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 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,…

The City of Medford's Condon Shell Summer Concert series continues with the Boston Music Award winners The Blue Ribbons. The band was formed by singer/songwriter/keyboardist James Rohr. They have been building a base of devoted fans with their original and soulful music. Described as “Ray Charles and Tom Waits on a pirate ship with Sun Ra and Captain Beefheart,” they combine “upbeat disillusionment and celebratory fatalism with musicianship,” wrote Charan Devereux in The Boston Globe. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic,…

The City of Medford's Condon Shell Summer Concert series continues with the Susan Cattaneo Band. Cattaneo, a Medford resident, is one of Boston’s most respected singer-songwriters. Respectful of tradition, but not bound by it, Susan blends rock, folk and blues with a healthy dose of country. Call it New England Americana with a twang. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the adjacent Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. Remaining concerts in the Thursday evening…

The City of Medford's Condon Shell Summer Concert series continues with the Baker Thomas Band. BTB is fronted by Tom Bianchi, who is a leader in the Boston music scene (he books the Burren Backroom as well as other venues). The band is fun, upbeat, and perfect for summer music. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or stop by the adjacent Medford Farmers Market to grab some food. The final concert in the Thursday evening series will feature Kier…