UnCommon favorites, The Zack Bolles Band, returns to the Corner to help kick off the season. This folk rock trio featuries Abe Dewing on fiddle, Ed Cardenas on cajon and Zack Bolles on guitar. www.zackbolles.com @zackbollesband
CALO brings an eclectic mix of 90's hip-hop classics, remixes, and instrumentals to the UnCommon Stage, accompanied with solo saxophone and electronica. CALO is the DJ and producer alias for composer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator Joseph "Calogero" Borsellino III. Calo is known best for his blends of electric soul, funk, timeless hip-hop, and dance music. He...
Jules Grace is an independent artist from Boston who just released her debut album “Diaries & Daydreams.” She has been playing guitar since she was nine and grew up playing in cover bands. Jules enjoys making a variety of music, ranging from dreamy indie-pop to heavier rock. Performing on radio station WERS, Musicians Wanted, and...
Thom Dunn has been writing songs since the late 1900s. He is best known for his work with the Boston-based power-pop band the Roland High Life, which formed at Emerson College and recently appeared at the Boston Rock & Roll Rumble, as well as his Irish folk rock group, Forfocséic. He also performs solo, as...
Originally from Haiti, KNSZWRTH (pronouns: he/him) first arrived in Boston for college in 2004. Kenny then cut his teeth at mission-driven organizations like the West End House Boys and Girls Club, Cambridge Youth Programs, the Cambridge Public Library and more recently, Now + There, before joining the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture as Chief of Staff....
Ellis Omar Williams (El Omar) received his formal musical training at the preparatory school of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. He also received musical instruction at the School of Fine Arts in Bayamón, where he honed his singing talents. He has performed with various family ensembles and participated in numerous events across Puerto...
Manuela Sánchez Goubert is a Colombian artist who combines jazz with Latin American folklore, creating a cosmopolitan sound. Manuela and her band belong to a new generation, who–inspired by the folkloric traditions of the 50's–propose new compositions with a modern touch, nourished by jazz reharmonizations. Manuela is a Colombian artist who combines jazz with Latin...
Taj Dharmadji, singer/songwriter. You can listen to her music on all streaming platforms under that name! New music this summer <3
Originally from Haiti, KNSZWRTH (pronouns: he/him) first arrived in Boston for college in 2004. Kenny then cut his teeth at mission-driven organizations like the West End House Boys and Girls Club, Cambridge Youth Programs, the Cambridge Public Library and more recently, Now + There, before joining the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture as Chief of Staff....
Join 172 Below, Emerson’s own cabaret and concert student organization, at the UnCommon Corner for an evening of cabaret hits. The theme is “Slumber Party Pop!” Featuring performances by:Tiffany Alvarez Ben McGeeHaley KirchhoffAutumn McNew Jordan Rochna Hope KimEm SalzmanAmelia DuvalEmily BarnettRowen GoringAsa Dupras
Formed in 2003 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Soulelujah is an all-vinyl DJ collective and dance party that has been spinning the finest soul, funk, and R&B 45s, along with other slabs of wax, for the past two decades. Playing freshly-unearthed gems to solid favorites, this award-winning dance party has become a Boston-area staple, captivating dance-ready crowds...
Due to weather, the UnCommon Corner will be closed today. We hope to see you tomorrow, weather permitting!
Olivia Soler has been accepted at Berklee College of Music with a partial tuition scholarship. Currently in her first semester, she has also won the prestigious Gifted Tuition Scholarship from the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation in 2023. Originally from Havana, Cuba, Olivia is Berklee's first female tres player. She joined the college in September of...
Due to weather, the UnCommon Corner will opening at 2PM today! Please join us for drinks from Harpoon, food from El Jefe's, and music from Olivia Soler, Bárbara Zamora, and DJ Little Kilo!
Bárbara Zamora Vargas graduated from the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in Havana, Cuba, with a specialty in Choral Conducting, in which she studied with national renown teachers such as Linda Mirabal, Zenaida Castro Romeu, and María Felicia Pérez.In 1992, she was recruited by the number one Cuban female orchestra of Cuba, Anacaona, where she...
Jazz in three voices: Gomez-Maia-Villarreal TRIO Uruguayan trumpet player and composer Alejandra Gómez, currently based in Boston, presents her latest project in a trio format. Joined by guitarist Gabriel Maia and bassist Sofia Villarreal, the ensemble invites the audience to an intimate musical journey featuring original compositions, spontaneous improvisations, and heartfelt reinterpretations of jazz classics.
Not confined by any one genre, Brooke Annibale's expressive and beautifully thoughtful songwriting creates a dreamy, dark, and enticing sonic landscape. Her songs have been placed on many TV shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and One Tree Hill. Brooke has recently performed on SiriusXM The Coffee House, AudioTree Live, Paste and more. Brooke’s...
Jules Grace is an independent artist from Boston who just released her debut album “Diaries & Daydreams.” She has been playing guitar since she was nine and grew up playing in cover bands. Jules enjoys making a variety of music, ranging from dreamy indie-pop to heavier rock. Performing on radio station WERS, Musicians Wanted, and...
Mkeka is a melding of the minds of saxophonist Joseph Borsellino III, bassist Tony Irons, pianist Jesse Taitt, drummer Tyson Jackson, and percussionist Brandon Mayes, each highly acclaimed composers, educators, and community leaders. The mkeka is a tablecloth used in Kwanzaa celebrations, representing foundation, history, and tradition– the idea that today is built on yesterday....
Don't miss this incredible program curated by our friends at HipStory every other Wednesday!
BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Brooklynn and BiaJavier Toki Wright Toki Wright is a two-time Emmy Award-winning MC, poet, producer, and cultural diplomat. He has received two CLIO Award for advertising with General Mills for the number one worldwide Twitter trending project “Watch the Stove” which was also nominated for a Cannes Lion...
Hannah Bossange (any pronouns) is a performer, writer, and musician currently based in Boston. He has been writing music and studying classical singing since he was 11 years old. She’s currently working with folk and rock, but give her a few years and it will be nothing but funk. Follow along for all their projects...
The Sam Spear Quinet delivers hard-hitting bop, soulful swing, and blistering ballads. Composed of two saxes, piano, bass, and drums, the group performs an eclectic mix of original tunes and cleverly crafted arrangements of jazz standards. https://samspearmusic.com Sam Spear Music (Facebook), @sam_spear_music (Instagram)
MARiANO & NENÉ ESCALONA are a father-son duo hailing from Caracas, Venezuela. NENÉ is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist with a lifelong passion for the Venezuelan cuatro. He is returning to his roots as a performer after a 40 year career behind the camera in film and television. Growing up playing alongside his father, MARiANO went on...
THE MUSIC OF PIANIST & COMPOSER LEO BLANCO......pulses with global rhythmic elements influenced equally by his South American roots and European classical traditions interwoven with improvisatory developments. Blanco was born in the Venezuelan Andes where he absorbed folk music genres that were a mix of Afro-Caribbean, North American and European musical styles. By age eleven...
Jill McCracken (they/she) is a queer singer/songwriter making emotionally raw retro soul music. Heartfelt passion and vocal power remain front and center whether it’s a boisterous full band performance or an intimate solo set. McCracken’s influence has resonated with their home city of Boston, earning consistent Boston Music Award nominations over the past five years...
Thea Hopkins A member of Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, performing songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. She has been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. Her new album, "Blossom & Ghosts", is scheduled to be released in September 2025. In 2024, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in...
Acoustic and Soulful Sundays featuring Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed UnCommon Corner is located on Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed(Nipmuc) is a Massachusetts based actor, singer/songwriter, playwright and director. Coming up in a musical family, Jasmine first stepped on stage at 3 years old. Her music stylings are heavily influenced by her...
Lee Fish will be presenting his exciting trio featuring longtime collaborators - Kevin Harris on keys and Max Ridley on bass. Together they will explore some old soul favorites as well as Fish's original music which can best be described as a blend of all his favorite styles - ranging from jazz, soul/r&b to folk...
Lee Fish will be presenting his exciting new trio featuring bassist and vocalist Devon Gates as well as pianist, Jiri Nedoma. Together they will explore some old soul favorites as well as Fish's original music which can best be described as a blend of all his favorite styles - ranging from jazz, soul/r&b to folk...
Embark on a musical journey with Alyssa Barker, a violinist celebrated for her transcendent performances that seamlessly blend classical elegance with contemporary innovation. Alyssa specializes in both acoustic and electric violin performances, showcasing her versatility and unique ability to bridge traditional and modern musical worlds. Alyssa’s extraordinary talent has graced iconic stages worldwide, leaving an indelible mark...
Panamanian saxophonist, composer, and educator Samuel Batista mixes Panamanian folkloric and urban music with jazz. His latest album, Panama United, featuring Anthony Fung (drums), Eunjeong Hwong (piano) and James Dale (bass) covers traditional Panamanian rhythms within his original compositions, aiming to preserve Panamanian folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States. In 2012,...
Itay Dayan and his band are a Boston based group that has been performing in and around Boston for the last few years, pretty much wherever you can think of. From nightclubs to synagogues - they've played there. With a combination of klezmer (traditional Jewish music) and Middle Eastern Pop music, their shows are energetic...
Off the Coast is a band from Easton, MA that writes and plays pop punk, indie and alternative rock. Brought together as Urban Lunchmeat in 2016, the band plays at local music venues, events and bars around the Boston Area, Cape Cod, and RI. The band composes and records their own unique high-energy music and...
Singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Manolo Mairena is a Costa Rican artist based in Boston. His captivating music and dynamic stage presence have garnered him an international following. Mairena has released three original albums: "Mi Oportunidad" in 2008, "De Todo Un Poco" in 2018, and his latest, "Esto es lo que Hay," in November 2023. His...
CALO brings an eclectic mix of 90's hip-hop classics, remixes, and instrumentals to the UnCommon Stage, accompanied with solo saxophone and electronica. CALO is the DJ and producer alias for composer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator Joseph "Calogero" Borsellino III. Calo is known best for his blends of electric soul, funk, timeless hip-hop, and dance music. He...
Jesse Blackman is a Boston-based pianist and vocalist who began playing music at the age of five. Her repertoire is a blend of jazz and adult standards. She performs regularly at local events and churches, and is passionate about sharing her music with others. Instagram: @jesse.blackman
Ciara Moser, originally from Dublin but raised in Austria, currently calls Boston her home base. As a blind bassist of Austrian-Irish descent, she showcases her versatility across various musical styles and genres, seamlessly blending into band, orchestra, film, and ensemble projects, both in live performances and studio sessions. She earned her Master's in jazz performance...
Jesse Taitt is a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, and educator with a rich musical journey. He holds a dual degree in Jazz Composition and Professional Music from Berklee College of Music, where he refined his sensitivity and technical prowess. Starting at the Boston Arts Academy, Jesse cultivated his musicality studying Classical music with Boston Conservatory...
DJ WhySham, a proud voice “From The 617 To Your BackYard”, is also a recent inductee to the Grammy Recording Academy (Class of ’23). Celebrated for her dynamic sets, from Boston Calling to energizing post Boston Celtics games, and First Night Boston 2024, she is a 4-time nominee, and opened for the iconic DJ Jazzy...
Adeline Um is a Korean American singer songwriter who started her music journey as a Berklee City Music Scholar. Her lyrical translations of experiences, travel, love, and connections is strongly felt within the sounds and melodies she creates. Her performances provide a soft landing for her listeners to feel safe and enjoy vulnerability and deep...
Raised with devotion for music, Gregory George Groover Jr is a twenty-nine year old tenor saxophonist and educator from Roxbury, Massachusetts. His love and pursuit of music directed him to the Boston Arts Academy where he graduated in 2011 as both the Elma Lewis Graduate with distinction and the Louis Armstrong Jazz award. His effort...
Cuban Pianist, Composer, Arranger, and Bandleader Anibal Cruz is a Berklee graduate, skilled in Composition and Jazz performance. Since launching his career, he has achieved significant milestones including his first single, "La Raza," released in 2021. Cruz has performed alongside notable artists such as Paquito de Rivera, Armando Manzanero, Egui Castrillo, Joe McCarthy, Ruben Rodrigez,...
Georgie Rodriguez is an accomplished Puerto Rican multi-instrumentalist with a solid bass and guitar career. He is also an experienced composer, arranger, music producer/director, andrecording musician. His trajectory includes a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Album (2017)¿Dónde Están? with Guasábara Combo, and Latin Grammy Awards for Best Salsa Album(2010) and Best Merengue Album (1997).Self-taught and...
Enjoy the hits millennials know and love featuring the darlings of Boston’s music scene, The Femmes! The Femmes are an all-woman and non-binary wedding band specializing in songs by female and non-binary artists. When you’re at a Femmes show, you’re at a high energy concert experience. Epic sing alongs, expertly crafted harmonies, and musicians who...
