Emerson College UnCommon Corner

ALDRA
2024-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
PC: Hayley Bigness Rockwood 2023

ALDRA is a Somerville, MA-based performing and recording artist whose music draws influence from soul, R&B, and alternative pop. She captivates listeners with velvety tones, profound lyrics, and imagery to bring them on a journey through her life experiences.InstagramTikTokFacebookOn the web

Tolieth
2024-10-18 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/

Jonathan Suazo Quartet
2024-10-19 13:00 - 17:00
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.

Zack Bolles Band
2024-10-19 18:00 - 20:00
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

Emerson Presents: Pop Goes The Musical - A Pop Cover Cabaret
2024-10-21 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the rising stars of Emerson College’s Musical Theatre program. This showcase spotlights the exceptional talent of our graduating seniors as they prepare to take the professional stage by storm.

What to expect:

Performances of beloved songs from musical theater and popular artists, including contemporary pop hits

A glimpse into the future of Broadway and beyond

An opportunity to support and celebrate emerging artists

Don’t miss this chance to witness the passion and skill of Emerson’s finest performers, come and be inspired by the next generation of musical theatre talent as they bring their unique interpretations to both classic tunes and modern pop favorites!

Brooke Annibale
2024-10-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-27 16:00 - 18:00
This will be a solo performance by indie pop-folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, Brooke Annibale. Not confined by any one genre, Brooke’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.

http://brookeannibale.com

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Samuel Batista
2024-10-23 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.

BAMSPresents: S.O.U.L.STICE - Toki Wright x Seventh Sun
2024-10-24 16:00 - 20:00
BAMS Fest takes over unCommon bringing Live Music and Beats to the stage.

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.

Seventh 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.

Through 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.”

Seventh 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.

Flannel Friday!
2024-10-25 12:00 - 21:00
Celebrate Flannel Friday with Harpoon!

Anyone who makes a purchase at the bar on Friday while wearing flannel can receive a free koozie! Limit one freebie per person.

**Purchasing alcohol is not required – any purchase at all qualifies.

Lee Fish and Friends
2024-10-25 14:00 - 16:00
Lee Fish will be presenting his exciting new group featuring longtime collaborator Jason Palmer on trumpet, along with pianist Zahili Gonzalez Zamora, and bassist Max Ridley. 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.

Max Ridley

Jason Palmer

Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

Farayi Malek
2024-10-25 16:00 - 18:00
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

farayimalek.com

Daniel Sturgis
2024-10-25 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

Manuela Sánchez Goubert
2024-10-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 16:00 - 18:00
Manuela Sánchez Goubert is a Colombian artist who combines jazz with Latin American folklore, creating a cosmopolitan sound. Manuela and her band belong to a new generation, who–inspired by the folkloric traditions of the 50’s–propose new compositions with a modern touch, nourished by jazz reharmonizations. Manuela is a Colombian artist who combines jazz with Latin American folklore, creating a cosmopolitan sound. She studies at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute led by Maestro Danilo Pérez and Patricia Zárate, where she hones her social activism skills by engaging in community outreach programs, participating in social justice initiatives, and collaborating on projects that use music as a tool for social change. Furthermore, she is an ambassador for the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation and participates in the Foundation’s 2024 “Leading Ladies of Entertainment” Program.

Born and raised in the Colombian Andes, Manuela moved to New York City as a teenager, where she was introduced to the jazz scene by mentors like Lucía Pulido and Lauren Kinhan. She has performed in major venues around the world, including the Panamá Jazz Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center, and Radio City Valencia alongside world-renowned artists such as Andrés Cepeda, Luciana Souza, Olga Román, and New York Voices. Manuela is about to release her first album of original songs, which will include a tour throughout the Americas.

https://www.manuelasanchezgoubert.com/

https://www.instagram.com/manuelasanchezgb

https://www.facebook.com/manuelasanchezgb

https://www.youtube.com/@manuelasanchezgoubert9516

Claudio Ragazzi
2024-10-26 15:00 - 17:00
GRAMMY WINNER, EMMY Winner and EMMY Nominated Film Composer and guitarist Claudio Ragazzi has been writing award winning music for film and television, scoring dozens of projects and performing with some of today’s most respected musicians at renowned concert halls in the world.Claudio attended Berklee College of Music where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, a winner of the prestigious Duke Ellington Master’s Award and the Boston Music Awards, Claudio went on to compose music for feature films, documentaries and television commercials as well as undertaking commissioned works for plays and ballets.Among some selected works Claudio has scored the MIRAMAX Film “Next Stop Wonderland”; award winning Goldheart Productions “The Blue Diner”; John Sayle’s film “Casa de los Babys” in collaboration with Mason Daring and Francis Ford Coppola’s “Tetro” in collaboration with Osvaldo Golijov. Claudio’s music can also be heard in “Something’s Gotta Give” starring Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton and Keanu Reeves.Claudio has scored dozens of award winning Feature Documentaries as well as TV productions for the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, National Geographic, Telemundo, Univision and PBS, including American Experience, NOVA, Sesame Street, Arthur, and Postcards from Buster. Claudio’s live performances include those at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, The Blue Note Jazz Club (NY and Tokyo), The Lincoln Center and in theatres around the world. He has performed with some of today’s most influential and respected musicians, including Gary Burton, Yo-Yo Ma, Regina Carter, Randy Brecker, Danilo Perez, saxophone legends Joe Lovano, Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett and Paquito D’Rivera to name a few. A native of Argentina, Claudio grew up in Buenos Aires, where he started playing music at a very early age performing with some of Argentina’s most influential musicians. He currently scores films, performs and teaches Film Composition at prestigious Berklee College of Music.Claudio on the Web

UnCommon Stage Presents: Album Pre-Release Party with Bencils
2024-10-26 17:30 - 19:30
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.

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.

@madebybencils everywhereBencils on Spotify

HipStory Presents Beat Tape Matinee: Stiggity x DJ Cha
2024-10-27 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.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.

The Guilhem Fourty Trio
2024-10-29 18:00 - 20:00
Dublin-born, Austria raised, and Boston-based, Ciara Moser is a multi-talented blind bassist from Austria/Ireland who is highly proficient in various styles and genres in band, orchestra, film, and ensemble projects live and in the studio. Besides international performances with artists such as Danilo Perez in countries like Panama, Chile, Ecuador, UAE, the UK and Italy, she completed her master’s degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute where she was mentored by John Patitucci, Joe Lovano and more. She took part in many competitions and received awards such as the “Tara – Life Goes On”-award, the young jazz composers award from the ASCAP foundation, and the first prize in the Prima La Musica competition. Ciara was a guest in various TV-Shows, radio shows, and podcasts like for example the well-known Austrian TV shows “Barbara Karlig” and “Vera”.

Roella Oloro is a British multi-instrumentalist, performer, and composer of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. She is a full-tuition scholarship recipient and recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Berklee College of Music and has also obtained a Master’s Degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. Earlier this year, she performed with her trio and saxophonist Mary Orji on the “Bands at NAMM” stages at the Hilton Hotel and the Grand Plaza. In May 2024, she went on a mini-tour to Panama with the Berklee Global Jazz Ambassadors led by Danilo Perez, pianistic prodigy, artistic director and founder of the Global Jazz Institute and Panama Jazz Festival. In 2023, Roella performed with her piano trio at NAMM show and Capitol Turnaround in Washington as a featured artist of the SHEROCKS showcase.

Guilhem Fourty, originally from Toulouse, France, is a multiple awards winner musician. Drummer, composer, educator, and producer, he currently lives in NYC. Guilhem has completed his 1 year Master’s program at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute under a Full-Tuition scholarship. He has had the honor to work and play with musicians such as Braxton Cook, Danilo Perez, Miguel Zenón, Peter Eldridge, Bill Pierce, Ian Coury, Kieran Brown, and perform in many venues and festivals around the world. Guilhem received an award from the French foundation “Fondation de La vocation Marcel Bleustein Blanchet” (2022), the 1st Jazz Camp Fellowship Award (2023), the PASIC 2023 Ed Shaughnessy Scholarship, as well as two student awards by the Downbeat magazine (2022, 2023).

The trio will be performing original music composed by each musician, as well as arrangements from the jazz, fusion, and RnB repertoire.

Toki Wright
2024-10-31 16:00 - 18:00
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.

The Femmes
2024-10-31 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

Zack Bolles Band
2025-05-01 13:00 - 15:00
UnCommon favorites, The Zack Bolles Band, returns to the Corner to help kick off the season. This folk rock trio featuries Abe Dewing on fiddle, Ed Cardenas on cajon and Zack Bolles on guitar.

www.zackbolles.com

@zackbollesband

CALO
2025-05-01 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 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/

Jules Grace
2025-05-02 12:00 - 14:00
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.

Thom Dunn
2025-05-02 14:00 - 16:00
Thom Dunn has been writing songs since the late 1900s. He is best known for his work with the Boston-based power-pop band the Roland High Life, which formed at Emerson College and recently appeared at the Boston Rock & Roll Rumble, as well as his Irish folk rock group, Forfocséic. He also performs solo, as an Americana folk punk singer-songwriter. Over the years, he’s performed as a guitarist for several touring theatre productions along the northeast corridor, and his songs have collectively garnered hundreds of thousands of streams. Thom is also a full-time writer and journalist, whose work can be found in publications ranging from the New York Times to BoingBoing. He’s written several novels, plays, comic books, and scripted podcasts as well. thomdunn.net

KNSZWRTH
2025-05-02 16:00 - 18:00
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.

The Femmes
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
The Femmes are an all-woman and non-binary 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!

The Femmes have been booked solid since their sold-out debut showcase at Club Cafe in February 2023. Finding quick success in the MA market and all across New England, The Femmes have become one of Boston’s top bands, performing for the Human Rights Campaign, Boston Pride, Martha’s Vineyard Pride, Harley Davidson’s Women’s Rider Day, and have been featured on CBS News and the Boston Globe.

Social Media: @thefemmesband

Website: thefemmesband.com

El Omar Trío
2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:00
Ellis Omar Williams (El Omar) received his formal musical training at the preparatory school of the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico. He also received musical instruction at the School of Fine Arts in Bayamón, where he honed his singing talents. He has performed with various family ensembles and participated in numerous events across Puerto Rico. Over the past eight years, he has been publishing original compositions that explore contemporary themes rooted in Puerto Rican culture, and which he publishes on social media. A multidisciplinary artist, El Omar is also active as a sculptor, painter, and woodworker, artistic pursuits that enrich his creative sensibility and connection with audiences. He is proud to premiere a collaborative project developed with his uncle, composer and bassist Georgie Rodríguez, and his aunt, violinist and music educator Zeida García. He is honored to share this work with the Boston audience, highlighting his Puerto Rican heritage and upbringing.

Ellis Omar Williams (El Omar) recibió su formación musical en la escuela preparatoria del Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico. Además, recibió educación musical en la Escuela de Bellas Artes de Bayamón, donde honró sus capacidades como cantante. Ha formado parte de diversos conjuntos familiares y ha participado en numerosos escenarios a lo largo de Puerto Rico. En los últimos ocho años, ha publicado composiciones originales que abordan temas contemporáneos vinculados a la cultura puertorriqueña. Como artista multidisciplinario, también se desempeña como escultor, pintor y carpintero artístico, lo que enriquece su sensibilidad creativa y su conexión con el público. Se enorgullece en presentar por primera vez un proyecto desarrollado junto a su tío, el compositor y bajista Georgie Rodríguez, y su tía, la violinista y educadora musical Zeida García. Es un honor para él compartir este trabajo con el público de Boston, resaltando su herencia

Taj Dharmadji
2025-05-06 14:30 - 16:00
Taj Dharmadji, singer/songwriter. You can listen to her music on all streaming platforms under that name! New music this summer <3

Ava Tribe
2025-05-07 16:00 - 18:00
