Haydee Irizarry, one of the most intense, passionate and talented performers in New England, performs with Chris Gardino at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint for a free show during dinner. A classically trained multi-instrumentalist and composer with an intensely rich contralto, Irizarry fronts the metal group Carnivora in addition to performing solo works. She is known as the Metal Selena. Gardino, an accomplished guitarist, teaches, composes and performs in the Boston area. He is well known for his…

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint welcomes Eric Turner, a traveling singer/songwriter/musician based out of Chattanooga, Tennessee. A veteran of some notable bands, Turner has spent the majority of his music career performing as an acoustic solo artist. You'll hear everything from foot-stomping rock 'n' roll to outlaw country, '70s-to-present Top 40, blues, grunge and beyond. Free admission for the music; reserve a table if plan to have dinner.  

The Medford Jazz Festival, which was conducted as a virtual event during the pandemic the last two years, is being presented in person this year on the back patio of the West Medford Community Center. Tonight, Day 1 of the event will start off with Bill Kuklinski and the Beacon Blue Jazz Quintet, followed by Medford poet laureate Terry E. Carter and Jonathan Fagan’s Ally Project featuring Linda Morose. Admission is free, though donations to support the festival are gratefully…

The Glen David Andrews Band returns to The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint with an electrifying combination of New Orleans funk, R&B, jazz, gospel and zydeco. General admission tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show, through Eventbrite.  

Sweet Wednesday, the award-winning folk singer/songwriters Dave Falk and Lisa Housman, present another concert by the Mystic River featuring original folk/roots rock and blues songs, with vocals, harmonies, guitars, harmonica, bass, and a few surprises. Bring a picnic and blanket or chair. And there will be plenty of space to dance and enjoy nature at this show!  

Fifty-year blues musician Ricky King Russell makes his first appearance at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint. Taking his cue from Blues masters past and present, Russell plays with passion and style. His four CDs are radio favorites, and the song "Big Boy" has been featured on the House of Blues Radio Hour with Dan Aykroyd. Described as "volcanic" by the Boston Globe, Rusell always delivers from the heart. Free admission to enjoy the music; reserve a table if…

The Medford Jazz Festival, which was conducted as a virtual event during the pandemic the last two years, is being presented in person this year on the back patio of the West Medford Community Center. Tonight, Day 2 of the event will feature Bob Neiske and the Brandeis University Jazz Trio, followed by Medford pianist/composer Leo Blanco and the Leo Blanco Trio. Admission is free, though donations to support the festival are gratefully accepted. Snacks, sodas, and craft beer will…