Not Your Average Folk
All Asia
- Street:
- 334 Massachusetts Ave
- ZIP:
- 01880
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Amazing Things Arts Center
- Street:
- 55 Nicholas Road
- ZIP:
- 01702
- City:
- Framingham
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Amazing Things Arts Center is dedicated to a vision of the arts as "a rich form of communication that allows us to meet, understand and accept each other", and it seeks to nurture a community of artists, arts supporters and arts appreciators in the MetroWest.
They bring nationally established artists and emerging talent to their stage, and offer local artists the opportunity to fulfill their dreams. As our membership grows we will be able to feature ever more prominent artists. Members receive benefits, including preferred seating, discounts on some events and a voice in the organization by nominating and electing a board of directors.
Bank of America Pavilion
- Street:
- 290 Northern Ave
- ZIP:
- 02210
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Boarding House Park
- Street:
- 491 Dutton St
- ZIP:
- 01854
- City:
- Lowell
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Boston Symphony Hall
- Street:
- 301 Massachusetts Avenue
- ZIP:
- 02115
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Bull McCabe's
- Street:
- 366 A SOMERVILLE AVENUE, Union Square
- ZIP:
- 02143
- City:
- Somerville
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Bull McCabe's is a traditional Irish Pub located in Union Square in Somerville. With live music, great drink, and friendly people, Bull McCabe's appeals to the masses. The bar was formerly known as Tir Na nOg, a thriving Irish Pub with a very loyal customer base. McCabe's opened on October 9th, 2008. Live music is the main attraction with acts like Ronan Quinn, David Johnston Band, The Gobshites, Erin Og, The Speakeasys, The Scars, Mark Lind, Bradley Loyds and Matt Glover. Most nights of the week, there is a great set to be seen on our stage.
There are 2 plasma TV's, and we show many sporting events. We have the NFL Sunday Ticket, ESPN Gameplan with all College Football games, and ESPN Full Court with all College Hoops.
HOURS
Monday thru Thursday
3pm - 1am
Friday thru Sunday
12pm - 1am
Bull Run Concert Series
- Street:
- 215 Great Rd.
- ZIP:
- 01464
- City:
- Shirley
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 5
Description:
The Bull Run has become a focal point of entertainment, both day and night. It's bookings are drawing audiences from all over Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, as well as tour companies bringing folks from farther away. We hope you will reserve your seat for one of our wonderful concerts or entertainment events.
Cafe 939
- Street:
- 939 Boylston St
- ZIP:
- 02115
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Cafe 939 showcases Berklee's emerging student performers and local Boston artists, as well as national acts seeking a more intimate, personal space in which to connect with their fans. The venue is open to the general public and aims to attract musicians and music fans from all walks of life. Right down to the colors on the walls, it's a jewel to behold, located right in the Back Bay.
Cafe Fantastique
- Street:
- 725 Southbridge Street
- ZIP:
- 01610
- City:
- Worcester
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Fantastique is an intimate venue. A limited number of seats are available for advance reservation for a fee. Those with reservations will be seated first. Reserved seating is held till 10 minutes before the start of the concert. Reservation is good for one concert only! You may reserve on-line for one, or both concerts.
Calvin Theatre
- Street:
- 19 King St
- ZIP:
- 01060
- City:
- Northhampton
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 1
Description:
Campanelli Stadium
- Street:
- 1 Lexington Ave
- ZIP:
- 02301
- City:
- Brockton
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
But where did Campanelli Stadium get its name?
The Brockton Rox home is named after a native of the "City of Champions." Alfred Campanelli, grew up with his brothers, Michael, Joseph, Nicholas, and sister Ann in a four-story tenement on Summer Street in Brockton, Massachusetts.In 1947, along with his brothers and brother-in-law Salvatore DeMarco, Mr. Campanelli founded the Campanelli Companies. The company focused their early efforts on building single-family homes that veterans could purchase at reduced rates through Veterans Administration and Federal Housing Authority loan programs. Through Campanelli Companies, Mr. Campanelli reached out and aided thousands of people in achieving the American Dream of home-ownership. Today, the Campanelli Companies, based in Braintree, are nationally known commercial real estate developers.
In 1958, Mr. Campanelli moved to Schaumburg, Illinois. In Schaumberg, Mr. Campanelli donated $3.85 million to pay off the mortgage and finance the building of an addition to the local YMCA. Though living 1000 miles away, Mr. Campanelli has always had a special place in his heart for Brockton. He donated $2 million to the City of Brockton to be used for the creation of a building or project that would substantially benefit the people of Brockton. In turn, the City of Brockton used that money to help finance the building of a baseball stadium for the Brockton Rox. A stadium which proudly wears the Campanelli name.
Alfred Campanelli, whose generosity to Brockton is immeasureable, passed away on April 9, 2003. His legacy lives on.
Cantab Lounge
- Street:
- 738 Massachusetts Ave, Central Square
- ZIP:
- 02139
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 1
Description:
In its role as a neighborhood bar & grille and meeting place for multi-ethnic, multi-generation Central Square, the Cantab Lounge provides stages for many kinds of music and the spoken word.
Mondays Geoff Bartley hosts a Singer-Songwriter Open Mike.
Tuesdays we have the best Bluegrass scene for miles around.
Wednesdays there's Candy's Blues, Jazz & Rock Jam Upstairs and a Poetry Slam downstairs in the Underground.
Thursdays the Chicken Slacks bring classic soul and funk to the Upstairs stage and there's Improv Comedy in the Underground.
Fridays and Saturdays it's The Fatback Band with Diane Blue, Shirley Lewis and other special guests
Sundays it's another Blues, Jazz & Rock Jam with Candy.
Cape Cod Melody Tent
- Street:
- 21 W Main St
- ZIP:
- 02601
- City:
- Hyannis
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Center for the Arts in Natick
- Street:
- 14 Summer St
- ZIP:
- 01760
- City:
- Natick
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The mission of The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) is to enhance, inspire and benefit the community - through the arts. TCAN is an authorized 501(c)(3) Public Charity, incorporated as Natick Performing Arts Center, Inc. in 1997. Contributions to TCAN are tax-deductible, to the amount allowable by law.
TCAN provides a cultural center to the MetroWest Boston region, where national and emerging artists present performances, literary events, and art exhibitions in an environment that brings together individuals and families, children and seniors. Classes in music, theatre, dance and visual arts are regularly held for students of all ages.
TCAN's Firehouse venue defines the ideal performance space for music concerts, theatrical and dance presentations, lectures, film programs and special functions in the MetroWest area. This historic (c.1875) Summer Street Firehouse building has been carefully restored as a theatre, art gallery and community center with space to accommodate art exhibits and business offices.
Chit Chat Lounge
- Street:
- 103 Washington Street
- ZIP:
- 01832
- City:
- Haverhill
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Church of Boston
- Street:
- 69 Kilmarnock Street
- ZIP:
- 02215
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Boston’s newest restaurant and music venue is a whole-in-one. Nestled in the Fenway area, Church offers everything you could ask for in a night out and then some.
Club Helsinki
- Street:
- 284 Main St. Great Barrington, MA 01230
- ZIP:
- 02130
- City:
- Great Barrington
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Zagat calls Helsinki, "Fabulous," rated 4 ½ stars by Metroland Magazine, and is consistently hailed "one of the best restaurants in the Berkshires." Helsinki packs 'em in for Scandanavian, Russian and Eastern European offerings, along with an eclectic array of boldly spiced selections from around the World. Sink into cozy velvet booths inside romantic rooms surrounding a blazing fireplace. The entire menu is homemade and many recipes have been artfully re-worked from recipes passed down from the "Old Country." Try comfort food at its very best and romance over lunch, dinner ,Sunday Brunch or simply a cup of tea from our specially blended tea list. The cafe also shares a menu with Club Helsinki next door.
Club Passim
- Street:
- 47 Palmer St
- ZIP:
- 02138
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 4
Description:
Colonial Theater
- Street:
- 111 South Street
- ZIP:
- 01201
- City:
- Pittsfield
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Kept safe behind the temporary wall and ceiling partitions of a retail store for more than 50 years, the ornately appointed and now fully restored Colonial emerged in August, 2006 as a cultural and economic development force in the Berkshires.
The Colonial is an appropriate symbol of the re-emergence of Pittsfield as the economic and cultural center of the Berkshires. A restored and active Colonial Theatre, together with Pittsfield’s other cultural attractions and businesses, is creating jobs, attracting and inspiring audiences, contributing to rising real estate values and adding vitality back to a city that has been recreating itself as a people-center from its earlier days as a manufacturing center.
We invite you to be a part of the on-going movement to maintain this magnificent part of our history and our future. Come tour this architectural icon of another age. Come and enjoy the contemporary entertainment that gives it new life.
The Colonial Theatre is a 501 (c) 3 Not-for-Profit organization that operates with a combination of earned and contributed income. The theater and lobby facilities are available for community activities.
First Parish Cambridge
- Street:
- 3 Church Street, Harvard Square
- ZIP:
- 02138
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The First Parish in Cambridge, The First Church (Unitarian Universalist), "An Old Church for a New World" in the middle of Harvard Square. We seek to meet the religious needs of people in and around the Square, throughout Cambridge, and in neighboring communities.
We are a growing, liberal congregation of 400-plus adult members and friends with 120 children and youth. We strive to make First Parish spiritually nurturing, socially diverse, and socially responsible through a shared, gifts-based ministry of generosity and deepening spirituality.
We hold no creeds or dogmas; we encourage the pursuit of personal religious vision. The congregation is determined to become a welcoming, more inclusive congregation in areas of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, economic status, and ability issues. The ideal that inspires us is "Walking Together in our differences as a Beloved Community of Memory and Hope."
On May 19, 2002, First Par...
Fort Adam's State Park
- Street:
- 1 Lincoln Drive
- ZIP:
- 02840
- City:
- Newport
- State:
- RI
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Gallery X
- Street:
- 169 William St
- ZIP:
- 02740
- City:
- New Bedford
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
What is Gallery X?
Located in New Bedford's historic downtown, Gallery X is an artist owned and operated community art center. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is open to the public free of charge. Gallery X occupies the former Universalist Church at 169 William Street, just blocks from the Whaling Museum, National Whaling Historical Park and the city's blossoming entrepreneurial business district. Our 150-seat facility hosts local and national visual and performing artists, musicians and writers. Gallery X promotes a mission of cultural outreach through community partnerships, educational programs, and monthly exhibits.
The History of Gallery X
First conceived in the late 1980s and Incorporated on March 15, 1990, Gallery X was founded by former students of the Swain School of Design, local artists, and creative minded individuals as an arts cooperative. Gallery X rented a storefront on Spring Street in downtown New Bedford, between the former YWCA and the Zeiterion Theatre (both better known as the Y and the Z), thus inspiring the name Gallery X. At Spring Street, Gallery X was a showplace for artists, playwrights, thespians, musicians, and poets. Also hosted at Spring Street were art exchanges, children's art programs and workshops. In 1995 Gallery X moved to the former 1855 First Universalist Church building at 169 William Street, just half a block up from New Bedford's City Hall and the main branch of New Bedford's Free Public Library, and in 1998 the organization was able to purchase this historic building.
In 1999 Gallery X successfully restored the steeple of the former church building and volunteers helped to paint and restore the windows and building's west side and façade. In 2002, through a block grant from the New Bedford Office of Community Development, Gallery X received funding for a wheelchair lift. Volunteers constructed a handicap ramp and a handicapped accessible bathroom. In May, 2003, Gallery X's committed efforts in the restoration and upgrade of 169 William Street were recognized by WHALE at their annual meeting. Gallery X was awarded their honorary Sarah H. Delano award for diligent restoration of the former 1855 First Universalist Church of New Bedford. In 2004 Gallery X received a grant from the Island Foundation to hire their first staff person, an executive director.
Grafton Historical Society
- Street:
- One Grafton Common
- ZIP:
- 01519
- City:
- Grafton
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
To foster interest in Grafton’s past
To collect and preserve Grafton artifacts and memorabilia
To provide research resources for students and future generations.
Great Scott
- Street:
- 1222 Commonwealth Ave
- ZIP:
- 02134
- City:
- Allston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Hard Rock Cafe
- Street:
- 22-24 Clinton Street
- ZIP:
- 02116
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- Massachussetts
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Harvest Cafe
- Street:
- 40 Washington St.
- ZIP:
- 01749
- City:
- Hudson
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Harvest Café came to life in October, 2002, when partners Karen Freker and Pippa Jollie left corporate life and embarked on a new adventure dedicated to entrepreneurship, community, and the arts.
Today, Harvest Café has evolved into a meeting place for the Hudson community, dedicated to fresh food prepared simply, locally roasted coffees and fine imported teas. All of these are provided in a comfortable easy environment that welcomes everyone.
Hudson is rich in history and art of all kinds, and the customers and staff at Harvest Café provide a focal point for the local arts scene. We support local artists in a variety of ways - by providing space on our walls for visual artists, by coordinating a schedule of music performers, and by hosting poetry and literature reading for local clubs and schools.
House of Blues Boston
- Street:
- 15 Lansdowne St
- ZIP:
- 02215
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
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House of Blues Boston is perfect for live music and dining experiences. In keeping with tradition, House of Blues Boston displays the "Crazy Quilt" and keeps | ||||||||||||
Iron Horse Music Hall
- Street:
- 20 Center Street
- ZIP:
- 01060
- City:
- Northhampton
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Iron Horse Music Hall is located in beautiful Northampton, Massachusetts. This is a great place to get a bite to eat, and see performances from the likes of Richie Havens, Leo Kottke, Janis Ian, Livingston Taylor, Johnny A, Duke Robillard, MAMADOU, Ellis Paul, Vance Gilbert, and more.
Javawocky Coffeehouse
- Street:
- 325 West Elm ST
- ZIP:
- 02301
- City:
- Brockton
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Johnny D's
- Street:
- 17 Holland St
- ZIP:
- 02144-2730
- City:
- Somerville,
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 2
Description:
Johnny D's is a Boston institution owned and operated by the DeLellis family since 1969. On any given night you may see Cajun fiddle masters from Louisiana, British folk stars, or some of Boston's finest rockers. Over the years we have had an almost endless list of the best acts in the country — just about anyone who would fit in a 300-capacity room has played here at one time or another, including the greatest names from the jazz, blues (we won the coveted "Keeping the Blues Alive" award from the Memphis Blues Foundation), folk, rock, and international music scene.
Johnny D's Restaurant, serving dinner and weekend brunch, has received local and national attention as well. The menu is varied; featuring many new American dishes and vegetarian items.
Linden Tree Coffeehouse
- Street:
- Unitarian Universalist Church 326 Main Street
- ZIP:
- 01880
- City:
- Wakefield
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 3
Description:
Many of the coffeehouse regular patrons come each month because of the wonderful talent, friendly atmosphere, fresh coffee, and homemade baked goods. There are two to three hours of live entertainment for about the price of a movie. Performers like playing in the Linden Tree because of the quality sound system and because of the great audiences
Lizard Lounge
- Street:
- 1667 Mass Avenue
- ZIP:
- 02138
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 1
Description:
Me & Thee Cofeehouse
- Street:
- UU Church of Marblehead, 28 Mugford Street
- ZIP:
- 01945
- City:
- Marblehead
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
As reporter Daniel Gewertz wrote in a 1995 cover story in North Shore Magazine, “The term “folk community” is used frequently among the musically inclined in New England . . . yet, there is one North Shore institution that so exemplifies the ideals of “folk community” that no other term can apply.”
He goes on to write: “There isn’t a single salaried employee on the staff. From booking artists, creating the schedule and publicizing the gigs to selling the cider and tweaking the sound board, all the labor is volunteer.”
“The volunteers of the Me&Thee experience folk music from the inside; their relationship to the music isn’t just intimate, it’s positively interactive. And when they talk of the Me&Thee being like family, the term isn’t just a simile.”
And so it’s been since February 20, 1970, when three friends, including current Board member and coordinator Ralph Anthony Silva, began a ‘night of folk music’ under the watchful eyes of a few chaperons supplied by our host church, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead.
The Board of Trustees at the Church was somewhat apprehensive about allowing these young people to take over the place on a Friday night. They prohibited the use of the word “coffeehouse” out of fear that the “wrong element” would show up. In those days, the wrong element was thought to be “beatniks.” It was long before hippies came into vogue.
But after three highly successful Friday evenings, the chaperons joined the staff and the Me&Thee was born. At first, the coffeehouse only operated in the church’s small Stetson Gallery, seating about 75 people. The door charge was kept at a constant 50 cents and an eclectic menu of everything from peanut butter sandwiches to octopus and crackers was served at each table.
A varied schedule of local singers, poets, mimes, storytellers and even old films like Zorro and Flash Gordon was presented. The new minister at the church sometimes provided draft counselling in his office and rap sessions took place in the back room until the early morning hours all under the dark cloud of the raging Vietnam War.
The impetus for the coffeehouse, though, began with a youthful Anthony Silva’s vision and naivete. After visiting the Newport Folk Festival and seeing performers up close at such institutions as the Sword in the Stone, the Unicorn, the Idler and Club 47 in Boston and Cambridge, he was one of the first in the country to bring this music into the suburbs.
It was around the time that many small city clubs were closing and intimate venues started to disappear that the Me&Thee began.
Anthony grew up in an ethnic Portuguese family where music was part of everyday life. His father was an accomplished mandolin maker and player who was featured at the Lowell Folk Festival. His uncles all played instruments including guitar and banjo and the strains of music always accompanied family and seasonal celebrations. All of these experiences came together at the Me&Thee .
At first, the coffeehouse paid artists 15 or 20 dollars a night and they sang into cheap Radio Shack microphones but through the years, the level of performance and professionalism rose dramatically.
The Me&Thee has now expanded beyond its original concept to include a mix of new talent, up and coming stars and accomplished performers who have been around for years.
The coffeehouse’s performance space now includes the church sanctuary, which can be used in conjunction with Stetson Hall to seat over 300 people. In recent years performers have included Tom Rush, Odetta, Jean Redpath, Liv Taylor, Pete Seeger, Tommy Makem, and Jesse Winchester along with Patty Larkin, Greg Brown, Dar Williams, Claudia Schmidt, Suzanne Vega, Tracy Chapman, and the dean of Me&Thee performers, Bill Staines, who has performed at least annually at the club since its first week!
So now, after almost 1,000 performances over almost 30 years, the coffeehouse has become an “institution” according to a recent Frommer’s Guide to Massachusetts.
The Boston Globe’s Scott Alarik has labelled the Me&Thee _ “folk music’s living room,” _ while writer Jeff McLaughlin has said,”the Me&Thee has become one of the most prestigious venues north of Boston for first-rank performers.”
But the Me&Thee has resisted the temptation of becoming a concert hall. It is not. It’s a living, breathing folk community that exudes friendliness from the front door back. In a recent interview, founder Silva said:
“You go into a rock club and it’s usually very cold and dark and noisy. It’s not a place where you can converse easily. People assume social roles, there are the go-getters and the wallflowers and the pick-up experts. You gotta be on guard because people expect action.
“The Me&Thee, conversely, is similar to somebody’s home. After all, that’s why it’s called a coffee house. The Me&Thee has a nice fireplace in the winter, some people sit around tables and talk quietly until the music begins. Our famous two-set nights have given way to a longer break in the middle because people want to visit with each other.
When you walk into the place and see young couples with small children, high schoolers, and people with grey hair all sitting next to one another, there’s a message there.
This is an accessible place, a place where you can feel at home, even if you’re thousands of miles away from your family. That’s the magic of the Me&Thee. That’s the spark that has kept this fire going for longer than I ever thought possible."
Me & Thee Coffeehouse
- Street:
- 28 Mugford St
- ZIP:
- 01945
- City:
- Marblehead MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 1
Description:
Midway Cafe
- Street:
- 3496 Washington St
- ZIP:
- 02130-2609
- City:
- Jamaica Plain (JP)
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
"Every city should have a bar as funky as the Midway Cafe. A haven for local bands that can really play. On any given night, the Midway can be too cool for words"
-Steve Morse, Boston Globe Calendar Magazine
"Long a bastion of local roots, surf and rockabilly, JP's Midway Cafe has also been quietly hosting some pretty stupendous out-of-towners."
-Boston Phoenix
"A cozy neighborhood bar featuring everthing from live blues, alternating with rockabilly and rock"
-Rolling Stone
Narrows Center for the Arts
- Street:
- 16 Anawan Street
- ZIP:
- 02721
- City:
- Fall River
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Located in Fall River, Massachusetts' waterfront district, The Narrows Center for the Arts is on the top floor of an attractive old mill building with spectacular views of Fall River's pier, the Braga Bridge and Battleship Cove. The Center's wonderfully sunlit space provides superb acoustics, creating the perfect ambiance for events and programs. The space is divided into 4 areas: The Narrows Gallery, the Performance Area, the Narrows Cafe and the Resident Artist Studios.
MISSION
To promote and develop an appreciation of the visual arts and the performing arts. To create and develop an artistic and cultural center for the benefit of the public at large and the citizens of Fall River, Massachusetts.
FOOD & DRINK
Attendees are welcome to bring their own food, drink and alcohol to all events in bags and coolers. We sell fresh brewed Coastal Roasters coffee at all of our events along with organic teas, soda, bottled water and pre-packaged snacks. On most nights we also serve freshly baked desserts.
BEHAVIOR
The Narrows provides a fun, relaxed and welcoming environment for performer and audience alike where musicians can connect to those who appreciate their work. Rowdies or those who detract from the ability of those around them to enjoy the show will be asked to leave.
New Bedford Summer Fest
- Street:
- 63 Union Street
- ZIP:
- 02740
- City:
- New Bedford
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Hosted by the City of New Bedford and The Standard-Times, the Greater New Bedford Summerfest is packed with fun-filled activities for the entire family. The Greater New Bedford Summerfest Admission wristbands are required at all six entertainment locations.
Greater New Bedford Summerfest 2009 promises to be bigger and better.July 3rd, Friday night, Greater New Bedford Summerfest kicks off with a concert sponsored by Barefoot Events on the Custom House stage beginning at 6:30 p.m featuring Maria Muldaur with The Red Hot Bluesiana Band. The Friday concert is a separate ticket $10 in advance, $15 at the gate. 
On Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM the Greater New Bedford Summerfest expands to six stages in the National Park that range from the twelve hundred seat "Custom House Stage" to the intimacy of a fifty five seat "Meet the Performer" area. An array of well-known and emerging artists will be featured on these stages all weekend.
New Moon Coffeehouse
- Street:
- Universalist Unitarian Church, 16 Ashland Street
- ZIP:
- 01830
- City:
- Haverhill
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The New Moon Coffeehouse is an all volunteer, not for profit organization dedicated to providing quality music in a variety of styles. Our staff varies from a core of roughly 6 volunteers to more than a dozen. We do this because we enjoy sharing top quality acoustic music in a focused, smoke-free, alcohol-free setting. We believe that the experience of enjoying music in this way enhances our sense of community and culture in Northeastern MA... and... it's fun! The New Moon typically produces a minimum of one show per month from September to June.
Most performances are held in the (main) Murray Room of the Unitarian Universalist Church. This room is rectangular (42' x 50') with a high ceiling and plenty of wood. The resulting acoustics are pleasant and warm. We use a raised stage (~12") that consists of up to four sections (8' x 4') expandable to a maximum area of 16' x 8'. For larger acts or performances requiring the concert grand piano, we generally omit the raised stage. Folding chairs and some tables are provided for the audience. Maximum capacity of this room is about 150-190. For larger audiences, we set up in the church sanctuary which can seat 350 or more.
Night Owl Records
- Events:
- 0
Description:
notfarG House Concerts
- Street:
- Street address will be given upon reservation.
- ZIP:
- 01536
- City:
- Grafton
- State:
- Ma
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 1
Description:
Reservations are REQUIRED - notlobreservations @ gmail dot com
Notlob Concerts
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Notlob Concerts-Clarendon Hill Presbyterian Church
- Street:
- 155 Powderhouse Blvd
- ZIP:
- 02144
- City:
- Somerville
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
notloB Folk Concerts at the Jackson Homestead
- Street:
- 527 Washington Street
- ZIP:
- 02458
- City:
- Newton
- State:
- Ma
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 1
Description:
notloB Folk Concerts at the Unity Church of God
- Street:
- 6 William St. (Davis Square)
- ZIP:
- 02144
- City:
- Somerville
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Notlob Parlor Concerts
- Street:
- 12 South Street
- ZIP:
- 02130
- City:
- Jamaica Plain
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Notlob Parlor Concerts are presented at the historic Loring-Greenough House, 12 South Street, Jamaica Plain, MA. 02130. Built in 1760, the venue is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has been an historic house museum since 1926. Its beautiful period decor and intimate size make it an ideal setting for acoustic music. From June, 2007 to June, 2008, Notlob produced 28 concerts.
Some of the artists presented to date include Sometymes Why Mike & Ruthy Merenda Sharon Lewis Rose Polenzani Danielle Miraglia Geoff Bartley Brian Webb Dennis Brennan The Rowan Brothers Pat Wictor Jud Caswell Bob Franke Michael Troy Kristin Andreassen Laura Cortese Tristan Clarridge The Lissa Schneckenburger Band & THE TORNADO RIDER BAND
Orpheum Theatre
- Street:
- 1 Hamilton Pl
- ZIP:
- 02108
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 1
Description:
Paradise Lounge
- Street:
- 967 Commonwealth Avenue
- ZIP:
- 02115
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Front Lounge is a great place to meet before a show or just to hang out with friends. The Front Lounge offers great music, good food, 4 huge flat screens to watch your favorite sports, and a friendly staff to mix all of your favorite beverages! Past special events in the Lounge have included WBOS Listening Parties with performances by The Wallflowers, Flaming Lips, Jack Johnson, Goo Goo Dolls, Bare Naked Ladies and more. |
Paradise Rock Club
- Street:
- 967 Commonwealth Avenue
- ZIP:
- 02115
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Originally opened in September of 1977, the Paradise has endured as one of Boston's premiere rock and roll clubs for over 25 years. It holds a place in history as the first venue that U2 ever performed in the USA and has hosted some of rock's elite including: The Police, AC / DC, Blondie, REM, The Jam, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, Dire Straits, Billy Joel, INXS, Tom Waits, Tom Tom Club, Television, Mission of Burma, Cheap Trick, Joe Jackson, Rage Against the Machine, The Pixies, Joe Strummer, Coldplay and so so many more!!! To view a giant list click here >>
The Paradise continues its commitment to great music everyday by bringing to the stage some of music's hottest up and coming artists, such as: Kings of Leon, Bloc Party, Futureheads, John Butler Trio, Ray Lamontagne, Dogs Die in Hot Cars, Dresden Dolls, Stereophonics, Caesars, Liz Phair, Louis XIV, Citizen Cope, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and many more! Check the on line schedule for upcoming shows – there is ALWAYS a star of tomorrow playing at the Paradise Rock Club.
The Paradise provides both artist and audience high quality, staging, sound and lights, making it one of the best rooms in the city to experience a show. Although it is a 650 capacity room, the layout gives the audience a feeling of intimacy and closeness to the band. Experiencing your favorite band in this setting will leave you with a feeling that you have just witnessed something special. Like those that were here for the first U2 show!
Our commitment to providing the best concert experience for the fans is foremost. We strive to deliver a quality guest service experience. We have kept our prices reasonable to help make going to a show at the Paradise one that doesn't break the bank.
We now offer the chance to sit down for dinner before the show in the new Paradise Lounge, with all items on the menu only $4.95 from 5p-8p. Once in the show, grab a snack at the food bar in the mezzanine or order from your server. Still hungry after the show, join us again in the Lounge where your ticket from the show gets you in free to see some of the best in local an national singer / songwriters performing. Don't forget – the kitchen is open til 1AM to satisfy your late night munchies.
Come experience the 25 year, Rock and Roll legacy that is the Paradise Rock Club. Maybe someday you will be saying "I was there when (insert band name here) played the Dise!"
Pioneer Arts Center
- Street:
- 41 Union St.
- ZIP:
- 01027
- City:
- Easthampton
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
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Port City Music Hall
- Street:
- 504 Congress St
- ZIP:
- 04101
- City:
- Portland
- State:
- ME
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Port City Music Hall Tickets -Great Portland Venue!
Portland is hotbed for emerging bands, and the recently re-opened Port City Music Hall is the perfect place to both discover exciting new acts and see your favorite nationally recognized artists take the stage! So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and get your Port City Music Hall tickets today and enjoy a show at this great mid-size venue!
Port City Music Hall Tickets -Re-Opened for Business!
Port City Music Hall is located in a spacious, three-story building that was once a movie theater before becoming a sports bar. The recently redesigned space can accommodate audiences of up to 660 and depending on the genre and crowd size can offer cabaret seating at small tables, seats in rows for standing room only. Port City Music Hall tickets are currently on sale!
Port City Music Hall Tickets -Don’t Miss the Show!
Port City Music Hall is just what the thriving music scene of Portland needs! This great venue just opened its doors and is sure to boast an incredible lineup. Be the first in your group of friends to check out Port City Music Hall! Just be sure to get your tickets soon before they’re all sold out and you miss your chance to check out his great new venue!
Sally Obriens
- Street:
- 335 Somerville Ave
- ZIP:
- 02143
- City:
- Somerville
- State:
- ma
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Sally O'Brien's Bar and Grill is located in the heart of Union Square in Somerville, MA (335 Somerville Ave.). Sally's is a friendly neighborhood bar offering a varied menu of authentic Irish, Mexican, Italian, and American foods. After a stressful day at work, join us at Sally's for a pint or a bite to eat, and relax in a friendly atmosphere. There are no strangers at Sally's, just friends you haven't met!
Sally's has music every night with some of the hottest roots bands in town filling the dance floor. You'll find hopping early shows on weekends, and you'll even find poker and comedy on the Sally's entertainment schedule.
Sheraton Hotel
- Street:
- 1657 Worcester Road
- ZIP:
- 01701
- City:
- Framingham
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Shubert Theater
- Street:
- 265 Tremont St
- ZIP:
- 02116
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Stone Temple Coffeehouse
- Street:
- 1306 Hancock St
- ZIP:
- 02169
- City:
- Quincy
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Basement
- Street:
- 21 Center St
- ZIP:
- 01060
- City:
- Northhampton
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Formerly Bishop's Lounge
The Berklee Performance Center
- Street:
- 136 Massachusetts Ave
- ZIP:
- 02115
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Located in the historic Back Bay, the Berklee Performance Center is at the core of Boston's entertainment and cultural community. Many excellent restaurants and hotels as well as the Prudential Center, Fenway Park, and the Hynes Convention Center are within walking distance.
The Berklee Performance Center is easily accessible by public transportation, with parking available in neighboring garages.
Acquired by Berklee College of Music in 1972, the performance center has undergone extensive renovation resulting in a technically advanced, acoustically superior venue. An attractive alternative to convention centers and hotel spaces, it houses a variety of special events such as conferences and film screenings as well as plays and concerts. The center contains 1,220 seats, state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, and a full range of multimedia capabilities. Its relationship with Berklee College of Music affords professional quality recording of events and concerts.
The Berklee Performance Center houses a fully automated TicketMaster box office, an extensive network that ensures easy access to tickets. The box office is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
To book an event or to obtain additional venue information, please contact the Events Coordinator at (617) 747-2474. For information on upcoming events, visit our Events Calendar or contact the box office at (617) 747-2261.
The Brattle Theatre
- Street:
- 40 Brattle Street
- ZIP:
- 02138
- City:
- cambridge
- State:
- Massachussetts
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Burren
- Street:
- 247 Elm Street, Davis Square
- ZIP:
- 02144
- City:
- Somerville
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Burren, Irish Pub and Restaurant in Somerville's Davis Square, is now one of Boston's truly unique places. It captures the mythical nature of its namesake with a rich old world feel that takes hold and slowly pulls you toward another time.
Open since January 1996, the Burren's history reaches back farther than that. It is actually the realization of a dream shared by two young Irish musicians, Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello. Tommy and Louise began playing together nearly 10 years earlier. Today people can gather to enjoy a drink, the warmth of good friends and the excitement of live traditional Irish music, in the Burren, a dream come true.
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse
- Street:
- 262 Chestnut St
- ZIP:
- 02038
- City:
- Franklin
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is an excellent listening room. Our concerts are presented once or twice a month on Saturday nights from September to May at the First Universalist Society Meetinghouse in Franklin, MA. Our audiences come to hear the finest performers in an intimate atmosphere with an exceptional sound and lighting system. Musical genres include folk, folk-rock, blues, americana, bluegrass, and anything else we happen to enjoy at the moment.
What they're saying ...
"Circle of Friends is an awesome venue! I've played there once before, and it was one of the best feeling venues I've ever played in. Everything was very well put together, and the room has a great sound! Go see a show there!"
... Eric MacDonald, Jaded Mandolin
The Lilly Pad
- Street:
- 1353 Cambridge St
- ZIP:
- 02143
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Middle East
- Street:
- 472 Mass Ave
- ZIP:
- 02139
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Middle East Restaurant and Nightclub consists of three live-music performance rooms, two family-style restaurants with full-service bars, and an elegant restaurant named ZuZu (the childhood nickname of one of the proprieters). Several of the rooms also serve as art galleries, offering a fresh showcase for local and international artists on a monthly basis. Both the staff and the customers are an international mix of musicians, students, townspeople and professionals. The Middle East first opened its doors in 1970 as a family-owned and operated Lebanese eatery; it was a time in which ethnic restaurants of all kinds were sprouting up all over Cambridge. Customers were at once attracted to the Middle East and won over by the authentic home cooking, the constant presence of and hospitality of the Sater family, and the restaurant's unique, eclectic ambiance. In 1975, the storefront next door was acquired and the two rooms connected to create what is now called the Upstairs. That same year, live music at the Middle East was born. After dinner came belly dancing, jazz, latin, and funk. Music at the Middle East took a serious turn when rock impresarios began renting the 200-capacity Upstairs and booking top talent to play there. This innovation forced the dining room into its present Massachusetts Avenue address. In 1988, a bakery at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Brookline Street became The Corner, a 70-person-capacity restaurant and bar with a small corner stage. In 1988, the old, abandoned bowling alley in the basement of the building was converted into the Downstairs, a 550-capacity venue for world-class musical performers. In April of 2001, the Middle East added an elegant restaurant named ZuZu to the complex. In October of 2002, Lilli Dennison added her own personal touch to the venue, including a sophisticated club decor, a hip hangout menu, and live music several nights a week. Cover charges for the Upstairs and Downstairs rooms usually vary between $9 and $12. Advance tickets for all shows are available at the Middle East Box Office and Ticketmaster locations. *Best Mid-Sized Music Venue, Boston's Weekly Dig Awards 2008
*2008 Winner, Boston's Best Rock Club, Improper Bostonian
*Best of Citysearch, 2008 Nightlife Winner, Audience Voted Best Music Venue
*Best Live Music Venue 2008, Citysearch
*Best Club for Rock 2004-2007, Boston Phoenix
*Best Hip-Hop Club, Boston Phoenix
*Best Mid-Sized Music Venue 2005-2007, Boston's Weekly Dig
*Best Live Music Venue, WBZ's A-List
The Plough & Stars
- Street:
- 912 Massachusetts Avenue
- ZIP:
- 02139
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Skellig
- Street:
- 240 Moody Street
- ZIP:
- 02453
- City:
- Waltham
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
The Skellig opened its doors on December 2002 is serving fine food, music and drink in a warm friendly Irish atmosphere. The Skellig is the creation of traditional Irish musicians Tommy McCarthy and Louise Costello.
The Union Coffeehouse
- Street:
- 105 Pleasant Street
- ZIP:
- 02333
- City:
- East Bridgewater
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Toad
- Street:
- 1912 Mass. Ave.
- ZIP:
- 02140
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 1
Description:
Toad is a 21+ club.
TT the Bear's Place
- Street:
- 10 Brookline St
- ZIP:
- 02139
- City:
- Cambridge
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Wahconah Park
- City:
- Pittsfield
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Wang Theatre at Boston
- Street:
- 270 Tremont St
- ZIP:
- 02116
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
Wilbur Theater
- Street:
- 246 Tremont St
- ZIP:
- 02116
- City:
- Boston
- State:
- MA
- Country:
-
- Events:
- 0
Description:
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