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...
Local multi-style cellist Catherine Bent and Brazilian mandolin prodigy Ian Coury dazzle and charm listeners with their unique take on Brazilian instrumental music. The duo will play a set before inviting other musicians to join for a “roda de choro”. Audiences may find themselves on a journey into the rootsy dance rhythms of forró, or...
Hi, my name is Dj High Frequency and I am born and raised Boston, Massachusetts ( Roxbury ). I been DJ'ing for six plus years , my main focus is to share uplifting, healing, empowering , motivational and unity music to humanity. We are all on this beautiful planet not for a long time but...
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,...
Trío Jazz Caribe is a vibrant ensemble that fuses the rhythms of the Caribbean with the sophistication of jazz, drawing on its members' Venezuelan, Panamanian, and Puerto Rican roots. Featuring Adrián Delgado on piano, Héctor Falú on drums, and Jorge Rodríguez on bass, the trio brings to Boston an energetic and soulful repertoire that celebrates...
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...
Goodwin UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 If you have seen them live, or listened to their recordings, you know that Goodwin is not an easy band to pin down. Indie Funk? Reggae Folk? Art Rock? Perhaps they can best be described as both raw and sophisticated. That is, the songs...
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...
Catherine Bent and Ian Coury UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Local multi-style cellist Catherine Bent and Brazilian mandolin prodigy Ian Coury dazzle and charm listeners with their unique take on Brazilian instrumental music. The duo will play a set before inviting other musicians to join for a “roda de choro”....
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...
Bencils UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Bencils is an indie/alternative artist with the swag of a hip-hop icon. His latest original single: "Pushstart" is a standout track from his new album "Lonely", released on April 18th, 2025. The song encapsulates Bencils' journey of re-finding himself after a situation related to...
S.O.U.L.stice featuring Toki Wright and Kapatid Kud UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Every Thursday, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. Check back for artist details!
¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night Featuring Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 In partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects, the premiere Latinae cultural presenting organization greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live...
Brooke Annibale Broor, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
Zion Rodman UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Zion Rodman is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter. He grew up in Cape Cod where he played around since the age of 15 and eventually received a B.A. in music from the University of Massachusetts in Boston. In 2017, Zion teamed up with producer Alex Katz and released...
Kidding Around Children's Hour This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Dive in with Kidding Around for an hour of all things under the sea. With a storytime of Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister and ocean themed crafting activities, this hour is full...
Due to weather, the UnCommon Corner will be closed today. We hope to see you tomorrow, weather permitting!
Eduardo Betancourt This event has been cancelled due to inclement weather. UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Considered “one of the iconic harpists of this new age,” Eduardo Betancourt is a Grammy-award winning Venezuelan musician, producer, arranger, composer, instructor, and multi-instrumentalist with 30 years of experience in traditional and fusion Venezuelan...
The Tripps UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 The Tripps are a Berklee-bred psychedelic improv band that cannot be defined by one genre. They have a new album out, entitled "What It Is." @the._.tripps
Devon Gates UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Devon Gates is a bassist, vocalist, and composer from Atlanta, Georgia, now based in Brooklyn, NY. After studying anthropology and jazz performance at Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music (London, UK) she has emerged in the contemporary...
UnCommon Corner Weather Statement Due to inclement weather, the UnCommon Corner will open at 4 pm today with WERS radio only!
Em Salzman (they/them) is a singer- songwriter from Oak Park California about to enter their senior year in Emerson College’s Musical Theatre Program. You can find Em’s music on any music streaming platform under the name “Emulate”. This is Em’s second performance with Uncommon Stage, the first being in 172 Below’s “Slumber Party Pop” cabaret....
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Toki Wright and Tricia Reed UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Every Thursday, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week's performance will feature Tricia Reed.
Sashay Away Rosé Rosé all day at the 90+ Cellars wine cart! In honor of National Rosé Day (June 14) the Boston-based wine brand will be serving up some of their best rosés at their pop-up wine bar throughout the weekend. Both Friday and Saturday, the following 90+ Cellars rosé wines will be on deck:...
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...
Devon Gates UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Devon Gates is a bassist, vocalist, and composer from Atlanta, Georgia, now based in Brooklyn, NY. After studying anthropology and jazz performance at Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, and the Royal Academy of Music (London, UK) she has emerged in the contemporary...
PRIDE: Divas Night with The Femmes UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Kick off the Pride Parade weekend with The Femmes, the all-woman and non-binary band specializing in songs by female and non-binary artists! They’ll perform hits from Divas both new and legendary as we come together to celebrate Pride! The Femmes are...
PRIDE: Kidding Around Children's Hour UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Join Kidding Around at UnCommon for a special story hour to celebrate Pride! Larger-than-life and very fabulous performers will read to our littlest visitors. This is great spot to engage families during the Parade! Kidding Around is Emerson College's renowned...
PRIDE: An Evening with Patty Bourrée featuring Doriann Blonch and Lucy Diamonds UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Join Patty Bourrée, Emerson alum and the Definitive Boston-based Singing Blonde Comedy Queen for an evening of family-friendly drag fun at UnCommon! Patty has delighted audiences near and far. Patty and friends Doriann...
Marilyn Simone UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 An enigmatic songwriter and DJ with a voice dripping in reverb and delay, Marilyn Simone blends the soulful echoes of R&B with the limitless creation of sound design. Raised in Oakland’s vibrant pulse and guided by the spirits of artists like Stevie Wonder...
Ben Cosgrove UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter… his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has performed in every U.S. state except for Delaware, collaborated with groups...
Dan DeCristofaro UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Dan DeCristofaro is a soulful singer, songwriter, producer and arranger based in Massachusetts. He is a founding member of Blue Light Bandits, an award winning, 4-piece independent groove rock band from Worcester, MA that has amassed over 3 million streams on Spotify over...
WERS 617 Day Join Boston's uncommon radio station for 617 Day! Stop by UnCommon to see some of WERS' favorite local talent, fun games and activities from sponsors, and as always great beer from Harpoon and elevated Mexican street food from El Jefe's! Featured Artists Jules Grace Jules Grace is an independent artist from Boston...
Samuel Batista UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Andrew Sue Wing Every Thursday, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will feature Andrew Sue Wing. 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...
Emily Nawrocki UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Emily Nawrocki is proving to be a rising star in the pop-soul world, blending powerhouse vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and undeniable stage presence. The Boston, MA native has been making waves with her debut single, Blue Eyed Baby, which earned her two nominations at...
Farayi Malek UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 With her warm, soulful voice, Farayi Malek has captivated audiences around the globe as a Grammy-nominated vocalist with Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers. Now, she’s returning to her musical roots, embarking on a new chapter of her journey. The child of a Zimbabwean immigrant...
HipStory Presents Rhythm and Roots featuring Zion Rodman and Gogo Norales Join HipStory for their bi-weekly series, "Rhythm and Roots," a live music and dance event that celebrates the deep-rooted traditions of Black music and movement. Rhythm & Roots will feature a rotating lineup of live bands, dance performances, and open jam sessions where musicians...
Kidding Around Children's Hour UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Can’t make it to summer camp this year? Not a problem! Kidding Around is bringing an hour of camp right to the Uncommon Corner. Join us for summer camp singalongs, bracelet making, camp games, and more summertime fun activities! Kidding Around...
Iris Luis Gomez UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Iris is a Cuban multi-instrumentalist, artist, and educator based in Boston. Passionate about Afro-Latin rhythms, vibrant cultures, and the classical repertoire, she seamlessly blends these influences into her music. As a composer and arranger, her greatest inspirations include Bach, Leo Brouwer, Villa-Lobos,...
Palo Rosa & Cuerda UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Experience the mesmerizing fusion of Afro rhythms, classical guitar, and Cuban Tres improvisations in every performance. The trio is brought to you by Iris, a Cuban multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and composer whose work in this project showcases a passion for classical repertoire...
The Water Street Wranglers UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Embark on a musical journey with the Water Street Wranglers, a Boston-based bluegrass/Americana band. Known for their blend of original and traditional tunes, join us for mesmerizing live performances that capture the essence of good old-fashioned vibes mixed with a modern...
Acoustic and Soulful Sundays featuring Geraldine Barney, Navajo Singer & Songwriter Geraldine Barney’s music explores the relationship between the traditional Navajo values and beliefs she grew up with on the Navajo Reservation in Northwest New Mexico with contemporary city life off the reservation. Living in two cultures is a prominent theme in her music and...
Acoustic and Soulful Sundays featuring Mariaé Muzik Mariaé Broome, from Cleveland Ohio is a 20-year-old sophisticated vocal virtuoso. As a child, she sang in her family's church, mesmerizing audiences with her smooth voice and flawless delivery. With time and dedication, Mariaé's talent has grown, earning her various accolades and opportunities along the way. She was...
UnCommon Corner Weather Statement Due to the heatwave, the UnCommon Corner will be closed on Tuesday, 6/24. Try to stay indoors, safe, and hydrated!
Jules Grace UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
Sheryl Bailey Trio UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Jazz guitarist, Sheryl Bailey brings her “Three-0” to UnCommon Corner, featuring drummer Neal Smith and bassist Ian Ashby. Sheryl is the Assistant Chair of Guitar at Berklee, and has toured world wide with her own duo, trio and quartet projects and as...
The Break featuring Eva Davenport and Rilla Force "The Break" is bi-weekly showcase dedicated to Boston’s hip-hop/R&B artists and DJs, connecting thecity’s underground talent with new audiences. This program is curated by HipStory. Artist Bios Eva Davenport Music has been in Eva Davenport’s heart and soul since birth. Inspired by powerful songstresses Aretha, Etta, Beyonce...
MOMENTUM: Soulstice Play Playe Night Join us for a night of yard, board, and card games at UnCommon Corner for MOMENTUM. As always we will have music, food, and brews on tap from Harpoon Brewery and El Jefe's Taqueria. Hosted by Toki Wright and with sounds By:DJ 411, MOMENTUM will feature: All Star Karaoke withLisa BelloKarim Keli Nicole...
Alyssa Barker UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
Zahili Gonzalez Zamora UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Zahili Gonzalez Zamora is a Cuban pianist, composer, bandleader, arranger, and educator. She feels most defined by her Cuban heritage and her status as an immigrant. Her passion for music has taken her to Canada, to South East Asia and, now, to...
Maggie Monroe UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Born into sweet tea, slow talkin’, and Dolly Parton, Maggie Monroe attributes their early appreciation of Appalachian bluegrass, folk, and country music to their North Carolina home. Inspired by Brandi Carlile, Patty Griffin, and Nickel Creek, Monroe strives to combine roots styles to create an Americana...
Kidding Around Children's Hour UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Unleash your inner Superhero (or Villain) with Kidding Around! Instructors will lead participants through an immersive process drama to become your favorite comic characters and unfold what you can do in tricky situations Kidding Around is Emerson College's renowned Theater for...
Manuela Sánchez Goubert UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
Claudio Ragazzi UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 GRAMMY WINNER, EMMY Winner and EMMY Nominated Film Composer and guitarist Claudio Ragazzi has been writing award winning music for film and television, scoring dozens of projects and performing with some of today's most respected musicians at renowned concert halls in the world.Claudio...
Sarah Bernadette UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Sarah Bernadette is a New Jersey-born singer-songwriter whose music fuses pop, jazz, and R&B influences to create a unique sound. She has her master’s degree from New England Conservatory in Contemporary Improvisation (’21) and her Bachelor of Music in Songwriting and Voice Performance...
BEX UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 BEX (Rebecca Strong) is a singer-songwriter based in Massachusetts — and an alumna of Emerson College (BA, 2010) and The Boston Conservatory at Berklee (MFA, 2017). Her music spans multiple genres, including alternative pop, country, and R&B, and in recent years, her songs have...
Catherine Bent UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Local multi-style cellist Catherine Bent will return to the UnCmmon Corner with her trio. Catherine Bent, an alumna of Cirque du Soleil, has performed and recorded with Joe Jackson, Lee Konitz, Donna Summer, and many others. She is regarded in Brazil as the...
Ben Cosgrove UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Ben Cosgrove is a traveling composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described by the Boston Globe as “a sonic plein-air painter… his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has performed in every U.S. state except for Delaware, collaborated with groups...
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)
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Becky Bass UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Every Thursday, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week's performance will feature Becky Bass.
DJ Whysham UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Born and raised in the vibrant city of Boston, DJ WhySham’s early exposure to community service and Boston’s music scene laid the foundation for her eclectic taste and innovative approach to music production. WhySham’s role as the Official DJ for the 114th National...
Bencils UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Bencils is an indie/alternative artist with the swag of a hip-hop icon. His latest original single: "Pushstart" is a standout track from his new album "Lonely", released on April 18th, 2025. The song encapsulates Bencils' journey of re-finding himself after a situation related to...
Jules Grace UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night Featuring Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 In partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects, the premiere Latinae cultural presenting organization Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live...
Puppet Showplace presents “Party Animals” by Puppet Motion UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Party Animals follows five furry friends as they navigate the biggest social hurdle of their young lives — throwing their first party! Meet a bunny with boundless energy, a sloth with social anxiety, a hedgehog wrestling with...
Trio Jazz Caribe UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Trío Jazz Caribe is a vibrant ensemble that fuses the rhythms of the Caribbean with the sophistication of jazz, drawing on its members' Venezuelan, Panamanian, and Puerto Rican roots. Featuring Adrián Delgado on piano, Héctor Falú on drums, and Jorge Rodríguez on...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember and ‘The Clements Brothers’ marks their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The...
Andrenae Duffy UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Andrenae Duffy is a Boston-based musician currently training at Berklee. This is Andrenae's UnCommon debut. @Andrenae_duffy
Thea Hopkins Trio Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, she's been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. Roberta Schwartz of the Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange wrote "the beauty of Thea's voice is matched by the brilliance of her lyrics."...