Emerson College UnCommon Corner

Flannel Friday!
2024-10-25 12:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Brooke Annibale
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

http://instagram.com/brookeannibale

http://facebook.com/brookeannibale

Tweets by brookeannibale

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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, 2025-05-07 18:00 - 20:00
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

Cabaret Night featuring 172 Below
2025-05-08 14:00 - 16:00
Join 172 Below, Emerson’s own cabaret and concert student organization, at the UnCommon Corner for an evening of cabaret hits. The theme is “Slumber Party Pop!”

Featuring performances by:Tiffany Alvarez Ben McGeeHaley KirchhoffAutumn McNew Jordan Rochna Hope KimEm SalzmanAmelia DuvalEmily BarnettRowen GoringAsa Dupras

Soulelujah
2025-05-08 16:00 - 18:00
Formed in 2003 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Soulelujah is an all-vinyl DJ collective and dance party that has been spinning the finest soul, funk, and R&B 45s, along with other slabs of wax, for the past two decades. Playing freshly-unearthed gems to solid favorites, this award-winning dance party has become a Boston-area staple, captivating dance-ready crowds with sweet soul grooves and infectious funk that gets bodies moving.

What began as a modest gathering at ZuZu in Central Square quickly transformed into a weekly, line-down-the-block beloved Cambridge nightlife institution you had to experience up close and personal. Soulelujah’s room-packing popularity led to its expansion, adding a second space at The Middle East Upstairs. After 15 years of resounding success, earning accolades from the Boston Music Awards, the party moved to The Sinclair in Harvard Square, establishing a vibrant weekly Saturday night residency for five years. Soulelujah has currently set up shop at State Park in Kendall Square, hosting its smooth, pulsating grooves on the third Saturday of each month.

Led by a rotating crew of seasoned resident soul DJs, including Raligh Fingers, IPL, DJ Rad Joy, Sean Marquand, Johnny Stevens, Claude Money, Ty Jesso, and John Funke as well as a variety of guests from around the world, Soulelujah thrives on an endless collection of records carefully curated to create an uplifting party like no other. Their deep crate-digging, musical knowledge, and passion for bringing vinyl rarities to light fuel their performances, inviting you to experience a dance night of musical soul bliss that will keep your own soul happy.

www.soulelujah.com

@soulelujah on Instagram / www.facebook.com/Soulelujah

Johnny Instagram: @jhnystvns

Bencils
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00

UnCommon Corner Weather Closure
2025-05-09 12:00 - 21:00
Due to weather, the UnCommon Corner will be closed today. We hope to see you tomorrow, weather permitting!

Olivia Soler Duo
2025-05-10 14:00 - 15:00
Olivia Soler has been accepted at Berklee College of Music with a partial tuition scholarship. Currently in her first semester, she has also won the prestigious Gifted Tuition Scholarship from the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation in 2023. Originally from Havana, Cuba, Olivia is Berklee’s first female tres player. She joined the college in September of 2022, and her exceptional skill with the tres—a traditional Cuban instrument akin to the guitar—has significantly supported her studies through the financial aid provided by the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. Soler began playing the guitar nearly a decade ago and later took up the tres. Now, at just 21 years old, she has proven her mettle in the music and tres communities. Olivia currently receives specialized instruction within the Guitar Department, as the tres is not broadly represented at Berklee. Nevertheless, Soler’s achievements and presence at Berklee are likely to inspire future generations of tres players.

Sarah Bernadette
2025-05-10 14:00 - 16:00
Sarah Bernadette

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

Sarah Bernadette is a New Jersey-born singer-songwriter whose music fuses pop, jazz, and R&B influences to create a unique sound. She has her master’s degree from New England Conservatory in Contemporary Improvisation (’21) and her Bachelor of Music in Songwriting and Voice Performance from Berklee College of Music (’18).

Her music is deeply personal; through her writing and her performances, she hopes to form meaningful connections with her audience and listeners. She is an expressive performer and improviser with a love for jazz voice.

Sarah has worked with Kathleen Flynn, Dominique Eade, Cristi Catt, and more recently Grammy-winner Cecile McLorin Salvant, whom she considers one of her biggest musical inspirations.

You can find Sarah Bernadette’s music on all streaming services, including her most recent releases: “sad poems on my phone” and her debut album, “New Leaves”.

@sarah.bernadette

www.sarahbernadettemusic.com

UnCommon Corner Opening at 2PM!
2025-05-10 14:00 - 22:00
Due to weather, the UnCommon Corner will opening at 2PM today! Please join us for drinks from Harpoon, food from El Jefe’s, and music from Olivia Soler, Bárbara Zamora, and DJ Little Kilo!
