Emerson College UnCommon Corner

Zack Bolles Band
2025-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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, 2025-05-13 13:00 - 15:00
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

Manuela Sánchez Goubert
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

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!

Bárbara Zamora Quartet
2025-05-10 16:00 - 18:00
Bárbara Zamora Vargas graduated from the Instituto Superior de Arte (ISA) in Havana, Cuba, with a specialty in Choral Conducting, in which she studied with national renown teachers such as Linda Mirabal, Zenaida Castro Romeu, and María Felicia Pérez.In 1992, she was recruited by the number one Cuban female orchestra of Cuba, Anacaona,

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

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

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

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

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

DJ Little Kilo
2025-05-10 19:00 - 21:00
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DJ Little Kilo is one of UnCommon’s very own! We are delighted that one of our most talented technicians will take the stage and spin some beats that the UnCommon audience will love!

Alejandra Gómez
2025-05-11 12:00 - 14:00
Jazz in three voices: Gomez-Maia-Villarreal TRIO

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

Live Music Performance
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00
Check back for artist details!

Brooke Annibale Band
2025-05-11 18:00 - 20:00
Not confined by any one genre, Brooke Annibale’s expressive and beautifully thoughtful songwriting creates a dreamy, dark, and enticing sonic landscape. Her songs have been placed on many TV shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Pretty Little Liars, and One Tree Hill. Brooke has recently performed on SiriusXM The Coffee House, AudioTree Live, Paste and more. ​Brooke’s new album Better By Now is out now.

Mkeka
2025-05-13 17:00 - 19:00
Mkeka is a melding of the minds of saxophonist Joseph Borsellino III, bassist Tony Irons, pianist Jesse Taitt, drummer Tyson Jackson, and percussionist Brandon Mayes, each highly acclaimed composers, educators, and community leaders.

The mkeka is a tablecloth used in Kwanzaa celebrations, representing foundation, history, and tradition– the idea that today is built on yesterday. Mkeka captivates with effects-laden textures and intricate grooves, weaving sonic tapestries from the vibrant fabrics of African diasporic music.

HipStory Presents: The Break feat. Lisa Bello and Stacks
2025-05-14 16:00 - 18:00
Don’t miss this incredible program curated by our friends at HipStory every other Wednesday!

Hannah Bossange
2025-05-16 12:00 - 14:00
Hannah Bossange (any pronouns) is a performer, writer, and musician currently based in Boston. He has been writing music and studying classical singing since he was 11 years old. She’s currently working with folk and rock, but give her a few years and it will be nothing but funk. Follow along for all their projects and releases @hann_.b on Instagram.

Sam Spear
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00
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.

https://samspearmusic.com

Sam Spear Music (Facebook), @sam_spear_music (Instagram)

Tolieth
2025-05-16 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.

MARiANO & NENÉ ESCALONA
2025-05-17 13:00 - 15:00
MARiANO & NENÉ ESCALONA are a father-son duo hailing from Caracas, Venezuela. NENÉ is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist with a lifelong passion for the Venezuelan cuatro. He is returning to his roots as a performer after a 40 year career behind the camera in film and television. Growing up playing alongside his father, MARiANO went on to graduate from Berklee College of Music and build his own career as a multi-faceted performer, even performing at Madison Square Garden and other stadiums and arenas across the U.S. on the iconic Soy Rebelde Tour.

MARiANO & NENÉ will be performing a series of covers, as well as debuting some of MARiANO’s original songs.

social handles :

MARiANO: @marianooooooooooooooooooooooNENÉ: @lavidadesdemilente
