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Words and Music – Poetry and Classical Guitar

Presented by Dorchester based chamber music nonprofit Convergence Ensemble and Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library, Words and Music explores spoken word and poetry in dialogue with classical guitar to create a back and forth of poetic commentary on music. Featuring intimate performances from our very own Charles Coe, treating us to his own […]

Live Music – R&B/Neo-Soul featuring Debo Ray

Grammy nominated, powerhouse vocalist extraordinaire Debo Ray has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages and is coming back to The Boston Harbor Distillery for a special show featuring her original music along with choice covers in the r&b, hip hop, rock, and funk style. Known for her dynamic stage performance, funky style and […]

Commonwealth Chorale Concert “The Dream Unfinished”

We conclude our season by giving voice to “the dream unfinished”, a poignant reminder that we don’t yet all share the same opportunities, freedoms, and liberties that are this country’s founding ideals. Our program includes Florence Price’s Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight and William Grant Still’s Plain-Chant for America, plus works by Randall Thompson, Margaret […]

Fate and Faith

Commonwealth Chorale’s March concert explores fate and faith through the richly expressive music of Johannes Brahms’s Schicksalslied, Felix Mendelssohn’s Psalm 42, and Fanny Hensel’s Lobgesang. Brahms and Mendelssohn are two of the 19th Century’s best known composers. But for the social mores of her day, Mendelssohn’s sister Fanny Hensel would likely be as well known. […]

The Ties That Bind: A Concert Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join us for a concert to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  The event is free and refreshments will be served following the music. The evening will feature world class music thanks to an impressive lineup of performers that includes: Michael Weinstein Alan Rias Cliff Blake Donna Bivens Danielle Lennox Patrice Jackson Sarah Cooper Isabelle […]

Jazz Night @ Long Live Roxbury – Brewery and Taproom

Long Live Roxbury a Brewery and Taproom will be having live Jazz on Thursday nights from 6pm-8:30pm. Some of Boston’s best musicians including faculty from Berklee and NEC will play Jazz, Brazilian/Bossa Nova, Latin, Reggae and World Jazz Music. Free admission to all and Free onsite parking.  Please come and help us create a great […]

Sun-Music.net & The Record Co Present Lezlie Harrison – Holiday Joy

Sun Music & The Record Co present Lezlie Harrison – Holiday Joy at Scullers Jazz Club performing songs from her Jazzweek, Top 20 album release, Let Them Talk. Lezlie Harrison is her own personal renaissance. Her constant state of evolution and growth brings with it, gifts for those paying attention. As a vocalist both bold […]

Hope & Healing with Longwood Symphony

Join Longwood Symphony, the orchestra of Boston’s healthcare community, for a concert of Hope & Healing to benefit Shelter Music Boston. Saturday, Dec. 2 at 8pm New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall Jotaro Nakano, Music Director Program: AUGUSTA READ THOMAS Fanfare of Hope and Solidarity PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat major Chelsea […]

Commonwealth Chorale: “Glory and Praise”.

Under the baton of Artistic Director Dr. Michael Driscoll, our November concert features Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and Francis Poulenc’s Gloria. Premiered in the 1960s, both were influenced by jazz and popular music, and both exemplify the power of ancient sacred texts to express timeless desires for peace and spiritual transcendence. Also on the program […]

Freaky Friday Halloween Ball featuring Debo Ray

Come celebrate the season with Debo Ray with Her All Star “Band of Ghouls” LIVE at Arlington’s Regent Theatre! Resident artist, singer/performer extraordinaire Debo Ray brings funky, pop-oriented original music and Halloween classics from The Monster Mash to Ghostbusters (Ray Parker), Psycho Killer (Talking Heads) and a full performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller to the Regent […]

Castle of our Skins: “As I Heard When I Was Young”

Castle of our Skins is a concert and educational series dedicated to celebrating Black artistry through music. From classrooms to concert halls, Castle of our Skins invites exploration into Black heritage and culture, spotlighting both unsung and celebrated figures of past and present. This talented and visionary group celebrates the holiday season with Brian Rapahael […]