Live Music
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Sammy Wetstein at Mrs. Murphy’s
Sammy Wetstein at Mrs. Murphy’s
Multi-instrumentalist Sammy Wetstein returns to Mrs. Murphy's Pub for a Sunday afternoon performance. Will he bring his fiddle, mandolin, accordion, cello, or all of the above?
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Joe Sabourin at Mrs. Murphy’s
Joe Sabourin at Mrs. Murphy’s
Mrs. Murphy's Pub welcomes back fingerstyle guitarist Joe Sabourin, whose repertoire spans folk, roots, jazz and Americana music.
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Frank Drake at Mrs. Murphy’s
Frank Drake at Mrs. Murphy’s
Mandolin master Frank Drake returns to Mrs. Murphy's Pub. Drake plays mostly Americana music, which includes jazz, Western swing, bluegrass, roots country, a smattering of rock and pop, and related …
J Roddy Walston at Deep Cuts
J Roddy Walston at Deep Cuts
J Roddy Walston brings his full and trademarked "special metal" sound to Deep Cuts. Opening will be Patton Magee of The Nude Party. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 show …
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Medford Farmers Market Opening Day
Medford Farmers Market Opening Day
The Medford Farmers Market opens its 18th season and its ninth year at the Condon Band Shell Park on Mystic Valley Parkway. Today's live music will feature Colorado Bob from 3 to 5 p.m. and The 94s from 5 to 7 p.m. Colorado Bob is a seasoned performer and multi-instrumentalist including slide guitar, National resonator …
Melodies On Tap: Medford Brewing Company Open Mic
Melodies On Tap: Medford Brewing Company Open Mic
Medford Brewing Company presents another edition of "Melodies On Tap," its first Thursday of the month open mic night hosted by Zion Rodman and Christian Colegrove. Performers may play two songs and up to 10 minutes. Reserve a time slot using the link on the event web page. Questions? Email MelodiesOnTap@gmail.com.
Rent Strike + 3 Acts at Deep Cuts
Rent Strike + 3 Acts at Deep Cuts
The folk/punk band Rent Strike headlines tonight at Deep Cuts. Led by lead singer, guitarist/banjoist and songwriter John Warmb, Rent Strike's sound falls melds folk, indie, punk, metal and jazz. Also performing: Dirty Harry, The Michael Character, and Justin Arena. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 show day through Dice.
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Sunset Sessions at Great American Beer Hall
Sunset Sessions at Great American Beer Hall
The Great American Beer Hall introduces Sunset Sessions, its first outdoor event of the summer, featuring live music, art, fashion vendors and all around good vibes. The music lineup will …
Jim Repa and Friends Jazz Nonet
Jim Repa and Friends Jazz Nonet
Arts Collaborative Medford presents the Jim Repa and Friends Jazz Nonet to perform a concert of music composed or arranged by members of the ensemble. The group’s repertoire ranges from …
Toluca Lake + 3 Acts at Deep Cuts
Toluca Lake + 3 Acts at Deep Cuts
Toluca Lake, a four-piece trauma emo out of Boston, comes to Deep Cuts for a show to celebrate the release of their LP "Through the Pines." The band says the …
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Late Bloomers at The Ford
Late Bloomers at The Ford
Late Bloomers, the acoustic guitar duo of Brett Kinney and Randy Browning, return to The Ford Tavern as part of the Medford Porchfest. They play songs that tell stories, some with words and some without, blending folk, blues, jazz and ragtime. From a variety of originals to fresh takes on classic and old-timey tunes, their …
Ameokama + 2 Bands at Deep Cuts
Ameokama + 2 Bands at Deep Cuts
Ameokama comes to Deep Cuts for a show to celebrate the recent release of their record "I Will Be Clouds in the Morning and Rain in the Evening." Ameokama's musical …
Maddi Ryan Band at Great American Beer Hall
Maddi Ryan Band at Great American Beer Hall
Country singer/songwriter Maddi Ryan and her band return to rock the Great American Beer Hall. A rising star from Methuen, Ryan is known for her heartfelt lyrics and powerful vocals. …
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Medford Porchfest
Medford Porchfest
A record 223 acts spread over 155 locations are ready to entertain you in the third annual Medford Porchfest, an afternoon of free performances throughout the city spotlighting the musical …
The Jam Down By Riverside at ACM
The Jam Down By Riverside at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford host its monthly Jam Down By Riverside, a direct descendent of the defunct blues jam at The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, which was a descendant of the Johnny D’s blues jam. Presented by the Medford nonprofit Down By Riverside, Inc., the Jam is for building community and building skills. People …
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Sammy Wetstein at Mrs. Murphy’s
Sammy Wetstein at Mrs. Murphy’s
Multi-instrumentalist Sammy Wetstein returns to Mrs. Murphy's Pub to begin this week's live music schedule. Will he bring his fiddle, mandolin, accordion, cello, or all of the above?
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Fiddle Pete at Mrs. Murphy’s
Fiddle Pete at Mrs. Murphy’s
Fiddle Pete — Peter R. Subramanian — returns to Mrs. Murphy's Pub. He plays Irish traditional fiddle music, the mandolin, and clawhammer. Can't catch him this evening? Fiddle Pete will …
Husbands + 2 Bands at Deep Cuts
Husbands + 2 Bands at Deep Cuts
The Boston slowgaze band Husbands headlines at Deep Cuts. Also performing: The Orrs and Little Miss Echo. Tickets are $10 through Dice.
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Joe Sabourin at Mrs. Murphy’s
Joe Sabourin at Mrs. Murphy’s
Mrs. Murphy's Pub welcomes back fingerstyle guitarist Joe Sabourin, whose repertoire spans folk, roots, jazz and Americana music.
Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo
Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo
The Gipsy Kings return to Chevalier Theatre with a show featuring the band's founder and leader, Tonino Baliardo. A guitar virtuoso and a composer recognized worldwide, Baliardo composed and produced …
Hooveriii at Deep Cuts
Hooveriii at Deep Cuts
Hooveriii (pronounced "Hoover 3") from Los Angeles brings their U.S. tour to Deep Cuts, celebrating last month's release of "Manhunter," the band's latest collection of cosmic rock riffage. Founder Bert …
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Matt Heaton Singalong
Matt Heaton Singalong
Join the hilarious and awesome Matt Heaton for his monthly singalong at the library. Get your toes tappin’ and your wombat dance ready! This program is designed for ages 0 …
Soular Eclipse, Combo Combo at Medford Farmers
Soular Eclipse, Combo Combo at Medford Farmers
Week 2 of the Medford Farmers Market season will feature live music by Soular Eclipse from 3 to 5 p.m. and Combo Combo from 5 to 7 p.m. Soular Eclipse is an epic post-punk/hip-hop collective that spawns from Lee County, Florida, to Greater Boston. Combo Combo plays early jazz swing with Stacy Springs and Kevin …
Pub Night at Medford Brewing Company
Pub Night at Medford Brewing Company
The Porter Squares, a fixture at the Medford Music Fest at the Condon Shell each fall, provide the live music portion of Pub Night at Medford Brewing Company. In between their live sets of "rocknrnbnpopnsoulnskanfolk," DJ Sherman will play Northern soul, new wave, pub rock and ska music. For ages 21 and over. No cover. …
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Words and Music: Best Friends Forever
Words and Music: Best Friends Forever
Host Terry E. Carter and Calvin Lindsay Jr. will take a tour down memory lane in tonight's edition of the West Medford Community Center's Words and Music program, titled "Best Friends Forever." Lindsay is an accomplished and highly decorated filmmaker and former series producer at WGBH's landmark "Say Brother" program. He also served on the …
Lovina Falls + 2 Bands at Deep Cuts
Lovina Falls + 2 Bands at Deep Cuts
Lovina Falls headlines at Deep Cuts with a show celebrating the release of their new single "Light and Low." Described as “elegant baroque-pop drama” by The Boston Globe, Lovina Falls was crafted by veteran indie singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Valerie Forgione (vocals, keys, guitar). Also performing: The Daylilies and Roser. Tickets are $15 through Dice.
Tommy Flynn at The Ford
Tommy Flynn at The Ford
The Ford Tavern welcomes back Tommy Flynn for tonight's live music. Flynn emerges on the heels of the indie folk boom, bringing together an expansive and dynamic blend of folk, rock, pop, and threads of Americana.
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GABFest
GABFest
The Great American Beer Hall is hosting GABFest, New England’s newest and largest beerfest. The event, for ages 21 and over, will take place in two sessions, featuring seven musical acts and 30+ brewers from across New England. Session one starts at 11 a.m. and will feature live music by Guess Method at 11:30 a.m. …
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Matt & Shannon Heaton Virtual Guided Session
Medford musicians Matt and Shannon Heaton host their monthly Virtual Guided Session, taking place on the second Saturday of the month instead of the usual third Saturday. Tune learners, second …
Girih + 3 Bands at Deep Cuts
Girih + 3 Bands at Deep Cuts
Girih, an instrumental post-metal band from Manchester, New Hampshire, headlines at Deep Cuts. Also performing: Hiroe, Lesotho, and Vigil. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 show day through Dice.
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Sound Bath & Meditation at ACM
Sound Bath & Meditation at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents another Sound Bath & Meditation session hosted by Hendrik Gideonse of Down By Riverside and Kathleen Willis of Dawa Entheogenic Services. A sound bath is a …
David Foster and Chris Botti featuring Katharine McPhee
David Foster and Chris Botti featuring Katharine McPhee
Grammy Award winners David Foster and Chris Botti team up for a Chevalier Theatre performance featuring singer Katharine McPhee. Foster is one of the most illustrious composers of our time. …
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Buddy Guy: Damn Right Encore
Buddy Guy: Damn Right Encore
If you missed the legendary Chicago blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy's stop at Chevalier Theatre last May on his Damn Right Farewell Tour, you're in luck: Guy is returning to Medford on his Damn Right Encore Tour. Guy, 88, is a pioneer of Chicago’s fabled West Side sound, and a living link to the …
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These Stains Are Who I Am, Adam on the Keys at Medford Farmers Market
These Stains Are Who I Am, Adam on the Keys at Medford Farmers Market
Week 3 of the Medford Farmers Market season -- The School's Out/Summer Fun edition -- will have live music by These Stains Are Who I Am from 3 to 5 …
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Gino Vannelli
Gino Vannelli
Chevalier Theatre welcomes Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Gino Vannelli for his first Medford appearance. Known for his 1970s-'80s hits "I Just Wanna Stop," "Living Inside Myself," and "Hurts to Be in Love," among others, Vannelli's music has spanned rock to jazz to soul, even classical. The most recent album on Vannelli's 45-year career resume, "The Life …
Wild Pink, Greg Mendez at Deep Cuts
Wild Pink, Greg Mendez at Deep Cuts
Wild Pink, an indie rock band from the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City, brings their tour to Deep Cuts. Led by the sentimental songwriting of vocalist John Ross, Wild Pink have been crafting cozy, richly textured indie rock albums since 2015. Their latest, "Dulling the Horns," came out last October. Philadelphia's …
Everett Pendleton and Friends at The Ford
Everett Pendleton and Friends at The Ford
Singer and guitarist Everett Pendleton brings some of his friends to The Ford Tavern to provide tonight's live music.
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CACHE’s Circle the Square
CACHE’s Circle the Square
CACHE in Medford presents the 14th edition of Circle the Square, its annual summer street festival in Medford Square. Like last year, all activities will be centralized in a pedestrian-only area from the Rose Sloane Garden (in front of Metro Credit Union), down Riverside Avenue to River Street and Riverside Plaza. Come enjoy live music …
Kinsey Scales Pride Concert
Kinsey Scales Pride Concert
Medford Pride Month events continue with a concert at the Medford Public Library by Kinsey Scales, Boston's premier LGBTQIA+ a cappella group. The program will feature hard-hitting songs by artists such as Milck, Diana Ross, and Rage Against the Machine, celebrating the power of music to effect change. Founded in 2017, Kinsey Scales is oriented toward …
Hallelujah the Hills + 2 Bands at Deep Cuts
Hallelujah the Hills + 2 Bands at Deep Cuts
Boston indie rock band Hallelujah the Hills returns to Deep Cuts to celebrate this month's release of DECK: four full-length albums -- that's 52 songs, one song for each card in a deck of cards. Founded by songwriter Ryan H. Walsh, the band has been releasing critically acclaimed albums and touring the U.S. since 2007. …
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Condon Shell Summer Concert: Debo Ray
Condon Shell Summer Concert: Debo Ray
The City of Medford begins its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Grammy-nominated Debo Ray (aka Deborah Pierre), a leading vocalist in Boston and New York’s jazz and world music circles. A composer at heart, she is best known for the unique way she embraces and expresses the music she creates, as well …
The Ways and Means Committee at Medford Brewing Company
The Ways and Means Committee at Medford Brewing Company
Medford Brewing Company welcomes back The Ways and Means Committee for tonight's live music. The band describes their music as roots-rock drawing on the record collections of our hippy antecedents and spirit of the indie revolution. Members are Jason Rabin (lead vocals, harmonica), Jordan McCarron (guitar, vocals), Kip Lyall (electric mandolin, pedal steel), Nafi Fraiman …
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Bottom Bracket + 3 Bands at Deep Cuts
Bottom Bracket + 3 Bands at Deep Cuts
Illinois emo band Bottom Bracket headlines at Deep Cuts. Also performing: Clipboards, Oldsoul, and Trash Rabbit. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 show day through Dice.
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Fred Ellsworth at The Ford
Fred Ellsworth at The Ford
Veteran New Hampshire singer and guitarist Fred Ellsworth, leader of the band Freddy and the Freeloaders, returns to The Ford Tavern for a solo show. Known for his Telecaster playing and soaring vocals performing "classic rock with a Southern soul," Ellsworth has opened for the likes of Marshall Tucker, Leann Rimes, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, …
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Florry, Clifford at Deep Cuts
Florry, Clifford at Deep Cuts
Country rock band Florry comes to Deep Cuts, celebrating last month's release of "Sounds like . . . Florry." Born in Philadelphia, the band now calls Burlington, Vermont, home. Francie Medosch leads the seven-piece band. The Boston post-punk band Clifford opens. Tickets are $17 in advance, $22 show day through Dice.