When Boston’s Swinging Steaks signed with Capricorn Records in 1993, they pioneered what is now called Americana, blending rock, country, and roots music into a sound praised by legendary producer Phil Walden as simply great music. Their national debut, Southside of the Sky, stands as a benchmark in country-rock, earning acclaim from Creem magazine as...
Sunday Serenades: Matinee Performances with Timeless Charm. From the smooth sounds of jazz to the grandeur of Classical Crossovers and Broadway classics, this series invites you to enjoy an afternoon of elegant and exhilarating music. Experiencing a Rat Pack show is like stepping back in time to a glamorous era filled with charm, wit, and...
Charlie O’Neal – (Guitar) has been playing guitar since the age of 12. He is mainly a self-taught musician and has been recording and touring from coast to coast since his late teens. Rick O’Neal – (Bass) has been playing guitar since the age of 7. He switched to bass at 18 years old. He...
In 2024, Jay Beckenstein and band started its observation of the 50th anniversary of the band. What started as a diversion, something that was just for fun (and twenty-five cents at the door) continues its evolution into 2025. It began inauspiciously when Beckenstein and a few musician friends in Buffalo NY organized a get together...
The Gabe Stillman Band hits the stage in high gear and only goes higher as they embrace all corners of American Roots Music. Since landing in the final 8 of the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and further honored as the recipient of the esteemed Gibson Guitar Award, Gabe and his band...
Join The Shady Roosters in the Spire Center’s lobby for an afternoon of rootsy rockabilly, blues, and country tunes. Sponsored by IndieFerm, these events feature their craft beers on tap, refreshing kombucha by the bottle, and a selection of wine and other beverages. With great music, drinks, and a laid-back vibe, it’s the perfect way...
Will was named “Boston’s Best Comedian” by The Improper Bostonian magazine, is sometimes known as “The Honda Guy” for his job as spokesman in Honda commercials on TV and radio all over New England, and as well as for his fan-favorite role in the Netflix movie The Sleepover. He is well known for his internet presence....
New England Music Hall of Famer and Grammy-nominated Jon Butcher is one of a select handful of influential recording artists who emerged from the legendary Boston music scene. Video, eclectic radio releases and incendiary live performances comprise the underpinnings of a rich music career that continues today. Jon Butcher’s signature sound features his powerful soul-infused...
The Sensational Soul Cruisers are beginning a new chapter as recording artists under Banner Records. From their humble beginnings rehearsing in Freehold Borough at the chicken coops on Route 33 to the basement of the Cycle Shop on Throckmorton Street, this band has come a long way from its “Eddie and the Cruisers” days and...
At the end of 2019 Dervish received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the BBC, a fitting tribute to the band after over 30 years of recording and performing all over the world. Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rio to Glastonbury. They accompanied...
Boston musician and award-winning songwriter Les Sampou has toured the US and internationally for decades. She has produced eight albums for Rounder Records and as an Indie artist on her own label “MoNando Music.” Her newest release (2024) “I LIKE YOUR VIBE” is a collection of 20 collaborative songs written with writers from around the...
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Mark Erelli is a Boston-based veteran of the folk and roots music scene, renowned for his emotional honesty, craftsmanship, and warmth. Erelli exploded out of the gate in 1999 when he won the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Award in the wake of his “auspicious debut” (Billboard), joining the ranks of previous honorees...