Emerson College UnCommon Corner

Bencils
2025-07-04 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 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.

@2002bencils

Jules Grace
2025-07-04 18:00 - 20:00
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 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.

Puppet Showplace presents “Party Animals” by Puppet Motion
2025-07-05 12:00 - 13:00
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 wrapping, and a skunk who’s trying to keep everything cool and under control. Through song, dance, and original rock ‘n’ roll music by Boston local Phil Berman (of Puppet Playtime & The Holiday Sing-Along), these little stars discover that musiccan be an exuberant and healthy way to express their inner selves. This latest Incubator show comes from Sarah Nolen (Puppet Motion) — creator of Judy Saves the Day and Lisa the Wise; and our beloved Resident Artist! Party Animals balances silly antics with deeper truths, all conveyed through traditional hand puppetry performance: the life of the party!Legendary rock star Pete Townshend once said, “Rock ‘n’ roll might not solve your problems, but it does let you dance all over them” — equally true for children and their grown-ups!

All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 4 – 9Hand puppetryLength: 40 minutesLanguage: EnglishFrom Waltham!The development of Party Animals was funded in part by a Family Grant from the Jim Henson Foundation and supported by Puppet Showplace Theater’s Incubator program

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Trio Jazz Caribe
2025-07-05 13:00 - 15:00
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 bass, the trio brings to Boston an energetic and soulful repertoire that celebrates the spirit of island music.

Estefanía Núñez & Arman Wali
2025-07-05 15:00 - 17:00
Nicolás Emden

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Artist Bios

Estefanía Núñez

Estefania 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.

@estefania_nunez_villamandos

Arman Wali

Arman 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.

@armanwalii

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
2025-07-05 18:00 - 21:00
Photo by Emerson College

¡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 Latinx cultural presenting organization Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band led by Manolo Mairena, DJ Hernan Choque, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control, professional performances, and open dance. The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared, cultural experiences.

To make the evening even more delicious, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting!

The Clements Brothers
2025-07-06 12:00 - 14:00
Nicolás Emden

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 Lonely Heartstring Band’ with whom they put out two albums on Rounder Records. With roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, George (on guitar) and Charles (on bass) aim to capture their singer-songwriter sensibilities in a unique blended voice, at once enthralling and intimate, groovy and serene. The duo is a fusion of each brother’s unique musical journey, and the result is a music all its own, filled with vocal harmonies, instrumental virtuosity, and a genuine love of song.

@theclementsbros

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Andrenae Duffy
2025-07-06 15:00 - 16:00
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
2025-07-06 16:00 - 17:00
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.”

She has played stages throughout the U.S., Canada and Great Britain.

The Thea Hopkins trio features Berklee professor Tom Appleman, (who’s played bass with everyone from the Drifters to The Doors’ Robby Krieger) and Maxfield Anderson, Americana multi-instrumentalist.

In 2024, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in Perth (AUS) and WOMEX in Manchester (UK) as a Western Arts Alliance artist delegate. The New York Stage and Film fund selected Thea as a 2024 Northeast Indigenous Voices artist resident in support of her play “An American Ghost Dance”. Venues where Thea has performed include Massey Hall (CN), Banff Centre For The Arts (CN) Kennedy Center (DC), Woody Guthrie Festival (OK), the Moseley Folk Festival (UK), the Atkinson (UK), the Summertyne Americana Festival (UK) and the Bluebird Cafe (TN).

Thea came to wider public notice when Peter, Paul & Mary recorded her song “Jesus Is On The Wire” in 2004, and then again in 2010 with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. In 2021, Hopkins was the Grand Prize winner of the Great American Song Contest for her ballad “The Ghost of Emmett Till.”

Her new album is scheduled to be released in January 2026.

@theahopkinssongs

@theahopkinssongsall

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www.theahopkins.com

Samuel Batista
2025-07-08 15:00 - 17:00
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 folklore while documenting his firsts travels in the United States.

In 2012, he was admitted with a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music, where he earned a double degree in Performance and Jazz Composition. During these years of study, Batista had the honor of learning from some of the world’s most notable musicians such as Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Ben Street, Joe Lovano and Marco Pignataro.

While completing his studies at Berklee, Samuel worked as coordinator of international auditions at the Panama Jazz Festival, and collaborated in educational activities as musical director, arranger and orchestrator for American vibraphonist Stefon Harris and Spanish singer Miguel Bosé. Similarly, he experienced his first international exhibitions in places such as Carnegie Hall, Small Jazz Club, Outside The Box Music Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, and the Kriol Jazz Festival, together with artists such as Paquito D’Rivera, Zahili Gonzales Zamora, Ron Savage, Neal Smith and Antonio Hart.

While working with bassist Oscar Stagnaro and pianist and producer Alain Mallet, and drummer Mark Walker, Batista was appointed to teach at The New England Conservatory for The Preparatory Jazz School and the Continuing Education Program. His 2018 debut album, Panama United, was produced by Alain Mallet and premiered during the 19th edition of the Panama Jazz Festival along with his “Panamanian Sextet”.

In 2018, Batista returned to Panama and toured with Panamanian singer Ruben Blades while working as an educator at the Danilo Perez Foundation. After four years as a piano teacher for children ages three to five, Batista was granted a full scholarship for the graduate program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Batista currently lives in Boston, where he is working on his upcoming album Rising to Love.

Farayi Malek
2025-07-08 18:00 - 20:00
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 and a white American mother, Farayi grew up in a small, rural town in Southern Idaho, playing the fiddle and absorbing the culture of seemingly conflicting communities. Her goal is to bring all of the diverse sounds and experiences of her life into her music: the Gospel of the church she grew up in, the American folk music and hymns of her childhood, and the blues and jazz she studied, all woven into pure, resonant songs that allow her effortless vocals to shine.

Now a Salt Lick Incubator award-winner, Farayi is stepping out as a solo artist on her much anticipated debut recording project produced by Alain Mallet [Phil Woods, Paul Simon, Paquito D’Rivera, Marc Johnson, and Madeleine Peyroux.] Her writing showcases very accessible themes with a unique compositional intelligence, demonstrated in songs like “Tonight”.

When she is not performing and recording, Farayi shares her vast musical knowledge as a professor at various esteemed institutions including Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory. In an interview with The Boston Globe, Farayi says, “Seeing my students be so brave and confident, so artistic and free…they’re the ones who actually inspired me to pursue my artistic career.”

Whether she is engaging with her audience through performance or education, Farayi is driven by the desire to make people feel seen and at home in their otherness.

She will be releasing her debut EP March 27th, 2025.

@farayi.malek

@farayi.malek

www.farayimalek.com

Goodwin
2025-07-09 16:00 - 18:00
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 are unadorned with extraneous frills while offering myriad layers of complexity.

Comprised of Emily Campagna on vocals, Jason Fletcher on guitar, Yahuba Garica on percussion, Michael E Goodwin on vocals/guitar, Matt Lydon on drums, and Ethan Stewart on bass, Goodwin has become an integral and inspired feature of the contemporary sonic landscape.

Experimentation is always the thing for this band. As such, Goodwin has welcomed a host of musicians to the stage and into the studio, notably Danny James on piano, Ben Lester (Bon Iver, S Carey) on pedal steel, Yinfei Li on violin, Peter Maclean (Maceo Parker) on drums, Kathleen Parks (Twisted Pine) on fiddle, Cory Pesatruo on accordion, Anne Preis on violin, Chris Sartori (Twisted Pine) on bass, Celia Sieckert on cello, and Tamer Tarhan on viola.

The band recorded their first album “The Hunt,” in June of 2023 at The Halo Studio in Windham, Maine with engineer and co-producer Jonathan Wyman. The final track “Tetons,” was reviewed by Global Tunes in a fashion that speaks to the ethos of Goodwin’s overall approach: “This track is built little by little until an explosive expressiveness is achieved without losing a sense of softness and sweetness.”

Following a slew of performances to promote their first album, the band began work on their second full length record “The Monarch and The Milkweed.” The first two singles, “Needs” and “New England Man,” were recorded in February 2024 at Mad Oak Studios in Boston with engineer and co-producer Benny Grotto. The bulk of the album was recorded once again at The Halo Studio with Jonathan Wyman in June of 2024.

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@goodwintunes

www.goodwintunes.com

Zack Bolles Band
2025-07-09 18:00 - 20:00
UnCommon favorites, The Zack Bolles Band, returns to the Corner. This folk rock trio featuries Abe Dewing on fiddle, Ed Cardenas on cajon and Zack Bolles on guitar.

www.zackbolles.com

@zackbollesband

BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Toki Wright and Rijah
2025-07-10 16:00 - 20:00
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Toki Wright and Rijah

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 Toki and Rijah.

BEX
2025-07-11 12:00 - 14:00
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 garnered airplay on a number of Boston radio stations, including 92.5 The River, Country 102.5, and WATD 95.9. Prior to recording her first album in 2019, BEX served as the graduate teacher’s assistant for the voice department at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Beyond singing and songwriting, BEX is a professional actress, model, and voiceover artist represented by New England Models Group. She’s also a topliner who’s written and recorded hooks for Emmy-nominated rapper T.O.N.E-z., and a full-time wellness and lifestyle journalist contributing to Men’s Health, Business Insider, and numerous other outlets. Her music — including her debut album Sink or Swim, and singles Sensitive and Secondhand Smoke — can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and other leading platforms.

CALO
2025-07-11 15:00 - 17:00
CALO

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

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 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/

@jborsellinomusic

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HipStory presents The Break
2025-07-11 18:00 - 20:00
The Break featuring Becky Bass & Zama

“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.

Puppet Showplace presents “Word Play” by Puppet Motion
2025-07-12 12:00 - 13:00
Puppet Showplace presents “Word Play” by Puppet Motion created by Good Hearted Entertainment

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Word Play uses clowning, puppetry, and live original music to take audiences on an adventure through the alphabet. Words come to life in the hands of Sarah Nolen and Harry LaCoste, who clown around with sounds and letters to create dozens of interactive characters and imaginative scenes. With an array of instruments by his side, Paul Watkins sets the stage with live music for every magical moment. It’s the perfect blend of education and entertainment — a play on words, literally!Word Play was inspired by creator Honey Goodenough’s experience learning to manage her own dyslexia and literacy challenges. Audiences can make friends with vowels, teach tricks to a “C-A-T” and “D-O-G,” and visit a whole “Z-O-O” full of surprises.All ages welcome, especially enjoyed by ages 3-7Object puppetry, live actors, and original musicLength: 45 minutesLanguage: EnglishFrom Greater Boston!

This show was created by Honey Goodenough with support from the 2016 Incubator Program at Puppet Showplace Theater. It will be performed by Sarah Nolen, Harry LaCoste, and Paul Watkins.

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www.puppetshowplace.org

Manolo Mairena
2025-07-12 13:00 - 15:00
Nicolás Emden

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

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 music passionately reflects his love for traditions and culture, defining his career with exceptional performances that resonate profoundly with audiences. Drawing on a rich tapestry of influences from Latin America and inspired by legendary soneros such as Ismael Cortijo and Ismael Rivera, Mairena’s style is both diverse and distinct. His performances are consistently praised by fans and industry professionals for their energy and emotional impact.

Throughout his career, Mairena has collaborated with a wide array of talented artists, including Chucho Valdez, Gonzalo Grau & La Clave Secreta, and Gonzalo Rubalcaba. He has toured globally and participated in notable projects like the Latin Grammy-nominated “Frutero Moderno,” “La pasión segun San Mateo,” and a tribute to the late Tito Rodriguez, among others. These collaborations have further solidified his reputation as a versatile and passionate musician.

@mairena_music

@manolo.mairena.2025

Bárbara Zamora Bolero & Filin Trío
2025-07-12 16:00 - 18:00
Bárbara Zamora Bolero & Filin Trío

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

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 has remained until this day as a lead singer. With Anacaona, Barbara has toured worldwide, and participated in numerous international festivals. Among them are, Nuits D’Afrique, in Montreal Canada, the Sunfest, in London, Canada, Aruba’s International Jazz Festival, Salsa al Parque in Bogota, Colombia, and many more. Also with Anacaona, she participated in a musical theater play, El Burgués Gentilhombre, which was featured at the famous Chaillot theater in Paris, the Metropolitan Hall in Mexico City, and the prestigious Cabaret at the Monte Carlo Casino, in Monaco.

Barbara’s extensive career spans beyond the high esteemed Orquesta Anacaona. She has

participated in various productions as a back – up singer, including “La Rumba Soy Yo” which obtained a Latin Grammy in 2001, “Versos en el Cielo” by Isaac Delgado, and “Control” by Manolito y su Trabuco. As a soloist, she has graced the stages of the prestigious Adolfo Guzmán and the OTI contests, as well as the Beny Moré Festival.

In 2011, Barbara made her debut as a solo artist. Her album entitled “Mi Entrega” brings to

light her unique songwriting skills, which spans the genres of bolero, son, blues, salsa, cha cha cha, danzón, and fusion.

'90s Night with Bencils
2025-07-12 19:00 - 21:00
’90s Night with Bencils

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Whether you think it’s rad, tubular, or hella cool, this ‘90s Night will definitely be a good time on the Common! Featuring fan favorite DJ Bencils, we’re going to be spinning fly beats. Would you want to be anywhere else? As if!

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 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.

@2002bencils

Brooke Annibale
2025-07-13 12:00 - 14:00
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 on SiriusXM The Coffee House, AudioTree Live, Paste and more. ​Brooke’s new album Better By Now is out now.

Adeline Um
2025-07-13 15:00 - 17:00
Nicolás Emden

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

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 connection. As a Korean American who has lived in Boston and Scotland, she hopes her music is able to express the complexity of culture and humanity, while connecting people of different backgrounds.

Adeline has signed her music to many independent labels such as Lowly Palace, NCS, Future House Cloud, and Magic Music. She has been recognized by The Rolling Stone India and BBC Introducing, and was a finalist in the top 2% at the UKSC (UK Songwriting competition). Recently, she’s received significant radio play, some including the BBC Scotland, Amazing Radio, BBC Introducing, and NTE Radio Ireland to name a few! She is the recipient of the Passim Iguana Fund Grant and was an artist in residence at the Keepsake House in NYC in 2024. Most recently she went on tour for TaylorGate and played the tailgate stage before the Eras Tour in New Orleans and Indianapolis.

TikTok, Instagram, FB: @adelineum

@adelineum

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Taj Dharmadji
2025-07-15 14:00 - 16:00
Nicolás Emden

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Taj Dharmadji, singer/songwriter. You can listen to her music on all streaming platforms under that name! New music this summer

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Sheryl Bailey Trio
2025-07-15 18:00 - 20:00
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 a side person with artists such as: Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone, Anat Cohen, and Rufus Reid. She has ten releases as a leader.

Sheryl will bring her “Sizzling Guitar Goddess” skills, the joy of improvisation and kinship with her bandmates as she plays her original music and choice standards for the UnCommon community.

https://www.sherylbailey.com/

HipStory presents The Break
2025-07-16 16:00 - 20:00
The Break featuring Notebook P & DJ Troy Frost

“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

DJ Troy Frost

(DJ TROY FrosT) is an artist, educator & event curator from Dorchester and Roxbury with 12 years of dj experience.

@djtroyfrost

DJTROYFrost

BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Rozey & Safiya
2025-07-17 16:00 - 20:00
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Rozey & Safiya

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 Rozey & Safiya.

Alejandra Gómez
2025-07-18 12:00 - 14:00
Nicolás Emden

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Jazz in three voices: Gomez-Maia-N.Villamandos TRIO

Uruguayan trumpet player and composer Alejandra Gomez, currently based in Boston, presents her latest project in a trio format. Joined by guitarist Gabriel Maia and pianist Estefanía Nuñez Villamandos, the ensemble invites the audience to an intimate musical journey featuring original compositions, spontaneous improvisations, and heartfelt reinterpretations of jazz classics.

@aleg.music

Julian Spector
2025-07-18 15:00 - 17:00
Nicolás Emden

UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

Julian and the four “Spectres” play original folk music with a more energetic, jam-band twist. They’ve been playing as a band for a couple years and have a large catalogue of released and unreleased originals. They play originals, covers, instrumental jams, etc. it’s really all about getting in a groove and helping the audience have a good time!

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Klemer Trio
2025-07-18 18:00 - 20:00
Klara Poznachowska is a versatile harpist and composer from Poland, celebrated for her broadstylistic range spanning classical, contemporary, and jazz music. She began her musicaleducation under the guidance of Professor Alina Baranowska, who mentored her throughnumerous classical and contemporary competitions and festivals across Europe.In 2020, Klara was awarded a full-tuition scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music, whereshe had the opportunity to study and perform with renowned artists including Billy Childs, JoeLovano, Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade, Kenny Werner, Jerry Bergonzi, and DavidSánchez.

During her time at Berklee, she met Iranian clarinetist Mehrpouya Daneshvar, with whom sheco-created the Klemer Trio, joined by double bassist Lucas Phillips. Together, they explore aunique sound at the intersection of Eastern European, Middle Eastern, and jazz traditions.After earning her bachelor’s degree in Performance, Klara continued her studies at the BerkleeGlobal Jazz Institute, where she is currently completing her master’s program. Her currentresearch and artistic work focus on the cultural and historical significance of Ukrainian heritagein a global context.
