Emerson College UnCommon Corner

BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Toki Wright & TBD
2025-10-02 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright & TBD

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

Every Thursday, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will feature Toki Wright & TBD.

Ciara Moser
2025-10-03 12:00 - 14:00
Ciara Moser, originally from Dublin but raised in Austria, currently calls Boston her home base. As a blind bassist of Austrian-Irish descent, she showcases her versatility across various musical styles and genres, seamlessly blending into band, orchestra, film, and ensemble projects, both in live performances and studio sessions.

She earned her Master’s in jazz performance from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA under the guidance of esteemed mentors like John Patitucci, Danilo Perez, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Joe Lovano. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in music pedagogy from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna.

Since collaborating with Danilo Perez in January 2022, Ciara has graced stages with him worldwide, from the Chile Jazz Festival in Santiago, the Paradiso Jazz Festival in Italy, and the Hay Festival in the UK to the Cultural Summit in Abu Dhabi. Alongside other international performances in the UK, Panama, Ecuador, Canada, Austria, and Germany, she has shared the spotlight with renowned artists such as Braxton Cook, and Victor Wooten.

In October 2023, Ciara released her debut album, “Blind. So What?” The jazz/fusion album, exploring themes of music and blindness, received praise and major articles from publications like Premier Guitar Magazine, Bass Musician Magazine and Jazzwise Magazine. Notably, one of its tracks was honored with the “Young Jazz Composers Award 2023” by the ASCAP Foundation.

Following a successful and souled out release tour in Austria through established jazz venues such as Porgy & Bess Vienna and Jazzit Salzburg Ciara’s album gained exposure on national television and radio channels such as ORF3 and Ö1. She headlined the 20-year celebration of the Institute for Popular Music at the University for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna, showcasing a big band version of her composition “The Call to See Beyond”.

Ciara’s talent and dedication have earned her various awards such as the “next jazz legacy award”, winning the “2024new generation jazz lab competition”, the “Ascap Young Jazz composers Award” securing a spot in the Jazz Ahead Program (led by Jason Moran) and Woodshed Network Residency (led by Dee Dee Bridgewater), earning the “Matt Marvuglio Student of the Year” award in 2021, becoming a finalist in the Lee Ritenour Six String Theory Competition, receiving the Tara Life Goes On Award, receiving the “Johann Ratzenböck”-scholarship and winning the first price at the well-known austrian classical competition “Prima La Musica”.

Ciara had appearances on multiple TV shows like the austrian talk show series “Barbara Karlich” and “Vera.” Since March 2019, she has hosted her own podcast, “Blind. So What?” shedding light on life as a blind individual.

Currently, Ciara thrives as a performer and recording artist in the Boston/New York scene, alongside her role as a faculty member and staff accompanist at Berklee College of Music.

Maggie Monroe
2025-10-03 15:00 - 17:00
Maggie Monroe

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

Born into sweet tea, slow talkin’, and Dolly Parton, Maggie Monroe attributes their early appreciation of Appalachian bluegrass, folk, and country music to their North Carolina home. Inspired by Brandi Carlile, Patty Griffin, and Nickel Creek, Monroe strives to combine roots styles to create an Americana sound entirely their own. Monroe’s original music chronicles their experience leaving home for the first time to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. Their catalogue is a collection of highs and lows, first love and loss, freedoms and expectations. Monroe is a storyteller excited to take you on a journey to North Carolina and back!

@maggie_monroe__

Maggiemonroe.net

¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night
2025-10-03 18:00 - 21:00
Photo by Emerson College

Ágora Cultural Architects and Departure Arts Present: ¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night

Featuring Zayra Pola and Salsa y Control

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

Don’t miss internationally acclaimed Salsa artist Zayra Pola at UnCommon!

In partnership with our community curators Ágora Cultural Architects and Departure Arts, two of the premiere cultural presenting organizations in Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live Salsa band led by Zayra Pola, DJ Hernan Choque, free community Salsa dance lessons from Salsa y Control, professional performances, and open dance. The Common comes to life with Salsa beats and UnCommon provides an unforgettable opportunity for shared, cultural experiences.

To make the evening even more delicious, El Jefe’s Taqueria will be serving an UnCommon Salsa Flight (three salsas and chips) for $9.95 and will be featuring a salsa tasting!

Featured Artist

Zayra Marie Ocasio Espinosa,

better known as Zayra Pola, singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, was born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Her musical career has been characterized by notable achievements and innovative moments. Zayra stands out as the first female percussionist to receive a full scholarship from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, where she completed her bachelor’s degree.

Throughout her career, Zayra Pola has had the privilege of collaborating with Grammy-winning artists such as Bill Whelan, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Javier Limon. Her presence on stage has enriched performances alongside prominent figures in the music industry, including Gilberto Santarosa, Luis Enrique, Larry Harlow, Cheo Feliciano, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Cuco Peña, Pedro Capo, Vico C, Annie Lennox, Willie Nelson, and many others.

In recognition of her exceptional talent and contributions to the music world, Zayra received the “Best Timbales Player of the Year” award at the New England Salsa Music Awards in 2015. Two years later, in 2017, she was honored with the “Salsa Artist of the Year” award at the Latin Boston USA Awards.

In 2022, Zayra Pola made her debut as a salsa singer-songwriter and timbales player with her successful album “Te Va Gustar” (You’ll Like It), where she was nominated for the prestigious Boston Music Awards as Best Latin Artist. This marked a new chapter in her artistic career, showcasing her versatility and creativity in both singing and percussion.

In 2023, Zayra Pola participated in the tribute to the 100 years of the King of Timbales, Tito Puente, alongside the Puerto Rico Philharmonic Orchestra, where she was named “The Queen of Timbales” by Tito Puente Jr., a recognition that Zayra carries with great responsibility. Expanding her musical prowess, Zayra participated in the Banco Popular special – PR 2023 “Salsa, Sabor y Evolución” (Salsa, Flavor, and Evolution), where she contributed to a memorable medley. Additionally, her first album “Te Va Gustar” was recognized as one of the top twenty music productions from Puerto Rico in 2023 by the National Foundation for Popular Culture. This year Zayra Pola is honored by the NYC National Puerto Rican Day as the Rising Star 2024.

As an accomplished artist, Zayra Pola is committed to continue breaking barriers and representing female talent with excellence, making music that captivates audiences with her unique blend of skill, flavor, and dedication, leaving an indelible mark on the music world.

Kidding Around
2025-10-04 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour: Barry and the Bear Staged Reading

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

Come watch a staged reading of a new play for elementary-aged audiences! Kidding Around will make this story come alive!

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

If you enjoy your experience, please consider supporting Kidding Around!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

Eduardo Betancourt
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00
Eduardo Betancourt

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

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.

@EduardoProject

https://www.eduardobetancourt.com/bio.html

Trío Acústico - Claudio Ragazzi
2025-10-04 16:00 - 18:00
Claudio Ragazzi

Georgie Rodríguez

Manolo Mairena

Trío Acústico

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

Claudio Ragazzi, Georgie Rodríguez, and Manolo Mairena come together to form Trio Acústico at UnCommon Corner.

Claudio Ragazzi, a GRAMMY and EMMY-winning film composer and guitarist, has scored dozens of award-winning film and television projects. His music has reached global audiences, and he has performed at prestigious concert halls around the world alongside some of today’s most respected artists.

Georgie Rodríguez is a celebrated Puerto Rican multi-instrumentalist whose solid career as a bassist and guitarist is matched by his talents as a composer, arranger, producer, and music director. His versatility and deep musicality bring a rich foundation to every performance.

Manolo Mairena is a dynamic Costa Rican singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Boston. Known for his captivating stage presence and soulful voice, Manolo’s music resonates with audiences across the globe.

https://www.claudioragazzi.com/

Sameayah Pehlke
2025-10-04 19:00 - 21:00
Leo Blanco

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

From Liberian rhythms in her home to the soaring harmonies of church choirs, Sameayah Pehlke’s musical path took a twist: jazz improvisation met rap cadence, creating a voice that defies expectation and easy categorization. Her music channels real emotion—vulnerability, resilience, and transformation—through smooth vocals and seamless genre fusion. The result is intimate yet expansive, inviting listeners into her world.

@promisemeayah

Crown Fest x UnCommon Takeover
2025-10-05 12:00 - 18:00
Leo Blanco

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

Crown Fest, curated by Crown Studios, a student-run creative hub at Emerson College, is a three-day art and music festival celebrating student creativity throughout Boston. The first two days will feature professional development workshops, film screenings, and live performances. The festival will culminate on October 5th with a complete takeover of the UnCommon Stage, where student musicians from across the city will showcase their unique sounds in the heart of Boston.

Stop by UnCommon to see Crown-curated performers:12:00–12:30 PM – Rachel Kanter12:35-12:55 PM – Avery Russey2:00–2:30 PM – Isabella Mitchell2:40–3:10 PM – Miss Lazarus 2:40–3:10 PM – Rio D3:20–3:45 PM – Jack Pulgar3:50–4:20 PM – DJ COLONE4:35–5:05 PM – Jules Grace5:20–5:50 PM – Troubadours of the Night

@crown.studios_

www.crownstudios.biz

Catherine Bent’s World Jazz Trio
2025-10-07 17:00 - 19:00
Catherine Bent’s World Jazz Trio

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

Local multi-style cellist Catherine Bent will return to the UnCommon Corner with her trio.

Catherine Bent, an alumna of Cirque du Soleil, has performed and recorded with Joe Jackson, Lee Konitz, Donna Summer, and many others. She is regarded in Brazil as the leading cellist in choro.

Choro (pronounced “shoh-roh”) is an instrumental music that has its origins in late 1800s Rio de Janeiro. It’s been likened to New Orleans jazz, and shares that tradition’s improvisation, soulfulness, and often irrepressible joyfulness.

@CatherineBentMusic

@CatherineBentMusic

https://catherinebent.com

Zack Bolles Band
2025-10-08 15:00 - 17:00
UnCommon favorites, The Zack Bolles Band, return to the Corner. This folk rock trio featuries Abe Dewing on fiddle, Ed Cardenas on cajon and Zack Bolles on guitar.

www.zackbolles.com

@zackbollesband

Zion Rodman
2025-10-08 17:00 - 19:00
Zion Rodman

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

Zion Rodman is a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter. He grew up in Cape Cod where he played around since the age of 15 and eventually received a B.A. in music from the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

In 2017, Zion teamed up with producer Alex Katz and released his debut full-length record You’re Invited. The folk-rock album received praise and local media attention following its anticipated release. Crossfader Magazine wrote that in an era of “lo-fi bedroom projects, it’s refreshing to hear a young creative voice this professionally produced, fully realized, and cohesively structured around a distinct personality and energy.”

Less than a year later, Zion released an EP titled “Did Not Wake up Today” on January 20th, 2018. This project features heavier topics and harder rock than his debut album. Even before its release, the title track was recognized by AFROPUNK: “Rodman turns up the volume of his melodic indie pop, with his stunning voice just barely masking his anger beneath the hook.”

His most recent album “Whatever Happens” was recorded in Chicago and released in 2020. Zion currently lives in Boston with his fiancé and their cats. Check the calendar for upcoming shows, or catch the full band every Fourth Friday at Ford Tavern or at the Melodies On Tap open mic every First Thursday at Medford Brewing.

BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice featuring Amanda Shea & DJ Deaf Tunez
2025-10-09 16:00 - 20:00
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Amanda Shea & DJ Deaf Tunez

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

Every Thursday, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will feature Amanda Shea & DJ Deaf Tunez. Hosted by Christina

The Tripps
2025-10-10 12:00 - 14:00
The Tripps

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

The Tripps are a Berklee-bred psychedelic improv band that cannot be defined by one genre. They have a new album out, entitled “What It Is.”

@the._.tripps

Farayi Malek
2025-10-10 15:00 - 17:00
Farayi Malek

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

With her warm, soulful voice, Farayi Malek has captivated audiences around the globe as a Grammy-nominated vocalist with Danilo Pérez’s Global Messengers. Now, she’s returning to her musical roots, embarking on a new chapter of her journey.

The child of a Zimbabwean immigrant and a white American mother, Farayi grew up in a small, rural town in Southern Idaho, playing the fiddle and absorbing the culture of seemingly conflicting communities. Her goal is to bring all of the diverse sounds and experiences of her life into her music: the Gospel of the church she grew up in, the American folk music and hymns of her childhood, and the blues and jazz she studied, all woven into pure, resonant songs that allow her effortless vocals to shine.

Now a Salt Lick Incubator award-winner, Farayi is stepping out as a solo artist on her much anticipated debut recording project produced by Alain Mallet [Phil Woods, Paul Simon, Paquito D’Rivera, Marc Johnson, and Madeleine Peyroux.] Her writing showcases very accessible themes with a unique compositional intelligence, demonstrated in songs like “Tonight”.

When she is not performing and recording, Farayi shares her vast musical knowledge as a professor at various esteemed institutions including Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory. In an interview with The Boston Globe, Farayi says, “Seeing my students be so brave and confident, so artistic and free…they’re the ones who actually inspired me to pursue my artistic career.”

Whether she is engaging with her audience through performance or education, Farayi is driven by the desire to make people feel seen and at home in their otherness.

She will be releasing her debut EP March 27th, 2025.

@farayi.malek

@farayi.malek

www.farayimalek.com

Daniel Sturgis
2025-10-10 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

Kidding Around
2025-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour

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

Join us for Kidding Around’s children’s hour on the Common!

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

If you enjoy your experience, please consider supporting Kidding Around!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

Claudio Ragazzi
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00
Claudio Ragazzi

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

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.

https://www.claudioragazzi.com/

The Femmes
2025-10-11 19:00 - 21:00
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

Andrenae Duffy
2025-10-12 12:00 - 13:00
Andrenae Duffy

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

Andrenae Duffy is a Boston-based musician currently training at Berklee.

@Andrenae_duffy

Mariaé Muzik
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:00
Mariaé Muzik

Mariaé Broome, from Cleveland Ohio is a 20-year-old sophisticated vocal virtuoso. As a child, she sang in her family’s church, mesmerizing audiences with her smooth voice and flawless delivery. With time and dedication, Mariaé’s talent has grown, earning her various accolades and opportunities along the way. She was a two-time member of the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) Honors Choir and participated in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Choir. In 2022, Mariae was afforded the opportunity to attend the distinguished Interlochen Center for the Arts Camp where she earned a fine arts award and a full scholarship to the Academy. In 2023, Mariae was recognized as a finalist and gold winner by the National Young Arts Foundation. She was a candidate for the US Presidential Scholars program. Upon graduation from Interlochen she was accepted to the world-renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts where she continues to hone her craft and studies jazz theory and modern American music

@mariaemuzik

Brooke Annibale
2025-10-12 15:00 - 17:00
Leo Blanco

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

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.

@brookeannibale

@brookeannibale

www.websiteexample.com

@brookeannibale

Indigenous Peoples Day at UnCommon
2025-10-13 12:00 - 18:00
Leo Blanco

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

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at UnCommon with a full day of programming curated by Maria Hendricks. In addition to a day full of award-winning music and performance artists, Nat8hquhs Moon Artistry will be onsite providing face painting to visitors. This is a celebration you don’t want to miss!

12:00 | Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed1:00 | Easter Medicine Singers2:00 | Thea Hopkins3:00 | WAMPTRONICA4:00 | Wampanoag Singers & Dancers5:00 | MaDarrius Maximus

Artist Bios

12:00 | Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed

Jasmine Rochelle Goodspeed[She/They](Nipmuc) is a Massachusetts based actor, singer/songwriter, playwright and director. Coming up in a musical family, Jasmine first stepped on stage at 3 years old. Her music stylings are heavily influenced by her love for musical theater, and historic ballads. As an actress, Jasmine has performed on several stages. Among her favorite performances is a collaboration with the Wampanoag Nation and Theatre Royal Plymouth in the UK where she also performed in a music showcase. Her most frequented of stages is not a stage at all, but rather various locations at faires, SCA events, and flea markets. She does not currently have a Spotify or way to stream her music, and instead sings and performs where she feels called to, simply for the fun of it.

@jasminerochellegoodspeed

@Starlenia

@Starlenia

www.jasminerochellegoodspeed.online

2:00 | Thea Hopkins

Thea Hopkins calls her music Red Roots Americana. A member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag tribe of Martha’s Vineyard MA, she’s been described as a “standout writer” by the Washington Post. Roberta Schwartz of the Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange wrote “the beauty of Thea’s voice is matched by the brilliance of her lyrics.”

She has played stages throughout the U.S., Canada and Great Britain.

The Thea Hopkins trio features Berklee professor Tom Appleman, (who’s played bass with everyone from the Drifters to The Doors’ Robby Krieger) and Maxfield Anderson, Americana multi-instrumentalist.

In 2024, Thea attended the ISPA Congress in Perth (AUS) and WOMEX in Manchester (UK) as a Western Arts Alliance artist delegate. The New York Stage and Film fund selected Thea as a 2024 Northeast Indigenous Voices artist resident in support of her play “An American Ghost Dance”. Venues where Thea has performed include Massey Hall (CN), Banff Centre For The Arts (CN) Kennedy Center (DC), Woody Guthrie Festival (OK), the Moseley Folk Festival (UK), the Atkinson (UK), the Summertyne Americana Festival (UK) and the Bluebird Cafe (TN).

Thea came to wider public notice when Peter, Paul & Mary recorded her song “Jesus Is On The Wire” in 2004, and then again in 2010 with the Prague Symphony Orchestra. In 2021, Hopkins was the Grand Prize winner of the Great American Song Contest for her ballad “The Ghost of Emmett Till.”

Her new album is scheduled to be released in January 2026.

@theahopkinssongs

@theahopkinssongsall

@theahopkins

www.theahopkins.com

5:00 | MaDarrius Maximus

MaDarrius Maximus – From Mattapan To Mashpee Massachusetts! has performed in Connecticut with the “Coast To Coast” Tours Dj Franchise available on YouTube

He also had the good fortune to perform with Jadakiss, Freeway, Mickey Facts, Cuban Linx & Boston’s Own Chilla Jones.

Local Performances Include The Music Room In Yarmouth, various Churches and around the Cape, Cyphers at Bridge Side in Cambridge and other bars & clubs.

From Boston To Brooklyn New York! You Can Find My Music By Looking Up MaDarrius Maximus On Any streaming Platform.

Madarrius Maximus – Easy To Remember Impossible To Forget!Featuring Rock Dicey (Bli$$, Big Mike & Rock Dicey)

@mrmadarrius

ANNOUNCEMENT - UnCommon Corner Weather Statement
2025-10-14 00:00 - 23:59
UnCommon Corner Weather Statement

Due to the rainy conditions, the UnCommon Corner will be closed today: Tuesday, October 14th.

Kidding Around
2025-10-18 12:00 - 13:00
Kidding Around Children’s Hour: Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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

Come watch a full performance of a musical for upper elementary and middle school audiences! This special performance is not to be missed.

Kidding Around is Emerson College’s renowned Theater for All Audiences group who is generously supporting family-friendly programming at UnCommon.

On Saturday, our friends at El Jefe’s in the UnCommon Corner will be serving the Uncommon Cajita Feliz for $7.50which includes 1 taco, small chips with salsa, and a mini churro served inside a meal box with a small toy!

If you enjoy your experience, please consider supporting Kidding Around!

@kiddingaroundec

https://kiddingaroundec.wixsite.com/home

Jules Grace
2025-10-19 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.

Sam Spear
2025-10-19 15:00 - 17:00
Sam Spear

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.

@sam_spear_music

Sam Spear Music

https://samspearmusic.com/

Mitchytime
2025-10-21 17:00 - 19:00
Leo Blanco

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

@Twitter

STA 2024 - 2025 Cabaret
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00
Leo Blanco

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

Join Emerson’s Student Theatre Alliance at the UnCommon Corner for highlights from the past Student Theatre Season, featuring from the 2025-2026 season Diary of a Wimpy Kid & Overbridge High, as a look into what is to come this year.

Directed by Nicole VotaProduced by Nona FerneyFeaturing Performances from:Kidding Around’s Diary of a Wimpy KidBluejay Theater Collective’s Overbridge HighKidding Around’s Honk!Musical Theatre Against the Grain’s Daddy Long LegsMercutio Troupe’s The EffectMusical Theatre Against the Grain’s The Guy Who Didn’t Like MusicalsMusical Theatre Society’s High School MusicalMusical Theatre Against the Grain’s HairMusical Theatre Society’s Sunday in the Park with George

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BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright, EL Amado & MonaVeli
2025-10-23 16:00 - 20:00
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright, EL Amado & MonaVeli

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

Every Thursday, join Toki Wright and BAMS Fest at UnCommon for the S.O.U.L.stice series. This week’s performance will feature Toki Wright, El Armado & MonaVeli. Hosted by Courtney Boston
