Martin Sexton tours in support of the 25th anniversary of Live Wide Open, his critically acclaimed double-vinyl live album. The show features fan favorites alongside new material and surprise covers. From The Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, Sexton has influenced a generation of artists, with songs featured in Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex, and numerous films—though...
Certain experiences burn themselves in your memory from the very first encounter. The jaw-dropping audio pyrotechnics that Naturally 7 put on display every night absolutely belong in that category. “A capella group” so vastly underplays what they create onstage that they had to coin a phrase – “Vocal Play” – to more accurately depict what...
Enjoy an evening of live music in the relaxed, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event. The Clements Brothers are George and Charles Clements, identical twins from New England. They’ve been playing and writing music together for as long as they can...
Join Hayley Reardon and Seth Glier for an intimate and deeply moving evening of song, story, and connection. Both acclaimed Massachusetts singer-songwriters and master storytellers, Reardon and Glier bring songs that feel personal yet universal, rooted in curiosity, compassion, and emotional honesty. Hayley Reardon Hayley Reardon is a critically acclaimed folk-pop singer and songwriter, and...
Lucía returns to the Shalin Liu Performance Center with a voice that feels both timeless and vividly alive. A rising international artist, Lucía first captured global attention as the first Mexican singer to win the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, where her soulful, bilingual performance revealed an artist rooted equally in jazz tradition...
Mary Poppins (1964) is a classic Disney musical about a magical nanny who brings joy and adventure to the Banks family in Edwardian London. Through unforgettable songs and whimsical escapades, she teaches the children—and their parents—the importance of imagination, kindness, and family.
Enjoy an evening of live music in the relaxed, lounge-like setting of Upstairs on Main, where great music meets a casual atmosphere with the bar open throughout the event. Portland, Maine–based singer-songwriter Katie Matzell brings her soulful voice and captivating songwriting to the stage in a performance that is both intimate and electrifying. Since the...
The Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Concert features performances by the workshop’s acclaimed faculty alongside its advanced student ensemble, the Jazz Messengers. These talented young musicians—who perform throughout Cape Ann during the workshop—bring energy, creativity, and impressive artistry to the stage. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP CAJW is a vibrant musical community where students grow through hands-on ensemble...
Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation. That description is not hyperbole. Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers. Karla has seen her songs become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd, and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are...
Cape Ann Jazz Workshop students take the stage for a lively final concert, showcasing the improvisation, ensemble playing, and jazz skills they developed throughout the week. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP CAJW is a vibrant musical community where students grow through hands-on ensemble work, creative exploration, and inspiring mentorship. Each morning blends warm-ups, small-group combo rehearsals, and...
A relentless road warrior and masterful wordsmith, Ryan Montbleau has spent the better part of thirty years cultivating a devoted audience on the strength of his ecstatic live shows and exhilarating sonic versatility. He’s collaborated with artists as diverse as Trombone Shorty, Galactic, Steel Pulse, Tall Heights, Martin Sexton, Anders Osborne, and George Porter, Jr;...
Kayvon Gordon, drums | Tyrone Allen, bass For more than a decade, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Sullivan Fortner has garnered international praise as a leader and a fierce collaborator. Recipient of the 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist Award, he earned the 2025 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Performance on Samara Joy’s “Twinkle Twinkle Little Me”...