Departure Arts builds community through facilitating creative collaborations, amplifying historically underrepresented artistic voices, and supporting artistic risk-taking for Boston area artists, organizations, and audiences.
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 DJ 411 has a passion for music and has collected records since the age of 5. Having played tunes in Mexico, Miami, Rhode Island, CT, with monthly residencies in NYC and Boston. DJ 411 has played for the Latin Grammy Foundation of Boston, opened BAMS...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Mitchytime, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, and two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter, who has captivated audiences worldwide was born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. Mitch developed his passion for music at an early age and went on to become a virtuosoon the piano, organ and synths. He has...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Join marimbist Steph David and flutist DeShaun Gordon-King for an evening of classical, traditional, jazz, and dance music from around the globe. Hailed by The Washington Post as a "crisp " performer who brings "bright humanity and expressive depth" to contemporary music, Steph Davis has...
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...
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 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...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 The Timba Messengers is a Latin Jazz/Salsa Band that has generated a compelling musical style that inspires all to shed their daily troubles and revel in the joy of dance. Their live performances are infused with vibrant energy, radiating positivity and good cheer to all in...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Community Curator Departure Arts brings project constellation to the UnCommon Corner! Featuring a live band and live MCs this is sure to be an unforgettable Saturday Night under the stars! Departure Arts builds community through facilitating creative collaborations, amplifying historically underrepresented artistic voices, and supporting artistic...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Showcasing performances by UnCommon Corner's very own Community Curator's, Departure Arts, Staff / Team Members! Artist Bios Sollis Sollis is a neo-soul vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist blending the warmth of classic soul with the textures of contemporary R&B. With performances at venues including the Kennedy...
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 Bailey is an internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, composer, recording artist, and educator whose dynamic artistry has earned praise from DownBeat magazine as "one of the new greats of her chosen instrument."...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 Kyara Andrade-Howell aka DJ TROY Frost, is a daughter of Dorchester and Roxbury, raised in a family anchored by music. She is an artist whose sets reflect a lifelong love of music. Her musical foundation spans 70s soul, Golden Era Hip Hop, Zouk, R&B, and...
UnCommon Corner, Boylston St &, Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116 A performance you will not want to miss! Come catch Catherine Bent's Brasil Sonoroso presented by one of UnCommon Corner's esteemed Community Curators, Departure Arts. Featuring Catherine Bent on cello, Rob Curto on the accordion and vocals, and Renato Malavasi on percussion. Artist Bios Catherine...