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April 2025
Johnny Williams Band at ACM
Down By Riverside Inc. presents the return of Johnny Williams Band to Arts Collaborative Medford for a night of acoustic and electric blues. This will be a stripped down version of the band, with Johnny performing mostly on acoustic guitar and a lot of originals. This show is to benefit Down By Riverside, a nonprofit organization helping to build a great art and community space through live music events. Tickets are $12 to $20 through the event web page. Free…
Find out more »95th Street Exiles at Medford Brewing Company
The 95th Street Exiles, featuring members of the cosmic country outfit Waylon & Co., make their first visit to Medford Brewing Company. Heather Grunwald on harmonica leads a cast of characters in rotation with a hybrid electric/acoustic performance. And since it's almost Willie Nelson's 92nd birthday (April 29), the band will be performing classics and rare songs from Nelson and other outlaw country legends including Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and George Jones, bridging the gap between classic country inspiration and…
Find out more »Gold Dust + 3 Bands at Deep Cuts
Gold Dust, an outgrowth of Western Massachusetts musician Stephen Pierce's solo endeavor, gets top billing tonight at Deep Cuts. With Gold Dust, Pierce has branched out from his roots in DIY punk to explore a longtime fascination with traditional folk and psychedelia. Other band members are Adam Reid, Ally Einbinder and Sean Greene. Also performing tonight: TV Star, Heavenly Sweetheart, and Nanny. Tickets are $15 through Dice.
Find out more »Kier Byrnes at Mrs. Murphy’s
Kier Byrnes, guitarist and vocalist for the Kettle Burners, has the mic tonight at Mrs. Murphy's Pub.
Find out more »Different StrokeZ at Great American Beer Hall
Different StrokeZ, a '90s R&B and throwbacks cover band, makes its Medford debut at the Great American Beer Hall. The band lists its influences as Lauryn Hill, Justin Timberlake, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Pharrell/Neptunes, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, etc.
Find out more »Sammy Wetstein at Mrs. Murphy’s
Another week of daily live music at Mrs. Murphy's Pub wraps up with multi-instrumentalist Sammy Wetstein at the mic. Will he bring his fiddle, mandolin, accordion, cello, or all of the above? He'll return to Mrs. Murphy's later today at 5 p.m. in a duo performance.
Find out more »Sound Bath & Meditation at ACM
Arts Collaborative Medford presents another Sound Bath & Meditation session hosted by Hendrik Gideonse of Down By Riverside. A sound bath is a performance of sound or music that is intended to relax, to spiritually heal, and to create a meditative state. Hendrik will play gong and singing bowls for this program. Often the sounds are long, deep sustained tones and harmonic resonances that happen higher above droning fundamental tones. The sound serves as a focal point for meditation. Instead…
Find out more »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.
Find out more »Frank Drake at Mrs. Murphy’s
Mandolin master Frank Drake makes his debut at 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 varieties of traditional music.
Find out more »Fall Raye Trio, Tomatillo at Deep Cuts
This Music (TM) Presents brings another night of jazz at Deep Cuts, featuring the Fall Raye Trio and Tomatillo. Fall Raye is a trans/non-binary saxophonist, improviser, and composer living in Boston. Their work in music is inspired by the trans experience in the U.S., interpersonal relationships, and opposing oppressive global systems. The trio also includes Devon Gates (bass and vocals) and Tyson Jackson (drums). Tomatillo is a groove-forward quartet blending cinematic flair with global influences. Inspired by 1970s Italian film…
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