerts with a conclusion at the Salem Willows. The festival will spotlight the wealth of talented musicians on the North Shore and already has attracted thousands of fans! | Salem Jazz and Soul Festival | 07/10/10- 08/22/10 | Salem |
Southside Johnny & The Asbury JukesPresented by Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park September 4, 2010 In a business where success is defined as getting a second single and longevity measured in nano-seconds, just surviving for thirty plus years is a rare accomplishment. But Southside Johnny and the Jukes have not just survived, they have flourished: thirty albums, EPs and a box set; thousands of live performances around the globe; a legion of dedicated and enthusiastic fans; dozens of classic songs; a record— Hearts of Stone —that Rolling Stone called one of the "top 100... | Lowell Summer Music Series | 09/04/10 | Lowell |
13th Annual Rhythm & Roots FestivalPresented by Lagniappe Productions September 3-September 5, 2010 The biggest roots music festival in New England with blues, New Orleans R&B, Cajun, Zydeco, Swing, Americana & more - this year featuring Robert Randolph & the Family Band, The Texas Tornados, Dave Alvin & the Guilty Women, Geoff Muldaur & the Texas Sheiks, CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Little Freddie King, Marcia Ball, Donna the Buffalo, Johnny Nicholas & the Texas All-Stars, Magnolia, Jeffery Broussard & the... | Lagniappe Productions | 09/03/10- 09/05/10 | |
Robert Randolph & The Family BandPresented by Lowell Summer Music Series at Boarding House Park September 10, 2010 A virtuoso on the pedal steel guitar, Robert Randolph set the music world on fire in 2000 when he began playing his first club dates in New York City. Randolph started playing the instrument as a church-going teenager in Orange, NJ, a small city just outside of Newark. He regularly attended the House of God Church, an African-American Pentecostal denomination that had been implementing steel guitars (or "Sacred Steel") in services since the '30s, with the pedal steel in... | Lowell Summer Music Series | 09/10/10 | Lowell |
MassEquality’s Concert For Equality Starring Macy GrayPresented by The Wilbur September 30, 2010 The premier LGBT grass roots advocacy organization in Massachusetts, is overjoyed to announce Macy Gray in concert on Thursday, September 30th. In addition, Concord Records is proud to announce the release of Macy Gray’s new album, entitled The Sellout, on June 22, 2010. The Sellout is the Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter's first album in more than 3 years. Macy Gray first burst into the music scene with her debut album On How Life Is and the massive hit single, “I... | The Wilbur | 09/30/10 | |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Sunday Night Jazz & Blues at Encore LoungePresented by John Minnock June 12, 2010-June 12, 2011 Live Jazz and Blues. John Minnock (host) with trio and special guests. 2nd and 4th Sundays monthly, in one of Boston's longest running live music venues. Encore Lounge is in the Courtyard Marriott, 275 Tremont St Boston, in the theater district opposite the Citi-Wang Center. | John Minnock | 06/12/10- 06/12/11 | |