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SUMMARY:Ben Cosgrove
DESCRIPTION:Ben Cosgrove\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nBen 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… [using] his piano as a paintbrush\,” Ben has performed in every U.S. state except for Delaware\, collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists\, contributed music to several radio and film projects (including the recent Ken Burns documentary The American Buffalo)\, and held residencies and fellowships with institutions including NASA\, the National Park Service\, the National Forest Service\, Harvard University\, Middlebury College\, the Schmidt Ocean Institute\, and the Sitka Center for Art & Ecology.  \n\n\n\nBen’s music has been called “beautiful and fascinating” (The Maine Edge)\, “deeply impressive” (Independent Clauses)\, and “immediately evocative and fully arresting… brim[ming] with technical mastery and emotional capital” (Seven Days). His latest record\, Bearings\, a collection of improvisation-based music that reflects upon the relationship between movement and place\, was named one of the top albums of 2023 by Sound of Boston\, who in their review described Ben as “an expert at painting sonic portraits of curious\, unexpected places.”For more about Ben Cosgrove and his work\, please visit bencosgrove.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@bencosgrovemusic \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@bencosgrovemusic \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nbencosgrove.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/ben-cosgrove-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Sam Spear
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nhttps://samspearmusic.com \n\n\n\nSam Spear Music (Facebook)\, @sam_spear_music (Instagram)
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/sam-spear-8/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Toki Wright and Tricia Reed
DESCRIPTION:BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Becky Bass\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\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 Becky Bass.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bams-fest-presents-s-o-u-l-stice-featuring-toki-wright-and-tricia-reed/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T120000
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SUMMARY:DJ Whysham
DESCRIPTION:DJ Whysham\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@whysham617 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.whysham.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/dj-whysham-7/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Bencils
DESCRIPTION:Bencils\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@2002bencils
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/bencils-5/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T180000
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SUMMARY:Jules Grace
DESCRIPTION:Jules Grace\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\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.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/jules-grace-6/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Puppet Showplace presents “Party Animals” by Puppet Motion
DESCRIPTION:Puppet Showplace presents “Party Animals” by Puppet Motion\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nParty 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! \n\n\n\nAll 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 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@puppetshowplace \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@puppetshowplacetheater \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.puppetshowplace.org
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/puppet-showplace-presents-party-animals-by-puppet-motion/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Trio Jazz Caribe
DESCRIPTION:Trio Jazz Caribe\n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nTrío 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.
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/trio-jazz-caribe/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Estefanía Núñez & Arman Wali
DESCRIPTION:172 Below Presents: Trick or Treat\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:¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Emerson College\n\n\n\n\n\n¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night\n\n\n\nFeaturing Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control \n\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nIn 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. \n\n\n\nTo 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!
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/baila-boston-salsa-night-2/
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Special Event
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SUMMARY:The Clements Brothers
DESCRIPTION:172 Below Presents: Trick or Treat\n\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theclementsbros \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@TheClementsBrothersk \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.theclementsbrothers.com/gallery
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/the-clements-brothers/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Andrenae Duffy
DESCRIPTION:Andrenae Duffy\n\n\n\nUnCommon Corner\, Boylston St &\, Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02116\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrenae Duffy is a Boston-based musician currently training at Berklee.  This is Andrenae’s UnCommon debut. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@Andrenae_duffy
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/andrenae-duffy/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:Thea Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Thea Hopkins Trio\n\n\n\n\n\nThea 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.” \n\n\n\nShe has played stages throughout the U.S.\, Canada and Great Britain. \n\n\n\nThe 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.  \n\n\n\nIn 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).    \n\n\n\nThea 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.”  \n\n\n\nHer new album is scheduled to be released in January 2026. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkinssongs \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkinssongsall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n@theahopkins \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nwww.theahopkins.com
URL:https://uncommoncorner.org/event/thea-hopkins-4/
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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