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...
Fabiola Méndez is a Puerto Rican cuatro player, singer, educator, and Emmy-nominated composer that has taken part in a musical movement, crossing over the lines of genres such as Folk, Afro-Caribbean & Jazz. Recognized as the Latin Artist of the Year 2023 by the Boston Music Awards, her artistic vision and original music focus on...
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....
Bencils UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Bencils is an indie/alternative artist with the swag of a hip-hop icon. His latest original single: "Pushstart" is a standout track from his new album "Lonely", released on April 18th, 2025. The song encapsulates Bencils' journey of re-finding himself after a situation related to...
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...
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright & MusicJumpstart 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 & MusicJumpstart.
¡Baila Boston! Salsa Night Featuring Ágora Cultural Architects and Salsa y Control UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 In partnership with our community curator Ágora Cultural Architects, the premiere Latinx cultural presenting organization Greater Boston, and Hernan Choque of beloved Salsa studio Salsa y Control, UnCommon’s Salsa Nights feature a live...
Jesse Taitt is a multifaceted pianist, composer, arranger, and educator with a rich musical journey. He holds a dual degree in Jazz Composition and Professional Music from Berklee College of Music, where he refined his sensitivity and technical prowess. Starting at the Boston Arts Academy, Jesse cultivated his musicality studying Classical music with Boston Conservatory...
Cuban Pianist, Composer, Arranger, and Bandleader Anibal Cruz is a Berklee graduate, skilled in Composition and Jazz performance. Since launching his career, he has achieved significant milestones including his first single, "La Raza," released in 2021. Cruz has performed alongside notable artists such as Paquito de Rivera, Armando Manzanero, Egui Castrillo, Joe McCarthy, Ruben Rodrigez,...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Common Folk is a celebration of the Black folk tradition; past, present, and future, brought to life on Boston Common. Presented under the We Black Folk Showcase banner, this multigenerational concert brings together artists whose work spans genres, regions, and eras, but is united by the soul...
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.
Alyssa Barker UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Embark on a musical journey with Alyssa Barker, a violinist celebrated for her transcendent performances that seamlessly blend classical elegance with contemporary innovation. Alyssa specializes in both acoustic and electric violin performances, showcasing her versatility and unique ability to bridge traditional and modern musical...
Sheryl Bailey Trio UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Jazz guitarist, Sheryl Bailey brings her “Three-0” to UnCommon Corner, featuring drummer Neal Smith and bassist Ian Ashby. Sheryl is the Assistant Chair of Guitar at Berklee, and has toured world wide with her own duo, trio and quartet projects and as...
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...
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...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Prolific collaborator and award-winning multimedia artist Cliff Notez seamlessly manifests a mix of hip hop, jazz, folk, soul and R&B that’s been likened to “Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly, blended with the paranoia of Radiohead’s Kid A.”Their music reveals the repercussions of trauma, exposes...
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Back To School 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 celebrate the back to school season and feature TBD.
Dan DeCristofaro UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Dan DeCristofaro is a soulful singer, songwriter, producer and arranger based in Massachusetts. He is a founding member of Blue Light Bandits, an award winning, 4-piece independent groove rock band from Worcester, MA that has amassed over 3 million streams on Spotify over...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Preston Chan is a DJ and producer pushing the boundaries of housemusic with a sound that’s equal parts heavy, rhythmic, and infectious.Based in Boston and studying at Berklee College of Music, Preston bringsboth technical precision and creative energy to his craft. He hasperformed at bars and clubs across Singapore...
Jules Grace UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
“Home Without Maps” “Home Without Maps” is more than the title of a concert—it’s a metaphor for what music truly means: a home without borders or coordinates, a place you can always return to, even when life takes you far from your homeland. This concert is an emotional journey where songs act as compasses, guiding...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Juan Carlos Ruiz is a Venezuelan artist, economist, entrepreneur, and TEDx Speaker. He holds a Master of Science in Operation Research and a Master of Business Administration. Since 2016, he has resided in Boston, Massachusetts, where he has performed concerts in several cities across the...
THE MUSIC OF PIANIST & COMPOSER LEO BLANCO......pulses with global rhythmic elements influenced equally by his South American roots and European classical traditions interwoven with improvisatory developments. Blanco was born in the Venezuelan Andes where he absorbed folk music genres that were a mix of Afro-Caribbean, North American and European musical styles. By age eleven...
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...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Geraldine Barney’s music explores the relationship between the traditional Navajo values and beliefs she grew up with on the Navajo Reservation in Northwest New Mexico with contemporary city life off the reservation. Living in two cultures is a prominent theme in her music and art. ...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Candida Rose Baptista is a multi-hyphenate in the areas of musical, cultural, & spiritual enrichment, boasting credentials as a songwriter, vocalist, author, educator, entrepreneur, mother/grandmother/great-grandmother, and community leader. A proud KabuVerdiana hailing from New Bedford, Massachusetts, Candida Rose is dedicated to studying and educating about...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Ángela Varo Moreno is an Andalusian violinist, composer, and producer whose innovative music merges the worlds of jazz and flamenco. Rooted in the Andalusian cultural heritage, her sound brings together traditional flamenco influences with contemporary jazz improvisation. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she...
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...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Lee Fish's original music 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...
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright, ZURI, & Dart Mortis 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, ZURI, & Dart Mortis.
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Preston Chan is a DJ and producer pushing the boundaries of housemusic with a sound that’s equal parts heavy, rhythmic, and infectious.Based in Boston and studying at Berklee College of Music, Preston brings both technical precision and creative energy to his craft. He has performed...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Kathleen Parks is a fiddler, singer, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and studio. For the last 10 years, she has been heavily involved in touring and recording with her Americana/Jamgrass band Twisted Pine, where she sings, writes, and fiddles. On her upcoming solo...
Kidding Around Children's Hour: Grimm's Fairy Tales UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Immerse yourself in the magical world of the Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Kidding Around’s narrators will lead kids through an improvised performance reimagining the stories we know and love! Kidding Around is Emerson College's renowned Theater for All Audiences...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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.
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Calling all trivia enthusiasts! Grab some friends and head to UnCommon for a Boston arts and culture Trivia Night, hosted by the Office of the Arts' own Lito Garcia.Before he was OA's MVP Operation Coordinator, Lito was a superstar trivia host! He'll be covering categories...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Join Emerson College musical theater performers as they light up the Boston Common with a high-energy cabaret packed with songs, personality, and pure flair. Paired with tacos from El Jefe’s and brews from Harpoon, this Sunday gathering is equal parts brunch and performance — a...
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
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Fresh off a first place win at the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band competition, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences throughout the northeast. With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice, Sumner's lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far...
The ZYG 808 (pronounced 'Zee Why Gee' Eight-0h-Eight) is a Grammy nominated Soul Poet music maker (musician, composer, producer, vocalist, DJ), and recording artist of Indie Groove, Alternative Pop &, Rare Groove/Funk, Afrobeats, and Hip-Hop. A leading figure in the Thump & Soul music movement; he is definitely doing his part to bring the good...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 DJ Cha is a versatile DJ from Connecticut, now based in Boston, spinning throughout New England and beyond. Known for effortlessly blending hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, afrobeats, and overall feel-good throwbacks, DJ Cha brings the perfect balance of energy, nostalgia, and pure vibes to every set. Whether it’s a packed dance floor or...
BAMS Fest presents S.O.U.L.stice Featuring Toki Wright & Nandini 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.
DRAG NIGHT: Featuring Patty Bourrée UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Join Patty Bourrée, Emerson alum and the Definitive Boston-based Singing Blonde Comedy Queen for an evening of family-friendly drag fun at UnCommon! Patty Bourrée is a Boston-based drag and cabaret artist known for her big voice, vintage style, and bad...
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...
Jules Grace UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 The Emerson Day of Play is a day of connection, fun, and in-person play at the UnCommon Corner and Harpoon Beer Garden, located at the corner of Boylston and Tremont in the Boston Common. The event is inspired by the Come Out and Play Festivals...
Dwayne Haggins UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Lee Fish's original music 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...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
The Water Street Wranglers UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Embark on a musical journey with the Water Street Wranglers, a Boston-based bluegrass/Americana band. Known for their blend of original and traditional tunes, join us for mesmerizing live performances that capture the essence of good old-fashioned vibes mixed with a modern...
Manuela Sánchez Goubert UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...