August 2024
Condon Shell Summer Concert: Debo Ray
The City of Medford continues 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 as for her style of blending theory with emotion in her performances. A spirited and cooperative collaborator, she has shared stages with multiple Grammy winners,…
Find out more »Mystic River Family Fun Day
All are invited to the first Mystic River Family Fun Day at the Condon Shell, featuring free food, live music, and outdoor fun. Celebrate the creation of inclusive and active open spaces around the Lower Mystic River Watershed. Presented by the Resilient Mystic Collaborative and Mystic River Watershed Association and sponsors Stoss Landscape Urbanism and the Consensus Building Institute.
Find out more »Medford Trad Jazz Festival
Annie and the Fur Trappers, a Boston-based traditional jazz and blues band, presents Day One of their second annual Medford Trad Jazz Festival, featuring traditional jazz bands from New England. The 2024 performers at the Condon Shell will be the Rubin Brothers, the Catnip Junkies, the Wolverine Jazz Band, Annie and the Fur Trappers, the Seacoast Revival Early Jazz Band, the 2-Bit Brass Band, the Riverboat Stompers, the Smack Dabs, and Josiah Reibstein and the Hub Tones (dates and times…
Find out more »Medford Trad Jazz Festival
Annie and the Fur Trappers, a Boston-based traditional jazz and blues band, presents Day Two of their second annual Medford Trad Jazz Festival, featuring traditional jazz bands from New England. The 2024 performers at the Condon Shell will be the Rubin Brothers, the Catnip Junkies, the Wolverine Jazz Band, Annie and the Fur Trappers, the Seacoast Revival Early Jazz Band, the 2-Bit Brass Band, the Riverboat Stompers, the Smack Dabs, and Josiah Reibstein and the Hub Tones (dates and times…
Find out more »Condon Shell Summer Concert: Cheryl Arena Band
The City of Medford continues its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with the Cheryl Arena Band. Arena sizzles with excitement as she mesmerizes audiences with her sultry voice and powerhouse energy. She is a triple threat — a great songwriter, vocalist, and plays the harmonica like there’s no tomorrow. In her 30+ year career she has shared the stage with many well known Blues artists such as Junior Wells, RL Burnside, Honey Boy Edwards, Charlie Musselwhite, James Cotton, Duke…
Find out more »September 2024
Condon Shell Summer Concert: Say Darling
The City of Medford concludes its free Condon Shell Summer Concert series with a performance by the vintage rock band Say Darling (postponed from its original date of June 20 due to weather). Founded by old friends Celia Woodsmith and Chris Hersch, Say Darling evokes the funky drive of Little Feat, the moving vocals of Bonnie Raitt, and the instrumental prowess of the Tedeschi-Trucks Band. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the Medford Farmers Market…
Find out more »Mystic Music Fest
Mark you calendars for the annual Mystic Music Fest, a free, family friendly afternoon of live music at the Condon Shell presented by Robar Therapy Massage and Medford resident Russ Robar. More details will be announced.
Find out more »CACHE’s Mystic River Celebration
CACHE in Medford presents another Mystic River Celebration arts festival at the Condon Band Shell and park. Plan to spend the afternoon enjoying live performances, browsing local artisan crafts, and taking part in fun activities for all ages. Event details will be announced closer to the date.
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