Emerson College UnCommon Corner

Farayi Malek
2024-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Farayi Malek is a jazz and contemporary vocalist, composer, and educator. She received her bachelor’s degree in Contemporary Improvisation from New England Conservatory of Music in 2017 where she studied with vocalist and composer, Dominique Eade. Upon completion, she continued on to receive a master’s degree in Contemporary Performance at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute in 2018, under the tutelage of world-renowned pianist and composer, Danilo Perez. Since 2018, Farayi has been a member of Danilo Perez’s Global Messengers.

In addition to her performance ventures, Farayi is a passionate music educator. In January of 2020, she founded Allegro Virtual Preparatory Instruction, LLC, an online learning platform that strives to provide students with access to the highest possible level of preparation for the study of music in higher education in order to maximize the chance of admittance, scholarship funding, and to build foundational skills for success and heightened creativity. Beyond helping students develop the necessary technical, performance, and professional skills, Allegro Virtual Prep strives to inspire each student to be socially conscious, and to use their music to make a positive impact in their own communities. In September 2021, Farayi joined the faculty at Berklee College of Music as Assistant Professor in the Ensemble Department, as well as Pop Ensemble teacher at Berklee’s City Music Boston High School Academy. In January 2022, she joined faculty at New England Conservatory as R&B Ensemble coach, and private studio instructor.

IG: @farayi.malek

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Jonathan Suazo
2024-07-12 16:00 - 18:00
Jonathan Suazo is an award-winning saxophonist / composer / cultural advocate and educator who also leads his own project entitled RICANO, a unique afro Caribbean Jazz concept that blends the sounds of Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. Jonathan was named one of the top ten emerging jazz artists of 2023 by the GRAMMYS and his debut album “Ricano” (Ropeadope Records) was listed at #6 in the best Jazz albums of 2023 by The New York Times. A Berklee Global Jazz Institute graduate, Jonathan has also received many honors including the South Arts Jazz Road Tours Grant, the New Music USA Creator Fund Grant, A full tuition Scholarship to attend the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Masters Program, The Project Support Grant for Alumni by the Fundacion Banco Popular for his Ricano album and the Berklee urban Service Award for using the arts to support humanitarianism. Catalina Maria Johnson of Downbeat Jazz Magazine describes his music as “a soundscape propelled by lyrical sax playing” and Giovanni Russonello from The NY Times describes his music as “richly built, written from the heart and packed with complexity, always seeking the next level of altitude.” Suazo has collaborated / performed with artists like Miguel Zenón, Terri Lyne Carrington, David Sánchez, Charlie Sepúlveda, Eric Figueroa, Gonzalo Grau, Alex Alvear, Ricky Rodriguez, Ileana Cabra (iLÉ), Calma Carmona, Rakalam Bob Moses, Joe Lovano, Paoli Mejias, Humberto Ramirez, David Rivera, Tito Matos, Ricardo Pons, William Cepeda, Jon Secada, Pedro Capó, Obie Bermudez, Hans Glawischnig, Humberto Ramirez, Silverio Perez, Tony Escapa; and he’s led his band at venues like The Keystone Korner, Jazz Showcase Chicago, the Santo Domingo Jazz Festival, Springfield Jazzfest, Sala Sinfónica Pablo Casals PR, Teatro Francisco Arriví (Puerto Rico), Puerto Rico Heineken Jazz Fest (Anfiteatro Tito Puente), Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, Elephant Room Austin TX, SXSW 2023, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, The MFA Boston, and many more.

Tolieth
2024-07-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-26 18:00 - 20:00
Tolieth is a contemporary soul singer fusing elements of reggae, Afrobeats, and pop into an upbeat live performance. Good vibes and smooth grooves are guaranteed with Tolieth on the mic.

https://tolieth.com/

Georgie Rodríguez
2024-07-13 13:00 - 15:00
Georgie Rodriguez is an accomplished Puerto Rican multi-instrumentalist with a solid bass and guitar career. He is also an experienced composer, arranger, music producer/director, andrecording musician. His trajectory includes a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Album (2017)¿Dónde Están? with Guasábara Combo, and Latin Grammy Awards for Best Salsa Album(2010) and Best Merengue Album (1997).Self-taught and a lifelong learner, Georgie has developed a unique music style reflecting hisorigins and expansive musical journey across styles and genres. From his childhood influences with gospel music and the Puerto Rican cuatro to his latest novel salsa arrangements and compositions for chamber orchestra, Georgie is a well-rounded musician who masters tropical music, jazz, Puerto Rican and Caribbean genres, and diverse pop styles. Georgie identifies pianist and arranger José Lugo as a significant influence for his vision of preserving traditions while innovating and maintaining high musical standards and rigor.Georgie performs and produces music as a member of prominent Puerto Rican ensembles:Guasábara Combo, Pedro Guzmán’s Jíbaro Jazz, Ángel David Mattos & Jazz Boricua, PabloRosario’s Orinoco and Tatoo’s Sextet Tribute to Joe Cuba. Throughout his career, he hasperformed and recorded with renowned artists, including; Alexandre Pires, Andy Montañez,Cheo Feliciano, Danny Rivera, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Hermán Olivera, Isaac Delgado, JerryMedina, Luis Perico Ortiz, Olga Tañón, Rafael Dávila (tenor), Roberto Rohena, Tego Calderón,Trina Medina and Vicente García.

David Lemuel Rivera
2024-07-13 15:00 - 17:00
David Rivera is a Puerto Rican artist with over 15 years of experience spanning composing, arranging, teaching, podcasting, and performing various music styles including Jazz, Latin, Gospel, Rock, and Pop. His band, David Rivera y La Bámbula, blends his relatable lyrics with folkloric urban sounds from the Caribbean, creating innovative rhythms that fuse jazz and robust horn sections. This unique sound appeals to a wide range of music audiences, from pop listeners to jazz aficionados. The group has been selected to perform at the Ecuador Jazz Fest and serves as the house band at the Fairmont San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. In March 2023, they were featured in “Sesiones desde la Loma,” attracting over 60,000 views on YouTube.

Rivera has participated in numerous live concerts and studio sessions alongside legends such as Miguel Zenón, Pedro Capo, Obie Bermudez, Luis Enrique, Jerry Medina, William Cepeda, and Gonzalo Grau. He first gained recognition as the creator and host of the podcast “Akulkul,” where he explores the creative processes of each guest artist.

The Femmes
2024-07-13 18:00 - 20:00
The Femmes are an all-woman and non-binary wedding band specializing in songs by female and non-binary artists. When you’re at a Femmes show, you’re at a high energy concert experience. Epic sing-alongs, expertly crafted harmonies, and musicians who absolutely LOVE to interact with the audience, the Femmes are Boston’s go-to women’s party band! Our roster includes Berklee alumni, touring artists, veteran wedding band performers, and pit band musicians with over 10 years of professional experience.

Social Media: @thefemmesband

Website: thefemmesband.com

Thea Hopkins
2024-07-14 14:00 - 15:00
A member of Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, performing songwriter Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. She has been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. In the spring of 2024, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in Perth Australia as a Western Arts Alliance artist delegate. She was an official showcase artist at the International Indigenous Music Summit in June 2023. Thea was a 2023 recipient of an artist award from the Newport Festivals Foundation. Her song, “The Ghost Of Emmett Till” was the grand prize winner of the Great American Song Contest in 2021.

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 Summertyne Americana Festival (UK) and the Bluebird Cafe (TN). Her new album, “Here In Our World” is scheduled to be released in September 2024. She first 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. It is considered one of their later signature songs.www.theahopkins.comFacebookInstagramX

MaDarrius Maximus (feat. Bli$$ and Big Mike)
2024-07-14 15:00 - 16:00
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Zack Bolles Band
2024-07-14 16:00 - 18:00
The Zack Bolles Band is a folk rock trio featuring Abe Dewing on fiddle, Ed Cardenas on cajon and Zack Bolles on guitar.

www.zackbolles.com

@zackbollesband

Fabiola Méndez Trio (TIME HAS CHANGED)
2024-07-15 18:00 - 20:00
Fabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatro player, singer, educator, and Emmy-nominated composer that has taken part in a musical movement, crossing over the lines of genres such as Folk, Afro-Caribbean & Jazz. Recognized as the Latin Artist of the Year 2023 by the Boston Music Awards, her artistic vision and original music focus on the exploration of culture, ancestry, and identity, inviting the listener to embrace how the power of music and storytelling can unify us. After becoming the first graduate from Berklee College of Music to play the Puerto Rican cuatro as a principal instrument (2018), Fabiola focuses on performing and composing, traveling with her trio to national and international festivals. She has received numerous awards, including the Quincy Jones Award, the Brother Thomas Fellowship, ASCAP Lucille and Jack Yellen Award 2022 and a Children’s and Family Emmy nomination for Outstanding Interactive Media in 2023.

https://www.fabiolamendezmusic.com

Facebook – www.facebook.com/FabiolaMendezMusic

IG – @fabiolamendezmusic

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Bear Garden (Feat. KNSZWRTH)
2024-07-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-23 18:00 - 20:00
The Emerson UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden are thrilled to welcome Commonwealth Shakespeare Company and Percy the Bear! We are honored to have another Boston institution, CSC, activate this special corner of the Common. Tuesdays in July beginning at on July 16th, patrons are welcome to enjoy a drink from Harpoon, delicious food from Rosa Mexicano, and music from the UnCommon Stage as they snap a photo with Percy and enter the chance to win tickets to “The Winter’s Tale,” this season’s CSC show! Head to the UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden at 6:00 pm for a “beary good time” and then join the audience at The Parkman Bandstand for an unforgettable evening of food, drink, music, theater… and bears!

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.

Sam Spear
2024-07-17 18:00 - 20:00
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The Sam Spear Quintet delivers hard-hitting bop, soulful swing, and blistering ballads. Composed of two saxes, piano, bass, and drums, the group performs an eclectic mix of original tunes and cleverly crafted arrangements of jazz standards.

https://samspearmusic.com/

Facebook: Sam Spear Music

Instagram: @sam_spear_music

Roella
2024-07-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-21 16:00 - 18:00
Roella is a British multi-instrumentalist, performer and composer of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. As of June 2024, she is a recent graduate of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute Masters Programme; in 2023 she was a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Berklee College of Music’s undergraduate programme. In spring 2023 Roella performed with her piano trio at the NAMM show in California and Capitol Turnaround in Washington as a featured artist of the SHEROCKS showcase. Pianistically, she represented Berklee’s Jazz and Gender Justice Institute at the Reno Jazz Festival, the Detroit Jazz Festival Collegiate competition and headlined with NEA Jazz Master and grammy-award winner Terri-Lyne Carrington’s band for BAMSfest.

In May 2022, she won the ISJAC prize for Emerging Black Composers; travelling to Austin, Texas to accept the award and perform with their jazz orchestra. In November 2022, Roella booked a London Mini-tour for her trio during the London Jazz Festival. Three of five show dates; the Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott’s and Pizza Express Soho were sold out. The tour coincided with the release of her first EP ,”Sentient Sounds.”

Instagram: @roellaoloromusic

Twitter: @Rella_xo

Facebook: Roella Jazzisrealmusic Oloro

BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Ashanti Eva Davenport and the Soul Tribe
2024-07-18 16:00 - 20:00
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.

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.

Ashanti (Eva) Isis Juanita (Davenport) is an inspirational soul/RnB artist and community organizer. Infusing deep soulful lyrical healing with modern mixed genre beats to create music that is uplifting, rooted in Mother Earth and emotionally charged. Her mission is to inspire listeners to follow their own life passions so that together, as a family, we may fill this world with love. #RadicalLoveMVMT #LettersToSelf #evadavenportmusicWebInstagram

Gaby Cotter
2024-07-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-26 14:00 - 16:00
Gaby Cotter is a vocalist, songwriter, and educator deeply rooted in her Panamanian heritage and influenced by the rich tapestry of Latin American sounds. Guided by her passion to connect with others through music and driven by a commitment to artistic and personal growth, Gaby weaves powerful narratives that resonate deeply with her audience.

A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has captivated audiences in Panama, Spain, Italy, and the United States. Her debut album “Cantora,” released in April 2024, features collaborations with Cuban pianist Harold Charon and Panamanian flutist Melvin Lam.

Gaby’s music, available on major streaming platforms, celebrates the strength and resilience of women, offering fresh perspectives on love and relationships.

www.instagram.com/gabycotter

www.gabycotter.com

CALO
2024-07-19 16:00 - 18:00
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 (Joseph Borsellino III) is an award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and DJ, born and based in Boston. On his principal instrument– saxophone– he has entertained audiences along the eastern coast with popular jazz repertoire, dance music, and instrumental hip-hop imbued with gospel-oriented improvisations. He is celebrating the release of Synthesis: The String Quartet Sessions, released via ArtistShare on June 21st, 2024, for which he was commissioned along with 14 other large ensemble jazz composers by Grammy Award-winning producer Ryan Truesdell.website: linktr.ee/the_real_calosocial media: https://www.instagram.com/jborsellinomusic/

¡Baila Boston! Salsa on the Common
2024-07-19 18:00 - 21:00
Celebrate Summer with Salsa in the Common!

Join us at Emerson’s UnCommon Stage and the Harpoon Beer Garden for an unforgettable night of dance, drinks, and delicious food from Rosa Mexicano.

Hernan Choque of Salsa y Control and Àgora Cultural Architects will light up the corner of Boylston and Tremont with beats that will move your feet! The evening will feature salsa music from Clave and Blues, DJ sets, family-friendly, interactive Salsa lessons, and demos from seasoned Salsa dancers.

Don’t miss your chance to dance the night away on the Common!

Children's Story Hour
2024-07-20 12:00 - 13:00
With More Than Words and Emerson College

Join us at the UnCommon Stage and Harpoon Beer Garden for a Children’s Story Hour, made possible by our friends at More Than Words. Our littlest guests can enjoy three stories read by local actors, bubbles, and a craft while caretakers enjoy a brew from Harpoon and delicious tacos from Rosa Mexicano.

This month, our books will include Tiny T-rex and the Impossible Hug, The Color Monster, and Dragons Love Tacos.

Books will be available for purchase from More Than Words onsite.

After our story hour, live Latin music curated by Ágora Cultural Architects will begin at 1 PM, with tunes the whole family can enjoy!

This event is free to enjoy (food and beverage is available for purchase).

Photo by Scott Schwendinger

Website: More Than Words

Eduardo Betancourt
2024-07-20 13:00 - 15:00
Considered “one of the iconic harpists of this new age,” ​Eduardo Betancourt​ is a Grammy-award winning Venezuelan musician, producer, arranger, composer, instructor, and multi-instrumentalist with 30 years of experience in traditional and fusion Venezuelan music. In 2010, Betancourt won a Latin Grammy Award for his participation on the album ​“​Tesoros de la música Venezolana” by Ilan Chester​, and in 2016, he was nominated on the ​album ​”​Pa’ Tío Simón” with Rafael “Pollo” Brito​.​ At the 2016 Pepsi Music Awards in Venezuela, Betancourt’s personal album, ​AD LIBITUM​, was nominated three times for “Best Artist,” “Best Song,” and “Best Album.” His many accomplishments include more than 100 recordings, and performances with renowned international artists such as: Simon Diaz, Oscar D León, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Danny Rivera, Luis Salinas, Jorge Celedón, and artists from Venezuela.

Fabiola Méndez
2024-07-20 15:00 - 17:00

Daniel Sturgis
2024-07-20 18:00 - 20:00
Daniel Sturgis is a talented musician hailing from the vibrant music scene of Cape Cod. With a musical style that seamlessly blends alternative, funk, pop, and rock, Sturgis has created a captivating sound that is uniquely his own. Influenced by legendary artists such as Jimmy Hendrix, B.B. King, and The Beatles, Sturgis draws inspiration from the rich history of music while also pushing boundaries and experimenting with new sonic landscapes.

Having honed his craft at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, Sturgis is a true master of his instrument. His impressive guitar skills, combined with his soulful vocals and dynamic stage presence, make for a captivating live performance that leaves audiences in awe. Sturgis’ talents have not gone unnoticed, as he emerged victorious in the Cape Cod Battle of the Bands in 2011. This accomplishment solidified his place among the region’s most promising musicians and propelled him to new heights in his career.

Currently, Daniel Sturgis is focused on his ongoing musical projects, constantly pushing himself to create fresh and innovative music. Whether he’s writing thought-provoking lyrics or crafting infectious melodies, Sturgis consistently delivers music that resonates with listeners on a profound level. With a diverse range of influences and a dedication to his craft, Daniel Sturgis is an artist to watch. With each new endeavor, he continues to captivate audiences and push the boundaries of his musical style. As he navigates the ever-evolving music industry, Sturgis remains poised to make a lasting impact with his unique sound and unbridled passion for music.

Facebook.com/Danielsturgisband

Instagram: @danielsturgis

Beat Tape Matinee: Lady Ice x DJ Troy Frost
2024-07-21 14:00 - 16:00
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.

Featuring Lady Ice and DJ Troy Frost.

Samuel Batista
2024-07-24 18:00 - 20:00
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.

Dwayne Haggins
2024-07-25 13:00 - 15:00
He’s been described as “the love child of Otis Redding and Doc Watson.” “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And recently, “a ‘what-took-you-so-long’ fusion of Elvis and Marvin Gaye.” But he is Dwayne Haggins, and his voice is his own. Whether on the stage of a metropolitan concert hall or the makeshift bandstand of a neighborhood dive, you will find him exploring uncharted musical territories, listening for new ways to stir his influences into this night’s expression of his unique sound – strangely familiar, naturally mysterious, unmistakably his own.

Notably, Haggins has shared the stage with acts such as Joe Bonamassa, Keb Mo, Jimmy Vivino, Chris Lane, Suzanne Santo, and Fitz and the Tantrums. Haggins was signed in November of 2021 and his Verdict debut LP was released in June of 2022 titled “Call Me Boston”.

dwaynehaggins.com

Instagram & FB: @hagginsmusic

BAMS Presents: S.O.U.L.STICE - DJ Z.O.O.M. x Tenille Ja'Nae
2024-07-25 16:00 - 20:00
Dj Z.O.O.M. is a Traveling Professional Dj, and Multiple Award winning Music Producer.Z.O.O.M. is an acronym which means “Zoning Out On Music” (which also happens to describe his open format Dj style).Some of the largest events where Dj Z.O.O.M. has added to the line up are:M.A.C. Cosmetics In Stores (Macy’s Downtown Boston, Prudential Center, Providence Place Mall – thousands of people in the malls).The Adidas 80’s & 90’s Party (William E Reed Auditorium – 2000 plus people).Pentridge Station Pop Up (South West Philly Beer Garden (a couple of hundred in attendance).Strand Theater with Company One (The Boy Who Kissed The Sky Play – Opening Night Not exactly sure, but the theater was packed).The Happy Inn – Philly, PA (Hundreds of people each night of playing there).The Well Brooklyn NYC (about 150 in attendance in the Nightclub when there).Today Dj Z.O.O.M. is still traveling up and down the North East Coast Djing, Hosting, and providing the soundtrack for events of all sizes. For booking info contact titleteamdjs@gmail, or @ZoningOutOnMusic on all social sites.

Singer/Songwriter Tenille Ja’Nae is a rising R&B/soul artist who also fits comfortably in the adult contemporary genre. Born and raised in Rock, AR, Tenille Ja’Nae has taken her experiences to create music that is real, heartfelt, and relevant. Her newest single, Quarantine, was released Oct. 13, 2023, and is one of her most unique tracks to date.

Lee Fish and Friends
2024-07-26 16:00 - 18:00
Lee Fish will be presenting his exciting new group featuring longtime collaborator and vocalist, Nadia Washington, along with pianist, Jiri Nedoma, and bassist, Devon Gates. Together they will explore Fish’s original music which can best be described as a blend of all his favorite styles – ranging from jazz, soul/r&b to folk and film music. Groove, melody, and communication are the core elements that bring their unique sound to life. Keep an eye out for their future tour dates and more upcoming performances in Boston and NYC.
