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JUNE CALENDAR
Please, ALWAYS Call venues for confirmation!
| 1 Weds | 12-1:30pm | New New Orleans Jazz Band, first Wednesday of each month, noon to 1:30 at Burlington Senior Center, 61 Center Street, Burlington MA. |
| 1 Wed | 5:30pm | Southcoast Brass Band at Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar, 1482 E Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA (774) 702-4726 |
| 1 Wed | 7pm | Rusty Scott piano, Keala Kaumeheiwa bass at Joy Nest, 50 Water St Newburyport MA 978-572-1615 |
| 1 Wed | 9-10:30pm | Bart Weisman Jazz Group with Mike Flanagan (sax), Steve Ahern (trumpet & flute), Matt Hutchinson (B3 organ), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown MA |
| 1 Wed | — | Moseley’s on the Charles, 50 Bridge St, Dedham, MA 02026 Ballroom dancing is held on the first Wednesday of the month and co-hosted by MASSabda (Massachusetts Ballroom Dance Association). Dance Lesson Cha Cha, 7pm 8-10:30pm Live music provided by the Ray Cavicchio Band. All skill levels welcome; partner not required. Dress code: No jeans, t-shirts, shorts, sneakers (781) 326-3075 |
| 2 Thu | 7:30-10:30pm | Gerry Beaudoin Trio at Arthur’s House of Jazz (formerly Sahara Club), 88 Oak Street, Methuen, MA 01844 (978) 683-9200 Doors open at 6:30pm |
| 3 Fri | 1pm | Michael Persico Classic Jazz and Swing Orchestra, at Sandwich MA Town Hall, Sandwich MA. ” Classic Jazz Visions-the Photography of Jack Bradley” is being presented at 7pm. Tickets are $35 and are available at the door or on our website at classicjazzvisions.org. Your donation will help us preserve and promote the Jack Bradley Collection to jazz fans of all ages. |
| 3 Fri | 6pm | Marcia Ball at TCAN, Natick Center for the Arts, 14 Summer St. Natick MA Ball’s romping Texas boogies, swampy New Orleans ballads and groove-laden Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music lovers all over the world. $36 public | $32 members tickets |
| 3 Fri | 7-9pm |
Bart Weisman Smooth Jazz Group with Steve Hambleton (guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at Grand Cru Restaurant, Hyannis MA |
| 3 Fri | 8-11pm | Squeezebox Stompers at Me &Thee Music, 23 Mugford St., Marblehead, MA 50th Anniversary Website |
| 3 Fri | 8pm | Annie & The Fur Trappers at Boston Swing Central, 26 New St, Cambridge, MA (978) 884-7690 Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, this band is dedicated to preserving and performing music from the 1920s and 1930s, with instruments ranging from trombone and banjo to washboard.
Advance ticket link: Annie & The Fur Trappers
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| 4 Sat | 8am- | Howard Caplan presents Saturday Swing Session and Big Band Brunch every Saturday morning 8-noon, on WICN 90.5 FM NPR, followed by Pamela Hines’ Jazz Matinee 12-4pm, Duke Robillard’s Mood Room 4-5pm, Tyler Alderson hosts “Heaven’s Radio”, 5-7pm; Tony Baglio’s New Orleans Grooves 7-9pm, “Friends of the Blues ”9-11pm, “Beale Street Caravan” 11-midnight |
| 4 Sat | 10am-noon | Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band, first and third Saturday of each month, June through October, 10:00 till noon, Lincoln Arts & Farmers Market, 145 Lincoln Rd. Lincoln MA. Come by and say hello while supporting local farmers along with various other vendors. |
| 4 Sat | 1-4pm | Dick Lupino Jazz Quartet at Greenvale Vineyard, 582 Wapping Rd. Portsmouth RI (401) 847-3777 with Greg Wardson piano, Mark Pucci bass, Rick Wells drums, and special guest Anette Sanders, Vocals |
| 4 Sat | 4pm | John Clark Jazz Focus WETF Repeated on Monday 2pm Classic Jazz Quartet with Marty Grosz, Dick Wellstood, Richard Sudhalter and Joe Muranyi – lp and live performances from the mid 1980’s |
| 4 Sat | 5:30pm | Rhythm Future Quartet presents Django Jazz Series by the Bridge! at John Paul Jones Memorial Park, Kittery Maine. The Dance Hall’s first outdoor show of the season with Rhythm Future Quartet Bring a blanket or chair, and enjoy Jason Anick – Violin, Max O’Rourke – Guitar, Jack Soref – Guitar, Greg Loughman – Bass outside under the trees! Tickets |
| 4 Sat | 6:30pm | Nicole Zuraitis with Nicole piano/vocals, Idan Morin guitar, Sam Weber bass, and Dan Pugach drums, at Falmouth Jazz, Gallery on Main, 317 Main St. Falmouth, MA $30. Tickets may be purchased online at www.FalmouthJazz.org. |
| 4 Sat | 7:30pm | Tower of Power at The Levitt Pavillion, 40 Jesup Rd, Westport, CT 06880 203.602.4122 One of the biggest and best in soul, funk, and R&B, Tower of Power have been rocking their horn-driven sound for over 50 years! |
| 4 Sat | 8pm | Giacomo Gates at Chan’s Jazz and Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900 $20 advance, $25 door |
| 5 Sun | 9am-noon | Dixieland Jazz Etc. on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, 9 until noon with Jane, on radio station WOMR,, the ‘voice’ of Cape Cod. She is heard across the Bay in the Plymouth area on 92.1 FM and in the midcape area on WRMR 91.3 FM Orleans The emphasis is and streaming at www.WOMR.org. definitely on Traditional and Dixieland Jazz, melody and harmony. Alternating with Cape Cod Big Band Music with Steve Shervanian |
| 5 Sun | 11am-1pm | Debby Larkin/Jeff Stout Quintet with Jeff tpt, Gray Sargent guitar, John Lockwood bass, Les Harrris Jr drums, Debby vocals, at Lookout Farm, 89 Pleasant St. Natick MA 508-745-3697 lookoutfarm.com |
| 5 Sun | 11am-1pm | The Catalytics (Formerly Gypsy Wranglers) back at The Black Sheep Deli, 79 Main St., Amherst MA (413) 253-3442 |
| 5 Sun | 11am-2pm | Live Jazz Sunday Brunch every Sunday (year round) at the The West End, 20 Scudder Ave. Hyannis, MA |
| 5 Sun | 12:30-3pm | Galvanized Jazz Band kicks off the BLACK AND RED fund raiser for Hartford Hospital at the Farmington Polo Club, 162 Town Farm Rd, Farmington, CT For tickets and details, go to givingharthosp.org. |
| 5 Sun | 2-4pm | Compaq Big Band With Ed Scheer vocals, at the Rex Theatre 23 Amherst St. Manchester NH We’ve had a strategic relationship for nearly two decades with The Palace Theatres organization, and we were honored when they asked us to inaugurate this collection of 2022 Sunday afternoon concerts. |
| 5 Sun | 3-4:15pm | Bart Weisman Smooth Jazz Group presents a Century of Jazz (1922-2022) Featuring Bart Weisman on drums, Steve Hambleton on guitar, and Ron Ormsby on bass, at Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Ln, Dennis, MA 02638, Tickets |
| 5 Sun | — | Pianist extraordinaire Neil Greene will NOT be performing Sunday evenings throughout the summer months starting on June 5 from 6 to 8pm at Vello, Restaurant and Bar, : 404 Harvard St, Brookline, MA Bo & Bill will be back with Neil in September to reunite the Winiker Jazz Trio at Vello (617) 383-6268 |
| 5 Sun | 7-9:30pm | Adam Kolker Quartet with Adam Kolker, tenor sax / Jerry Bergonzi, tenor sax / John Lockwood bass / Francisco Mela, drums. Jazz All Ways, a Sunday night 7-9:30 pm live jazz series at Zuzu, 474 Mass Ave, Cambridge in Central Sq, MA Phone Number (617) 864-3278 |
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| 7 Tue | 6:30-8pm | Come aboard The Jazz Train Tuesdays on Radio Station www,wetf,org. Jon Pollack will save you a seat up front – You’ll enjoy the ride!! |
| 7 Tue | 7-10pm | Kenny Wenzel Tuesday Jazz at Martini’s, Bar & Grille, 50 Court St. Plymouth, MA (774) 773-9782 – Jeff Galindo trombone, Odie Teken keyboards, Dave Fox drums, J.P. Heston Bass, Bill Jones tenor |
| 7 Tue | 9-10:30pm | Bart Weisman Trio with Qya Cristal at The Club, 193A Commercial St. Provincetown MA 508-487-1527 Live Music No Cover |
| 7 & 8 | 8pm | Christopher Jackson and the Boston Pops, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA Tickets (888) 266-1200 Enjoy as Jackson performs music from Harry Belafonte to In the Heights, drawing from his favorites in pop, soul, Broadway, and his own original music. June 7th also features winners of the Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition. |
| 8 Weds | 12-1pm | Noah Preminger Quartet at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 752-0888 broadcast on WICN 90.5 NPR |
| 8 Wed | 9-10:30pm | Bart Weisman Jazz Group with Mike Flanagan (sax), Steve Ahern (trumpet & flute), Matt Hutchinson (B3 organ), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown |
| 9 Thu | 5-6:15pm | Ed Lambton poet and pianist Rita Southworth Moerschel. present Rhapsocy in Blue, poetry and music from Gershwin, Chopin, and others, at Cape Cod Museum of Art, 60 Hope Ln, Dennis, MA Tickets |
| 9 Thu | 7pm | Danny Harrington bari sax and John Hunter bass at Joy Nest, 50 Water St Newburyport MA 978-572-1615 |
| 9 Thu | 7-10pm | Syndicate, live at Colombo’s Cafe, 544 Main Street, 02601, Hyannis MA |
| 9 Thu | 8pm | Popa Chubby, King of NYC Contemporary Blues, at Chan’s Jazz and Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900 $35 advance, $40 door |
| 9 & 10 | 8pm | Boston Pops with Duke Ellington Reimagined — Lara Downes piano, and vocalist Brian Stokes Mitchell, perform, the world premiere of The Strayhorn Concerto at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Tickets |
| 10 – 12 | – – | PVD Providence RI – Free Outdoor Festival, Lineup |
| 10 Fri | 6:30-9:30pm | John and Joanne at The Blue Anchor 506 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Call (401) 293-5007 for a reservation (not required) |
| 10 Fri | 7-9pm | Bill’s All-Star Jazz Band with John Clark at Bill’s Seafood Restaurant, 548 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498 (860) 399-7224 http://www.billsseafood.com/ |
| 10 Fri | 7-10pm | Bart Weisman Jazz Group with Steve Ahern (trumpet, flute & vocals), Alan Clinger (guitar), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at Grand Cru Restaurant, Hyannis MA |
| 10 Fri | 7-10pm | Betty’s Bounce at Backbeat Brewing Company, 31A Park St. Beverly MA Audie, Sam, and Curtis are excited to welcome both violinist Tomoko Iwamoto and accordionist Gio Albanese to share the bandstand. |
| 10 Fri | 7:30pm | Rigor Mortis at The Dance Hall, Kittery Maine Plays the music of New Orleans legends The Meters. Tickets |
| 10 Fri | 7:30-8:30pm |
The new POSTunderground house band (Aleks Xhoja, piano, Andrew Wood-Sue Wing, guitar/vocals, Jude Seiner, bass, Kai Kitchens, drums) playing Set One, Joined by vocalist Maika Lansing. They will play standards, blues and R&B, POSTUnderground, 386 Washington Street, Brookline MA 617-939-3296
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| 10 Fri | 8:45-10pm | The Original POSTunderground house band (PHIL GRENADIER, JOHN MULROY, GREG CONROY, with special guest JUDE SEINER) will reunite for two sets, no doubt offering a reprise of their greatest hits, thus transporting the POSTunderground back to pre-pandemic, Standards by Starlight days. |
| 10 Fri | 7:30-9:30pm | NRBQ at The Chocolate Church, 804 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530 Phone: (207) 442-8455 R&B, British Pop, Rockabilly, Jazz, stomp down rhythm makes you want to dance. |
| 10 Fri | 8pm | Mark Hummel and The Blues Survivors with Rusty Zinn on guitar, at Chan’s Jazz and Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900 $35 advance, $40 door |
| 10 Fri | 8pm | Rebirth Brass Band a New Orleans Institution, at Pvdfest, City Hall Stage, Providence, RI |
| 10 Fri | 8pm | Sammy D and The Late Risers at Boston Swing Central, 26 New St, Cambridge, MA (978) 884-7690 Dance lesson 8-9pm New Orleans Trad jazz and a number of swingin’ tunes: Be prepared for the evening! |
| 10 Fri | 8pm | Mike Tucker-Tucker Antel – Friendly Fire at Sculler’s Jazz Club, 400 Soldiers Field Road Boston, MA 617-562-4111 |
| 11 Sat | 8am- | Howard Caplan presents Saturday Swing Session and Big Band Brunch every Saturday morning 8-noon, on WICN 90.5 FM NPR, followed by Pamela Hines’ Jazz Matinee 12-4pm, Duke Robillard’s Mood Room 4-5pm, Tyler Alderson hosts “Heaven’s Radio”, 5-7pm; Tony Baglio’s New Orleans Grooves 7-9pm, “Friends of the Blues ”9-11pm, “Beale Street Caravan” 11-midnight |
| 11 Sat | 10am-12:30pm | Betty’s Bounce at outdoor gazebo, Festival by the Lake, Lake Quanapowitt, Wakefield MA |
| 11 Sat | 1-4pm | Dick Lupino’s Jazz Trio with Dick Lupino bass/vocals, Greg Wardson piano, Rick Wells drums, and special guest Warren Chiasson vibes, at Greenvale Vineyards, 582 Wapping Road Portsmouth, RI 401-847-3777 |
| 11 Sat | 4pm | John Clark Jazz Focus WETF Repeated on Monday 2pm Dick Johnson – great Boston alto player on two albums from the 1950’s for Emarcy and Riverside including Dave McKenna, Wilbur Ware and Philly Jo Jones . .great swing and bebop |
| 11 Sat | 5:30pm | Annie & The Fur Trappers, by the Bridge at The Dance Hall, Kittery Maine. Annie and the Fur Trappers is dedicated to performing and preserving the music of the 1920s and 30s today. The band plays traditional jazz, delta blues, ragtime, and swing music. Tickets |
| 11 Sat | 6pm | Krylo Dance Studio presents Dancecapades at The Stadium Theater, 28 Monument Sq. Woonsocket RI Tickets |
| 11 Sat | 6-7:30pm | Eddie Palmieri Salsa Orchestra at PVD, City Hall Stage, Providence RI |
| 11 Sat | 7:30pm | Jose James with guests Ben Williams & Taali at Jimmiy’s Jazz and Blues, 125 Congress St. Portsmouth NH Blues, Contemporary Jazz, Pop, Phone: 888-603-JAZZ |
| 11 Sat | 8-10pm | The Tall Granite Big Band at Laconia VFW Post 1670, 143 Court St. Laconia NH Doors open at 7pm for Swing Lessons. $20 |
| 11 Sat | 8pm | Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters at Narrows Center for the Arts, 16 Anawan St. Fall River, MA Tickets |
| 11 Sat | 8pm | James Montgomery Blues Band at Chan’s Jazz and Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900 $20 advance, $25 door |
| 11 Sat | 8pm | Gospel Night with the Boston Pops and Smokie Norful and the Gospel Choir at Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02115 Tickets |
| 12 Sun | 9am-noon | Cape Cod Big Band Music with Steve Shervanian on WOMR, the ‘voice’ of Cape Cod, 2nd and 4th Sundays on 92.1 FM and on WRMR 91.3 FM and streaming at www.WOMR.org. Big Band Music, Swing and vocals from the 20’s to today. |
| 12 Sun | 12-3pm | Winiker Jazz Trio with pianist Tony Deblois Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bianca, 47 Boylston St (Rt 9) Chestnut Hill, MA Resv. 857-576-8300 https://www.biancachestnuthill.com |
| 12 Sun | 6-8:30pm | The Galvanized Jazz Band with Fred Vigorito-cornet/leader, Russ Whitman-sax, Noel Kaletsky-clarinet, Jim Fryer-trombone, Art Hovey-bass/tuba, Charlie Freeman-keyboard, Tom Palinko-drums, Joel Schiavone-banjo.will be performing at the beautifully renovated Millpond Gatherings-Tavern, 1565 Middletown Avenue, Northford, CT., Reservations 203-714-4400. Those of you who were unable to make reservations can do so now because of the larger venue! The number is 203-714-4400 BRING YOUR PARASOLS! For more detail about Millpond Gatherings, go to millpongatherings.com. |
| 12 Sun | 7pm | Big Band Blast at The Cabot, 286 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 01915 978.927.3100 A re-creation of the 1939 Big Band Battles at Carnegie Hall. Both bands will set up on stage. The Cape Ann Big Band will perform first. Then the Brian Thomas/Alex Lee Clark Big Band will take the stage for a set. Tickets |
| 12 Sun | 7-9:30pm | Meredith D’Ambrosio’s CD Release Party with Meredith D’Ambrosio, voice / Chris Taylor, piano Jazz All Ways, a Sunday night 7-9:30 pm live jazz series at Zuzu, 474 Mass Ave, Cambridge in Central Sq, MA (617) 864-3278 |
| 12 Sun | 7 & 8:45pm | Tim Ray Trio at The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA 617-441-2116 Tim Ray, piano, John Lockwood, acoustic bass, Francisco Mela, drums. Two Sets |
| 13-19 | — | Django in June, Northampton MA |
| 14 Tue | 9-10:30pm |
Qya Cristál (vocals), Fred Boyle (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown MA |
| 14 & 15 | 7 & 9:30pm | Herbie Hancock piano, with Trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Guitarist Lionel Loueke. Bassist James Genus and Drummer Justin Tyson at Jimmy’s Jazz and Blues Club, 35 Congress St. Portsmouth, NH 03801 (888) 603-5299 Tickets 14th 7pm 9:30pm 15th 7pm 9:30pm |
| 15 Wed | — | 87 and counting…… Marce |
| 15 Wed | 12-1pm | Armen Donelian Trio at Mechanics Hall, 321 Main St, Worcester, MA 01608 (508) 752-0888 broadcast on WICN 90.5 NPR |
| 15 Wed | 6:30pm | New London Big Band Featuring singer Atla DeChamplain and harpist Megan Sesma at The Social Bar and Kitchen, 208 Bank St. New London CT Tickets |
| 15 Wed | 7pm | Danny Harrington bari sax with John Hunter bass and Les Harris Jr. drums at Joy Nest, 50 Water St Newburyport MA 978-572-1615 |
| 15 Wed | 9-10:30pm | Bart Weisman Jazz Group with Mike Flanagan (sax), Steve Ahern (trumpet & flute), Matt Hutchinson (B3 organ), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown MA |
| 16 Thu | 7:30-10:30pm- | Debby Larkin /Jeff Stout Quintet with Debby vocals, Jeff trumpet, Gray Sargent guitar, Marshall Wood bass, Less Harris Jr. drums at The Sahara Club, 34 Bates St., Methuen, MA 978-683-200 saharaclubandrestaurant.com Happy Birthday Gray, Jeff and Les – Cake for All!! $15.00 Cover |
| 16-July 9 | — | Ain’t Misbehavin’, Fats Waller Musical Show, Barrington Stage Co, Boyd-Quinson Stage, 30 Union Street, Pittsfield, MA Tickets |
| 16 – June 19 | vary | The Bands Visit, a new musical, at The Hanover Theatre, 2 Southbridge St, Worcester, MA 01608 Tickets |
| 17 Fri | 6-9pm | Roaring 2022 Prohibition Party, Pierce House, 17 Weston Rd., Lincoln MA. |
| 17 Fri | 4-7pm | Jazz Jam Cape Cod Hosted by Bart Weisman (drums) with Fred Boyle (piano) and Ron Ormsby (bass) at The West End, Hyannis MA |
| 17 Fri | 7pm | New England Contra, Squares, Waltzes – Dance & make some friends, Every 3rd Friday of the Month at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. Wellfleet MA |
| 17 Fri | 8pm | Bruce Gertz Quintet at Sculler’s Jazz Club, Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111 Tickets: $30-$140 |
| 17 Fri | 8pm | Dueling Pianos of New Hampshire at Tupelo Music Hall, 10 A St. Derry NH Tickets |
| 17 Fri | 7:15-9:30pm | “Legacy of Tony Bennett” will take place at the acoustically acclaimed GBH Fraser Performance Studio in Brighton, MA with free live streaming access. Live in studio is sold out, Tickets still available at 8pm for Virtual event but registration is required. |
| 17 Fri | 8pm | The Levin Brothers piano and bass, with Jeff Siege drums, and special guest Ali Ryerson vocals at TCAN, 14 Summer St. Natick MA Tickets |
| 17-sep 4 | — | Tanglewood is back! This summer, for the first time since 2019! Experience the beauty of music and nature through a BSO concert at Tanglewood with special guest artists. Get your tickets today > |
| 17 Fri | 8pm | James Armstrong, Blues guitar, at Chan’s Jazz and Blues Club, 267 Main St. Woonsocket RI (401) 765-1900 $20 advance, $25 door |
| 18 Sat | 8am- | Howard Caplan presents Saturday Swing Session and Big Band Brunch every Saturday morning 8-noon, on WICN 90.5 FM NPR, followed by Pamela Hines’ Jazz Matinee 12-4pm, Duke Robillard’s Mood Room 4-5pm, Tyler Alderson hosts “Heaven’s Radio”, 5-7pm; Tony Baglio’s New Orleans Grooves 7-9pm, “Friends of the Blues ”9-11pm, “Beale Street Caravan” 11-midnight |
| 18 Sat | 10am-noon | Lincoln Traditional Jazz Band, first and third Saturday of each month, June through October, 10:00 till noon, Lincoln Arts & Farmers Market, 145 Lincoln Rd. Lincoln MA. Come by and say hello while supporting local farmers along with various other vendors. |
| 18 Sat | 12-2pm | The Catalytics perform at Artists for Ukraine relief at Haydenville Congregational Church, 143 Main St. Haydenville MA Silent Auction 10am-4pm 100% proceeds to Ukraine Relief |
| 18 Sat | 1-4pm | Deb Larkin/Jeff Stout Quintet at Greenvale Vineyards, with Debby vocals, Jeff trumpet, Dick Lupino bass, Greg Wardson piano, Rick Wells drums, 582 Wapping Rd., Portsmouth, RI 401-8479-3777 /www.greenvale.com No Cover Charge / Tour the vineyards |
| 18 Sat | 1-5pm | John and Joanne performing at Long Wharf, 15 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, RI 02840 Free bring a lawn chair and enjoy. |
| 18 Sat | 3pm | Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick at Willard House and Clock Museum 11 Willard St, North Grafton, MA Tickets only $10 There’s a breathtaking exhibit of clocks dating to around the beginning of the 19th century. Most of them were made right there in the Willard workshop! Come early. |
| 18 Sat | 4pm | John Clark Jazz Focus WETF Repeated on Monday 2pm Ella and Louis – great duos by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong from three albums 1957-59 backed up by Russ Garcia’s Orchestra and the Oscar Peterson Quartet with Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Louis Bellson or Buddy Rich |
| 18 Sat | 4pm | The Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University at The Music Hall, Historic Theater, 28 Chestnut St Portsmouth NH 03801 Tickets $35 |
| 18 Sat | 5pm | David Eure Jazz Trio at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. Wellfleet MA Eure violin, Lee Adler piano/keyboard, Christ Rathbun bass. This tribute is an opportunity to hear great music with outstanding jazz artists, learn about the origins of Juneteenth, and share their joy. Tickets |
| 18 Sat | 6-8pm | Grove Street Stompers at Arlington Porchfest Block Party- Free – Global Service Station Parking Lot, 334 Mass. Ave. Arlington, MA (Rain date June 19th ) |
| 18 Sat | 6:30pm | Rumblekats at Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Hopkinton MA |
| 18 Sat | 7pm | Wolverine Jazz Band with the the North Shore Swing Dance Group at Winnekenni Castle in Haverhill MA |
| 18 Sat | 7 & 8:45pm | April Hall Quintet with Tom Hall tenor sax, at The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA 617-441-6 |
| 18 Sat | 7:30pm | Mardi Gras Madness with The Revolutionary Snake Ensemble at Cape Cod Cultural Center, 307 Old Main St. So. Yarmouth, MA $25 |
| 18 Sat | 8pm | Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience’s Juneteenth Celebration Louisiana Creole Terrance Simien brings his red-hot band back to MASS MoCA for a special night of music, storytelling, and joy on the eve of Juneteenth to celebrate the holiday. Tickets |
| 19 Sun | FATHERS’ DAY | |
| 19 Sun | 9am-noon | Dixieland Jazz Etc. on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays, 9 until noon with Jane, on radio station WOMR, the ‘voice’ of Cape Cod. She is heard across the Bay in the Plymouth area on 92.1 FM and in the midcape area on WRMR 91.3 FM Orleans The emphasis is and streaming at www.WOMR.org. definitely on Traditional and Dixieland Jazz, melody and harmony. Alternating with Cape Cod Big Band Music with Steve Shervanian |
| 19 | none back next week |
Winikerz Trio Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bianca, 47 Boylston St (Rt 9) Chestnut Hill, MA Resv. 857-576-8300 https://www.biancachestnuthill.com Jaz |
| 19 Sun | 2-6pm | L&M Rhythm Kings, Live Blues & Brews for Dad on the Patio at Bull Run Restaurant, 215 Great Rd, Shirley, MA 01464 Now taking Reservations by phone only. CALL 978-425-4311 to reserve |
| 19 Sun | 4-7pm | Father’s Day Jazz Jam Cape Cod Hosted by Bart Weisman (drums) with Fred Boyle (piano) and Ron Ormsby (bass) at The West End, Hyannis MA |
| 19 Sun | 4pm | Nelson Checkoway, Blues on Sunday at Cadenza, 5 Depot St Freeport Maine |
| 19 Sun | 4:30-5;30pm | Frank Poranski and Lary Chaplan at
Cape Cod Museum of Art 60 Hope Lane, Dennis MA 508-385-4477 |
| 19 Sun | 6-8pm | Galvanized Jazz Band plays New Orleans Jazz every 3rd Sunday at Aunt Chilada’s, 3931 Whitney Ave, Hamden, with Craig Grant-trombone, Russ Whitman & Noel Kaletsky-reeds, Art Hovey-bass, Charlie Freeman-piano, Fred Vigorito-cornet, Tom Palinko -drums, and Joel Schiavone-banjo. Don’t miss the hot Jazz, great food, and dancing too, just as it was at the Millpond Taverne for the better part of 34 years!! No cover, no minimum! Call 203-230-4640 for reservations. http://www. |
| 19 Sun | 7-9:30pm | Boston Uncommon – a Musical History of Our City with Sam Spear, alto sax / Bruno Råberg , bass / George Schuller, drums / Amanda Monaco, guitar, Jazz All Ways, a Sunday night 7-9:30 pm live jazz series at Zuzu, 474 Mass Ave, Cambridge in Central Sq, MA (617) 864-3278 |
| 19 Sun | 7-10pm | Mike Turk Trio with Mike harmonica, Ben Cook piano, Bruce Gertz acoustic bass at The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA 617-441-2116 |
| 19 Sun | 9-10:30pm | Louis Prima Tribute with Dennis Flaherty (vocals), Steve Ahern (trumpet), Matt Hutchinson (B3 organ), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown |
| 20 Mon | 5:30-8:30pm | Southcoast Jazz Orchestra outside at Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar, 1482 E Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA (774) 702-4726 |
| 21 Tue | 5:50-8pm– | Squeezebox Stompers at Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll Street Danvers, MA Summer Beer Gardens Kickoff! Rain or Shine, $10 per person to support the Society’s mission of education & preservation. Website |
| 21 Tue | 9-10: 30pm | Qya Cristál (vocals), Matt Hutchinson (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown MA |
| 22 Wed | 6-7:30pm | Dan Gabel and The Abletones https://gabelmusic.com/ |
| 22 Wed | 7pm | Danny Harrington bari sax, Rusty Scott piano at Joy Nest, 50 Water St Newburyport MA 978-572-1615 |
| 22 Wed | 7-10pm | John and Joanne performing at Vieste Simply Italian in the Vino Wine Bar, Viesti, 580 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840 Reservations recommended ask to be seated in Vino (401) 324-5905 |
| 22 Wed | 9-10: 30pm | Bart Weisman Jazz Group with Mike Flanagan (sax), Steve Ahern (trumpet & flute), Matt Hutchinson (B3 organ), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown MA |
| 22 Wed | 6:30-8:30pm | Skylark Odyssey with Rick Weldon keys, Dale Ellenberg drums, Mike Paolucci bass, and vocalist, Lia Iacono on the Patio at McGuiggan’s, 552 Washington St, Whitman MA (https://thepaMAtioatmcguiggans.com). |
| 23 Thu | 2-3pm | New New Orleans Jazz Band on the lawn outside Gleason Public Library, Carlisle, MA. Also July 28, August 25 |
| Thu-Sun | 6:30pm | Live Music Thursday thru Sunday at The Black Cat Tavern, 165 Ocean St. Hyannis MA Come enjoy dinner and acoustic music on the Patio overlooking Hyannis Harbor. |
| 24 Fri | 5pm | Julian Loida Vibraphone & String Quartet at Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St, Wellfleet, MA The group will play an instrumental set of synesthetic vibrations for a full sensory experience! Tickets |
| 24 Fri | 7-9pm– | Rossano Sportiello presents Chopin in Jazz at Highfield Hall and Gardens, 56 Highfield Dr. Falmouth, MA 02541 Telephone: 508-495-1878 Tickets |
| 24 Fri | 6:30-9:30pm | John and Joanne at The Blue Anchor, 506 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Call (401) 293-5007 for a reservation (not required) |
| 24 Fri | 7-10pm | Bart Weisman Jazz Group with Dennis Flaherty (vocals), Paul McWilliams (piano), and Rick Cain (bass) at Grand Cru Restaurant, Hyannis MA |
| 24 Fri | 8pm | Billy Novick and Shades of Swing at Boston Swing Central, 26 New St, Cambridge, MA (978) 884-7690 Dance Lesson 8-9pm Details |
| 24 Fri | 8pm | Dave Fox Quartet at Blackman Hall, Indian Hill Music, 36 King St. Littleton, MA |
| 24 Fri | 8pm | Eight to the Bar Band, For Dancing at Moseley’s on the Charles, 50 Bridge St, Dedham, MA 02026 Dress code: No jeans, t-shirts, shorts, sneakers (781) 326-3075 |
| 24-26 | 6 & 3pm | The Greater Boston Vintage Society “Art Deco Weekend” Newport RI Celebrate the 1920’s – 40’s This event will take place at two 19th century estates owned by Salve Regina University. The Fairlawn Estate (aka Pell Center/Young Building) is our main event. Tickets – one day or the weekend. Weekend tickets are sold out. The Art Deco Weekend Black Tie Ball is the exciting conclusion to a full Saturday at Newport! The fully restored grand ballroom of the Fairlawn Estate is the perfect setting for elegant evening. Check back for more details and the announcement of this year’s band |
| 25 Sat | 8am- | Howard Caplan presents Saturday Swing Session and Big Band Brunch every Saturday morning 8-noon, on WICN 90.5 FM NPR, followed by Pamela Hines’ Jazz Matinee 12-4pm, Duke Robillard’s Mood Room 4-5pm, Tyler Alderson hosts “Heaven’s Radio”, 5-7pm; Tony Baglio’s New Orleans Grooves 7-9pm, “Friends of the Blues ”9-11pm, “Beale Street Caravan” 11-midnight |
| 25 Sat | 10am-12pm |
Betty’s Bounce at Wakefield Farmers Market, 468 North Ave, Wakefield MA. Join us for swinging good times with gypsy jazz and songs from the American Songbook.
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| 25 Sat | 10am-1:30pm | Squeezebox Stompers Duo -Larry and Ralph, at Winthrop Arts in the Park, Crest Ave., Winthrop, MA Arts and Crafts Display |
| 25 Sat | 1pm-11pm | Summerfest, GACSRI, 78 Carter Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02861, The Vagabonds and Tubafrau Hofbrau Band Yearly celebration of beginning of summer. Details |
| 25 Sat | 4pm | John Clark Jazz Focus WETF Repeated on Monday 2pm Johnny Dodds and Jimmie Noone on Decca . . 1937 and 1938 sessions for the two innovative New Orleans clarinetists backed by a swing band including Charlie Shavers, Pete Brown, Teddy Bunn, John Kirby, Wellman Braud and O’Neil Spencery |
| 25 Sat | 7 & 8:45pm | Donna Byrne Quartet with Tim Ray piano, Marshall Wood acoustic bass and Steve Langone drums, at The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge MA 617-441-2116 Two Sets – will NOT be live streamed. |
| 25 Sat | 7-10: 30pm | Rico Barr Jazz Revue with the JJR Horns at Seashell Stage at Hampton Beach, Hampton NH |
| 25 Sat | 7pm | Bill Charlap Trio, Twilight Jazz & More, opening concert at Music Mountain, Rt. 63, 225 Music Mountain Road, Falls Village (860) 824-7126 Music Mountain Tickets |
| 25 Sat | 8pm | Duke Robillard at The Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St. Plymouth MA Tickets Duke has carved out one of blues’ most illustrious legacies, while also trodding some lofty related territories as a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader, studio sideman, producer, label operator and educator. |
| 25 Sat | 8pm | Global Messengers Danilo Perez at Sculler’s Jazz Club, Double Tree Suites Hotel, 400 Soldiers Field Rd. Boston MA (617) 562-4111 Tickets $35-$145 |
| 25 Sat | 8pm | Krisanthi sings Carole, Carly, and Karen at Chubb Theatre, Bank of New Hampshire Stage, 44 So. Main St. Concord NH Tickets |
| 25 Sat | 9pm | Couch at The Press Room, upstairs, 77 Daniel St Portsmouth NH ““Couch is kicking it old-school with a delightful modern twist…[They] are single – or sevenhandedly – breathing new life into the soul music scene.” |
| 26 Sun | Happy 100th Birthday, Al Ehrenfried! | |
| 26 Sun | 9am-noon | Cape Cod Big Band Music with Steve Shervanian on WOMR, the ‘voice’ of Cape Cod, 2nd and 4th Sundays on 92.1 FM and on WRMR 91.3 FM and streaming at www.WOMR.org. Big Band Music, Swing and vocals from the 20’s to today. |
| 26 Sun | 12-3pm | Winiker Jazz Trio Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bianca, 47 Boylston St (Rt 9) Chestnut Hill, MA Resv. 857-576-8300 https://www.biancachestnuthill.com |
| 26 Sun | 5-8pm | Wolverine Jazz Band swing dance at Winnekenni Castle in Haverhill MA for the Northshore Swing Dance Society.. . Maybe they will celebrate the 246th anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn by playing “Sweet Sioux” ? Dance Lesson 4-5pm Tickets (978) 521-1686 |
| 26 Sun | 7pm | Bill Charlap Trio. Grammy award winning pianist with bassist Peter Washington and drummer Kenny Washington, at Music Mountain’s Gordon Hall, 225 Music Mountain Rd, Falls Village, CT (860) 824-7126 |
| 26 Sun | 7-9: 30pm | A Night in New Orleans with the Revolutionary Snake Ensemble, Ken Field, alto sax / Tom Hall, tenor sax / Jerry Sabatini, trumpet / Dave Harris, trombone / Blake Newman, bass / Phil Neighbors, drums Jazz All Ways, a Sunday night 7-9:30 pm live jazz series at Zuzu, 474 Mass Ave, Cambridge in Central Sq, MA (617) 864-3278 |
| 26 Sun | 9-10: 30PM | Louis Prima Tribute with Dennis Flaherty (vocals), Steve Ahern (trumpet), Matt Hutchinson (B3 organ), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown MA |
| 26 Sun | 9pm | Couch at The Press Room, upstairs, 77 Daniel St Portsmouth NH ““Couch is kicking it old-school with a delightful modern twist…[They] are single – or sevenhandedly – breathing new life into the soul music scene.” |
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| 28 Tue | 9-10: 30pm |
Qya Cristál (vocals), Matt Hutchinson (piano), Ron Ormsby (bass), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown MA |
| 27 Mon | — | https://www.bartweisman.com/schedule |
| 29 Wed | ? | Wolverine Jazz Band at the Willows, 11 Lyman St. Westboro MA – if the weather is good we are outside and public, if not, we are inside and private. Jphn Clark will be sending out another email shortly about their July and August schedule |
| 29 Wed | 7 & 845pm | Phil McGowan Trio Two sets of music at 7pm and 8:45pm featuring Yvonne Aubert (piano and vocals), Keala Kaumeheiwa (bass), Phil McGowan (drums)! at Joy Nest, 50 Water St Newburyport MA 978-572-1615 |
| 29 Wed | 7:30-10:30pm | Lisa Marie & Vintage Rhythm and Blues Ensemble at Pub on Park, 655 Park Ave. Cranston RI Dance lesson at 6:30 with Brian and Rebekah $10 cover includes your first beverage!!! |
| 29 Wed | 9-10: 30pm | Bart Weisman Jazz Group with Mike Flanagan (sax), Steve Ahern (trumpet & flute), Matt Hutchinson (B3 organ), and Bart Weisman (drums) at The Club, Provincetown |
| 30 Thu | 6-8pm | Dan Gabel and The Abletones Dectet https://gabelmusic.com/ |
| 30 Thu | 7pm | Avant Unguarded at The Lilypad, 1353 Cambridge St Cambridge, MA (617) 395-1393 Details |
| 30 Thu | 7-10pm | Betty’s Bounce, Gypsy Jazz, jam session at Walnut St. Cafe, Lynn MA 781-596-1690 Singers and instrumentalists are welcome and encouraged to sit in! |
| 30 Thu | 9-10:30pm | Jeff Stout trumpet, Mike Flanagan alto sax & Friends at The Club, 193A Commercial St., Provincetown, MA |
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