Emerson College UnCommon Corner

Dwayne Haggins
2023-07-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-08 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
He’s been described as “the love child of Otis Redding and Doc Watson.” “The John Legend of rockabilly.” And recently, “a ‘what-took-you-so-long’ fusion of Elvis and Marvin Gaye.” But he is Dwayne Haggins, and his voice is his own. Whether on the stage of a metropolitan concert hall or the makeshift bandstand of a neighborhood dive, you will find him exploring uncharted musical territories, listening for new ways to stir his influences into this night’s expression of his unique sound – strangely familiar, naturally mysterious, unmistakably his own.

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

dwaynehaggins.com

Instagram & FB: @hagginsmusic

Brooke Annibale
2023-07-09 12:00 - 14:00
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.

Indie pop-folk singer-songwriter and guitarist, Brooke Annibale will perform with Mark Ramsey on keys and Tommy Ng on bass and backing vocals.

http://brookeannibale.com

http://instagram.com/brookeannibale

http://twitter.com/brookeannibale

tik tok @brookeannibale

Travels with Brindle
2023-07-08 18:00 - 19:00

Adeline Um
2023-07-08 14:00 - 16:00
Adeline Um is a Korean American singer songwriter who started her music journey as a Berklee City Music scholar. She started her songwriting career by writing her own indie-pop music and also works in the EDM/Deep House sphere as a topline singer songwriter.

Her lyrical translations of experiences, travel, love, and connections is strongly felt within the sounds and melodies she creates. Her performances provide a soft landing for her listeners to feel safe and enjoy vulnerability and deep connection. As a Korean American who has lived in Boston and Scotland, she hopes her music is able to express the complexity of culture and humanity, while connecting people of different backgrounds.

https://adelineummusic.wixsite.com/website

TikTok, Instagram, FB: @adelineum

Albino Mbie
2023-07-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-30 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-06-23 16:00 - 18:00
Boston-based multi-award-winning guitarist, singer, composer, and producer Albino Mbie, originally from Mozambique, shares his own original music.

www.instagram.com/albinombie/

www.youtube.com/albinombie

albinombie.com

Jonathan Suazo Trio
2023-07-07 16:00 - 18:00
Saxophonist/composer Jonathan Suazo and his trio will present a fresh mix of Jazz Standards and Latin Classics combined with original compositions from Suazo’s formal debut album release “RICANO” which draws inspiration from the traditional rhythms of his Puerto Rican / Dominican roots.

https://www.jonathansuazo.net

http://www.instagram.com/jonathansuazosi/http://open.spotify.com/artist/77deLjHTpl6IvH3JbcFuvh

WeAreLofi
2023-07-07 12:00 - 14:00
Introducing WeAreLoFi, a multi-Grammy-nominated, Golden Globe Award and NAACP image award-winning duo who captivates listeners with their signature blend of soulful melodies and laid-back beats.With a passion for creating atmospheric and nostalgic soundscapes, WeAreLofi effortlessly combines elements of jazz, hip-hop, ambient music and MANY more genres to craft a truly unique sonic experience. The group consists of Charles Haynes and Mitch Henry, whose attention to detail and meticulous production techniques result in tracks that transport listeners to a world of tranquility and introspection. With a growing fan base and ever-expanding catalog of mesmerizing compositions, WeAreLofi is making waves in the lo-fi scene. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or a transcendent musical journey, WeAreLofi’s music is the perfect soundtrack for those moments of reflection and escape.

Instagram: @Weare_lofi

Bia Javier
2023-07-06 19:00 - 20:00

Toki Wright
2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Miranda Rae
2023-07-06 17:00 - 18:00

Anabel Gil Diaz
2023-07-05 18:00 - 20:00

Tim Hall
2023-07-05 16:00 - 18:00
Tim Hall is an award winning musician, performance poet, and producer from Detroit, MI, while honoring Boston as his current home. His poetry draws inspiration from his lived experiences – charting the nuances of blackness, masculinity, and the beauties of life. Tim has shared stages and recordings with artists such as The Nappy Roots, Carolyn Malachi, Bilal, Chris Turner, Aloe Blacc, Maria Fenklemeier, The Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Diana Oh, among others. Additionally, Tim is faculty at Berklee College of Music, a member of the award winning band STL GLD, and a principal collaborator with Cliff Notez, Oompa, and Will Dailey. He was honored as “Session Musician of the Year” by the 2020 Boston Music Awards, and recognized by WBUR’s Artery 25 as 1 of 25 millennials of color impacting Arts and Culture in Boston. His work can be experienced through his new project – Trust the Process EP, as well as Colors Of My Soul, and self-published book – Trust The Process.

https://www.timvhall.com/

Cameron Keiber
2023-07-01 19:00 - 20:00
In the late 1990s Cameron Keiber formed and co-fronted Boston indie noise pop outfit The Beatings. The band released six albums. The Beatings toured the US for years opening for the likes of The National, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mclusky and other notables. The Beatings released their music on their own label called Midriff Records and garnered a dedicated following and critical praise from the likes of The Village Voice, Mojo, The Washington Post, LA Weekly and others. They disbanded after 20 years together.

After the breakup of The Beatings, Keiber formed and continues to play with his project Eldridge Rodriguez. That band has released four full length albums and a handful of EPs. Eldridge Rodriguez has been praised by outlets such as Stereogum, CoS, Various Small Flames, The Big Takeover and many more fine music/media outlets. Keiber continues to operate Midriff Records with his brother Clayton out of Brooklyn and Boston and has released 36 albums to date including releases from his projects and several other like minded bands. Keiber is currently recording his first solo album with a tentative late 2024 release date. The upcoming Eldridge Rodriguez full length, Atrophy, will be released by Midriff Records on September 15, 2023.

Ash & Eric
2023-07-01 18:00 - 19:00
Ash & Eric have never shied away from life’s hard edges. Hailing from the gritty heart of the Industrial Revolution — Worcester, Massachusetts — the two find consolation in discovering the beauty of being artists in the most stubbornly independent city in the north east. Their musings reflect the hope and pain we all experience sung in voices as vulnerable and honest as their lyrics.

www.ashandericmusic.com

Instagram @ashandericmusic; https://www.facebook.com/ashandericmusic

Bridget Nault
2023-07-01 17:00 - 18:00
Bridget Nault is a performer and songwriter who grew up on three continents and now writes songs out of her home base in Holden, Massachusetts. Bridget is a Berklee educated musician who plays accordion, guitar, piano and passionately sings covers and original songs, including those on her new album A FUTURE AND A PAST (available now wherever you get your music). Bridget can be seen playing across New England performing both solo and in her variety of other duos and bands.

https://bridgetnault.hearnow.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BridgetSongTime // instagram @teenybsongs

The Femmes
2023-07-01 13:00 - 15:00
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

Gregory Groover, JR
2023-06-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-06-23 19:00 - 21:00
Raised with devotion for music, Gregory George Groover Jr is a twenty-nine year old tenor saxophonist and educator from Roxbury, Massachusetts. His love and pursuit of music directed him to the Boston Arts Academy where he graduated in 2011 as both the Elma Lewis Graduate with distinction and the Louis Armstrong Jazz award. His effort and dedication to music led him to earn a full tuition scholarship to Berklee College of Music where he received both his Bachelors and Masters in Music Performance Studies through the Global Jazz Institute, headed by world-renowned artistic director, pianist, and UNESCO Artist for Peace Danilo Perez.

As a performer, Gregory has had the honor to share the stage with prestigious musicians such as Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind, and Fire), Patrice Rushen, Terri Lyne Carrington, Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade, and Esperanza Spalding. As a bandleader and a sideman, he has performed in music festivals in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

As an educator, Gregory has served as the co-chair of music at his alma mater, the Boston Arts Academy where he provided instruction in Jazz studies to the next generation of artists and scholars. Gregory currently serves as the Assistant Chair of Ensemble at the world renowned, Berklee College of Music. In addition to teaching, Gregory continues to perform regularly with his working bands and is celebrating the release of his second album: the Negro Spiritual Songbook Volume II – “The Message”.

https://www.gregorygrooverjr.com

https://www.instagram.com/gregorygrooverjr/

EarthTones ft. Tim & Friends
2023-06-30 12:00 - 14:00
Good music, poetry, beats, and vibes for the summer as saxophonist, poet, and producer Tim Hall collaborates with an array of talented friends in the Commons this summer.

Tim Hall is an award winning musician, performance poet, and producer from Detroit, MI, while honoring Boston as his current home. His poetry draws inspiration from his lived experiences – charting the nuances of blackness, masculinity, and the beauties of life. Tim has shared stages and recordings with artists such as The Nappy Roots, Carolyn Malachi, Bilal, Chris Turner, Aloe Blacc, Maria Fenklemeier, The Boston Symphony Orchestra, and Diana Oh, among others. Additionally, Tim is faculty at Berklee College of Music, a member of the award winning band STL GLD, and a principal collaborator with Cliff Notez, Oompa, and Will Dailey. He was honored as “Session Musician of the Year” by the 2020 Boston Music Awards, and recognized by WBUR’s Artery 25 as 1 of 25 millennials of color impacting Arts and Culture in Boston. His work can be experienced through his new project – Trust the Process EP, as well as Colors Of My Soul, and self-published book – Trust The Process.

Social Links: https://linktr.ee/tv_hall

Website: www.timvhall.com

Amanda Shea
2023-06-29 20:00 - 21:00

Emilio Gonzalez
2023-06-29 19:00 - 20:00
Emilio Gonzalez is a singer songwriter from Tampa, Florida whose style akin to Jeff Buckley, Joni Mitchell, and Andy Shauf . In 2008, Emilio found himself inspired by the musical stylings of The Rat Pack, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, and more which were first introduced to him via the video game “Fallout 3”. During his high school career, Emilio performed with his school jazz band and participated in Solo and Ensemble competitions. Entering his college years, Emilio found a love for writing music, looking to the work of independent singer songwriters Lucy Rose, Andy Shauf, Julia Jacklin, and more. After performing at various open mics, restaurants, and bars, he was integrated into the Florida folk scene. This catalyzed a collaboration with artist and producer Liam Bauman , who assisted in the Production and recording of Emilio’s recent EP, “Hazy”. Emilio now studies at the Berklee College of music where he continues to write songs through a creative mix of jazz and folk storytelling.

@MuchoEmilio

DJ SavSoul
2023-06-29 17:00 - 19:00
https://soundcloud.com/djsavuth

Mom Rock
2023-06-25 15:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-21 18:00 - 20:00
Forming in 2018, Canadian-American indie rock outfit Mom Rock combines the forces of Curtis Heimburger, Wilson Reardon, and Tara Maggiulli. They got their start taking Boston’s college party scene by storm, and have since stolen the hearts of show-goers with electric live sets, infectious original tunes, and signature themed get-ups. Their infectious tunes and coordinating get-ups can now be found on lineups of festivals like Shaky Knees, Music Midtown, and Osheaga. They’ve released four EPs to date, and the band’s newest EP Bases Loaded was released in December of 2022. They were recently featured as Rolling Stone’s Hot Band in their 2022 Hot Issue, and are a 2023 Salt Lick Incubator grant recipient. Mom Rock are currently based in Nashville, TN and are available for any Little League games you need players for.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MOMROCKOFFICIAL

Instagram: @momrockofficial

Twitter: @momrockofficial

TikTok: @momrocktiktok

Kevin Harris Project
2023-06-23 12:00 - 14:00
A distinctive trait of internationally recognized jazz pianist Kevin Harris is his desire to constantly grow, evolve, improve, and advance. His interest to interweave traditional and contemporary music styles, visual arts, electronic media, science, and language, is what distinguishes his music and what renders his performances unique experiences, meant to activate the audience’s senses and personal curiosity.

“Participation,” Harris says, “is what keeps our souls alive.” As a leader, Harris has released six albums. Both live and recorded performances reflect Harris’s determination to capture his audience through explorative interactions that Terri Lyne Carrington describes as “an exciting commitment to quality.”

Harris’ music education has its foundation in the degrees he has received, but equally importantly in Black Gospel and Afro-Caribbean styles of music. He possesses the unique ability to compose complex, uplifting, tempestuous, and deeply stimulating notes.

One of the captivating elements of his ensembles, from duet to orchestra setting, is the level of comfort and understanding they have with one another. Harris is known for his diving into soulfully expressive conversations and playful exchanges of ideas with his musicians, while always providing the space to improvise in the moment.

Fred Hersch talks of Harris as one who “plays and writes with flair and real soul” and DownBeat Magazine writes that “Harris’ compositions deal with themes of strength, love, courage, and self- awareness. It’s a heavy task he’s set up for himself, and he meets the challenge gracefully.”

Harris’ most innovative project as a composer is “Roots, Water and Sunlight: A Contemporary Octet Expedition through the Expressions of James Baldwin”.

He is presently completing a commissioned work entitled “Pulse”, a work for oboe, violins, cello, acoustic bass, and piano, to be released in 2023.

Among his most notable collaborations are Dayna Stephens, Ralph Peterson, Ameen Saleem, Greg Hutchinson Greg Osby, Jerry Bergonzi, George Garzone, Curtis Lundy, Caroline Davis, Bill Pierce, Francisco Mela, Avishai Cohen, Eddie Gomez, Duane Eubanks, Richie Barshay, Ben Street, Jason Palmer, Rudy Royston, Frank Lacey, Eric McPherson, and Terri Lyne Carrington.

www.KevinHarrisProject.com

DJ Reggie Reg
2023-06-22 17:00 - 21:00

Kenny Mascary
2023-06-21 16:00 - 18:00
http://mixcloud.com/Knszwrth
