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SUMMARY:Estefanía Núñez & Arman Wali
DESCRIPTION:HipStory presents The Break\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEstefanía Núñez\n\n\n\nEstefania Núñez Villamandos is a Cuban pianist\, film composer\, and arranger whose distinct sound blends Afro-Cuban rhythms\, jazz\, and film soundtrack influences. Born in Havana\, she began studying piano at the age of six and earned a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music. Estefania’s band\, Mestizas\, has toured the USA and Spain\, performing their EP El Alma de la Olvidada\, which reimagines forgotten songs with a fresh twist. As a film composer\, she has scored short films and documentaries showcased at festivals such as the Women in Animation NYC Film Festival. She recently graduated from the Global Jazz Institute Master’s Program at Berklee\, where she developed a thesis on music and schizophrenia entitled The Enigma of Misunderstood Minds. She is currently working on a new album with Mestizas\, marking a new era with a more instrumental approach. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@estefania_nunez_villamandos \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArman Wali\n\n\n\nArman Wali is a Pakistani-American musician from South Portland\, Maine. His music incorporates strong influences from nature\, classical/impressionist composers\, jazz\, and traditional Pashtun music. He blends critical elements of each of these diverse sources to create a unique musical expression. Arman has recorded and performed extensively throughout New England\, Chicago\, New York\, and Washington DC and around the U.S. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@armanwalii
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/estefania-nunez-arman-wali/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:BAMS Fest and Departure Arts Present: MOMENTUM
DESCRIPTION:MOMENTUM: Soulstice Play Playe Night\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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: \n\n\n\nAll Star Karaoke withLisa BelloKarim Keli Nicole Price   \n\n\n\nGame Play withTori Tori vs. Notebook P Quontay “Q” Turner (Emerald City Plant Shop) vs. Malik Williams (Reel Sync Music)Jamilah Bradshaw (The Barr Foundation) vs. Richeline Cadet (Mass Creative)Myriam Michel (M&M Elite Events) vs. Catherine Morris (BAMS Fest Inc.)  \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki Wright\n\n\n\nToki 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 Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@tokiwright \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@tokiwright \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBAMS Fest\n\n\n\nBoston Art\, Music\, and Soul Fest is a cultural movement led by Greater Boston Black and Brown artists\, culture makers and creative entrepreneurs who are on the front lines of racial equity\, spatial justice\, and economic empowerment. \n\n\n\nBAMS Fest is a nonprofit organization that breaks down racial and social barriers to arts\, music\, and culture across Greater Boston. Through edutainment (education + entertainment)\, strategic partnerships and cultural programming\, we celebrate and support both artists and audiences\, with an emphasis on Black and Brown voices\, perspectives\, and artistry.​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@bamsfest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@bamsfest \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.bamsfest.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeparture Arts\n\n\n\nDeparture Arts builds community through facilitating creative collaborations\, amplifying historically underrepresented artistic voices\, and supporting artistic risk-taking for Boston area artists\, organizations\, and audiences.​ \n\n\n\nDeparture Arts believes in the unifying power of the performing and visual arts to connect our community – both audiences and artists.  For our audiences\, we look to increase access to the arts by presenting in non-traditional venues\, hosting local artists\, and building collaborations across art forms and disciplines. For our artists\, we provide space for artists to take artistic risks\, not often afforded to creatives\, that support the development and expansion of their career\, network\, and art. \n\n\n\nDeparture Arts is proud to participate in the Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture Program\, where all of our events are pay-what-you-can.  The Card to Culture program is a collaboration between Mass Cultural Council and the Department of Transitional Assistance\, the Massachusetts Health Connector\, and the Women\, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program by extending free admission to our events for all cardholders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ndeparture_arts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@departureartsboston \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.departurearts.org
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-and-departure-arts-present-momentum/
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SUMMARY:HipStory presents The Break
DESCRIPTION:The Break featuring Eva Davenport and Rilla Force\n\n\n\n\n\n“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. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEva Davenport\n\n\n\nMusic has been in Eva Davenport’s heart and soul since birth. Inspired by powerful songstresses Aretha\, Etta\, Beyonce & Alicia Keys. Eva asked for voice lessons her 8th birthday\, started\, and continued studying until her last day at Berklee College of Music. Infusing R&B\, Hip-Hop\, Soul & many similar genres into her songs. This multitalented singer/songwriter from Rhode Island and Boston. As a professional singer she’s worked in many genres and performed with 30+ different bands/music groups in over 1K shows across New England. Officially starting her career as a solo artist in 2017\, Eva brings the upmost authenticity to her lyricism and performances\, and aims to inspire and enlighten her audience with honesty and love. Creating music inclusive to everyone\, in hopes of bringing all types of people together through music. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@lyricsbyeva \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@evadavenportmusic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@lyricsbyeva \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.evadavenportmusic.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRilla Force\n\n\n\nArtist\, producer\, songwriter\, & international DJ from Boston\, Massachusetts. \n\n\n\nRilla Force makes kinetic\, bass-heavy tracks that straddle the boundary between ambient soundscapes and sophisticated\, club-ready jams. \n\n\n\nNominated as “Dance/Electronic Artist of the Year” – Boston Music Awards 2019\, 2020\, 2021\, 2022\, 2023 and Boston Music Awards 2024 “Dance/Electronic Artist of the Year” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@rillaforce \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@rillaforce \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@rillaforce \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.rillaforce.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-the-break/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:HipStory Presents Rhythm and Roots
DESCRIPTION:HipStory Presents Rhythm and Roots featuring Zion Rodman and Gogo Norales\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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 and dancers can exchange rhythms and movement. This event will focus on blending Afro-diasporic music styles\, jazz\, blues\, hip-hop\, and house music. \n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Bios\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGogo Norales\n\n\n\nGogo Norales is a Garifuna musician and ambassador for the culture. Providing world music to the public and expressing how culture is also an identity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@noralesgogo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@gomany.norales \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZion Rodman\n\n\n\nZion Rodman is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter known for his soulful voice\, intricate guitar playing\, and poignant lyrics. With a melodic style that blends folk and rock influences\, Zion’s performances are heartfelt and captivating. Based in Boston\, he brings a mix of introspection and energy to the stage\, both as a solo act and with his band\, making each show a memorable experience. Fans of Dawes\, Steely Dan\, The Band\, and Pinegrove are often drawn to Zion’s music. \n\n\n\nZion’s latest EP “The Lives I’ve Kept” was met with a sold-out release show and praise in the Boston Globe: “Boston artist Zion Rodman forges a brief respite from the forthcoming winter gloom with this fireplace-cozy EP.” \n\n\n\nPast released projects include “Whatever Happens” (2020)\, “Did Not Wake Up Today” (2018)\, and “You’re Invited” (2017). Zion is currently recording another full-length record that will be titled “The Acquisition Of All Things” at Rusty’s Recording Studio with the full band. \n\n\n\nOutside of recording and performing his own music\, Zion is a sound engineer for The Burren and SoFar Sounds. Zion is also a proponent of boosting the local music scene and cohosts a monthly open mic with Christian Colegrove at Medford Brewing Co and a weekly open mic at McCarthys and Toad. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@zion_rodman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@zionrodmanmusic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.zionrodmanmusic.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-rhythm-and-roots-2/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Andrew Sue Wing
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE – Toki Wright x Andrew Sue Wing\n\n\n\n\n\nEvery 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki Wright\n\n\n\nToki 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 Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda. \n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@tokiwright \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@tokiwright \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Sue Wing
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-toki-wright-x-brooklynn-and-biajavier/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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SUMMARY:WERS 617 Day
DESCRIPTION:WERS 617 Day\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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! \n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Artists\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJules Grace\n\n\n\nJules 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 local venues around Boston\, Jules has been gaining momentum in her music career. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@musicbyjulesgrace \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDave Herlihy\n\n\n\nDave Herlihy’s first single “This Life” from the upcoming album “now” will be available on streaming services everywhere on June 17. \n\n\n\n“This Life” features Dave’s one-of-a-kind voice and the O Positive rhythm section of Dave Ingham and Ken Hickey along with local guitar legend Kevin Barry and background vocalist Jenna Shorey. \n\n\n\nAll the songs on “now” focus on the experience being in the moment amid the transience of everything.  \n\n\n\nStay tuned for more Dave Herlihy songs from “now” throughout 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.herlihymusic.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristin Cifelli\n\n\n\nBoston Music Award Nominee\, Kristin Cifelli has been singing in and around the Boston music scene for the better part of 25 years. She has toured the country\, sharing the stage with artists such as Jeffrey Gaines\, Chris Trapper\, Marshall Crenshaw\, and Rita Wilson.  Kristin’s 2011 release\, Middle of Nowhere\, attracted the attention of folks from hipsters to hippies\, with its earthy\, yet modern sound. Check out her latest releases on all streaming platforms. “Kristin Cifelli’s voice is a practiced instrument; she is in full control while singing with thrilling emotion – striking\, tender at one moment – then powerful\, soaring\, carrying us along to a musical and lyrical peak.” (WCUW 91.3 FM\, Worcester) “…She’s got the voice\, the talent and the originality while she breaks from the pack of local songwriters with the best of devices: realness.” (Northeast Performer). “The music has a twangy dreaminess about it that would make Chris Isaak sit up and take notice.”  (indie-music.com). “…I think there’s no justice if she doesn’t become really successful…” (Brad Delp of BOSTON); and simply\, “Stunning” (Cape Cod Journal). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@kristincifellimusic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.kristincifelli.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWill Dailey\n\n\n\nWill Dailey’s seventh album BOYS TALKING is the one he’s not releasing.  \n\n\n\nOh\, you’ll get to hear it\, if you buy a vinyl copy\, CD\, or download it directly from him. But it won’t be a matter of opening up a streaming platform and pressing play on a chosen date with thousands of other releases. With a record he considers his best work\, Will wanted to find another way to celebrate and enjoy the process of sharing the album for more than a day or week. “Music is supposed to be a joyful expression of self that connects us to other people\,” Will says. “I want to instill a more personal\, joyful process of sharing my work.” \n\n\n\nOriginally from Boston\, Massachusetts\, Dailey has spent the last decade-and-a-half mastering a twisted\, Americana psychedelia that evokes underground legends like Cass McCombs\, Kevin Morby\, and Jeff Tweedy. Like these beloved\, offbeat icons\, there’s no bending to the music industry machine in his catalog. Rather than try to slot himself into a single genre\, era\, or sound\, Will has always let the songs do what they want—marketing plans and genre programming be damned. Independent but not really indie\, the strains of the blues\, rock\, funk and folk continue to permeate his sound across the years. Rather than a brand of sound\, Dailey is a student of the American roots songbook\, and a champion of masterful pop hooks.  \n\n\n\nIn fact\, the most consistent through line of his career is recognition from artists of a certain caliber. He’s repeatedly performed with Eddie Vedder\, played alongside Peter Buck of R.E.M.\, spent 2023 opening for Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers\, and was tapped to pay tribute to Richie Havens at the 2024 Folk\, Americana\, Roots Hall of Fame induction. In that sense\, BOYS TALKING is a culmination of sorts. Not just concerning the idiosyncratic methods of an artist who’s routinely gone the long way around\, but as a mountaintop release from a musician\, writer\, and performer who is a visionary artist in every sense of the word. On this album\, which was funded in part by a local arts grant\, Will insisted on getting a murderer’s row of studio musicians in one room\, together\, to record live: Dave Brophy\, Fabiola Mend​​éz\, Cody Nilsen\, Juliana Hatfield\, Jeremy Moses Curtis\, Andrew Stern\, Abie Barrett\, Kevin Barry\, Alisa Amador and James Rohr. That sense of camaraderie and fellowship\, across ten days of playing music together\, you might say it was… boys talking (even though the presence of women on this record is essential to the DNA). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@willdaileyofficial \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@willdailey \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.willdailey.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAir Traffic Controller\n\n\n\nAir Traffic Controller have created a place all their own in the indie pop world. \n\n\n\nServing in the US Navy as an air traffic controller\, singer/songwriter Dave Munro sent home demos written during deployment. These early songs circulated through family\, friends\, and beyond\, sparking an initial fanbase. This was chapter one for ATC.In the decade that followed\, Dave built a legacy for crafting heartfelt\, luscious and genuine indie-folk-pop songs that are timeless and classic. Since emerging from the Boston scene in 2009\, the group\, which also includes drummer Adam Salameh\, bassist Joe Campbell\, guitarist Bobby Borenstein\, vocalist/keytarist Emi McSwain\, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Scott\, has released 5 critically applauded albums and toured the U.S. + U.K.ATC took their time writing and demoing their latest album and their audience has not left their side. While streaming to over 400 thousand monthly listeners on Spotify alone\, they recorded “DASH” throughout the pandemic\, where they met several delays and hardships\, but stayed the course\, bringing the next chapter of ATC to its debut. On the new album the band is heard together in Dimension Sound Studios with Boston producer/ engineer Dan Cardinal (Darlingside\, Henry Jamison\, Josh Ritter\, Ballroom Thieves) along with longtime ATC collaborators Seth Kasper and Adrian Aiello. The goal was not to match up with previous albums\, or meet some expectation\, in fact\, ATC’s formulas were often set aside\, allowing further exploration among the group. Loyal fans of ATC’s stories\, charm\, nostalgia\, hooks\, will be drawn in from the very first line “It was chapter one”\, and surely stick around for the journey.Air Traffic Controller have achieved a lot over their career. Their category-defying organic/electronic sound\, and knack for connecting with all ages and types of listeners\, has kept them on everyone’s radar. They were Billboard Hot 100 Fest performers with The Weeknd and Justin Bieber\, placed on the NPR Hot 100 List for SXSW\, named Guardian UK Band of the Day\, won Best Indie Alternative Song for “You Know Me” in the Independent Music Awards\, and have multiple songs achieving millions of streams on Spotify. ATC’s music has been licensed by Bose\, MTV\, NBC\, ABC\, Disney\, Verizon\, Toyota\, and many more. They’ve played Sundance with ASCAP\, Sixthman Rock Boat cruise with bands like NEEDTOBREATHE\, Michael Franti\, Jukebox The Ghost\, and Bronze Radio Return. The band played SXSW showcases for McDonalds\, the Grammy Museum\, and was featured on Jeff Regan’s Alt Nation playlist of bands to watch. Their music video for “The House” earned rotation on MTVU\, MTV2\, was featured by Funny Or Die\, won a Boston Music Award\, New England Music Award\, was Improper Bostonian’s “Boston’s Best” Music Video\, and was named Best Video by Boston Magazine.  Vanyaland calls ATC an evolution forward featuring “crafty alt-pop\, an expansion of depth and sound\, catchy hooks”. One Stop Record Shop in the UK states “equal parts fascinating and brilliant”.  Songs from ATC have been featured by Gary Vaynerchuk in the Daily Vee\, EA Sports NHL\, UK top reality show Made In Chelsea. At radio\, WERS and WXRV have been constant supporters\, as well as Top 40 Mix 93.3 in KC\, KX 93.5 Laguna CA\, KCSN & KXLU Los Angeles\, WLCA IL\, WHSN ME\, KXTE LV\, KTCL CO and more. CLIF Bar\, Quiznos\, and Boston Harbor Distillery have worked with ATC\, as well as MyMusicRX out of Portland\, OR.  On the road ATC has hit Summerfest\, Ann Arbor Summer Festival\, Denver’s Beaver Creek Music Experience and will continue to play shows throughout the year in support of DASH. Air Traffic Controller is from Boston and features:Dave Munro\, Adam Salameh\, Joe Campbell\, Bobby Borenstein\, Emi McSwain\, & Steve Scott \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@ATCmusic \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@ATCmusic  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.AirTrafficControllerMusic.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/wers-617-day/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250529T015223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T024752Z
UID:4685-1749060000-1749067200@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Bencils
DESCRIPTION:Bencils\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nBencils 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 family resulted in his whole world getting turned upside-down. Resonating with listeners because of its catchy hook\, driving instrumental\, and personal yet relatable lyrics\, and drawing influences from a wise range of artists such as: The Smashing Pumpkins\, The Strokes\, Laundry Day\, MGMT\, and Jean Dawson; Bencils delivers a fresh and exciting sound that blends nostalgia with the raw yet polished energy needed for a perfect Summer anthem.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bencils-3/
CATEGORIES:DJ
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250425T001220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T001402Z
UID:4217-1749052800-1749060000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Soulelujah
DESCRIPTION: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 with sweet soul grooves and infectious funk that gets bodies moving. \n\n\n\nWhat began as a modest gathering at ZuZu in Central Square quickly transformed into a weekly\, line-down-the-block beloved Cambridge nightlife institution you had to experience up close and personal. Soulelujah’s room-packing popularity led to its expansion\, adding a second space at The Middle East Upstairs. After 15 years of resounding success\, earning accolades from the Boston Music Awards\, the party moved to The Sinclair in Harvard Square\, establishing a vibrant weekly Saturday night residency for five years. Soulelujah has currently set up shop at State Park in Kendall Square\, hosting its smooth\, pulsating grooves on the third Saturday of each month. \n\n\n\nLed by a rotating crew of seasoned resident soul DJs\, including Raligh Fingers\, IPL\, DJ Rad Joy\, Sean Marquand\, Johnny Stevens\, Claude Money\, Ty Jesso\, and John Funke as well as a variety of guests from around the world\, Soulelujah thrives on an endless collection of records carefully curated to create an uplifting party like no other. Their deep crate-digging\, musical knowledge\, and passion for bringing vinyl rarities to light fuel their performances\, inviting you to experience a dance night of musical soul bliss that will keep your own soul happy. \n\n\n\nwww.soulelujah.com \n\n\n\n@soulelujah on Instagram /  www.facebook.com/Soulelujah \n\n\n\nJohnny Instagram: @jhnystvns
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/soulelujah-3/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250429T042050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T042053Z
UID:4439-1748606400-1748613600@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:DJ WhySham
DESCRIPTION: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 Jeff; Her #YourCommunityDJ deems true. However\, it is her ability to fuse music with activism\, as tools for healing and change\, that truly sets her apart. \n\n\n\nBorn 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 Convention of the NAACP\, hosted in her hometown of Boston\, showcased her ability to captivate audiences while amplifying critical social discussions. \n\n\n\nCreating ‘The Social Justice Trap Movement‘ DJ WhySham has become a passionate advocate for the health and wellness of creatives. WhySham curates transformative events that confront trauma\, mental health\, and societal issues spotlighting talents among womxn\, LGBTQ+\, previously incarcerated individuals\, —while addressing industry inequalities head-on. In her eyes\, music isn’t just entertainment; it’s a conduit for social justice. WhySham has pioneered a movement that embraces collective trauma\, blending music\, storytelling\, and community to create events that catalyze healing and unity. \n\n\n\nIn 2021\, DJ WhySham was the only womxn nominee for Producer of The Year\, and also named WBUR’s esteemed ‘The Artery 25‘ acknowledged her impact as a Greater Boston artist of color whose work was reshaping the artistic landscape. \n\n\n\nHer debut project\, “Finally\,” released in 2020\, marked a pivotal moment in her career. Featuring an all-women lineup of artists\, the project not only showcased her musical prowess but also served as a catalyst for change. The project’s impact was undeniable\, prompting a re-release through Equity Distribution and paving the way for an annual womxn-led festival that continues to celebrate diversity\, empowerment\, and inclusivity.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/dj-whysham-6/
CATEGORIES:DJ
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250424T151510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T151513Z
UID:4136-1748113200-1748120400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:CALO
DESCRIPTION:CALO brings an eclectic mix of 90’s hip-hop classics\, remixes\, and instrumentals to the UnCommon Stage\, accompanied with solo saxophone and electronica. \n\n\n\nCALO 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 has released two EPs\, 2019’s “Kith and Kin” and 2021’s “Last year was a beautiful terrible mess\,” and collaborates extensively with the greater Boston arts community.website: linktr.ee/the_real_calosocial media: https://www.instagram.com/jborsellinomusic/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/calo-6/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250424T162412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T162415Z
UID:4138-1747155600-1747162800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Mkeka
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe mkeka is a tablecloth used in Kwanzaa celebrations\, representing foundation\, history\, and tradition– the idea that today is built on yesterday. Mkeka captivates with effects-laden textures and intricate grooves\, weaving sonic tapestries from the vibrant fabrics of African diasporic music.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/mkeka/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250510T140552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250510T140555Z
UID:4517-1746903600-1746910800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:DJ Little Kilo
DESCRIPTION:Screenshot\n\n\n\nDJ Little Kilo is one of UnCommon’s very own!  We are delighted that one of our most talented technicians will take the stage and spin some beats that the UnCommon audience will love!
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/dj-little-kilo/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250425T013117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T135144Z
UID:4208-1746727200-1746734400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Bencils
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bencils-2/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250425T001107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T001433Z
UID:4214-1746720000-1746727200@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Soulelujah
DESCRIPTION: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 with sweet soul grooves and infectious funk that gets bodies moving. \n\n\n\nWhat began as a modest gathering at ZuZu in Central Square quickly transformed into a weekly\, line-down-the-block beloved Cambridge nightlife institution you had to experience up close and personal. Soulelujah’s room-packing popularity led to its expansion\, adding a second space at The Middle East Upstairs. After 15 years of resounding success\, earning accolades from the Boston Music Awards\, the party moved to The Sinclair in Harvard Square\, establishing a vibrant weekly Saturday night residency for five years. Soulelujah has currently set up shop at State Park in Kendall Square\, hosting its smooth\, pulsating grooves on the third Saturday of each month. \n\n\n\nLed by a rotating crew of seasoned resident soul DJs\, including Raligh Fingers\, IPL\, DJ Rad Joy\, Sean Marquand\, Johnny Stevens\, Claude Money\, Ty Jesso\, and John Funke as well as a variety of guests from around the world\, Soulelujah thrives on an endless collection of records carefully curated to create an uplifting party like no other. Their deep crate-digging\, musical knowledge\, and passion for bringing vinyl rarities to light fuel their performances\, inviting you to experience a dance night of musical soul bliss that will keep your own soul happy. \n\n\n\nwww.soulelujah.com \n\n\n\n@soulelujah on Instagram /  www.facebook.com/Soulelujah \n\n\n\nJohnny Instagram: @jhnystvns
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/soulelujah-2/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250424T150626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T150628Z
UID:4129-1746640800-1746648000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:KNSZWRTH
DESCRIPTION: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. As a DJ\, therapeutic mentor\, film photographer\, board certified basketball referee\, and plant dad\, Kenny is passionate about connecting with communities and individuals that share a passion and excitement around conversations and experiences that open minds and help co-create spaces to celebrate the creative diversity of Boston’s dynamic and ever-changing cultural fabric. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/knszwrth-2/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250418T025401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T150545Z
UID:4077-1746201600-1746208800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:KNSZWRTH
DESCRIPTION: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. As a DJ\, therapeutic mentor\, film photographer\, board certified basketball referee\, and plant dad\, Kenny is passionate about connecting with communities and individuals that share a passion and excitement around conversations and experiences that open minds and help co-create spaces to celebrate the creative diversity of Boston’s dynamic and ever-changing cultural fabric. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/knszwrth/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20250424T151409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T151425Z
UID:4133-1746115200-1746122400@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:CALO
DESCRIPTION:CALO brings an eclectic mix of 90’s hip-hop classics\, remixes\, and instrumentals to the UnCommon Stage\, accompanied with solo saxophone and electronica. \n\n\n\nCALO 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 has released two EPs\, 2019’s “Kith and Kin” and 2021’s “Last year was a beautiful terrible mess\,” and collaborates extensively with the greater Boston arts community.website: linktr.ee/the_real_calosocial media: https://www.instagram.com/jborsellinomusic/
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/calo-5/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241031T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240621T204608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T204610Z
UID:2968-1730390400-1730397600@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:Toki Wright
DESCRIPTION: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 Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda. \n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/toki-wright-12/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240730T150919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T210621Z
UID:3456-1730037600-1730044800@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:HipStory Presents Beat Tape Matinee: Stiggity x DJ Cha
DESCRIPTION:Join HipStory for an afternoon of beats and beer on the Common!Beat Tape Matinee is an event rooted in Hip Hop self-made roots. We look to highlight the bedroom producers\, dj/producers\, loopers and everything in between in our latest HipStory event series.DJ Cha has been spinning for over a year\, captivating audiences at a variety of private events\, local clubs\, lounges and community gatherings. As an open-format DJ\, DJ Cha masterfully blends Hip-Hop and R&B\, crafting an eclectic sound that bridges the gap between old school and today’s music.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-beat-tape-matinee-lineup-pending-6/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20241010T172436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T172623Z
UID:3974-1729963800-1729971000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:UnCommon Stage Presents: Album Pre-Release Party with Bencils
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating friend of the Stage Bencils’ debut album! Bencils’ first album: “Who is Ben Ancell” provides an intimate look into inner conflict surrounding shame\, guilt and romantic confusion. After first listen: the album’s soundscape is laiden with acoustic guitars\, airy vocals\, and cutting lyrics that emotionally tug the listener into Bencils’ world. The 10-track album gracefully finishes in a short 15 minutes\, and provides a brief glimpse into the moments Bencils was reflecting on during the recording process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBencils is a multimedia artist who works with a team of like-minded peers that strive to push the boundaries of what is expected from them during their developmental years. \n\n\n\n@madebybencils everywhereBencils on Spotify
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bencils-album-pre-release-party/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240521T165608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T173503Z
UID:2521-1729785600-1729800000@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:BAMSPresents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Seventh Sun
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over unCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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 Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeventh Sun is a Boston-based saxophonist\, producer\, writer\, and lyricist from Dayton\, Ohio. Seventh Sun has become the heir apparent to Wynton Marsalis\, Jazzmeia Horn\, Ralph Peterson Jr.\, Edo. G\, Jesus Molina\, and many more around the world\, & now\, he’s carrying the torch for his own legacy. Seventh Sun’s music ranges from jazz to neo-soul and hip-hop. The unique blend of the tenor sax voice\, while producing the modern styles of today invites listeners into a tasteful\, fresh musical experience. \n\n\n\nThrough his music\, Seventh Sun aims to inspire listeners to pay attention to things outside of themselves and find the brightest stars in the darkest places. As he puts it\, “When you are in the darkest place\, this is when you can see the most\, like seeing the stars as they illuminate at night.” \n\n\n\nSeventh Sun came to Boston from Dayton\, Ohio in the fall of 2017 to attend Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship. Arriving in 2017 at Berklee\, Seventh Sun studied with Ralph Peterson\, Jr. on alto and tenor sax as well as with Tia Fuller\, Neil Smith and Snarky Puppy’s band leader\, Michael League. And\, he founded the Seventh Sun group.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-21/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240521T165524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T200209Z
UID:2519-1729180800-1729195200@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE – Kasie O x DJ Kitz
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over UnCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor DJ Kitz\, music has been a lifelong passion\, and it means the world for him to get to share it with you. He loves curating inclusive experiences that demonstrate music’s ability to serve as a universal language. With each experience\, his goal is to expand your musical palette while celebrating your favorites\, making you feel at home regardless of origin.In addition to Top40\, Hip-Hop\, R&B\, his events boasts a wide range of international sounds ranging from Latin (Dembow\, Reggaeton\, Latin Pop\, Bachata\, Merengue\, Salsa\, etc.) to Kompa/Zouk and Afrobeat to Dancehall. DJ Kitz founded sound of all music (s.o.a.m.) productions inc.\, to offer a range that will surely accommodate your musical needs.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-20/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240730T150908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T135330Z
UID:3454-1728828000-1728835200@uncommoncorner.org
SUMMARY:HipStory Presents Beat Tape Matinee: DJ Stiggity Stackz
DESCRIPTION:Join HipStory for an afternoon of beats and beer on the Common! \n\n\n\nBeat Tape Matinee is an event rooted in Hip Hop self-made roots. We look to highlight the bedroom producers\, dj/producers\, loopers and everything in between in our latest HipStory event series.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-beat-tape-matinee-lineup-pending-5/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T200000
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SUMMARY:Bencils
DESCRIPTION:Bencils is a multimedia artist who works with a team of like-minded peers that strive to push the boundaries of what is expected from them during their developmental years. \n\n\n\n@madebybencils everywhereBencils on Spotify
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bencils/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20241008T160347Z
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SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x deVon Gray
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over UnCommon\, bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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 Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe biggest lynchpin of deVon Gray’s creative practice is always beginning from a place of\, “I know nothing” when approaching: a new composition\, a performance\, or any creative endeavor. He believes that empty vessels receive new knowledge with greater efficiency. Facts. What are other known knowns about the artist? The composer/improviser is hugely aroused by all things natural. The great outdoors offer him much by way of respite and reflection. He loves eating\, drinking\, and merriment. He’s a moon gazing\, leaf peeping\, steadily-streaming cinephile. In his downtime he consumes and unwillingly participates in a mixed economy same as you. He’s pissed about it. He wants out. In his uptime he makes the good art. And he tent camps as often as possible.InstagramWe Sick on Bandcamp
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-toki-wright-x-devon-gray/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240730T150849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T150851Z
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SUMMARY:HipStory Presents Beat Tape Matinee: Lineup Pending
DESCRIPTION:Join HipStory for an afternoon of beats and beer on the Common! \n\n\n\nBeat Tape Matinee is an event rooted in Hip Hop self-made roots. We look to highlight the bedroom producers\, dj/producers\, loopers and everything in between in our latest HipStory event series. \n\n\n\nCheck back for more details!
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/hipstory-presents-beat-tape-matinee-lineup-pending-4/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20241002T161907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T162725Z
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SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Lisa Bello
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over UnCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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 Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda.Toki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Bello\, a true Boston native\, stands as an acclaimed R&B singer-songwriter celebrated for her remarkable ability to infuse every performance with the soul\, swagger\, and profound emotion that define her unique East Coast-born style.A former Boston Public Schools educator\, Lisa boasts a rich tapestry of accomplishments\, ranging from her lifetime of songwriting to her incredible vocal talents and humanitarian efforts. She has been honored with a diverse array of awards\, including the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest in the Hip Hop category. Additionally\, she has clinched Boston Music Awards for both Female Vocalist of the Year and R&B Vocalist of the Year\, as well as the title of New England Nightlife Independent Artist of the Year. Furthermore\, Lisa has been bestowed with the OUTMUSIC Awards’ Humanitarian Songwriter of the Year accolade.Notably\, Lisa also lends her incredible voice as the national anthem singer for numerous NBA\, MLB\, and NFL teams in Mass and across the country.Also\, She can fight.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-toki-wright-x-lisa-bello/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240521T165421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T172743Z
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SUMMARY:BAMSPresents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Breje x Kasie O
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over unCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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 Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-to-be-announced-18/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240718T204331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T140225Z
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SUMMARY:DJ Cano Cangrejo
DESCRIPTION:Cano Cangrejo is a DJ from Santurce Puerto Rico specializing in Classic Puerto Rican\, Caribbean\, and African Diaspora music. From 1991 to 1994 Cano hosted an original show\, Salsíbiri\, on WERS Boston\, playing salsa and Latin jazz.  \n\n\n\nCano has been DJing parties and events  in all kinds of venues in Puerto Rico where he lives\, Boston (his second home)\, and throughout the United States for the last 25 years. Using a ‘selector style’ approach to DJing\, Cano focuses on playing rare grooves\, forgotten gems and straight-up classics to make folks dance and listen to “El Saoco”.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/dj-cano-cangrejo-3/
CATEGORIES:DJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T134256
CREATED:20240918T152443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T152452Z
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SUMMARY:BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x SonOfGao
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest takes over UnCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToki 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 Award.  Wright is currently the chair of the Professional Music Department at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  Before relocating he was the Department Head of the United States’ first fully accredited Hip-Hop Studies program at McNally Smith College of Music. The program was awarded the “Best Transformative Higher Learning Model” from the Hip-Hop Education Center at NYU. Toki also facilitated seven Twin Cities Celebration of Hip-Hop Festivals and helped establish “Hip-Hop at H.E.A.L.S\,” a program for former child soldiers in Gulu\, Northern Uganda. \n\n\n\n\nToki’s worked with the US State Department\, delivered a TED Talk\, and ran the youth-led nonprofit YO! The Movement\, helping to build community through the arts. Toki is a freelance writer\, radio host and has been a judge for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest\, and a community organizer. He’s released albums and film through his media company Soul Tools Entertainment that have charted top 50 on MTV\, iTunes\, and more. Wright has performed at events like Coachella\, Rock The Bells and more while sharing stages with the likes of Lizzo\, Terri Lyne Carrington\, Atmosphere\, the late Sean Price\, and J-Live. Toki has released recordings with Talib Kweli\, BJ The Chicago Kid\, and G Yamazawa to name a few. 
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-toki-wright-x-sonofgao/
CATEGORIES:DJ,Live Music
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